Union Minister J P Nadda reviews security and preparations for NEET-PG 2026
New Delhi, Aug 01, 2026 : Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda today reviewed the preparedness for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET-PG) 2026 to ensure the smooth, secure, transparent and technology-enabled conduct of the examination. The exam is scheduled to be held on the 30th of this month.
During the meeting, the Minister assessed the preparedness of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), technology partners and other stakeholders involved in conducting the examination. He was briefed on examination logistics, candidate facilitation measures, the security architecture and the technology-driven interventions introduced for NEET-PG 2026.
The Minister stressed that every effort must be made to ensure a fair, transparent and candidate-friendly examination while upholding the highest standards of integrity and security. Mr Nadda also urged aspirants not to fall prey to rumours and rely only on official communications issued by NBEMS and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. He highlighted that the final question paper is selected through a highly secure, encrypted and time-bound process shortly before the commencement of the examination, with multiple layers of technological and operational safeguards ensuring its confidentiality until the scheduled start time. The Minister also reviewed the comprehensive security arrangements put in place for the examination. Further, Mr Nadda directed all concerned agencies to maintain close coordination to ensure that every candidate experiences a smooth, secure and hassle-free examination process.
According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, a total of 2 lakh 73 thousand and 183 candidates have registered for NEET-PG 2026, representing an increase of over 12.5 percent compared to the previous year. The examination will be conducted in a single shift across approximately 340 cities and over 13 hundred examination centres.