NEET PG 2026: The last date for registration for NEET PG 2026 is fast approaching. Interested and eligible candidates who have not yet applied have very little time left. Candidates can register by visiting the official website of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), natboard.edu.in. According to the official notification, the NEET PG 2026 application process will be open until July 21, 2026, at 11:55 pm.
As such, candidates who have not yet applied for any reason now have one last chance. They should complete the application process without delay by tomorrow. The application window will close after tomorrow.
When will the NEET PG exam be held?
According to the official notification from NBEMS, the NEET PG 2026 exam will be conducted nationwide on August 30 in CBT mode. Registration for NEET PG 2026 began on July 1. The NEET PG entrance test will be conducted for admission to MD, MS, PG Diploma, Post MBBS DNB, Direct 6-Year DrNB, and NBEMS Diploma courses at medical institutions across the country.
Opportunity to Edit Forms
Students who make any mistakes in their application (except for name, nationality, email address, mobile number, Aadhaar, and correspondence address) will be able to make corrections from July 25 to 28, 2026. Photograph, signature, and thumbprint images can be changed from July 31 to August 8.
Who can apply?
Candidates holding an MBBS degree or a provisional MBBS pass certificate recognised under the NMC Act, 2019, can apply for the NEET PG 2026 exam. Candidates must also possess a Permanent or Provisional Registration Certificate issued by the National Medical Commission (formerly the Medical Council of India, MCI) or a State Medical Council. Candidates must have completed their required one-year internship or must complete it on or before September 30, 2026.
How to Fill Your Form via natboard.edu.in
To fill out the NEET PG form, first visit the website natboard.edu.in.
Click on the NEET PG application link on the homepage.
Click on the “Click Here” link next to “To Register.”
Click the “Click Here” link next to “Already Registered? To log in.”
Pay the prescribed fee based on your category.
Submit the form and keep a printed copy for your records.
Application Fee
General, OBC, and EWS category candidates must deposit ₹3,500 along with filling out the NEET PG application form. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PH categories will have to pay a fee of ₹2,500.
NEET PG 2026: Exam Pattern
Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Date: August 30, 2026
Exam Shift: Single Shift
Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Questions: 180 Questions
Exam Language: English only
Exam Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (210 minutes)
Syllabus: MBBS syllabus as prescribed by the National Medical Commission (NMC)
Marks for Correct Answer: +4 Marks
Marks for Incorrect Answer: -1 Mark (Negative Marking)
Unanswered Questions: 0 Marks
Exam Sections: Groups A, B, C, D, and E
Questions in Each Section: 36 Questions
Time for Each Section: 42 minutes