Medicine Entrance Exam

Yes, you can definitely pursue Nursing in India without having to take the NEET exam. NEET is mandatory for MBBS and BDS programs, but not for BSc in Nursing. But to increase your chances of getting into best Nursing colleges, it is advised to appear for NEET.

No, candidates need not take NEET for MPT.

The requirement for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for admission to Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) programs in India varied depending on the state and university. NEET is primarily associated with medical and dental undergraduate programs (MBBS and BDS), and its application to MPT programs was not universal across all states and institutions.

No, Acupuncture courses in India typically do not require the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for admission. 

NEET is primarily used for entry into medical programs such as MBBS and BDS. Instead, acupuncture courses generally have their admission criteria, which may include educational qualifications, entrance exams specific to the institution, or interviews. 

NEET UG is the gateway to admission to multiple medical and paramedical courses:

• MBBS

• BDS

• Ayurvedic Medicine

• Homoeopathy Medicine

• Unani Medicine

• Siddha Medicine

• Bachelor Sciences and Animal Husbandry

• BSc (Hons) Nursing

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

• Bachelor of Audiology, Speech and Language Pathology

• Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics.

No, the Assam NEET PG counselling application form will be available in online mode only. Candidates will have to visit the official website of DME Assam to register and then fill and submit the choices. Applications sent by post, or any other mode, will not be accepted.  

Candidates should have qualified NEET PG with minimum cut off for Assam NEET PG counselling. The other eligibility criteria are given below:

• Candidates must be the permanent resident of the State.

• They should have an MBBS pass certificate from any college/institute/university affiliated with the Medical Council of India.

• Candidates must have completed 1-year internship within the stipulated date as stated by NMC.

• Candidates should have obtained a medical registration certificate from NMC or State Medical Council (SMC).

Last year, Assam NEET PG counselling was held for allocation of around 652 MD/MS and Diploma seats. This year, the number of seats may vary. The actual number will be known once DME Assam releass the seat matrix. Assam NEET PG counselling 2025 dates and schedule will be announced tentatively in the last week of September 2025.

No. Candidates must qualify for NEET PG exam to participate in the Assam NEET PG counselling process. Apart from that, candidates must fulfill other eligibility criteria for the counselling process of Assam postgraduate medical courses.