NEET PG 2026 Exam Pattern Revised! Number of Questions Reduced; What's New This Year?

NEET PG 2026 exam pattern has been revised by NBEMS for the 2026-27 exam. The total number of questions is reduced from 200 to 180 MCQs. Meanwhile, students have to select three states instead of cities for their exam centre allotment. Check the major changes introduced in NEET PG 2026 exam and the latest update here. 

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences has released the NEET PG 2026 information bulletin. NBEMS has introduced major changes to the test structure and the exam centre selection process. This year, the NEET PG 2026 exam pattern has been revised with the number of questions reduced from 200 to 180. The official information bulletin includes several important pieces of information such as the registration schedule, fee structure, and new guidelines. and the NEET PG 2026 revised exam pattern. 

NEET PG Total Questions Reduced by NBEMS

The NEET PG 2026 question paper pattern has been revised. The NEET PG total questions have been reduced this year. Previously, candidates had to solve 200 multiple-choice questions. Now, the NEET PG 2026 exam will contain only 180 multiple-choice questions. Each question will have four response options. However, the marking scheme remains exactly the same as before. Candidates get four marks for every correct answer. One mark is deducted for every wrong response. No marks are awarded for unattempted questions.

NEET PG 2026 Exam Date and Registration Schedule

The NEET PG 2026 exam date is August 30, 2026. The exam will be conducted in a single shift from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Eligible students must visit the natboard.edu.in registration link to fill forms till July 21, 2026. For the ease of students, the direct link to apply is provided below. 

NEET PG 2026: Students to Select States, not Cities

For NEET PG 2026, test city allocation will not be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. Candidates this year now have to select three preferred test states during NEET PG 2026 registration process. The first preference must be in the state mentioned in the application form of NEET PG 2026. 

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