Your Complete Guide To Neet Pg 2025 Exam Updates

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) is a gateway for higher education such as MD, MS, and PG Diploma. The National Board of Examinations (NBE) conducts the examination under the supervision of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the National Medical Commission (NMC). These bodies ensure that the examination is conducted in a fair, transparent, and credible manner. Multiple cities in India hold this exam, giving applicants the chance to select the location of their choice. This computer-based test is conducted in a single day and has MCQs. It is a 3 hour and 30-minute test, based on the MBBS curriculum. 

Latest Neet Pg Exam Update

Initially, the NEET PG exam used to be conducted in two shifts: a morning session and an afternoon session. However, there were growing concerns about fairness and transparency, since different question papers were used for each shift. After a legal battle and several discussions in court, the decision was made to conduct the NEET PG exam in a single shift starting this year ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates.

Because of this major change in the exam format, the authorities decided to postpone the NEET PG 2025 exam to allow enough time for proper planning and execution.

Currently, another legal petition is being filed, requesting that the answer key for the NEET PG exam be published. In the past, the answer key was not shared publicly, which raised questions among candidates about the evaluation process. The new case seeks more transparency by asking the authorities to release the official answers after the exam.

Are You Eligible For Neet Pg 2025? 

The examination board has certain criteria set for candidates to apply. These criteria make it easy to identify whether the applicants are qualified to take the exam. The key criteria are: 

• • 1. Educational Qualification – MBBS degree or a provisional MBBS course completed certificate from a National Medical Commission (NMC) recognised college. The degree should be registered by the National Medical Commission (NMC). 
    2. Internship Requirement – A One-year mandatory rotatory internship or an internship that ends by June 31 of the exam year.
    3. Nationality – Indian authorities accept Indian citizens, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), and Foreign Nationals with MBBS degrees.  
    4. Age – there is no upper or lower age limit for applying.
       

This test can be written by persons with disabilities (PwD). The criteria set are, 5% seat reservation as per the government guidelines, according to the Right of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, candidates with benchmark disabilities such as visual and hearing impairments can apply, a medical authority or board issued a Valid Disability Certificate is mandatory and scribe, extended time and accessible exam centres will be provided for the candidates to attend the exam easily. These features show that the NEET PG can be attended by any candidate coming from a different background. 

Neet Pg Exam Registration Process 

The registration process is done through the NBE website. The following steps will give you a clear idea of the registration process: 

1. Visit the website – registration is done at the official NBE website and select the NEET PG section. 
2. Create a Profile – Select the ‘New Registration’ option and fill in the required details such as name, date of birth, gender, email ID and mobile number. After filling out, a User ID and Password will be generated and sent to the registered email and mobile number. 
3. Fill out the application form – Log in with the credentials provided and complete the personal details, educational qualifications and medical council registration details. 
4. Upload documents – Upload your passport-sized photograph, signature, left thumb impression, MBBS degree certificate or provisional certificate, internship completion certificate, and for the disabled candidates upload the PwD certificate.  
5. Choose the exam centre – Choose your preferred city and centre. They are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis.   
6. Pay the application fee – Using a debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking, pay the online non-refundable application fee. For the general/OBC candidates, the fee is ₹4,250, and for SC/ST/PwD candidates, the fee is ₹3,250. These costs can vary annually.  
7. Confirmation of submission – Confirm the details entered, submit the form, and download the confirmation page.  
8. Print the admit card – After completing and approving your registration, log in to the portal to download the admit card.  

Ensure all information is entered accurately to avoid rejection. Make a copy of the documents and check the website and notifications regularly for the NEET PG 2025 exam updates. 

Neet Pg 2025 Exam Pattern And Marking Scheme 

The crucial aspect for a candidate applying for NEET PG is to understand the pattern and marking scheme of the exam. Understanding these details is essential, as the exam’s structure directly impacts how candidates’ approach and manage their time effectively. 

This computer-based test (CBT) lasts 3 hours and 30 minutes, and the language used is English. It consists of 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering various subjects, including Pre-Clinical, Para-Clinical, and Clinical. The time bound sessions include completing 40 questions in 42 minutes. 

The questions assess candidates’ knowledge, understanding, and application of medical concepts. The marking scheme of NEET PG is designed to help candidates decide their answers confidently. Correct answers earn 4 marks, while incorrect ones lose 1 mark, with a 25% penalty for negative marking. The questions are allotted specific time allocations, and when time is up, answers are automatically submitted, preventing candidates from reviewing them. This system heightens candidates’ awareness of time, helping them manage their time accordingly. There is a specific syllabus structure to learn for the exam, encompassing 19 subjects, which are: 

1. Pre-Clinical Subjects – These include Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry. 
2. Para-Clinical Subjects – These include Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine, Social and Preventive Medicine. 
3. Clinical Subjects – Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Anesthesiology and Radiology. 

Learning these topics and integrating them with the knowledge you have in basic sciences will help you ace the exam.

Subject-Wise Mark Distribution For Neet Pg Exam 

Each subject in the NEET PG 2025 exam carries a specific mark. Each part covers different subjects, and according to that, the mark range will increase. To excel in the exam, prepare according to the mark weight. 

Pre-clinical subjects consist of questions from Anatomy (17), Physiology (17) and Biochemistry (16). Para-clinical subjects consist of questions from Pathology (25), Pharmacology (20), Microbiology (20), Forensic Medicine (10), and Social and Preventive Medicine (25). Clinical subjects consist of questions from Medicine and Allied subjects(45), Surgery and Allied subjects(45), Obstetrics and Gynecology (30), Pediatrics (10), ENT (10), and Ophthalmology (10). Some tips are listed below to score high: 

1. Set aside more time for high-weight subjects like Medicine, Surgery, and Pathology. 
2. Focus on repeated questions from the previous year’s papers. 
3. To get more accuracy and speed, practice mock tests and previous papers. 
4. Understand the logic behind every concept rather than simply memorising. 
5. Make a timetable for revisions of high-mark weightage areas and weak areas.  

Always remember that each section has to be completed in forty two minutes. Once a section is completed, you can not revisit the section to edit your answers. Finish each section and move to the next in forty two minutes. Each section is designed as an individual exam so treat it that way.

Conclusion

“Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally; it comes from what you do consistently.” Consistency, hard work, determination, speed and accuracy are the factors needed to ace this competitive exam. The road to success might look tough and never-ending, but your preparation will make all your efforts worth it. Every second of your hard work takes you closer to the road of NEET. Follow the procedures, stay updated about the NEET PG 2025 exam date, prepare hard, believe in yourself, and ace the exam!