🩺 NEET PG 2026 — MD/MS Entrance Guide

NEET PG 2026 Guide: Eligibility, Pattern, Counselling & MD/MS Colleges

Your complete NEET PG 2026 guide — the NBEMS exam for MD, MS and PG Diploma seats: eligibility, pattern and marking, the MCC All-India-Quota and state counselling, and the medical colleges admitting through NEET PG, each linked to its fees, cutoffs and seats.

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By Krishna Pandey, Founder & Lead Counsellor · Reviewed by Shijin Joy, MBBS Admissions Lead · Updated 19 June 2026

Quick Answer NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test — Postgraduate) is the single entrance exam for MD, MS and PG Diploma admissions across India, conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). Rank is used for the 50% All-India-Quota counselling by the MCC and for state PG-medical counselling. Eligibility requires an MBBS degree and completion of the compulsory internship. NEET PG 2026 dates are to be announced — confirm at natboard.edu.in.

NEET PG — Key Facts

Conducting body: National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)
Purpose: admission to MD, MS and PG Diploma courses across India — 50% All-India-Quota seats through MCC and the rest through state counselling
Mode & frequency: Computer-based, conducted once a year; the schedule has shifted across recent cycles, so confirm the current calendar
Eligibility: MBBS recognised by the NMC + completed/ongoing internship + valid registration

NEET PG 2026 Exam Overview

NEET PG is the gateway to postgraduate medical education in India. The single computer-based test ranks candidates for MD, MS and PG Diploma seats, with 50% of seats filled through the All-India Quota by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and the remainder through individual state counselling. Because the NEET PG calendar has changed in recent years, always verify the latest official notification. For management/NRI PG seats, see our direct MD/MS admission guide.

NEET PG 2026 Important Dates (Expected)

Event	Expected window
Information bulletin & registration	To be announced by NBEMS
NEET PG 2026 exam	To be announced (confirm at natboard.edu.in)
Result & rank	After the exam
MCC All-India-Quota & state counselling	After result declaration

⚠ These NEET PG dates are indicative (based on the usual cycle) — the official 2026 schedule was not released at the time of writing. Always confirm on the official portal natboard.edu.in before planning.

NEET PG 2026 Eligibility

To appear for NEET PG you must hold an MBBS degree recognised under the NMC Act, have completed (or be due to complete) the compulsory rotating internship by the prescribed cut-off date, and hold a valid permanent or provisional registration with the NMC or a State Medical Council. There is no upper age limit and no cap on attempts.

NEET PG Exam Pattern & Marking

Single paper of multiple-choice questions spanning the full MBBS curriculum — pre-clinical, para-clinical and clinical subjects
Computer-based, with questions weighted across the major subjects of the undergraduate course

NEET PG is typically a multiple-choice test with +4 for a correct answer and −1 for an incorrect one, reported as a percentile and an All-India Rank. The exact number of questions and the duration are set in each year’s information bulletin, so confirm them officially. Ranks feed MCC (All-India Quota) and state PG-medical counselling.

Colleges Accepting NEET PG 2026 — Full List

NEET PG ranks are used to admit MD/MS candidates at government and private medical colleges nationwide. Below are the colleges on FindUrCollege with MD/MS (PG) admission pages. Click any college for its fees, cutoffs, placements and admission process.

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Frequently Asked Questions — NEET PG 2026

Who conducts NEET PG and what is it for?

NEET PG is conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) for admission to MD, MS and PG Diploma courses — 50% All-India-Quota seats via MCC and the rest via state counselling.

What is the eligibility for NEET PG 2026?

An MBBS degree recognised by the NMC, completion of the compulsory rotating internship by the cut-off date, and a valid NMC/State Medical Council registration. There is no upper age limit.

When is NEET PG 2026?

NEET PG is held once a year, but the schedule has shifted in recent cycles. NEET PG 2026 dates are yet to be announced by NBEMS — confirm at natboard.edu.in.

What is the NEET PG marking scheme?

A multiple-choice test, typically +4 for a correct answer and −1 for a wrong one, reported as a percentile and All-India Rank. Confirm the exact question count in the official bulletin.

How are NEET PG seats allotted?

Through the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for the 50% All-India Quota and through state counselling for state-quota seats, both based on your NEET PG rank and choices.

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