NEET PG
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Postgraduate)
NEET PG is the national entrance test for admission to MD, MS and PG Diploma programmes at medical colleges across India. Conducted by NBEMS, it replaced multiple separate state and institutional entrance tests with a single national merit list.
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Frequency
Once a year
Duration
See the official notification
Format
Online
Score range
See the official notification
Eligibility
MBBS degree from a recognised institution (internship condition applies) — see official bulletin
Conducting body
National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)
Source: National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). Details here are for guidance only — fees, dates and eligibility change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
Verified against: NBEMS — official site and notifications.
Last verified: 6 June 2026.
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