Medical PG — NEET-PG
NEET-PG 2026 exam, result and qualifying cut-off
NEET-PG 2026 exam date, re-examination, number of candidates, result date, scorecard window and category-wise qualifying cut-off scores from the official NBEMS notice of 24 September 2026.
The 2026 examination
NEET-PG 2026 was conducted on 30 August 2026 across the country for admission to MD/MS/DNB/DrNB (Direct 6 Years Courses)/PG Medical Diploma courses of the 2026–27 session. Because of an internal power failure at iON Digital Zone iDZ Sitapura, Jaipur (TC codes 41682 & 41683), candidates there could not complete the test and were re-examined on 5 September 2026 at Jaipur. 2,63,544 candidates appeared on 30 August and 2,416 on 5 September.[1]
- NEET-PG 2026 Rank is the overall merit position among all candidates who appeared, based on actual marks and the tie-breaking criteria in the NEET-PG 2026 information bulletin.
- Every question was reviewed by faculty after the exam; NBEMS found none technically incorrect.
- Scorecards: downloadable from natboard.edu.in on/after 01.10.2026, for six months from issue.
Qualifying cut-off scores (2026)
| Category | Minimum qualifying criterion | Cut-off score (out of 720, as printed by NBEMS) |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 50th percentile | 262 |
| General PwBD | 45th percentile | 244 |
| SC / ST / OBC (including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC) | 40th percentile | 226 |
Final merit lists for state-quota seats are generated by each State/UT as per its own criteria, guidelines and reservation policy.
Frequently asked questions
What were the NEET-PG 2026 qualifying cut-off scores?
As notified by NBEMS on 24 September 2026: 262 for General/EWS (50th percentile), 244 for General PwBD (45th percentile) and 226 for SC/ST/OBC including their PwBD candidates (40th percentile).[1]
When was NEET-PG 2026 held?
On 30 August 2026. Candidates at two affected Jaipur test centres were re-examined on 5 September 2026. The result was declared on 24 September 2026.[1]
Official sources
- 1.Notice: Result of NEET-PG 2026 Declared (24 September 2026) (opens the official site) — National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), published 24 Sept 2026. Checked 17 Oct 2026.
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- NEET PG 2026: MCC releases final seat matrix, check quota-wise seats - India TodayIndia Today · 19 Oct 2026
- MCC Stray Round Result 2026: Check NEET Stray Round Counselling Result @mcc.nic.in - Shiksha.comShiksha.com · 19 Oct 2026
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Guide content last reviewed 17 Oct 2026. Admission rules change every year — always confirm on the official portal before acting.