Medical PG exam calendar 2026–27
Every NEET PG, INI-CET and FMGE date that matters, in one place. Each row is marked confirmed, tentative or not yet announced, and links to the official source — because a calendar is only useful if you can tell a published date from a rumour.
Last verified against official sources on . Dates can change — always confirm in the current official information bulletin before acting on them.
NEET PG 2026
Conducted by NBEMS for MD / MS / PG Diploma / DNB / DrNB admissions. 180 questions, 720 marks, five sealed 42-minute sections, 210 minutes total, English only.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Exam date Single shift, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, computer-based | 30 August 2026 | Confirmed |
| Result declaration | By 30 September 2026 | Confirmed |
| City intimation slip Released on the NBEMS portal | Before the exam | Not yet announced |
| Admit card Released on the NBEMS portal | Before the exam | Not yet announced |
| Counselling (50% AIQ) Conducted by MCC; state quota by state authorities | After results | Not yet announced |
Official source: NBEMS
INI-CET (January 2027 session)
Conducted by AIIMS New Delhi for PG seats across the Institutes of National Importance (AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER, NIMHANS and others). Held twice a year, for the January and July sessions.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Exam date Widely reported for the January 2027 session — confirm on the AIIMS portal | 1 November 2026 | Tentative |
| Registration | Around September–October 2026 | Tentative |
| Admit card | Shortly before the exam | Not yet announced |
| Result | Shortly after the exam | Not yet announced |
Official source: AIIMS Exams
FMGE (December 2026 session)
The Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (screening test) conducted by NBEMS for Indian citizens and OCIs holding a primary medical qualification from outside India. Held twice a year.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Exam date (December 2026 session) Per the revised NBEMS 2026 schedule — confirm in the official information bulletin | 9 January 2027 | Tentative |
| Registration | Around November 2026 | Not yet announced |
| Admit card | Shortly before the exam | Not yet announced |
| Result | Shortly after the exam | Not yet announced |
Official source: NBEMS
How to read this calendar
- Confirmed — published in an official NBEMS or AIIMS bulletin. Plan around these.
- Tentative — from an official tentative calendar or credible reporting. Likely, but it can still move.
- Not yet announced — no date released. Treat any specific figure you see elsewhere with suspicion.
Counselling for the 50% All India Quota PG seats is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee, with state quota handled by the respective state authorities.
Common questions
When is NEET PG 2026?
NEET PG 2026 is scheduled for 30 August 2026 as a single-shift computer-based test from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM, with results declared by 30 September 2026.
When is the next INI-CET exam?
The INI-CET exam for the January 2027 session is reported for 1 November 2026. INI-CET is held twice a year, for the January and July sessions. Confirm the date on the official AIIMS exams portal.
When is the next FMGE exam?
The FMGE December 2026 session is listed for 9 January 2027 in the revised NBEMS schedule. FMGE is conducted twice a year. Confirm the date in the official NBEMS information bulletin.
What is the NEET PG 2026 exam pattern?
NEET PG 2026 has 180 multiple-choice questions for a maximum of 720 marks, with four marks for a correct answer and a one-mark penalty for a wrong one. The paper is split into five sections of about 36 questions, each with a sealed 42-minute window, over a total duration of 210 minutes.
Preparing for these dates
Knowing the date is the easy part. If you want to walk in prepared, read the 2026 exam pattern breakdown, the sectional timing strategy, and the last-30-days revision plan. For a day-by-day view of what to revise, see how RankPG works.
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