NEET SS 2026 registration is open until 11:55 PM on 18 November 2026. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will hold the exam on 11 and 12 December 2026, and the fee is Rs. 3,500 per question paper group.
This test is for admission to DM, MCh and DrNB super specialty courses, so doctors with an MD, MS or DNB should read the bulletin. See more on our Admission page.
NEET SS 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | NBEMS |
| Exam | National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test – Super Specialty |
| Courses | DM, MCh, DrNB Super Specialty |
| Mode | Computer based |
| Fee | Rs. 3,500 per group, plus gateway charges |
| Websites | natboard.edu.in and nbe.edu.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Opened | 29 October 2026, 3:00 PM |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 November 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Edit Window (Payment Success Applications) | 20 to 23 November 2026 |
| Fix Deficient Photo, Signature, Thumb Impression | 28 November to 2 December 2026 |
| Test City Informed | 30 November 2026 |
| Admit Card | 7 December 2026 |
| Exam | 11 and 12 December 2026 |
| Result | By 12 January 2027 |
| Cut-off for MD/MS/DNB Qualification | 31 January 2027 |
The first edit window cannot change name, nationality, email, Aadhaar, mobile number or test city. NBEMS says there will be no further chance after the image correction window.
Seats, Vacancy and Category-wise Reservation
This is an entrance test and not a job, so there are no vacancies. The bulletin’s dates and scheme do not give seat numbers by category. Candidates should check counselling information closer to that stage.
Eligibility
Candidates need an MD, MS or DNB in a feeder broad specialty, as listed in the bulletin for each super specialty. The qualification must be obtained by the cut-off date of 31 January 2027. Please check the group tables in the bulletin before you pay, as requirements differ.
Selection Process
Candidates take the group exam linked to their feeder specialty. Marks then lead to the result, followed by counselling. The bulletin gives the MCC call centre number for counselling queries.
Exam Pattern
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Questions | 150 |
| Duration | 150 minutes |
| Sections | A, B and C, with 50 questions each |
| Section Time | 50 minutes each |
| Correct Answer | +4 marks |
| Wrong Answer | -1 mark |
| Unattempted | 0 |
Sections are time-locked. Once a section’s time ends, you cannot return to change responses, and the next section starts on its own.
How the Groups Work
Papers are split into groups, with 15 different question papers. For most groups, questions come from the PG exit-level curriculum of the main feeder specialty. Medical Oncology and Critical Care Medicine are different, as their papers are exclusively from topics of those super specialties. A candidate may opt for more than one group, by paying the fee for each.
How to Apply
- Read the Information Bulletin in full.
- Register on the NBEMS website, and fill in the form.
- Pay the fee online.
- Upload your photo, signature and thumb impression as specified.
- Keep your confirmation, and check the edit dates.
For help, the bulletin gives the NBEMS helpline number +91-7996165333.
Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| NEET SS 2026 Information Bulletin | Click Here |
| NBEMS Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there negative marking in NEET SS 2026?
Yes. One mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
Can I go back to an earlier section?
No. A section closes once its 50 minutes end.
Can I change my test city in the edit window?
No. The bulletin lists test city among the items that cannot be edited.
When will the result come out?
By 12 January 2027.