4 min readNew DelhiJul 3, 2026 08:25 AM IST
First published on: Jul 2, 2026 at 10:56 AM IST
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will conduct NEET-PG 2026 on August 30 as a computer-based test across examination centres nationwide, the board said in a notice released on Tuesday. Online registrations have started and will remain open until July 21, 2026. Candidates have a window of three weeks to complete and submit their online application forms. NBEMS has issued an advisory urging candidates not to wait until the last date to submit their forms, warning that no request for acceptance of an application through any mode after closure of the prescribed submission window shall be entertained.
Test city intimation will be shared on August 11, the examination will be held on August 30, and results are expected to be declared by September 30, 2026. For more information on the registration, students can check education.indianexpress.com.
NEET PG 2026: Eligibility
Candidates with an MBBS degree or a Provisional MBBS Pass Certificate, as defined by the NMC Act of 2019 and the now-repealed Indian Medical Council Act of 1956, are eligible to apply for the NEET PG 2026 exam.
Additionally, candidates must possess either a permanent or provisional registration certificate for their MBBS qualification issued by the NMC, the former Medical Council of India, or the State Medical Council. They must have completed or be expected to complete their internship by March 31, 2026.
Candidates planning to take the NEET PG exam should be aware that there is no age limit for participating in this medical entrance examination. To be eligible to apply for NEET PG 2026, candidates must complete their required one-year rotatory internship by July 31, 2026. Those who do not finish their internship within this timeframe will not be able to apply for the exam.
NEET PG 2026: Where to apply?
Candidates can register for NEET-PG 2026 at the official NBEMS examination portal.
- Visit the NBE official website link – natboard.edu.in
- Click on the “NEET-PG” link displayed on the screen
- Enter mandatory details such as name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number to complete registration.
- User ID and password will be sent to the registered email and phone number
- Log in with the provided credentials.
- Enter essential personal and academic details
- Pay the NBE NEET PG application fee.
- Check all the added details and click on the submit button
NEET PG 2026: Test city allocation
A key point that NBEMS has flagged is that the allocation of test city or test centre for NEET-PG 2026 will not be based on a First Come First Serve basis. Candidates are advised that early submission of the application form does not confer any preferential right for allotment of a particular state, city, or centre.
NEET PG 2026: Foreign graduate
The eligibility criteria for foreign medical graduates differ from those for Indian citizens. Here are the NEET PG eligibility requirements for foreign medical graduates:
Nationality
Candidates must be either Indian citizens or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) to qualify for the medical entrance examination.
FMGE Pass Certificate
Indian citizens or OCI candidates who have obtained their primary medical qualifications from institutions outside India are required to pass the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE), as mandated by the screening test regulations of 2022. To qualify for the NEET PG examination, candidates must meet the following criteria:
1. The candidate should be registered with the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council), the former Medical Council of India, or the State Medical Council. Additionally, they must have completed their internship by March 31, 2026, or be on track to do so.
2. Foreign nationals must complete their internship by July 31, 2026, or earlier, to be eligible for the NEET PG examination.
3. All foreign medical graduates are required to register with the MCI (Medical Council of India) or the State Medical Council after obtaining the FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination) Pass Certificate. These candidates must submit a copy of their Registration Certificate to confirm their eligibility.
NEET-PG is the national-level entrance examination conducted by NBEMS for admission to postgraduate medical programmes — MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses — in medical colleges across India. For any queries, clarifications, or assistance related to the examination, candidates are requested to contact NBEMS through its web portal at exam.natboard.edu.in
The Board decided to shortly hold recruitment process to fill all the vacant positions, establish coaching centres offering free coaching to NEET aspirants from Katra and surrounding areas. 
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