NEET PG, NEET SS, FMGE 2026 Dates Released; DrNB Exam Schedule Revised | Education and Career News
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As per the notification, the NEET PG 2026 exam is scheduled for August 30, 2026 (Sunday). The FMGE December 2026 exam is set for January 9, 2026.
NBEMS has stated that all dates are tentative.(Representational image)
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has issued a revised examination schedule, including changes to the DrNB final examination dates and the first-time announcement of the NEET-SS 2026 schedule. As per the notification, the NEET PG 2026 exam is scheduled for August 30, 2026 (Sunday). The FMGE December 2026 exam is set for January 9, 2026.
It is important to note that some medical colleges do not admit students through NEET PG. These institutions conduct admissions based on their own procedures in line with their governing regulations.
DrNB Final Examination Date Revised
For the October 2026 session, the DrNB final examination will now be conducted from September 25 to 27, 2026. Eligible candidates include DrNB Super Specialty and Post MBBS Part-1 and Part-2 batches from the 2023 admission session. The cut-off date for completion of training for this session is February 17, 2027.
The DrNB final examination for the April 2027 session is scheduled from March 26 to 28, 2027. This session covers candidates from the 2021 admission session. The cut-off dates for completion of training for various categories fall between December 31, 2026, and May 31, 2027.
NEET-SS 2026 Schedule
NBEMS has proposed a tentative two-day window for NEET-SS 2026 — December 11 and 12. To be eligible, candidates must complete their entry qualification by January 31, 2027.
For diploma courses, the NBEMS Diploma Final Theory Exam for the June 2026 session will be held from May 14 to 16, 2026. The October 2026 Diploma session is scheduled from September 11 to 13, 2026.
The DNB Final Exam for the June 2026 session will be conducted from June 18 to 21, 2026, while the December 2026 DNB Final Exam is scheduled from November 19 to 22, 2026.
NBEMS has emphasised that all dates are tentative. The final exam dates will be confirmed in the information bulletin, which will be made available on the NBEMS website, natboard.edu.in.
“Please note that the above schedule of forthcoming examinations is purely tentative. The exact dates of exams will be indicated in the Information Bulletin which will be notified on NBEMS website (https://natboard.edu.in) in due course. Candidates are advised to regularly visit the NBEMS website (https://natboard.edu.in) for Information Bulletins and online Application Forms of these examinations, as and when notified,” reads the official notice.
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