Overview
NEET PG is the national entrance test for admission to MD, MS and postgraduate diploma courses in medicine, as well as the DNB courses of the National Board. It is held by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) for MBBS graduates. The score and rank are used by the central counselling body (MCC) and by state authorities to allot seats by merit, category and quota. The pattern, dates and eligibility, including the internship cut-off date, are announced in the information bulletin each year, so read it before you plan.
At a glance
Who can apply
Check the current information bulletin: age, attempts and qualification rules can change.
- Candidates with an MBBS degree or a provisional pass certificate from an institution recognised by the National Medical Commission
- A permanent or provisional registration with the National Medical Commission or a State Medical Council is needed for admission. Check the exact documents needed in the bulletin.
- The compulsory rotating internship must be completed by the date given in the bulletin for that year. Students who are close to completion should read this date carefully.
- Indian citizens, Overseas Citizens of India, Persons of Indian Origin and eligible foreign nationals can apply under the conditions in the bulletin
- Rules on age and number of attempts, if any, are in the current bulletin, which is the final word.
- Reservation rules and qualifying marks for different categories are decided by the regulator and the counselling authority. Check them in the counselling notice.
Exam pattern
As described in recent official bulletins. The bulletin of the current cycle is final.
Syllabus areas
How to apply and appear
- Read the NBEMS information bulletin for NEET PG and note the dates and eligibility
- Register on the NBEMS portal with a valid email address and mobile number
- Fill in the application form, choose the exam cities and upload the photograph, signature and documents asked for
- Pay the examination fee online and keep the receipt
- Use the correction window, if one is given, to fix errors in the form
- Download the admit card and note your reporting time and ID requirements
- Appear for the computer based test at your allotted centre
- Check the result and scorecard on the NBEMS website
From exam to admission
- 1Read the bulletinCheck the eligibility, the internship date and the exam dates on the NBEMS website
- 2Register and applyComplete the online application, upload documents and pay the fee
- 3Admit cardDownload the admit card and exam city details
- 4Appear for NEET PGTake the computer based test at your centre
- 5Result and rankCheck your scorecard and rank on the official website
- 6Counselling registrationRegister with MCC for the all India quota and with your state authority for state seats
- 7Choice fillingRank the courses and colleges in the order you really prefer, then lock your choices
- 8Allotment and joiningCheck the seat allotment, complete document verification and report to the college by the last date
After the exam
- NBEMS publishes the result and scorecard. A rank is created for counselling.
- MCC conducts counselling for the all India quota seats, and for central and deemed institutions, in several rounds
- States conduct counselling for their own seats, with their own domicile and category rules
- Read the rules on service bond, seat leaving and exit before you lock your choices, because they differ by state and institution
- DNB seats are filled through a separate process run by NBEMS using the same score. Check the NBEMS counselling notice for the schedule.
- A score is only an entry to counselling. Seats depend on your rank, quota, choices and availability, and cannot be promised by anyone.
Courses this exam leads to
Official sources
- NBEMS (National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences)natboard.edu.in
- Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)mcc.nic.in
- National Medical Commissionwww.nmc.org.in
Frequently asked questions
Who conducts NEET PG?
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) conducts it. Counselling is run by MCC and the state authorities.
Is NEET PG a computer based test?
Yes, it has been held as a computer based test at exam centres.
Can I apply before I finish my internship?
Often yes, provided you will complete it by the date fixed in the bulletin for that year. Read that date carefully.
Is NEET PG only for MD and MS?
It is used for MD, MS, postgraduate diploma and DNB seats. Some institutions that were earlier outside it may also follow it, so confirm in the notice.
Is one NEET PG rank used by all states?
The test is national, but states run their own counselling for state seats under their own rules.
Does a clinical subject need a different exam?
No. The same exam is used for all specialities. Your rank decides which branch and college you can get in counselling.
Can anyone promise a seat through this exam?
No. A score gives you access to counselling. The seat depends on your rank, category, quota and choices. We help you plan, never promise outcomes.
Dates, syllabus, pattern, eligibility and fees are published by the conducting body for each cycle. Always read the current official information bulletin.
Content checked against the official sources above in 2026-10. Rules, dates and eligibility change every cycle: always confirm on the official notice. This page is general guidance, not legal advice or an admission guarantee.