The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has invited online applications for NEET SS 2026 (National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test – Super Specialty) for admission to DM, MCh and DrNB Super Specialty courses for the 2026–27 academic session. The examination will be conducted on 11 and 12 December 2026 in computer-based mode.
Eligible candidates with a recognised MD, MS or DNB Broad Specialty qualification, or an equivalent recognised qualification in the relevant feeder specialty, can apply. The online application window is open from 29 October 2026 to 18 November 2026 (11:55 PM). The examination fee is ₹3,500 per question paper group.
| Apply Online | NEET SS 2026 Official Application Portal |
NEET SS 2026 Important Dates
Candidates should keep track of the application, correction, admit card and examination dates.
| Online Application Begins | 29 October 2026, 3:00 PM |
| Last Date for Online Application | 18 November 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Edit Window | 20–23 November 2026 |
| Selective Edit Window for Images | 28 November–2 December 2026 |
| Test City Information | 30 November 2026 |
| Demo Test Availability | From 30 November 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 7 December 2026 |
| NEET SS 2026 Examination | 11 and 12 December 2026 |
| Qualifying Degree Cut-off Date | 31 January 2027 |
| Result Declaration | By 12 January 2027 |
NEET SS 2026 Last Date to Apply
NEET SS 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for NEET SS 2026 must fulfil the postgraduate medical qualification and other eligibility requirements.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a recognised postgraduate medical degree or provisional certificate in one of the following:
- MD
- MS
- DNB
- Equivalent recognised qualification
The qualification must be in an eligible feeder specialty for the Super Specialty course the candidate intends to pursue. The eligible feeder specialty and course combinations are listed in Annexure A and Annexure B of the information bulletin.
Candidates who are likely to obtain their qualifying MD, MS, DNB or eligible feeder qualification by 31 January 2027 may also apply.
Medical Registration
Indian candidates must have registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC), formerly the Medical Council of India, or a State Medical Council.
Candidates must bring a coloured photocopy of their registration certificate to the examination centre and provide the required documentary proof during counselling or admission.
Foreign Nationals and OCI Candidates
Foreign Nationals, including Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders, may appear for NEET SS 2026 without NMC registration.
The NMC may grant temporary registration for the duration of the Post-Doctoral course, subject to the prescribed fee and applicable conditions. The candidate must be duly registered with the appropriate authority in their country of qualification, and the qualification must be recognised by the corresponding medical council or authority.
Foreign Nationals who require security clearance under Ministry of Home Affairs requirements must obtain it from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, before applying. The security clearance must be submitted along with the application.
The bulletin also refers to the Supreme Court order dated 3 February 2023 in W.P. No. 891 of 2021 concerning the rights and privileges of OCI candidates.
Candidates Already Pursuing Super Specialty Courses
Candidates who have already joined or are pursuing a Doctoral course such as DM, MCh or DrNB through NEET SS are not eligible for admission to DrNB Super Specialty courses through NEET SS 2026 for the entire prescribed duration of the previously joined course.
This restriction applies even if the candidate has resigned from or discontinued the earlier course.
FCPS Qualification
FCPS qualifications awarded by the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mumbai, are not equivalent to MD or MS qualifications. Therefore, candidates holding only FCPS qualifications from this institution are not eligible to apply for NEET SS 2026 solely on that basis.
Provisional Eligibility
Eligibility remains provisional even after the issue of an admit card. Appearing in NEET SS 2026 does not automatically grant admission rights to DM, MCh or DrNB courses.
NEET SS 2026 Courses and Feeder Specialties
NEET SS 2026 covers DM, MCh and DrNB Super Specialty courses. Admission eligibility depends on the candidate's postgraduate feeder specialty and the relevant question paper group.
The bulletin provides two important course-mapping annexures:
- Annexure A: Super Specialty courses available for each eligible feeder specialty.
- Annexure B: Feeder qualifications accepted for each Super Specialty course.
Annexure A – Feeder Specialty to Super Specialty Course Mapping
The following list presents the feeder specialty and corresponding Super Specialty courses.
| Feeder Specialty | Eligible Super Specialty Courses |
|---|---|
| MD/DNB Anaesthesiology | Cardiac Anaesthesia, Neuro Anaesthesia, Critical Care Medicine, Organ Transplant Anaesthesia & Critical Care, Paediatric & Neonatal Anaesthesia, Medical Genetics |
| MD/DNB Biochemistry | Clinical Haematology, Medical Genetics |
| MD/DNB Emergency Medicine | Critical Care Medicine, Medical Genetics |
| MS/DNB Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) | Head & Neck Surgery, Head & Neck Oncology, Medical Genetics, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Neurosurgery |
| MD/DNB General Medicine | Clinical Haematology, Nephrology, Medical Oncology, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Pulmonary Medicine, Neurology, Medical Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology, Infectious Disease, Critical Care Medicine, Medical Genetics |
| MS/DNB General Surgery | Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Surgical Gastroenterology (G.I. Surgery), Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Urology, Vascular Surgery, Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Paediatric Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery, Neurosurgery, Paediatric Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Head & Neck Surgery, Head & Neck Oncology, Endocrine Surgery, Medical Genetics |
| MD/DNB Microbiology | Virology, Infectious Disease, Medical Genetics |
| MS/DNB Orthopaedics | Paediatric Orthopaedics, Hand Surgery, Medical Genetics, Surgical Oncology |
| MD/MS/DNB Obstetrics & Gynaecology | Gynaecological Oncology, Reproductive Medicine & Surgery, Medical Genetics |
| MD/DNB Paediatrics | Clinical Haematology, Endocrinology, Pulmonary Medicine, Paediatric Neurology, Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology, Infectious Disease, Critical Care Medicine, Paediatric Cardiology, Paediatric Gastroenterology, Paediatric Hepatology, Paediatric Nephrology, Paediatric Oncology, Paediatric Hemato Oncology, Neonatology, Cardiology, Nephrology, Hepatology, Neurology, Medical Oncology, Paediatric Critical Care, Medical Genetics |
| MD/DNB Pathology | Clinical Haematology, Onco-Pathology, Medical Genetics |
| MD/DNB Psychiatry | Geriatric Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Medical Genetics |
| MD/DNB Pharmacology | Clinical Pharmacology, Medical Genetics |
| MD/DNB Radiodiagnosis/Radiology | Interventional Radiology, Neuroradiology, Medical Genetics |
| MD/DNB Respiratory Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine, Infectious Disease, Cardiology, Critical Care Medicine, Medical Genetics |
| MD/DNB Radiation Oncology | Medical Oncology, Medical Genetics |
| MD Tropical Medicine | Infectious Disease, Medical Genetics |
| MS Traumatology and Surgery | Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Neurosurgery, Vascular Surgery, Medical Genetics |
| Any other MD/MS/DNB Broad Specialty qualification | Medical Genetics |
Annexure B – Super Specialty Courses and Prior Entry Qualifications
The following table lists the Super Specialty courses and their eligible prior qualifications.
| Super Specialty Course | Course Type | Eligible Prior Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac Anaesthesia | DM/DrNB | MD/DNB Anaesthesia |
| Cardiology | DM/DrNB | MD/DNB General Medicine, Paediatrics or Respiratory Medicine |
| Child and Adolescent Psychiatry | DM | MD/DNB Psychiatry |
| Clinical Haematology | DM/DrNB | MD/DNB General Medicine, Paediatrics, Biochemistry or Pathology |
| Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology | DM/DrNB | MD/DNB General Medicine or Paediatrics |
| Clinical Pharmacology | DM | MD/DNB Pharmacology |
| Critical Care Medicine | DM/DrNB | MD/DNB Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, Anaesthesia or Paediatrics |
| Endocrinology | DM/DrNB | MD/DNB General Medicine or Paediatrics |
| Geriatric Mental Health | DM | MD/DNB Psychiatry |
| Hepatology | DM | MD/DNB General Medicine or Paediatrics |
| Infectious Disease | DM/DrNB | MD/DNB General Medicine, Paediatrics, Respiratory Medicine, MD Tropical Medicine or MD/DNB Microbiology |
| Interventional Radiology | DM/DrNB | MD/DNB Radiodiagnosis |
| Medical Genetics | DM/DrNB | Any MD/MS/DNB Broad Specialty |
| Medical Gastroenterology | DM/DrNB | MD/DNB General Medicine |
| Medical Oncology | DM/DrNB | MD/DNB General Medicine, Paediatrics or Radiation Oncology |
| Neuro Anaesthesia | DM/DrNB | MD/DNB Anaesthesia |
| Neonatology | DM/DrNB | MD/DNB Paediatrics |
| Nephrology | DM/DrNB | MD/DNB General Medicine or Paediatrics |
| Neuro Radiology | DM | MD/DNB Radiodiagnosis |
| Neurology | DM/DrNB | MD/DNB General Medicine or Paediatrics |
| Onco-Pathology | DM | MD/DNB Pathology |
| Organ Transplant Anaesthesia & Critical Care | DM | MD/DNB Anaesthesia |
| Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia | DM | MD/DNB Anaesthesia |
| Paediatric Cardiology | DM/DrNB | MD/DNB Paediatrics |
| Paediatric Hepatology | DM | MD/DNB Paediatrics |
| Paediatric Critical Care | DM/DrNB | MD/DNB Paediatrics |
| Paediatric Oncology | DM | MD/DNB Paediatrics |
| Paediatric Neurology | DM/DrNB | MD/DNB Paediatrics |
| Paediatric Nephrology | DM | MD/DNB Paediatrics |
| Paediatric Gastroenterology | DM | MD/DNB Paediatrics |
| Paediatric Hemato Oncology | DrNB | MD/DNB Paediatrics |
| Pulmonary Medicine | DM/DrNB | MD/DNB General Medicine, Paediatrics or Respiratory Medicine |
| Virology | DM | MD/DNB Microbiology |
| Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery | MCh/DrNB | MS/DNB General Surgery |
| Gynaecological Oncology | MCh/DrNB | MD/MS/DNB Obstetrics & Gynaecology |
| Endocrine Surgery | MCh | MS/DNB General Surgery |
| Hand Surgery | MCh | MS/DNB Orthopaedics |
| Head & Neck Oncology | DrNB | MS/DNB Otorhinolaryngology or General Surgery |
| Head and Neck Surgery | MCh | MS/DNB Otorhinolaryngology or General Surgery |
| Hepato Pancreato Biliary Surgery | MCh | MS/DNB General Surgery |
| Neurosurgery | MCh/DrNB | MS/DNB General Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology or MS Traumatology and Surgery |
| Paediatric Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery | MCh | MS/DNB General Surgery |
| Paediatric Surgery | MCh/DrNB | MS/DNB General Surgery |
| Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery | MCh/DrNB | MS/DNB General Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology or MS Traumatology and Surgery |
| Paediatric Orthopaedics | MCh | MS/DNB Orthopaedics |
| Reproductive Medicine & Surgery | MCh | MS/DNB Obstetrics & Gynaecology |
| Surgical Gastroenterology/G.I. Surgery | MCh/DrNB | MS/DNB General Surgery |
| Surgical Oncology | MCh/DrNB | MS/DNB General Surgery, Orthopaedics or Otorhinolaryngology |
| Thoracic Surgery | DrNB | MS/DNB General Surgery |
| Urology | MCh/DrNB | MS/DNB General Surgery |
| Vascular Surgery | MCh/DrNB | MS/DNB General Surgery or MS Traumatology and Surgery |
NEET SS 2026 Exam Pattern
NEET SS 2026 will be conducted as a computer-based examination.
Examination Structure
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination Mode | Computer-Based Test |
| Total Question Paper Groups | 15 |
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Sections | Section A, Section B and Section C |
| Questions per Section | 50 |
| Time per Section | 50 minutes |
| Total Duration | 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes) |
| Question Type | As presented in the computer-based examination |
| Marking for Correct Answer | +4 |
| Marking for Incorrect Answer | -1 |
| Unattempted Question | 0 |
Section-wise Time Limits
The question paper is divided into three time-bound sections:
- Section A – 50 questions, 50 minutes.
- Section B – 50 questions, 50 minutes.
- Section C – 50 questions, 50 minutes.
Candidates cannot move to the next section before the allotted time for the previous section is completed. Once a section's time ends, candidates cannot revisit its questions or modify their responses. The next section starts automatically.
Questions marked for review can be revisited before the examination time ends. Such questions are evaluated according to the same marking scheme.
NEET SS 2026 Marking Scheme
| Response | Marks |
|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +4 |
| Incorrect Answer | -1 |
| Unattempted Question | 0 |
NEET SS 2026 – 15 Question Paper Groups
The DM, MCh and DrNB courses covered by NEET SS 2026 are organised into 15 question paper groups. A common question paper is used for all Super Specialty courses included in a particular group.
Question Paper Groups and Courses
| Question Paper Group | Primary Feeder Specialty | Super Specialty Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Group | MD/DNB General Medicine | Cardiology, Clinical Haematology, Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology, Endocrinology, Medical Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Genetics, Nephrology and Neurology |
| Surgical Group | MS/DNB General Surgery | Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery, Paediatric Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepato Pancreato Biliary Surgery, Neurosurgery, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Urology, Vascular Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Endocrine Surgery and Thoracic Surgery |
| Orthopaedics Group | MS/DNB Orthopaedics | Hand Surgery and Paediatric Orthopaedics |
| Paediatric Group | MD/DNB Paediatrics | Neonatology, Paediatric Hepatology, Paediatric Nephrology, Paediatric Oncology, Paediatric Neurology, Paediatric Cardiology, Paediatric Gastroenterology, Paediatric Critical Care and Paediatric Hemato Oncology |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology Group | MD/MS/DNB Obstetrics & Gynaecology | Gynaecological Oncology and Reproductive Medicine & Surgery |
| Anaesthesiology Group | MD/DNB Anaesthesiology | Cardiac Anaesthesia, Neuroanaesthesia, Organ Transplant Anaesthesia & Critical Care, Paediatric & Neonatal Anaesthesia |
| Radiodiagnosis Group | MD/DNB Radiology | Neuroradiology and Interventional Radiology |
| Respiratory Medicine Group | MD/DNB Respiratory Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine |
| Microbiology Group | MD/DNB Microbiology | Virology |
| Pathology Group | MD/DNB Pathology | Onco-Pathology |
| Psychiatry Group | MD/DNB Psychiatry | Geriatric Mental Health and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry |
| Pharmacology Group | MD/DNB Pharmacology | Clinical Pharmacology |
| ENT Group | MS/DNB ENT | Head & Neck Surgery and Head & Neck Oncology |
| Critical Care Medicine Group | Relevant eligible feeder specialties | Critical Care Medicine |
| Medical Oncology Group | Relevant eligible feeder specialties | Medical Oncology |
Primary Feeder Specialty and Question Paper Content
For 13 of the 15 groups, the question paper includes the general/basic component and all subspecialty, system and component topics of the respective primary feeder broad specialty. Questions are based on the postgraduate exit-level curriculum of that feeder specialty.
The Critical Care Medicine Group and Medical Oncology Group have separate question papers. Questions in these two groups are exclusively from the topics of Critical Care Medicine and Medical Oncology, respectively.
Multiple Feeder Specialties
Some Super Specialty courses accept more than one broad specialty as a feeder qualification. Candidates from all eligible feeder specialties must appear in the question paper assigned to that course.
- Endocrinology: General Medicine and Paediatrics candidates must appear in the Medical Group.
- Head & Neck Surgery and Head & Neck Oncology: General Surgery and ENT candidates must appear in the ENT Group.
- Critical Care Medicine: General Medicine, Paediatrics, Respiratory Medicine, Anaesthesia and Emergency Medicine candidates must appear in the Critical Care Medicine Group.
After qualifying in a group, candidates can exercise counselling choices only for courses included in that group for which their own broad specialty is an eligible feeder qualification.
For example, Emergency Medicine candidates appearing in the Medical Group can exercise choices only for DM/DrNB Medical Genetics seats under the relevant eligibility mapping.
NEET SS 2026 Examination Date and Shift Schedule
The examination will take place over two days.
Group-wise Examination Schedule
| Examination Date | Question Paper Groups | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| 11 December 2026 | ENT, Respiratory Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology | Morning |
| 11 December 2026 | Medical Oncology, Orthopaedics, Critical Care Medicine | Afternoon |
| 12 December 2026 | Medical, Radiodiagnosis, Microbiology, Pathology, Psychiatry | Morning |
| 12 December 2026 | Surgical, Paediatric, Anaesthesiology, Pharmacology | Afternoon |
Examination Shift Timings
| Activity | Morning Shift | Afternoon Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Entry and Registration Starts | 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Entry Closes | 8:30 AM | 1:30 PM |
| Candidate Login Access | 8:45 AM | 1:45 PM |
| Instructions Login | 8:50 AM | 1:50 PM |
| Examination Starts | 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| Examination Ends | 11:30 AM | 4:30 PM |
NEET SS 2026 Application Fee
The examination fee is ₹3,500 per question paper group.
| Particulars | Fee |
|---|---|
| Examination Fee per Group | ₹3,500 |
| GST | Exempted |
| Payment Gateway Charges | Extra, if applicable |
Payment Methods
Candidates can pay the examination fee through the payment gateway available on the online application page using:
- UPI
- Credit cards issued by banks in India
- Debit cards issued by banks in India
- Other payment methods made available on the payment gateway
Payment through any other mode is not accepted.
Fee for Multiple Groups
Candidates must pay ₹3,500 separately for every group they choose to appear in.
| Number of Groups | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| One group | ₹3,500 |
| Two groups | ₹7,000 |
| Three groups | ₹10,500 |
The bulletin gives the example of an MD Paediatrics candidate applying for both Medical and Paediatric Groups, who must pay ₹7,000.
Important Fee Conditions
- The application cannot be withdrawn after submission.
- The examination fee is non-refundable.
- The fee cannot be transferred, adjusted or carried forward to a future examination.
- Fees paid by absent or ineligible candidates will be forfeited.
- The payment status in the application must show “S”, indicating successful payment.
- A pending payment does not mean that the application process is complete.
- If multiple payments are received for the same application sequence number, NBEMS will retain the prescribed fee and refund the excess amount after the application window closes. The refund may take approximately two to three months.
- Candidates should complete the application and payment well before the deadline.
- Applications submitted through modes other than the NBEMS online portal, or after the application window closes, will not be accepted.
NEET SS 2026 Application Form – How to Apply
The NEET SS 2026 application process is online through the NBEMS website.
Online Application Process
Visit the NBEMS Official Website and access the NEET SS 2026 examination index page.
Create an online profile to generate a User ID and password.
Provide the following details:
- Candidate's full name
- Father's name
- Mother's name
- Gender
- Date of birth
- Nationality
- Email ID
- Mobile number
- Aadhaar details, where applicable
The candidate's name should match the Postgraduate Medical Qualification Certificate and government-issued identity document.
The email address is verified through a system-generated OTP. The registered email ID will be the primary communication channel for examination-related correspondence.
Candidates should use their own active email address and retain access to it throughout the examination, counselling and admission process.
Log in using the generated User ID and password. The application can be completed in one sitting or multiple sittings during the application window.
Enter the required academic, qualification, examination and other details. Select the eligible question paper group or groups based on the feeder specialty qualification.
Upload the photograph, signature, thumb impression and other required documents according to the specified technical requirements.
Pay ₹3,500 for each selected group through the available payment gateway.
Confirm that the payment status shows “S” for successful payment.
Review the details before final submission. Save the application details and retain the generated User ID and password for future use.
Important Application Instructions
- Candidates should use the latest internet browser and preferably a desktop or laptop for application submission.
- The bulletin advises against using mobile phones or other handheld devices for the online application process.
- Clearing browser history and cache before beginning the application is recommended.
- All mandatory fields marked with an asterisk must be completed.
- Candidates are responsible for the correctness and authenticity of the information submitted.
- NBEMS does not independently edit or correct candidate details.
- Stable internet connectivity and a compatible device/browser are the candidate's responsibility.
- Candidates should not wait until the last date to submit the application or make payment.
Nationality Options
The application provides the following nationality categories:
- Indian
- Non-Resident Indian (NRI)
- Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)/Person of Indian Origin (PIO)
- Non-OCI Foreign National
Indian citizens who are not NRI candidates should select Indian. Indian citizens residing abroad as NRI candidates should select the NRI option. Foreign Nationals who are also OCI/PIO cardholders should select OCI/PIO.
Important Details That Cannot Be Changed
Candidates must enter their name, nationality, email ID, Aadhaar number and mobile number carefully during registration.
These details are not editable through the general edit window. The examination city and other restricted information also cannot be changed through the general correction facility.
The application details will be used for counselling registration. Candidates should retain the same registered email ID and mobile number.
NEET SS 2026 Edit Window
Candidates with successfully paid applications can make permitted corrections during the edit window.
| Correction Facility | Dates |
|---|---|
| General Edit Window | 20–23 November 2026 |
| Selective Image Correction Window | 28 November–2 December 2026 |
During the general edit window, candidates may edit permitted information and documents, except the restricted details such as name, nationality, email ID, Aadhaar number, mobile number and test city.
The selective edit window is specifically for correcting deficient or incorrect:
- Photograph
- Signature
- Thumb impression
Important: No further opportunity will be provided after the selective correction window closes. Applications containing images that do not meet the requirements may be rejected.
Photograph, Signature and Thumb Impression Specifications
The information bulletin provides detailed image-upload instructions. Candidates should prepare the required digital images before starting the online application.
Photograph Requirements
Candidates must upload two photographs:
- A real-time photograph captured through the webcam or in-built camera while filling out the application form.
- A recent photograph not more than three months old.
- Formal attire.
- White background.
- Full face, ears, neck and shoulders visible from the front.
- Neutral expression without smiling.
- Eyes open and looking directly at the camera.
- No other person or object in the background.
- No body parts below the shoulders visible.
- No selfies.
- No spectacles, cap, goggles, stethoscope, makeup or ornaments while taking the photograph.
- A colour photograph with clear lighting.
- The face should occupy approximately 70–80% of the frame.
- Image format: JPG/JPEG.
- Image size: Less than 80 KB.
Important: Photographs with improper lighting, distracting backgrounds, distortion, retouching or significant differences between the real-time and uploaded images may be rejected.
Signature Requirements
Candidates must upload their complete signature, not merely initials.
- Use a blank white sheet without lines.
- Sign inside a rectangular box measuring 3.5 cm wide × 1.5 cm high.
- Use blue or black ink.
- The signature must be clear and complete.
- If captured using a digital device, use good lighting and avoid shadows.
- If scanned, set the scanner to 200 dpi.
- Save in JPG/JPEG format.
- The scanned image should be cropped to the box area.
- Scanned signature image size should be less than 80 KB.
- For the digital-device method, the image should be resized to 20–100 KB while maintaining its aspect ratio.
Important: The signature on the answer script must match the signature on the attendance sheet. A mismatch may lead to disqualification.
Thumb Impression Requirements
Candidates must provide a clear thumb impression.
- Use a white sheet and draw a box measuring 3.5 cm × 1.5 cm.
- Use a fresh blue or black ink pad.
- Clean and dry the hands before taking the impression.
- Use the left thumb.
- Take a horizontal impression inside the box.
- Avoid excessive pressure, smudging or unclear prints.
- If scanned, use 200 dpi.
- Save the image in JPG/JPEG format.
- Crop only the box area.
- The image size should be less than 80 KB.
Important: Incorrect, unclear, incomplete, excessively dark, smudged or improperly cropped images may be rejected.
NEET SS 2026 Admit Card
The NEET SS 2026 admit card will be released on 7 December 2026 through the NBEMS Official Website.
Candidates will receive an email alert about the issue of the admit card. It will not be sent by post.
How to Download NEET SS 2026 Admit Card
Candidates must:
- Log in to the NBEMS website using their credentials.
- Download the admit card.
- Take a coloured printout of the admit card.
- Retain a copy for future reference, as it will not be available after the result is declared.
Important: Candidates found ineligible will not be issued an admit card.
NEET SS 2026 Exam Day Guidelines
Candidates must follow the examination-centre instructions and reach the correct reporting counter within the prescribed time.
Reporting Time and Entry
- Report at the reporting counter at the time mentioned on the admit card.
- The reporting counter closes 30 minutes before the examination starts.
- Late candidates will not be allowed to enter, even if they have reached the venue premises.
- Candidates should identify the exact test-centre entry point and reporting counter in advance.
- It is advisable to visit or identify the examination centre at least one day before the examination.
- Candidates should allow sufficient time for registration, authentication, verification and security checks.
Important: Friends and relatives accompanying candidates will not be allowed inside the examination-centre premises and cannot contact candidates during the examination process.
Documents Required at the Examination Centre
Candidates must carry:
- Printed colour copy of the barcoded/QR-coded admit card.
- Original, valid government-issued photo identity proof.
- Colour photocopy of permanent SMC/MCI/NMC registration certificate.
- Valid UDID/disability certificate issued by the competent authority, where a scribe or compensatory time has been requested under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
- PAN Card
- Driving Licence
- Voter ID
- Passport
- Aadhaar Card with photograph
- Candidates who consented to Aadhaar-based authentication and provided their Aadhaar number in the application must bring their original Aadhaar card.
- Foreign National candidates must bring their original valid passport and relevant proof of registration with the medical council in their country.
- The name on the photo identity document must match the name on the admit card. Candidates whose names have changed due to marriage or other legal reasons must bring supporting documents such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree, legal name-change document or Gazette notification.
Important: Photocopies of government-issued identity documents and identity documents displayed through DigiLocker will not be accepted. Original hard-copy identity proof is required.
Aadhaar-Based Identity Verification
Candidates who provided Aadhaar details during application are advised to carry their original Aadhaar card, e-Aadhaar or a good-quality colour printout of e-Aadhaar.
Candidates should ensure that Aadhaar biometric authentication is not locked or disabled on the examination day.
The bulletin provides the following steps for temporarily unlocking Aadhaar biometrics:
- Visit the UIDAI My Aadhaar Portal or use the mAadhaar application.
- Select Lock/Unlock Aadhaar.
- Enter the OTP received on the registered mobile number.
- Select the unlock/disable Aadhaar option and confirm.
- Candidates may re-lock Aadhaar authentication after the examination if desired.
Note: Aadhaar authentication is an optional facilitative measure for identity verification at the examination centre. It is not proof of eligibility for NEET SS 2026.
Prohibited Items at the Examination Centre
Candidates must not carry the following items beyond the security checkpoint:
- Printed or handwritten textual materials
- Notes and books
- Plastic pouches
- Pens and pencils
- Writing pads
- Pen drives and erasers
- Mobile phones
- Bluetooth devices
- Earphones and microphones
- Pagers
- Wristwatches and smartwatches
- Health bands
- AI-enabled glasses
- Calculators
- Electronic pens and scanners
- Bracelets, rings and earrings
- Nose pins
- Chains, necklaces and pendants
- Badges and brooches
- Wallets, goggles and handbags
- Belts, masks and caps
- Water bottles
- Opened or packed food items
- Soft drinks
- Other objects that may be used for unfair means or conceal communication devices
Items carried due to religious beliefs may be allowed only after thorough examination.
The examination centre generally does not provide storage facilities for candidates' belongings. Candidates should carefully read the admit card for the permitted items.
Other Examination-Day Instructions
- Candidates must cooperate with identity verification and security procedures.
- Barcode/QR-code readers may be used at entry points to verify admit cards and identity documents.
- Candidates will be informed about their assigned laboratory number.
- Only candidates issued an admit card and fulfilling documentary requirements will be allowed entry.
- The examination is conducted in a secure computer-based environment.
- A demo test will be available from 30 November 2026 on the NBEMS Official Website.
NEET SS 2026 Examination Centres
The examination will be conducted at test centres engaged by NBEMS.
- The exact examination-centre address and location will be provided in the admit card. A Google Maps location may also be included for reference.
- Candidates are responsible for confirming the exact location and reporting at the correct entry point on time.
- The bulletin does not provide a fixed permanent list of examination centres in the general examination information. Candidates should refer to their admit card for their allotted centre.
NEET SS 2026 Result
The NEET SS 2026 result will be declared by 12 January 2027 on the NBEMS Official Website.
Qualifying Criteria
Candidates who secure the 50th percentile or above in their respective question paper group will be declared qualified.
Qualification is group-specific. Candidates must qualify in the relevant group for the Super Specialty courses they intend to choose during counselling.
NEET SS 2026 Scorecard
- Scorecards will be available for download on the NBEMS website for six months after the result is uploaded.
- Candidates should download and retain their scorecards within this period.
- NBEMS will not send individual scorecards by email or post.
- The result is valid only for the 2026–27 admission session and cannot be carried forward to another session.
Challenges to Questions
Candidates may submit challenges to questions in NEET SS 2026 only for technical errors, supported by relevant medical literature.
- Challenges must be submitted within a maximum of two calendar days after the examination.
- The last date mentioned is 14 December 2026.
- The challenge must be submitted by a bonafide candidate through the Communication Web Portal using the registered email ID.
- Challenges based only on the perceived difficulty level of a question will not be accepted.
- Challenges submitted after the permitted period will not be considered.
Important: There is no provision for re-evaluation, rechecking or re-totaling of the result.
Tie-Breaking Criteria
If two or more candidates obtain the same marks in a question paper group, the following criteria will be applied in order:
- Candidate with fewer total negative responses in the entire question paper.
- Candidate with fewer negative responses in Section A.
- Candidate with fewer negative responses in Section B.
- Candidate with fewer negative responses in Section C.
- Candidate with a higher aggregate percentage in all MBBS professional examinations. For Indian citizens/OCI candidates who obtained their primary medical qualification outside India, FMGE marks will be considered instead.
- Older candidate.
The aggregate percentage used for the relevant tie-breaking criterion must be entered by the candidate and rounded down to two decimal places.
Merit List
- Separate merit lists will be prepared for each question paper group.
- There will be no equating, scaling or normalisation of marks across different groups.
- The result will be published on the NBEMS website.
NEET SS 2026 Counselling
Counselling for NEET SS 2026 will be conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
A common national-level counselling process will be conducted for DM, MCh and DrNB Super Specialty seats.
Counselling Eligibility
Candidates who qualify in a question paper group can exercise choices only for Super Specialty courses:
- Included in the group in which they qualified; and
- For which their broad specialty qualification is an eligible feeder qualification.
Important: Qualifying in one group does not automatically make a candidate eligible for every course included in that group.
Counselling Website
Candidates should visit the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) website for:
- Counselling registration
- Counselling schedule
- Seat matrix
- Choice filling
- Seat allotment
- Reservation details
- Admission-related updates
Note: NBEMS does not conduct the counselling or seat allotment process and does not handle counselling-related queries.
The counselling contact email mentioned in the bulletin is mccsuperspeciality@gmail.com.
Seat Matrix and Course Availability
- Tentative DM/MCh seat information may be available through the National Medical Commission (NMC) website.
- Tentative DrNB seat information may be available through the NBEMS website.
- The final seat matrix and counselling schedule will be published by MCC.
The inclusion of a Super Specialty course in the information bulletin does not guarantee that seats in that course or institution will be available for the 2026–27 admission session. Availability depends on recognition, accreditation, seat approvals and the final seat matrix issued for counselling.
Candidates should retain the same registered email ID and mobile number used in the NBEMS application throughout the counselling and admission process.
Admission to DrNB Super Specialty Courses
- NEET SS 2026 covers DrNB Super Specialty courses, except Direct 6 Years DrNB courses.
- The prior entry qualification for each DrNB course is provided in Annexure B. Candidates must satisfy the relevant feeder specialty requirements.
- Admission and seat allotment for DrNB Super Specialty courses are included in the common national counselling process conducted by MCC.
- Candidates should refer to the final counselling seat matrix for actual course and institution availability. NBEMS norms for DrNB courses and the applicable Post Graduate Medical Education Regulations must also be followed.
PwBD Candidates, Scribe and Compensatory Time
The information bulletin includes provisions relating to candidates with benchmark disabilities under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016.
Candidates requesting a scribe or compensatory time must submit the required UDID/disability certificate issued by the competent authority.
The bulletin's Annexure E provides a list of disability certification centres and the disability categories for which certificates can be issued.
Disability Certification Centres Listed in Annexure E
The following certification centres are listed in Annexure E of the NEET SS 2026 information bulletin:
| No. | Certification Centre | City/State |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjang Hospital | New Delhi |
| 2 | All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | Mumbai |
| 3 | Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research | Kolkata |
| 4 | Madras Medical College | Chennai |
| 5 | Grant Government Medical College, J.J. Hospital Compound | Mumbai |
| 6 | Goa Medical College | Goa |
| 7 | Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala |
| 8 | SMS Medical College | Jaipur, Rajasthan |
| 9 | Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32 | Chandigarh |
| 10 | Government Medical College, Agartala, State Disability Board | Agartala, Tripura |
| 11 | Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh |
| 12 | Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| 13 | AIIMS Nagpur | Nagpur, Maharashtra |
| 14 | Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences & RML Hospital | New Delhi |
| 15 | Lady Hardinge Medical College and Associated Hospitals | New Delhi |
| 16 | All India Institute of Speech and Hearing | Mysuru, Karnataka |
| 17 | Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai | Etawah, Uttar Pradesh |
| 18 | King George Medical University | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| 19 | Civil Hospital | Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
| 20 | New Civil Hospital | Surat, Gujarat |
| 21 | PDU Hospital | Rajkot, Gujarat |
| 22 | Assam Medical College | Dibrugarh, Assam |
| 23 | Gauhati Medical College | Guwahati, Assam |
| 24 | Silchar Medical College | Silchar, Assam |
| 25 | Madurai Medical College & Government Rajaji Hospital | Madurai, Tamil Nadu |
| 26 | Coimbatore Medical College Hospital | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu |
| 27 | Thanjavur Medical College | Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu |
| 28 | Zoram Medical College & Hospital | Falkawn, Mizoram |
| 29 | Dr Sushila Tiwari Memorial Government Hospital | Haldwani, Uttarakhand |
| 30 | Indira Gandhi Medical College & Hospital | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh |
| 31 | Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College & Hospital | Kangra at Tanda, Himachal Pradesh |
| 32 | Government Doon Medical College | Dehradun, Uttarakhand |
| 33 | Pt. BD Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences | Rohtak, Haryana |
Important: The certification categories and limitations vary by centre. Candidates should check the relevant details in Annexure E before selecting a certification centre.
NEET SS 2026 – Caution Notice and Unfair Means Rules
Important Caution Notice for Candidates
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) advises all candidates to refer only to the official NBEMS websites for authentic information, examination updates, notices and announcements related to NEET SS 2026.
Candidates are advised to remain cautious of agents, touts or other individuals who may promise assistance in securing examination marks, merit positions, admission benefits or other advantages through fake emails, SMS messages, telephone calls or forged documents.
Candidates should not trust any person or organisation claiming to influence the examination process or guarantee a particular result. Any suspicious communication or activity should be reported through the designated Communication Web Portal or to the local police.
Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
NEET SS is a proprietary examination conducted by NBEMS. The contents of the examination are confidential and are owned by NBEMS.
Candidates are strictly prohibited from reproducing, transmitting, publishing, sharing or disclosing any examination content, including questions and answers, through any medium or method.
This restriction includes, but is not limited to, sharing examination content through the following platforms:
- WhatsApp and Telegram
- YouTube and Facebook
- X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram
- Blogs, websites and other online platforms
- Any other social media or communication medium
Coaching institutes, examination preparation services and individuals are also prohibited from obtaining, distributing or using actual questions and answers from recent examinations.
Unfair Means Practices
Candidates must strictly follow the examination rules and instructions. The following activities are considered unfair means practices during the NEET SS 2026 examination:
- Providing false, misleading or incorrect information in the application form or submitting forged, fabricated or altered certificates and documents.
- Possessing or using prohibited electronic gadgets, including mobile phones and other communication devices, inside the examination centre.
- Writing or copying examination-related information on clothing, body parts, desks or any other unauthorised surface.
- Possessing or using unauthorised notes, books, chits, written material or other study materials during the examination.
- Giving or receiving assistance from another candidate or any other person during the examination.
- Changing seats, computer systems or examination workstations without permission from the examination authorities.
- Communicating with other candidates or attempting to exchange information during the examination.
- Impersonating another candidate, allowing another person to appear on one's behalf or using forged identity documents.
- Smuggling question papers, examination material or any unauthorised material into or out of the examination centre.
- Threatening, intimidating or creating disturbances for examination officials, staff members or other candidates.
- Hacking, attempting to hack or interfering with NBEMS systems, examination technology partner systems or the computer-based examination infrastructure.
- Damaging computer systems, examination equipment or other facilities at the examination centre.
- Attempting to influence, pressurise or approach NBEMS officials or examination authorities through any means to obtain an unfair advantage.
- Appearing more than once in the same examination session or attempting to appear under different names or identities.
- Creating disturbances at the examination centre or refusing to follow the instructions issued by the examination authorities.
The above list is indicative and not exhaustive. Any other activity considered to be an unfair means practice by the examination authorities may also attract disciplinary action.
Penalties for Unfair Means Practices
NBEMS may refer cases involving suspected unfair means practices to its Ethics Committee for examination and appropriate action.
Depending on the nature and seriousness of the violation, the candidate may be subjected to penalties prescribed by NBEMS.
Possible penalties include:
- Cancellation of the NEET SS 2026 examination.
- Cancellation of candidature or examination results.
- Debarment from appearing in future NBEMS examinations for up to the next 14 attempts or a period of 7 years.
- Any other appropriate academic or legal action, as applicable.
Candidates are therefore advised to carefully read and follow all examination instructions, maintain the confidentiality of examination content and avoid any activity that may be considered an unfair means practice.
NEET SS 2026 Communication Protocols
Communication with NBEMS
Candidates should communicate with the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) through the designated Communication Web Portal and follow the prescribed communication procedures.
Candidates are advised to use the official communication channels for examination-related queries and provide the required details to help NBEMS process their requests.
Important Communication Instructions
Candidates must follow these instructions while submitting queries or communicating with NBEMS:
- Use the registered email ID provided in the NEET SS 2026 application form for all examination-related correspondence.
- Queries sent from email addresses other than the registered email ID may not be considered.
- Do not send the same query repeatedly.
- Queries submitted by persons claiming to represent a candidate will not be entertained.
- Candidates should include their name, email ID, mobile number, correspondence address, application sequence number or roll number, and examination session/year in their communication.
- Queries that do not contain the required candidate details may not be processed.
- The preferred mode for handling NEET SS 2026 queries is through the designated helpline portals.
Check Official Updates Regularly
Candidates should regularly check the following channels for examination-related notices, updates and corrigenda:
- NBEMS Official Website
- Registered email inbox
- Spam and junk email folders
- Official counselling website
NEET SS 2026 Important Links
| Purpose | Official Link |
|---|---|
| Download the Official NEET SS 2026 Information Bulletin | Download NEET SS 2026 Information Bulletin |
| NBEMS Official Website | Visit NBEMS |
| NEET SS 2026 Examination Page | NEET SS 2026 Updates and Information |
| Apply Online | NEET SS 2026 Official Online Application Portal |
| Counselling and Seat Allotment | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) |
| Medical College and Course Information | National Medical Commission (NMC) |
| Aadhaar Biometric Lock/Unlock | UIDAI My Aadhaar Portal |
NBEMS Contact Details
National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)
Mahatma Gandhi Marg (Ring Road),
New Delhi – 110029.
Candidate Helpline: +91-7996165333
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Helpline Timings: 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Website: NBEMS
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
NEET SS 2026 is the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Super Specialty courses. It is conducted by NBEMS for admission to DM, MCh and DrNB Super Specialty courses for the 2026–27 academic session.
The online application process begins on 29 October 2026 at 3:00 PM.
The last date to submit the online application is 18 November 2026 at 11:55 PM.
The examination fee is ₹3,500 per question paper group, excluding applicable payment gateway charges. GST is exempted.
The examination will be conducted on 11 and 12 December 2026.
The admit card is scheduled to be released on 7 December 2026 through the NBEMS website.
The examination consists of 150 questions divided into three time-bound sections. Each section has 50 questions and 50 minutes. The total examination duration is 150 minutes.
Yes. Four marks are awarded for every correct answer, one mark is deducted for every incorrect answer, and no marks are deducted for unattempted questions.
Candidates securing the 50th percentile or above in their respective question paper group will be declared qualified.
The result is scheduled to be declared by 12 January 2027.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, conducts the common national counselling process.
There are 15 question paper groups covering the eligible DM, MCh and DrNB Super Specialty courses.
Yes. Candidates may appear in multiple groups if their postgraduate qualification is an eligible feeder qualification for the relevant Super Specialty courses. A separate examination fee is payable for each group.
No. The bulletin excludes AIIMS, New Delhi and other AIIMS running Super Specialty programmes, PGIMER Chandigarh, JIPMER Puducherry, NIMHANS Bengaluru and Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, from NEET SS admission coverage for the 2026–27 session.
No. Direct 6 Years DrNB courses are excluded from the DrNB Super Specialty course coverage mentioned for NEET SS 2026.
No. The test city is among the restricted details that cannot be changed through the general edit window.
Scorecards will be available for download on the NBEMS website for six months after the result is uploaded.
Official Source
The information in this article is based on the NEET-SS 2026 Information Bulletin issued by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). Candidates should check the official NEET SS 2026 examination page and the NBEMS website for updates, notices and corrigenda.
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