NEET PG 2026 Answer Key Highlights: response sheet release date; MD, MS colleges, closing ranks
Suviral Shukla | September 14, 2026 | 08:08 AM IST | 32 mins read
NBEMS will declare NEET PG result on Sep 30. Once out, candidates will participate in the counselling process for MD, MS and PG diploma admissions.
Use the NEET PG College Predictor 2026 to check your MD/MS/Diploma admission chances
Try NowThe National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will announce the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2026 answer key, response sheet for more than 2.65 lakh candidates soon. MD and MS aspirants will be able to download the NEET PG answer key, response sheet, and results through the official website at natboard.edu.in. NEET PG answer key 2026 live updates
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To access the NEET PG 2026 answer key , candidates will have to feed in registered email ID and password. The NEET PG 2026 exam was held on August 30 and a re-examination was conducted on September 5 for candidates affected by technical, power-related disruption at two exam centres in Jaipur.
Notably, for the first time, the NBEMS will publish the NEET PG 2026 answer key along with the candidate’s recorded responses, following directions from the Supreme Court on transparency in the medical exam process. The medical board will issue question ID numbers, correct answers, responses recorded by the candidates, the provisional answer key, and the question-wise responses.
The NEET PG 2026 answer key and response sheet will enable candidates to calculate their probable scores. The medical entrance test is conducted for admission to MD, MS and PG diploma programmes at various government and private medical colleges.
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NEET PG 2026: How to download answer key?
Candidates can download the NEET PG 2026 answer key and response sheet by following the steps given below.
- Go to the official website at natboard.edu.in
- On the homepage, click on the new NEET PG 2026 link
- A new page will open
- Again click on NEET PG 2026 answer key option
- Enter login details such as registration ID and password
- Press the submit icon
- NEET PG 2026 answer key will be displayed on the screen
- Check the answer key and download it
The medical board will declare the NEET PG 2026 result on September 30, as per the official brochure.
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September 14, 2026 | 08:08 AM IST
NEET PG 2026: How to download answer key?
The National Board of Education, NBE, will issue NEET PG 2026 answer key soon. Although the exact date and time for releasing the same has not been announced yet. Once out, candidates will be able to download the same by following these steps.
- Visit the official website nbe.edu.in
- On homepage, click on NEET PG tab
- Under NEET PG 2026 section, look for provisional answer key
- Answer key will open up on screen
- Go through the same and download it
- Raise objections (if any)
September 14, 2026 | 07:28 AM IST
NEET PG counselling details
The NEET PG counselling will be held for:
- All-India 50% quota seats for all states and union territories
- State quota seats for all states and union territories
- All private medical colleges, institutions & universities and deemed universities
- Armed forces medical services institutions.
- Post-MBBS DNB courses, direct 6-year DrNB courses and post-MBBS NBEMS diploma courses
September 14, 2026 | 06:24 AM IST
NEET PG 2026 marks vs ranks
The expected NEET PG 2026 marks vs ranks as per trends are shown in the table below.
|
Marks Range |
Rank Range |
|
707 |
1 |
|
705 |
2 - 3 |
|
701 |
4 |
|
695 |
5 - 6 |
|
692 |
7 - 8 |
|
691 |
9 - 10 |
|
690 |
11 |
|
689 - 678 |
12 - 28 |
|
677 - 663 |
29 - 113 |
|
662 - 656 |
114 - 177 |
|
655 - 640 |
187 - 510 |
|
640 - 618 |
511 - 1500 |
|
618 - 584 |
1501 - 5000 |
|
584 - 555 |
5001 - 10000 |
|
555 - 499 |
10001 - 25000 |
|
499 - 427 |
25001 - 50000 |
|
427 - 363 |
50001 - 75000 |
|
363 - 307 |
75001 - 100000 |
|
307 - 215 |
100001 - 150000 |
|
215 - 0 |
150001 - 230019 |
September 14, 2026 | 05:30 AM IST
NEET PG qualifying cutoffs
The category-wise NEET PG cutoff and equivalent scores are shown in the table below.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying/ Eligibility Criteria |
Cutoff 2025 (Out of 800) |
| General/ EWS | 50th percentile | 276 |
| General-PwBD | 45th percentile | 255 |
| SC/ST/ OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC) | 40th percentile | 23 |
September 14, 2026 | 04:30 AM IST
NEET PG answer key 2026 date
NBEMS has not announced dates for the NEET PG answer key 2026. The NEET PG answer key will include details such as question ID number, recorded responses, correct answer, and score allotted for each question.
September 14, 2026 | 03:35 AM IST
NEET PG 2026 marking scheme
According to the NEET PG 2026 marking scheme, four marks will be given for every correct answer, and one mark will be deducted for incorrect answers.
September 14, 2026 | 02:30 AM IST
Kerala NEET PG cutoffs for MD dermatology and radiodiagnosis
The NEET PG cutoffs for MD dermatology and radiodiagnosis for top GMCs in Kerala are shown in the table below.
|
College Name |
Course |
Closing Rank |
|
Government Medical College, Kozhikode |
MD Dermatology |
20 |
|
Government Medical College, Kottayam |
MD Dermatology |
83 |
|
Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram |
MD Radiodiagnosis |
156 |
|
T D Medical College, Alappuzha |
MD Radiodiagnosis |
184 |
|
Government Medical College, Thrissur |
MD Radiology |
218 |
September 14, 2026 | 01:36 AM IST
NEET PG Cutoff: GMC Kozhikode closing rank
In the previous academic session, the cutoff rank for the MD radio diagnosis programme opened at 35 and closed at rank 79 in MCC NEET PG round 1 counselling.
September 14, 2026 | 12:35 AM IST
MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will conduct NEET PG counselling for 50% of the All India Quota (AIQ) seats, central universities, deemed universities, and ESIC institutes. Candidates will be able to apply for PG medical and dental seats on the official website at mcc.nic.in.
September 13, 2026 | 11:33 PM IST
How to check NEET PG answer key 2026?
The steps to download the NEET PG answer key 2026 are as follows.
- Visit the website at nbe.edu.in
- Click on ‘NEET PG’ tab
- Clickn on login and enter user ID and password
- Click on answer key and provisional response sheet link
- Question ID, along with the correct answer and marked responses, will be displayed
- Download the answer key for future use.
September 13, 2026 | 10:20 PM IST
NEET PG answer key 2026 official website
Candidates will be able to download the NEET PG answer key on the official website at natboard.edu.in.
September 13, 2026 | 09:30 PM IST
NEET PG 2026 question paper
NBEMS will not provide the NEET PG question paper 2026 due to its non-disclosure policies. The NEET PG question paper comprises 180 questions.
September 13, 2026 | 08:25 PM IST
NEET PG result date 2026
NBEMS will declare the NEET PG results 2026 for more than 2.6 lakh candidates by September 30.
September 13, 2026 | 07:29 PM IST
NEET PG closing rank for PGIMER Delhi
In the last academic session, for MD general medicine admissions at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, the NEET PG opening rank was 1 and closed at rank 15.
September 13, 2026 | 06:07 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh NEET PG counselling cutoffs for MD radiodiagnosis
In the last academic session, the AP NEET PG counselling cutoffs for MD radiodiagnosis course across colleges in Andhra Pradesh is shown in the table below.
|
College names |
Closing ranks |
|
Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences, Chittoor |
15849 |
|
Alluri Sitaramaraju Academy of Medical Sciences, Eluru |
17616 |
|
Great Eastern Medical School, Srikakulam |
19826 |
|
Fathima Institute of Medical Sciences, Kadapa |
28822 |
|
Gayatri Vidya Parishad Institute of Health Care and Medical Technology, Visakhapatnam |
20836 |
|
Katuri Medical College and Hospital, Guntur |
20587 |
|
Konaseema Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Foundation, Amalapuram |
20485 |
|
Maharajahs Institute of Medical Sciences, Nellimarla |
16260 |
|
Narayana Medical College and Hospital, Chinthareddypalem |
12472 |
September 13, 2026 | 05:10 PM IST
NEET PG 2026 answer key for the first time?
Yes, following the Supreme Court directive, NBEMS will issue the NEET PG answer key 2026 for the first time. Candidates who appeared in the exam can expect the NEET PG answer key soon.
September 13, 2026 | 04:40 PM IST
NEET PG 2026: What is good score
Candidates appearing for NEET PG 2026 exam can check the NEET PG rank vs marks from the table given below.
|
Marks Range |
Rank Range |
|
707 |
1 |
|
705 |
2 - 3 |
|
701 |
4 |
|
695 |
5 - 6 |
|
692 |
7 - 8 |
|
691 |
9 - 10 |
|
690 |
11 |
|
689 - 678 |
12 - 28 |
|
677 - 663 |
29 - 113 |
|
662 - 656 |
114 - 177 |
|
655 - 640 |
187 - 510 |
|
640 - 618 |
511 - 1500 |
|
618 - 584 |
1501 - 5000 |
|
584 - 555 |
5001 - 10000 |
|
555 - 499 |
10001 - 25000 |
|
499 - 427 |
25001 - 50000 |
|
427 - 363 |
50001 - 75000 |
|
363 - 307 |
75001 - 100000 |
|
307 - 215 |
100001 - 150000 |
|
215 - 0 |
150001 - 230019 |
September 13, 2026 | 04:10 PM IST
How to check NEET PG answer key?
The National Board of Education, NBE, will issue NEET PG 2026 answer key soon. Although the exact date and time for releasing the same has not been announced yet. Once out, candidates will be able to download the same by following these steps.
- Visit the official website nbe.edu.in
- On homepage, click on NEET PG tab
- Under NEET PG 2026 section, look for provisional answer key
- Answer key will open up on screen
- Go through the same and download it
- Raise objections (if any)
September 13, 2026 | 03:40 PM IST
NEET PG 2026: Cut-offs
The category-wise cutoff and equivalent scores are as follows:
| Category | Minimum Qualifying/ Eligibility Criteria | Cut-off 2026 (Out of 800) |
Cutoff 2025 (Out of 800) |
| General/ EWS | 50th percentile | To be announced | 276 |
| General-PwBD | 45th percentile | To be announced | 255 |
| SC/ST/ OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC) | 40th percentile | To be announced | 235 |
September 13, 2026 | 03:10 PM IST
NEET PG 2026; Tie-breaking criteria
If two or more candidates secure equal marks in the NEET PG 2026 exam, the authority applies the NEET PG tie-breaking criteria to decide the merit position of each candidate. Check the NEET PG tie-breaking criteria from the points below.
- Candidate with higher number of correct responses is placed higher.
- If the tie is not resolves, candidates with lesser number of incorrect responses secures a higher position.
- If the tie persists, candidate older in age is placed higher.
- At last, candidate securing higher aggregate marks in MBBS professional exams is placed higher.
September 13, 2026 | 02:40 PM IST
NEET PG 2026: Cut-offs
To gain admission to the courses offered by the national-level postgraduate medical entrance examination, candidates must secure the NEET PG cutoff. The table below provides the category-wise cutoff and equivalent scores for candidate’s reference.
|
Category |
Minimum Qualifying/ Eligibility Criteria |
Cut-off 2026 (Out of 800) |
Cutoff 2025 (Out of 800) |
|
General/ EWS |
50th percentile |
To be announced |
276 |
|
General-PwBD |
45th percentile |
To be announced |
255 |
|
SC/ST/ OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC) |
40th percentile |
To be announced |
235 |
September 13, 2026 | 02:09 PM IST
NEET PG 2026: Admission details
The NEET PG 2026 shall be the single eligibility cum entrance examination for admission to MD / MS / PG Diploma courses for the academic session 2026-27, which will include the following:
- All-India 50% quota seats for all states / union territories of India.
- State quota seats for all states / union territories of India.
- All Private Medical Colleges, Institutions & Universities / Deemed Universities all across the country
- Armed Forces Medical Services Institutions.
- Post-MBBS DNB Courses, Direct 6-year DrNB Courses and Post-MBBS NBEMS Diploma Courses
September 13, 2026 | 01:05 PM IST
NEET PG 202: What is a good score
Candidates who appeared for NEET PG 2026 exam can check the NEET PG rank vs marks from the table given below.
|
Marks Range |
Rank Range |
|
707 |
1 |
|
705 |
2 - 3 |
|
701 |
4 |
|
695 |
5 - 6 |
|
692 |
7 - 8 |
|
691 |
9 - 10 |
|
690 |
11 |
|
689 - 678 |
12 - 28 |
|
677 - 663 |
29 - 113 |
|
662 - 656 |
114 - 177 |
|
655 - 640 |
187 - 510 |
|
640 - 618 |
511 - 1500 |
|
618 - 584 |
1501 - 5000 |
|
584 - 555 |
5001 - 10000 |
|
555 - 499 |
10001 - 25000 |
|
499 - 427 |
25001 - 50000 |
|
427 - 363 |
50001 - 75000 |
|
363 - 307 |
75001 - 100000 |
|
307 - 215 |
100001 - 150000 |
|
215 - 0 |
150001 - 230019 |
September 13, 2026 | 12:30 PM IST
NEET PG 2026: Total MD, MS, DNB seats
Candidates can check the total NEET PG 2026 seats and colleges from the table given below.
|
MD/MS/PG Diploma |
||
|
Colleges and seats |
Government colleges |
Private colleges |
|
Total number of colleges |
280 |
247 |
|
Total number of seats |
27,371 |
18,849 |
September 13, 2026 | 12:05 PM IST
NEET PG tie-breaking criteria
If two or more candidates secure equal marks in the NEET PG 2026 exam, the authority applies the NEET PG tie-breaking criteria to decide the merit position of each candidate. Check the NEET PG tie-breaking criteria from the points below.
- Candidate with higher number of correct responses is placed higher.
- If the tie is not resolves, candidates with lesser number of incorrect responses secures a higher position.
- If the tie persists, candidate older in age is placed higher.
- At last, candidate securing higher aggregate marks in MBBS professional exams is placed higher.
September 13, 2026 | 11:30 AM IST
NEET PG 2026 marking scheme
Candidates who appeared for the NEET PG 2026 examination will get four marks for each correct response, whereas, one mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
September 13, 2026 | 11:00 AM IST
NEET PG 2026: Rank vs marks
Based on the NEET PG result data 2026, the following table shows the approximate relationship between marks and All India Rank (AIR).
|
Marks Range |
Rank Range |
|
707 |
1 |
|
705 |
2 - 3 |
|
701 |
4 |
|
695 |
5 - 6 |
|
692 |
7 - 8 |
|
691 |
9 - 10 |
|
690 |
11 |
|
689 - 678 |
12 - 28 |
|
677 - 663 |
29 - 113 |
|
662 - 656 |
114 - 177 |
|
655 - 640 |
187 - 510 |
|
640 - 618 |
511 - 1500 |
|
618 - 584 |
1501 - 5000 |
|
584 - 555 |
5001 - 10000 |
|
555 - 499 |
10001 - 25000 |
|
499 - 427 |
25001 - 50000 |
|
427 - 363 |
50001 - 75000 |
|
363 - 307 |
75001 - 100000 |
|
307 - 215 |
100001 - 150000 |
|
215 - 0 |
150001 - 230019 |
September 13, 2026 | 10:30 AM IST
NEET PG 2026: How difficult was exam paper?
According to student reactions and subject experts, the NEET PG 2026 question paper was moderate to difficult in terms of overall NEET PG difficulty level .
September 13, 2026 | 10:00 AM IST
NEET PG Paper: How many candidates appeared for MD, MS exam
As per the NEET PG exam update, a total of 2,73,096 candidates registered for the exam. Of these, 2,65,980 candidates appeared at 1,111 examination centres across the country. The examination was successfully completed for approximately 2,63,535 candidates.
September 13, 2026 | 09:28 AM IST
What happened at NEET PG Jaipur exam centre?
NEET PG exam 2026 was disrupted at the Sitapura centre due to a technical issue. According to a PTI report ACP Lalit Sharma said he received information regarding the server down, due to which the exam could not be conducted. He futher added: "Some candidates' computers opened while others did not, causing disruption to the examination. The students are angry about the exam and the process. We are discussing the matter with them and trying to counsel them. Talks are also being held at a higher level with the organising agency to find a logical and meaningful solution."
September 13, 2026 | 08:54 AM IST
NEET PG 2026: How many PG seats in India?
While replying to a question in Lok Sabha, health minister J P Nadda said India currently has 86,360 PG medical seats, with Karnataka accounting for the highest number of PG seats.
September 13, 2026 | 08:10 AM IST
Over 2.65 lakh candidates expecting NEET PG 2026 answer key
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) conducted the NEET PG 2026 entrance examination for more than 2.65 lakh candidates on August 30. For the first time, NBEMS is set to release the NEET PG 2026 answer key soon along with candidates’ recorded responses on its official website, natboard.edu.in.
September 13, 2026 | 07:40 AM IST
NEET PG 2026 marks vs rank
The expected NEET PG 2026 marks vs rank as per previous year trends are shown in the table below.
|
Marks Range |
Rank Range |
|
707 |
1 |
|
705 |
2 - 3 |
|
701 |
4 |
|
695 |
5 - 6 |
|
692 |
7 - 8 |
|
691 |
9 - 10 |
|
690 |
11 |
|
689 - 678 |
12 - 28 |
|
677 - 663 |
29 - 113 |
|
662 - 656 |
114 - 177 |
|
655 - 640 |
187 - 510 |
|
640 - 618 |
511 - 1500 |
|
618 - 584 |
1501 - 5000 |
|
584 - 555 |
5001 - 10000 |
|
555 - 499 |
10001 - 25000 |
|
499 - 427 |
25001 - 50000 |
|
427 - 363 |
50001 - 75000 |
|
363 - 307 |
75001 - 100000 |
|
307 - 215 |
100001 - 150000 |
|
215 - 0 |
150001 - 230019 |
September 13, 2026 | 07:05 AM IST
NEET PG answer key 2026 for the first time
Following the Supreme Court directive, NBEMS will issue the NEET PG answer key 2026 for the first time. Candidates who appeared in the exam can expect the NEET PG answer key soon.
September 13, 2026 | 06:01 AM IST
NEET PG answer key date
The NEET PG 2026 answer key release date has not been officially announced yet. The NBEMS is expected to release the NEET PG answer key soon. The NEET PG 2026 exam was conducted on August 30, 2026. The answer key is expected to be released along with candidates’ recorded responses. Meanwhile, the NEET PG 2026 result is scheduled to be announced by September 30, 2026.
September 13, 2026 | 05:04 AM IST
Steps involuded to check NEET PG 2026 answer key?
Candidates can check and download the NEET PG 2026 answer key and their recorded responses through the official NBEMS website by following the steps given below:
- Visit the official NBEMS website at natboard.edu.in.
- Click on the ‘Examinations’ tab and select ‘NEET PG’ under ‘Entrance Examinations’.
- Click on the ‘Application Link’ available under the NEET PG 2026 section.
- Click on the ‘Login’ button.
- Enter your User ID and password and log in.
- Click on the link for the NEET PG 2026 answer key and provisional response sheet.
- The question IDs, correct answers and the responses marked by the candidate will be displayed on the screen.
September 13, 2026 | 04:01 AM IST
NEET PG Result 2026: Tie-breaking policy
The NEET PG 2026 tie-breaking criteria are given below.
- Student with less incorrect answers overall
- Candidate with less incorrect answers in section A
- Student with fewer incorrect answers in Sections B, C, D and E, in that order
- Higher aggregate marks in MBBS professional examinations
- Older candidate
September 13, 2026 | 03:02 AM IST
NEET PG 2026: Admission details
The admission details are as follows:
- All-India 50% quota seats for all states / union territories of India.
- State quota seats for all states / union territories of India.
- All Private Medical Colleges, Institutions & Universities / Deemed Universities all across the country
- Armed Forces Medical Services Institutions.
- Post-MBBS DNB Courses, Direct 6-year DrNB Courses and Post-MBBS NBEMS Diploma Courses
September 13, 2026 | 02:03 AM IST
NEET PG Marking Scheme 2026
According to the NEET PG marking scheme 2026, students will be given four marks for every correct answer and one mark will be deducted for incorrect responses.
September 13, 2026 | 01:05 AM IST
Revision in NEET PG cutoffs
Last year's NEET PG cutoffs 2026 after NBEMS revision is shown in the table below.
|
Category |
Minimum qualifying criteria |
Revised minimum qualifying criteria |
|
General/EWS |
50th percentile |
7th Percentile |
|
General PwBD |
45th percentile |
5th Percentile |
|
SC/ST/OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC) |
40th percentile |
0th Percentile |
September 13, 2026 | 12:07 AM IST
NEET PG 2026 score calculation
The formula to calculate the NEET PG 2026 score is shown in the table below.
NEET PG scores = Total correct answers X 4 - Total incorrect answers X 1
September 12, 2026 | 11:10 PM IST
NEET PG 2026 Answer Key: Where to check?
Candidates will be able to check the NEET PG 2026 answer key and response sheet on the official NBEMS website, nbe.edu.in, by logging in with their credentials.
September 12, 2026 | 10:40 PM IST
NEET PG 2026 Answer Key: How to download?
Candidates can check and download the NEET PG 2026 answer key and their recorded responses through the official NBEMS website by following the steps given below:
- Visit the official NBEMS website at natboard.edu.in.
- Click on the ‘Examinations’ tab and select ‘NEET PG’ under ‘Entrance Examinations’.
- Click on the ‘Application Link’ available under the NEET PG 2026 section.
- Click on the ‘Login’ button.
- Enter your User ID and password and log in.
- Click on the link for the NEET PG 2026 answer key and provisional response sheet.
- The question IDs, correct answers and the responses marked by the candidate will be displayed on the screen.
September 12, 2026 | 10:10 PM IST
Credentials required to check NEET PG answer key
Once released, candidates will be able to access the NEET PG question IDs, correct answers and their recorded responses by logging in to the NEET PG section of the NBEMS website using their credentials.
September 12, 2026 | 09:40 PM IST
Details to check on NEET PG 2026 answer key
NBEMS will soon release the NEET PG 2026 answer key PDF which will have these details:
- Question ID numbers: A unique identification number assigned to each of the 180 questions asked in the examination.
- Candidate’s recorded response: The exact option selected by the candidate for each question.
- Official correct answer: The answer option considered correct by NBEMS for each question.
- Marks allotted: The marks awarded to the candidate for each question.
September 12, 2026 | 09:10 PM IST
NMC scraps 2-year PG diplomas
Earlier this year, the National Medical Commission (NMC) announced the discontinuation of two-year postgraduate (PG) medical diploma programmes across the country. The programmes will continue until the final batch is admitted in the 2026-27 academic year.
September 12, 2026 | 08:40 PM IST
NEET PG 2026 college predictor
Candidates who appeared for NEET PG 2026 can use the Careers360 NEET PG College Predictor to check their expected colleges and specialisations based on their performance. The tool predicts admission chances across 50% All India Quota (AIQ) government medical colleges, central and deemed universities, ESIC institutions, DNB institutes and other colleges covered under MCC counselling.
September 12, 2026 | 08:10 PM IST
NEET PG cut off for General Medicine last year
The NEET PG cut off 2025 for general medicine given below.
|
Institute Name |
Opening Rank |
Closing Rank |
|
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi |
1 |
15 |
|
Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad |
16 |
16 |
|
Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi |
34 |
62 |
|
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi |
30 |
74 |
|
Lady Hardinge Medical College for Women, New Delhi |
75 |
83 |
|
Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh |
107 |
107 |
|
Government Medical College, Thrissur |
114 |
114 |
|
Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital and Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Mumbai |
47 |
119 |
|
Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College and King Edward Memorial Medical College, Mumbai |
44 |
125 |
|
Government Medical College, Kozhikode |
2 |
129 |
|
University College of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi, Delhi |
164 |
164 |
|
B J Medical College, Ahmedabad |
19 |
170 |
|
Institute of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi |
124 |
176 |
|
Government Medical College, Kottayam |
71 |
200 |
|
Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata |
198 |
201 |
|
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore |
8 |
228 |
|
Madras Medical College, Chennai |
9 |
291 |
|
Topiwala National Medical College and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai |
181 |
294 |
|
Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram |
183 |
308 |
|
Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli |
267 |
327 |
September 12, 2026 | 07:40 PM IST
NEET PG 2026 Expected Cutoff: Qualifying Percentile
The expected NEET PG 2026 cutoff has been updated based on expert analysis. Candidates can check the expected qualifying percentile and assess their chances of meeting the NEET PG 2026 admission criteria.
|
Category |
Cutoff Percentile |
2026 Expected Cutoff scores |
2025 Cutoff Scores |
|
General/ EWS |
50 percentile |
220 |
276 |
|
SC/ST/OBC |
40 percentile |
190-200 |
235 |
|
General PH |
45 percentile |
200-210 |
255 |
September 12, 2026 | 07:05 PM IST
NEET 2026 Tie Breaking Criteria
The NEET PG 2026 tie-breaking criteria are shown below.
- Candidates with less incorrect answers overall
- Student with less incorrect answers in Section A, B, C, D and E, in that order
- Higher marks in MBBS professional examinations
- Older candidate
September 12, 2026 | 06:35 PM IST
NEET PG 2026 tie-breaking rules
If two or more aspirants score the same marks, their ranks will be decided using the following order:
- Student with fewer incorrect answers overall
- Student with fewer incorrect answers in Section A
- Student with fewer incorrect answers in Sections B, C, D and E, in that order
- Higher aggregate marks in MBBS professional examinations
- Older candidate
September 12, 2026 | 05:40 PM IST
Over 2.65 lakh appeared in NEET PG exam
NBEMS conducted the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate for over 2.65 lakh aspirants at 1,111 exam centres across 338 cities in the country.
September 12, 2026 | 05:00 PM IST
Credentials required to check answer key
Once out, candidates will be able to access the NEET PG question ID numbers, correct answers to the questions, and responses marked through the login at NEET PG on NBEMS website.
September 12, 2026 | 03:59 PM IST
NEET PG cut-offs for past five years
|
Category |
2025 |
2024 |
2023 |
2022 |
2021 |
|
General/EWS |
276 |
- |
291 |
275 |
302 |
|
General-PwBD |
255 |
- |
274 |
260 |
283 |
|
SC/ST/ OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC) |
235 |
- |
257 |
245 |
265 |
September 12, 2026 | 03:10 PM IST
NEET PG 2026 category-wise qualifying criteria and cut-off
|
Category |
Minimum Qualifying Criteria |
Cutoff 2025 (Out of 800) |
|
General/ EWS |
50th percentile |
276 |
|
General-PwBD |
45th percentile |
255 |
|
SC/ST/ OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC) |
40th percentile |
235 |
September 12, 2026 | 02:21 PM IST
Details to check on NEET PG 2026 answer key
NBEMS will soon release the NEET PG 2026 answer key PDF which will have these details:
- Question ID numbers: A unique identification number assigned to each of the 180 questions asked in the examination.
- Candidate’s recorded response: The exact option selected by the candidate for each question.
- Official correct answer: The answer option considered correct by NBEMS for each question.
- Marks allotted: The marks awarded to the candidate for each question.
September 12, 2026 | 01:40 PM IST
NEET PG 2026 difficulty level
NEET PG 2026 exam was conducted on August 30 for more than 2.65 lakh candidates. A student told Careers360 that the exam was moderate in difficulty level. NBEMS will issue the provisional answer key for the first time this year after Supreme Courts order.
September 12, 2026 | 01:05 PM IST
Credentials required to check NEET PG answer key
Candidates will not have to log in using their application ID or password to check the answer key, it will be in PDF format and will be accessible to all.
September 12, 2026 | 11:51 AM IST
Formula to calculate NEET PG scores
After the release of provisional answer key, candidates are advised to note down the total number of correct and incorrect answers separately. To calculate the score, they should multiply the correct answers with four and incorrect answers with one.
Formula: NEET PG scores = Total correct answers X 4 - Total incorrect answers X 1
September 12, 2026 | 11:00 AM IST
NEET PG 2026 marking scheme
NEET PG 2026 paper had 180 multiple choice questions carrying a total of 720 marks. Following the marking scheme, four marks will be given for every correct answer, and one mark will be deducted for incorrect answers.
September 12, 2026 | 10:13 AM IST
NMC scraps 2-year PG diplomas
Earlier this year, the National Medical Commission (NMC) announced the shutdown of the postgraduate (PG) medical diploma programmes across the country. It will end after a final batch is admitted in the upcoming academic year, 2026-27. As announced by NMC, no new student will be admitted to two-year course from the next academic year i.e. 2027-28.
September 12, 2026 | 09:32 AM IST
NEET PG 2026 college predictor
Using Careers360’s predictor tool , candidates who appeared in this year's exam can check the predicted colleges and specialities offered across 50% All India Quota (AIQ) government colleges, central and deemed universities, ESIC institutions, DNB institutes, and others covered under MCC counselling.
September 12, 2026 | 08:50 AM IST
Kerala NEET PG 2026 counselling previous year cut-offs
Check closing ranks for unreserved category candidates at some of Kerala's government and private medical colleges.
|
College Name |
Course |
Closing Rank |
|
Government Medical College, Kozhikode |
MD Dermatology |
20 |
|
Government Medical College, Kottayam |
MD Dermatology |
83 |
|
Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram |
MD Radiodiagnosis |
156 |
|
T D Medical College, Alappuzha |
MD Radiodiagnosis |
184 |
|
Government Medical College, Thrissur |
MD Radiology |
218 |
|
Government Medical College, Kannur |
MD Dermatology |
878 |
|
Amala institute of Medical Sciences, Amalanagar |
MD Radiology |
1949 |
|
Travancore Medical College, Kollam |
MD Dermatology |
2635 |
|
Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrisur |
MD General Medicine |
3111 |
|
Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre, Thiruvalla |
MD Radiology |
3408 |
September 12, 2026 | 08:10 AM IST
NEET PG Answer Key 2026: Details mentioned
The NEET PG 2026 answer key will be released soon by NBEMS. The NEET PG answer key PDF will contain the following information:
- Question ID numbers: A unique identification number assigned to each of the 180 questions asked in the examination.
- Candidate’s recorded response: The exact option selected by the candidate for each question.
- Official correct answer: The answer option considered correct by NBEMS for each question.
- Marks allotted: The marks awarded to the candidate for each question.
September 12, 2026 | 07:40 AM IST
NEET PG 2026 Answer Key: How to download?
Candidates can check and download the NEET PG 2026 answer key and their recorded responses through the official NBEMS website by following the steps given below:
- Visit the official NBEMS website at natboard.edu.in.
- Click on the ‘Examinations’ tab and select ‘NEET PG’ under ‘Entrance Examinations’.
- Click on the ‘Application Link’ available under the NEET PG 2026 section.
- Click on the ‘Login’ button.
- Enter your User ID and password and log in.
- Click on the link for the NEET PG 2026 answer key and provisional response sheet.
- The question IDs, correct answers and the responses marked by the candidate will be displayed on the screen.
September 12, 2026 | 07:10 AM IST
NEET PG 2026 Answer Key: Where to check?
Candidates will be able to check the NEET PG 2026 answer key and response sheet on the official NBEMS website, nbe.edu.in, by logging in with their credentials.
September 12, 2026 | 06:40 AM IST
NEET PG closing rank for PGIMER Delhi
In the previous academic year, MD General Medicine at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, had an opening rank of 1 and a closing rank of 15.
September 12, 2026 | 06:00 AM IST
NEET PG answer key details
Candidates will be able to check the NEET PG 2026 correct answer keys, question ID numbers and recorded responses through their applicant login on the NEET PG 2026 index page of the official NBEMS website.
September 12, 2026 | 05:20 AM IST
NEET PG Answer Key 2026: Score calculation formula
The formula to calculate scores using NEET PG answer key is given below.
NEET PG scores = Total correct answers × 4 - Total incorrect answers × 1
September 12, 2026 | 04:40 AM IST
NEET PG Answer Key 2026: Score calculation formula
The formula to calculate scores using NEET PG answer key is given below.
NEET PG scores = Total correct answers × 4 - Total incorrect answers × 1
September 12, 2026 | 04:00 AM IST
NEET PG 2026 qualifying criteria
The category-wise NEET PG qualifying criteria 2026 are shown in the table below.
|
Category
|
Eligibility criteria
|
| General/EWS | 50th percentile |
| UR PwBD | 45th percentile |
| SC, ST and OBC | 40th percentile |
September 12, 2026 | 03:15 AM IST
NEET PG 2026 answer key and response sheet
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will release the NEET PG 2026 answer key and candidates’ recorded responses on its official website soon. The board will publish the NEET PG answer key in compliance with the Supreme Court’s April 29, 2025 order in SLP No. 9298 of 2018.
September 12, 2026 | 02:30 AM IST
NEET PG result date 2026
As per the official schedule, the NEET PG 2026 result is scheduled to be declared by September 30, 2026.
September 12, 2026 | 01:50 AM IST
NEET PG answer key 2026
For the first time, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is set to release the NEET PG 2026 answer key along with candidates’ recorded responses. The answer key and response sheets are expected to be released soon for more than 2.65 lakh candidates who appeared for the postgraduate medical entrance examination.
September 12, 2026 | 01:10 AM IST
How to download NEET PG 2026 answer key?
- Go to the official website at natboard.edu.in.
- On the homepage, click on the NEET PG exam section.
- Then again click on the NEET PG answer key link.
- A new window will open.
- Enter login details such as User ID and password.
- Press the submit button.
- The NEET PG answer key will appear on the screen, download it.
September 12, 2026 | 12:30 AM IST
NEET PG 2026: Total seats
For NEET PG 2026, there are 527 colleges offering MD, MS and PG Diploma programmes, including 280 government colleges and 247 private colleges. These colleges together have 46,220 postgraduate medical seats, with 27,371 seats in government colleges and 18,849 seats in private colleges.
September 11, 2026 | 11:50 PM IST
NEET PG 2026: Centre approves 5,000 additional PG seats
The government has approved the third phase of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme to strengthen and upgrade existing state and central government medical colleges and standalone postgraduate institutes. Under the scheme, 5,000 additional postgraduate medical seats will be created by 2028-29, with the cost ceiling fixed at Rs 1.50 crore per seat.
September 11, 2026 | 11:10 PM IST
NEET PG 2026: How many registered?
This year, a total of 2,73,096 candidates registered and applied for the NEET PG 2026 exam, which was held on August 30.
September 11, 2026 | 10:40 PM IST
NEET PG answer key date
The NEET PG 2026 answer key release date has not been announced yet. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is expected to release the NEET PG answer key soon. The NEET PG 2026 examination was conducted on August 30, 2026. The answer key is expected to be released along with candidates’ recorded responses. Meanwhile, the NEET PG 2026 result is scheduled to be announced by September 30, 2026.
September 11, 2026 | 10:10 PM IST
NEET PG Answer Key 2026: Details mentioned
The NEET PG 2026 answer key will be released soon by NBEMS. The answer key PDF iwill contain the following information:
- Question ID numbers: A unique identification number assigned to each of the 180 questions asked in the examination.
- Candidate’s recorded response: The exact option selected by the candidate for each question.
- Official correct answer: The answer option considered correct by NBEMS for each question.
- Marks allotted: The marks awarded to the candidate for each question.
September 11, 2026 | 09:40 PM IST
NEET PG cut off for General Medicine last year
The NEET PG cut off 2025 for general medicine given below.
|
Institute Name |
Opening Rank |
Closing Rank |
|
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi |
1 |
15 |
|
Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad |
16 |
16 |
|
Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi |
34 |
62 |
|
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi |
30 |
74 |
|
Lady Hardinge Medical College for Women, New Delhi |
75 |
83 |
|
Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh |
107 |
107 |
|
Government Medical College, Thrissur |
114 |
114 |
|
Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital and Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Mumbai |
47 |
119 |
|
Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College and King Edward Memorial Medical College, Mumbai |
44 |
125 |
|
Government Medical College, Kozhikode |
2 |
129 |
|
University College of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi, Delhi |
164 |
164 |
|
B J Medical College, Ahmedabad |
19 |
170 |
|
Institute of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi |
124 |
176 |
|
Government Medical College, Kottayam |
71 |
200 |
|
Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata |
198 |
201 |
|
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore |
8 |
228 |
|
Madras Medical College, Chennai |
9 |
291 |
|
Topiwala National Medical College and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai |
181 |
294 |
|
Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram |
183 |
308 |
|
Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli |
267 |
327 |
September 11, 2026 | 09:10 PM IST
NEET PG 2026 Expected Cutoff: Qualifying Percentile
The expected NEET PG 2026 cutoff has been updated based on expert analysis. Candidates can check the expected qualifying percentile and assess their chances of meeting the NEET PG 2026 admission criteria.
|
Category |
Cutoff Percentile |
2026 Expected Cutoff scores |
2025 Cutoff Scores |
|
General/ EWS |
50 percentile |
220 |
276 |
|
SC/ST/OBC |
40 percentile |
190-200 |
235 |
|
General PH |
45 percentile |
200-210 |
255 |
September 11, 2026 | 08:40 PM IST
Over 2.65 lakh candidates expecting NEET PG 2026 answer key
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) conducted the NEET PG 2026 entrance examination for more than 2.65 lakh candidates on August 30. For the first time, NBEMS is set to release the NEET PG 2026 answer key along with candidates’ recorded responses on its official website, natboard.edu.in.
September 11, 2026 | 08:10 PM IST
NEET PG Marking Scheme 2026
According to the NEET PG marking scheme 2026, students will be given four marks for every correct answer and one mark will be deducted for incorrect responses.
September 11, 2026 | 07:40 PM IST
Steps to download NEET PG answer key 2026
The steps to download the NEET PG answer key 2026 are given below.
- Visit the official website.
- Select the 'NEET PG' tab.
- Click on the NEET application link.
- Login using credentials.
- The NEET PG answer key will appear.
- Download and save for future use.
September 11, 2026 | 07:10 PM IST
NEET 2026 Tie Breaking Criteria
The NEET PG 2026 tie-breaking criteria are shown below.
- Candidates with less incorrect answers overall
- Student with less incorrect answers in Section A, B, C, D and E, in that order
- Higher marks in MBBS professional examinations
- Older candidate
September 11, 2026 | 06:40 PM IST
NEET PG 2026 score calculation
Candidates can calculate NEET PG 2026 scores using the formula shown below.
- (Correct Answers × 4) − (Incorrect Answers × 1)
September 11, 2026 | 06:10 PM IST
NEET PG answer key 2026 soon
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) held NEET PG 2026 for more than 2.65 lakh candidates on August 30. For the first time, NBEMS will release the NEET PG 2026 answer key, along with candidates’ recorded responses, on its official website, natboard.edu.in.
September 11, 2026 | 05:40 PM IST
NEET PG Counselling 2026: MD, MS, PD diploma courses state quota
NEET PG counselling 2026 will be held for admission to MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses for the academic session 2026-27:
- State quota seats
- 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats
- Seats in all private medical colleges, institutions and universities or deemed universities
- Post-MBBS DNB courses, direct six-year DrNB courses and post-MBBS NBEMS diploma courses
- Seats in Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) institutions.
September 11, 2026 | 05:10 PM IST
What after NEET PG 2026 answer key?
Following Supreme Court's order, NBEMS will publish NEET PG answer key for the first time. Once out, candidates will be given 2-3 days time to raise objections against the same by paying fee (if any). A panel of experts will go through the objections raised and will make changes in final answer key (if required). NEET Final key will be used for preparing results.
September 11, 2026 | 04:30 PM IST
Is 470 a good score in NEET PG?
NEET PG is conducted for a total of 720 marks, and 470 score roughly comes in the mid-range. Following past trends, a person securing 470 rank usually secures between 18,000 and 20,000 ranks.
September 11, 2026 | 03:45 PM IST
When and how to check NEET PG 2026 scores?
As per the information bulletin, the NEET PG scores will be announced on September 30 (tentative). Once published, candidates will be able to download their scorecards from the NBEMS official website using their roll numbers and password.
September 11, 2026 | 03:15 PM IST
NEET PG qualifying cut offs
| Category | Minimum Qualifying/ Eligibility Criteria |
Cutoff 2025 (Out of 800) |
| General/ EWS | 50th percentile | 276 |
| General-PwBD | 45th percentile | 255 |
| SC/ST/ OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC) | 40th percentile | 235 |
September 11, 2026 | 03:08 PM IST
How to check NEET PG answer key?
To check the answer key, candidates will have to log in using their ID and password.
- Go to the official website of NBEMS
- Then click on NEET PG counselling
- Look for latest news or candidate activity section
- Click on the link that reads, "NEET PG provisional answer key"
- On the redirected page, enter roll number and password
- Choose the set number and download answer key PDF
- Raise objections (if any)
September 11, 2026 | 02:22 PM IST
NEET PG 2026 marks vs rank
|
Marks Range |
Rank Range |
|
707 |
1 |
|
705 |
2 - 3 |
|
701 |
4 |
|
695 |
5 - 6 |
|
692 |
7 - 8 |
|
691 |
9 - 10 |
|
690 |
11 |
|
689 - 678 |
12 - 28 |
|
677 - 663 |
29 - 113 |
|
662 - 656 |
114 - 177 |
|
655 - 640 |
187 - 510 |
|
640 - 618 |
511 - 1500 |
|
618 - 584 |
1501 - 5000 |
|
584 - 555 |
5001 - 10000 |
|
555 - 499 |
10001 - 25000 |
|
499 - 427 |
25001 - 50000 |
|
427 - 363 |
50001 - 75000 |
|
363 - 307 |
75001 - 100000 |
|
307 - 215 |
100001 - 150000 |
|
215 - 0 |
150001 - 230019 |
September 11, 2026 | 01:46 PM IST
NEET PG 2026 re-exam highlights
Due to power failure at certain centres in Jaipur on August 30, NBEMS announced a fresh examination for 2,445 candidates affected by the disruption. The re-examination was held on September 5 at 3 pm in Jaipur.
September 11, 2026 | 01:07 PM IST
Was NEET PG 2026 leaked in Jaipur?
No, the paper was not leaked. The examination could not be completed at the affected centres in Jaipur due to the power supply disruption on August 30. Soon after that NBEMS constituted a three-member committee to investigate the internal power supply failure that disrupted the exam.
The committee comprises a senior Rajasthan government official, a joint secretary-level officer from the Union Health Ministry and a senior engineering official from the Central Electricity Authority.
September 11, 2026 | 12:31 PM IST
Assam NEET PG 2025: Opening and closing ranks of top colleges
Check the opening and closing ranks for round 1 All India Rank for unreserved category.
| College name | Course name | Opening rank | Closing rank |
| Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati | MD Radiodiagnosis | 471 | 902 |
| Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh | MD Radiodiagnosis | 1106 | 1106 |
| Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati | MD Dermatology | 1336 | 1704 |
| Jorhat Medical College, Jorhat | MD Radio Diagnosis | 2559 | 2559 |
| Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati | MD General Medicine | 937 | 2996 |
| Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh | MD Dermatology | 3056 | 3056 |
| Jorhat Medical College, Jorhat | MD Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy | 4588 | 4588 |
| Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati | MD Radiodiagnosis | 4667 | 4817 |
| Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh | MD General Medicine | 3667 | 5213 |
September 11, 2026 | 11:49 AM IST
NEET PG answer key date, time
NBEMS will issue the answer key for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, NEET PG exam soon. The exact date and time for release of the same has not been announced yet; it is expected to be published this week.
September 11, 2026 | 11:05 AM IST
NEET PG Answer Key 2026: Where to check?
NBEMS will issue the NEET PG answer key 2026 for more than 2.6 lakh candidates soon on natboard.edu.in.
September 11, 2026 | 10:26 AM IST
NEET PG cutoff for general surgery
Based on trends, the expected NEET PG cutoffs for the general surgery course are shown in the table below.
|
College Name |
Opening Rank |
|
Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi |
110 |
|
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi |
172 |
|
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi |
52 |
|
Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, Mumbai |
95 |
|
Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College and King Edward Memorial Medical College, Mumbai |
382 |
|
University College of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi, Delhi |
456 |
|
Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital and Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Mumbai |
451 |
|
Lady Hardinge Medical College for Women, New Delhi |
480 |
|
Government Medical College, Kozhikode |
640 |
|
Institute of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi |
964 |
|
Stanley Medical College, Chennai |
1141 |
|
Topiwala National Medical College and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai |
1391 |
|
B J Medical College, Ahmedabad |
1016 |
|
ESIC Medical College, Hyderabad |
1903 |
|
BJ Government Medical College, Pune |
1171 |
September 11, 2026 | 10:00 AM IST
NEET PG 2026 marking scheme
As per the NEET PG marking scheme, candidates will be given four marks for every correct answer, and one mark will be deducted for incorrect responses. The formula to calculate NEET PG 2026 scores is shown below.
(Correct Answers × 4) − (Incorrect Answers × 1)
September 11, 2026 | 09:22 AM IST
Expected NEET PG 2026 qualifying criteria
Last session's NEET PG qualifying criteria are shown in the table below.
|
Category |
Minimum Qualifying Criteria |
Cutoff 2025 (Out of 800) |
|
General/ EWS |
50th percentile |
276 |
|
General-PwBD |
45th percentile |
255 |
|
SC/ST/ OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC) |
40th percentile |
235 |
September 11, 2026 | 09:00 AM IST
NEET PG answer key 2026 soon
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) held NEET PG 2026 for more than 2.65 lakh candidates on August 30. For the first time, NBEMS will release the NEET PG 2026 answer key, along with candidates’ recorded responses, on its official website, natboard.edu.in.
September 11, 2026 | 08:24 AM IST
NEET PG 2026: What is good score in NEET PG?
Based on past trends, candidates scoring 600 marks or higher (out of 720) in NEET PG can secure an All India Rank (AIR) under 5,000 and strong clinical seats in reputable government colleges.
September 11, 2026 | 08:00 AM IST
Most demanding branch of NEET PG
MD in Radio-Diagnosis (Radiology) is one of the most demanding and competitive branches in medical postgraduate (PG) education, consistently attracting candidates with highest ranks in entrance exams such as NEET PG. In contrast, General Medicine remains core clinical specialty and serves as a key pathway to several sought-after super-specialties, including Cardiology and Nephrology.
September 11, 2026 | 07:27 AM IST
NEET PG Result Date 2026: 'Is NEET PG twice a year?'
No, the NBEMS conducts NEET PG 2026 only once a year. NBEMS will announce the NEET PG 2026 results by September 30.
September 11, 2026 | 07:00 AM IST
NEET PG 2026 answer key soon; check tie-breaking criteria
If two or more candidates secure equal marks in the NEET PG 2026 exam, the authority applies the NEET PG tie-breaking criteria to decide the merit position of each candidate. Check the NEET PG tie-breaking criteria from the points below. Candidate with higher number of correct responses is placed higher. If the tie is not resolves, candidates with lesser number of incorrect responses secures a higher position. If the tie persists, candidate older in age is placed higher. At last, candidate securing higher aggregate marks in MBBS professional exams is placed higher.
September 11, 2026 | 06:30 AM IST
NEET PG 2026 results soon; check marking scheme
As per the marking scheme, candidates will be given four marks for each correct answer, and -1 mark will be deducted for each wrong response. No marks will be awarded for unanswered questions.
September 11, 2026 | 05:45 AM IST
NEET PG 2026 answer key soon; login details
The login details to download the NEET PG 2026 answer key are registered ID and password.
September 11, 2026 | 05:05 AM IST
NEET PG 2026 : Official website to download answer key
Candidates will be able to download the NEET PG 2026 answer key through the official website at natboard.edu.in.
September 11, 2026 | 04:15 AM IST
NEET PG Counselling 2026: Previous 5 years cut-offs
NEET PG 2026 cutoffs across the years is given in the table below.
|
Category |
2025 |
2024 |
2023 |
2022 |
2021 |
|
General/EWS |
276 |
- |
291 |
275 |
302 |
|
General-PwBD |
255 |
- |
274 |
260 |
283 |
|
SC/ST/ OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC) |
235 |
- |
257 |
245 |
265 |
September 11, 2026 | 03:30 AM IST
NEET PG Counselling 2026: MD, MS, PD diploma courses state quota
NEET PG counselling 2026 will be held for admission to MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses for the academic session 2026-27:
- State quota seats
- 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats
- Seats in all private medical colleges, institutions and universities or deemed universities
- Post-MBBS DNB courses, direct six-year DrNB courses and post-MBBS NBEMS diploma courses
- Seats in Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) institutions.
September 11, 2026 | 02:45 AM IST
Kerala NEET PG 2026: MD, MS course fee
The Kerala NEET PG 2026 fee structure for Government Medical Colleges is provided in the table below.
|
Fees
|
PG degree courses
|
| Annual tuition fee | Rs 57,890 |
| Annual miscellaneous Fees | Rs 11,580 |
|
Caution deposit (refundable)
|
Rs 11,580
|
|
University Fees
|
As applicable |
| Total | Rs 81,050 |
September 11, 2026 | 02:05 AM IST
NEET PG 2026: Category-wise cut-off trends
NEET PG Counselling 2026 category-wise cut-offs are as follows.
|
Category |
2025 |
|
General/EWS |
276 |
|
General-PwBD |
255 |
|
SC/ST/ OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC) |
235 |
September 11, 2026 | 01:35 AM IST
NEET PG 2026: Last year's closing rank
The NEET PG last year's closing ranks in various categories across various colleges are shown below.
|
Category
|
Closing rank
|
College
|
| OBC | 193983 | Dr Shankarrao Chavan Government Medical College, Nanded |
| ST | 193898 | Late Baliram Kashyap Memorial Govt Medical Dimrapal, Chhattisgarh |
| SC | 193839 | Darbhanga Medical College, Bihar |
| Open | 193813 | MGM Medical College, Navi Mumbai |
| PwD | 188212 | Government Thoothkudi Medical College, Tamil Nadu |
September 11, 2026 | 01:05 AM IST
NEET PG 2026: Check previous year cut-offs
Candidates awaiting NEET PG 2026 results can check the previous year cut-offs from the table given below.
|
Category |
Cutoff percentile |
Cutoff score (2025) |
|
General |
50th percentile |
276 |
|
UR PWD |
45th percentile |
255 |
|
SC/ST/OBC |
40th percentile |
235 |
|
SC/ST/OBC PWD |
40th percentile |
235 |
September 11, 2026 | 12:40 AM IST
Rajasthan NEET PG 2026 fees at PIMS private medical college
The course-wise highest MD fees at Pacific Institute of Medical Sciences, Umarda, Udaipur, for the academic year 2026-27 are given below,
|
Pacific Institute of Medical Sciences, Umarda, Udaipur |
Total fee payable at time of admission (AIQ and state quota seats) |
Total fee payable at time of admission (Management seats) |
|
MD Anaesthesia |
Rs 35,00,000 |
Rs 60,00,000 |
|
MD General Medicine |
Rs 1 crore |
Rs 1.3 crore |
|
MD Paediatrics |
Rs 85,00,000 |
Rs 1,10 crore |
|
MD Radiodiagnosis |
Rs 1.25 crore |
Rs 1.5 crore |
|
MD Respiratory Medicine/ TB and Chest/ Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases |
Rs 75,00,000 |
Rs 1.05 crore |
|
MD Dermatology |
Rs 1.15 crore |
Rs 1.4 crore |
|
MS General Surgery |
Rs 65,00,000 |
Rs 1 crore |
|
MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
Rs 1.10 crore |
Rs 1.3 crore |
|
MS Ophthalmology |
Rs 70,00,000 |
Rs 1.1 crore |
|
MS Orthopaedics |
Rs 75,00,000 |
Rs 1.05 crore |
September 11, 2026 | 12:05 AM IST
NEET PG Counselling 2026: Registration fee
The registration fee for NEET PG Counselling 2026 is below:
|
Category
|
Fee
|
|
AIQ or Central University General category candidates
|
Rs. 1000/-
|
|
SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwD category candidates
|
Rs. 500/-
|
|
Deemed University candidates
|
Rs. 5000/-
|
September 10, 2026 | 11:05 PM IST
Tamil Nadu NEET PG 2026: Fees for Annapoorana Medical College & Hospital
The fee details for Annapoorana Medical College & Hospital are given in the table below.
|
College name |
Tuition fees |
Special fees |
Other fees |
Hostel/ Room rent |
Mess fees |
Stipend |
|
Annapoorana Medical College & Hospital, Salem – 636 308 |
Tuition Fee for the year 2025-2026 Govt. Quota Rs 3,00,000/- Management Quota Rs 5,00,000/- NRI Quota Rs 19,00,000 |
|
Rs 2,50,000 per annum (Application Fees, Sports Fees, Registration Fees, E - Consortium Fees, Fees, Library Fees, Research Methodology Fees, ALS & BLS Fees Books, Logbook, ID Card, Over Coat, Transportation (Field Visit), Gymnasium, Instruments &etc.) Rs. 50,000/- per annum for Transportation |
Rs.15,000/- per month |
Rs.15,000/- per month |
1st Year - Rs.25,000/ Month 2nd Year - Rs.26,250/ Month 3rd Year - Rs.27,500/Month |
September 10, 2026 | 10:40 PM IST
NEET PG 2026: Centre approves 5,000 seats
Recently, the government has approved the 3rd phase of centrally sponsored scheme to strengthen and upgrade existing state and central government medical colleges, standalone PG institutes. Under the scheme, additional 5,000 PG seats will be created by 2028-29 and the cost ceiling has also been set to Rs 1.50 crore per seat.
September 10, 2026 | 10:05 PM IST
NEET PG 2026: How many appeared for MD, MS entrance examination
As per the NEET PG exam update, a total of 2,73,096 candidates registered for the exam. Of these, 2,65,980 candidates appeared at 1,111 examination centres across the country. The examination was successfully completed for approximately 2,63,535 candidates.
September 10, 2026 | 09:25 PM IST
NEET PG 2026: Total seats
While replying to a question in Lok Sabha, health minister J P Nadda said India currently has 86,360 PG medical seats, with Karnataka accounting for the highest number of PG seats.
September 10, 2026 | 08:55 PM IST
How many attempts are allowed for NEET PG?
There is no limit for candidates to appear for the NEET PG examination.
September 10, 2026 | 08:25 PM IST
Is NEET PG twice a year?
No, the NEET PG examination for admission to MD, MS programmes is conducted once in a year.
September 10, 2026 | 07:55 PM IST
Is 450 a good score in NEET PG?
Candidates who appeared for NEET PG 2026 exam can check the NEET PG rank vs marks from the table given below.
|
Marks Range |
Rank Range |
|
707 |
1 |
|
705 |
2 - 3 |
|
701 |
4 |
|
695 |
5 - 6 |
|
692 |
7 - 8 |
|
691 |
9 - 10 |
|
690 |
11 |
|
689 - 678 |
12 - 28 |
|
677 - 663 |
29 - 113 |
|
662 - 656 |
114 - 177 |
|
655 - 640 |
187 - 510 |
|
640 - 618 |
511 - 1500 |
|
618 - 584 |
1501 - 5000 |
|
584 - 555 |
5001 - 10000 |
|
555 - 499 |
10001 - 25000 |
|
499 - 427 |
25001 - 50000 |
|
427 - 363 |
50001 - 75000 |
|
363 - 307 |
75001 - 100000 |
|
307 - 215 |
100001 - 150000 |
|
215 - 0 |
150001 - 230019 |
September 10, 2026 | 07:23 PM IST
Will NEET PG happen in 2026?
The NEET PG 2026 examination was conducted on August 30 in a single shift from 9 am to 12:30 pm.
September 10, 2026 | 06:55 PM IST
Why is NEET PG conducted?
It is a single window entrance examination conducted annually for admission to MD/MS/PG Diploma and Post MBBS DNB Courses, Direct 6 Year DrNB Courses and NBEMS Diploma Courses.
September 10, 2026 | 06:20 PM IST
NEET PG 2026: What is tie-breaking criteria?
If two or more candidates secure equal marks in the NEET PG 2026 exam, the authority applies the NEET PG tie-breaking criteria to decide the merit position of each candidate. Check the NEET PG tie-breaking criteria from the points below. Candidate with higher number of correct responses is placed higher. If the tie is not resolves, candidates with lesser number of incorrect responses secures a higher position. If the tie persists, candidate older in age is placed higher. At last, candidate securing higher aggregate marks in MBBS professional exams is placed higher.
September 10, 2026 | 05:55 PM IST
NEET PG 2026: Total seats
Candidates can check the total NEET PG 2026 seats and colleges from the table given below.
|
MD/MS/PG Diploma |
||
|
Colleges and seats |
Government colleges |
Private colleges |
|
Total number of colleges |
280 |
247 |
|
Total number of seats |
27,371 |
18,849 |
September 10, 2026 | 05:32 PM IST
NEET PG 2026 expected cut-offs
Candidates can check the expected NEET PG cut-offs for MD, MS admissions.
|
Category |
Minimum Qualifying/ Eligibility Criteria |
Cut-off 2026 (Out of 800) |
Cutoff 2025 (Out of 800) |
|
General/ EWS |
50th percentile |
To be announced |
276 |
|
General-PwBD |
45th percentile |
To be announced |
255 |
|
SC/ST/ OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC) |
40th percentile |
To be announced |
235 |
September 10, 2026 | 05:15 PM IST
NEET PG 2026 answer key
As per the marking scheme, candidates will be given four marks for each correct answer, and -1 mark will be deducted for each wrong response. No marks will be awarded for unanswered questions.
September 10, 2026 | 05:01 PM IST
How to download NEET PG 2026 answer key?
- Go to the official website at natboard.edu.in.
- On the homepage, click on the NEET PG exam section.
- Then again click on the NEET PG answer key link.
- A new window will open.
- Enter login details such as User ID and password.
- Press the submit button.
- The NEET PG answer key will appear on the screen, download it.
September 10, 2026 | 04:56 PM IST
NEET PG 2026 answer key; login details
The login details to download the NEET PG 2026 answer key are registered ID and password.
September 10, 2026 | 04:56 PM IST
Where to get NEET PG 2026 answer key download link?
Candidates will be able to download the NEET PG 2026 answer key through the official website at natboard.edu.in.
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