The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released the NEET PG 2026 answer key and response sheet on its official website. This release allows candidates who appeared for the exam to check their responses against the official answers and estimate their scores before the results are announced.
- NEET PG 2026 answer key and response sheet are available at natboard.edu.in.
- More than 2.65 lakh candidates appeared for the exam held on August 30, 2026.
- Qualifying cut-off marks vary by category, with 262 marks for general and EWS candidates.
- MCC conducts counselling for 50% AIQ seats and other institutions.
- The NEET PG 2026 topper scored 641 out of 720 marks.
What is the NEET PG 2026 answer key and response sheet?
The NEET PG answer key is an official document released by NBEMS that contains the correct answers to all questions asked in the NEET PG 2026 examination. The response sheet shows the answers marked by each candidate. Together, these documents help candidates verify their answers and estimate their scores before the official results are declared.
How can candidates download the NEET PG 2026 answer key and response sheet?
Candidates can follow these steps to download the answer key and response sheet:
- Visit the official NBEMS website at natboard.edu.in.
- Navigate to the 'Entrance Exam' tab and select 'NEET PG'.
- Click on the 'Application Link' tab.
- Click the 'Login' button and enter your user ID and password.
- Access the link provided for the answer key and response sheet.
- View the NEET question IDs, correct answers, and your marked responses.
What are the qualifying cut-off marks for NEET PG 2026?
The qualifying cut-off marks for NEET PG 2026 differ by category as follows:
| Category | Qualifying Cut-off Marks |
|---|---|
| General and EWS | 262 |
| General PwBD | 244 |
| SC, ST, and OBC | 226 |
The top scorer of NEET PG 2026 secured an All India Rank (AIR) 1 with 641 marks out of 720. Additionally, 20 candidates scored between 614 and 641 marks.
How does NEET PG counselling work?
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts counselling for 50% of All India Quota (AIQ) seats, central universities, deemed universities, and ESIC institutes. Candidates who qualify NEET PG 2026 are eligible to participate in MCC counselling to secure admission to MD, MS, and postgraduate diploma programs at government and private medical colleges across India.
How many postgraduate medical seats are available in India?
India offers more than 86,000 postgraduate medical seats. Karnataka has the highest number of these seats among all states.
Who conducts the NEET PG exam?
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is responsible for conducting the NEET PG entrance exam. The exam serves as a gateway for admission to various postgraduate medical courses across the country.
