NEET-SS 2026: Key Facts
Exam Name: NEET-SS 2026 – National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Super Specialty courses
Conducting Body: National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)
Apply Start Date: 29 October 2026 (3:00 PM)
Apply End Date: 18 November 2026 (11:55 PM)
Official Website: natboard.edu.in
NEET-SS 2026 registration is open. Doctors who want admission to DM, MCh and DrNB super-specialty courses can apply online now. The last date to apply is 18 November 2026. Read all the important dates, eligibility, exam pattern, fee and the steps to apply below.
About the Exam
NEET-SS stands for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Super Specialty courses. It is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) for admission to DM, MCh and DrNB super-specialty courses for the 2026–27 academic session.
Who can apply? Doctors with an MD, MS or DNB degree (or an equivalent recognised qualification) in an eligible feeder specialty can apply. You must be registered with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or a State Medical Council. Your PG qualification must be obtained by 31 January 2027.
How are candidates selected? First, candidates appear for the computer-based test (CBT). After the result, qualified candidates take part in counselling for seat allotment.
Exam Pattern
| Detail | NEET-SS 2026 |
|---|---|
| Question-paper groups | 15 |
| Questions per paper | 150 MCQs |
| Time per paper | 150 minutes |
| Sections | Sections A, B and C – 50 questions and 50 minutes each. You cannot return to a finished section. |
| Marking | +4 for a correct answer, −1 for a wrong answer, 0 for an unattempted question |
| Total marks | 600 |
| Shifts | 9:00–11:30 AM and 2:00–4:30 PM on each exam day |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Information Bulletin released | 29 October 2026 |
| Application starts | 29 October 2026 (3:00 PM) |
| Last date to apply | 18 November 2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Last date to pay the fee | 18 November 2026 (11:55 PM) – the fee is paid with the form |
| Correction window | To be announced |
| Admit card | To be announced |
| Exam date | 11 and 12 December 2026 |
| Result | To be announced |
How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply for NEET-SS 2026:
- Go to the official website, natboard.edu.in.
- Register with your details and create your login.
- Fill in the application form carefully.
- Choose your question-paper group. You can apply for more than one group.
- Upload the required documents as per the bulletin.
- Pay the fee online – Rs 3,500 per question-paper group.
- Submit the form and save the confirmation page for your records.
Documents Needed
Keep these ready as per the information bulletin:
- PG degree or provisional certificate
- NMC or State Medical Council registration certificate
- Passport-size photo
- Signature
- Valid ID proof
Application Fee: Rs 3,500 per question-paper group. The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online. For two groups, the fee is Rs 7,000. For three groups, the fee is Rs 10,500.
Official Website
Apply only on the official NBEMS website. Click the button below to visit it.
Suggested Books for NEET-SS 2026
These standard books can help you prepare for NEET-SS 2026. Check the price and buy the ones you need.
Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 21st Edition (Vol. 1 & Vol. 2)
McGraw Hill Education
Price: Rs 13,344
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Review of Pharmacology, 16th Edition
Gobind Rai Garg & Sparsh Gupta – Jaypee Brothers
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Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 22nd Edition (2-Volume Set, International Edition)
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Williams Obstetrics, 26th Edition (International Edition)
Cunningham et al. – McGraw Hill
Price: Rs 3,431
Buy NowFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the last date to apply for NEET-SS 2026?
The last date to apply is 18 November 2026 (11:55 PM). Apply online only at natboard.edu.in.
When is the NEET-SS 2026 exam?
The exam will be held on 11 and 12 December 2026. It is a computer-based test with two shifts each day: 9:00–11:30 AM and 2:00–4:30 PM.
What is the NEET-SS 2026 application fee?
The fee is Rs 3,500 per question-paper group. It is non-refundable and must be paid online with the form.
Who can apply for NEET-SS 2026?
Doctors with an MD, MS or DNB degree (or an equivalent recognised qualification) in an eligible feeder specialty can apply. You must be registered with the NMC or a State Medical Council, and your PG qualification must be obtained by 31 January 2027.
Apply before 18 November 2026 and start your preparation for the exam on 11 and 12 December 2026.