Neha was born to Commander Pradip Dhupia, who is in the Indian Navy and mother, Manpinder to a Sikh family. She has a brother, Hardeep, who works with Jet Airways. She went to Naval Public School, Cochin and then re-located to Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi. She completed her graduation in History (Honors) from Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University. Her hair is brown in color and the color of her eyes is dark brown. Neha's nickname is Chotu.