The National Testing Agency (NTA) has changed the process for NEET UG 2026 admit card access, allowing candidates to download their hall tickets without first completing bank account detail verification linked to the examination fee refund. The update follows requests from candidates who reported difficulty completing account-related requirements while trying to obtain their admit cards ahead of the exam.
NEET UG 2026 will be held on June 21, 2026. Admit cards were initially made available on June 14, and around 16 lakh candidates downloaded them by then, according to one report. For candidates who could not complete bank verification earlier due to technical or procedural issues, NTA now provides options at the time of login and download: either download immediately and complete bank review and confirmation later for the refund, or complete bank detail confirmation first and then download.
Separately, NTA also shares additional candidate-facing updates for the exam itself, including the test structure: 180 questions for 720 marks, with a 195-minute duration, and changes such as additional rough-work pages. Candidates are advised to verify details on their admit cards, download early, and carry a printed copy with valid identification to the examination centre.