NEET 2026 Exam Centres - State-wise City List
Complete list of NEET 2026 exam centre cities across India and abroad. NTA conducts NEET UG 2026 in 566 cities across India and 11 cities outside India. Find your nearest exam centre city, learn how centres are allocated, and get exam day guidelines.
Key Information About NEET 2026 Exam Centres
Total Exam Cities: NEET 2026 will be conducted in approximately 566 cities across India and 11 cities outside India, covering all states and union territories.
City Preference: Candidates can select up to 4 city preferences while filling the application form. NTA allots centres based on availability and preference order.
City Intimation Slip: Expected to be released in April 2026. This slip will inform candidates about their allotted exam city before the admit card is released.
Exam Date: NEET UG 2026 will be held on May 3, 2026 (Sunday) from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST in a single shift across all centres simultaneously.
State-wise NEET 2026 Exam Centre Cities
| State / Union Territory | No. of Cities | Exam Centre Cities |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 14 | Anantapur, Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Ongole, Rajahmundry, Srikakulam, Tirupati, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Warangal |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 2 | Itanagar, Naharlagun |
| Assam | 5 | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur |
| Bihar | 7 | Arrah, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnia |
| Chhattisgarh | 3 | Bhilai, Bilaspur, Raipur |
| Delhi NCR | 1 | New Delhi |
| Goa | 2 | Panaji, Margao |
| Gujarat | 5 | Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara |
| Haryana | 6 | Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Hisar, Karnal, Rohtak |
| Himachal Pradesh | 3 | Dharamshala, Hamirpur, Shimla |
| Jharkhand | 4 | Bokaro, Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Ranchi |
| Karnataka | 6 | Bangalore, Belgaum, Gulbarga, Hubli, Mangalore, Mysore |
| Kerala | 9 | Ernakulam, Kannur, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur |
| Madhya Pradesh | 4 | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur |
| Maharashtra | 8 | Aurangabad, Kolhapur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nashik, Pune, Solapur, Thane |
| Manipur | 1 | Imphal |
| Meghalaya | 1 | Shillong |
| Mizoram | 1 | Aizawl |
| Nagaland | 2 | Dimapur, Kohima |
| Odisha | 5 | Berhampur, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur |
| Punjab | 5 | Amritsar, Bathinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Patiala |
| Rajasthan | 6 | Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Udaipur |
| Sikkim | 1 | Gangtok |
| Tamil Nadu | 6 | Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli |
| Telangana | 4 | Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal |
| Tripura | 1 | Agartala |
| Uttar Pradesh | 9 | Agra, Allahabad, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Noida, Varanasi |
| Uttarakhand | 3 | Dehradun, Haldwani, Haridwar |
| West Bengal | 5 | Asansol, Durgapur, Howrah, Kolkata, Siliguri |
| Andaman & Nicobar | 1 | Port Blair |
| Chandigarh | 1 | Chandigarh |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 2 | Jammu, Srinagar |
| Ladakh | 1 | Leh |
| Puducherry | 1 | Puducherry |
| Total (India) | 135 | Across 34 States & UTs |
NEET 2026 Exam Centres Outside India
NTA provides NEET exam centres outside India for NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, and foreign nationals. The application fee for candidates opting for centres outside India is Rs 9,500. These candidates must carry a valid passport on the exam day.
Abu Dhabi
UAE
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Doha
Qatar
Dubai
UAE
Kathmandu
Nepal
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Manama
Bahrain
Muscat
Oman
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Sharjah
UAE
Singapore
Singapore
Note: Candidates opting for exam centres outside India must select the international centre city during the application process. The exam will be conducted at the same date and time (IST) as Indian centres. Foreign nationals and NRI/OCI candidates should ensure their passport is valid on the day of the exam.
How NEET 2026 Exam Centre Allocation Works
Select City Preferences During Registration
While filling the NEET 2026 application form, candidates are required to select up to 4 city preferences for their exam centre. The cities listed are based on the state/UT of residence or the state where the candidate is studying.
NTA Allocates Centre Based on Availability
NTA allocates the exam centre based on the candidate's city preferences and the availability of seats at exam centres in those cities. The first preference is given priority, but if seats are unavailable, subsequent preferences are considered.
City Intimation Slip Released
Before releasing the admit card, NTA issues a City Intimation Slip informing candidates about the city where their exam centre is located. This is expected to be released in April 2026.
Admit Card with Exact Centre Details
The admit card contains the complete address of the exam centre, including the name of the school/college, building, and room number. Candidates are advised to visit the centre a day before the exam to familiarize themselves with the location.
NEET 2026 City Intimation Slip
What is City Intimation Slip?
The City Intimation Slip is a document released by NTA before the admit card. It informs candidates about the city where their NEET exam centre has been allotted. It does not contain the exact centre address — that information is provided only in the admit card.
- •Expected Release: April 2026
- •Website: neet.nta.nic.in
- •Required Details: Application Number & Date of Birth
How to Download City Intimation Slip
Exam Day Guidelines at the Centre
What to Carry & What Not to Carry
Items Allowed Inside Exam Centre
- • Admit card (printed copy, preferably 2 copies)
- • Valid photo ID proof (original)
- • Passport-sized photograph (if required)
- • PwBD certificate (for PwBD candidates)
- • Transparent water bottle
- • Personal hand sanitizer (transparent bottle, max 50ml)
- • Mask (recommended)
- • Blue/black ball point pen (provided by NTA at centre)
Items NOT Allowed Inside Exam Centre
- • Mobile phones, smartwatches, or any electronic device
- • Calculators of any type
- • Bluetooth devices, earphones, or headphones
- • Wallets, purses, goggles, or handbags
- • Textbooks, notebooks, or study material
- • Food items (other than transparent water bottle)
- • Jewellery, metallic items, or ornaments
- • Watches (regular or digital)
Frequently Asked Questions - NEET 2026 Exam Centres
Q1. Can I choose my exact exam centre in NEET 2026?
No, you can only select up to 4 city preferences during the application process. NTA will allocate the exact exam centre (school/college) within the assigned city. You cannot request a specific institution.
Q2. What happens if no centre is available in any of my preferred cities?
If no seats are available in any of your preferred cities, NTA may allot a centre in a nearby city within the same state. In rare cases, candidates may be allotted centres in adjacent states.
Q3. When will the City Intimation Slip be released?
The City Intimation Slip for NEET 2026 is expected to be released in April 2026. It will be available for download from neet.nta.nic.in using your application number and date of birth.
Q4. Can I change my exam centre after the application is submitted?
Centre city changes are only possible during the application correction window, which was open from March 12-14, 2026. After this window closes, no changes to centre preferences are allowed.
Q5. Is it mandatory to appear at the allotted centre only?
Yes, candidates must appear at the exam centre allotted to them as per the admit card. Appearing at any other centre will result in disqualification and cancellation of the candidature.
Q6. Are international centres available for foreign nationals only?
No, international centres are available for Indian nationals residing abroad, NRIs, OCIs, and foreign nationals. However, the application fee for abroad candidates is Rs 9,500.