NEET PG 2025: Counselling Dates (Soon), Answer Key Transparency Plea adjourned by Two week, Merit List (Out)

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post-Graduation 2025 ( NEET PG )

Mukul Kumar Mishra
Updated on Oct 7, 2025 15:49 IST

By Mukul Kumar Mishra

NEET PG 2025 counselling dates and schedule will be released anytime soon. MCC will release the counselling dates along with the information brochure online. Registration for round-1 NEET PG 2025 counselling is expected to begin in the second week of October 2025. In a hearing on September 26, the Supreme Court provided two weeks to NBE to file a response in the`answer key transparency matter. The court will take up the matter after two weeks. Candidates had filed plea, opposing NBE's decision not to release entire question paper along with the answer key. 

Candidates have to register and declare choices for NEET PG counselling at mcc.nic.in. NBE has already released merit list for 50% All India quota seats. Candidates who qualify with the minimum cutoff marks can participate in NEET PG 2025 counselling. NEET PG 2025 cutoff scores have been dropped this year for all categories. Last year a total of 25,791 seats were allocated through counselling. 

NEET PG 2025 Latest Updates

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Table of content
  • What is NEET PG?
  • NEET PG 2025 Dates
  • NEET PG 2025 Highlights
  • NEET PG 2025 Counselling
  • NEET PG 2025 Cutoff
  • NEET PG 2025 Result
  • NEET PG 2025 Question Paper and Answer Key
  • NEET PG 2025 Admit Card
  • NEET PG 2025 Syllabus
  • NEET PG 2025 Pattern
  • NEET PG 2025 Application Form Process
  • NEET PG 2025: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What is NEET PG?

NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post-Graduation), is conducted for providing admission to various MD (Doctor of Medicine)/ MS (Master of Surgery) and PG Diploma courses across the country. The National Board of Examinations (NBE) conducts the exam once a year in computer-based mode. The scores are also used for taking admission to postgraduate MBBS DNB courses. The exam is conducted for 13,649 MS seats, 26,168 MD seats, and 922 PG Diploma seats offered by various medical colleges in India

Enter your NEET PG 2025 rank and predict the colleges you are eligible for using Shiksha's NEET PG 2025 College Predictor. Also, get information about the cut-off for top medical colleges/courses.  

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Q:   Has NBE uploaded scorecards for NEET PG 2025?

NEET PG 2025 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NEET PG 2025 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
03 Aug ' 25

NEET PG 2025 date

31 Jul ' 25

NEET PG 2025 admit card

21 Jul ' 25

NEET PG 2025 city intimation slip

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NEET PG 2025 Highlights

Candidates can refer to the table given below for important highlights for NEET PG 2025 exam: 

Event Details
Exam name National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post-Graduate courses (NEET PG)
Conducting body National Board of Examinations (NBE)
Exam level Postgraduate exam at National level
Exam frequency Once a year
Mode of the examination Computer-based test
Official website nbu.edu.in
Courses offered MD/MS/PG Diploma/DNB post-MBBS
Exam fess
  • 3,500 (for General and OBC)
  • 2,500 (for SC/ST/PWD/Physically Handicapped)
Exam duration 3.5 hours (210 minutes)
Total marks 800
Total questions 200
Total Registrations  2.28 lakh (2024)
Number of test cities 233
Marking scheme
  • +4 marks for correct response
  • -1 for incorrect response
  • No marks for unattempted question
Language/Medium English only
NEET PG total seats
  • 26,168 Doctor of Medicine (MD)
  • 13,649 Master of Surgery (MS)
  • 922 PG Diploma
Official website nbe.edu.in/natboard.edu.in
Contact details

Helpline number-022-61087595

Email ID-helpdesknbeexam@natboard.edu.in

NEET PG Scores valid for admission to the following:

  • All India 50 per cent quota seats for MD/MS/PG Diploma courses across all states, except Andhra Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Telangana
  • State quota seats for MD/MS/PG Diploma courses for all States/Union Territories of India, including the three mentioned above
  • MD/MS/PG Diploma courses offered by Private Medical Colleges, Institutions & Universities/Deemed Universities across India
  • MD/MS/PG Diploma courses offered by Armed Forces Medical Services Institutions
  • DNB Broad specialty courses 

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NEET PG 2025 Counselling

Only those who will qualify NEET PG 2025 exam with the minimum cut off percentile will be eligible to participate in the counselling for NEET PG 2025. NEET PG counselling comprises steps such as online registration, paying fee, filling preferences for college and course, seat allotment result, and reporting. Candidates must note that MCC conducts counselling for the allotment of 50% All India Quota seats while respective state counselling authorities conduct counselling for rest 50% seats. A total of 4 rounds of counselling is held for AIQ seat allotment. MCC conducts NEET PG counselling for admission to MD/MS/Diploma courses.

The process of NEET PG counselling involves registration, choice filling for college/course, seat allotment result, and reporting to the allotted institute. Admissions to the MD/MS/DNB course will be finalised on the basis of the counselling. MCC conducts NEET PG counselling for 50 per cent AIQ, Deemed/Central Universities, ESIC/AFMS institutes. The respective state counselling authority are conducting the counselling session for the rest of the 50 per cent seats.

 

Online Registration for Counselling 

Aspirants are required to register themselves on the official website of MCC and fill the application form to participate in the NEET PG 2024 counselling. Only those candidates who will register on the official website of MCC will be able to participate in the NEET 2025 counselling. Qualifying NEET PG 2025 exam is compulsory for participating in the counselling. The application/registration process for counselling involves the following steps:

  • Creating a profile on the official website of MCC

  • Completing the application form of NEET PG 2025 counselling 

  • Uploading the required documents

  • Depositing the application fee for counselling (credit card/ debit card/ net banking)

  • Choice filling and locking

  • Printing a copy of the duly filled application form

NEET PG Reservation: The Revised Criteria

In 2021, Centre had approved 27 and 10 per cent NEET PG reservations for OBC and EWS candidates respectively in 50 per cent All India Quota seats. Candidates who belong to the OBC category (non-creamy layer) as per the Central OBC list, will compete for 50 per cent seats in government medical and dental colleges across the country via AIQ. Candidates don't need the domicile of any particular state for admission to 50 per cent AIQ seats. Similarly, those who belong to EWS (Economic Weaker Section) will be eligible for 10 per cent quota in NEET PG admission. Candidates of both categories need to produce the relevant documents at the time of admission. For candidates of SC and ST categories, there is already a reservation of 15 and 7.5 per cent respectively in NEET PG admission. 

The following Medical colleges are not covered by centralised admissions for MD/MS seats through NEET PG for 2025 session:

Also Read: NEET PG Seats in India: Check Seat Allocation Process & State-wise List

NEET PG 2025 Merit List

On the basis of the result, NBE prepares a NEET PG merit list. NBE has released merit list for All India 50% quota seats on August 27, 2025. According to which seat allotment process takes place. The higher the position in the merit list better the college candidates get. NBE prepares the merit list on the basis of various criteria. Below are the four criteria upon which merit list will be prepared:

  • All India rank in the exam

  • All India 50 per cent quota rank

  • All India 50 per cent category rank

  • State quota or private medical colleges/ AFMS Rank 

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Q:   I have registered for round 1 of NEET PG counselling. Should I register again for round 2/mop up round?
Q:   Has MCC announced NET PG 2025 counselling schedule for seat allocation?
Q:   What information is needed for NEET PG registration for seat allotment?
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NEET PG 2025 Cutoff

NEET PG 2025 cut off scores has been released along with the result on August 19, 2025. Various factors decide the NEET PG cut off including the number of candidates who appeared for the exam, availability of total seats, difficulty level of NEET PG and others. Candidates have to secure the minimum qualifying percentile to become eligible to participate in NEET PG counselling 2025 for admission to MD / MS / PG Diploma programmes. 

NEET PG 2025 Cut off score

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NEET PG 2025 cutoff score

Unreserved (UR)

276

SC/ST/OBC

235

UR PWD

255

 

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NEET PG 2025 Result

NEET PG 2025 result was released online in PDF format on August 19, 2025. Candidates have to score the minimum cutoff to qualify for NEET PG 2025 exam. NEET PG 2025 qualifying cut off for general category is 50 while for SC/ST, it is 45. NBE uploaded scorecards on August 29, 2025. NEET PG 2025 result comprises details such as roll number, mark scored, category, rank. Along with result, NEET PG 2025 cutoff score have also been released. The cutoff has gone down this time in comparision to previous years.  Candidates are advised to save the copy of the result in hardcopy for reference purposes during the counselling process. Candidates must note that the result will be valid for that particular academic session only. 

NEET PG 2025 Toppers 

NEET PG 2025 toppers list has been announced. Dr Pooshan Mahapatra has topped the exam with All india Ranking 1. Dr Greeshma secured second position in All India ranking. Dr G. Barath Kumar has ranked 9 in the NEET PG 2025 exam by scoring 691 marks. He has studied MBBS from Velammal Medical College and Research Institute, Madurai, Tamil Nadu.

 

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Q:   Who is the topper of NEET PG 2025?
Q:   How to download NEET PG scorecard?
Q:   Has NBE uploaded scorecards for NEET PG 2025?
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NEET PG 2025 Question Paper and Answer Key

For aspirants, NEET PG question paper is very important resource to scale up the overall preparation. Candidates aim to solve as many as NEET PG question paper to get the insight into the exam. Solving question paper and analysing the performance make them understand their weak and strong areas. Candidates also come to know where they exactly lack and what more needs to be done overall. NBE usually doesn't release the official question paper for NEET PG exam as it wants to keep the content confidential. For 2025-26 session, NBE released question Id along with answer key. Coaching institutes release memory-based NEET PG question paper after exam.

NEET PG 2025 answer key

NEET PG answer key comprises correct answers of questions asked in the exam. The answer key helps candidates to predict their tentative score in the exam. NEET PG 2025 answer key was released on August 29, 2025. Candidates who appeared for NEET PG 2025 exam had to downlaod NEET PG answer key 2025 after login with user ID and password. With the answer key, candidates can calculate the total number of correct and incorrect responses for NEET PG 2025 exam. 

NEET PG 2025 Exam Analysis

As per students, the overall difficulty level of NEET PG 2025 exam was easy to moderate. Those who prepared well must have found exam a cakewalk. A good number of questions were asked from previous year papers. In comparision to last year, the paper was easy. NEET PG 2025 analysis is based on reactions of exam taking students. Most of the questions were clinical in nature. A good number of questions were asked from Pharmacology, Gynae, Surgery etc. Check the student reaction video below:

 

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Q:   Does NBE release analysis for NEET PG exam?
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NEET PG 2025 Admit Card

NEET PG 2025 admit card was released online on July 31, 2025. The admit card contains important personal and exam related details such as name and address of allotted exam centre. The city intimation slip was released on July 21, 2025. Candidates were provided the name of the city through sms. Candidates have to download NEET PG admit card from the official website. NEET PG 2025 admit card have to be downloaded with login credentials. Candidates are advised to check all the information carefully after downloading the hall ticket from the official website of NBE. NEET PG 2025 exam was held on, August 3, 2025, in computer-based mode. NBE conducted exam in single shift in 233 test cities across country. Candidates must print a copy of the admit card and affix a latest passport size photograph on it. The admit card should be preserved until the admission process gets over. Specifications of the photograph are as under:

Photograph specification:

  • A photograph of a minimum of 35 mm x 45 mm with at least 75 per cent coverage of the face & head of the candidate
  • A caption with the name of the aspirant along with the date of taking photograph at the bottom of the photo
  • The photograph should have been taken in a white /very light-coloured background
  • The photograph needs to be printed on high-quality paper with at least 600 dpi resolutions
  • The colours must possess the natural appearance and skin tone
  • The photograph must not have kinks, scratches, and stains
  • Photograph with reflection or shadow on the face with red eyes should be avoided

NEET PG 2025 Exam Day Guidelines

  • The exam timing and other details will be released by NBE along with the admit card
  • Candidates are advised to reach the exam centre on or before reporting time menioned in admit card.
  • It is mandatory for all the candidates to go through the security procedures.
  • Electronics such as calculators, smartwatch, pagers, etc. are prohibited in the exam hall.
  • Candidates are advised not to carry bags, books, pens, pencil boxes, writing pad, etc. to the exam centre.
  • These items are banned inside the examination hall and the centre does not have provisions for their safe-keeping
  • NEET PG things banned in exam hall

NEET PG Contact  Details

Helpline number 0124-6771700 / 1800 11 1700 (Toll Free)
Email nberegistrations@prometric.com
Official website www.nbe.edu.in

NEET PG 2025 Exam Cities

NBE has released the revised list of NEET PG 2025 exam cities. The exam was held at 233 test cities this year. Candidates are allotted the name and address of exam centre through NEET PG admit card. 

 
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Q:   What is official website to download NEET PG admit card?
Q:   Is e-Aadhaar card is allowed at NEET PG centre?
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NEET PG 2025 Syllabus

NEET PG 2025 syllabus mainly comprises all subjects and topics of MBBS. The syllabus includes three sections mainly section A (clinical), Section B (pre-clinical), and Section C (para-clinical). 

 

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Q:   How many sections comprise NEET PG syllabus?
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NEET PG 2025 Pattern

Candidates need to know NEET PG 2025 exam pattern as it helps candidates in preparation. The exam pattern for NEET PG comprises details about the test paper, comprising the mode, medium, number of the question paper, duration of time, and the marking scheme. NEET PG 2025 exam was held in online mode. The question paper had 200 multiple choice questions, and candidates were given 3.5 hours to answer them. There was a provision of the negative marking in the exam. For every correct answer, candidates were awarded 4 marks and for an incorrect answer, one mark was deducted.

NEET PG 2025 Preparation Tips

NEET PG 2025 preparation tips comprise planning and strategies to score well in the exam. As NEET PG exam is one of the toughest exams, candidates should have idea about syllabus, topics, weightage from each subject and other key details. Once candidates have fair idea about these things, they are advised to make a daily time-table dedicating specific time to subjects. These tips for NEET PG 2025 preparation prove key in scoring high marks in the exam. 

NEET PG 2025 Mock Test

NBE releases NEET PG mock test on its official website. The NEET PG mock test is one of the crucial aspects of preparation strategy to score well in the exam. After finishing NEET PG 2025 syllabus, candidates must practice mock test to take stock of their preparation. Solving mock test of NEET PG exam makes candidates learn about NEET PG pattern and type of questions asked in the exam. They get to know what more needs to be done to improve score in a particular topic.

Candidates have to login to the official website of NBE to access the NEET PG mock test. After login, they have to click the NEET PG link on the home page which will lead them to NEET mock test page. Candidates are advised to read the whole instructions carefully before starting the mock test online. Solve mock test and weigh your performance to recalibrate your strategy.

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NEET PG 2025 Application Form Process

NEET PG application form process involves steps such as registration, filling up details in the application form, paying exam fee, and uploading documents. The application process starts with registration. Only those candidates who register themselves on the official website of NBE, nbe.edu.in can submit the application form for NEET PG. A login ID and password will be generated after the successful NEET PG registration 2025 process. To complete the application process, candidates have to upload scanned copies of photographs and signatures. These images must be as per the specifications mentioned by NBE. Candidates will have to pay a non-refundable application fee to complete NEET PG applications 2025. NEET PG 2025 registration began on April 17, 2025. May 7 was the deadline to submit NEET PG 2025 application form.

Also Read: NEET PG 2025 Eligibility Criteria: Age, Qualification, Number of Attempts

Application Fee

Category  Fee (In INR)
General/OBC 3,500
SC/ST/PwD 2,500

NEET PG 2025 Eligibility Criteria 

Candidates who wish to apply for the exam or who wish to participate in the counselling process must check the eligibility criteria before applying for it. NBE releases NEET PG eligibility criteria along with the information brochure. NEET PG eligibility criteria have been summarised below:

  • Aspirants must possess an MBBS degree/provisional Pass Certificate which is recognised as per the provisions of the Indian Medical Council Act 1956 
  • They should also possess a permanent/ provisional registration certificate of MBBS qualification issued by the Medical Council of India or State Medical Council
  • They must have completed the duration of their internship on or before July 31, 2025

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NEET PG 2025: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)



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Q:   Can NEET PG be cracked by studying at home?
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Q:   What is application fee for NEET PG 2025?
Q:   Will there be negative marking in the NEET PG exam?
Q:   Which are the institutes that do not accept NEET PG scores for admission?
Q:   Who conducts counselling for NEET PG?
Q:   Who can fill the NEET PG application form?
Q:   Does NBE conduct NEET PG in pen and paper mode?
Q:   How difficult is the NEET PG?
Q:   What books should I use for the NEET PG preparation, with the specified MCQ books?
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Answered 4 weeks ago

MCC has yet not announced counselling dates and schedule for NEET PG for academic session 2025-26. Dates will be uploaded online. Registration is expected to start in the third week of September 2025. Those who qualified NEET PG 2025 with minimum cutoff mark can participate in seat allocation proces

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Abhishek Divya

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 4 weeks ago

Yes. Candidates will have to declare preferences of choices for each round of NEET PG counselling after registration. It must be noted registration and choices can be declared online. At the same time, choices must be locked in the given deadline otherwise it gets locked automatically. Based on decl

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Abhishek Shukla

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 4 weeks ago

Yes. If you will be allotted seat in round-2 NEET PG counselling, your round-1 allotted seat will be automatically get cancelled. In case you don't get allotted seat in round-2, then round-1 seat will not be cancelled. Candidates have to register online and declare preferences of choice for NEET PG

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Bhumika Chauhan

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 4 weeks ago

The merit list for Tripura NEET PG 2025 will be released online tentatively by the second week of October 2025. DMER Tripura will release separate merit lists for each round. Candidates have to download the merit list from the official website or from Shiksha.com. The merit list will include informa

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Pooja Kalra

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

Yes. NBE uploaded NEET PG 2025 scorecards on August 29, 2025. candidates who qualified NEET PG 2025 exam can download scorecards from official website, nbe.edu.in. They will have to enter login details in registration page to download scorecards for NEET PG 2025. The scorecard PDF comprises details

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Mukul Kumar Mishra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes. NBE released NEET PG 2025 merit list for 50% All India quota seats on August 27, 2025. the merit list was uplaoded online in PDF format, comprising deatials such as NEET PG 2025 rank, AIR rank, AIR category etc. NBE has already released NEET PG 2025 result on August 19, 2025. 

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Abhishek Rastogi

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

Neet PG SCORE 455, AIQ, general category 

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DAUD ALI KHAN

Beginner-Level 1

Answered a month ago

Yes, there are many government Medical colleges accepting NEET PG in India. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:

Public/Govt. Colleges

Tuition Fee

KGMU Admission

INR 1.64 lakh

Madras Medical College, Chennai Admission

INR 97,970 – INR 1.5 lakh

SGPGI Lucknow Admission

INR 1.05 lakh

Vardhman Mahavir Medical College Admission

INR 1.53 lakh

Maulana Azad Medical College Admission

INR 480 – INR 39,000

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, there are about 150+ affordable Medical colleges accepting NEET PG in India. Some of them are mentioned below having tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh:

Low-cost Colleges

Tuition Fee

CMC Vellore

INR 600 – INR 3,600

Madras Medical College Chennai

INR 97,970

Maulana Azad Medical College

INR 480 – INR 39,000

Lady Hardinge Medical College

INR 26,000 – INR 39,000

Armed Forces Medical College

INR 68,000

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Joining the top NEET PG accepting Medical colleges in India can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some colleges along with their tuition fees and average placement package:

Top Colleges

Tuition Fee

Average Placement Package

CMC Vellore Courses

INR 600 – INR 2.67 lakh

INR 6.41 LPA – INR 12.09 LPA

KGMU Courses

INR 1.64 lakh

INR 15 LPA

KMC Manipal Courses

INR 10.95 Lacs – INR 63.21 lakh

INR 15.8 LPA

Madras Medical College Chennai Courses

INR 97,970 – INR 1.5 lakh

INR 7.8 LPA – INR 13.92 LPA

SGPGI Lucknow Courses

INR 1.05 lakh

INR 28 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

1211 Institutes accepting NEET PG

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        • 3,600
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