Introduction.
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET-PG) 2025 was successfully conducted on August 3, 2025, by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). This highly competitive exam determines admissions to postgraduate medical programs across India, including MD, MS, and PG diploma courses.
This year, the exam saw massive participation from MBBS graduates across the country, as it remains the single gateway for PG medical seats in government, private, deemed, and central universities. In this article, we bring you a detailed overview of NEET-PG 2025, including exam pattern, result date, expected cut-off, counselling process, and official updates.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | August 3, 2025 (Sunday) |
| Conducting Body | NBEMS (under MoHFW, Govt. of India) |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 3 hours 30 minutes (9:00 AM – 12:30 PM) |
| Total Questions | 200 Multiple Choice Questions |
| Marking Scheme | +4 for correct, -1 for wrong, 0 for unattempted |
| Medium | English only |
| Official Website | natboard.edu.in |
Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
200 MCQs were asked in the exam.
Each question carried 4 marks, with 1 negative mark for incorrect answers.
Questions were designed to test candidates’ clinical knowledge, problem-solving ability, and medical decision-making skills.
Result Date and Scorecard Download.
Visit the official NBEMS website – natboard.edu.in.
Click on “NEET-PG 2025 Result” link on the homepage.
Enter your User ID and Password.
Download the NEET-PG 2025 Scorecard PDF.
- Keep it safe for future reference
Details Mentioned on NEET PG 2025 Result PDF.
- Candidate’s name and DOB
- Parent’s details
- Roll number
- Category
- Marks scored out of 800
- Number of correct responses
- Number of incorrect responses
- Rank secured
Expected Cut-Off Percentile.
NBEMS has already announced the minimum qualifying percentile for NEET-PG 2025:
General / EWS: 50th percentile
SC / ST / OBC (including PwD): 40th percentile
UR PwD: 45th percentile
Counselling Process.
After the result declaration, candidates who qualify the exam will participate in NEET-PG 2025 Counselling, conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for 50% All India Quota seats. The rest (state quota) will be handled by respective state counselling authorities.
Key Facts About Counselling.
Total Seats: 55,842 PG medical seats
Colleges: 569 medical colleges
DNB Hospitals: 1,314 hospitals
Counselling Formats: 35 different types (AIQ, State Quota, Deemed, Central Universities, etc.)
- MCC Counselling Official Website
NEET-PG 2025 Counselling Process.
The NEET-PG 2025 counselling process will be conducted online by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). Here is a step-by-step guide:
Step 1: Registration – Candidates must register on the official MCC website and pay the required counselling fee.
Step 2: Choice Filling & Locking – Select your preferred medical colleges and courses. Don’t forget to lock the choices before the deadline.
Step 3: Seat Allotment Result – MCC will release the seat allotment list based on rank, preference, and seat availability.
Step 4: Reporting to the College – If allotted, download the allotment letter and report to the assigned college with required documents.
Step 5: Document Verification – Carry all original documents such as admit card, result, ID proof, and academic certificates.
Step 6: Admission Confirmation – After verification, candidates must confirm admission by paying the admission fee.
Step 7: Subsequent Rounds – If a seat is not allotted in the first round, candidates can participate in further rounds (Round 2, Mop-up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round).
NEET PG 2025 Counselling Fee:
Non-refundable | ||
|---|---|---|
Category | Fee (in Rs) | |
For 50% AIQ/Central Universities | General | 1,000 |
SC/ST/OBC | 500 | |
For Deemed Universities | All categories | 5,000 |
Refundable | ||
Category | Fee (in Rs) | |
For 50% AIQ/Central Universities | General | 25,000 |
SC/ST/OBC | 10,000 | |
For Deemed Universities | All categories | 2,00,000 |
What Documents To Be Required During NEET PG counselling 2025 ?
1. NEET PG 2025 Result/rank letter.
2. Class 10th marksheet/ birth certificate.
3. Marksheets of MBBS.
4. MBBS Degree Certificate along with Internship Completion Certificate.
5. Permanent or provisional registration certificate issued by MCI/ SMC.
6. Valid, non-expired and authentic photo ID proof (PAN card/Driving licence/Voter ID/Passport/Aadhar card)
7. Caste Certificate (if applicable), Non-creamy layer Certificate (if applicable) & Disability Certificate (if applicable)
Candidates attending the counselling must note that they are required to appear physically for document verification and confirmation of the allotted seat. If they fail to report to the allotted institute, their candidature will be cancelled.