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NEET PG 2026: Exam Date, Eligibility & Admission Process

Devesh Sharma
Educational Content Expert  Β·  Updated Feb 13, 2026

NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Γ’β‚¬β€œ Postgraduate) is the single national-level entrance exam for admission to MD/MS and PG Diploma medical courses in India. The exam is conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).

Below is a clear, student-friendly guide to the exam date, eligibility, and admission process for NEET PG 2026.

Γ°ΕΈβ€œβ€¦ NEET PG 2026 Γ’β‚¬β€œ Expected Exam Date

Based on recent trends, NEET PG 2026 is expected to be held in March 2026.

Tentative Timeline

Notification Release: November 2025

Application Start: NovemberΓ’β‚¬β€œDecember 2025

Admit Card: February 2026

Exam Date: March 2026 (Expected)

Result Declaration: April 2026

Γ°ΕΈβ€œΕ’ Official dates will be announced by NBE on the NEET PG portal.

Òœ… NEET PG 2026 Eligibility Criteria

To appear for NEET PG 2026, candidates must meet the following conditions:

Γ°ΕΈΕ½β€œ Educational Qualification

MBBS degree from a recognized medical college

Degree must be recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI)/NMC

ðŸΒ₯ Internship Requirement

Compulsory Rotatory Internship must be completed on or before 31 March 2026 (expected)

Γ°ΕΈΒ§ΒΎ Registration

Must have permanent or provisional registration with:

State Medical Council, or

NMC (National Medical Commission)

Γ°ΕΈΕ‘Β« Age Limit

No upper age limit for NEET PG

Γ°ΕΈβ€œΒ NEET PG 2026 Admission Process

Step 1: Online Registration

Visit the official NEET PG website

Fill application form, upload documents, and pay fee

Step 2: Appear for NEET PG Exam

Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Step 3: Result & Merit List

NBE releases scorecard and All India Rank (AIR)

Step 4: Counselling Process

Conducted by:

MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) Γ’β‚¬β€œ for:

All India Quota (AIQ) seats

Deemed/Central Universities

State Counselling Authorities Γ’β‚¬β€œ for state quota seats

Step 5: Seat Allotment & Admission

Choice filling Ò†’ Seat allotment Ò†’ Document verification Ò†’ College reporting

Γ°ΕΈβ€œΕ  NEET PG Exam Pattern (Quick Overview)

Mode: Online (CBT)

Total Questions: 200 MCQs

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

Marking Scheme:

+4 for correct answer

-1 for wrong answer

Syllabus: Based on MBBS curriculum

Γ°ΕΈΕ½Β― Final Words

NEET PG 2026 is a highly competitive exam, and early planning is the key to success. Keep track of official notifications, complete your internship on time, and start structured preparation well in advance.

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