Overview
NEET PG 2025 (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by NBEMS for admission to MD/MS/PG Diploma and DNB CET courses in India. It is the sole qualifying exam for postgraduate medical education across government, private, and deemed universities except for INIs like AIIMS, JIPMER, etc.
- Conducted by: National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)
- Level: National
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Exam Language: English
- Eligibility: MBBS + Internship Completion
Application
NEET PG 2025 applications are expected to open in January 2025. Candidates must register on the official website of NBEMS.
- Visit nbe.edu.in
- Click on NEET PG and register
- Fill the application form and upload required documents
- Pay the application fee via online mode
- Download the confirmation page
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹4250 |
| SC/ST/PwD | ₹3250 |
Eligibility
- MBBS degree from an NMC-recognized institution
- Completion of compulsory internship on or before March 31, 2025
- Valid permanent or provisional registration with NMC or SMC
- Foreign medical graduates must qualify FMGE and obtain NMC registration
Exam Pattern
| Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Duration | 3 hours 30 minutes |
| Questions | 200 MCQs (Single correct response) |
| Marking Scheme | +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted |
Syllabus
The NEET PG syllabus is based on the MBBS curriculum as prescribed by the National Medical Commission.
- Pre-clinical – Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry
- Para-clinical – Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine
- Clinical – Medicine, Surgery, OBG, Pediatrics, ENT, Ophthalmology
Admit Card
- Available for download ~1 week before the exam
- Visit nbe.edu.in and log in to your dashboard
- Print and affix passport-sized photograph as per instructions
Preparation
- Revise standard textbooks and clinical notes
- Practice MCQs from reliable sources
- Follow structured daily schedules for each subject
- Take mock tests for real-time experience
Analysis
NEET PG 2024 was rated moderate to difficult with a focus on clinical questions and integrated case-based MCQs. Students should expect similar trends for NEET PG 2025.
Result
- Expected in March 2025 (tentatively within 3 weeks of exam)
- Available at nbe.edu.in
- Includes score, percentile, and All India Rank (AIR)
Cutoff
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | Expected Score |
|---|---|---|
| General | 50th | 250–260 |
| SC/ST/OBC | 40th | 210–225 |
| UR PwD | 45th | 230–240 |
Counselling
- Conducted by MCC at mcc.nic.in
- Rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, and Stray Vacancy
- Choice locking, document verification, and seat allotment online
Answer Key
NBEMS does not release official answer keys. Coaching institutes may release memory-based answer keys post exam.
Question Paper
Official question papers are not released. However, memory-based questions are shared online by students and coaching centers.
Important Dates (Tentative)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Information Bulletin Release | January 2025 |
| Application Window | January–February 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | Early March 2025 |
| Exam Date | Mid March 2025 |
| Result Declaration | End of March 2025 |
| Counselling Starts | April 2025 |