Entrance Exam Guide 2026
Master NEET PG: Step into Your Specialization
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Exam Overview
Conducted By
National Board of Examinations (NBE)
Frequency
Once a year
Exam Mode
Online (Computer Based Test)
Duration
3 Hours 30 Minutes
Eligibility Criteria
- Recognized MBBS degree or provisional pass certificate.
- Completed 1-year mandatory rotatory internship by the stipulated deadline.
- Permanent/Provisional registration certificate issued by NMC or State Medical Council.
Syllabus Highlights
- Pre-Clinical: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry.
- Para-Clinical: Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine, Social & Preventive Medicine.
- Clinical: General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Radiology, Anesthesia, Radiotherapy.
Paper Pattern
- Total Questions: 200 MCQs (recently changed format).
- Marking Scheme: +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect.
- Medium: English only.
- Time Management: Divided into time-bound sections.
Important Dates
| Event | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Information Bulletin Release | April 2026 (Tentative) |
| Registration Window | April - May 2026 |
| NEET PG 2026 Exam Date | June/July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Result Declaration | Within 30 days of exam |
Participating Colleges
- All Government Medical Colleges (State & All India Quota)
- All Private Medical Colleges and Deemed Universities
- DNB Broad Specialty Hospitals
- Post MBBS NBE Diploma Institutions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NEET PG required for AIIMS?
No, AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER, and NIMHANS conduct their own combined entrance exam called INI-CET.
Are FMGs eligible for NEET PG?
Yes, Foreign Medical Graduates who have passed the FMGE and completed their internship are fully eligible.
What is the qualifying percentile?
Typically, 50th percentile for General/EWS, 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC, and 45th percentile for UR-PwD.
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