NEET PG 2026 Registration (Open Now): Direct Link, Last Date July 21, Exam Date, Fee, Eligibility Full Details

NEET PG 2026 Registration Open

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has officially started NEET PG 2026 registration from July 1, 2026, at the official website natboard.edu.in. Eligible MBBS graduates who wish to pursue MD, MS, PG Diploma, Post-MBBS DNB, Direct 6-year DrNB, or NBEMS Diploma courses for the 2026–27 academic session can now apply online. Candidates have time until July 21, 2026, to complete their application. NEET PG 2026 will be conducted on August 30, 2026, in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. This year brings several important changes to the process, including a new test-state selection system and Aadhaar-based verification, so every applicant is advised to read this guide fully before starting the form. On this page, Manabadi brings you every date, rule, fee detail, and step you need – verified and updated – so you don’t have to search anywhere else.

NEET PG 2026 Important Dates

Note: NBEMS has not announced the exact result and counselling dates yet – these are based on the standard timeline of roughly 4 weeks after the exam. Always cross-check the confirmed dates on natboard.edu.in closer to the day.

NEET PG 2026 Registration: How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

1. Visit the official website —- natboard.edu.in.
2. Click on the “NEET PG 2026 Registration” link on the homepage.
3. Register using a valid mobile number and email ID to generate your login credentials.
4. Log in and fill out the application form with personal, academic, and correspondence details.
5. Select your three preferred test states (details below — this is a major new rule this year).
6. Upload scanned documents – MBBS degree/provisional certificate, internship completion proof, passport-size photograph, and signature – as per the specified format and size.
7. Complete Aadhaar-based authentication as prompted.
8. Pay the application fee online through net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI.
9. Review all details carefully – remember that correspondence address and test-state preferences cannot be changed after final submission.
10. Submit the form and download/print the confirmation page for your records.

NEET PG 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Before applying, make sure you meet every one of the following conditions:

• Nationality: Indian citizens, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, and foreign nationals fulfilling NMC norms are eligible.
• Educational qualification: You must hold an MBBS degree, or a provisional MBBS pass certificate, recognised under the NMC Act, 2019, and the Postgraduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023, from an institution recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
• Registration: You must possess a permanent or provisional registration certificate issued by the NMC (or the erstwhile Medical Council of India) or a State Medical Council.
• Internship: You must have completed your compulsory rotatory internship, or be likely to complete it on or before September 30, 2026.
• Candidates found ineligible at any stage — even after appearing for the exam or counselling — will have their candidature cancelled.

NEET PG 2026 Application Fee

The fee must be paid online only (net banking, credit/debit card, or UPI) and is strictly non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances – including for a future exam. There is no separate fee concession beyond what’s listed above.

NEET PG 2026: Major Changes You Must Know Before Applying

NBEMS has introduced some significant procedural changes this year. Read these carefully – mistakes here cannot be corrected after submission.

1. Test State Selection Instead of Test City
Unlike previous years, candidates will no longer select a preferred test city directly. Instead:

• You must choose three preferred test states.
• Your first preference must be your correspondence state, as mentioned in the application form.
• The remaining two preferences must be neighbouring states.
• NBEMS will allot your final test city within the allotted state based on availability, administrative needs, and logistics — not on a first-come-first-served basis.
• Once submitted, your test-state preferences cannot be edited, even during the correction window.

2. No First-Come-First-Served Advantage
NBEMS has clearly stated that applying early does not guarantee a preferred test state, city, or centre. Take your time to fill the form accurately rather than rushing.

3. Aadhaar-Based Authentication
Aadhaar verification has been introduced for candidate authentication. Make sure your Aadhaar details are accurate and that your Aadhaar is unlocked before you report to the exam centre on exam day.

4. Stricter Photograph and Document Guidelines

• Photograph must be recent, taken within the last 3 months.
• Background must be plain and clear, with the face fully visible.
• Images must not be edited, filtered, or digitally altered.
• Blurred, outdated, or non-compliant photographs can lead to application rejection.

5. Correspondence Address Cannot Be Changed
Your correspondence address, once submitted, is locked and cannot be edited later — so verify it carefully before hitting submit.

Documents Accepted as Correspondence Address Proof

You can submit any one of the following as valid address proof:

• Aadhaar Card
• Voter ID
• Passport
• Driving Licence
• Ration Card
• Domicile/Residence Certificate
• NMC/State Medical Council Registration Certificate
• MBBS Degree/Provisional Degree Certificate
• Internship Completion Certificate
• Latest utility bill (not older than 3 months)
• Bank passbook or bank statement
• Registered rent/lease agreement
• Hostel/PG allotment letter
• Employer/service certificate
• Notarised residence affidavit

NEET PG 2026 Exam Pattern

NEET PG 2026 Qualifying Percentile (Expected)

• General/EWS: 50th percentile
• General-PwD: 45th percentile
• SC/ST/OBC: 40th percentile

Note: In recent years, the Health Ministry has, in some cases, relaxed this cutoff further to fill vacant PG seats. The official qualifying cutoff for 2026 will be confirmed only after the result is declared.

NEET PG 2026: Seats and Courses on Offer

NEET PG 2026 is the gateway to more than 40,000 postgraduate medical seats across India, spread across government medical colleges, deemed universities, AIIMS-pattern institutions, and DNB-affiliated hospitals. This broadly includes:

• Approximately 26,000+ MD seats
• Approximately 13,600+ MS seats
• Around 900+ PG Diploma seats
• Around 1,300+ DNB seats

Admission through NEET PG covers MD, MS, PG Diploma, Post-MBBS DNB, Direct 6-year DrNB, and NBEMS two-year Post-MBBS Diploma courses.

What Happens After Registration – Result and Counselling

• The NEET PG 2026 result is expected around four weeks after the exam, likely by late September 2026.
• Once the result is out, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will conduct All India Quota (AIQ) counselling for 50% of PG seats at mcc.nic.in, expected to begin in October 2026.
• The remaining 50% state quota seats will be filled through respective State Counselling Authorities, following their own separate schedules.
• Multiple counselling rounds – Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up/Round 3, and a Stray Vacancy round – are typically conducted depending on seat availability.

Documents to Keep Ready on Exam Day

• NEET PG 2026 admit card with a passport-size photo affixed
• A valid photo ID – Aadhaar, driving licence, PAN, passport, or voter ID
• Original MCI/SMC/NMC permanent or provisional registration certificate

Prohibited items include mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, bags, food items, jewellery, metal-buckle belts, and any electronic or communication device.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. When did NEET PG 2026 registration start?
NEET PG 2026 registration started on July 1, 2026, at natboard.edu.in.

2. What is the last date to apply for NEET PG 2026?
The last date to submit the NEET PG 2026 application form is July 21, 2026.

3. When is the NEET PG 2026 exam?
NEET PG 2026 will be held on August 30, 2026, in CBT mode.

4. What is the NEET PG 2026 application fee?
₹3,500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹2,500 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

5. Can I choose my exam city directly this year?
No. For NEET PG 2026, you select three preferred test states instead of a city; NBEMS allots the final test city within that state.

6. Can I edit my test-state preference after submitting the form?
No, test-state preferences and correspondence address cannot be edited even during the correction window.

7. How many questions are there in NEET PG 2026?
180 questions, each carrying 4 marks, with a maximum score of 720 and negative marking of -1 for wrong answers.

8. When will the NEET PG 2026 result be declared?
The result is expected around four weeks after the exam, approximately by late September 2026.

With over 2.5 lakh candidates expected to compete this year for postgraduate medical seats, every small detail – from your test-state choice to your photograph specifications – can affect your exam experience. Manabadi strongly recommends downloading the official NEET PG 2026 Information Bulletin from natboard.edu.in and reading it end-to-end before you begin your application, since NBEMS has made it clear that errors in locked fields (correspondence address, test-state preference) cannot be corrected later. Bookmark this page – Manabadi will continue to update it with the confirmed admit card date, city intimation slip, exam day guidelines, and result updates as soon as NBEMS makes them official.