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 subjects | Para-clinical subjects | Clinical 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.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer Based Test) |
| Medium | English |
| Duration | 3.5 hours |
| Number of Questions | 200 |
| Total Marks | 800 |
| Question Type | MCQs |
| 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:
| Processes | Timelines |
| Online Submission of Application Form | 17th 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 Images | 24th May 2025 to 26th May 2025 |
| Informing the Test City to the candidates | 02nd June 2025 |
| Issue of Admit Cards | 11th June 2025 |
| Examination Date | Postponed (TBD) |
| Declaration of Result | By 15th July 2025 (Tentative) |
Preparation Tips for NEET-PG 2025
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Mock Exams: Taking regular mock exams to check the progress and understand the weak points that require more time is great for self-assessment.
- Previous Year questions: The previous year’s question paper gives an idea of the exam pattern.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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