National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate

NEET PG 2026: Registration (Last Date), Exam Date, Admit Card, Syllabus, Pattern

NEET PG 2026 registration process last date is today, July 21, 2026. Candidates can visit the official website, natboard.edu.in, and fill in the application form. The NEET PG exam 2026 will be conducted on August 30, 2026.

NEET PG 2026: The last day to register for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test- Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2026 application form is today, July 21, 2026. Applicants can visit the official NEET PG website- natboard.edu.in and fill out the registration form. The National Board of Examinations (NBE) had released the NEET PG 2026 application form on July 1, 2026. To appear for the NEET PG 2026 exam, candidates must know the NEET PG eligibility criteria. The NEET PG application form 2026 involves steps such as registration, filling in details in the application form, uploading documents, and paying the registration fee. Only registered candidates will be eligible to download their NEET PG admit card 2026 from the official website once released. 

The NEET PG exam is conducted in Computer-Based Test mode, in a single shift. The NEET PG 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on August 30, 2026. The examination authority will provide the NEET PG City Intimation Slip 2026 on August 11, 2026. The NEET PG exam is 3.5 hours long, and the question paper consists of 200 questions. Each question carries 4 marks, making the total marks 800. Meanwhile, one mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer. As per the official notification, the NEET PG 2026 Result will be available for download by September 30, 2026. 

NEET PG Exam 2026

NEET PG is a competitive examination for those candidates who wish to pursue their post-graduation career in the field of medicine. Candidates can get admission to MD/MS courses after qualifying for the exam. The exam is conducted once a year and takes place online. Candidates can also use the NEET PG scores to take admission to postgraduate MBBS DNB courses. 

NEET PG Exam 2026: Key Points 

Candidates can take a look at the table below for important highlights for the NEET PG 2026 exam: 

Event

Details

Name of exam

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post-Graduate courses 

Conducting body

National Board of Examinations

Level of exam

Postgraduate exam at the National level

Language of exam

English

Frequency of Exam

Once a year

Mode of the examination

Computer-based test

Official website

natboard.edu.in

Courses offered through NEET PG 

MD/MS/PG Diploma

DNB post-MBBS

Duration of Exam

3.5 hours (210 minutes)

Exam Date

August 30, 2026

Total marks

800

Total questions

200

Marking scheme

  • For correct response: 4 marks are awarded 
  • For incorrect response: -1 mark is deducted
  • 0 Marks for unattempted questions

NEET PG 2026 Dates

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences has announced the complete exam schedule for NEET PG 2026 on its official website. Check the table below.

Candidates can also check last year's dates as announced by the National Board of Examinations in the official notification and the later revised dates.

The NEET PG eligibility requirements are released by the NBE in its official brochure. Candidates can check the eligibility criteria for NEET PG below:

  • Candidates must hold a recognised MBBS degree or provisional pass certificate in accordance with the provisions of the 1956 Indian Medical Council Act.
  • Additionally, candidates must have a permanent/provisional registration certificate of an MBBS qualification issued by the Medical Council of India or the State Medical Council
  • Candidates must have completed their internship by July 31, 2026, or earlier.

NBEMS releases the NEET PG application form on the official website. Last year, the registration for NEET PG was conducted from April 17 to May 7, 2025. The NEET PG 2026 application forms are expected in April 2026. Once candidates have submitted their applications, they will get a login ID and password. Candidates are required to fill in the following details in the NEET PG application form: 

  • Name of the candidate
  • Date of birth
  • Father's name
  • Mother's name
  • Category
  • Nationality
  • Mobile number
  • Email address
  • Test city preference

NBEMS releases the NEET PG admit card on the official website - nbe.edu.in. Candidates are required to download their hall ticket and check all the information mentioned on it carefully. Moreover, candidates have to carry the NEET PG hall ticket along with them to the examination venue. Without the admit card, candidates will not be allowed to enter the examination venue. The NEET PG admit card carries the following list of information:

  • Name of the candidate
  • Roll number
  • Date of birth
  • Father's name
  • Mother's name
  • Examination venue
  • Reporting time
  • Exam day guidelines

NBEMS releases the NEET PG syllabus on the official website, nbe.edu.in. The syllabus is designed according to the Graduate Medical Education Regulations given by the Medical Council of India. The NEET PG syllabus is divided into three sections, including Pre-Clinical, Para-Clinical, and Clinical. The three sections are further bifurcated into various topics, including Pathology, Anatomy, Psychiatry, etc. 

The NEET PG exam pattern is designed by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences. The exam pattern consists of the exam structure, the number of questions asked, and the different languages in which a candidate can attempt the exam.

As per the latest NEET PG pattern, the exam consists of 200 multiple-choice questions, and each question is worth 4 marks. With this, the total marks of the NEET exam are 800. Negative marking is applicable in the NEET PG exam. 

The National Board of Examinations releases the NEET PG result on its official website. The result is declared in the form of a merit list. The scorecards for NEET PG 2026 will be released by September 20, 2026. Candidates will be able to download their NEET PG scorecards using their login credentials at nbe.edu.in. 

Along with the result, NBE will also release the NEET PG cut-off. Candidates securing marks above the minimum cut-off score will be eligible for the NEET PG counselling process. The cut-off is released separately for each category of candidates. 

Based on NEET PG results, a merit list is prepared by the NBE. As per this, the seat allotment process is held. Candidates get the highly preferred college if they have a higher position on the merit list. On the basis of various factors, the NBE prepares the merit list. Take a look here: 

  • All India rank in the exam
  • All India 50 per cent quota rank
  • All India 50 per cent category rank
  • Private medical colleges or State quota / AFMS Rank

Candidates who are listed on the merit list will be qualified to take part in NEET PG 2025 counselling. For 50% of the AIQ seats, MCC will conduct counselling.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When will NBE conduct NEET PG 2026? 

The NBE will conduct the NEET PG 2026 exam on August 30, 2026. 

How many times can candidates appear for the NEET PG exam?

There is no maximum limit on number of attempts in NEET PG exam. Candidates can appear as many times as they wish to. 

What is the revised NEET PG fee structure?

The NBEMS has released the revised fee structure for NEET PG exam. The fee for all candidates has been reduced by Rs. 750. Given below is the revised exam fee for NEET PG:

  • General and OBC candidates: Rs. 3,500
  • SC, ST, and PwD candidates: Rs. 2,500

Where can candidates download NEET PG scorecard?

Once released, candidates will be able to download NEET PG scorecard from the official website - natboard.edu.in.

How to apply for NEET PG counselling?

Candidates need to visit NEET PG login on the MCC portal to register for the counselling process. 

What is the NEET PG cut off percentile for the general category?

Candidates who belong to general category, their cut-off percentile is 50. A merit list was released on the basis of the cut off marks which will consist of the name of candidates eligible for the counselling rounds.

Is there negative marking in NEET PG exam?

Yes, for each wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted in NEET PG examination. 

When will the NEET PG admit card 2026 be released? 

Candidates can expect the NEET PG admit card to be released a few days before the examination date. 

Do I need NEET PG admit card hard copy?

Yes, candidates have to carry the hard copy of their NEET PG admit card to the examination venue. Without the admit card, candidates will be denied entry.

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