NBEMS NEET PG 2026 Exam To Be Held in Single Shift on August 30; Check Dates, Fees and Step-by-Step Guide
NBEMS began NEET PG 2026 registrations on July 1, with applications open at natboard.edu.in until July 21. The computer-based exam is scheduled for August 30 in a single shift. Application fees are INR 3,500 for General/OBC/EWS and INR 2,500 for SC/ST/PwBD. Correction windows will open late July, and admit cards will be issued on August 27.
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) officially commenced the online registration process for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG 2026) on July 1. Prospective applicants have until July 21 to submit their applications through the official portal at natboard.edu.in. The examination serves as the mandatory eligibility and ranking gateway for admission to various MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses for the upcoming 2026-27 academic session.
Key Dates and Deadline Structure for NEET PG 2026
The online application portal went live at 5:00 PM on July 1, and submissions will be accepted until 11:55 PM on July 21, 2026. Following the closure of the initial registration window, NBEMS will provide a general edit window for candidates to modify their forms from July 25 to July 28. UP TET Admit Card 2026 Released at upessc.up.gov.in: Step-by-Step Guide To Download Hall Ticket.
A subsequent, selective correction window will open from July 31 to August 10, specifically allowing candidates to rectify errors related to uploaded photographs, signatures, and thumb impressions. Candidates will be notified of their allocated test cities on August 11, while official admit cards are scheduled for release on August 27.
Application Procedure for NEET PG 2026
Candidates seeking to register for the post-graduate medical entrance exam must complete the online application process. The board has outlined the following steps for submission:
- Step 1: Navigate to the official NBEMS website at natboard.edu.in.
- Step 2: Click on the designated registration link for the NEET PG Exam 2026 on the homepage.
- Step 3: Enter the required basic information on the new registration page.
- Step 4: Log in to complete the detailed application form.
- Step 5: Remit the examination fee through the online payment gateway.
- Step 6: Submit the finalised application form.
- Step 7: Download and print a physical copy of the application for future reference.
Examination Fees and Payment Methods
The fee structure for the examination varies by candidate category. Applicants from the General, OBC, and EWS categories are required to pay an examination fee of INR 3,500. For candidates belonging to the SC, ST, and PwBD categories, the prescribed application fee is INR 2,500. All payments must be processed electronically using online payment gateways via UPI, net banking, or debit and credit cards issued by Indian banks. Marathi Compulsory in All Maharashtra Schools From Classes 1-10, Exams Mandatory.
Examination Format and Layout
The NEET PG 2026 will be held on August 30, as a single-day, single-shift computer-based test. The total duration of the examination is set at 3 hours and 30 minutes. The test paper will comprise 180 multiple-choice questions, with each question presenting four options. The examination will be conducted exclusively in English, and candidates must select the correct, best, or most appropriate answer from the choices provided. Detailed guidelines and information bulletins remain accessible on the official NBEMS website.
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