NBEMS Sets October 1 as Date for NEET‑PG 2026 Answer Key Release

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has set October 1, 2026 as the earliest date for publishing the NEET‑PG 2026 answer key. The key will appear on NBEMS’s official portal natboard.edu.in and will be accessible through each candidate’s personal login on the NEET‑PG 2026 index page. Candidates will be able to view question ID numbers, the correct answer IDs, their marked response IDs and the score awarded for every question. The answer key can be downloaded by following the steps listed on the website. Alongside the key, NBEMS released the NEET‑PG 2026 result and the cut‑off marks out of a total of 720. The cut‑off is 262 for General/EWS candidates, 244 for General PwBD, and 226 for SC/ST/OBC categories, including PwBD of those groups. The exam was conducted on August 30, 2026 with a re‑test on September 5, 2026, both in a single shift from 3 pm to 6:30 pm. The test consisted of 180 multiple‑choice questions, each with four English‑language options, and candidates had three hours and thirty minutes to complete it. Detailed information and direct links to check roll numbers and ranks are also hosted on natboard.edu.in. The story was reported by Papri Chanda, Deputy Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times Digital, who has over twelve years of experience covering education policy and competitive examinations.