The NBEMS has released a tentative medical examination schedule for January to June 2026. The NBEMS exam calendar 2026 is released on the official website, nbe.edu.in. The released calendar mentions the NBEMS tentative dates 2026 for exams such as NEET SS, FMGE, DNB and diploma exams. The final NBEMS 2026 exam schedule for these entrance exams could differ. Along with the exam dates, the NBEMS calendar 2026 also mentions the exam timings. Aspirants must check the exam dates carefully and make their preparations accordingly as per the schedule. Read the full article on NBEMS exam calendar 2026, dates, and many more.
The exam schedule of NBEMS mentions the dates of various entrance exams along with their exam time. Candidates can check the important dates in the table below.
| Exam | Dates | Exam timing |
|---|---|---|
DrNB (SS) Final Theory Exam | April 24, 25, 26, 2026 | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
NEET SS | December 26 and 27, 2025 | 9:00 am to 11:30 am |
2:00 pm to 4:30 pm | ||
DNB (BS) Final Theory Exam | June 18, 19, 20, 21, 2026 | 2:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Diploma Final Theory Exam | May 14, 15, 16, 2026 | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm |
FMGE 2025 December Session | January 17, 2026 | 9:00 am to 11:30 am |
2:00 pm to 4:30 pm | ||
FMGE 2026 June Session | June 28, 2026 | 9:00 am to 11:30 am |
2:00 pm to 4:30 pm | ||
| PDCET | April 12, 2026 | 9:00 am to 11:00 am |
NEET PG | Will be announced | Will be announced |
NEET MDS | Will be announced | Will be announced |
The NBE conducts various postgraduate and diploma entrance exams. The NBE exam calendar contains the dates of below given exams.
As per the NBEMS calendar, Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) December 2025 session will be held on January 17, 2026. The FMGE exam will be conducted in two shifts from 9 am to 11:30 am and 2 pm to 4:30 pm. The FMGE June session 2026 will be held on June 28, 2026. FMGE exam is conducted twice a year in June and December sessions. The screening exam is held for Indian citizens and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) with foreign medical qualifications to practice medicine in India.
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Super Speciality (NEET SS) was conducted on December 26 and 27, 2025. The exam was conducted in two shifts. The first shift held from 9:00 am to 11:30 am and the second shift from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. The NEET SS conducted for candidates seeking admission in courses such as Doctorate of Medicine (DM) and Master of Chirurgiae (MCh) programs.
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) is conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) for admission to postgraduate programs such as Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Surgery (MS) and PG Diploma courses in India. A total of 200 multiple-choice questions will be asked in 3 hours 30 minutes.
The NBE conducts the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Master of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS) once a year. The postgraduate dental exam is held for admission to postgraduate dental programs across India. NEET MDS consists of 240 multiple-choice questions and is conducted in a computer-based mode. Each correct answer carries 4 marks and one mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.
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