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Five-Section Format

The examination was conducted in five time-bound sections, with each section containing 36 questions. Candidates were allotted 42 minutes for each section.

The section-wise time restriction made pacing particularly important. Unlike an examination in which candidates can freely move across the entire question paper, the sectional format required students to complete each section within its designated time.

Clinical And Application-Based Questions

The NEET PG 2026 paper continued to test candidates on the practical application of medical knowledge. Clinical scenarios, diagnosis-based questions, investigation-related concepts and management approaches formed an important part of the examination.

The paper also included questions requiring candidates to differentiate between closely related clinical conditions and apply concepts to specific patient scenarios. A detailed assessment of the proportion of clinical, image-based and factual questions will be possible once more memory-based recalls become available.

Subject-Wise Analysis

The paper covered subjects across the MBBS curriculum, including Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Preventive and Social Medicine, Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry, along with other clinical and para-clinical subjects.

The examination was scheduled for 2,73,096 candidates at 1,111 examination centres across 339 cities, covering all 36 States and Union Territories. A total of 2,65,980 candidates appeared for the examination, with the examination successfully completed for approximately 2,63,535 candidates.

The nationwide examination was supported by extensive real-time monitoring and stringent security measures. A total of 2,527 faculty members were appointed as Independent Appraisers to oversee the conduct of the examination. In addition, more than 700 senior faculty members, including Deans, Directors, Medical Superintendents and senior professors, were deployed as Flying Squad members.

Conduct of NEET PG re-examination for the affected candidates at the iON Digital Zone iDZ Sitapura centres (TC no. 41682 & 41683)#neetpg2026 pic.twitter.com/rKG4rq2ndh

— NBEMS (@NBEMS_Official) August 30, 2026

The NEET PG 2026 exam will conclude in less than 20 minutes. Students will be notified of the analysis and student reactions here.

Students have begun writing their NEET PG 2026 examination. The examination concludes at 12:30 pm, following which students will be shared paper analysis, difficulty level and student reactions here. 

The entry to the examination centre closes in five minutes. Students must enter now as they will not be allowed to enter after 8:30 am.

A NEET PG aspirant has reportedly died, a day before the examination. She was found in her hostel room near RTX X roads on Saturday. Police reported she left a note stating that she was struggling with depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts for several years. 

After the examination concludes, attention will shift to the question paper analysis and candidate reactions. This live blog will be updated with the overall difficulty level, subject-wise analysis, questions reported by candidates and major topics asked. Further updates on the result, counselling and other official announcements will also be added as and when they are released.