NEET-PG 2026 gets major overhaul: Centres closer to home, single-shift exam, fewer questions

NEET-PG exam sees significant changes for candidate convenience and enhanced security. Candidates now select three preferred states for their examination centre locations. The exam duration remains the same, but questions reduce to 180 for more time. Aadhaar and iris biometrics strengthen registration and exam day secu

3 min readNew DelhiJul 30, 2026 11:49 AM IST The cancellation of the May 3 NEET UG exam sparked nationwide protests. File‘Kailash’ and ‘Shivalik’, names of iconic mountain ranges, were codenames for two sets of NEET UG question papers printed and distributed at exam centres during the May 3 test, the CBI has found in i