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NEET PG 2026 Revised Fee Rules: NBEMS New Payment Guidelines

Samrat Ray • 4 Mins read • 27 Oct 26

NEET PG 2026 Revised Fee Rules

NBEMS has revised the NEET PG 2026 fee rules, and the new rules will be applicable to NEET PG 2026 counselling. The first round of reporting began on 26 October 2026, and the deadline is on 2 November 2026. Candidates who are going to join the institute in NEET PG counselling Round 1 must check the revised NBEMS rules regarding the first fee instalment.

One of the major changes in the NEET PG 2026 fee rules is that candidates need not pay the first-year fee while waiting for a seat upgrade. Moreover, NBEMS has stopped collecting the first-year fees from candidates, and they can pay the first fee instalment directly to the institute. These rules are applicable to all candidates allotted All India Quota (AIQ) seats in the NEET PG counselling Round 1 results and all upcoming rounds.

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What are the Revised NBEMS Rules for NEET PG 2026 Fees?

The following table shows the revised NBEMS rules regarding the NEET PG 2026 fees.

Rule/Change	NEET PG 2026 Update
Float candidates	Candidates who are waiting for seat upgradation need not pay the first-year course fee.
Freeze candidates	Candidates who choose the freeze option need to pay the first-year course fee directly to the institution.
Fee collection by NBEMS	NBEMS will not collect the first-year course fee during counselling as per the new regulations.
After seat upgradation	Candidates must pay the fee directly to the institute where they join.
Training start date	In case of a seat upgrade, the training period will be counted from the date of joining.
Reporting deadline	Candidates must follow the reporting and joining deadlines prescribed by MCC.
OPJR portal	The portal will become operational only after completion of all MCC NEET PG counselling rounds.

Important Dates for NEET PG 2026 Counselling

Check the upcoming important NEET PG 2026 counselling dates given in the table below.

Counselling event	Date
Round 1 reporting and joining	26 October - 2 November 2026
Round 2 result	14 November 2026
Round 2 reporting and joining	16 November - 23 November 2026
Round 3 result	4 December 2026
Round 3 reporting and joining	5 December - 12 December 2026
Online stray vacancy round result	24 December 2026
Stray vacancy round reporting	24 December - 31 December 2026

Institute Joining Rules After NEET PG 2026 Counselling

The following are the key joining rules applicable to the students after NBEMS made changes to the NEET PG 2026 fee rules.

Particular	Details
No extension	There will be no extension to the prescribed joining deadline.
Document verification	NBEMS-accredited hospitals must verify candidates’ original documents and eligibility at the time of joining.
Medical fitness	Candidates must be declared medically fit by the Medical Board of the concerned hospital before joining.
Candidates with government service/bond	A valid NOC, including study leave/relieving order where applicable, is required before joining.
Separate notice for OPJR activation	NBEMS will issue a detailed notice regarding OPJR activation and the registration process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ques: What are the changes in the NBEMS rules for NEET PG 2026 applicable to candidates who opted for seat upgrade?

Ans: Earlier, candidates were often required to pay the first-year fee while waiting for a seat upgrade. As per the new NBEMS regulation, you need not pay the first-year fee before getting an upgraded seat.

Ques: Do I have to pay the first-year fee during the counselling process?

Ans: No, as per the new NBEMS rules, you need not pay the first-year fee during the counselling. Instead, you need to pay the first-year fee while joining the institute. Hence, you will have to pay the first-year fee only after getting a seat.

Ques: What is the revised rule for fee payment if I choose the ‘freeze’ option in the NEET PG 2026 counselling?

Ans: As per the revised fee payment rule, candidates choosing the ‘freeze’ option for the allotted seat need to pay the first-year fee to the institute they join. Thus, there is no significant difference in the rules for candidates choosing the ‘freeze’ option.

Ques: Where should NEET PG 2026 candidates pay the first-year course fee?

Ans: NEET OG 2026 candidates can pay their first-year course fee directly to the institute they join. Moreover, they will not have to pay the fee before getting the seat. In case you are waiting for a seat upgrade, you will not be required to pay the first-year fee upfront.

Ques: Does NBEMS collect the first-year course fee for NEET PG 2026?

Ans: As per the revised rules, NBEMS will no longer collect the first-year fee from NEET PG 2026 candidates. Therefore, you will have to pay the first-year fee to the institution while joining it.