New Delhi: The NEET-PG 2026 examination was conducted across India today for over 2.73 lakh candidates, with nearly 2.66 lakh appearing at 1,111 centres in 339 cities. However, 2,445 candidates in Jaipur will have to take the exam again on September 5 after a technical disruption halted their test. The re-examination will be held at 3 pm in Jaipur, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) said.
NEET-PG 2026 was held nationwide for 2.73 lakh candidates, but 2,445 candidates in Jaipur will appear for a re-exam on September 5 at 3 pm.
Details of the examination venue and other instructions will be communicated separately to the concerned candidates. The board will also issue revised admit cards for the re-examination. NBEMS expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to the affected candidates and assured them of a fair opportunity to appear in the re-examination. NBEMS acknowledged the cooperation of candidates and the coordinated efforts of medical institutions, faculty, security agencies, technology teams and other stakeholders involved in conducting the nationwide test.
The exam, held across all 36 states and Union Territories, was conducted under live CCTV surveillance and Aadhaar-based authentication, with 16 regional command centres and a dedicated 190-member team monitoring the process in real time. A total of 2,73,096 candidates registered for NEET-PG 2026, while 2,65,980 candidates appeared for the examination. The test was successfully completed for approximately 2,63,535 candidates nationwide.
