NEET PG 2026: From 180 questions to mandatory Aadhaar authentication, check key changes
NEET PG 2026 will be conducted in a single shift across more than 1,300 examination centres in nearly 340 cities.
Candidates can now choose three preferred test cities, and the test city intimation slip will be released about three weeks before the exam.
The number of questions has been reduced to 180, while the exam duration remains the same.
Aadhaar-based authentication and biometric checks will be used to strengthen candidate verification.
More than 2.73 lakh candidates have registered for NEET PG 2026, a 12.5% increase from last year.
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