Eligibility
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Degree | MBBS degree or provisional MBBS pass certificate recognised under the NMC Act, 2019 and the repealed IMC Act, 1956 |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.