NEET PG 2025 preparation in full swing; started mock test: Majority say in Shiksha Poll

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post-Graduation 2026 ( NEET PG )

Updated on Jul 2, 2025 15:47 IST
As NEET PG 2025 preparation is in its last leg, Shiksha held a poll to understand the status of preparation. In the poll majority said they finished syllabus and started mock test. NBE was releasing city allotment slip on July 21, 2025. NEET PG 2025 exam was held on August 3, 2025 in single shift.

As NEET PG 2025 preparation is in its last leg, Shiksha held a poll to understand the status of preparation level. In the poll majority said they finished syllabus and started mock test. NBE had released the city allotment slip on July 21, 2025. NEET PG 2025 exam was held on August 3, 2025 in single shift.

As NEET PG 2025 exam is only a month away, candidates are leaving no stone unturned to score top rank in the exam. Candidates have started practicing mock test and analyzing the result to ace NEET PG 2025 preparation. Shiksha conducted a poll recently to know the status of candidate’s preparation level. Majority of candidates said they finished the syllabus and started attempting the mock test. NEET PG 2025 exam was held on August 3 in single shift. Earlier the exam was scheduled for June 15 but the date was extended after Supreme Court’s intervention.

NEET PG 2025 Preparation: Shiksha Poll Analysis

Candidates were asked how they rate their preparation level and majority (45%) said their preparation is very good. They already have finished the syllabus and started attempting mock exam. In the poll, 37% candidates said they have yet to finish the syllabus. 19% candidates termed their preparation good and stated they will be starting revision soon.

In another Shikha poll, students were asked how many hours did they spend daily for NEET PG 2025 preparation. They were provided four options, first one 5-6 hours, 3-4 hours, less than 3 hours and last no fixed hour as such. 57% candidates chose 5-6 hours option. In the poll, 20% candidates said there is no fixed hours as such. 14% candidates said they were dedicating less than 3 hours for NEET PG 2025 preparation. 9% candidates said they were managing 3-4 hours for preparation.

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