NEET PG 2027 is the national entrance exam for MD, MS, PG Diploma and post-MBBS DNB admissions, conducted by NBEMS. NBEMS has not announced 2027 dates yet. The 2026 exam was held on 30 August, so NEET PG 2027 is expected in August 2027, with applications in July 2027.
NEET PG 2027
This page covers NEET PG 2027 expected dates, the application process and fee, eligibility, exam pattern and the official bulletin.
| Full name | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2027 |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) |
| Exam level | National |
| Courses / Purpose | MD, MS, PG Diploma and post-MBBS DNB admissions |
| Exam date | Expected August 2027 |
| Application | Expected July 2027, online at natboard.edu.in |
| Application fee | Rs 3,500 (General, OBC, EWS); Rs 2,500 (SC, ST, PwBD), as per the 2026 bulletin |
| Eligibility | NMC-recognised MBBS, with internship completed by the cut-off date in the bulletin |
| Mode | Computer-based test, single shift |
| Questions and marks | 180 MCQs, 720 marks, 3 hours 30 minutes in 5 timed sections |
| Negative marking | 1 mark for each wrong answer (+4 for a correct one) |
| Official website | natboard.edu.in |
NEET PG 2027 Important Dates
NBEMS has not released the NEET PG 2027 schedule yet, so the dates below are expected months based on the 2026 cycle.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Tentative exam date notice | January 2027 Expected |
| Information bulletin release | July 2027 Expected |
| Online application | July 2027 Expected |
| Edit window | July 2027 Expected |
| Test city intimation | August 2027 Expected |
| Admit card release | August 2027 Expected |
| NEET PG 2027 exam | August 2027 Expected |
| Question challenge window | August 2027 Expected |
| Result | September 2027 Expected |
| Answer key with responses | October 2027 Expected |
| Scorecard download | October 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for NEET PG 2027
You apply for NEET PG 2027 online at natboard.edu.in once NBEMS releases the information bulletin. The 2026 form was open from 1 to 21 July 2026, so the 2027 window is expected in July 2027. Only applications with a successful fee payment are accepted, and there is no offline mode.
Apply Online for NEET PG 2027
Applications for NEET PG 2027 are expected in July 2027.
- Go to natboard.edu.in and open the NEET-PG page.
- Read the information bulletin, especially eligibility and the image upload instructions.
- Register with your mobile number and email ID. Keep both active until counselling ends.
- Fill in personal, MBBS, internship, Aadhaar and correspondence address details, and choose three preferred test states.
- Upload your photograph (not older than three months), signature and thumb impression as per the guidelines.
- Pay the fee online through UPI, debit card or credit card and check that the payment status shows “S” (successful).
- Save the submitted form. Use the edit window later only for fields that NBEMS allows.
| Category | Exam fee (latest bulletin, 2026) |
|---|---|
| General, OBC, EWS | Rs 3,500 |
| SC, ST, PwBD | Rs 2,500 |
The fee is not refunded or carried forward to a later exam. Your correspondence address and test state choices cannot be changed after submission, even in the edit window.
Who can apply for NEET PG 2027?
You can apply for NEET PG 2027 if you hold an NMC-recognised MBBS degree and finish your one-year internship by the cut-off date in the 2027 bulletin. That cut-off was 30 September 2026 for the 2026 exam.
- Indian MBBS graduates: MBBS degree or provisional pass certificate recognised under the NMC Act, 2019.
- Registration: permanent or provisional registration with the NMC (or erstwhile MCI) or a State Medical Council.
- Internship: one-year compulsory rotating internship completed, or due to be completed, by the cut-off date.
- Foreign medical graduates (Indian citizens or OCI): must have passed FMGE, be registered with the NMC or a State Medical Council, and meet the same internship cut-off.
- Foreign nationals: basic medical qualification recognised by the NMC, plus Ministry of Home Affairs security clearance where required.
What is the NEET PG 2027 exam pattern?
NEET PG is a 180-question computer-based test of 3 hours 30 minutes, split into five timed sections. This is the pattern in the latest (2026) bulletin; the 2027 bulletin will confirm it. Subject-wise topics are on the NEET PG 2027 syllabus page.
| Feature | Details (latest bulletin, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer-based test (CBT), single shift |
| Questions | 180 multiple choice questions, 4 options each |
| Sections | 5 time-bound sections (Group A to E) of 36 questions each |
| Time per section | 42 minutes; you cannot go back to a finished section |
| Total time | 3 hours 30 minutes |
| Maximum marks | 720 |
| Marking | +4 correct, -1 wrong, 0 unattempted |
| Language | English only |
| Syllabus | MBBS curriculum issued by the NMC |
NEET PG 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
- LINKNEET PG 2026 Information Bulletin (latest) (1 July 2026)Official site · drive.google.comOpen
- LINKNBEMS NEET-PG official pageOfficial site · natboard.edu.inOpen