NEET PG 2026: New Delhi, August 21, 2025 – While the National Board of Examinations (NBE) has yet to officially announce the NEET PG 2026 exam dates, strong indicators point towards the first or second week of August 2026 as the most likely window.
NEET PG 2026 – Expected Exam Date (Tentative Schedule)
Exam Timeline
| Event | Tentative Date / Period |
| Exam Date | First or Second Week of August 2026 |
| Registration (Online Application) | April – May 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | Last Week of July 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) – Single Shift |
| Result Announcement (Expected) | September 2026 |
| Counselling Start | October 2026 (Tentative) |
Why August?
Exam trend analysis over recent years shows a significant shift in the NEET PG examination timeline:
- 2021: September 11 – delayed due to pandemic-related disruptions
- 2022: May 21 – exception as academic schedules normalized
- 2023: March 5 – early slot to recalibrate
- 2024 & 2025: August 11 and August 3, respectively
Given this pattern of mid-year scheduling, the early August 2026 timeframe has emerged as the most consistent and plausible estimate
NEET PG 2026 Tentative Date Overview
| Event | Tentative Date |
| Exam Date | First or second week of August 2026 |
| Shift Pattern | Expected in Single Shift (as per 2025) |
| Registration Timeline (Estimate) | April to May 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Estimate | Last week of July 2026 |
Context & Expert Insight
The shift of NEET PG to August in recent years allows timely inclusion of interns who complete their MBBS rotations by July–August—ensuring better sync with academic schedules. Observations suggest that NBE now favors this late-slot positioning for annual alignment.
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