NEET PG 2026: 2,65,980 Candidates Appeared; Check Official Attendance, Centres, Re-Exam and Result Date

NEET PG 2026: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released official details on the conduct of NEET PG 2026. The examination was held on August 30, 2026, for 2,73,096 registered candidates across 1,111 centres in 339 cities covering all 36 States and Union Territories. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's official PIB release, 2,65,980 candidates appeared, while the examination was successfully completed for approximately 2,63,535 candidates.

The official data also confirms that 2,445 candidates at two centres in Jaipur could not complete the examination because of a technical disruption. NBEMS has scheduled a re-examination for these candidates on September 5, 2026.

NEET PG 2026: Official Exam Statistics

The following figures are based on the official announcement issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare following the NEET PG 2026 examination:

The 2,65,980 attendance figure is correct and is directly supported by the official PIB release issued on behalf of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

NEET PG 2026 Attendance: How Many Candidates Appeared?

A total of 2,73,096 candidates were scheduled to appear for NEET PG 2026. Out of them, 2,65,980 candidates actually appeared for the examination. This means that about 97.4% of the registered candidates appeared for the test.

Of the candidates who appeared, approximately 2,63,535 successfully completed the examination. The difference of 2,445 candidates corresponds to those affected by the technical disruption at two examination centres in Jaipur.

How is the NEET PG 2026 attendance percentage calculated?

The attendance rate can be calculated as:

2,65,980 ÷ 2,73,096 × 100 ≈ 97.4%

Therefore, it is accurate to state that around 97.4% of registered candidates appeared for NEET PG 2026.

NEET PG 2026 Exam Centres and Cities

NBEMS conducted the examination across 1,111 examination centres in 339 cities covering all 36 States and Union Territories.

The examination was conducted with extensive monitoring and security arrangements. According to the official government release, NBEMS deployed 2,527 faculty members as Independent Appraisers and more than 700 senior faculty members as Flying Squad members.

The board also operated 16 Regional Command Centres to support examination monitoring and coordination.

NEET PG 2026 Jaipur Centre Disruption

While the examination was completed successfully for the large majority of candidates, 2,445 candidates at two examination centres in Jaipur were unable to complete the test because of a technical disruption.

The affected centres were the iON Digital Zone iDZ Sitapura centres, bearing test centre numbers 41682 and 41683. NBEMS has subsequently announced a separate examination for the affected candidates.

It is important to distinguish between candidates who appeared and candidates who completed the examination. The official data records 2,65,980 candidates as having appeared, while approximately 2,63,535 completed the examination.

NEET PG 2026 Re-Exam Date for 2,445 Candidates

NBEMS has scheduled the NEET PG 2026 re-examination for September 5, 2026 for the 2,445 candidates affected by the Jaipur centre disruption.

The re-examination is intended only for the affected candidates. It is not a second examination for all NEET PG 2026 candidates.

The official NBEMS notice board also lists the notice concerning the conduct of the NEET PG re-examination for candidates affected at the Sitapura centres.

NEET PG 2026 Result Date: September 30

Candidates should note that the NEET PG 2026 result is scheduled to be declared by September 30, 2026.

The September 30 date was specified by NBEMS in the examination schedule. The same date is also the cut-off date for completion of internship for eligibility.

Since a re-examination is being conducted for 2,445 affected candidates on September 5, candidates should rely on NBEMS for any subsequent result-related update.

NEET PG 2026 Result Status

Status: Not Declared

Official result date: By September 30, 2026

The result will be made available through the official NBEMS NEET PG portal. NBEMS's NEET PG examination page provides access to examination notices and results.

NEET PG 2026 Scorecard Status

The NEET PG 2026 scorecard has not been released yet because the examination result is still pending.

Candidates should not rely on unofficial claims about the release of the scorecard or result. The scorecard is expected to be made available after the result declaration through the official NBEMS portal.

NEET PG 2026 Scorecard Status: Not Released

Candidates should check natboard.edu.in for the official scorecard link once NBEMS publishes it.

NEET PG 2026 Important Dates

For clarity, candidates can keep the following officially announced dates in mind:

The exam date and internship cut-off are listed in NBEMS's official examination schedule, while the re-examination date was announced following the technical disruption at the Jaipur centres.

NEET PG 2026: What Should Candidates Do Now?

Candidates who completed the August 30 examination should:

• Keep their login credentials safely.

• Follow the official NBEMS website for result updates.

• Avoid relying on unofficial result dates.

• Wait for the official scorecard and result announcement.

• Keep documents required for the subsequent admission process ready.

Candidates affected by the Jaipur disruption should additionally follow the September 5 re-examination instructions issued by NBEMS.

Where to Check NEET PG 2026 Official Updates?

Candidates should use the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) website for official NEET PG updates, notices and results.

Official website: natboard.edu.in

The NBEMS NEET PG page specifically provides access to the examination's information bulletin, notices, applicant login and results.

NEET PG 2026: Key Takeaway

The official figures confirm that 2,65,980 candidates appeared for NEET PG 2026, out of 2,73,096 registered candidates. The exam was conducted across 1,111 centres in 339 cities, while approximately 2,63,535 candidates completed the examination successfully.

For the 2,445 candidates affected by the Jaipur centre disruption, the NEET PG re-exam is scheduled for September 5, 2026. For all candidates, the next major milestone is the NEET PG 2026 result, scheduled to be declared by September 30, 2026.

Note: The attendance, centre and re-examination figures above are based on the official government/NBEMS information. Where NBEMS has not yet released a date, this article does not present an unofficial date as official.