The NEET PG 2026 exam is scheduled to be conducted on August 30, 2026. With the postgraduate medical entrance examination just a day away, candidates should check their admit cards, exam-day requirements and instructions issued by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) before reaching the examination centre.According to the examination schedule, candidates were informed about their test city on August 11, while admit card-related activity was scheduled for August 24. Candidates should carry the documents specified by NBEMS and carefully follow the instructions mentioned on their admit card.

NEET PG 2026: Important Dates

The key dates associated with the examination include:

• NEET PG 2026 exam: August 30, 2026
• Result: By September 30, 2026
• Internship completion cut-off: September 30, 2026

NEET PG 2026 Photograph Requirements

Candidates should also ensure that the photographs submitted during the application process meet the prescribed specifications. The image-upload instructions require two photographs — a real-time photograph captured through a webcam or in-built camera and a recent photograph that is not more than three months old.

The prescribed requirements include:

• The photograph should have a white background.
• Candidates should wear formal attire.
• The face, ears, neck and shoulders should be clearly visible.
• Candidates should look directly at the camera with their eyes open and maintain a neutral expression.
• No other person or object should be visible in the background.
• The photograph should not show body parts below the shoulders.
• Candidates should not use a selfie as their recent photograph.
• Spectacles, caps, goggles, makeup, ornaments and similar accessories should be avoided while taking the photograph.
• The recent photograph should not be more than three months old.
• Candidates should ensure adequate lighting and avoid using flash.
• There should not be a significant difference between the real-time and uploaded photographs.A substantial mismatch between the photographs may lead to rejection of the application, according to the image-upload instructions.

NEET PG 2026 Application Form Instructions

Candidates should also remember that the application portal advises applicants not to fill the application form using a mobile phone or similar device.Applicants were required to register first to obtain their User ID and Password and then log in to complete the application process.For candidates appearing on August 30, the immediate priority is to check the admit card and centre details and ensure that all required documents are ready before travelling to the examination centre.Candidates should rely on the instructions printed on their individual admit cards and the latest communication issued by NBEMS for any centre-specific or exam-day requirement.