NEET PG 2026: Exam Date (Aug 30), Registration, Eligibility, Seat Matrix, Syllabus, Pattern, Preparation Tips

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post-Graduation 2026 ( NEET PG )

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Rachit Kumar Saxena
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Updated on Apr 26, 2026 01:43 IST
NMEMS will conduct the NEET PG 2026 on August 30. The Board will soon release the NEET PG 2026 information bulletin on - nbems.ac.in. The Board will notify the application dates for the candidates. The last date to apply online for NEET PG 2026 will be notified in the information bulletin.

The National Board of Examination for Medical Science will soon release the NEET PG 2026 information bulletin on its official website - natboard.edu.in. The Board will notify all the important dates and information in the bulletin. The candidates should note that internship completion cutoff date for NEET PG 2026 will be September 30. The candidates can read all the important details about the NEET PG 2026 on this page.

NEET PG 2026

 

NBEMS is expected to release the NEET PG 2026 application form in the  last week of April 2026 or beginning of May 2026. The application form of NEET PG 2026 will be available on at NBE website, natboard.edu.in. Candidates  who wish to pursue Masters in Medicine must apply for NEET PG 2026. The authority will release the NEET PG information bulletin online. Candidates must go through information bulleting to know about examination scheme, how to fill NEET PG form, admit card, certificate details and much more.

Candidates who are planning to appear for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) PG must follow exam syllabus for preparation. Moreover, practice previous year question paper to get familiar with exam difficulty level and self assessment.  

As per the dates notified on January 22, the NEET PG exam 2026 will be conducted online as a Computer-Based Exam(CBE) across the nation on August 30. In addition to above, the Board also notified September 30, 2026 as the cutoff date for the completion of Internship for the candidates. Check the page for more information on NEET PG 2026.

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Table of contents
  • NEET PG 2026 Dates
  • NEET PG 2026 Highlights
  • NEET PG 2026 Registration
  • NEET PG 2026 Eligibility
  • NEET PG 2026 City Intimation Slip
  • NEET PG 2026 Admit Card
  • NEET PG 2026 Syllabus
  • NEET PG 2026 Pattern
  • NEET PG Cut off (Previous Years)
  • Previous Year NEET PG Question Papers
  • NEET PG 2026 Preparation Tips
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NEET PG 2026 Dates

The dates are important factor in the exam preparation. The NBE will release the application and other dates in the information bulletin. The candidates can see below the tentative NEET PG dates below.

Event

Important Dates

NEET PG 2026 registration

April 2026 (Tentative)

Deadline to submit application form

May 2026 (Tentative)

Admit card upload

15-Aug-2026 (Tentative)

Exam date

30-Aug-2026

Result

September 2026 (Tentative)

The candidates need to plan their preparation strategy as per the exam dates given in the information bulletin.

NEET PG 2026 Highlights

The candidates can see below the important highlights of the NEET PG exam 2026.

Particulars

Details

Conducting body

National Board of Examinations in Medical Science

Mode

Computer-based Test (CBT)

Official website

Nbe.edu.in, natboard. edu.in

Frequency

Once a year

Exam fee

  • INR 3500 (For General candidates)

  • INR 2500 (For SC/ST/PWD)

Courses offered

MD/MS/PG Diploma

Exam duration

3.5 hours

Total questions

200

Total marks

800

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NEET PG 2026 Registration

The authority will commence NEET PG registration 2026 soon. The registration for NEET PG 2026 will be accepted online. Candidates must provide valid email id and mobile number to complete registration. Candidates must apply for NEET PG 2026 before last date. The authority shall open form correction window.

How to Apply for NEET PG 2026?

  • Go to NBEMS website nbe.edu.in
  • Select Examination from menu and click on NEET PG.
  • Click on Apply link for registration and form filling.
  • Complete the registration by providing name, date of birth, gender, mobile number, nationality etc.
  • Fill NEET PG application form.
  • Upload photograph and signature.
  • Pay application fee to submit the form.
     

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NEET PG 2026 Eligibility

The Board notify some eligibility conditions for the candidates who want to apply for the NEET PG 2026. The candidates should read all the eligibility criteria notified for the exam to avoid application rejection at any point in time. The NEET PG eligibility conditions are given below:

Education Qualification

The candidates must have passed the MBBS from a recognised institute in India.

The candidates must have the Permanent or provisional registration Certificate of MBBS qualification issued by NMC/the erstwhile Medical Council of India or State Medical Council. 

MBBS Internship Cutoff Date for NEET PG 2026

The candidates must have completed the one year of Internship or will be completing it by September 30, 2026.

Age Limit for NEET PG 2026

The Board does not mention any age limit requirement for the NEET PG exam. The candidates of any age can apply for the exam.

It is worth noting that the candidate found to be ineligible at any stage of NEET PG 2026 will not be permitted to appear in the exam or Counselling. The Board can even cancel the result of such candidates in case they qualify in the exam. 

NEET PG 2026 City Intimation Slip

The Board will release the NEET PG 2026 City Intimation Slip on August 14 to inform the candidates about their City of Examination. The city intimation will inform the candidates about their allotted examination city.

NEET PG 2026 Admit Card

The Board will release the examadmit card on August 26/27. The Board will inform the candidates about their exam centre, shift details and reporting time. The candidates will be required to download their NEET PG admit card after login.

How to download NEET PG 2026 Admit Card?

The process to download NEET PG admit card is mentioned below.
 
  • Go to NBEMS website, natboard.edu.in.
  • Select "NEET PG 2026".
  • Login using Application Number and password.
  • Click on "Download admit card" link.
  • Check the admit card for errors/ spelling mistake.
  • Download and save the admit card of NEET PG.
The candidates will be required to carry one photo identity card with admit card.

NEET PG 2026 Syllabus

NBE doesn’t release word by word NEET PG syllabus. Candidates can refer the syllabus referred by Medical Council of India. NEET PG syllabus 2026 mainly comprises subjects covered in MBBS course, I.e pre clinical, para clinical and clinical subjects. The syllabus comprise around 15 subjects mainly anatomy, physiology, biochemistry etc.

Download NEET PG 2026 Syllabus

NEET PG 2026 Pattern

NEET PG 2026 pattern will be released along with the official information brochure. NBE will upload NEET PG 2026 pattern online. The exam pattern comprises details including mode, medium of exam, total number of question and their type, marking scheme etc. As per the existing pattern of NEET PG, the exam will be held in computer-based mode. A total of 200 multiple choice questions will be asked and candidates will get 3.5 hours to answer them. There is a provision of negative marking in NEET PG exam. NBE might release NEET PG question paper and answer key.

NEET PG Cut off (Previous Years)

NEET PG cutoff is an important aspect in terms of exam preparation. Students do want to know NEET PG cutoff of previous year to understand ranking and admission probablity. Check cutoff of NEET PG in table given below:

NEET PG Qualifying Cutoff (2025)

Category

NEET PG 2025 cutoff qualifying percentile

Unreserved (UR)

50th percentile

SC/ST/OBC

40th percentile

UR PWD

45th percentile

NEET PG 2025 Cut off score

NBE released cutoff score for NEET PG 2025. Check NEET PG 2025 cutoff score in the table given below:

Category

NEET PG 2025 cutoff score

Unreserved (UR)

276

SC/ST/OBC

235

UR PWD

255

Previous Year NEET PG Question Papers

Privious year NEET PG question paper holds huge importance. Students get to know all about exam pattern, weightage and other important facts which help them score god ranking in exam. Check NEET PG question paper of previous few years in table given below:

Previous year question paper and answer key

Year of examination

Download link

NEET PG 2025 Question Paper with Answers

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NEET PG 2023 Question Paper with Answers

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NEET PG 2022 Question Paper with Answers

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NEET PG 2026 Preparation Tips

As NEET PG is one of the toughest exam in medical field, candidates need to study in depth to crack the exam. It must be noted, candidates do need to have plan and strategies in place to get good rank in exam. Candidates should aim to complete whole syllabus in 2 or 3 months and start appearing for mock test and analyse the result. Some of the preparation Tips for NEET PG 2026 have been listed below:

  • Draw a plan, dedicating specific hours for NEET PG 2026

  • Finish whole syllabus in 2 to 3 months with proper plan and strategies

  • Try to cover high weightage subjects first and so on

  • Class notes of MBBS is considered best resource for NEET PG 2026 preparation

  • Two to three revision is must to score high rank in NEET PG 2026

  • After finishing syllabus, solve mock test papers and previous year question paper

  • Analyse the result of mock exam and work on areas where you lack

The above are some of the NEET PG Preparation tips which need to be followed by the candidates.

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