The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has issued an important advisory for candidates planning to appear for the NEET PG 2026 examination, announcing that the application process will commence shortly.
Detailed guidelines related to the NEET PG 2026 exam, with eligibility criteria and the application process for the exam, will soon be published on the NBEMS official website. Before the registration window opens, NBEMS has urged candidates to carefully read and understand the instructions for filling out the application form.
NEET PG 2026 Test City Allotment Will Not Be on a ‘First-Come, First-Served’ Basis
Applicants must note the board’s new changes and guidelines, specifically regarding the test city allotment process, Aadhaar authentication, and the rules for uploading mandatory documents and images. NEET PG 2026 Test City Allotment Will Not Be on a ‘First-Come, First-Served’ Basis
One of the major changes this year is that test city allotment will not be conducted on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis. NBEMS has advised candidates against rushing to submit their applications, as early registration will not confer any advantage in securing a preferred test state, city, or exam centre.
Selection of Three Preferred Test States is Mandatory
Candidates must select three preferred test states while filling out the application form. The first preferred test state must match the state associated with the correspondence address provided in the application. The remaining two choices must be neighbouring states.
NBEMS has clarified that while efforts will be made to allot test cities based on candidate preferences, it reserves the right to allot a test city or centre anywhere in India due to administrative, security, technical, or logistical reasons.
