The NBEMS has declared the tentative schedule for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate Examination. The exam this year will take place on Sunday, the 30th of August, 2026.
In addition to the NEET PG examination announcement, the body also announced the dates for the NEET MDS examination to be held at an earlier date on May 2, 2026. Both examinations will be conducted through the computer-based test option.
NEET PG 2026 Important Dates and Deadlines
Event / Activity
Tentative Date / Deadline
Notes
Information Bulletin Release
February 2026
Detailed guidelines, eligibility, and registration instructions will be published.
Online Registration Begins
February-March 2026
Candidates can apply through the NBEMS portal.
Last Date for Registration
March 2026
No applications accepted after this date.
Correction Window
March-April 2026
Limited time to edit application details.
Admit Card Release
August 2026 (mid-month)
Downloadable from the NBEMS website.
NEET PG 2026 Exam Date
August 30, 2026 (Sunday)
Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across centres in India.
Internship Completion Deadline
September 30, 2026
Mandatory for eligibility.
Result Declaration
September 2026 (late)
Results are typically announced within 3-4 weeks of the exam.
Counselling Process
October-December 2026
Conducted by MCC for seat allocation in MD/MS/PG Diploma courses.
NEET PG 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Internship Completion: Candidates should complete their compulsory rotatory internship by the stipulated cut-off dates (30th September for PG, 31st May for MDS).
Registration: Information bulletins will contain the detailed registration instructions. it will be made available in February 2026.
Disqualification: Failure to meet internship deadlines voids the student's application immediately.
Impact on NEET PG Aspirants
The announcement is crucial news for medical graduates as it:
Offers sufficient preparation time before the examination.
Assist the student in matching the completion of their internship against the eligibility criteria.
Provides clarity to academic institutions to plan accordingly.
There is also room for ambiguity regarding the dates of the exams, and this announcement will ensure proper planning of the preparations necessary for the exams.
NEET PG 2026 Exam Format
The Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT
Content: The contents of the exam will include knowledge of different medical subjects under the MD/MS course.
Centres: Being conducted at multiple centers in India, making it easily accessible.
What's Next?
Information bulletin: it will be released in February 2026 and will provide information about the registration, fee, syllabus
Admit Cards: Expected in August 2026, closer to the date of the examination.
Results: Results are usually announced a few weeks after the exam, followed by counselling rounds.
Expert Note
Experts from the education industry emphasise that the move of the NBEMS to announce the tentative dates well before the allotted time is a welcome move. As this move will help aspirants, they can then plan better. Also, the fact that the internship details are announced well in advance eliminates any confusion on the matter that often causes distress among students.
The announcement of the NEET PG 2026 exam scheduled on August 30, 2026, represents an important milestone for aspiring medical graduates seeking a path towards further academic progress.
