NEET PG 2026 Registration Begins: Official Dates, Major Allocation Overhaul, and Key Guidelines Issued NEW DELHI — The National Board of Ex...
NEET PG 2026 Registration Begins: Official Dates, Major Allocation Overhaul, and Key Guidelines Issued
NEW DELHI — The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has officially opened the online registration portal for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2026.
According to the official information bulletin released by NBEMS, the registration window will remain open for three weeks, closing on July 21, 2026, at 11:55 PM.
Key Timelines for NEET PG 2026
Candidates are advised to closely track the official examination schedule to avoid missing critical deadlines:
| Event | Important Date |
| Online Registration Starts | July 1, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Submit Application | July 21, 2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | July 25 to July 28, 2026 |
| Final Correction Window (Images/Photo) | July 31 to August 10, 2026 |
| Test City Intimation Slip Release | August 11, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | August 27, 2026 |
| NEET PG 2026 Exam Date | August 30, 2026 |
| Declaration of Results | By September 30, 2026 |
| Internship Completion Cut-off Date | September 30, 2026 |
Major Changes: No More "First-Come, First-Served" Allotment
In a major structural shift to streamline exam logistics and boost transparency, NBEMS has officially eliminated the traditional first-come, first-served mechanism for center allocation.
Test State Selection: Candidates must now select three preferred test states rather than specific cities.
Location Criteria: The first preferred state must strictly match the correspondence address provided in the application form, while the remaining two choices must be neighboring states.
Final Discretion: NBEMS will make every effort to allocate centers based on state preferences but retains the right to assign a center anywhere across India due to logistical or security demands.
Mandatory Image & Document Compliance
The board has issued a strict advisory regarding document uploads to prevent application rejections or withheld admit cards.
Photographs: Must be captured within the last three months and match specific dimensions.
Applications with morphed, unclear, or non-compliant images will face immediate disqualification. Identification: Real-time Aadhaar authentication and biometric verifications are standard protocols for security at the exam gates.
Eligibility Criteria & Application Fees
Candidates must hold a recognized MBBS degree or Provisional Pass Certificate and possess a permanent or provisional registration certificate issued by the NMC or State Medical Council.
General / OBC / EWS Category: ₹3,500
SC / ST / PwBD Category: ₹2,500
The fee must be remitted via the integrated online payment gateway using credit cards, debit cards, or net banking facilities.
How to Apply: Eligible candidates can visit the official portal at
natboard.edu.in, generate a user ID and password via the registration link, log in to complete the data entries, upload necessary attachments, and finalize their submission by completing the fee payment.
