NEET SS 2026 registration opens; apply by November 18

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has initiated the online application process for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Super Specialty (NEET-SS) 2026. Aspiring candidates for DM, MCh, and DrNB Super Speciality Courses can submit their applications through the official website, natboard.edu.in, starting from October 29, 2026, at 3 pm.

This examination serves as the gateway for admission into super speciality medical programs across various institutions in India. The registration window will remain open until November 18, 2026, at 11:55 pm, with the computer-based examination scheduled for December 11 and 12, 2026, at centres nationwide.

NEET Ss 2026 Application and Examination Schedule

The NBEMS released the information bulletin for NEET-SS 2026 on October 29, 2026, providing essential details regarding eligibility criteria, application fees, and the examination pattern. Candidates are advised to review this bulletin thoroughly before proceeding with their applications.

The examination will be conducted in a computer-based mode. An exam city intimation slip is expected to be issued approximately 10–12 days prior to the examination dates. The admit card will be released online in the first week of December 2026, roughly 4 to 7 days before the exam.

Admit Card and Required Documents

To download the admit card, candidates must visit natboard.edu.in or nbe.edu.in, navigate to the NEET-SS section, select Applicant Login, and enter their User ID, Password, and Security CAPTCHA. It is mandatory for candidates to print a clear, colour copy of the admit card and affix a recent passport-sized photograph (minimum 35 x 45 mm, white background) in the designated space.

At the examination centre, candidates are required to present a printed copy of the NEET SS Admit Card with the pasted photograph, a photocopy of their Permanent/Provisional SMC/NMC Registration, and an original, valid Government Photo ID. Digital or soft copies of the admit card on mobile phones will not be accepted for entry.

Support and Previous Examination Cycles

For any queries related to application submission, failed transaction refunds, or payment gateway issues, candidates can contact NBEMS Candidate Care Support at +91-7996165333. A helpdesk portal is also available after logging into the applicant account for raising queries. Questions concerning eligibility or required documents can be directed through the NBEMS Communication Web Portal.

The NEET SS exam has consistently used the natboard.edu.in portal for registration and has been conducted in a computer-based mode in previous cycles. For instance, the NEET SS 2025 application fee was ₹4,250 for all categories, and the examination was conducted on December 22 and 23, 2025, with results tentatively declared on January 10, 2026. The NEET SS 2023 exam was held on September 9 and 10, 2023.

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