NEET SS 2026: Exam Schedule, Registration, Result and Counselling Guide

NEET SS 2026 will take place on December 11 and 12, 2026, for admission to DM, MCh and DrNB Super Specialty courses. NBEMS opened the registration window on October 29, 2026. Candidates must submit their applications by November 18. Check the complete examination schedule, application process, eligibility, fees, exam pattern, admit card and counselling details before starting your super-specialty admission journey.

NEET SS 2026: Important Dates and Exam Schedule

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released the NEET SS 2026 Information Bulletin with the examination schedule. Candidates can check the important dates below.

Candidates can visit the official NBEMS website to track examination notices and application updates. The dates above follow the published information bulletin.

NEET SS 2026 Information Bulletin: Where to Download?

NBEMS released the NEET SS 2026 Information Bulletin on October 29, 2026. The document contains important instructions for candidates who plan to pursue super-specialty medical courses.

The bulletin covers:

• Eligibility requirements and feeder specialty qualifications.
• Application process and examination fees.
• Question paper groups and examination pattern.
• Admit card and examination-day instructions.
• Result declaration and qualifying criteria.
• DM, MCh and DrNB admission guidelines.

Candidates should read the NEET SS 2026 official Information Bulletin before completing the application form.

NEET SS 2026 Application Form: How to Register?

NBEMS started the NEET SS Registration 2026 process on October 29 at 3 PM. Eligible candidates can submit their application forms online through the official NBEMS website.

NEET SS 2026 Application Last Date

Candidates must complete the online application process by November 18, 2026, at 11:55 PM. NBEMS will not accept applications after the deadline.

Steps to Complete NEET SS Registration 2026

Follow these steps to complete the NEET SS 2026 Application Form:

1. Visit the official NBEMS website.
2. Open the NEET SS 2026 application link.
3. Complete new candidate registration and generate your login credentials.
4. Log in and enter your personal, academic and qualification details.
5. Select the eligible question paper group or groups.
6. Upload your photograph, signature and thumb impression in the prescribed format.
7. Select your examination city preferences.
8. Pay the application fee through the available payment gateway.
9. Review the details and submit the application form.
10. Download the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates should check their payment status before leaving the application portal. NBEMS considers the application submission complete only after successful fee payment.

NEET SS 2026 Application Fees

NBEMS charges an examination fee of ₹3,500 for each question paper group. Candidates must pay the fee separately for every group they choose.

The fee excludes applicable payment gateway charges. The Government has exempted this examination fee from GST. NBEMS does not refund or transfer the examination fee.

NEET SS 2026 Form Correction Window

NBEMS will provide two correction windows for registered candidates.

Application Edit Window: November 20–23, 2026

Candidates can edit application details and documents except their name, nationality, email address, Aadhaar number, mobile number and test city.

Selective Image Correction Window: November 28–December 2, 2026

Candidates can correct deficient or incorrect photographs, signatures and thumb impressions. NBEMS will not provide another opportunity after this window.

NEET SS 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfil the NEET SS 2026 Eligibility Criteria before submitting their applications.

The basic eligibility requirements include:

• Candidates must hold a recognised postgraduate medical degree, such as MD, MS or DNB, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Candidates must meet the feeder specialty requirements for their preferred super-specialty course.
• Candidates must complete the qualifying postgraduate examination by January 31, 2027.
• Candidates must hold registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or a State Medical Council.

Candidates must provide documentary proof of their medical registration during the examination and counselling or admission process. The bulletin contains separate provisions for foreign nationals and OCI cardholders.

The feeder specialty requirements differ across super-specialty courses. Candidates should check Annexure A of the official bulletin before selecting their question paper group.

Doctors exploring their future options after postgraduate training can read Career Plan B’s October guides on MS ENT Future Scope and MD Anaesthesiology Future Scope.

NEET SS Exam Pattern 2026

NBEMS will conduct NEET SS 2026 as a computer-based examination. The examination follows a group-based structure, with 15 question paper groups for different super-specialty courses.

Each section follows a separate time limit. Candidates cannot move to the next section before completing the allotted time. They cannot revisit a previous section or modify its answers after the section ends.

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NEET SS 2026 Question Paper Groups

NBEMS has divided the super-specialty courses into 15 question paper groups. Candidates must select the groups that match their eligible postgraduate feeder qualifications.

For example, candidates with MD/DNB General Medicine can apply for the Medical Group. This group covers courses such as Cardiology, Neurology, Endocrinology and Nephrology.

Candidates with multiple eligible feeder qualifications can apply for more than one group. They must pay the examination fee separately for each group.

NEET SS 2026 Admit Card and Exam City Intimation Slip

NBEMS will release the Exam City Intimation Slip on November 30, 2026. The authority will issue the Admit Card on December 7, 2026.

Candidates must understand the difference between these documents:

• Exam City Intimation Slip: Informs candidates about their allotted examination city.
• Admit Card: Contains the examination centre, reporting time, candidate details and important examination instructions.

Candidates can download their admit cards from the NBEMS official website using their login credentials. They must carry a coloured admit card printout and a coloured photocopy of their NMC or State Medical Council registration certificate to the examination centre.

Candidates should follow the reporting time and other instructions printed on their admit cards.

NEET SS 2026 Result and Qualifying Cut-off

NBEMS will announce the NEET SS 2026 Result by January 12, 2027. Candidates can check their results through the official NBEMS website.

The qualifying requirement stands at the 50th percentile or above in the respective question paper group.

Candidates should follow these steps to check their results:

1. Visit the NBEMS official website.
2. Open the NEET SS 2026 result link.
3. Enter the required login details, if prompted.
4. Check your result and qualifying status.
5. Download and save your scorecard.

NBEMS will make scorecards available for six months after uploading the results. Candidates should download and preserve their scorecards within this period.

Qualifying does not guarantee admission. Candidates must participate in the common counselling process and secure a seat according to their merit position, eligibility and available seats.

NEET SS 2026 Counselling for DM, MCh and DrNB Admissions

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), will conduct the common national counselling for NEET SS 2026.

NBEMS will conduct the entrance examination and declare the results. MCC will manage counselling and seat allocation.

NEET SS 2026 Counselling Process

Eligible candidates can expect the following stages during the counselling process:

1. Register on the official MCC counselling portal.
2. Pay the prescribed counselling fee and security deposit.
3. Fill in their preferred DM, MCh or DrNB courses and colleges.
4. Lock their choices within the announced deadline.
5. Check the seat allotment result.
6. Report to the allotted institute and complete admission formalities.

MCC will publish the official counselling schedule, registration instructions, seat matrix and choice-filling deadlines separately.

As of October 30, 2026, MCC has not published the NEET SS 2026 counselling schedule. Candidates should follow the MCC Super Speciality Counselling Portal for official announcements.

DM, MCh and DrNB Admissions Through NEET SS 2026

NEET SS 2026 covers DM and MCh courses across government, private and deemed medical institutions, along with eligible Armed Forces Medical Services courses. It also covers DrNB Super Specialty courses, except direct six-year DrNB programmes.

AIIMS, PGIMER, JIPMER, NIMHANS and Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology do not fall under the NEET SS 2026 admission route for the courses specified in the bulletin.

Candidates should check the final MCC seat matrix before selecting their preferences. Course inclusion in the information bulletin does not guarantee seat availability at a particular institution.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the NEET SS 2026 Application Form Last Date?
NBEMS will accept applications until November 18, 2026, at 11:55 PM.

Q2. What is the NEET SS 2026 Registration Last Date?
The last date for Registration is November 18, 2026. Candidates must complete the form and fee payment before the deadline.

Q3. When will NBEMS release the NEET SS 2026 Exam City Intimation Slip?
NBEMS will release the exam city intimation slip on November 30, 2026. The admit card will follow on December 7, 2026.

Q4. Can candidates make changes through the NEET SS 2026 Form Correction window?
Yes, candidates can edit eligible application details from November 20 to 23, 2026. NBEMS will provide a separate image correction window from November 28 to December 2, 2026.

Q5. Which courses offer admission through NEET SS 2026 DM MCh DrNB Admission?
NEET SS 2026 provides admission to eligible DM, MCh and DrNB Super Specialty courses through the common national counselling process. Direct six-year DrNB courses do not fall under this examination.

Conclusion

NEET SS 2026 gives eligible postgraduate doctors an opportunity to pursue advanced medical specialisations through a common entrance examination. Complete your registration before November 18 and follow the official examination and counselling notices.

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