The NEET PG 2026 examination held on Aug 30 across designated centres in the country, with more than 2.73 lakh medical graduates registered to compete for admission to postgraduate medical programmes.
Exam Conducted in Single Shift
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is conducting the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2026 in computer-based mode.
The examination is being held in a single shift from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM, with candidates appearing at examination centres across multiple cities.
Candidates Reach Centres Across Cities
Medical graduates were seen arriving at examination centres in cities including Agra, Chennai, Kanchipuram and Delhi ahead of the examination.
Candidates expressed a mix of nervousness and confidence as they prepared to take the postgraduate medical entrance test after completing their MBBS studies.
An Agra-based candidate, Chayaa, said she was nervous before the examination but hoped for a positive outcome.
Another candidate, Kirti, said she prepared through coaching and by revising her MBBS study material before appearing for the test.
Gateway to Postgraduate Medical Courses
NEET PG serves as the entrance examination for admission to postgraduate medical courses across India. Thousands of medical graduates compete through the examination for seats in MD, MS and other postgraduate medical programmes.
The test marks an important step for MBBS graduates seeking to pursue specialist medical education.
NEET UG 2026 Faced Earlier Controversy
The NEET PG examination follows the NEET UG 2026 test, which was conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on May 3 in pen-and-paper mode.
The undergraduate examination was later cancelled following allegations of a paper leak and other irregularities. A re-examination was subsequently conducted on June 21 for affected candidates.
Around 22.79 lakh candidates had registered for NEET UG 2026, with the examination conducted at centres across India and abroad.
The developments surrounding NEET UG 2026 had put the conduct of national-level medical entrance examinations under increased scrutiny.
