NEET PG 2026: NBEMS Revises First-Year Course Fee Rules for Seat Upgradation
What Happened?
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has revised the first-year course fee rules for NEET PG 2026 candidates seeking seat upgradation. Candidates can defer fee payment until final allotment.
Key points
- Candidates can defer first-year course fee payment until final allotment.
- Round 1 reporting and joining began on October 26 and ends on November 2, 2026.
- Candidates retaining seats must pay the fee directly to the NBEMS-accredited hospital.
- Those opting for upgradation ('float' option) do not pay the fee while awaiting results.
- The revised rules do not extend reporting or joining deadlines.
Key insights
- The revised fee rules may encourage more candidates to opt for seat upgradation.
- Candidates must remain vigilant about counselling deadlines to avoid losing their seats.
- The change could lead to increased transparency in the fee payment process.
Why it matters
This change allows candidates to manage their finances better while awaiting seat upgrades.
Source
Times of India