NBEMS issued a revised preliminary exam timetable for the 2026–27 cycle in a notification dated April 29, 2026 , clarifying provisional dates for major medical exams.
The NBEMS Exam Schedule 2026–27 lists NEET-SS provisionally for December 11 and 12, 2026 , and gives fixed windows for several finals and licensure tests. The calendar is meant to help thousands of candidates plan internships and document verification ahead of exams.
NBEMS Exam Schedule 2026–27: Key dates
| Examination | Tentative date |
|---|---|
| NEET-SS 2026 | December 11 & 12, 2026 |
| NEET-PG 2026 | August 30, 2026 |
| FMGE (Dec 2026 session) | January 9, 2027 |
| DrNB Final (Oct slot moved) | September 25–27, 2026 |
| DNB Final (Nov slot) | November 19–22, 2026 |
| NBEMS Diploma (Sept) | September 11–13, 2026 |
NBEMS Exam Schedule 2026–27: Changes and confirmations
The board moved the originally scheduled October DrNB Final to September 25–27, 2026 . The DNB Final remains a four-day window November 19–22, 2026 . NEET-PG for the 2026 cycle is set for August 30, 2026 , and the FMGE December session is scheduled on January 9, 2027 .
NBEMS has labelled the dates as preliminary; candidates should treat them as the official timetable until any further changes are issued by the authority. The notification reiterates that the schedule covers entrance, exit and licensure exams across specialities and levels.
Student impact and administrative deadlines
The board requires completion of the prior admission qualification for NEET-SS by January 31, 2027 . The calendar explicitly asks candidates to plan internships and complete document verification well before respective exams.
These dates affect exam preparation plans, internship scheduling and institution-level paperwork for thousands of medical trainees across India. Institutions and candidates must align hospital rotations and verification timelines with the revised windows announced by NBEMS.
The revised timetable does not include registration deadlines, fee details, exam centres or admit card and result dates; candidates should watch for separate NBEMS notifications for those items. For now, the published provisional dates give the primary schedule framework for the 2026–27 cycle.
Officials from NBEMS issued the timetable to provide clarity ahead of the admission and exit-exam season; candidates should follow subsequent official circulars for final schedules and application instructions.