NEET PG 2026: 265980 Candidates Appeared; Total Attendance, Centre Details Released @natboard.edu.in
NEET PG 2026 exam was held on August 30. Out of 2,73,096 registered candidates, a total of 2,65,980 aspirants appeared across 1,111 centres. While NEET PG candidate attendance was high this time, the exam successfully completed for 2,63,535 candidates.
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences successfully conducted the NEET-PG 2026 examination on August 30. The postgraduate medical entrance examination was conducted in a single shift between 9 AM to 12:30 PM. The test was organized across 1,111 exam centres nationwide. The examination was conducted in all major states and union territories. However, the exam could only be fully completed for around 2,63,535 candidates due to technical issues at a location in Rajasthan.
How Many Candidates Appeared for NEET PG 2026 Exam?
According to official data from NBEMS, the NEET PG 2026 examination was conducted for a total of 2,73,096 registered candidates. Out of these registered students, 2,65,980 candidates appeared for the test. The latest NEET PG 2026 stats show an impressive student attendance rate this year. More than 97 per cent of the total registered candidates appeared in the examination. The medical board established standardised security arrangements across all 1,111 exam centres. They also used real-time digital monitoring to stop any cheating scenarios.
NEET PG 2026: Disruption Reported at Specific Venues
Commonly asked questions
Yes. Candidates have to provide prefrences of test cities while filling application form for NEET PG. It is to be noted the city is chosen by candidate himself / herself at the time of online submission of application form, while the allotment of test centre/venue in the chosen city is done by exam authority. NBE will allot the name and address of exact test centre along with the NEET PG admit card.
Yes, NEET PG city intimation slip was released on August 11, 2026. Candidates can check the city intimation slip through login portal. They can know the exam city name through the NEET PG city intimation slip.
NEET PG 2026 exam will be held in single session from 9 am to 12: 30 pm on August 30, 2026. The Candidates can refer the table given below for NEET PG 2026 exam timing.
Events |
Shift 1 (Timing) |
|---|---|
Reporting time for candidates |
07: 00 AM |
Entry closes |
08:30 AM |
Candidate gets access to log in window |
08:45 AM |
Exam starts |
09:00 AM |
Exam ends |
12: 30 PM |
Even with the security, few students faced technical issues at the exam centre. The examination was successfully completed for 2,63,535 candidates. However, 2,445 candidates faced technical issues at their exam centre in jaipur. Reportedly, an internal power failure at centres in Jaipur caused this sudden issue. The board responded quickly to protect the interests of all students.
Meanwhile, a re-exam has already been ordered for the affected candidates. The NEET PG 2026 re exam will be conducted on September 5 to ensure fair marking.
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