Last verified: 6 October 2026 against NEET-PG 2026 Information Bulletin (Chapters 6 and 7) and NBEMS NEET-PG page.
Quick Answer
In the NEET PG application you choose 3 preferred Test States (the first must be your correspondence-address state); NBEMS allots the city and centre by computerised, randomised allocation, not first come first served. The decision is final, with no change requests. On exam day the reporting counter closes 30 minutes before the start.
How is the test city decided?
- •The first preferred Test State must be the state of the correspondence address in the application.
- •The other two preferred Test States are chosen by the candidate, preferably states neighbouring the correspondence state.
- •Allocation is computerised: candidates are arranged in a randomised sequence and allotted by their preferences, subject to availability, administrative feasibility and operational requirements. It is not first come, first served, and applying early gives no preference.
- •There is no test centre in the UT of Chandigarh; a Chandigarh correspondence address is treated as Punjab for allotment.
- •Choosing preferred states does not give an automatic right to a centre in them.
- •Reasonable accommodation is provided to PwBD candidates in allotment under applicable rules.
The preferred-state choices are filled in the application and cannot be edited later, as the application form guide explains.
When do you get the city and the centre?
- •Test city (NEET-PG 2026 bulletin): on or after 11 August 2026, in candidate login on natboard.edu.in, and by email.
- •Exact centre: on the admit card (the admit card (exact address; the Google Maps location on it is for quick reference only)). The admit card for NEET-PG 2026 came out on 25 August 2026; see the admit card guide.
- •NBEMS's decision on the test city / centre is final and requests to change it are not entertained on any ground.
- •NBEMS may allot a centre anywhere in India regardless of preferences, and may move candidates to another centre or nearby city; changes are communicated by email.
NBEMS does not state a list or total number of test cities in the bulletin, so none is given here; check your own candidate login.
Exam-day reporting rules
| Entry opens | 7:00 AM |
| Entry closes | 8:30 AM |
| Reporting counter closes | 30 minutes before the exam starts |
| Exam | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM |
Timings are those in the NEET-PG 2026 bulletin; check the admit card for any later change.
- •Arriving after the reporting counter closes means denial of entry, even if the candidate is inside the venue premises.
- •Candidates should familiarise themselves with the centre and reporting counter at least one day before the exam.
- •Candidates arrange their own travel and stay, and should avoid inflexible onward travel on exam day because procedures can run beyond the scheduled exam time.
- •No pen, pencil or rough paper is provided at the centre, and none may be carried in.
What to carry
- •Printed COLOUR copy of the barcoded / QR-coded admit card
- •Photocopy of permanent / provisional SMC / NMC (MCI) registration — kept by the centre
- •One original, valid government photo ID: PAN card, driving licence, voter ID, passport or Aadhaar (with photograph)
- •UDID / disability certificate, only if claiming a scribe or extra time
- •Original FMGE pass certificate, only for Indian citizens / OCI with a foreign primary medical qualification
Not allowed beyond the security check
- •Any stationery: notes, pen, eraser, calculator, writing pad, pen drive
- •Any electronic device: mobile phone, Bluetooth, earphones, wrist or smart watch, health band
- •Ornaments: rings, earrings, nose-pin, chain, bracelet, badge, brooch
- •Wallet, goggles, handbag, belt, cap, mask, gloves
- •Any eatable, soft drink or water bottle
Plan the paper too: see the exam pattern for sections and timing, and practise with NEET PG previous year questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose my NEET PG exam city?▼
You do not pick a city. In the application you choose 3 preferred Test States; the first must be the state of your correspondence address. NBEMS then allots the city and centre. The NEET-PG 2026 bulletin says it will try to allot a city in one of your preferred states, in order of preference as far as feasible.
Is the NEET PG centre allotted first come, first served?▼
No. The bulletin says allotment is computerised: candidates are arranged in a randomised sequence and allotted by their preferences, subject to availability. Applying early gives no preference.
How many exam cities does NEET PG have?▼
The NEET-PG 2026 bulletin does not give a count or a list of test cities. The allotted city is shown in your candidate login, and the exact centre on your admit card.
When do I get my NEET PG exam city and centre?▼
For NEET-PG 2026 the bulletin said the test city would be available on or after 11 August 2026 through candidate login and email; the exact centre came on the admit card, released 25 August 2026. The exam was on 30 August 2026.
Can I change my NEET PG exam centre?▼
No. The bulletin says NBEMS's decision on the test city or centre is final and requests to change it are not entertained on any ground.
Can NBEMS move me to a different centre?▼
Yes. NBEMS reserves the right to allot a centre anywhere in India regardless of your preferences and to move candidates to another centre or a nearby city for administrative, logistical, security or operational reasons. Changes are communicated by email, so check your registered email and spam folder.
What time should I report at the NEET PG centre?▼
For NEET-PG 2026 the bulletin set entry from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM. The reporting counter closes 30 minutes before the start (exam 9:00 AM–12:30 PM); arriving after that means denial of entry.
Rules from the NBEMS bulletin
No city list or count unless NBEMS gives one
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