The NEET UG 2026 exam, one of India's most competitive entrance tests, is scheduled for May 3, 2026. Candidates are advised to thoroughly read the instructions on the question booklet and OMR sheet before starting. They should begin with questions they feel most confident about and avoid spending too much time on difficult ones. To minimize errors, candidates should mark their OMR sheets after solving a few questions rather than waiting until the end. The exam will be conducted in an offline pen-and-paper format, requiring students to fill in their roll number and test booklet code accurately. Only a black or blue ballpoint pen should be used, and candidates must ensure they completely darken the correct answer bubble without any corrections or overwriting, as this could invalidate their response. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has also clarified that unsuccessful biometric verification will not prevent candidates from taking the exam.