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What happened, for context
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) issued a clarification on August 12, 2026, acknowledging that some candidates for NEET-PG 2026 received incorrect test-city information via SMS due to a technical glitch. The board stated correct details were sent subsequently and are available on the applicant portal. NBEMS also opened a final image correction window for candidates with rejected photographs, signatures, or thumb impressions, running from August 12 at 1 PM to August 15 at 11:55 PM.
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- deccanherald.comUNCLASSIFIED
- hindustantimes.comINDEP
- indianexpress.comINDEP
- telegraphindia.comINDEP
- indiatoday.inUNCLASSIFIED
- moneycontrol.comUNCLASSIFIED
- news.careers360.comUNCLASSIFIED
- thecsrjournal.inUNCLASSIFIED
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References
- deccanherald.comNEET-PG 2026: Candidates flag incorrect test-city details sent via SMS; NBEMS cites technical glitchScreenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-08-12T14:07:11
- hindustantimes.comNEET PG Exam City Slip 2026: NBEMS issues clarification after incorrect test-city SMS sent to some candidates | Competitive ExamsScreenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-08-12T14:07:11
- indianexpress.comNEET PG 2026: NBEMS opens final correction window for candidatesScreenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-08-12T14:07:11
- indiatoday.inNBEMS opens NEET PG 2026 final image correction window; changes allowed till Aug 15Screenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-08-12T14:07:11
- moneycontrol.comNEET PG 2026: NBEMS opens final correction window, check deadline and detailsScreenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-08-12T14:07:11
- news.careers360.comNEET PG 2026 City Slip: Candidates report test city mismatch, NBEMS issues clarificationScreenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-08-12T14:07:11
- telegraphindia.comNEET PG 2026: Got Wrong City in SMS? NBEMS Clarifies Regarding Incorrect Test Centre IntimationScreenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-08-12T14:07:11
- thecsrjournal.inNBEMS Opens Final Image Correction Window For NEET PG 2026Screenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-08-12T14:07:11
- timesofindia.indiatimes.comNEET PG 2026 city intimation slip: NBEMS issues clarification after candidates report discrepanciesScreenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-08-12T14:07:11
Carried by multiple outlets
- NBEMS acknowledged that some candidates appearing for NEET-PG 2026 received incorrect test-city information through SMS due to a technical issuedeccanherald.com, hindustantimes.com, news.careers360.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com
- The test-city allocation was released on August 11, 2026, as scheduleddeccanherald.com, news.careers360.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com
- NBEMS stated that correct test-city details were subsequently communicated to affected candidates through SMS and email and are available on the applicant portaldeccanherald.com, hindustantimes.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com
- NBEMS advised candidates to rely on details displayed on the official applicant portal and information from official NBEMS channelsdeccanherald.com, hindustantimes.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com
- NBEMS opened a final image correction window for candidates whose photographs, signatures, or thumb impressions were rejected, running from August 12 at 1 PM to August 15 at 11:55 PMindianexpress.com, indiatoday.in, moneycontrol.com
- The NEET-PG 2026 examination is scheduled for August 30, 2026indiatoday.in, moneycontrol.com, news.careers360.com
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Reported by one outlet only
- NBEMS advised candidates to save or download city-allocation details and keep checking the official NBEMS website for the admit card and further examination-related updatesonly deccanherald.com
- NBEMS warned candidates against relying on fake websites or unverified information circulating onlineonly deccanherald.com
- The image correction opportunity applies to candidates whose uploaded images have been specifically flagged by the examination authorityonly moneycontrol.com
- Candidates were advised not to wait until the final hours to make required changes as failure to comply with image specifications could affect application statusonly moneycontrol.com
- Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) flagged the test-city issue on X, stating it had received multiple reports of mismatched test-city information and noting the discrepancy was creating panic among aspirants who needed to make travel and accommodation arrangementsonly news.careers360.com
- One candidate from Delhi-NCR reported receiving SMS stating Dhanbad in Jharkhand, while a different city was shown on the applicant portalonly timesofindia.indiatimes.com