NEET PG 2026 registration begins, exam on Aug 30: Direct link, how to fill application form, exam date , changes to centre allocation and more

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), New Delhi, has opened the application process for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) PG 2026 from 5 pm on July 1. The registration window will remain open until July 21 at 11:55 pm.

According to the official notification, the NEET PG 2026 examination will be conducted on August 30 in a computer-based mode. Eligible candidates can submit their application forms through the official website, natboard.edu.in.

NBEMS has advised applicants to carefully go through the Information Bulletin 2026 before filling out the application form. As per the official announcement, the bulletin will be available on the official portal from 4 pm on July 1.


The board has also urged candidates not to wait until the final day to complete the online application process.

How to apply for NEET PG 2026

Candidates can complete the NEET PG 2026 application process by following these steps:

• Visit nbe.edu.in.
• Click on the "NEET-PG" link.
• Enter the required details, including name, date of birth, gender, email ID and mobile number.
• Create a User ID and password, then proceed to fill out the application form.
• Pay the NEET PG 2026 application fee.
• Verify all the entered details and submit the application form.

Direct to fill up the NEET PG 2026 form

Documents required for NEET PG 2026 registration

NBEMS has advised candidates to keep the required documents and information ready before filling out the application form. These include:

• Applicant's name
• Mobile number
• Email address
• Gender
• Nationality
• Date of birth
• Country of nationality
• Alternate mobile number
• Father's name
• Mother's name
• Government-issued photo identification
• Government-issued photo identification number
• Passport number
• OCI card number
• Voter ID card number
• PAN card number
• Driving licence number
• Mark of identification 1 (on face)
• Mark of identification 2 (birth mark/body mark)
• Correspondence address
• Permanent address
• NMC/SMC registration number
• Payment details
• Category-related documents, if applicable.

No first come, first serve allocation of exam centres

NBEMS clarified that the allotment of the test state, exam city and test centre will not be made on a first come, first serve basis.

The official document stated, "Candidates may note that early submission of the application form does not confer any preferential right for allotment of any particular Test State, Test City or Test Centre".

NBEMS issues application and exam day guidelines

In an advisory issued on July 1, NBEMS instructed candidates to carefully read the eligibility criteria and application guidelines before submitting their forms.

Applicants have been directed to upload a recent photograph, not older than three months, along with their signature and other required images in accordance with the prescribed image upload guidelines.

The board has also advised candidates to reach their examination centres well before the reporting time to ensure timely completion of authentication, identity verification, biometric verification and security procedures.

According to the official notification, the NEET PG 2026 result will be declared by September 30.