NEET PG Eligibility Criteria 2025 – Age Limit, Qualification & Attempts

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Postgraduate ( NEET PG ) is a national entrance examination by the National Board of Examinations ( NBE ) to get admission to MD, MS and PG Diploma courses in government and private medical colleges of India. NEET PG is the only medical postgraduate admission gateway and so, is very competitive with thousands of candidates registering every year.

It is very important to know the eligibility standards before planning your preparation or before you register for your exam. Failure to meet any of the requirements may lead to disqualification, despite you do well in the exam. In this blog, we have a detailed introduction to the NEET PG eligibility criteria 2025, and I am sure now you will be sufficiently equipped to take the NEET PG exam 2025 without fear.

NEET PG Eligibility Criteria 2025: Detailed Breakdown

1. Nationality

• Indian citizens can apply.
• Foreign Nationals qualify under certain conditions and have seats under a separate NRI quota.
• OCI/PIO Candidates can apply to get NEET PG but might not get all varieties of seats. They are supposed to confirm quotas on seats in their group.

2. Academic Qualification

• The applicant must be a graduate with an MBBS degree, which should be recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI)/ National Medical Commission (NMC) or State Medical Council (SMC).

3. Internship Completion

• The candidates should have completed their one-year required rotatory internship before 31st March 2025.
• Interns who are completing their internship after 31st March, 2025, do not qualify for NEET PG 2025.

4. Registration Certificate

• It is necessary to have a valid permanent or provisional registration certificate from the NMC/MCI or the State Medical Council.
• This has to be posted along with the application.

5. Eligibility Criteria for Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs)

• FMGs have to own a known MBBS equal to the Indian standards.
• They should have passed the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) administered by NBE.
• Should have completed internship on or before 31st March 2025.
• Should be enrolled in MCI/NMC with appropriate documents

6. Number of Attempts

• Since NEET PG does not have any limit on exam attempts. Candidates are allowed to present as many times as they want; they should be able to satisfy all the other eligibility requirements.

7. Age Limit

• According to the new sets of guidelines released by the National Board of Examinations (NBE), NEET PG does not have an upper age limit. Any age, although the other eligibility criteria must be met, allows candidates to apply for the exam.

Important Documents Required During Registration

When you are registering for NEET PG, you will need the following documents:

• Provisional certificate /MBBS degree. 
• Permanent/provisional registration certificate.
• Complete internship certificate (depending on when it is completed).
• Proof of identity (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, etc.).
• Passport size photos and the electronic signature

State and Institutional Quota Eligibility

• State Quota seats require the domicile of the particular state.
• Institutions which have quotas under AIQ (All India Quota), Deemed Universities, AFMS Institutions, and Central Universities may have their specific criterion..

Conclusion

After you have decided to enter NEET PG, this should be a major step in your career as a medical professional, and you have to first ensure that you fulfill all the NEET PG eligibility criteria. All the details count, from finishing your internship in time to getting your registration and passing the FMGE (in case you do need to). Failure to meet a single criterion might result in rejection of an application or disqualification of an individual to take counseling, even after passing his or her examinations.

Be ahead of others; this time, prove your academic records, the dates of internship, and make sure whether you are registered or not, way in advance. It is to remind you that none of your preparations and performance would be considered unless your eligibility is sound.

When you adequately plan and remember all these requirements, you will be closer to securing your place in NEET PG

FAQs

Q1. Who can apply for NEET PG 2025?

Candidates with an MBBS degree or a Provisional MBBS Pass Certificate from recognized medical colleges and those candidates who have completed an internship on or before 31st March 2025 are eligible to apply for NEET PG 2025.

Q2. Is there an age limit in NEET PG?

No, there is no age limit for the NEET PG exam.

Q3. Is it possible to apply to NEET PG as a foreign medical graduate (FMG)?

 Yes, FMGs are eligible, but only with the condition that they have appeared in the FMGE, their degrees should be recognized as comparable to MBBS, and they should also have completed their internship before 31st March 2025.

Q4. Is it necessary to complete an internship to be eligible for NEET PG?

Yes, within the year, the mandatory rotational internship should be completed by 31st March 2025 to be eligible.

Q5. Are final-year MBBS students allowed to apply for NEET PG?

 No, it is only those who have acquired their MBBS degree and completed their internship on time.

Q6. Do foreigners have a right to take NEET PG?

Yes, foreign nationals can attend NEET PG. They are not required to have an NMC registration at the application time, but have to register with the medical council of their country.