Overview
NEET PG 2026 Exam Statistics
NEET PG is one of India’s most competitive medical exams. Here are the key numbers for the 2026 cycle, as reported from NBEMS figures.
NEET PG 2026: Key Numbers (As Reported)
Item | 2026 |
|---|---|
Candidates registered | 2,73,096 |
Candidates appeared | 2,65,980 |
Exam centres | 1,111 |
Exam cities | 339 cities across all 36 states/UTs |
Exam date | 30 August 2026 |
Re-exam (two Jaipur centres) | 5 September 2026 for 2,445 candidates |
Result | 24 September 2026 |
Seats vs Candidates
As reported, the NMC seat matrix lists about 58,468 PG seats filled through NEET PG. With over 2.65 lakh candidates appearing, competition for clinical branches in top colleges is intense.
The Jaipur Re-exam
As reported, candidates at two centres in Jaipur faced power failures during the 30 August exam, and NBEMS conducted a re-examination for 2,445 affected candidates on 5 September 2026.
Key Takeaways
About 2.66 lakh candidates appeared in NEET PG 2026 (reported).
The exam was held at 1,111 centres in 339 cities.
About 58,000+ PG seats are filled through NEET PG (reported).
Pro Tip: Look at seat counts for your target branch rather than total seats — competition varies hugely between radiology, medicine and pre-clinical branches.
Source: Figures as reported by Outlook, Careers360 and others citing NBEMS (secondary)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many candidates appeared for NEET PG 2026?
About 2,65,980 candidates, as reported.
How many exam centres were there for NEET PG 2026?
1,111 centres in 339 cities, as reported.
Why was there a NEET PG 2026 re-exam?
As reported, power failures at two Jaipur centres led to a re-exam on 5 September 2026 for 2,445 candidates.