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NEET PG 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for NEET PG is defined by NBEMS on its NEET-PG page and in the Information Bulletin. Candidates who do not meet all the conditions can be declared ineligible at any stage.

NEET PG 2026 Eligibility

Criterion	Requirement
Degree	MBBS degree or provisional MBBS pass certificate recognised under the NMC Act, 2019 and the repealed IMC Act, 1956
Registration	Permanent or provisional registration certificate of MBBS qualification issued by NMC / erstwhile MCI or a State Medical Council
Internship	One-year internship completed, or likely to be completed, on or before the cut-off date (30 September 2026 for NEET PG 2026)
Other criteria	As prescribed in the Information Bulletin

Important Notes

Candidates whose internship ends after the cut-off date are not eligible for that session.
Candidates must meet eligibility at the time of counselling and admission as well.
Foreign medical graduates must meet the registration and qualification requirements specified in the bulletin.

Key Takeaways
You need an MBBS degree (or provisional pass certificate) and medical registration.
Internship must be completed by the cut-off date (30 Sep 2026 for the 2026 cycle).
Eligibility is checked again at counselling.

Pro Tip: Keep your internship completion certificate and registration certificate ready — you will need them at counselling and admission.

Source: NBEMS NEET-PG page (natboard.edu.in) and NEET-PG 2026 Information Bulletin

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for NEET PG?

MBBS graduates with permanent or provisional medical registration who complete the one-year internship by the cut-off date.

What was the internship cut-off for NEET PG 2026?

30 September 2026.

Can foreign medical graduates apply for NEET PG?

Yes, if they meet the registration and qualification requirements given in the Information Bulletin.

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Internship Cut-off and Registration Rules

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Two conditions often decide whether an MBBS graduate can take NEET PG in a given year: the internship cut-off date and medical registration.

Internship Cut-off

Session	Internship must be completed by
NEET PG 2026 (admission session 2026-27)	30 September 2026

Candidates who complete the internship after the prescribed cut-off are not eligible for that admission session.

Registration Rules

A permanent or provisional registration of the MBBS qualification is required.
Registration can be with the National Medical Commission, the erstwhile Medical Council of India, or a State Medical Council.
Details entered in the application must match the registration certificate.

Documents to Keep Ready

MBBS degree or provisional pass certificate
Internship completion certificate
Permanent or provisional registration certificate
Category certificate (if applicable)
Identity proof as listed in the bulletin

Key Takeaways
Internship cut-off for 2026: 30 September 2026.
Permanent or provisional registration is required.
Documents are verified again at counselling.

Pro Tip: If your internship ends close to the cut-off, get a confirmation letter from your college early — it avoids last-minute trouble at counselling.

Source: NBEMS NEET-PG page and NEET-PG 2026 Information Bulletin

Frequently Asked Questions

What if my internship ends after the cut-off date?

You will not be eligible for that admission session.

Is provisional registration enough for NEET PG?

Yes, permanent or provisional registration with NMC/MCI or a State Medical Council is accepted, as per NBEMS.

Which documents are checked for NEET PG eligibility?

MBBS degree or provisional certificate, internship completion and medical registration certificate, among others listed in the bulletin.

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Institutes Not Covered by NEET PG

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Not every PG medical seat in India is filled through NEET PG. As per the NBEMS NEET-PG page, the following institutes are not covered by centralised MD/MS admissions through NEET PG.

Institutes not covered by NEET PG centralised admission

Institutes Outside NEET PG

Institute	Location
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)	New Delhi and other AIIMS
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER)	Chandigarh
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER)	Puducherry
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS)	Bengaluru
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST)	Thiruvananthapuram

These institutes admit students through INI-CET (Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test) and their own processes.

Key Takeaways
AIIMS, PGIMER, JIPMER, NIMHANS and SCTIMST are outside NEET PG.
They admit through INI-CET.
All other MD/MS/PG Diploma seats use NEET PG.

Pro Tip: If you are targeting AIIMS or PGIMER, prepare for INI-CET as well — the syllabus overlaps heavily with NEET PG.

Source: NBEMS NEET-PG page (natboard.edu.in)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AIIMS admission through NEET PG?

No. AIIMS is not covered by NEET PG centralised admissions; it admits through INI-CET.

Which institutes do not use NEET PG?

AIIMS (New Delhi and others), PGIMER Chandigarh, JIPMER Puducherry, NIMHANS Bengaluru and SCTIMST Thiruvananthapuram.

Can a state or private college hold its own PG entrance?

No. NBEMS states no state government or private college/university shall conduct a separate entrance for MD/MS/PG Diploma.

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