NEET PG 2026 Result Due on September 30; No Announcement Yet on Answer Key
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has not yet officially announced the date and time for the release of the provisional answer key. However, the NEET PG 2026 result is scheduled to be declared by September 30.
Candidates who appeared for the NEET PG 2026 exam are now awaiting the result and answer key. While the NBEMS has not yet announced the specific date and time for the provisional answer key's release, the board has already clarified that the NEET PG 2026 result will be declared by September 30. Consequently, candidates are keeping a close watch for updates regarding the answer key and response sheets.
Recorded Response Sheets to be Released for the First Time
Along with the NEET PG 2026 answer key, candidates' recorded response sheets will also be made available. This will allow candidates to verify the answers they marked for specific questions during the exam. The provisional answer key will provide the correct answer alongside the question ID for each question. Candidates will be able to estimate their scores by comparing their recorded responses with the official answers. If the NBEMS provides a facility to raise objections, candidates will be able to utilize that process as well.
Exam Held on August 30
The NEET PG 2026 exam was conducted on August 30. It took place in a single shift from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. A total of 2,73,096 candidates registered for the exam, while 2,65,980 actually appeared for it. The examination was held at 1,111 centers across 339 cities nationwide. The NBEMS also conducted a re-examination on September 5 for candidates affected by technical issues at two centers in Jaipur; 2,445 candidates participated in this re-exam.
How to Check the NEET PG Answer Key?
To check the answer key, candidates should first visit the official NBEMS website at natboard.edu.in.
Next, open the NEET PG section.
Click on the link related to the answer key or response sheet.
Enter the required login details.
View the question ID, correct answer, and recorded response sheet.
You can also download and save the answer key and response sheet.
4 marks for a correct answer; 1 mark deducted for an incorrect one.
The NEET PG exam this year consisted of 180 questions. Four marks will be awarded for a correct answer, while one mark will be deducted for an incorrect answer. Therefore, after obtaining the answer key and their recorded response sheet, candidates will be able to calculate their probable score based on this marking scheme.
Result to be released by September 30.
According to the NBEMS test schedule, the NEET PG result will be released by September 30. The exam was conducted for admission to MD, MS, and postgraduate diploma programs. Candidates are advised not to rely on any fake notices regarding the specific date and time of the answer key release; instead, they should check the official NBEMS website for notifications.
