The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released the NEET-SS 2026 notice and Information Bulletin on 29 October 2026. NEET-SS (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Super Specialty) is the single entrance exam for admission to DM, MCh and DrNB Super Specialty courses for the 2026-27 session. The exam will be held on 11 and 12 December 2026 as a computer-based test. Doctors with an MD, MS or DNB degree, or those who will complete it by 31 January 2027, can apply online at natboard.edu.in till 18 November 2026 (11:55 PM).
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The application fee is Rs. 3,500 per question paper group (GST exempted), and there are 15 question paper groups. The exam pattern comprises 150 MCQs to be answered in 150 minutes, with +4 marks for a correct answer and –1 for a wrong answer. Candidates at the 50th percentile or above in their question paper group will be declared qualified. Admission to the seats will be done through counselling by the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) of DGHS, MoHFW.
NEET-SS 2026: Overview
NEET-SS is the only entrance exam for admission to DM, MCh and DrNB Super Specialty courses across India. NBEMS only conducts the exam and declares the result. The key details are given below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | NEET-SS 2026 (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Super Specialty) |
| Conducting Body | National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), New Delhi |
| Courses | DM / MCh / DrNB Super Specialty |
| Admission Session | 2026-27 |
| Eligibility | MD / MS / DNB in the eligible feeder specialty, by 31.01.2027 |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Dates | 11 and 12 December 2026 |
| Question Paper Groups | 15 |
| Exam Pattern | 150 MCQs, 150 minutes, +4 / –1 |
| Fee | Rs. 3,500 per question paper group (GST exempted) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | natboard.edu.in |
| Counselling | MCC, DGHS, MoHFW |
NEET-SS 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates can download the NEET-SS 2026 Information Bulletin and notice to check the detailed eligibility criteria, question paper groups, exam schedule, exam pattern, qualifying percentile, test cities and other important instructions. The official PDF is attached below. Candidates can click on the link below to download the notification PDF.
NEET-SS 2026 Information Bulletin PDF: Click to Download
NEET-SS 2026 Apply Online
The NEET-SS 2026 Apply Online process started on 29th October 2026 (3:00 PM) for admission to DM, MCh and DrNB Super Specialty courses for the 2026-27 session. Eligible doctors can submit their application forms through the official NBEMS website at natboard.edu.in until 18th November 2026 (11:55 PM). Candidates must select the question paper group(s) for which their specialty is an eligible feeder, choose their test city, upload the required documents, and pay Rs. 3,500 per group online.
NEET-SS 2026 Apply Online: Click to Apply
NEET-SS 2026 Important Dates
The online application window is open for about three weeks. The full NEET-SS 2026 schedule from the Information Bulletin is given below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Information Bulletin and Notice Released | 29 October 2026 (3:00 PM) |
| Online Application Starts | 29 October 2026 (3:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 18 November 2026 (Wednesday), 11:55 PM |
| Edit Window (all payment-success applications) | 20 to 23 November 2026 |
| Selective Edit Window (photo, signature, thumb impression) | 28 November to 2 December 2026 |
| Test City Information | 30 November 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 7 December 2026 |
| Exam Dates | 11 December (Friday) and 12 December 2026 (Saturday) |
| Last Date to Challenge Questions | 14 December 2026 |
| Cut-off Date for MD / MS / DNB Qualification | 31 January 2027 |
| Result | By 12 January 2027 |
Note: In the edit window, all details can be changed except Name, Nationality, Email, Aadhaar, Mobile number and Test City. No further chance will be given after the selective edit window.
NEET-SS 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The NEET-SS 2026 eligibility depends on your postgraduate degree, which must be an eligible feeder qualification for the super specialty course you want. The main conditions are given below.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Recognised MD / MS / DNB degree or provisional certificate, or an equivalent recognised qualification, in an eligible feeder specialty (Annexure-A of the bulletin). |
| Cut-off Date | The qualification must be completed by 31 January 2027. Requests from candidates who qualify after this date will be rejected. |
| Registration | Registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or a State Medical Council is necessary. A colour photocopy must be shown on exam day and at counselling. |
| Foreign Nationals / OCI | Can appear without NMC registration. Temporary registration may be given by NMC for the course duration. |
| Age Limit | No age limit is mentioned. |
Note: Ineligible candidates will not be allowed to appear, and their result will be cancelled if the ineligibility is found later.
NEET-SS 2026 Application Fee
The NEET-SS fee is charged per question paper group. A candidate must pay separately for every group they choose to appear in. The fee details are given below.
| Number of Groups | Exam Fee |
|---|---|
| 1 group | Rs. 3,500 |
| 2 groups | Rs. 7,000 |
| 3 groups | Rs. 10,500 |
- GST is exempted. Payment gateway charges are extra.
- The fee can be paid only online through the payment gateway on the application page.
- Fee is not refunded for absent or ineligible candidates and cannot be carried forward.
- Example from the bulletin: an MD Paediatrics candidate who appears for both the Medical Group and Paediatric Group pays Rs. 3,500 + Rs. 3,500 = Rs. 7,000.
NEET-SS 2026 Question Paper Groups
NEET-SS 2026 is a group-based exam. All super specialty courses are divided into 15 groups, with one common paper per group. A candidate can appear in every group for which their PG specialty is an eligible feeder. The groups and the courses covered are given below.
| Question Paper Group | Primary Feeder Specialty | Super Specialty Courses Covered |
|---|---|---|
| Medical | MD / DNB General Medicine | Cardiology, Clinical Haematology, Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology, Endocrinology, Medical Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Genetics, Nephrology, Neurology |
| Surgical | MS / DNB General Surgery | CTVS, Paediatric CTVS, Paediatric Surgery, Surgical Gastroenterology, HPB Surgery, Neurosurgery, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Urology, Vascular Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Endocrine Surgery, Thoracic Surgery |
| Orthopaedics | MS / DNB Orthopaedics | Hand Surgery, Paediatric Orthopaedics |
| Paediatric | MD / DNB Paediatrics | Neonatology, Paediatric Hepatology, Nephrology, Oncology, Neurology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Critical Care, Hemato Oncology |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | MD / MS / DNB OBGY | Gynaecological Oncology, Reproductive Medicine & Surgery |
| Anaesthesia | MD / DNB Anaesthesiology | Cardiac Anaesthesia, Neuroanaesthesia, Organ Transplant Anaesthesia & Critical Care, Paediatric & Neonatal Anaesthesia |
| Radiodiagnosis | MD / DNB Radiology | Neuro Radiology, Interventional Radiology |
| Respiratory Medicine | MD / DNB Respiratory Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine |
| Microbiology | MD / DNB Microbiology | Virology |
| Pathology | MD / DNB Pathology | Onco-Pathology |
| Psychiatry | MD / DNB Psychiatry | Geriatric Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry |
| Pharmacology | MD / DNB Pharmacology | Clinical Pharmacology |
| ENT | MS / DNB ENT | Head & Neck Surgery, Head & Neck Oncology |
| Critical Care Medicine | Questions only from Critical Care Medicine | Critical Care Medicine |
| Medical Oncology | Questions only from Medical Oncology | Medical Oncology |
Note: For the first 13 groups, questions come from the PG exit-level curriculum of the primary feeder specialty. For example, Paediatrics candidates who want DM Endocrinology must appear in the Medical Group, and both General Surgery and ENT candidates must take the ENT Group paper for MCh Head & Neck Surgery.
NEET-SS 2026 Group-wise Exam Schedule
The exam will be held in two shifts on each day. The group-wise schedule is given below.
| Date | Shift | Groups |
|---|---|---|
| 11 December 2026 | Morning (9:00 AM – 11:30 AM) | ENT, Respiratory Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Medical Oncology |
| 11 December 2026 | Afternoon (2:00 PM – 4:30 PM) | Orthopaedics, Critical Care Medicine |
| 12 December 2026 | Morning (9:00 AM – 11:30 AM) | Medical |
| 12 December 2026 | Afternoon (2:00 PM – 4:30 PM) | Radiodiagnosis, Microbiology, Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgical, Paediatric, Anaesthesiology, Pharmacology |
Reporting time: Entry starts at 7:00 AM (morning) and 12:00 PM (afternoon), and closes at 8:30 AM and 1:30 PM respectively.
NEET-SS 2026 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
Each NEET-SS 2026 paper has 150 MCQs to be answered in 150 minutes. The paper is split into three time-bound sections. The pattern is given below.
| Section | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Section A | 50 | 50 minutes |
| Section B | 50 | 50 minutes |
| Section C | 50 | 50 minutes |
| Total | 150 | 150 minutes |
- Correct answer: +4 marks
- Wrong answer: –1 mark
- Unattempted: 0
- You cannot move to the next section before the time of the current section ends, and you cannot go back to a finished section.
NEET-SS 2026 Result and Qualifying Percentile
Candidates at the 50th percentile or above in their question paper group will be declared qualified. The main points about the result are given below.
- The result will be declared by 12 January 2027 on natboard.edu.in.
- Score cards can be downloaded for six months only. NBEMS does not send them by email or post.
- Questions can be challenged for technical errors with medical literature till 14 December 2026, through the NBEMS Communication Web Portal.
- There is no re-evaluation, rechecking or re-totalling.
- The result is valid only for the 2026-27 admission session.
- Tie-breaker: fewer wrong answers in the whole paper, then fewer wrong answers in Section A, then Section B, and so on as per the bulletin.
NEET-SS 2026 Test City in West Bengal
NEET-SS 2026 will be held in 58 cities across India. Kolkata is the only test city in West Bengal. Nearby centres include Bhubaneswar, Patna, Ranchi, Guwahati and Gangtok. Test cities are given on a first-come-first-served basis, so doctors from West Bengal should apply early to get Kolkata. Only cities with available seats are shown at the time of applying, and the test city cannot be changed in the edit window. The exact venue will be on the admit card.
How to Apply for NEET-SS 2026?
The NEET-SS 2026 application is online only. Follow the steps below.
- Visit natboard.edu.in and open the NEET-SS 2026 application link.
- Register with your name, email, mobile number and Aadhaar details.
- Fill in your personal details, PG qualification and medical registration details.
- Select the question paper group(s) for which your specialty is an eligible feeder.
- Choose your test city.
- Upload your photograph, signature and thumb impression as per the specifications.
- Pay Rs. 3,500 per group online.
- Submit before 11:55 PM on 18 November 2026 and keep a copy.
Helpline: For application, refund and payment issues, call NBEMS Candidate Care at +91-7996165333 or use the helpline portal through applicant login. For eligibility or document queries, write on the NBEMS Communication Web Portal (exam.natboard.edu.in/communication.php?page=main).
NEET-SS 2026 FAQs
Ques: When is the NEET-SS 2026 exam?
Ans: On 11 and 12 December 2026, in morning and afternoon shifts as per your group.
Ques: What is the last date to apply for NEET-SS 2026?
Ans: 18 November 2026, till 11:55 PM.
Ques: What is the NEET-SS 2026 application fee?
Ans: Rs. 3,500 per question paper group. GST is exempted.
Ques: Who can apply for NEET-SS 2026?
Ans: Doctors with a recognised MD / MS / DNB in an eligible feeder specialty, or those who will complete it by 31 January 2027, with NMC / State Medical Council registration.
Ques: What is the NEET-SS 2026 exam pattern?
Ans: 150 MCQs in 150 minutes, in three sections of 50 questions and 50 minutes each. +4 for a correct answer and –1 for a wrong answer.
Ques: What is the qualifying percentile for NEET-SS 2026?
Ans: 50th percentile or above in the respective question paper group.
Ques: When will the NEET-SS 2026 admit card and result come?
Ans: The admit card will be issued on 7 December 2026 and the result will be declared by 12 January 2027.
Ques: Is there a NEET-SS 2026 exam centre in West Bengal?
Ans: Yes, Kolkata is the only test city in West Bengal.
