NEET-PG 2026 Results Released
NBEMS Declares NEET-PG 2026 Results for Postgraduate Medical Admissions
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The exam was held at 1,111 centres in 339 cities across all 36 States and Union Territories; 273,096 candidates registered, according to the Union Health Ministry and Indian Express.
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NBEMS said it would publish the NEET-PG 2026 answer key on or after October 1, 2026.
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Candidates will have six months from issuance to download their individual scorecards.
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences declared NEET-PG 2026 results on September 24, opening the door to postgraduate medical seats across India for the 2026–27 academic year. A total of 263,544 candidates took the main exam on August 30, with an additional 2,416 sitting a re-examination on September 5 after a power failure disrupted two test centres in Jaipur, according to edexlive. Candidates can now check their scores and All India Ranks on the NBEMS website, with individual scorecards set to become available on or after October 1.
The examination was conducted across 1,111 centres in 339 cities spanning all 36 States and Union Territories, according to the Union Health Ministry. NBEMS said its technical review found no incorrect questions in either test version and confirmed that rankings were calculated using candidates' marks and the board's stated tie-breaking rules. Scorecards will remain available for download for six months from release.
Power Outage Forces Jaipur Re-Examination
Two test centres at Sitapura in Jaipur experienced internal power supply failures during the August 30 main exam, disrupting testing for 2,445 candidates. NBEMS immediately ordered an inquiry and scheduled a re-examination on September 5 to ensure affected candidates were not disadvantaged. Dr. Abhijat Sheth, NBEMS President, stated the re-test was ordered "to preserve its sanctity," according to investigative briefing documents.
The outages triggered widespread concerns and viral rumors about a potential paper leak. However, the Press Information Bureau officially debunked these claims. A three-member inquiry panel headed by Gayatri Rathore, Principal Secretary of Medical & Health in Rajasthan, investigated the power failures at the two iON Digital Zone centres where candidates reported system shutdowns occurring 6–7 times.
Answer Keys and Scorecards Available in October
Starting October 1, NBEMS will publish provisional answer keys, question IDs, and candidate response sheets—marking the first time the board has released these materials. According to edexlive, candidates will have six months from the scorecard issuance date to download their individual documents. This transparency step follows Supreme Court directives requiring enhanced accountability in competitive exams across India.
The move represents a significant shift in NBEMS' approach to public access and examination integrity. Candidates can use the released materials to review their responses and verify scoring accuracy. The Supreme Court previously dismissed a petition seeking a total re-examination, upholding NBEMS' handling of the Jaipur incident as fair and adequate.
State Counselling Set to Begin for 2026–27 Admissions
States and Union Territories will now prepare merit lists using candidates' All India Ranks to fill postgraduate medical seats in MD, MS, DNB, and Diploma programs for the 2026–27 academic session. New Indian Express reported that the general cut-off for qualifying candidates was set at 262 marks, with separate thresholds for Economically Weaker Section candidates. The AIR scores released on September 24 will form the basis for state-level seat allocations.
The declaration of results moves the admission cycle forward, allowing medical colleges to begin their counselling processes. Both all-India quota seats and state-reserved seats will be filled based on merit rankings. NBEMS emphasized that no technical errors were found across both question sets, ensuring fairness in the final merit calculation.
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