Get the latest updates on NEET PG 2025 including exam date, syllabus, eligibility criteria, application process, cut-off marks, admit card, result date, and counseling schedule. Stay informed with the complete NEET PG 2025 guide.
📌 What is NEET PG 2025?
NEET PG 2025 (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Postgraduate) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) for admission to MD/MS/PG Diploma/DNB courses in India.
It is the only qualifying exam for admission to postgraduate medical courses in India (except AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER, and NIMHANS until 2020, now merged under NEET PG).
📅 NEET PG 2025: Important Dates (Latest Schedule)
The revised NEET PG 2025 schedule has been released by the NBE following a Supreme Court ruling directing a single shift exam for fairness.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| City Selection Window | June 13 – June 17, 2025 |
| Final Edit Window (Key Details) | June 20 – June 22, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | July 31, 2025 |
| NEET PG 2025 Exam Date | August 3, 2025 (Single Shift: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM) |
| Result Declaration | By September 3, 2025 |
| Counseling Starts | Likely mid-September 2025 |
🔗 Always check official updates on natboard.edu.in.
📝 NEET PG 2025 Application Process
Candidates had to apply online through the official NBE website. The application process typically includes:
Registration
Filling out personal, academic, and internship details
Uploading documents
Paying the application fee
Application Fee (Expected):
| Category | Fee |
|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹5,015 (incl. GST) |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹3,835 (incl. GST) |
🎓 NEET PG 2025 Eligibility Criteria
To apply for NEET PG 2025, candidates must fulfill the following:
MBBS Degree from a recognized institution (with MCI/NMC approval)
Completion of Internship on or before August 15, 2025
Valid Provisional or Permanent Registration Certificate issued by the NMC / State Medical Council
📘 NEET PG 2025 Syllabus
NEET PG follows the syllabus prescribed by the Graduate Medical Education Regulations issued by the NMC. The exam includes subjects from MBBS curriculum, including:
Pre-clinical: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry
Para-clinical: Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine
Clinical: Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, OB-GYN, ENT, Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, etc.
🔍 For detailed subject-wise syllabus, refer to the NBE NEET PG 2025 information bulletin.
📊 NEET PG 2025 Exam Pattern
| Parameter | Details |
|---|
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Type | Objective (MCQs) |
| Total Questions | 200 |
| Duration | 3.5 hours (210 minutes) |
| Maximum Marks | 800 |
| Marking Scheme | +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect |
| Language | English only |
🔎 NEET PG 2025 Cut-Off
The minimum qualifying percentile for NEET PG 2025 is as follows:
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | Minimum Marks* |
|---|
| General / EWS | 50th percentile | ~275 |
| General PwD | 45th percentile | ~255 |
| SC / ST / OBC (incl. PwD) | 40th percentile | ~235 |
Exact marks depend on the difficulty level of the paper and are declared with results.
📉 Previous Year Cut-off Trends (2020–2025)
| Year | General (50%) | SC/ST/OBC (40%) | General PwD (45%) |
|---|
| 2025 | ~275 | ~235 | ~255 |
| 2024 | ~291 | ~249 | ~273 |
| 2023 | 0 (cut-off removed) | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | ~275 | ~245 | ~260 |
| 2021 (Revised) | ~247 | ~210 | ~229 |
| 2020 (Revised) | 275 | 230 | 252 |
🎟️ NEET PG 2025 Admit Card
Admit cards will be released on July 31, 2025, at nbe.edu.in.
Contains exam center, shift timing, candidate details, and guidelines.
Download and print a copy; carry it with a valid photo ID on exam day.
📈 NEET PG 2025 Result & Merit List
The merit list will be used for All India Quota (AIQ) and state counseling processes.
🤝 NEET PG 2025 Counselling Process
Counseling is conducted by MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) for:
50% All India Quota seats
Central universities (DU, BHU, AMU)
Deemed Universities
ESIC & AFMC
AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER (via INI CET, not NEET PG)
Counseling Rounds:
Round 1
Round 2
Mop-Up Round
Stray Vacancy Round
📝 State-level counseling is conducted by respective state DME authorities.
🧠 NEET PG 2025 Tie-Breaker Criteria
In case of a tie (same marks), ranks will be decided by:
Fewer incorrect answers
Higher marks in Part C
Fewer negative responses in Part C
Higher marks in Part B
Age – elder candidate gets preference
📚 Best Books & Resources for NEET PG 2025
🧩 NEET PG vs INI-CET
| Feature | NEET PG | INI-CET |
|---|
| Conducted by | NBE | AIIMS Delhi |
| Institutes Covered | Govt/Private/Deemed/AFMS | AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER, NIMHANS |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year | Twice a year |
| Syllabus | MBBS Curriculum | Advanced Conceptual MCQs |
🛑 NEET PG 2025: Things to Avoid
Late registration or payment issues
Incorrect document uploads
Missing the internship deadline
Neglecting negative marking during preparation
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🔚 Final Thoughts
NEET PG 2025 is your gateway to postgraduate medical education in India. With the revised exam schedule and clear guidelines in place, it’s time to stay focused, revise smartly, and use quality resources for preparation.
Whether you’re aiming for Radiology in AIIMS, Medicine in a top government college, or pursuing DNB courses, the journey begins with acing NEET PG 2025.