The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released the provisional exam schedule for NEET-PG 2026 and NEET-MDS 2026, two key entrance exams for postgraduate medical and dental courses in India. The announcement gives clarity to aspirants and marks the start of the admission cycle for the 2026 academic year.
As per the official notice, NEET PG Exam and NEET MDS Exam 2026 is likely to be conducted on Saturday, 2 May 2026. To be eligible for this exam, candidates must complete their mandatory internship by 31 May 2026. On the other hand, NEET-PG 2026 is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, 30 August 2026, with the internship completion deadline set for 30 September 2026.
Both examinations will be held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode at designated centres across the country. NBEMS has clarified that admission to MD, MS and PG Diploma courses will be done only through NEET-PG, and no separate entrance exams are allowed by state governments, private colleges, or universities for these programs. However, some medical institutions are excluded from NEET-PG admissions and follow their own admission rules as per existing regulations. This system helps maintain a uniform admission process nationwide, while allowing exceptions for specific institutions.
Delhi High Court Rejects PIL Against Lower NEET PG 2025 Cut-Off
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) that challenged the government’s decision to reduce the qualifying cut-off marks for NEET PG 2025 admissions to postgraduate medical courses.
The petitioner had argued that lowering the cut-off could compromise the quality of doctors entering specialist programs and pose a risk to patient safety, according to PTI.
However, a bench led by Chief Justice DK Upadhayay and Justice Tejas Karia rejected the plea, stating that the goal of higher education is to improve skills and knowledge, not to judge the overall quality of doctors. The court also questioned whether it would be in the public interest to leave postgraduate medical seats vacant, emphasizing the need to fill available seats for the benefit of the healthcare system.
NEET-PG 2026 Exam Pattern and Syllabus Released
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has marked the exam pattern and syllabus for NEET-PG 2026, providing candidates with clarity on the structure and subjects of the highly competitive test.
The exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode, consisting of 200 multiple-choice questions. Each question carries 4 marks, and candidates will lose 1 mark for every incorrect answer. The total duration of the exam is 3 hours and 30 minutes, testing both knowledge and decision-making skills under strict time limits.
The syllabus covers all subjects taught during MBBS, including Pre-Clinical, Para-Clinical, and Clinical subjects. Candidates are advised to focus on core areas such as Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine, Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Orthopedics, and Community Medicine. NBEMS has emphasized that understanding the exam pattern and marking scheme is crucial for effective preparation and maximizing scores.
NEET-PG 2026 Preparation Tips
- Understand the exam pattern and syllabus, covering all MBBS subjects including Pre-Clinical, Para-Clinical and Clinical areas.
- Create a realistic study plan, dividing topics by importance and difficulty and allocate time for regular revision.
- Use standard study materials such as MBBS textbooks and high-yield PG entrance guides to strengthen concepts.
- Solve previous years’ question papers to get familiar with question types and exam trends.
- Take full-length mock tests to improve time management and identify weak areas.
- Join coaching or online test series (optional) for structured guidance, topic-wise practice and doubt clearing.
- Focus on regular revision of important concepts, formulas and high-yield topics to retain information.
- Maintain a healthy routine with proper sleep, a balanced diet and short breaks to reduce stress.
- Engage in group discussions with peers or seniors to understand difficult topics and improve problem-solving skills.
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