NEET PG Answer Key 2026 is expected soon. Candidates can check the provisional answer key and response sheet on the NBEMS website to calculate their probable scores. The NEET PG 2026 result is scheduled to be declared by September 30.

NEET PG Answer Key 2026: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is expected to release the NEET PG 2026 provisional answer key and response sheet soon. Candidates will be able to use the response sheet to check their recorded answers against the official responses and estimate their probable scores. However, the exact release date and time should be confirmed through the official NBEMS website.

The NEET PG 2026 examination was conducted on August 30, 2026. A total of 2,73,096 candidates were scheduled to appear at 1,111 examination centres across 339 cities. Of these, 2,65,980 candidates appeared, while the examination was successfully completed for approximately 2,63,535 candidates. A re-examination was conducted for 2,445 candidates in Jaipur after a power failure disrupted the exam at two centres.

Candidates should keep their login credentials ready and regularly check natboard.edu.in and nbe.edu.in for the latest NEET PG answer key 2026 update.

NEET PG Answer Key 2026: Latest Update

The NEET PG 2026 answer key is expected to be released shortly. Recent reports indicate that NBEMS is preparing to provide candidates with access to the provisional answer key and response sheet. However, candidates should not treat an expected release date as confirmed until NBEMS publishes an official notice.

The response sheet will be particularly useful because candidates can compare their selected answers with the official answers and calculate their probable marks before the NEET PG result is announced.

NEET PG Answer Key 2026: Key Details

NEET PG 2026 Response Sheet: What Candidates Can Check

The NEET PG response sheet 2026 will allow candidates to review the answers recorded during the examination. Candidates can use it along with the provisional answer key to estimate their probable score.

The response-related information is expected to help candidates check:

• Question ID

• Official/correct answer

• Answer selected by the candidate

• Marks associated with the question

• Response status, wherever displayed

Recent reports indicate that candidates will be able to access their recorded responses and official answers through the applicant login.

How to Download NEET PG Answer Key 2026 and Response Sheet?

Once the link is activated, candidates can follow these steps:

1. Visit the official NBEMS website at natboard.edu.in.

2. Open the NEET PG 2026 section.

3. Click on the answer key or response sheet link.

4. Enter the required login credentials.

5. Submit the details.

6. Check the provisional answer key and recorded responses.

7. Compare the answers with the official responses.

8. Download or save the documents for future reference.

Candidates should use only the official NBEMS portal to access their answer key and response sheet.

NEET PG Answer Key 2026: How to Calculate Probable Score?

Candidates can use the official answer key and their response sheet to estimate their performance.

First, compare every recorded response with the corresponding official answer. Candidates can then apply the NEET PG marking scheme to the number of correct and incorrect responses to arrive at an estimated score.

The calculated score should be treated only as a probable score. It may differ from the final scorecard issued by NBEMS.

NEET PG Answer Key 2026: Can Candidates Challenge the Provisional Key?

If NBEMS provides an objection facility with the provisional answer key, candidates will be able to submit challenges within the specified deadline and according to the procedure notified by the Board.

Candidates should carefully read the official instructions before submitting an objection. They should also keep relevant supporting evidence ready if NBEMS requires it.

NEET PG Final Answer Key 2026

After considering valid objections, NBEMS may finalise the answers wherever applicable. The finalised answer key, if released, will reflect the outcome of the objection process.

Candidates should therefore avoid treating the provisional answer key as the final basis for their NEET PG rank or admission.

NEET PG Result 2026: Result by September 30

NBEMS is scheduled to declare the NEET PG 2026 result by September 30, 2026. Candidates will be able to check their results through the official NBEMS website.

The result will be followed by the admission and counselling process for postgraduate medical courses. Candidates should track the official notices for details regarding NEET PG counselling 2026, MD/MS admissions, rank, qualifying status and further admission procedures.

NEET PG 2026 Exam: How Many Candidates Appeared?

The NEET PG 2026 examination was conducted on August 30. According to the figures provided for the examination:

• 2,73,096 candidates were scheduled to appear.

• 2,65,980 candidates appeared for the examination.

• The exam was conducted at 1,111 centres.

• The examination covered 339 cities.

• Approximately 2,63,535 candidates successfully completed the examination.

• A re-examination was held for 2,445 candidates in Jaipur following disruption caused by a power failure at two centres.

These figures show the scale of the NEET PG 2026 examination and the importance of the upcoming answer key and result updates.

What Should Candidates Do After the NEET PG Answer Key?

Candidates should use the period before the result to organise their documents and understand the next stage of the admission process.

They should:

• Download and save the response sheet.

• Check their answers carefully.

• Calculate their probable score.

• Keep a record of any objections, if applicable.

• Track the official NEET PG result announcement.

• Keep documents required for counselling ready.

• Follow only official NBEMS and counselling authority notifications.

Candidates should avoid relying on unofficial rank or score predictions as final results.

NEET PG Answer Key 2026: Important Websites

Candidates should regularly check:

NBEMS official website: natboard.edu.in
NBEMS examination portal: nbe.edu.in

The answer key, response sheet, result and other examination-related updates should be checked through official sources.

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New Delhi- The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced the addition of a total of 30 MBBS seats to the Round 2 seat matrix of the National Eligibility and Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET UG) Counselling for the academic year 2026 after three medical colleges informed about addition of seats .

In this regard, MCC has issued a notice stating that the committee has received information from 3 medical colleges about the addition of these seats to the Round 2 seat matrix. Therefore, candidates will be able to include the newly added seats in their choices once the choice-filling process resumes.

Also Read: NEET UG 2026: MCC Begins Round 2 Counselling With 23,585 Clear, Virtual Vacancies

However, MCC said the choice-filling process has been temporarily halted following the addition of the new seats. The process was scheduled to resume after 7:00 PM on September 5, 2026.

Hence, the candidates participating in Round 2 are advised to review the updated seat matrix and consider the newly added seats while arranging their preferences. MCC has also asked candidates to regularly check its official website for further announcements and counselling-related updates.

The newly added seats are spread across three institutes, i.e. Bagalkote Medical College and Research Institute, Bagalkote, Government Medical College, Chapra (Saran) and Shri Ram Janki Medical College and Hospital, Samastipur.

As per the notice, a total of 15 MBBS seats have been added to Bagalkote Medical College and Research Institute, 7 MBBS seats to Government Medical College, Chapra (Saran), and 8 MBBS seats to Shri Ram Janki Medical College and Hospital, Samastipur.

SEAT MATRIX

With these additions, candidates participating in NEET UG 2026 Round 2 counselling will have additional MBBS seats to consider during choice filling. Candidates should check the updated seat matrix carefully before submitting or modifying their preferences

In a major update for candidates seeking admissions through Round 2 of the NEET UG Counselling 2026, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released three separate seat matrices covering clear vacancies, virtual vacancies and newly added seats for MBBS, BDS and BSc Nursing courses.

According to the seat matrices, a total of 11,302 clear-vacancy seats and 12,283 virtual-vacancy seats, while another 659 seats have been newly added for Round 2.

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) successfully conducted the NEET-PG 2026 examination today, 30 August 2026, across the country with comprehensive logistical, technological, security and manpower arrangements to ensure a fair, secure and seamless examination process.

The 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.

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.

To strengthen coordination and monitoring, 16 NBEMS Regional Command Centres were made operational across the country.

The examination centres were also 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.

At the dedicated Command Centre at NBEMS Headquarters, officials from NBEMS, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, BEL, ECIL and TCS maintained close and continuous oversight of the examination process throughout the day.

As part of measures to further strengthen examination security and prevent impersonation, Aadhaar-based authentication of candidates was successfully undertaken at examination centres. Government agencies extended their full support towards the secure and orderly conduct of the examination.

While the examination was successfully completed for the overwhelming majority of candidates nationwide, an unforeseen technical disruption occurred at iON Digital Zone iDZ Sitapura Centres, Jaipur, Rajasthan (TC Nos. 41682 and 41683), where the examination could not be completed for 2,445 candidates due to internal power supply issues at the test centres, attributable to M/s TCS Ltd., the examination conducting agency.

NBEMS has expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to the affected candidates. To ensure that all affected candidates are provided a fair and equitable opportunity to appear in NEET-PG 2026, examination for these 2,445 candidates will be conducted on 05 September 2026 (Saturday) at 03:00 PM in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

The successful conduct of the examination across 1,111 centres in 339 cities reflects the extensive coordination among examination authorities, medical institutions, faculty, security agencies, technology teams and other stakeholders involved in the nationwide exercise.

NBEMS appreciates the cooperation, patience and trust of the candidates and acknowledges the dedicated efforts of all personnel and institutions associated with the conduct of NEET-PG 2026.

New Delhi: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is going to conduct the NEET PG 2026 Exam for the academic year 2026-27 on 30 August 2026. Candidates appearing for the exam must know the complete test-day procedures.

The concerned candidates are advised to take note of the following points as per the NEET PG 2026 exam Information Bulletin. NBEMS shall be conducting the Computer-Based Test (CBT) in a safe and secure environment, maintaining social distancing norms wherever needed.

Also Read: NEET PG 2026: NBEMS Cautions Candidates Over Misleading Social Media Posts

ENTRY OF CANDIDATES AS PER TIMELINES GIVEN TO THE CANDIDATES

Candidates are required to report at the ‘Reporting Counter’ of the test venue as per the time indicated in their admit cards. The exact entry point to the test centre (Reporting Counter) and the main gate of the venue might be at a distance. To avoid unforeseen delays in reaching the test centre entry point (Reporting Counter), candidates are advised to reach well in time and familiarise themselves with the exact point of entry to the test centre in the premises of the venue well in advance.

The reporting counter will close 30 minutes prior to the test start time. Any delay in arrival at the test centre entry point (Reporting Counter) shall lead to denial of entry, even if the candidate might have arrived at the premises of the venue.

Candidates reporting late or beyond the prescribed time shall not be allowed to appear in the exam under any circumstances. NBEMS shall not be responsible for any delayed arrival of the candidate in reaching the centre for any reason.

TEST CENTRE LOCATION

Exact address and location of the test centres shall be indicated in the admit card. Candidates are advised to familiarise themselves with the test centre and reporting counter locations at least one day prior to the examination day and ensure that they report for the exam as per the scheduled time only.

Google Maps location shall be indicated in the admit card for quick reference only. It shall be the responsibility of the candidate to confirm the exact location of the test centre well in advance to avoid any delay in arrival.

Candidates are advised to reach the Test Centre well before the prescribed reporting time and keep adequate time available for the entire examination day. Examination-related processes, including registration, authentication, verification, security procedures and management of unforeseen contingencies, may extend beyond the scheduled examination duration.

Candidates should plan their travel and other commitments accordingly and avoid making inflexible onward travel arrangements on the day of examination.

Please note that only the candidates who have been issued an admit card will be allowed entry inside the examination centre premises, subject to fulfilment of documentary requirements.

Friends or relatives accompanying the candidates will not be allowed entry into the examination centre premises under any circumstances and will not be allowed to contact the candidate while the examination process is ongoing.

Also Read: NEET PG 2026 admit card out, exam on August 30

Candidates are advised to advise their parents or accompanying persons not to congregate near entry/exit gates, security checkpoints or access routes, as such crowding may obstruct candidate movement, security procedures, traffic flow and examination-related operations.

BARCODE/QR CODE READER AT ENTRY POINTS

The candidate will display the admit card and ID proof for verification to the exam functionary standing across the table with barcode / QR code reader. The candidate shall be informed about the assigned lab number. Identity checks will be made upon arrival at the test centre to ensure that there are no unauthorised candidates appearing for the exam.

CANDIDATES WILL BE COMPULSORILY REQUIRED TO CARRY THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WITH THEM TO THE EXAMINATION LAB

1 Printed colour copy of Barcoded / QR Coded Admit card.

AND

2 Photocopy of Permanent / Provisional SMC/MCI/NMC registration*, to be retained by the test centre.

AND

3 UDID/Disability Certificate issued by the Competent Authority, if claiming scribe / extra time as per provisions of the RPwD Act, 2016.

AND

4 Any one of the below-mentioned Govt-issued photo IDs (must be original and valid / non-expired)-

i PAN Card.

ii Driving License.

iii Voter ID.

iv Passport.

v Aadhaar Card (With Photograph).

Please bring at least one, but as many of the above-mentioned Photo IDs as are issued to you and details of which have been provided in the application form.

Candidates who have given their consent for Aadhaar-based authentication and provided their Aadhaar Number in the Application form must bring their Aadhaar on the exam day.

In case any candidate reports to the test centre with an e-Aadhaar Card with the Aadhaar number printed on it as proof of identity, the e-Aadhaar Card should be a good quality colour printout with a clearly visible photograph. The photograph should not have kinks, scratches, or stains, and should definitely match the candidate presenting the e-Aadhaar Card. The decision of NBEMS in this regard shall be final.

Indian Citizens / OCI who have obtained their Primary Medical Qualification outside India and qualified the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination should also bring their original FMGE (Screening Test) Pass certificate issued on NBEMS letterhead.

Foreign Nationals who are desirous to appear in NEET-PG are required to bring their passport (original & valid) to the test centre along with any other documents (Registration with Medical Council in their country of nationality) as proof of their being a medical practitioner in their country.

The name on the photo identification must match the name as shown on the Admit Card. If the name has changed due to marriage, etc, the candidate must show the relevant document to substantiate the claim for change in name (Marriage Certificate/Divorcee Decree/Legal Name Change Document / Gazette notification for name change).

Candidates without original hard copy valid ID proof shall not be allowed to enter the examination premises. Photocopies of Govt. issued ID proofs shall not be accepted. Identity proof shown in DigiLocker shall also not be acceptable, as candidates shall not be allowed to carry any electronic device inside the exam centre.

SECURITY AT THE TEST CENTRE- 

Candidates will not be allowed to take the following items beyond the security checkpoint in the examination premises under any circumstances:

1 Any stationery item like textual material (printed or written), notes, Plastic Pouch, Calculator, Pen, Writing Pad, Pen Drives, Eraser, etc.

2 Any electronic device like Mobile Phone, Bluetooth, Earphones, Microphone, Pager, wrist watch / Smart Watches / Health Band, Electronic Pen / Scanner etc.

3 All ornaments like bracelets, Ring, Earrings, Nose-pin, Chain / Necklace, Pendants, Necklace with pendants, Badge, brooch, etc.

4 Other items like Wallet, Goggles, Handbags, Belt, Mask, Gloves, cap, etc.

5 Any eatable item opened or packed, soft drinks, water bottle, etc.

6 Any other item which could be used for unfair means, for hiding communication devices like wireless / Bluetooth device, spy cameras, etc.

No arrangement will be made at the centres for keeping any articles/items belonging to the candidates. In case any candidate is found in possession of any of the barred items inside the centre beyond the security checkpoint, it will be considered as use of unfair means and action will be taken against the candidate in accordance with the relevant provisions.

To avoid any hardship, candidates are advised not to bring prohibited items along with them to the test Centre.

New Delhi: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is shortly going to commence the 2nd round of NEET counselling for the 2026-27 academic year.

The date for MCC Round 2 choice filling for 2026 will soon be announced on the official MCC counselling portal.

Candidates will be able to fill in their choices in accordance with the MCC counselling Round 2 schedule for 2026.

Also Read: MCC Releases Revised NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Allotment Result, 2,946 Candidates Allotted Seats

STEPS FOR NEET UG COUNSELLING ROUND 2 REGISTRATION 2026

For MCC Registration 2026 for Round 2, candidates have to follow the procedure given below-

STEP 1- Visit the official website of MCC.

STEP 2- Click on the ‘New Registration 2026’ tab.

STEP 3- Read the instructions carefully and agree.

STEP 4- Enter the details to log in.

STEP 5- Choose the password and submit.

STEP 6- Complete the MCC Counselling registration form by entering personal, educational and other details.

STEP 7- Upload the required scanned documents.

STEP 8- Pay the registration fee.

STEP 9- Submit and save the confirmation page.

Initially, according to the MCC counselling schedule released alongside the information bulletin, registration for Round 2 was set to begin on August 25. However, the schedule for MCC's Round 2 was delayed due to the postponement of the Round 1 seat allotment process. The dates for registration, choice filling, and seat allotment for NEET counselling Round 2 will be announced soon.

Meanwhile, the NEET-UG (MBBS/BDS/B.Sc. Nursing) counselling 2026 information bulletin & counselling scheme released by the MCC has detailed the rules for Round 2 for the candidates willing to participate in the said counselling. Below are the detailed rules-

ROUND-2 (AIQ/ CENTRAL INSTITUTES/ UNIVERSITY/ AIIMS/ JIPMER/ DEEMED UNIVERSITY/ AMU/ BHU/ B.Sc. NURSING)

1 Candidates who registered for Round-1 but did not get any seat allotted are not required to register again. Also, candidates who have not reported in Round-1need not register again.

2 Fresh New Registration for Round-2 for those candidates who have not registered inRound-1 (with full payment of fees).

3 Exercising of “Fresh Choices” and locking of choices.

4 Process of Seat Allotment Round-2.

5 Publication of result of Round-2 on MCC website.

6 Physical Reporting with original documents at the allotted Medical/Dental College against Round 2 for candidates who do not want upgradation. (Freeze candidates).

7 Candidates who want to upgrade their seat in Round-3 can give willingness for upgradation online. (float candidates) Such candidates do not need to physically report at the allotted college.

8 All the candidates, whether Freeze or Float, have to mandatorily submit the scanned copies of their documents online on the MCC portal by logging into their account. Candidates who submitted their documents in Round -1 need not submit again. (One-time upload only).

9 If upgraded in Round 2, the candidate will be automatically relieved from the Round 1 seat to join the Round 2 seat.

10 The candidates who have been allotted seats in Round 2 but do not join the allotted seat will get their security deposit forfeited.

11 Candidates getting upgraded in Round 2 shall not have any claim on Round 1 seat.

It is to be noted that if a candidate freshly registered in round 2 is not allotted a seat, he/she can participate inround 3 directly without fresh registration.

NEET PG Admit Card Release Time: The NBEMS board will release the NEET PG 2026 admit card on August 24, 2026. Check the release timing here. Candidates will be able to download the hall ticket using their user id and password on the official website

NEET PG 2026: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is scheduled to release the NEET PG 2026 admit card today, August 24. Candidates who successfully submitted their applications will be able to download the hall ticket on the official website natboard.edu.in using their user id and password. The board is likely to release the admit card by 12 pm today. Check direct link to download hall ticket here. 

The NEET PG examination is scheduled to be conducted on August 30, 2026, in computer-based mode. Candidates should download their admit cards as soon as they are available and carefully check all the details printed on them. The admit card contains important information required for appearing in the examination, including the candidate’s name, roll number, application ID, photograph, exam centre address, examination date and time, reporting time and exam-day instructions. Candidates should verify these details carefully. 

How To Download NEET PG 2026 Admit Card?

• Visit the official NBEMS website natboard.edu.in.
• Open the NEET PG 2026 section.
• Click on the "application link" and then on "to login."
• Log in using your password and user id.
• The NEET PG admit card will appear on the screen.
• Check all the details carefully.
• Download the admit card and take a printout for the examination.

NEET PG 2026 Admit Card Download Link

NEET PG 2026 Admit Card Second Download Link

Candidates should keep their login details ready so that they can download the hall ticket without any last-minute problems.

New Delhi: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has revised the schedule of the National Eligibility and Entrance Test-Undergraduate, NEET UG counselling for MBBS, BDS, and Nursing admissions to the All India Quota (AIQ) and State Quota seats for the academic year 2026-27.

As per the NEET UG 2026 Counselling revised schedule for the AIQ seats, the processing of seat allotment for Round 1 will be conducted between 19th Aug, 2026 and today, i.e. 20th Aug., 2026.

Also Read: MCC releases NRI list of eligible candidates for round 1 NEET Counselling 2026

Following this, the results for Round I of AIQ Counselling shall be published on 21st August and candidates can report/join their seats from 22nd August to 31st August, 2026. Institutes will verify the data of the joined candidates on 1st September 2026.

REVISED SCHEDULE FOR ONLINE COUNSELING (ALLOTMENT PROCESS) FOR NEET 15% AIQ AND 100% DEEMED/CENTRAL UNIVERSITIES/AIIMS INSTITUTIONS/ JIPMER (PUDUCHERRY & KARAIKAL)- FOR (MBBS/ BDS/ B.SC (NURSING) - 2025

Meanwhile, Round I of the State Counselling shall be conducted from 13th to 27th August, 2026. Thereafter, the verification of the joined candidates' data shall be conducted by the States by 6th September 2026. Last date of joining for Round I is 5th September 2026.

REVISED ALL INDIA QUOTA/DEEMED/CENTRAL STATE QUOTA SCHEDULE

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the NEET MDS 2026 counselling schedule for the academic year 2026-27.

This process is for 15% and 50% All India Quota (AIQ), 100% Deemed, Central and State Quota and AFMS seats

For more details, check out the full story on the link mentioned below:

MCC NEET MDS Counselling 2026 complete schedule OUT! Round 1 registrations from August 18, check key dates here

New Delhi: In an important update for medical aspirants, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has revised the Round 1 schedule for the NEET UG Counselling for the academic year 2026 and also released the detailed seat matrix for MBBS, BDS and BSc Nursing admissions.

As per the revised schedule issued by MCC, candidates now have additional time to complete registration and choice filling, while the allotment result is scheduled to be announced on August 19, 2026.

Also Read: CENTAC extends application deadline for NEET 2026 admissions

The registration facility for Round 1 will remain available until 2:00 PM on August 15. Candidates will be able to make the required fee payment until 5:00 PM on August 15, 2026, as per server time.

The choice-filling window, which began on August 6, will now remain open until 6:00 PM on August 17, 2026. Choice locking will be available only on August 17, beginning at 10:00 AM and closing at 6:00 PM.

Once choice filling and locking are completed, MCC will process the Round 1 seat allotment on August 18, 2026.

The Round 1 result will be declared on August 19, following which allotted candidates will have to report to their respective colleges between August 20 and August 25, 2026. Below is the detailed schedule-

REVISED SCHEDULE FOR ONLINE COUNSELING (ALLOTMENT PROCESS) FOR NEET 15% AIQ AND 100% DEEMED/CENTRAL UNIVERSITIES/AFMC/ AIIMS INSTITUTIONS/ JIPMER (PUDUCHERRY & KARAIKAL)- FOR MBBS, BDS AND B.Sc NURSING COURSE FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR – 2026