NEET (PG) 2026 expands test centres and shifts to single-window format

The Union Health Ministry has announced key reforms for NEET (PG) 2026 aimed at improving convenience for candidates. The exam will be conducted in a single shift across approximately 340 cities and more than 1,300 examination centres. Candidates will now have greater choice in selecting their test centres.

Over 2,73,183 candidates have registered for NEET (PG) 2026. The ministry said the changes are designed to streamline the examination process and reduce logistical challenges faced by medical aspirants preparing for postgraduate medical entrance assessments.