{"id":3683,"date":"2026-08-12T18:53:57","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T13:23:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iimtu.edu.in\/blog\/?p=3683"},"modified":"2026-08-12T18:53:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T13:23:57","slug":"neet-pg-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iimtu.edu.in\/blog\/neet-pg-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"NEET PG 2026: Exam Date, Eligibility, Application Form, Pattern & Latest Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"

For MBBS graduates across India, NEET PG 2026<\/strong><\/a> marks the next major milestone on the road to specialization. Conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), this single national entrance exam decides admission into MD, MS, PG Diploma, Post-MBBS DNB, Direct 6-Year DrNB, and NBEMS Diploma programs across the country. With registration already underway, here’s a complete, up-to-date breakdown of everything aspirants need to know.<\/p>\n

NEET PG 2026 Exam Date<\/h2>\n

According to NBEMS’s official notice, the NEET PG 2026<\/strong> exam is scheduled for August 30, 2026<\/strong>, conducted in a computer-based format. Registration for the NEET PG exam<\/strong> <\/a>opened on July 1, 2026, with the application window closing on July 21, 2026, followed by a form correction window starting July 25, 2026. Candidates should treat these dates as confirmed per the latest NBEMS notification, but it’s always worth checking the official website natboard.edu.in<\/a><\/strong> regularly, since exam bodies occasionally issue last-minute updates.<\/p>\n

NEET PG 2026 Application Form: Step-by-Step<\/h2>\n

The application process for NEET PG 2026 follows a fairly structured sequence:<\/p>\n

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  1. Register<\/strong> on the official NBEMS portal using basic personal details to generate login credentials.<\/li>\n
  2. Log in and fill the application form<\/strong> with personal information, educational qualifications, and your preferred exam city.<\/li>\n
  3. Upload scanned documents<\/strong> \u2014 MBBS degree\/provisional certificate, internship completion certificate, passport-size photograph, and signature, following the specified image guidelines.<\/li>\n
  4. Pay the application fee<\/strong> online via credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI. For 2026, the fee stands at \u20b93,500 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates, and \u20b92,500 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates, reflecting a recent fee reduction by NBEMS.<\/li>\n
  5. Review and submit<\/strong> the form, and save a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    NBEMS has also introduced a few procedural changes this cycle, including updated rules around test city selection, photograph guidelines, and Aadhaar-based authentication \u2014 so it’s worth reading the official information bulletin carefully before submitting your application.<\/p>\n

    NEET PG 2026 Eligibility Criteria<\/h2>\n

    To appear for the exam, candidates must meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n