The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has officially released the information bulletin for the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test - PG (NEET-PG 2026). The entrance exam is held for admission to different medical courses such as MD, MS, PG Diploma, Post MBBS DNB and NBEMS Diploma courses across the country for the academic session 2026-27. Eligible medical graduates can apply for registration directly on the official website.

NEET-PG 2026 online application will be opened on 01 July 2026 (05:00 PM onwards) and will be closed on 21 July 2026 (Till 11:55 PM). Candidates should have completed their one year compulsory rotating internship on or before the cut-off date of 30 September 2026 to be eligible to apply. The examination fee is Rs. 3500/- for General, OBC, EWS candidates and Rs. 2500/- for SC, ST, PwBD candidates.

The selection process for these postgraduate seats will be completely based on a computer-based test scheduled to be held on 30 August 2026 in a single shift. The examination will consist of 180 multiple-choice questions with a total duration of 3 hours and 30 minutes. Candidates can check the detailed criteria and fill out their online application forms on the official portal at https://natboard.edu.in

National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)

National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test - PG (NEET-PG 2026)

Academic Session 2026-27 | Read Short Details Notification

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Important Dates

Application Fees

•Apply Online Start Date: 01 July 2026 (05:00 PM)

•Apply Online Last Date: 21 July 2026 (11:55 PM)

•Edit Window Period: 25 July 2026 to 28 July 2026

•Examination Date: 30 August 2026 (Single Shift)

•Declaration of Result: By 30 September 2026

•General / OBC / EWS Candidates: Rs. 3500/-

•SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: Rs. 2500/-

•Mode of Payment: Online Gateway (UPI, Credit/Debit Cards)

•Note: Gateway charges are excluded from the fee amount.

NBE NEET Examination Notification 2026: Age Limit

Minimum Age Limit: No specific

Maximum Age Limit: No specified

Mandatory Internship Cut-off Date: Candidates must complete their mandatory rotating internship on or before 30 September 2026.

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NEET PG Admission Examination 2026: Eligibility Details
Course Name	NEET PG Admission Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
MD / MS / PG Diploma / Post MBBS DNB / NBEMS Diploma	•Candidates must possess a recognized MBBS degree or a Provisional MBBS Pass Certificate as per the provisions of the NMC Act, 2019. •Candidates must possess a permanent or provisional registration certificate of MBBS qualification issued by the NMC, erstwhile MCI, or a State Medical Council. •Candidates must have completed one year of compulsory rotating internship or be likely to complete it on or before 30-09-2026.
Foreign Medical Graduates (FMG)	•Candidates must be Indian citizens or OCI who possess a primary medical qualification from outside India and have qualified the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (Screening Test). •Candidates must be registered with the NMC or State Medical Council and complete their internship by 30-09-2026.
Foreign Nationals	•Candidates must possess a basic medical qualification equivalent to MBBS that is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). •Candidates must possess a valid passport and obtain a prior security clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, before applying.

NEET PG Exam 2026: Admission Scope Details
Admission Quota / Seat Type	Covered Under Centralized Entrance
All India 50% Quota Seats for all States and Union Territories	Yes
State Quota Seats for all States and Union Territories	Yes
Private Medical Colleges, Institutions, Universities & Deemed Universities	Yes
Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) Institutions	Yes
Post MBBS DNB, Direct 6 Years DrNB, and Post MBBS NBEMS Diploma Courses	Yes
Note: Centralized admissions do not cover AIIMS (New Delhi & others), PGIMER (Chandigarh), JIPMER (Puducherry), NIMHANS (Bengaluru), and SCTIMST (Thiruvananthapuram).

NEET PG 2026: Exam Pattern
Parameter	Detailed Scheme / Specification
Mode of Examination	Computer Based Test (CBT) held in a single shift
Total Number of Questions	180 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Medium of Question Paper	English Language only
Time Allotted	03 Hours and 30 Minutes
Section Structure	Divided into 5 time-bound sections (Group A, B, C, D, E) with 36 questions and 42 minutes each
Marking Scheme	+4 marks for a correct response; -1 mark for an incorrect response; 0 marks for unattempted questions

NEET PG Admission 2026: Selection Process

NEET-PG 2026 selection starts with application screening, followed by a written/computer-based test, personal profile document verification during counselling, and ends with medical fitness evaluation. Candidates must clear each stage one by one to get final selection and seat allotment.

· Online Application Screening & Admit Card Issuance

· Written / Computer Based Test (CBT) Examination

· Document Verification & Eligibility Determination during Counselling

· Medical Fitness & Merit-based Seat Allotment

How to Apply Online for NEET PG Admission 2026

· Open the official online examination portal of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences by visiting https://natboard.edu.in.

· Click on the NEET-PG 2026 section to access the registration link and user manual.

· Fill out the user registration form with extreme care to generate your unique User ID/Application sequence number and password.

· Log into the application portal using your newly generated credentials.

· Complete the online application form by filling in your correct demographic, educational, and internship data.

· Upload clear scanned copies of your recent passport-size photograph, signature, thumb impression, and necessary qualification certificates according to the image guidelines.

· Select your three preferred test states, ensuring that your first choice matches your correspondence address state.

· Pay the non-refundable examination fee (Rs. 3500/- for General/OBC/EWS or Rs. 2500/- for SC/ST/PwBD) securely through the online payment gateway.

· Review all text inputs, accept the online declaration statement, submit your form, and download the final application form showing a successful "S" payment status for your records.

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FAQs

Q1. What is the deadline to submit form entries for the NEET-PG 2026 online registration?
Ans: The closing date to complete online registration and submit the final application form for NEET-PG 2026 is 21 July 2026 (till 11:55 PM).

Q2. When will the official computer-based examination for NEET-PG 2026 be conducted?
Ans: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences will conduct the NEET-PG 2026 computer-based exam on 30 August 2026 in a single shift.

Q3. What is the prescribed examination fee for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates in NEET-PG 2026?
Ans: Candidates belonging to the SC, ST, and PwBD categories are required to pay a registration examination fee of Rs. 2500/-, excluding payment gateway charges.

Q4. What is the mandatory cut-off date for completing the internship to be eligible for NEET-PG 2026?
Ans: Medical graduates must complete their one-year compulsory rotating resident internship on or before 30 September 2026 to fulfill the NEET-PG 2026 eligibility criteria.

Q5. Is there a negative marking system implemented in the NEET-PG 2026 question paper?
Ans: Yes, the NEET-PG 2026 marking scheme states that 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect response, while 4 marks are awarded for each correct response.

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