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NEET PG Answer Key 2026 LIVE: NBEMS provisional key, response sheet soon for over 2.65 lakh; result date

Suviral Shukla | September 21, 2026 | 08:05 AM IST | 25 mins read

NEET PG 2026: Over 2.65 lakh candidates appeared for NEET PG 2026 exam, held on August 30. Updates on results date, counselling, closing ranks, colleges.

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The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will publish the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2026 answer key, along with the response sheet on its official website at natboard.edu.in. To download the provisional answer key and response sheet, candidates will have to log in using their application number and password.

Over 2.65 lakh candidates appeared for the NEET PG 2026 examination, held on August 30, for admission to MD, MS and postgraduate diploma programmes at government and private medical colleges.

As per NEET PG 2026 marking scheme, four marks will be given for every correct answer, and one mark will be deducted for incorrect answers. Notably, NBEMS has also reduced number of questions asked in the exam from 200 to 180.

Also read NEET Counselling 2026: MBBS fees cross Rs 1 crore at 46 medical colleges, soar at new deemed universities

NEET PG result 2026 date, tie-breaking rule

NBEMS will declare NEET PG 2026 result by September 30. NEET PG 2026 infformation bulletin highlights that 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

NEET PG 2026 answer key date

NBEMS has not yet announced the NEET PG answer key issuance date. Candidates will be able to access their NEET PG 2026 question ID, correct answers, recorded or marked responses, and other information on the official website of NBEMS. Using the NEET PG answer keys, candidates will be able to calculate their probable scores.

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NEET PG Answer Key 2026 LIVE: NBEMS response sheet link soon for over 2.65 lakh. Updates on result date, cut-offs, closing ranks, colleges, other details.

September 21, 2026 | 08:05 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/EWS50th percentile
UR PwBD45th percentile
SC, ST and OBC40th percentile

September 21, 2026 | 07:31 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 21, 2026 | 07:01 AM IST

NEET PG 2026 Answer Key: Where to download?

Candidates will be able to check and download the NEET PG 2026 answer key and response sheet on the official NBEMS website, nbe.edu.in, by logging in with their credentials.


September 21, 2026 | 06:03 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 21, 2026 | 05:01 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 21, 2026 | 04:06 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 21, 2026 | 03:01 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 21, 2026 | 02:05 AM IST

Formula to calculate NEET PG scores

After the release of provisional NEET PG 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 21, 2026 | 01:03 AM 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 21, 2026 | 12:04 AM 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 20, 2026 | 11:05 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 20, 2026 | 10:30 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 20, 2026 | 10:00 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 20, 2026 | 09:32 PM IST

NEET PG 2026: What is tie-breaking criteria?

If two or more candidates obtain the same marks in NEET PG 2026, the authority follows a prescribed tie-breaking process to determine their merit positions. The NEET PG tie-breaking criteria are applied in the following order:

  • Higher number of correct responses: The candidate with more correct answers is ranked higher.
  • Lower number of incorrect responses: If the tie continues, the candidate with fewer incorrect answers gets the higher rank.
  • Age: If the tie still persists, the older candidate is placed higher in the merit list.
  • MBBS professional examination marks: As the final criterion, the candidate with higher aggregate marks in the MBBS professional examinations is ranked higher.

September 20, 2026 | 09:04 PM IST

Steps 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 20, 2026 | 08:35 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.

September 20, 2026 | 08:03 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 20, 2026 | 07:30 PM IST

NEET PG 2026 answer key released?

No. NBEMS has not released the NEET PG 2026 answer key yet. As announced by the Supreme Court, NBEMS will release provisional answer key soon and expected to invite objections against the same.

September 20, 2026 | 06:54 PM IST

NEET PG 2026: MD, MS admissions

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 20, 2026 | 06:05 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 20, 2026 | 05:35 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 20, 2026 | 05:05 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 20, 2026 | 04:35 PM IST

NEET PG 2026: Cut-offs

The category-wise cutoff and equivalent scores are as follows:

CategoryMinimum Qualifying/ Eligibility CriteriaCut-off 2026 (Out of 800)

Cutoff 2025 (Out of 800)

General/ EWS50th percentileTo be announced276
General-PwBD45th percentileTo be announced255
SC/ST/ OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC)40th percentileTo be announced235

September 20, 2026 | 04:05 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 20, 2026 | 03:35 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 20, 2026 | 03:05 PM 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 20, 2026 | 02:35 PM 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 20, 2026 | 02:04 PM 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 20, 2026 | 01:05 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. However, the medical board has not yet announced NEET PG answer key 2026 release date. 

September 20, 2026 | 12:32 PM IST

NBEMS: How to check NEET PG Answer Key?

The steps to check the NEET PG answer key 2026 are given below.

  • Visit the website at nbe.edu.in
  • Click on ‘NEET PG’ tab
  • Click 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 20, 2026 | 12:00 PM IST

MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will conduct NEET PG counselling for 50% of the All India Quota (AIQ) medical and dental postgraduate seats in central universities, deemed universities, and ESIC institutes. Moreover, the state authorities manage the remaining 50% state quota seats through their respective state counseling portals. 

September 20, 2026 | 10:59 AM IST

NEET PG Cutoff: GMC Kozhikode cutoff rank

According to MCC counselling cutoffs, in the last NEET PG academic year, the NEET PG cutoff rank for the MD radiodiagnosis programme opened at rank 35 and closed at 79 for round 1 counselling. 

September 20, 2026 | 09:58 AM IST

NEET PG closing rank for PGIMER Delhi

In the last academic year, the NEET PG admission opened at rank 1 and closed at 15 for MD general medicine admissions at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi. 

September 20, 2026 | 08:33 AM IST

NEET PG answer key 2026 date

NBEMS has not yet announced the NEET PG 2026 answer key release date. The NEET PG 2026 result will be declared by September 30. 

September 20, 2026 | 08:30 AM IST

NEET PG result date 2026

NBEMS will declare NEET PG result 2026 by September 30. 

September 20, 2026 | 07:46 AM IST

NEET PG cutoff for government colleges

The last academic session's NEET PG cutoff for general-category candidates in MD General Medicine 50% AIQ seats is shown in the table below. 

Colleges

Closing ranks

ABVIMS, Dr. RML Hospital, New Delhi

15

NIMS, Hyderabad, Telangana

16

MAMC, Delhi

62

VMMC, New Delhi

74

LHMC, Delhi

83

GMCH, Chandigarh

107

GMC Thrissur, Kerala

114

LTMMC (Sion), Mumbai, Maharashtra

119

GSMC (KEM), Mumbai, Maharashtra

125

GMC Kozhikode, Kerala

129

MAMC, Delhi

141

UCMS, Delhi

164

B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

170

IMS-BHU, Uttar Pradesh

176

GMC Kottayam, Kerala

200

IPGME&R (SSKM), Kolkata, West Bengal

201

BMCRI, Bangalore, Karnataka

228

MMC, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

291

TNMC (Nair), Mumbai, Maharashtra

294

LHMC, Delhi

296

NEET PG cutoff for government colleges in MD general medicine, radiodiagnosis branch

September 20, 2026 | 06:40 AM 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 20, 2026 | 06:10 AM 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 20, 2026 | 05:40 AM IST

NEET PG 2026 expected 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 20, 2026 | 05:10 AM 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 20, 2026 | 04:10 AM IST

NEET PG 2026 answer key; where to download

The NBEMS will declare the NEET PG 2026 answer key, response sheet, along with raw scores on the official website at natboard.edu.in. Candidates will have to enter their login details such as application number and password to download the NEET PG 2026 answer key.

September 20, 2026 | 03:10 AM 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 20, 2026 | 02:10 AM 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 20, 2026 | 01:10 AM IST

NEET PG 2026 Marks vs Rank

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 20, 2026 | 12:10 AM IST

Why is NEET PG conducted?

The NEET PG examination is conducted annually for thousands of medical graduates to get admission in PG colleges in India. Conducted by the National Board of Examinations, the exam is a gateway to MD, MS and PG Diploma courses across India.

September 19, 2026 | 11:10 PM IST

NEET PG 2026 answer key latest update

Following the Supreme Court's order, NBEMS will be issuing a provisional answer key for the NEET PG exam for the first time. However, with NBE conducting the re-exam for selected centres in Jaipur in the September first week, the provisional answer key is expected to be out by September second week. Soon after the release, candidates will be given time to raise objections against the same.

September 19, 2026 | 10:40 PM 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 19, 2026 | 10:10 PM IST

NEET PG 2026 marking scheme

As per the NEET PG 2026 marking scheme, four marks will be given for each correct response, and one mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.

September 19, 2026 | 09:40 PM IST

NEET PG tie-breaking policy 2026

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 19, 2026 | 09:10 PM IST

NEET PG 2026 Qualifying Criteria

The category-wise NEET PG qualifying criteria 2026 are shown in the table below.

Category
Eligibility criteria
General/EWS50th percentile
UR PwBD45th percentile
SC, ST and OBC40th percentile

September 19, 2026 | 08:40 PM IST

NEET PG 2026 answer key, response sheet soon; steps to download

NEET PG 2026: Here's how to download provisional answer key

  • Go to the official website at nbe.edu.in
  • On homepage look for “Entrance Exam” tab select “NEET PG”
  • Click on “Application Link” button available under the “NEET PG 2026” tab
  • Click on “Login” button 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
  • Go through the same and download it

September 19, 2026 | 08:10 PM IST

NEET PG 2026 answer key expected soon

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is expected to release the provisional NEET PG 2026 answer key soon. However, the authority has not officially announced the release date and time. Once out, candidates will be able to use answer key to cross-check their responses and calculate their probable scores.


September 19, 2026 | 07:10 PM IST

Most demanding branch in medical PG

MD in Radio-Diagnosis (Radiology) is considered a demanding and competitive branch in medical post-graduation (PG), consistently closing at the highest ranks in entrance exams like NEET PG. However, general medicine is a core clinical choice for gateway super-specialties like cardiology and nephrology.

September 19, 2026 | 06:40 PM IST

NEET PG Cutoffs: General medical closing ranks below 200

The last academic session's NEET PG cutoff for general medicine across the top colleges is shown in the table below.

CollegesClosing Ranks
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi15
Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad16
Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi62
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi74
Lady Hardinge Medical College for Women, New Delhi83
Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh107
Government Medical College, Thrissur114
Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital and Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Mumbai119
Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College and King Edward Memorial Medical College, Mumbai125
Government Medical College, Kozhikode129
University College of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi, Delhi164
B J Medical College, Ahmedabad170
Institute of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi176
Government Medical College, Kottayam200

September 19, 2026 | 06:10 PM IST

NEET PG 2026: Marking scheme, score calculation

As per the NEET PG 2026 marking scheme, candidates will be given four marks for every correct answer, and one mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

NEET PG scores = Total correct answers X 4 - Total incorrect answers X 1


September 19, 2026 | 05:40 PM IST

NEET PG cutoffs for general surgery under under 2000

The NEET PG cutoffs for general surgery course in last year's counselling session are shown in the table below.

College Name

Opening Rank

Topiwala National Medical College and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai

1391

B J Medical College, Ahmedabad

1016

ESIC Medical College, Hyderabad

1903

Stanley Medical College, Chennai

1141

September 19, 2026 | 05:10 PM IST

What is the general cut-off for NEET PG 2026?

The NEET PG opening ranks for general surgery course in top colleges is 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

September 19, 2026 | 04:40 PM IST

Is the official answer key of NEET 2026 released?

No, not yet. The NBEMS will declare the NEET PG 2026 answer key, response sheet, along with raw scores on the official website at natboard.edu.in. Candidates will have to enter their login details such as application number and password to download the NEET PG 2026 answer key.

September 19, 2026 | 04:40 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 19, 2026 | 04:10 PM IST

Is the NEET PG 2026 result out?

No, the NEET PG 2026 results for MD, MS and PG diploma admissions will be declared on September 30.

September 19, 2026 | 03:40 PM IST

NEET PG 2026 answer key soon; steps to download

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 19, 2026 | 03:10 PM IST

NEET PG 2026: Expected cut-offs for MD, MS admissions

The category-wise cutoff and equivalent scores are as follows:

CategoryMinimum Qualifying/ Eligibility CriteriaCut-off 2026 (Out of 800)

Cutoff 2025 (Out of 800)

General/ EWS50th percentileTo be announced276
General-PwBD45th percentileTo be announced255
SC/ST/ OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC)40th percentileTo be announced235

September 19, 2026 | 02:40 PM IST

NEET PG 2026 answer key soon; direct link

The National Board of Secondary Education (NBEMS) will issue the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2026 answer key for MD, MS and PG diploma admissions on its official website at natboard.edu.in.

September 19, 2026 | 01:45 PM IST

NEET PG Counselling 2026: PwBD assessment guidelines

Type

Branches

Specialities requiring surgical skills and manipulations

Anesthesiology, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Ortho-rhino-laryntology, Traumatology and Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine

All other specialities (excluding pre- and para-clinical branches)

Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Family Medicine, General Medicine, Geriatrics, lmmunohaematology and Blood Transfusion, Laboratory Medicine, Marine Medicine, Nuclear Medicine, Pediatrics, Palliative Medicine, Psychiatry, Radiation Oncology, Radio-diagnosis, Respiratory Medicine, Tropical Medicine and Community Medicine

Pre-clinical branches

Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry and Biophysics

Para-clinical branches

Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine and Toxicology

September 19, 2026 | 12:45 PM IST

NEET PG Counselling 2026: NMC's branch-specific guidelines

Under National Medical Commission guidelines, released ahead of NEET PG 2026 results and counselling, PwBD aspirants for MD/MS will be judged according to the type of their chosen medical branch – surgical, other clinical, pre-clinical or para-clinical. 


September 19, 2026 | 11:52 AM IST

NEET PG August 30 exam highlights

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) conducted the NEET PG 2026 exam on August 30 for over 2.65 lakh candidates at 1,111 examination centres across 338 cities in a single shift.

September 19, 2026 | 11:00 AM IST

NEET PG college predictor

Over 2.65 students waiting for NEET PG 2026 answer key and result can predict their chances of admission using Careers360’s NEET PG All India Quota College Predictor 2026. Result is expected to be announced on September 30. 


September 19, 2026 | 09:46 AM IST

NEET PG 2026 marking scheme

The NEET PG 2026 exam question paper consisted of 180 multiple-choice questions comprising 720 marks. Following the marking scheme, four marks will be given for every correct answer, and one mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

September 19, 2026 | 08:05 AM IST

NEET PG response sheet to be released

The response sheet is expected to be issued along with the answer key. It will allow candidates to check the responses recorded against the questions they attempted during the examination.


September 19, 2026 | 07:03 AM 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 19, 2026 | 06:02 AM 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 19, 2026 | 05:04 AM IST

NEET PG 2026: MD, MS admissions

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 19, 2026 | 04:03 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 19, 2026 | 03:02 AM 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 19, 2026 | 02:03 AM IST

NEET PG cutoff for MD general medical in PGIMER Delhi

According to the MCC NEET PG counselling data, for the MD general medicine course, admissions opened at rank 1 and closed at 15 for Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi.


September 19, 2026 | 01:04 AM IST

How to calculate NEET PG 2026 scores?

Candidates can calculate NEET PG 2026 scores using the formula shown below.

(Correct Answers × 4) − (Incorrect Answers × 1)


September 19, 2026 | 12:06 AM IST

When will NBEMS issue NEET PG 2026 answer key?

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will publish the NEET PG 2026 answer key and candidates’ recorded responses for the first time on its official website soon.


September 18, 2026 | 11:02 PM IST

NEET PG 2026 result date

NEET PG 2026 result is scheduled to be announced by September 30, according to the examination schedule. The answer key and response information are expected to be released soon.


September 18, 2026 | 10:25 PM IST

NEET PG answer key: Login credentials required to check

Candidates awaiting the NEET PG answer key should keep their login credentials ready. The NEET PG answer key and response-related information will be accessible through the applicant login on the NBEMS portal.


September 18, 2026 | 09:55 PM IST

NEET PG 2026 answer key released?

No. NBEMS has not released the NEET PG 2026 answer key yet. As announced by the Supreme Court, NBEMS will release provisional answer key soon and expected to invite objections against the same.


September 18, 2026 | 09:24 PM IST

Details available 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 18, 2026 | 08:50 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 Sections A, B, C, D and E, in that order
  • Higher marks in MBBS professional examinations
  • Older candidate

September 18, 2026 | 08:22 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 18, 2026 | 07:51 PM IST

NEET PG 2026: MD, MS admissions

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 DNB Courses and Post-MBBS NBEMS Diploma Courses

September 18, 2026 | 07:20 PM IST

NEET PG Counselling 2026: Registration fee

As per the previous session, the registration fee for NEET PG Counselling 2026 is:

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 18, 2026 | 06:00 PM IST

NEET PG Cutoff: GMC Kozhikode closing rank

In the last academic year, the NEET PG cutoff rank for MD radio diagnosis programme opened at 35 and closed at 79 for round 1 counselling. 


September 18, 2026 | 04:41 PM IST

NEET PG Answer Key 2026: NBEMS official website

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will release the NEET PG answer key 2026 on the NBEMS official website at natboard.edu.in.

September 18, 2026 | 03:35 PM IST

NEET PG 2026 results

The National Board of Examinations for Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will publish the NEET PG 2026 result by September 30.


September 18, 2026 | 03:20 PM IST

Registration fee for NEET PG counselling 2026

In the last academic year, the registration fee for NEET PG counselling was as follows. 

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 18, 2026 | 02:02 PM IST

NEET PG 2026: Which is the top best college for MD and MS admission?

AIIMS New Delhi and PGIMER Chandigarh are ranked as the top medical colleges for postgraduate medical studies in India based on NIRF rankings and overall academic reputation.

September 18, 2026 | 01:22 PM IST

'Can I get AIIMS with 20,000 rank?' Candidates' ask

No, general-category candidates cannot get an AIIMS seat with an All India Rank (AIR) of 20,000, but reserved-category candidates may have a chance at newer or developing AIIMS campuses.

September 18, 2026 | 12:33 PM IST

NEET PG Counselling rules for PwBD: NMC

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has announced guidelines for NEET PG counselling rules for persons with benchmark disability (PwBD). For the first time, the NMC has prescribed discipline-specific guidelines to assess the suitability of disabled candidates. Under the new guidelines, the PwBD aspirants for MD and MS courses will be examined according to the chosen medical branch, such as surgical, other clinical, pre-clinical, or para-clinical.

NEET PG Counselling: NMC frames branch-specific guidelines for MD, MS admissions of disabled candidates

September 18, 2026 | 12:26 PM IST

NEET PG Result Date 2026: Which is the toughest branch in NEET PG?

NBEMS will declare the NEET PG result 2026 by September 30. The toughest branch in NEET PG depends on two factors: either the hardest to get into by rank or the hardest to study and practice during the internship period.

September 18, 2026 | 11:35 AM IST

'Is 20,000 a good rank in NEET PG?' Students' ask

According to subject experts, a rank of 20,000 in NEET PG is considered an average rank, where top clinical MD or MS seats in government colleges are generally out of reach for general category students; however, students can opt for specific non-clinical, paraclinical, or DNB courses, as well as private or deemed university seats. 

September 18, 2026 | 10:45 AM IST

NEET PG 2026 answer key: Details to check

Once out, candidates will be able to access their NEET PG 2026 question ID, correct answers, recorded or marked responses, and other information on NBEMS official website.

September 18, 2026 | 10:06 AM IST

What after NEET PG 2026 answer key release?

Post the release of NEET PG provisional answer key, candidates will get 48-72 hours to raise objections against the same. Chances are high that they will be charged an amount of Rs 200 per objection. The panel set by NBEMS will go through the objections raised and will rectify the answers if any of it is found correct. 

September 18, 2026 | 09:18 AM IST

NEET PG 2026: When will NBEMS release answer key?

Following Supreme Court's order, NBE will release the provisional answer key for NEET PG exams for the first time. After the release of provisional key, candidates are given time to raise objections against the same (if any). If the objections are found to be correct, the expert committee will make the changes and release the final answer key. 

September 18, 2026 | 07:15 AM IST

NEET PG 2026 Answer Key: Where to check?

The NEET PG 2026 answer keys and response sheet will be made available on NBEMS official website at nbe.edu.in, through login. 


September 18, 2026 | 06:10 AM IST

NEET PG Result Date 2026

NBEMS will declare the NEET PG results for over 2.6 lakh candidates by September 30. 

September 18, 2026 | 05:00 AM IST

How to check NEET PG Answer Key 2026?

The steps to check the NEET PG answer key 2026 are given below.

  • Visit the NBEMS 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 18, 2026 | 04:01 AM IST

NEET PG closing rank for PGIMER Delhi

In the previous academic year, the NEET PG admission opened at rank 1 and closed at 15 for MD general medicine admissions at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi. 

September 18, 2026 | 02:58 AM 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 18, 2026 | 01:58 AM IST

NEET PG answer key 2026 details

NEET PG answer key 2026 will include details such as question ID number, recorded responses, correct answer, and score allotted for each question. 

September 18, 2026 | 12:57 AM IST

NEET PG Counselling 2026 by MCC

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts NEET PG counselling for 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, central universities, deemed universities, and ESIC institutes. Moreover, the state authorities manage the remaining 50% state quota seats through their respective state counseling portals. 

September 17, 2026 | 10:56 PM IST

NEET PG 2026 Answer Key: Where to check?

Candidates can check the NEET PG answer key 2026 answer keys and response sheet on NBEMS official website at nbe.edu.in, through login. 

September 17, 2026 | 10:19 PM IST

NEET PG Answer Key 2026 Date

NBEMS has not announced date for NEET PG 2026 answer key issuance. 

September 17, 2026 | 08:10 PM IST

NEET PG Result 2026 Date

NBEMS will declare NEET PG result 2026 by September 30. 

September 17, 2026 | 07:10 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 17, 2026 | 06:40 PM IST

NEET PG 2026 exam for post MBBS admissions

Single window entrance examination for admission to MD/MS/PG Diploma and Post MBBS DNB Courses, Direct 6 Year DrNB Courses and NBEMS Diploma Courses.

September 17, 2026 | 06:10 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 17, 2026 | 05:40 PM IST

NEET PG Marks vs Rank 2025

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 17, 2026 | 05:10 PM IST

NEET PG 2026 final answer key details

Following the pattern followed by exam-conducting bodies, a provisional answer key will be released at first, and candidates will be given time to raise objections against the same. NBEMS will go through the objections raised by candidates and will revise the answers, if required. The result will be prepared on the basis of the final answer key.

September 17, 2026 | 04:40 PM IST

NEET PG 2026: Cut-offs

The category-wise cutoff and equivalent scores are as follows:

CategoryMinimum Qualifying/ Eligibility CriteriaCut-off 2026 (Out of 800)

Cutoff 2025 (Out of 800)

General/ EWS50th percentileTo be announced276
General-PwBD45th percentileTo be announced255
SC/ST/ OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC)40th percentileTo be announced235


September 17, 2026 | 04:10 PM IST

NEET PG 2026: Marking scheme

In the NEET PG 2026 exam, each correct answer will carry 4 marks, while 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect response. No marks will be awarded or deducted for unattempted questions.


September 17, 2026 | 03:40 PM 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 17, 2026 | 03:09 PM IST

NEET PG Result 2026: Tie-breaking rules

Candidates who appeared for the NEET PG 2026 examination, can check the tie-breaking rules from below.

According to the NEET PG 2026, 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 17, 2026 | 02:30 PM IST

NEET PG 2026 Counselling: MD, MS fees for Tamil Nadu college

The fee details for Annapoorana Medical College and 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 17, 2026 | 01:48 PM IST

NEET PG qualifying cut-offs

CategoryMinimum Qualifying/ Eligibility Criteria

Cutoff 2025 (Out of 800)

General/ EWS50th percentile276
General-PwBD45th percentile255
SC/ST/ OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC)40th percentile23

September 17, 2026 | 12:15 PM IST

NEET 2026 Tie Breaking Rule

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 17, 2026 | 11:45 AM IST

NEET PG 2026 answer key; official link

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 17, 2026 | 11:15 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 17, 2026 | 10:45 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 17, 2026 | 10:15 AM IST

NEET PG 2026: Steps to download 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 17, 2026 | 09:45 AM IST

NEET PG 2026 answer key date out?

No, 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 17, 2026 | 09:15 AM IST

NEET PG 2026: How many Total seats

There are currently 86,360 PG medical seats for NEET PG 2026 counselling, with Karnataka accounting for the highest number of PG seats.


September 17, 2026 | 08:44 AM IST

NEET PG 2026 results soon; check 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 17, 2026 | 08:43 AM IST

NEET PG 2026 answer key soon

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will publish the NEET PG 2026 answer key, along with the response sheet on its official website at natboard.edu.in.

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