NEET PG 2026 Exam: Important documents to carry, prohibited items; exam pattern change

With the examination scheduled for August 30, candidates should carefully check their admit cards and keep the required documents ready before leaving for the centre.

NEET PG 2026: What to carry to the exam centre

Candidates were required to carry the following items:

• Printed colour copy of the barcoded, QR-coded NEET PG 2026 admit card.
• Photocopy of the permanent or provisional SMC, MCI, NMC registration certificate, which will be retained by the test centre.
• One original and valid government-issued photo ID. The accepted IDs include PAN Card, Driving Licence, Voter ID, Passport and Aadhaar Card with photograph. The name on the ID should match the admit card.
• Candidates who opted for Aadhaar-based authentication and provided their Aadhaar number during application should carry the required Aadhaar document for verification.
• Candidates claiming a scribe or compensatory time must carry the required UDID/disability certificate and other documents specified by NBEMS.
• Candidates who need to carry medicines, medical devices or prostheses should carry supporting medical documents.

Candidates were advised to locate the exact examination centre and reporting counter in advance. The reporting counter was scheduled to close 30 minutes before the commencement of the exam, and candidates arriving after the prescribed reporting time were not allowed to enter. NBEMS has advised candidates to familiarise themselves with the centre location at least a day before the examination.

NEET PG 2026: What not to carry

NBEMS made it clear that candidates should not carry prohibited items to the examination centre, as there is no arrangement for storing personal belongings. The prohibited items include:

• Mobile phones
• Bluetooth devices, earphones and microphones
• Pagers
• Wristwatches, smartwatches and health bands
• Calculators
• Pens, pencils, erasers and writing pads
• Printed or written material, notes and other stationery
• Pen drives and electronic pens or scanners
• Jewellery such as rings, earrings, bracelets, chains, pendants and brooches
• Wallets, handbags, goggles, belts, caps, masks and gloves
• Food items, packaged or otherwise
• Soft drinks and water bottles

Candidates had to undergo mandatory security checks, which included frisking, metal-detector screening and checks for concealed electronic or communication devices. The examination centre also captured fingerprints and photographs for identity verification. NBEMS advised candidates to avoid applying henna or colour tattoos on their fingers before the examination as this could create difficulties during biometric registration.

This year, NEET PG was conducted in a single shift nationwide. Candidates were allowed to select three preferred test cities during the application process. The examination also had additional identity-verification measures, including Aadhaar-based authentication and biometric checks.