NEET SS 2026 Registration Begins at natboard.edu.in: Last Date November 18, Exam on December 11-12
Published 29 Oct 20263 min read
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has started online registration for NEET SS 2026, the entrance test for DM, MCh, and DrNB super-specialty courses. Eligible doctors can apply at natboard.edu.in until November 18, 2026, 11:55 PM. The computer-based test will be held on December 11 and 12, 2026.
NEET SS 2026 Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Information Bulletin and application start | October 29, 2026 (3:00 PM) |
| Last date to apply | November 18, 2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Application edit window (paid applications) | November 20-23, 2026 |
| Image correction window | November 28-December 2, 2026 |
| Exam city intimation slip | November 30, 2026 |
| Admit card | December 7, 2026 |
| Exam dates | December 11-12, 2026 |
| Result | By January 12, 2027 |
Source: NBEMS notification dated October 29, 2026.
Who Can Apply for NEET SS 2026?
Candidates must hold an MD, MS, or DNB degree or a provisional pass certificate in an eligible feeder specialty. Those whose postgraduate qualification will be completed by January 31, 2027, the cutoff for this admission session, can also apply.
A valid National Medical Commission (NMC) or State Medical Council registration is required. Foreign nationals and OCI candidates may apply but must obtain temporary registration for the duration of the course.
How to Apply for NEET SS 2026
- Go to natboard.edu.in and open the NEET SS 2026 section.
- Read the Information Bulletin for eligibility, exam scheme, and fee details.
- Fill in the personal, academic, and registration details.
- Pay the ₹3,500 examination fee online.
- Submit the form and save the confirmation page.
NBEMS advises applying well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical problems.
What Can Be Edited After Payment?
Candidates who have paid the fee can edit certain details from November 20 to 23, 2026. Name, email address, Aadhaar details, and mobile number cannot be changed. A separate window from November 28 to December 2, 2026 is for correcting photographs, signatures, and thumb impressions.
Why NEET SS Matters
Under Section 61(2) of the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, NEET SS is the single qualifying-cum-ranking exam for DM, MCh and DrNB admissions. No state-level or institutional entrance test is valid for seats covered by it.
Institutes That Hold Their Own Entrance Processes
Five institutions are outside centralised admission through NEET SS and run separate processes:
- AIIMS, New Delhi (and other AIIMS institutions)
- PGIMER, Chandigarh
- JIPMER, Puducherry
- NIMHANS, Bengaluru
- Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
Aspirants targeting these should follow each institute’s own admission notification.
What Happens Next
Registered candidates should watch for the city slip on November 30 and download the admit card on December 7. The result is due by January 12, 2027. Counselling details are not part of this notification; check official announcements. [VERIFY]