Will there be negative marking in the NEET PG exam?

Yes. Mark is deducted for each wrong answer in NEET PG. For each right answer, candidates get 4 marks and for each wrong answer, 1 mark is deducted. As there is provision of the negative marking in exam, students are advised to answer only those questions where they feel confidence of right answer.

How many sections comprise NEET PG syllabus?

NEET PG syllabus mainly comprises three sections, Pre Clinical, Para clinical, and Clinical. Each section comprises different subjects which have to be prepared well to qualify NEET PG exam. The pre clinical subjects include anatomy, physiology and biochemistry. To cover para clinical section, candidates have to prepare subjects such as pharmacology, microbiology, pathology, forensic medicine, social and preventive medicine. Clinical part comprises subjects such as medicine, dermatology and venereology surgery, orthopaedics and anaesthesia, radiodiagnosis, obstetrics, gynaecology, paediatrics, and ophthalmology ENT.

Which part is difficult in NEET PG syllabus?

As such no section is easy in NEET PG syllabus. Some candidates may find clinical section easy while others may perceive para clinical as difficult. In reality, all the three sections clinical pre and para clinical are equally difficult and candidates have to devote good amount of time to prepare in and out of every subjects. It must be noted, a good number of questions are clinical based, so this section holds huge importance. Some topics of pre and para clinical are utmost important as lots of questions are from them. Point is candidates should prepare all three sections in such manner so that 90 percent questions can be answered easily. Last year, clinical section was difficult in comparision to other two sections.

What is the minimum qualifying percentile in NEET PG Exam?

The National Board of Examinations in the Medical Sciences notify the minimum qualifying percentile for each category separately in the following manner: Category NEET PG cutoff qualifying percentile Unreserved (UR) 50th percentile SC/ST/OBC 40th percentile UR PWD 45th percentile

How many attempts are allowed in NEET PG?

NBE conducting body has not specified any limit regarding number of attempts in NEET PG exam. At same time, there is no age limit for exam. Candidates can appear as many times as they want in their prusuit of postgraduate medical courses. Candidates are advised to check official information brochure, comprising eligibility criteria and other crucial details related to exam. Hope this helped your query! All the best!

Will I need to upload all my Medical Qualification Certificates with the NEET PG 2026 Applications?

No, the candidates will not be required to upload all their documents with the NEET PG 2026 online application but the application form require the number and details of various documents in the application form hence it will be handy to keep them before filling the applications.

Which document will be required to fill the NEET PG 2026 Applications?

The candidates should keep the following documents ready before applying for the NEET PG 2026 Exam: Primary Medical Qualification Certificate for Full Name High School Marksheet/Certificate for the Date of Birth 1 Photo Id proof which the candidates will be required to carry at the examination Centre Scanned images of the Photograph & Signature.

What is application fee for NEET PG 2026?

NEET PG 2026 application fee is mentioned below. Category Amount (in INR) General and OBC 3,500 SC/ST/PWD/Physically Handicapped 2,500

How many times can we appear for NEET PG?

Candidates can appear for as many times as they want. There is no cap on the number of attempts in NEET PG exam. As per the experts, candidates may appear twice for the exam to improve the score or to do away mistakes in the first attempt. NEET PG exam is held in computer-based mode. Candidates who qualify the exam with the minimum cut off can participate in the counselling process. They have to register and declare choice for college to participate in the seat allocation process.

Has NBE released NEET PG 2026 date notification?

NEET PG 2026 exam notification is available online. The authority conducted the NEET PG exam on August 30, 2026. The registration process started on July 1, 2026.

NEET PG 2026 Latest Notification by NBE & MCC

Updated on Oct 9, 2026 05:53 IST

By Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

NEET PG notification 2026: The Medical Counselling Committee released AIQ and state NEET PG counselling dates 2026 online on October 8, 2026. Moreover, NEET PG counselling dates and the information bulletin were released on October 7, 2026. MCC has made major changes in NEET PG allotment, reporting, upgradation & withdrawal (Resignation) of allotted seats.

Moreover, new rules added in MCC NEET PG 2026 include the NRI quota process going online, a dedicated PwD chapter, and more assessment expansion, an extended internship cutoff, and a 24*7 help desk and a new email. Get the latest NEET PG notification 2026 on this page.

Table of contents

NEET PG 2026 Notification(Information Bulletin) PDF Download
NEET PG 2026 Dates
NEET PG 2026 Eligibility
NEET PG 2026 Applications
NEET PG 2026 Syllabus And Pattern
NEET PG 2026 Notification: FAQS

NEET PG 2026 Notification(Information Bulletin) PDF Download

NBEMS released the NEET PG information bulletin 2026 online. Candidates can check the information bulletin to know the examination scheme, exam fee, NEET PG eligibility criteria, etc. The NEET PG exam was conducted online as a Computer-Based Test(CBT) on August 30.

Download the NEET PG 2026 information bulletin here

NEET PG 2026 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NEET PG 2026 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
01 Oct ' 26	NEET PG scorecard
01 Oct ' 26	Final Answer Key
24 Sep ' 26	NEET PG 2026 Result
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NEET PG 2026 Eligibility

The candidates should read the official NEET PG information bulletin to get all details about the NEET PG eligibility. We are summarising the important eligibility conditions below as mentioned in the notification:

NEET PG Educational Qualification Required

The candidate must have passed the MBBS degree from an institute recognised by the Medical Council of India (MCI). They can also have a Provisional MBBS Pass Certificate at the time of admission.

Internship Cutoff Date for NEET PG 2026

The candidates must have completed the compulsory internship of 1 year on or before September 31, 2026.

Registration Certificate

The candidates applying for the NEET PG exam must also possess a valid Registration Certificate issued by the Medical Council of India (MCI) or any State Medical Council (SMC).

Also Read - NEET PG Eligibility Criteria

NEET PG 2026 Applications

NAT Board commenced NEET PG registration on July 1, 2026. The application form is available online at natboard.edu.in. The last date to apply for NEET PG 2026 was July 21, 2026. Check the NEET PG information bulletin for eligibility criteria.

Also Read: NEET PG 2026 Admit Card

NEET PG 2026 Syllabus And Pattern

The NEET PG exam was conducted based on the syllabus and pattern notified in the official information bulletin. The candidates will be required to read and internalise all the topics given in the information bulletin because the exam conducting authority does not provide the weightage of the topics in the syllabus and the NTA can ask any number of questions from any topic. The candidates can see the NEET PG syllabus.

NBEMS has made slight changes to the NEET PG exam pattern 2026 this year. The total number of questions in NEET PG has been reduced from 200 to 180. There are five sections in the NEET PG question paper, and each section will consist of 36 questions. Each section will have 42 minutes.

NEET PG 2026 Notification: FAQS

Check FAQs related with NEET PG 2026 notification here.

Q: Can I appear in regional language for NEET PG 2026 exam?

No, you cannot appear in regional language in NEET PG exam. According to the NEET PG pattern, the examination is conducted in the English language only. All aspirants must refer to the question papers of previous years for NEET PG 2026 preparation.

The examination will be held online (computer-based) at allocated centres across the country. A total of 200 multiple-choice questions will be asked in the exam and candidates will get 3.5 hours to answer them.

Q: Who releases NEET PG Syllabus?

NEET PG syllabus comprises subject areas as per the Graduate Medical Education Regulations issued by the Medical Council of India. NBE does not prescribe the syllabus of NEET PG word by word, however, candidates may refer to the syllabus prescribed by the Medical Council of India. NEET PG syllabus mainly comprises subjects and topics which are taught in MBBS course. Overall, NEET PG syllabus can be divided into clinical, pre and para clinical subjects. NEET PG syllabus helps candidates to plan what all needs to prepare for exam.

Q: What are the factors that determine cut off for NEET PG?

NEET PG cut off depends upon a number of factors including total number of candidates who appeared in NEET PG exam, number of seats available, difficulty level of examination, and previous years’ cutoffs. Students have to score minimum cut off to qualify for NEET PG exam. Cut off is released along with NEET PG result.

Q: What information is needed for NEET PG registration for seat allotment?

Candidates need to enter all those details which were submitted while submitting NEET PG application form. Some information can be filled from admit card issued before exam. This is the reason candidates are advised to save copy of application form and admit card. Both these documents are needed at various stsges of admission process for NEET PG exam.

Q: Is there any other exam for Medical PG Courses other than NEET PG?

There is no other exam in the nation which is conducted for the Admission to the Medical PG courses or post MBBS courses but the AIIMS and some other institutions conduct their separate exam.

Q: What is the duration of NEET PG counselling?

The duration of NEET PG counselling depends on number of vacant seats after each round. Usually, the counselling process goes on for over two months time. Each round of NEET PG counselling takes around 15-20 days time starting from registration to reporting. Initial rounds takes a bit more time than last rounds. Candidates have to register online and declare choice for college and course for seat allotment. Registration can be done on the official website. A total of 4 rounds of counselling is held for seat allotment. Based on choice declared by candidates, available seats, NEET PG rank, reservation factor etc. seats are allotted to candidates.

Q: Where can I get notification for NEET PG exam?

NEET PG notification is uploaded online. Candidates will have to download NEET PG notification from the official website, nbe.edu.in. NBE releases notification related to NEET PG and other crucial related events.

Q: How difficult is the NEET PG?

NEET PG is a higher-level exam with a high level of competition. The NEET PG exam syllabus is extensive and covers all 19 subjects that a medico studies during the MBBS. The student's preparation time is also limited, and they must balance coursework and an internship.

This leaves little to no time to prepare for the NEET PG. A student works an internship at a hospital before the NEET PG exam, and the shifts are unpredictable. A lack of preparation time combined with intense competition makes NEET PG a difficult nut to crack. At the same time, it is not impossible task to score well in the exam. Candidates only need proper preparation, planning, and consistent efforts. What matters is that you believe in yourself and work towards your goal.

Q: Who conducts NEET PG exam?

NEET PG is conducted by NBE. NBE, a premier organisation which conducts various entrance exams for medical and dental courses. NEET PG is a computer-based test, conducted at allocated centers across country.

Q: What is full form of NEET PG?

NEET PG stands for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate courses, conducted by National Board of Examinations (NBE) for admission to MD/MS/PG Diploma courses in India. NEET PG, a postgraduate level entrance exam is mandatory for admission to all medical colleges in India.

Q: Where will NEET PG counselling be conducted?

The counselling of NEET PG is an online process. Thus, candidates need not to go anywhere for the counselling process. However, candidates do need to report to the institute allocated to them for confirmation of their admission. NEET PG 2026 qualified candidates will have to register on the official website, mcc. nic. in to participate in the counselling process. They also have to declare choice for college and course for seat allotment. After seat allotment, candidates will have to report to particular institute for document verification.

Q: Will NBE send NEET PG scorecard to candidates?

No. NBE will not send NEET PG scorecard to candidates. Qualified candidates will have to download the scorecard online. They will have to login on the official website and enter registration credentials to download scorecards. The scorecard must be preserved as it will be used at various stages of admission process.