National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate
Registration opens
1 Jul 2026
Registration closes
21 Jul 2026
Admit card release
26 Aug 2026
Exam date
30 Aug 2026
Result declared
24 Sept 2026
Result declared 24 Sept 2026 at natboard.edu.in. Scorecards from 1 Oct 2026.
Application fee
₹3500(₹2500 SC/ST/reserved)
Official website
https://natboard.edu.inNEET PG is the single entrance exam for admission to nearly all MD/MS/PG Diploma medical seats in India - government and private colleges alike - for MBBS graduates who have completed their compulsory rotating internship. Conducted once a year by NBEMS (National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences).
Mode
Computer-based test (CBT)
Duration
3.5 hours, single session
Questions
200
Marking scheme
+4 correct / -1 incorrect
NEET PG score alone does not allot a seat - admission happens through separate counselling rounds: All India Quota (15% of government seats, via the Medical Counselling Committee) and State Quota (the remaining 85%, plus all private-college and deemed-university seats, via each state's own counselling authority), both based on NEET PG rank and category.
The minimum score needed to qualify, by category, over the last 2 years.
| Category | Qualifying percentile | 2025 marks | 2024 marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 50th | 276/800 | 291/800 |
| OBC-NCL / SC / ST | 40th | 235/800 | 257/800 |
Same rule as NEET UG: the percentile is fixed, the marks move each year. Clearing this qualifies you for NEET PG counselling (MD/MS/PG diploma) - it isn't a guarantee of a seat, which depends on rank.
Last verified 27 Sept 2026. Dates and eligibility can change - always confirm on the official notification before applying.
NEET PG 2026
Results declared · 30 Aug 2026
