NEET PG 2026 results declared by 19 September, cut-offs released by NBEMS

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The NEET PG 2026 examination was conducted on August 30, 2026, by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS).
Results for NEET PG 2026 were declared by September 19, 2026, with official cut-offs released by NBEMS on natboard.edu.in.
A total of 42,717 postgraduate medical seats will be offered through the NEET PG 2026 counselling process.
Registration for NEET PG 2026 is anticipated to have commenced in the first week of April 2026.
The exam comprised 180 questions, carried a total of 720 marks, and had a duration of 210 minutes.

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released the official cut-off scores for NEET PG 2026, alongside the declaration of results by September 19, 2026. The examination, a crucial determinant for eligibility in MD, MS, and PG Diploma admissions across India, was conducted on August 30, 2026.

This year’s NEET PG exam will support admissions to 42,717 postgraduate medical seats nationwide. Candidates can access their results and the official cut-off on the NBEMS website, natboard.edu.in, and are advised to download their scorecards for the upcoming counselling and admission procedures.

NEET PG 2026 Examination Structure and Scoring

The NEET PG 2026 examination, conducted once a year by NBEMS, featured 180 questions and a total duration of 210 minutes. The maximum marks attainable in the exam were 720. The marking scheme awarded +4 marks for each correct answer, deducted -1 mark for every incorrect answer, and assigned 0 marks for unanswered questions, as per doctutorials.com.

Registration for the NEET PG 2026 exam commenced in the first week of April 2026, with admit cards released on August 27, 2026. The examination serves as the gateway for admission to various medical specialities in institutions across the country, including prominent ones like AIIMS New Delhi and King George’s Medical University, Lucknow.

Understanding NEET PG Cut-Offs and Previous Trends

The NEET PG cut-off represents the minimum marks required for eligibility in MD, MS, and Diploma specialities. There are two primary types: the qualifying cut-off, which is the minimum score to be eligible for counselling, and the admission cut-off, which is the actual score needed to secure a seat in a specific college or branch. These cut-offs fluctuate annually based on factors such as exam difficulty, candidate performance, the number of applicants, and the availability of seats, according to neetupdates.com and prepladder.com.

For NEET PG 2025, the qualifying percentile for General/EWS candidates was the 50th percentile (275 – 320 marks), while for SC/ST/OBC categories, it was the 40th percentile (245 – 275 marks). The official cut-off scores for NEET PG 2025 were 276 out of 800 for General/EWS, 255 for General PwBD, and 235 for SC/ST/OBC. Notably, in January 2026, NBEMS significantly reduced the NEET PG 2025 qualifying cut-off for Round 3 counselling, bringing it down to 103 marks (7th Percentile) for General/EWS, 90 marks (5th Percentile) for General PwBD, and -40 marks (0th Percentile) for SC/ST/OBC, as reported by neetupdates.com.

Expected Cut-Off Scores for NEET PG 2026 Specialisations

Highly sought-after specialisations such as Dermatology, Radiodiagnosis, and General Medicine consistently exhibit higher cut-offs. The expected branch-wise cut-off scores for NEET PG 2026, out of a total of 800 marks, indicate the competitive nature of securing seats in these fields.

Branch / Specialisation	Expected Cut-Off Score (out of 800)
Dermatology (MD)	545 – 560
Radiodiagnosis (MD)	540 – 555
General Medicine (MD)	530 – 545
Paediatrics (MD)	515 – 530
Emergency Medicine (MD)	505 – 520
Orthopaedics (MS)	495 – 510
General Surgery (MS)	480 – 500
Obstetrics & Gynaecology (MD)	475 – 495
Ophthalmology (MS)	450 – 465
ENT (MS)	440 – 455
Psychiatry (MD)	455 – 470
Anaesthesiology (MD)	420 – 440
Radiotherapy (MD)	415 – 430
Pathology (MD)	370 – 390
Microbiology (MD)	350 – 375
Forensic Medicine (MD)	320 – 345

These figures provide an indication for candidates regarding the scores typically required for admission to various specialities. The Supreme Court has also ordered the removal of the domicile quota for the NEET PG Exam, which may impact the counselling process and seat allocation across states. In addition, the Karnataka government has decided to introduce 1,513 new UG and PG medical seats, potentially increasing opportunities for admissions in the state.

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