NEET PG 2026

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate

About NEET PG 2026

NEET PG is the national-level postgraduate medical entrance examination conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) for admission to MD, MS, PG Diploma, and DNB courses across India. It serves as the single entrance examination for postgraduate medical admissions in government, private, deemed, central universities, and various medical institutions nationwide.

Key Highlights

• National-level postgraduate medical entrance examination.
• Conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS).
• Gateway for admission to MD, MS, PG Diploma, and DNB programs.
• Computer-Based Test (CBT).
• Questions based on the MBBS curriculum prescribed by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
• One of the most competitive medical entrance examinations in India.
• Accepted by government, private, deemed, and central medical institutions.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

• Must possess an MBBS degree or Provisional MBBS Pass Certificate recognized under the NMC Act.
• Must hold permanent or provisional registration certificate issued by NMC or State Medical Council.
• Must have completed the compulsory rotatory internship on or before the cutoff date prescribed by NBEMS.
• Indian Citizens, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), and eligible foreign medical graduates fulfilling NMC regulations may apply.
• Candidates pursuing internship and completing it before the prescribed cutoff date are eligible.

Educational Qualification

Exam Pattern

Subject-wise Distribution

NEET PG 2026 Syllabus

The NEET PG syllabus comprises all subjects taught during the MBBS curriculum as prescribed by the National Medical Commission (NMC). 

Pre-Clinical Subjects

Para-Clinical Subjects

Clinical Subjects

Complete Subject List Covered in NEET PG

Important Dates (Tentative)

Note

1. NBEMS has tentatively scheduled NEET PG 2026 on 30 August 2026.
2. Final dates will be announced through the official information bulletin.

Counselling Process

NEET PG counselling is conducted for admission into MD, MS, PG Diploma, and DNB courses across India.

Counselling Authorities

• Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
• State Counselling Authorities
• Deemed Universities
• Central Universities
• Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS)

Counselling Procedure

• Online Registration
• Choice Filling & Locking
• Seat Allotment
• Document Verification
• Reporting to Allotted Institute
• Upgradation Round (if applicable)
• Mop-Up Round
• Stray Vacancy Round

Types of Counselling

• 50% All India Quota (AIQ)
• State Quota Seats
• Deemed Universities
• Central Universities
• DNB Institutions
• AFMS Institutions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who can apply for NEET PG 2026?

Candidates possessing an MBBS degree, valid registration, and completion of compulsory rotatory internship before the prescribed cutoff date are eligible.  

2. Is internship completion mandatory for NEET PG?

Yes. Completion of the compulsory rotatory internship before the cutoff date is mandatory for eligibility.

3. How many questions are asked in NEET PG?

NEET PG consists of 200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) carrying a total of 800 marks.

4. What is the marking scheme of NEET PG?

Candidates receive +4 marks for every correct answer, -1 mark for every incorrect answer, and 0 marks for unattempted questions. (Collegedunia)

5. What is considered a good score in NEET PG?

A score above 550–600+ marks is generally considered competitive for obtaining admission into popular clinical branches in reputed government medical colleges, though cutoffs vary every year.

Official Website

• NBEMS Official Website
• National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)
• NEET PG Portal
• NEET PG Official Portal