NEET PG 2025 (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate ) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) for pursuing MD/MS/ PG Diploma/ DNB courses in medical colleges across India. Commencement of NEET PG 2025 is scheduled for August 3, 2025.
This is a compulsory exam and is fulfilling for MBBS graduates to take up postgraduate medical education in the country. The NEET PG score will also be used in both centralised counselling (MCC) and state-level counselling, making it a decisive milestone journey of your specialisation in medicine.
NEET PG 2025 Exam Details
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Details |
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Name of the Exam (NEET Full form) |
NEET PG – National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate |
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Conducted by |
National Board of Examinations (NBE) |
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Purpose of the Exam |
Admission to MD, MS, PG Diploma, and DNB courses in India |
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Application Open |
April 17, 2025 |
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Closing Date of Registration |
May 07, 2025 |
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Exam City Selection |
June 13 to June 17, 2025 |
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NEET PG Admit Card 2025 Release |
July 31, 2025 |
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NEET PG 2025 Exam Date |
August 3, 2025 (Confirmed) |
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Mode of Exam |
Online Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
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Exam Duration |
3 Hours 30 Minutes |
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Total Number of Questions |
200 |
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Total Marks |
800 Marks |
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Type of Questions |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – Single correct answer |
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Marking Scheme |
+4 for correct, -1 for incorrect |
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Syllabus |
Entire MBBS curriculum (Pre-clinical, Para-clinical, and Clinical subjects) |
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Eligibility Criteria |
MBBS degree from an NMC or MCI-recognised institution, completion of a one-year internship by July 31, 2025, and a valid registration certificate |
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Counselling Mode |
Central (MCC) & State-level counselling |
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Exam Attempts |
No attempt limit (if eligibility is met) |
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Official Website |
NEET PG 2025 Syllabus Overview
The syllabus for the NEET PG exam 2025 is entirely based on the MBBS curriculum defined by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and consists of:
- Pre-Clinical Subjects - Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry
- Para-Clinical Subjects - Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine, Social and Preventive Medicine
- Clinical Subjects - General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Radiology, Anaesthesia, Orthopaedics, etc.
Types of Questions Asked:
- Single best answer MCQs
- Clinical scenario-based questions
- Application-based questions from all three MBBS phases
Pro Tip: Focus on clinical integration, high-yield topics, and previous year NEET PG questions during your preparation.
For more in-depth guidance, preparation strategies, and counselling updates, do check out our notification on NEET PG 2025!
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