NEET PG 2025 exam: Check Exam Day Guidelines, Reporting Time, Dos and Don’ts
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post-Graduation 2025 ( NEET PG )
Counselling - 20 Nov '25
Anxiety and nervousness cloud the judgment of many young medical aspirants costing them marks on the exam day. Read NEET PG exam day guidelines to power through and achieve good results. NEET PG 2025 exam is scheduled on August 3 and result is expected by September 3.
NEET PG 2025 exam day guidelines comprise important information regarding what to carry and what not to carry on the exam day, dos and don'ts, and other important instructions to be followed by candidates at the centre and exam hall. These guidelines aim to help such candidates and prepare them for D-day. As the date of the exam approaches closer, candidates become little nervous thinking about NEET PG 2025 outcome and other aspects. They look for guidance and wish to know what to expect on the exam day.
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NEET PG 2025 exam day guidelines can be divided into pre-exam, during exam and post-exam. Go through the points given below to know the important dos and don’ts for the exam day. NEET PG 2025 will be held online in a single shift. The exam will begin at 9 am and conclude at 12: 30 pm.
Yes. NBE has released official notification for NEET PG 2025 exam date (revised). The exam will be held on August 3, 2025. The exam will be held in single shift. NEET PG 2025 was earlier scheduled for June 15 but it was postponed after Supreme Court's intervention. SC directed NBE to make arrangements to conduct NEET PG 2025 in single shift.
No. NEET PG 2025 exam was held in online mode on August 3, 2025. NEET PG question paper 2025 had 200 multiple choice questions and candidates were provided 3.5 hours to answer them. Candidates have to score the minimum cut off to qualify for the exam. Qualifying cut off differ for each category. NBE will declare NEET PG 2025 result online.
- NEET PG 2025 Exam Day Guidelines: Before The Exam
- NEET PG 2025 Exam Day Guidelines: During The Exam
- NEET PG 2025 Exam Day Guidelines: After The Exam
- NEET PG 2025 Exam Day Guidelines: Other Important Instructions
NEET PG 2025 Exam Day Guidelines: Before The Exam
Students need to paste a photograph of size 35x45 mm on the admit card. The photo should have a white background and around 75% of the photograph should be covered by the face and head of the students. It should have the student name and the date on which the photo was taken.
Three things you must carry on the exam day
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- Printout of the NEET PG 2025 admit card with a passport-sized photograph pasted on it
- Photocopy of permanent/ provisional MCI/ SMC registration
- An original, valid and non-expired photo Id proof (Driving licence, voter Id, PAN card, Aadhar card, passport, etc)
Things you must not carry on NEET PG 2025 exam day
- Mobile phone or any other electronic device, including wristwatches and calculator
- Stationary items, including pen, pencil, eraser, writing pad, books, etc.
- Ornaments or jewellery
- Packed or home-cooked eatables, soft drinks or water bottle
- Bags, pouches, wallet, cap, belt, etc.
Report to the exam centre on time
Remember that entry inside the exam hall will close at 8:30 am. No candidate will be allowed to enter the examination hall post 8:30 am. Candidates are thus advised to reach the exam centre well in advance as to avoid last-minute hassles.
What happens in the exam centre?
After reporting to the exam centre a candidate has to undergo the following
- Id verification and thumb impression
- Capturing a digital image
- Frisking and other security procedures
Exam day schedule
Yes. NBE will open final correction window for NEET PG. Candidates can rectify incorrect images uploaded along with NEET PG application form. It must be noted the correction window is opened to rectify incorrect images in the application form. Candidates have to login and rectify images such as photograph, signature, and thumb impression. It is the final opportunity to make changes in NEET PG application form.
No. Candidates can't carry any electronic item such as mobile phone, calculator, bluetooth, earphone to NEET PG centre. Some of the items which are not allowed at NEET PG centre have been enlisted below:
- Any stationery item like textual material (printed or written), notes, writing Pad, Pen Drives, Eraser, etc.
- All ornaments like bracelets, Ring, Earrings, Nose-pin
- Other items like Wallet, Goggles, Handbags, Belt, Cap etc.
- Any eatable items and water bottle are also banned.
No. NEET PG 2025 exam was held on August 3, 2025 in single shift. On May 30, 2025, Supreme Court directed NBe to make arrangements to conduct exam in single shift. Candidates have to register online to submit application form for NEET PG 2024. As per the existing NEET PG pattern, the question paper comprises 200 multiple choice questions and candidates get 3.5 hours to answer them.
NEET PG 2025 Exam Day Guidelines: During The Exam
Remember the marking scheme
NEET PG 2025 exam will have negative marking. It is important to remember this when attempting the question paper as every incorrect answer will cost you marks.
A recap of the exam pattern
It is important to remember the NEET PG exam pattern on the exam day. Take a look at the important parameters of the examination.
| Mode of the examination |
Online |
| Medium of the examination |
English (only) |
| Duration of the examination |
3 hours 30 minutes |
| Total Marks |
800 |
| Number of questions |
200 |
| Type of questions |
Multiple-choice questions |
| Negative Marking |
Yes |
Don’t be in a hurry
Remain calm and patient when attempting the NEET PG question paper. Haste and panic will only have detrimental effects on your marks. Check all the answers before finally submitting the answer sheet online.
NEET PG 2025 Exam Day Guidelines: After The Exam
Keep safe the admit card
NEET PG admit card is an important document and candidates will have to submit it during the counselling process. Thus, candidates appearing for NEET PG 2025 are advised to keep the admit card safe till the admissions for this year are closed. NBE will release NEET PG 2025 admit card on July 31, 2025.
NEET PG 2025 Exam Day Guidelines: Other Important Instructions
- Indian Citizens/OCI who have qualified Foreign Medical Graduate Examination should bring their original FMGE Pass certificate issued on NBE letterhead
- Candidates without any valid ID proof shall not be allowed to enter the examination premises
- Those reporting late or beyond the prescribed time shall not be allowed to appear in the exam under any circumstances
- The reporting counter will close 30 minutes prior to the test start time
- Finger Biometrics of candidates shall be captured at the time of registration for the test at the test venue
- No rough paper for any rough work or pen shall be provided at the centre
- Any suspicious or disruptive behaviour on part of the candidate may lead to the cancellation of candidature
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
Yes. MCC had started round-1 registration for NEET PG 2025 counselling on October 17, 2025. Registration had to be done at mcc.nic.in. Last date to registration and choice filling was November 5, 2025. MCC had extended choice filling till November 18, 2025. Round-1 counselling result will be announc
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
NEET PG 2025 counselling involves different steps starting with registration. Only those who qualify the exam can participate in counselling process. After registration, candidates ahve to declare choices. Thereafter seat allotment result is announced based on choices, reservation criteria, NEET PG
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
NEET PG 2025 counselling is delayed possibly due to two reasons. One reason is Nationaal Medical Commission has to add some colleges and seats for 2025-26 session and second is the pending court case. NEET PG 2025 answer key transparency plea is scheduled for hearing in Supreme Court on October 28.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
MCC had activated registration link for NEET PG 2025 counselling on October 17, 2025. Deadline for round-1 registration and choice filling was November 5, 2025. Later, MCC had postponed whole schedule as seat matrix had to be revised for round-1. Revised dates were announced by MCC on November 15, 2
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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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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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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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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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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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NEET PG 2026 exam is expected to be held in August 2026. Candidates have to apply online to submit application form for NEET PG exam. Registration is mandatory to submit application for NEET PG. NBE will release dates and other crucial details such as application process, elligibility criteria, exam pattern etc along with the official brochure. The exam will be held in computer-based mode.