NEET PG 2025: Latest Updates, Exam Pattern, Dates & Preparation Tips

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Salma Firdaus
NEET PG 2025
Created At : Jun 05, 2025 Updated At : Jun 05, 2025

Key Takeaways

  • Learn about the NEET-PG 2025 pattern and syllabus.
  • Find out the eligibility criteria for the exam.
  • Know all about the important dates for the NEET PG exam.
  • Read more on preparation tips and strategies.
  • Keep yourself updated on all the news regarding the NEET PG 2025 exam.

More than 2 lakh students will appear in the NEET-PG 2025 exam. Through this exam, admission to nearly 70,000 seats of medical postgraduate courses is decided. The competition is intense. 

We present to you a NEET PG complete guide. It will take you through everything related to the NEET-PG 2025 exam, from the exam syllabus and pattern and the latest updates.

NEET-PG 2025 Exam

The NEET-PG exam is administered by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). It is an eligibility and entrance exam for students aspiring to pursue postgraduate studies after completing their MBBS. This exam manages admissions to MD, MS, and PG diploma courses at both government and private medical colleges.

It is a computer-based exam conducted once a year.

NEET-PG 2025 Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for NEET-PG are:

  • MBBS degree (or a provisional pass certificate)- recognised under the NMC Act, 2019.
  • Registration certificate (permanent or provisional)- issued by the Medical Council of India or the State Medical Council.
  • Completion of a one-year internship on or before July 31, 2025.

There is no limit for upper age limit.

You can take the exam as many times as required, there is no limit to that.

NEET PG Exam Syllabus and Pattern

The NEET PG exam is designed to test the knowledge of MBBS students in every field of medicine. The syllabus is divided into 3 main parts:

Pre-clinical subjectsPara-clinical subjectsClinical subjects
Anatomy

Physiology

Biochemistry
Pathology

Pharmacology

Microbiology

Forensic Medicine

Social and Preventive Medicine
Medicine, Surgery

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Pediatrics

Radiodiagnosis and Radiotherapy

Psychiatry

The paper will be divided into 5 sections of 40 questions each. Each section will be allocated a time restriction of 42 minutes. 

ParticularsDetails
Exam ModeOnline (Computer Based Test)
MediumEnglish
Duration3.5 hours
Number of Questions200
Total Marks800
Question TypeMCQs
Marking Scheme+4 for correct, -1 for incorrect, 0 for no attem

NEET-PG 2025: Important Dates

NBE has released particulars related to the NEET-PG 2025 exam. The important dates to keep in mind are as follows:

ProcessesTimelines
Online Submission of Application Form17th April 2025 to 07th May 2025
Edit Window (Edit information/documents)9th May 2025 to 13th May 2025
Final Selective Edit Window to rectify Deficient / Incorrect Images24th May 2025 to 26th May 2025
Informing the Test City to the candidates02nd June 2025
Issue of Admit Cards11th June 2025
Examination DatePostponed (TBD)
Declaration of ResultBy 15th July 2025 (Tentative)

Preparation Tips for NEET-PG 2025

  1. Create a Preparation Plan: Small, realistic goals every day are much easier to attain. Break down the syllabus into parts, while giving importance to the relevant topics.
  2. Schedule Your Time: Time management is of the highest importance when taking up any lengthy task. Ensuring that enough time is given to the important topic is as essential as taking time for breaks. Studying nonstop is neither ideal nor beneficial. 
  3. Understand Strengths and Weaknesses: It is important to understand the weak points. It helps to prepare an efficient study plan. Based on this, candidates can decide how much time to spend on which topic.
  4. Practice Questions: Doing practice questions is the best way to understand the question trend and learn important topics. Ensure that practice papers cover all the topics.
  5. Mock Exams: Taking regular mock exams to check the progress and understand the weak points that require more time is great for self-assessment. 
  6. Previous Year questions: The previous year’s question paper gives an idea of the exam pattern.
  7. Study Groups: Having a study circle that doubles as a support group will not only make the learning fun but also help in highlighting topics and important aspects that might have been overlooked. 
  8. Mentorship: Having guidance through the difficult aspects of the exam can be beneficial. Especially when it comes to highly competitive exams like NEET-PG, guidance from successful candidates is valuable.
  9. Relaxation Breaks: NEET-PG is a mentally and physically exhausting exam. Breaks at regular intervals can help to freshen up both body and mind. 

Staying calm before the exam and giving enough time for revision are equally important. 

NEET-PG is a highly competitive exam. Sticking to the schedule, hard work, and time management will ensure your success in the exam. 

NEET-PG 2025: Latest Updates

  • The NBE has postponed the exam date to accommodate the changes required to conduct the single-shift exam as directed by the SC.
  • The Supreme Court of India instructed the NBE to conduct the NEET PG 2025 exam in a single shift, as opposed to the two planned shifts. The court listed the reason for fair assessment that will not be easy with two shifts.
  • NBE has submitted an application to the SC with a new tentative date for the NEET-PG 2025 exam.
  • Candidates are instructed to check the official sites only for any updated information on the exam dates.

The dates and the shifts for the NEET PG exam are an ongoing discussion. The dates have not yet been decided. Once the SC gives a go-ahead to the NBE, the final dates will be published. 

We, at Academically, will keep you up to date with every development related to the exam.

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FAQs

Q- What is the pass marks for NEET PG?

Ans- The pass marks for NEET PG last year were 291. The NBE has announced that the cut-off percentile for 2025 is 50.

Q- Is the NEET PG exam conducted online?

Ans- Yes, the exam is a completely online, computer-based exam of 3.5 hours. There are 5 sections that are timed. You will not be able to go to the next section before this time is up.

Q- What is the date of the NEET PG exam?

Ans- The dates have not yet been decided for the exam. The NBE has requested the SC decision on a few tentative dates. Once decided, it will be published on the official page.

Q- How to pass the NEET PG exam?

Ans- The preparation for the NEET PG exam takes time and dedication. Schedule your study time, keeping your weak points in mind. Academically provides one of the best NEET PG preparation courses with personalized curriculum and AI-backed mock tests.

Q- How many shifts are there for the NEET PG exam?

Ans- As per the SC ruling, the NEET PG exam will be held in only a single shift. The timing for the shift is yet to be officially announced.

Salma Firdaus
Salma Firdaus
about the author

Salma Firdaus is a pharmacy graduate from Jamia Hamdard with three years of research experience and a knack for academic writing. At Academically, she turns complex scientific concepts into clear, engaging content. Driven by a passion to connect education with real-world careers, she aims to make learning easier, more meaningful, and genuinely enjoyable for the readers.