Union Minister Nadda Reviews Preparedness for NEET-PG 2026

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda today reviewed the preparedness for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET-PG) 2026 to ensure the smooth, secure, transparent and technology-enabled conduct of the examination, scheduled to be held on 30th August 2026.

During the review, the Minister assessed the preparedness of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), technology partners and other stakeholders involved in conducting the examination. He was briefed on examination logistics, candidate facilitation measures, the security architecture and the technology-driven interventions introduced for NEET-PG 2026.

The Minister stressed that every effort must be made to ensure a fair, transparent and candidate-friendly examination while upholding the highest standards of integrity and security.

A total of 2,73,183 candidates have successfully registered for NEET-PG 2026, representing an increase of over 12.5% compared to the previous year. The examination will be conducted in a single shift across approximately 340 cities and over 1,300 examination centres, significantly enhancing accessibility for candidates across the country. (UPDATED ON 1ST AUGUST 2026)