Overview Summary
The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Postgraduate courses (NEET PG) is conducted by NBEMS as the single entrance examination for admission to MD, MS and PG Diploma programmes in medical colleges across India. Seats are filled through MCC (All India Quota) and state counselling.
Advisory Note
NBEMS has not released the NEET PG 2027 schedule or information bulletin. NEET PG 2026 was held on 30 August 2026. Check natboard.edu.in for the official 2027 announcement.
Official Portal
Official website: https://natboard.edu.in
Official Portal
Application portal: https://nbe.edu.in
NEET PG at a Glance
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Full name | NEET PG 2027 |
| Conducting body | National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) |
| Level | National |
| Mode | Online (CBT) |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Exam date | Not announced |
| Registration | Not announced |
| Official website | https://natboard.edu.in |
NEET PG Important Dates
| Event | Date / Timeline | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Information bulletin & registration | To be announced by NBEMS | Not announced |
| NEET PG 2027 exam | To be announced by NBEMS | Not announced |
| Result | To be announced | Not announced |
| Reference: NEET PG 2026 exam | 30 August 2026 | Completed |
Dates last checked by CollegeDarbar on 16 October 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
NEET PG Eligibility Criteria
- MBBS degree or provisional MBBS pass certificate recognised under the NMC Act.
- Permanent or provisional registration with the NMC or a State Medical Council.
- Completion of the one-year compulsory rotating internship on or before the cut-off date notified by NBEMS for that cycle.
- Foreign medical graduates must meet the screening/registration requirements specified by NMC.
NEET PG Exam Pattern
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer-based test |
| Questions | 200 multiple-choice questions |
| Duration | 3 hours 30 minutes |
| Marking | +4 for each correct answer, −1 for each incorrect answer |
| Total marks | 800 |
| Sections | Five time-bound sections (in recent cycles) |
This is the pattern used in recent cycles. Confirm the 2027 pattern in the NBEMS bulletin.
NEET PG Syllabus
- Pre-clinical: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry.
- Para-clinical: Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine, Community Medicine (PSM).
- Clinical: General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Anaesthesia, Radiodiagnosis and Radiotherapy.
- The syllabus follows the MBBS curriculum prescribed by the NMC.
How to Apply for NEET PG
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Step 1: Register on the NBEMS portal when the bulletin is released.
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Step 2: Fill personal, MBBS and internship details.
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Step 3: Upload photograph, signature and thumb impression as per specifications.
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Step 4: Pay the application fee and choose test-city preferences.
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Step 5: Download the admit card from the NBEMS portal before the exam.
NEET PG Application Fee
NBEMS publishes category-wise fees in the information bulletin.
Colleges Accepting NEET PG
50% All India Quota seats in government medical colleges through MCC counselling
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Deemed and central universities, AFMS institutes through MCC
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State quota seats through state counselling authorities
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Private medical colleges through state/MCC counselling as applicable
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NEET PG Preparation Tips
- Build subject-wise revision cycles around high-yield clinical subjects.
- Practise full-length 200-question CBTs to manage time within section time limits.
- Track the internship cut-off date — missing it makes you ineligible for that cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Official Sources
- [NBEMS – official website](https://natboard.edu.in)
- [Medical Counselling Committee](https://mcc.nic.in)