NEET PG 2026: Registration for NEET PG begins; when will the exam be held, and what is the fee? Check full details and new guidelines..
NEET PG 2026: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), New Delhi, has commenced the application process for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Postgraduate) today. The Board has released the official information bulletin. According to the schedule, the registration window will remain open from July 1 (5 PM) until 11:55 PM on July 21, 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply by visiting the official website, natboard.edu.in.
The NEET PG exam is scheduled for next month. The medical board has also announced that the advance intimation regarding the exam city will be released on August 11, 2026. Additionally, the Board has issued new guidelines. Details regarding all important dates and rules related to the exam are provided below.
When will the NEET PG exam be held?
According to NBEMS, the NEET PG exam will be conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) on August 30, 2026. Advance intimation regarding the exam city will be released on August 11, 2026.
When will the NEET PG 2026 result be declared?
According to the Board, the result for NEET PG 2026 will be declared by September 30, 2026.
Important Dates
Application Start Date: July 1, 2026 (5 PM)
Application Deadline: July 21, 2026 (11:55 PM)
Exam City Intimation: August 11, 2026
Exam Date: August 30, 2026
Result: By September 30, 2026
Read the Information Bulletin Before Applying
NBEMS has advised all candidates to carefully read the 2026 information bulletin before applying. According to the Board, the information bulletin will be made available on the official website starting at 4 PM on July 1, 2026. Candidates are also advised to apply well in time rather than waiting for the deadline, to avoid potential technical issues.
What changes has the board made regarding exam center allocation?
NBEMS has clarified that the allocation of the exam state, city, and center for NEET PG 2026 will not be done on a 'first-come, first-served' basis.
The board stated that submitting an application early will not grant any priority in the allocation of a specific exam city or center. Therefore, candidates should not feel compelled to rush their application for this reason; instead, they should fill out the application form carefully.
What is the exam fee for NEET PG 2026?
The category-wise exam fees for NEET PG 2026 are as follows:
Category Fee
General, OBC, and EWS ₹3,500
SC, ST, and PwD ₹2,500
Who is eligible to apply for NEET PG?
Candidates must possess a recognized MBBS degree or a provisional MBBS pass certificate, in accordance with the provisions of the NMC Act, 2019, and the Postgraduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023.
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Must hold a permanent or provisional registration certificate for their MBBS qualification issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC)/erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI) or a State Medical Council.
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Must have completed a one-year internship or be likely to complete the internship on or before September 30, 2026.
Number of questions reduced to 180
According to the information bulletin, the NBE has reduced the number of questions in the NEET PG exam from 200 to 180. Previously, the NEET PG question paper consisted of 200 multiple-choice questions. The exam will be conducted nationwide in a single shift on August 30, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
The information bulletin states, "The examination will consist of 180 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), with four answer options/distractors provided in English only for each question. Candidates will be required to select the correct, best, or most appropriate answer from the four options provided for each question."
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