NEET PG 2025: Exam Date (August 3), Eligibility, Application, Syllabus, Result & Counselling

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) Postgraduate (PG) has been considered to be among those Indian competitive medical entrance examinations. A NEET PG exam is championed by the National Board of Examination (NBE) in Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Surgery (MS) and PG Diploma. The exam attracts a massive number of medical graduates every year and thus it is pertinent to remain posted with the news, rank, market trends and exam dates of NEET PG. 

NEET PG 2025 Exam Latest News

Not only has the day of the results and internship deadline been confirmed but now the candidates can focus on counselling and take the step to secure their seat in the PG medical program in India. 

• The Supreme Court has postponed the NEET PG exam 2025 and directed to conduct the exam in a single shift to ensure transparency.
• According to NBEMS, the date to acquire one year of mandatory rotatory internship on or before 31 March, 2026 in order to appear NEET PG 2025. 

The test held on 3 August, 2025 looked at thousands of aspirants who had vied to secure admission in MS, MD and PG Diploma courses in India. The internship deadline is warranted because all the candidates will have a final assessment of their practical training after which they are supposed to undertake their postgraduate studies. The colleges accepting NEET PG 2025 scores include Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, King George’s Medical University, Aligarh Muslim University, Kasturba Medical College, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, and many others. The MCC NEET PG counselling will be conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee after the declaration of the result. Approximately 2,42,678 students have registered for the exam. In 2024, a total of 2,16,136 students appeared for the NEET PG 2025. The overall difficulty level of the exam was considered moderate to difficult. 

NEET PG News 

The candidates are allowed to review and even download their scorecard after the results are published on the official site of National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). 

NEET PG Exam 2025: Quick Highlights

Here is the table below highlighting the important points to be noted related to NEET PG 2025.

What is the NEET PG exam?

The NEET PG full form is the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate, a national-level entrance exam that is conducted by the National Board of Examination (NBE). It facilitates admission in medical courses at the postgraduate level, such as MD (Doctor of Medicine) and MS (Master of Surgery). 

The NEET PG 2025 syllabus includes Pre-clinical, Para-clinical, and clinical. The NEET PG exam pattern includes 200 questions with a total of 800 marks, which have to be solved in 3.5 hours. The mode of the exam is a Computer-based test, and 1 mark is deducted for every wrong answer and +4 mark for each correct answer.

NEET PG Admit Card 2025

The admit card for NEET PG 2025 has been released on July 31, 2025. To the candidates’ attention, it should be mentioned that NBE will not send an admit card via email or postal mail. 

However, candidates are only able to obtain their admit card through a download from the official website, where they are required to enter information including the application number, password, and verification code. 

Major details such as the candidate’s name and the address of the NEET PG exam center are provided in the NEET PG admit card. The admit card must be accompanied by a valid photo Identification Card to the NEET PG 2025 examination hall.

NEET PG Application Process 2025

The first process for NEET PG 2025 is to begin with online registration, as without registration, the application form is not accessible. Registration, entry of personal and academic details, choice of exam center, upload of necessary documents in the required size and format, online payment of exam fees, and lastly, taking a printout of the form filled by the candidate. 

The filled-out NEET PG Application Form has been issued by the National Board of Examinations (NBE), which is expected to be released in the third week of April. Also, candidates shall be allowed a correction window, and through this, NBE shall allow candidates to edit only some of the details they have filled in their application.

To apply for NEET PG 2025, follow these steps:

• Follow the link to get directed to the official NBE website nbe.edu.in and select ‘NEET PG’.
• Click on "New Registration."
• You should provide personal information such as name, date of birth, email ID and phone number along with the captcha code.
• Then click on the ‘Submit’ button so as to receive your user ID and password on the registered email ID / mobile number.
• Go to the application portal and use the new set of login details.

The form is very brief but one has to fill in his or her personal details together with educational background and preferred examination center.

• Ensure you scan all the documents in the approved size as well as format.

• Finish your application by making the payment of the fee online. Enter the official NBE website at nbe.edu.in and choose the "NEET PG" section.

After the completion of the application form, the form should be printed.

NEET PG 2025 Application Fees

To complete the registration process, students are required to pay a certain amount of registration fees. Refer to the table below for the details of the NEET PG registration fees for the exam category-wise:

The NEET PG 2025 syllabus includes topics from the MBBS curriculum and is divided into three main sections: Clinical, Pre-Clinical and Para-Clinical. Based on the syllabi, the candidates should first familiarise themselves with the part of the curriculum that must be mastered to pass the exam. For NEET PG 2025, NBE merely states that the exam would comprise a list of subjects, but Table B does not have the syllabus in words for preparation.

NEET PG Eligibility Criteria 2025

Before any person goes for the application of NEET PG 2025, he or she needs to qualify for certain conditions. The key requirements for NEET PG Eligibility Criteria 2025 are as follows:

• The candidates must possess an MBBS degree/ Provisional MBBS Pass Certificate issued under the Indian Medical Council Act/Registration Act 1956.
• Candidates should possess a permanent or provisional registration with the MCI or an SMC to practice as an MBBS-qualified doctor.
• Practical training must be accomplished within one calendar year, not later than August 15, 2025.
• Presently, there is no rule regarding minimum and maximum age for admission to NEET PG 2025.

NEET PG 2025 Exam Pattern

The NEET PG exam pattern generally contains 200 multiple-choice questions, which are conducted online, that is, in Computer-based test mode. Refer to the table below to know the details of the NEET PG exam pattern.

NEET PG 2025 Preparation Tips

The NEET PG 2025 is expected to be conducted on August 3, 2025. However, with the right preparation and strategies, candidates can get a good score and rank in the NEET PG exam. Here are some NEET PG preparation tips that need to be followed:

• The candidate must understand the marking scheme, subject weightage, and important topics.
• The candidate must follow the trusted reference books for preparation and take the help of online platforms.
• The candidate must make a study plan and divide the time according to the subject and should follow a weekly schedule with a target.
• The candidate must practice previous years' questions and practice the mock test on a daily basis to focus on the weak topics.
• The candidate must eat healthy, sleep well, and stay hydrated during the preparation.

NEET PG Exam Day Guidelines and Dress Code

The candidate must know what to carry or avoid on the exam day. The guidelines are mentioned on the admit card to avoid any confusion. 

• The candidates must report to the exam center on time and must bring the admit card, a passport-sized photograph the same as used in the application, and ID proof.
• The male candidate should wear a half-sleeved, light-coloured t-shirt or shirt with plain trousers and open-toed sandals.
• The female candidate should wear a dress in a light colour, with no jewellery or accessories, with sandals or slippers (no heels).
• The candidate must not carry any prohibited items like electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets, calculators, Bluetooth devices, etc.
• The candidate must follow the dress code strictly to avoid any issues during the exam.

Things to Avoid During the NEET PG Exam

The students need to avoid carrying certain things on the NEET PG exam day, which will lead to conflict. The things that should be avoided include mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, calculators, cameras, or any other valuables.

NEET PG  Previous Years Question Papers

The previous NEET PG question paper helps students to prepare for the upcoming NEET PG exam. The previous year's question helps in the analysis of the questions and the topics to be focused on. Students get an idea of the exam pattern, which helps them in the exam for their future. Here are the links to the NEET PG previous year's question papers.

Check Out: NEET PG Question Papers (2024–2016)

NEET PG 2025 Answer Key

The NEET PG 2025 answer key will be released about a week after the exam is conducted. The answer key date of NEET PG is yet to be announced. The NEET PG answer key will be released on the official website. Candidate can download the answer key by entering their login credentials. 

NEET PG 2025 Counselling

The NEET PG 2025 counselling process will begin after the NEET PG cutoff declaration. The NEET PG counselling includes the registration process, choice filling and locking, seat allotment, reporting, and document verification. Candidates who have been qualified according to the cut-off will be eligible for counselling. Refer to the points below to learn about the step-by-step NEET PG counselling process:

Step 1: Registration

The candidate who wishes to participate in the counselling process needs to register on the official website.

• Visit the MCC official website and click on “PG Medical Counselling”.
• Register by using a valid mobile number and valid email ID.
• Log in by using your credentials to fill out the application form.
• Fill in the personal and academic details and review them before submitting.

Step 2:  Counselling fee

The candidate must pay the NEET PG. Counselling fee, which can be done online mode via Net banking, credit card, or debit card.

Step 3: Choice filling

The candidate needs to choose the desired course and colleges; they can choose as many options as they want. 

• Visit the official MCC website and log in using your credentials.
• Enter the choice of college and course, and click on the + button to add a new choice.

Step 4: Seat allotment

The candidate can check the seat allotment, which will be released on the official website. They can log in with their ID and password to download the NEET PG seat allotment letter from the official website. Seats are allotted on the basis of the candidate’s rank, reservation category, and preferences.

Step 5: Reporting to the college

The candidate must report to the allotted college within the stipulated time and must carry all the required documents or verification and pay the fee to secure the seats in the counselling process.

Documents required for NEET PG 2025 counselling 

For the counselling process, candidates need to submit certain documents necessary for the further process. Here is the list of the required documents during counselling:

• NEET PG admit card 2025
• NEET PG scorecard 2025
• MBBS mark sheet
• MBBS degree certificate
• Internship completion certificate
• Permanent/Provisional registration certificate from MCI/NMC
• Valid photo ID
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Passport-sized photographs
• Non-criminal layer certificate (if applicable)
• Disability certificate (if applicable)

Top Medical Colleges in India Accepting NEET PG Scores 2025

The NEET PG 2025 score is accepted by some colleges, and each has unique specialisations and advantages. Refer to the points below to learn bout the colleges accepting the NEET PG score:

• Adesh University
• Al Falah University
• AMU Aligarh
• Al-Karim University
• Amaltas University
• Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
• Annamalai University
• Chirayu University
• DSU Bangalore

The NEET PG 2025 exam was conducted on August 3, 2025, in a single shift as directed by the Supreme Court, as per the schedule. The candidates are advised to keep a regular check on the official website for the latest updates. Refer to the table below for the NEET PG exam and schedule 2025:

The NEET PG 2025 cutoff has been released by the National Board of Examination (NBE) after the NEET PG results. The previous year's revised cutoff for the general category was the 5th percentile, and for SC/ST/OBC, it was also the 5th percentile. After the exam declaration, NBE will start releasing its NEET PG cut-off percentile. The candidates can go through the previous cutoff to analyse the cutoff score of the upcoming event. Refer to the table below to check the NEET PG cutoff for 2024 and 2025.

NEET PG 2025 Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

Ques: What is NEET PG 2025 exam? 

Ans: NEET PG is regarded as a national level entrance examination that is conducted by the National Board of Examination (NBE). It specializes in offering admission in the medical programs with regards to the postgraduate study such as MD (Doctor of Medicine) and the MS (Master of Surgery). Moreover, NEET PG illustrates the suitability of the courses of PG Diploma.

Ques: When has the NEET PG exam 2025 been conducted?

Ans: The Supreme Court has allowed NBE for holding the NEET PG exam 2025 on August 3, 2025, in one shift across India. This decision by the Supreme Court has brought clarity for the aspirants, that enable them for focusing on preparation without any uncertainties, while NBE coordinates with the exam centres for ensuring smooth conduct of NEET PG 2025.

Ques: Who can apply for the NEET exam 2025?

Ans: The candidate with 50% in their MBBS degree and 45% for SC/ST can apply for the NEET exam 2025. The candidates should ensure that they all complete their compulsory rotating internship before the provided deadline. The foreign medical graduates need to have the FMGE pass certificate for being eligible for NEET PG 2025.

Ques: What are the steps to apply for NEET PG?

Ans: In order to apply for NEET PG, the interested candidates must visit the official website of NBE. The next step is to register with valid details, then fill out the application form, upload the needed documents, select the exam city, pay fees for application and lastly submit. 

Ques: What is the schedule for the NEET PG exam?

Ans: The schedule for the NEET PG exam involves the release of the notification, online registration, an editing window for corrections, downloading the admit card, and then result declaration. After this process, the counseling rounds are conducted by MCC for allocating seats. Moreover, candidates need to daily check the official NBE as well as MCC websites for the updated dates to avoid any missing significant deadlines.