NEET PG 2026: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will conduct the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2026 examination tomorrow, August 30, in a single shift across test centres in the country. Ahead of the examination, NBEMS has issued a detailed test-day advisory for candidates covering reporting time, entry requirements, security checks and items prohibited inside the examination premises.
According to the advisory dated August 29, the NEET PG 2026 exam will be held from 9 AM to 12:30 PM through a computer-based platform. Candidates are required to report at the Reporting Counter by 7 AM, while the entry gate will close at 8:30 AM.
NEET PG 2026 exam timings and reporting time
Candidates should keep the following timings in mind:
Exam date: August 30, 2026
Exam timing: 9 AM to 12:30 PM
Reporting at centre: 7 AM
Entry gate closes: 8:30 AM
Mode: Computer-based examination
Shifts: Single shift
NBEMS has advised candidates to reach the test centre well before the reporting and entry deadlines, taking into account traffic, weather, local conditions and possible delays in reaching the Reporting Counter.
Security checks at NEET PG exam centres
Candidates will undergo frisking when entering the test centre. The security process will include the use of a Hand-Held Metal Detector (HHMD).
NBEMS has advised candidates to arrive sufficiently early to avoid inconvenience or delays caused by the mandatory security checks.
NEET PG 2026: Items not allowed inside exam centre
NBEMS has clarified that several categories of items will not be allowed beyond the security check point under any circumstances.
Stationery and study material:
Printed or written textual material
Notes
Plastic pouches
Calculators
Pens and writing instruments
Erasers and other stationery items
Electronic devices:
Mobile phones
Earphones
Microphones
Pagers
Wristwatches
Smartwatches
Health or fitness bands
Electronic rings
Electronic pens
Scanners
Tablets
AI-enabled glasses
Pen drives
Other electronic or communication devices
Jewellery and ornaments:
Bracelets
Rings
Earrings
Nose pins
Chains or necklaces
Pendants
Badges
Brooches and similar ornaments
Other personal belongings:
Wallets
Car keys
Goggles or sunglasses
AI-enabled glasses
Handbags
Belts
Masks
Gloves
Caps
Candidates are also prohibited from carrying opened or packed eatables, soft drinks and water bottles beyond the security check point.
Any other electronic or communication device that could potentially be used for adopting unfair means is also prohibited. This includes wireless devices, Bluetooth-enabled devices and spy cameras.
What if a candidate needs medicines or medical devices?
Candidates who need to carry medicines, medical assistance devices or prostheses to the examination centre have been advised to carry the relevant supporting medical documents.
NBEMS warns candidates against question paper scams
NBEMS has also cautioned candidates against individuals claiming to have access to the NEET PG question paper, answer key or other confidential examination material.
Candidates have been advised not to believe or respond to such claims made through WhatsApp, Telegram, social media, telephone calls, email or any other platform.
Any such information should immediately be reported to NBEMS at reportumc@natboard.edu.in and/or to the appropriate law-enforcement agency.
Candidates advised to rely on official information
NBEMS has urged candidates not to rely on rumours, unverified social media posts or messages circulated by third parties.
Candidates should rely only on information published on the official NBEMS website or communicated through its official channels for updates related to NEET PG 2026.
With the examination scheduled for August 30, candidates should carefully review their admit card and the latest advisory, reach the designated centre well in advance and avoid carrying any prohibited items.
