The NEET PG 2026 examination was scheduled for 2,73,096 candidates at 1,111 examination centres across 339 cities, covering all 36 States and Union Territories. A total of 2,65,980 candidates appeared for the examination, with the examination successfully completed for approximately 2,63,535 candidates.

On August 30, the Press Information Bureau's Fact Check unit rejected social media claims that the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) Postgraduate (PG) question paper was leaked in Jaipur, calling the allegation misleading. The post said that there was no paper leak in the examination. 

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Candidates whose names will be included in the NEET PG 2026 merit list will be eligible for the NEET Postgraduate counselling process.

Once the provisional answer key and response sheet are released, candidates will be able to calculate their probable scores using the NEET PG marking scheme. Candidates can use the following rules to calculate their raw scores:

• For each correct response: 4 marks
• For incorrect answer: -1 mark
• Unattempted question: Zero

The medical board has announced that in cases where the mandatory NOC was not submitted by the candidates, the allotted seats were cancelled. 

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— NBEMS (@NBEMS_Official) September 19, 2026

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences constituted a three-member committee under the chairpersonship of Gayatri Rathore, Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department of the Rajasthan government, to investigate the internal power supply failure that disrupted the NEET PG 2026 examination at the iON Digital Zone iDZ Sitapura centres in Jaipur, Rajasthan, according to a report by ANI citing NBEMS sources.

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According to the official exam notification, the result for the NEET PG 2026 will be declared by September 30. The result will be made available on the official website, natboard.edu.in. 

According to the official exam notification, the result for the NEET PG 2026 will be declared by September 30. The result will be made available on the official website, natboard.edu.in. 

According to the official exam notification, the result for the NEET PG 2026 will be declared by September 30. The result will be made available on the official website, natboard.edu.in. 

The MBEMS is expected to release the NEET Postgraduate answer key 2026 anytime soon on its official website, natboard.edu.in. Candidates can expect an official update from the medical board soon. 

Issuing clarification on the issue, the medical board stated that the requirement of NOC is in continuation of the practice followed in previous years and was not introduced for the first time. 

Debunking some media reports on the requirement of NOC, the medical board stated that the NEET PG candidates were clearly informed that the NOC was a mandatory document required to be submitted at the time of registration.

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— NBEMS (@NBEMS_Official) September 19, 2026

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) conducted the NEET PG 2026. According to official information, the role of NBEMS is limited to the conduct of NEET PG, declaration of the result and handing over the result to the designated counseling authority. NBEMS has no role in counselling and allotment of medical PG seats. Verification of documents and eligibility determination of the candidates will be undertaken at the time of counselling or admission process by the concerned authority, the official notification stated. 

Speaking about the arrangements, a candidate, Dr Mihir Singh, said, "Regarding the exam preparation, I would say it was good. The preparation was solid last time also. But the management of the exam itself was terrible. The government really needs to pay attention to these things. They did not really have adequate arrangements in place beforehand. We faced a lot of difficulties there, and hopefully, the exam will be conducted properly."

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences is expected to release the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) Postgraduate (PG) answer key 2026 anytime soon on its official website, natboard.edu.in. 

The NEET PG 2026 re-examination was conducted on September 5 for the candidates who could not complete the test during the original examination on August 30 in Jaipur. The re-exam was conducted from 3 pm to 6:30 pm.

Candidates wait in a queue outside the examination centre to appear for the NEET PG 2026 examination, in Patna on August 30.

Image credit: ANI 

The NEET PG 2026 examination comprised of 180 multiple choice questions with each question having four options. Time allotted for the examination was 3 hours 30 minutes.

The following medical institutions are not covered under centralised admissions for MD or MS seats through the NEET PG:

• AIIMS, New Delhi and other AIIMS
• PGIMER, Chandigarh
• JIPMER, Puducherry
• NIMHANS, Bengaluru
• Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram

Candidates can access the NEET PG result at nbe.edu.in by logging in to the NEET PG exam portal. Along with the NEET PG 2026 results, the NBEMS will also release the NEET PG cutoff. Candidates who achieve scores above the minimum cutoff will be considered qualified. NBEMS will also release a NEET PG merit list along with the cut-off list. 

Candidates being checked before appearing for the NEET PG 2026 examination outside an examination centre in Patna on August 30.

(ANI Photo)

NEET PG 2026 candidates can use the following marking scheme to calculate their probable raw scores:

• For each correct response: 4 marks
• For incorrect answer: -1 mark
• Unattempted question: Zero

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According to the official exam notification, the result for the NEET PG 2026 will be declared by September 30. The result will be made available on the official website, natboard.edu.in. 

The eligibility criteria for participating in the NEET PG counselling process are as follows:

• General/EWS: 50th Percentile
• UR PwBD: 45th Percentile
• SC/ST/OBC: 40th Percentile

Read full story | NEET PG 2026: How Result Is Declared? Qualifying Criteria, Percentile Calculation Explained

Once the NEET PG 2026 answer key link is available, candidates will be able to check the question IDs, correct answers, and the responses recorded during the examination.

According to official information, the examination centres were placed under live CCTV surveillance, which was continuously monitored from the NBEMS Command Centre at its Headquarters in Dwarka. A dedicated team of 190 personnel from NBEMS and TCS was deployed for real-time surveillance and monitoring.

According to official report, the nationwide examination was supported by extensive real-time monitoring and stringent security measures. A total of 2,527 faculty members were appointed as Independent Appraisers to oversee the conduct of the examination. In addition, more than 700 senior faculty members, including Deans, Directors, Medical Superintendents and senior professors, were deployed as Flying Squad members.

A girl took her National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) Postgraduate (PG) 2026 exam on August 30, 2026, while her parents' whereabouts were unknown after Nepal floods. 

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The NEET PG 2026 exam was held on August 30, 2026, across the country. A total of 2,65,980 candidates appeared for the exam, with the examination successfully completed for 2,63,535 candidates, the official notice announced.

Additionally, a re-exam for 2,445 candidates affected by technical disruption at iON Digital Zone iDZ Sitapura centres, Jaipur, Rajasthan was held on September 5, 2026, at 3 pm.

The NBEMS is expected to publish the NEET PG 2026 answer key anytime soon. Candidates will be able to download the response sheet and answer key PDF from the official website.