The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2025 was successfully conducted on August 3, 2025, across India in a single shift. This crucial examination, organized by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), is the gateway for medical graduates to secure admission into MD/MS/DNB/DrNB courses in reputed government and private medical colleges.
Earlier scheduled for June 15, 2025, the exam was postponed following concerns about the fairness and transparency of competitive exams. As per the latest announcement approved by the Supreme Court and NBEMS, the revised exam date was fixed as August 3 (Sunday).
🧪 Exam Format and Key Guidelines
The NEET PG 2025 exam was held in computer-based mode, featuring 200 multiple-choice questions with a total duration of 3.5 hours (210 minutes). The exam began at 9:00 AM and concluded at 12:30 PM. Each correct answer carried +4 marks, and 1 mark was deducted for every incorrect response.
Candidates were required to carry their Admit Card (with photo pasted), original photo ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, or Passport), and reach the exam center by 8:00 AM. Strict biometric verification, frisking, and identity checks were conducted at all centers.
Items such as mobile phones, smartwatches, earphones, notes, wallets, and metallic objects were strictly prohibited inside the examination halls. Any violation of these rules could lead to disqualification.
📅 Important Dates and Process
- Registration Dates: April 17 to May 7, 2025
- Correction Window: June 20–22, 2025
- City Allotment Slip: July 21, 2025
- Admit Cards Released: July 31, 2025
- Exam Date: August 3, 2025
- Result Expected: By September 3, 2025
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To appear for NEET PG 2025, candidates needed to have a valid MBBS degree, MCI/NMC registration, and complete their internship by July 31, 2025. Foreign Medical Graduates were also required to have passed the FMGE exam. Only those fulfilling these criteria were permitted to write the exam.
📊 What’s Next?
NEET PG 2025 results are expected to be declared by September 3, 2025. Candidates will then participate in All India Quota (50%) counseling conducted by the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC), followed by state-level counseling for the remaining seats.
Candidates are advised to keep all original certificates, internship completion proof, and NEET PG scorecards ready for the counseling process.
