The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has started the registration process for NEET SS 2026. Eligible medical graduates who wish to apply for super-speciality courses can now fill their applications on the official NBEMS website natboard.edu.in.
The online application window was opened on October 29, 2026 at 3 PM. Candidates can register and submit their application forms till November 18, 2026 (11:55 PM).
As per the examination schedule released by NBEMS, NEET SS 2026 will be held on December 11 and 12 in computer-based test (CBT) mode at exam centres across India.
NEET SS is the single eligibility-cum-ranking entrance examination for admission to various DM, MCh and DrNB super-speciality courses for 2026-27 academic year.
NEET SS 2026: Important Dates
Candidates appearing for the examination should note down the following dates:
- Information bulletin release: October 29, 2026
- Registration begins: October 29, 2026, at 3 PM
- Last date to apply: November 18, 2026, at 11:55 PM
- Application correction window: November 20 to November 23, 2026
- Image correction window: November 28 to December 2, 2026
- Exam city information slip: November 30, 2026
- Admit card release: December 7, 2026
- NEET SS 2026 examination: December 11 and 12, 2026
- Expected result declaration: By January 12, 2027
Applications should be completed well before the deadline so as not to have last-minute technical problems.
NEET SS 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for NEET SS 2026 must have a recognized postgraduate medical qualification (MD, MS or DNB) in the relevant broad speciality.
Applicants must satisfy the feeder speciality requirements for the super-speciality course they wish to study. Candidates who are likely to have obtained their qualifying postgraduate degree by 31 January 2027 may also be considered (conditions in official information bulletin).
Medical graduates should check eligibility requirements for their chosen course before applying. The qualifying degree, speciality and other admission conditions must be in accordance with the guidelines issued by NBEMS.
NEET SS 2026 Application Fee
The examination fee for NEET SS 2026 is ₹3,500 per examination group. Candidates have to pay the prescribed fee online using the facility provided on application portal.
Applicants should check the fee details and payment instructions in the official information bulletin before completing the transaction.
How to Apply for NEET SS 2026?
Candidates can follow the steps below to complete online registration:
- Visit the NBEMS official website at natboard.edu.in.
- Click on the examinations section and NEET SS 2026.
- Click on the registration or application link.
- Fill in the new candidate registration form with personal and contact details.
- Log in with the credentials you set up when registering.
- Fill in the application form with personal details, academic and medical qualification.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, thumb impression and other documents in prescribed format.
- Select the exam centre preferences and pay the application fee.
- Review the information you entered on the form and submit the application.
- Download the confirmation page (save it for later use).
Candidates should check that all details entered in the application form are correct. They must keep their registration number and payment confirmation until admission is granted.
NEET SS 2026 Exam Pattern
NEET SS 2026 will be computer-based. It is for candidates seeking admission to DM, MCh and DrNB super-speciality programmes.
There will be three time-bound sections (Section A, Section B and Section C) in the question paper. Each section will contain 50 questions for which 50 minutes are given for answering them.
Candidates will not be allowed to move on to the next section before time for the current section has elapsed. They will also not be able to go back or modify responses in a section once it is over.
The examination will be held on December 11 and 12, 2026 at centres across the country.
What Should Candidates Keep in Mind?
Candidates should read the NEET SS 2026 information bulletin carefully before applying. It gives details of eligibility, examination requirements, application instructions and other important guidelines.
Applicants should also check NBEMS website for correction window, examination city information and admit card availability.
As the examination will be held on 11 and 12 December eligible candidates should apply before the deadline and start preparing according to the pattern of examination.
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