The NEET PG 2025 exam for MD/MS admissions in the 2025-26 academic year is expected to be held online on June 15, 2025, as per the latest notification by the NMC. Candidates need to register online and submit the application form to appear for the exam. The National Board of Examination (NBE), which conducts the exam, will release the official information brochure with important dates and details soon. Candidates can register for NEET PG on the official website, nbe.edu.in. Registration is mandatory to fill out and submit the application form.
To apply for postgraduate medical courses, candidates must have an MBBS degree from a recognized medical college and fulfill the necessary eligibility criteria. Only particular qualifying exam results are used to determine admission to MD, MS and PG Diploma programs results from other tests are not accepted. This article explains the exam details such as how to apply, fees, eligibility, exam pattern, institutes and centres. You can also download the MCC NEET PG Counselling ebook for guidance.
Contents
Highlights
Below we have mentioned the highlights of the entrance examination.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post-Graduate courses |
| Conducted Body | National Board of Examinations (NBE) |
| Mode of Examination | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Courses Offered | MD/MS/PG Diploma/DNB post-MBBS |
| Duration | 3 hours 30 minutes (210 minutes) |
| Total Marks | 800 |
| Total Question | 200 |
| Language | English |
| Number of participating institutes | 6102 including government, private, central/deemed universities |
| Test Centers | 416 |
| Marking Schemes | + 4 marks for every correct answer-1 mark for every incorrect answer |
| Official Website | nbe.edu.in |
Understanding the pattern is essential for gaining insights into the exam structure and planning your preparation effectively.
Scope Of NEET PG
NEET PG will serve as the sole entrance exam for admission to MD, MS and PG Diploma courses for the 2025-26 academic session. It includes:
- 50% All India Quota seats across all States and Union Territories.
- State quota seats in all States and Union Territories.
- Admissions to Private Medical Colleges, Institutions, and Deemed Universities nationwide.
- Seats in Armed Forces Medical Services Institutions.
- Post-MBBS DNB courses, Direct 6-year DrNB courses and Post-MBBS NBEMS Diploma courses.
Exam Dates 2025
The exam will be held online and candidates must follow a timeline for important events in the admission process. While the official dates are yet to be announced, a tentative schedule for key events has been projected based on past trends.
| Event | Tentative Dates |
| Registration to Begins | Last week of April 2025 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 3rd week of May 2025 |
| Admit Card Upload | 2nd week of June 2025 |
| Exam Date | June 15, 2025 |
| Result Declaration | Last week of June 2025 |
How to Fill Application Form
Below we have provided how to fill the NEET PG Application Form
- Visit Website: Go to nbe.edu.in and select “NEET PG 2025.”
- Register: Click “New Registration” and enter your details (name, DOB, email, mobile, etc.).
- Submit: A User ID and Password will be sent to your email and phone.
- Log In: Use the credentials to log in.
- Complete Form: Fill in personal, academic, and center details.
- Upload Documents: As per the required format.
- Pay Fee: Complete the payment online.
- Print Form: Download and print the filled form.
Application Fees
| Category | Examination Fee |
| General, OBC and EWS | Rs. 3,500/- |
| SC, ST, PWD | Rs. 2,500/- |
NOTE: Excluding charges as may be applicable by various payment gateways.
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualifications: Candidates must hold an MBBS degree or a Provisional MBBS pass certificate from an institute recognized by the NMC/MCI.
- Age Limit: There is no age limit to apply for the NEET PG exam.
- Internship: Candidates must complete 1 year of internship by 31st August 2025.
- Registration: Candidates must be registered with the Medical Council of India (MCI), National Medical Commission (NMC), or any State Medical Council (SMC).
- Attempt Limit: There is no limit on the number of attempts for the NEET PG exam.
Eligibility for Foreign Medical Graduates
- Nationality: Indian citizens or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) are eligible to apply.
- Internship: Candidates must complete one year of internship by 11th August 2025.
- Registration: Foreign medical graduates must be registered with the MCI/SMC after obtaining the FMGE Pass Certificate.
- FMGE Pass Certificate: Candidates who completed their primary medical qualification abroad must pass the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) before appearing for the NEET PG exam.
Exam Pattern
Below, we have provided a table format for the NEET PG exam pattern 2025.
| Particulars | Details |
| Mode of Exam | Online (CBT) Mode |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Duration | 3 hours 30 minutes |
| Paper Language | English |
| Number of Questions | 200 |
| Marking Scheme | 4 marks for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer |
Marking Scheme
The NEET PG 2025 Marking Scheme is designed to reward correct answers and penalize incorrect ones, motivating candidates to attempt questions confidently. Here’s an overview of the marking scheme:
| Answer Type | Marks Awarded |
| Correct Answer | +4 marks |
| Incorrect Answer | -1 mark |
| Unattempted Question | No marks awarded or deducted |
The marking scheme suggests that candidates should focus on answering correctly rather than trying every question, especially if they’re unsure. NEET PG 2025 rewards those who are well-prepared and understand the subjects well.
Preparation Tips
Candidates should study according with the exam format if they want to perform well on the medical entrance exam. Here are some Points for NEET PG Preparation.
- Take mock tests on a regular basis
- Establish a study schedule
- Prioritize high-weightage topics
- Dedicate at least 2-3 hours each day to studying
- Review the syllabus thoroughly
- Engage in group discussions about clinical cases
- Complete NEET PG mock tests
- Create straightforward and effective notes
- Practice with previous years’ exam papers
- Focus on maximizing your practice with MCQs
- Familiarize yourself with the exam pattern
- Identify your weaknesses and work on them
- Maintain both physical and mental well-being
Syllabus
This section provides detailed information about the NEET PG Syllabus for the 2025-26 session, like how many topics will be asked from Pre-clinical subjects, Para-clinical subjects, Clinical subjects etc. Let’s have a look.
| Category | Subjects |
| Pre Clinical Subjects | Anatomy Physiology Biochemistry |
| Para Clinical Subjects | Pharmacology Microbiology Pathology Forensic Medicine Social and Preventive Medicine |
| Clinical Subjects | Medicine Dermatology and Venereology Surgery, Orthopaedics, and Anaesthesia Radio diagnosis Obstetrics and Gynaecology Paediatrics Ophthalmology ENT |
Recommended Books
Here are the recommended NEET PG books for examination preparation. Let’s have a look.
| Subjects | Books Name |
| Anatomy | Self-assessment and review of Anatomy |
| Pharmacology | Review of Pharmacology |
| Biochemistry | Self-assessment and review of Biochemistry |
| Forensic Medicine | Self-assessment and review of basic anatomy and forensic medicine |
| Pathology | Review of Pathology and Genetics |
| Microbiology | Review of Microbiology and immunology |
| Paediatrics | Review of Pediatrics and neonatology |
| Medicine | Complete review of medicine for NBE |
| Surgery | Surgery essence |
| PSM | Community medicine (PSM) |
| Physiology | Review of Physiology |
Answer Key
The tentative schedule for key events, including the release of the NEET PG answer key, is as follows:
- Answer Key Release by Coaching Institutes: Expected in the fourth week of August 2024
- Declaration of Results: August 25, 2024
Cutoff 2024
NBE will release the NEET PG 2024 cutoff which may be higher due to the exam’s increased difficulty. Only qualified candidates can participate in counseling. If qualified candidates are fewer than three times the available seats, NBE may lower the cutoff percentile.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying/Eligibility Criteria | Cutoff 2023 | Cutoff 2024 |
| General / EWS | 50th Percentile | 291 | N/A |
| General-PwBD | 45th Percentile | 274 | N/A |
| SC/ST/ OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC) | 40th Percentile | 257 | N/A |
Counselling
NEET PG counseling 2025 will begin about a month after the results and covers:
- 50% All India Quota (AIQ) Seats: Managed by MCC, including seats from most states (J&K participation depends on seat contribution).
- Central Universities: 100% AIQ and Institutional Quota seats (e.g., AMU, BHU, DU).
- Deemed Universities: 100% seats.
- ESIC Colleges: 50% AIQ seats for wards of insured persons.
- Armed Forces Medical Institutions: All PG seats (registration only).
- Central Institutes: Includes VMMC, RML, and ESIC institutions (50% AIQ and 50% IP University seats).
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
What is the exam date for NEET PG 2025?
The official date will be announced by NBE; expected to be conduct on 15 June 2025.
What is the eligibility criteria for NEET PG 2025?
MBBS degree from a recognized institute with a one-year internship completion by a specific date.
How do I apply for NEET PG 2025?
Applications are submitted online through the official NBE website during the registration window.
What is the syllabus for NEET PG 2025?
Topics from the MBBS curriculum across Pre-Clinical, Clinical, and Para-Clinical subjects.
What is the marking scheme for NEET PG 2025?
+4 for correct answers, -1 for incorrect, and no marks for unanswered questions.