NEET PG 2026 Registration Begins — Check Application Dates, Exam Schedule and New Centre-Allotment Rules
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has officially opened NEET PG 2026 Registration from July 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with the NEET PG Application Form 2026 available at natboard.edu.in. The NEET PG Registration Last Date is July 21, 2026 (11:55 PM). The NEET PG Exam Date 2026 is confirmed as August 30, 2026. NBEMS has also issued a significant new directive: the allotment of test states, cities, and centres will not be done on a "first-come-first-served" basis — an important change from candidates' expectations.
Key Highlights
- NEET PG 2026 Registration — OPEN from July 1, 2026, 5:00 PM onwards, at natboard.edu.in
- NEET PG Application Form 2026 — Information Bulletin available from July 1, 4:00 PM; registration begins 5:00 PM
- NEET PG Registration Last Date — July 21, 2026 (11:55 PM); no extension expected at time of writing
- NEET PG Exam Date 2026 — August 30, 2026 (confirmed)
- NEET PG Application Dates — Registration: July 1–21; Correction Window: to be announced; Admit Card: ~2–3 weeks before exam
- NEET PG Centre Allotment Rules — NOT first-come-first-served; candidates select three preferred test states
- NEET PG Test State Selection — First preference must be correspondence state in application; address cannot be edited after submission
- NEET PG Admit Card 2026 — Expected approximately 2–3 weeks before August 30; download from natboard.edu.in
- NEET PG Correction Window — Dates to be announced separately; limited fields editable after final submission
- NBEMS NEET PG 2026 — Exam for MD, MS, PG Diploma, Post-MBBS DNB, Direct 6-Year DrNB, and NBEMS Diploma
- NEET PG Eligibility — Valid MBBS + completed rotatory internship + NMC / State Medical Council registration
- All NEET PG Exam Schedule updates tracked here
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🟢 NEET PG 2026 Latest Updates — Registration Live Tracking
✅ Registration Status — OPEN FROM JULY 1, 5 PM; EXAM AUGUST 30
NEET PG 2026 Registration officially opened July 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM at natboard.edu.in. NBEMS has urged all candidates not to wait until the last date to complete the NEET PG Application Form 2026, citing potential technical issues during peak submission periods close to the deadline. The Information Bulletin — which all candidates must read before filling the form — became available from July 1 at 4:00 PM, one hour before the application window opened. Application fee is ₹3,500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹2,500 for SC/ST/PwD candidates, payable online through debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI. All NEET PG Application Dates tracked here.
📋 NEET PG Centre Allotment Rules — The Critical New Change
NBEMS has issued a particularly important advisory regarding NEET PG Centre Allotment Rules for 2026: early submission of the application form does not confer any preferential right for allotment of a particular test state, test city, or test centre. The exact NBEMS statement reads: "Candidates may note that early submission of the application form does not confer any preferential right for allotment of any particular Test State, Test City or Test Centre." Instead, NEET PG Test State Selection requires candidates to choose three preferred test states, with the first preference mandatorily matching their correspondence state as mentioned in the application. Due to administrative, security, logistical, or technical reasons, NBEMS may allot a test city or centre anywhere in India. After final submission, correspondence address and test state preferences cannot be changed. All NEET PG Centre Allotment Rules clarifications tracked here.
📊 NEET PG Eligibility — Who Can Apply
NEET PG Eligibility for 2026 requires candidates to hold a valid MBBS degree or provisional pass certificate from a recognised institution, have completed a compulsory rotatory internship, and hold a permanent or provisional registration certificate issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC) or a recognised State Medical Council. Candidates who completed their MBBS from outside India must first have qualified for the FMGE before appearing for NEET PG. There is no upper age limit and no restriction on the number of attempts, provided all other NEET PG Eligibility criteria are fulfilled. The exam grants access to MD, MS, PG Diploma, Post-MBBS DNB, Direct 6-Year DrNB, and NBEMS Diploma programme seats across recognised medical institutions. All NBEMS NEET PG 2026 eligibility updates tracked here.
📅 NEET PG Exam Schedule — Key Upcoming Dates
The complete NEET PG Exam Schedule confirmed by NBEMS: registration open July 1 to July 21 (11:55 PM); correction window dates to be announced separately; NEET PG Admit Card 2026 expected approximately 2–3 weeks before the exam, i.e., around early-to-mid August; NEET PG Exam Date 2026 confirmed August 30, 2026; result expected by September 30, 2026, per NBEMS's official schedule. Given the 29-day registration window, NBEMS's advice to avoid last-day submission applies strongly, particularly since the test-state preference cannot be modified after submission. All NEET PG Exam Schedule confirmations tracked here.
Key Dates — NEET PG 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Information Bulletin Available | July 1, 2026 (4:00 PM) |
| NEET PG 2026 Registration Opens | July 1, 2026 (5:00 PM onwards) |
| NEET PG Registration Last Date | July 21, 2026 (11:55 PM) |
| NEET PG Correction Window | Dates to be announced |
| NEET PG Admit Card 2026 | ~2–3 weeks before August 30 (expected early-mid August) |
| NEET PG Exam Date 2026 | August 30, 2026 (confirmed) |
| Result Expected | By September 30, 2026 |
| Application Fee (General/OBC/EWS) | ₹3,500 |
| Application Fee (SC/ST/PwD) | ₹2,500 |
| Official Portal | natboard.edu.in |
How to Fill the NEET PG Application Form 2026
- Read the complete Information Bulletin (available from July 1, 4:00 PM at natboard.edu.in) before starting
- Visit natboard.edu.in and register as a new user providing your name, email, and mobile number
- Log in with your credentials and fill the NEET PG Application Form 2026 — personal details, MBBS institution, internship completion date, NMC/State Council registration number
- Upload photograph and signature in the prescribed format
- Select three preferred test states for NEET PG Test State Selection — first preference must match your correspondence state
- Verify your correspondence address carefully — it cannot be edited after final submission
- Pay the application fee through online modes and save the payment confirmation
- Submit and download or print the final application form for records
- Track the NEET PG Correction Window announcement for any limited post-submission corrections
⚠ Critical After Final Submission: Once you submit the NEET PG Application Form 2026, your correspondence address and test state preferences become permanently locked — they cannot be changed even through the correction window. Verify these two fields with absolute care before hitting submit.
📌 Expert Analysis
Medical postgraduate admissions advisors tracking NBEMS NEET PG 2026 note that the new centre allotment policy — explicitly removing any first-come-first-served advantage — is a meaningful departure from candidate expectations built up over previous years. The practical implication: there is now no strategic reason to submit your application on Day 1 to secure a preferred centre. The meaningful reason to apply early remains NBEMS's own advice around avoiding last-day technical issues, not centre preference advantage. However, the non-editability of correspondence address and test state preferences after submission makes it doubly important to verify these details before any early submission.
FAQs
Q1. When did NEET PG 2026 Registration begin?
NEET PG 2026 Registration opened on July 1, 2026, from 5:00 PM at natboard.edu.in. The NEET PG Registration Last Date is July 21, 2026 (11:55 PM).
Q2. What are the new NEET PG Centre Allotment Rules for 2026?
NBEMS has confirmed that NEET PG Centre Allotment Rules for 2026 explicitly state that early submission of the application does not confer any preferential right for test state, city, or centre allotment. Candidates choose three preferred test states during application, with their first preference mandatorily matching their correspondence state. After submission, these preferences cannot be changed.
Q3. What is the NEET PG Exam Date 2026?
The NEET PG Exam Date 2026 is August 30, 2026, as confirmed by NBEMS. The result is expected to be declared by September 30, 2026.
Q4. What is NEET PG Eligibility 2026?
NEET PG Eligibility requires a valid MBBS degree or provisional certificate from a recognised institution, completion of a compulsory rotatory internship, and permanent or provisional registration with NMC or a State Medical Council. Foreign MBBS graduates must have qualified FMGE first. No upper age limit; no restriction on attempts.
Q5. When will the NEET PG Admit Card 2026 be released?
The NEET PG Admit Card 2026 is expected approximately 2–3 weeks before the August 30 exam date, i.e., around early-to-mid August 2026. It will be downloadable from natboard.edu.in using your application number and password.
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