The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released the NEET PG 2025 merit list for 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats on its official website – natboard.edu.in. The merit list includes details like roll numbers, application IDs, category, NEET PG scores, overall ranks, AIQ ranks, and category-wise AIQ ranks. It applies to admissions in MD, MS, PG Diploma, Post-MBBS DNB/DrNB (Direct 6 years), and NBEMS Diploma courses for the academic year 2025–26.
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has officially declared the NEET PG 2025 results on August 19, 2025. The exam was held on August 3, 2025, in a single shift across India after the Supreme Court’s directive. Candidates can now check their NEET PG 2025 results out link available at natboard.edu.in. As per reports, AIR 1 scored 707 marks out of 800, with over 2,42,493 students appearing and 12,379 candidates absent. With the release of the NBEMS NEET PG 2025 result PDF, students can directly download and check their scores, ranks, and qualifying status without login credentials.
- The NEET PG 2025 individual scorecard will be available from August 29, 2025.
- The scorecard will be available for six months only.
- NBEMS also declared the NEET PG 2025 cutoff percentile and marks.
- The NEET PG 2025 counselling process will be held online by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for 50% AIQ seats and counselling for their quota by states.
- The All India Quota and State Quota admissions will have a separate NEET PG 2025 merit list, directing candidates during seat allotment.
NEET PG 2025 Eligibility Criteria
There is no age limit to appear for the examination. International candidates are also welcome to appear for the examination, provided they meet certain criteria. The points mentioned below show the eligibility criteria for the examination:
- Applicants must be Indian.
- International applicants must qualify for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination to be eligible.
- A recognized MBBS degree according to the Indian Medical Council Act 1956.
- Candidates who possess a permanent MBBS registration certificate issued by the State Medical Council or the Medical Council of India are eligible.
- Aspirants must also have an internship experience.
Important Guidelines by a NEET PG Candidate
Ques. How to crack NEET PG in the first attempt?
Ans. To crack NEET PG on the first attempt, make sure you have a proper study plan. Revise your subjects properly. It is also very important to manage your time properly to attempt all the questions.
Ques. I have a score of 170 in the ST category. Is this a good NEET PG score?
Ans. The estimated cut-off score for NEET PG 2025 is 245 – 260 for SC and ST candidates. With a score of 170, you will not be able to qualify for the exam.
Ques. Can we expect NEET PG in 2025?
Ans. There is no definite answer for this. You will have to follow the official website and wait for the NEET PG official announcement.
Ques. Can I change my choice of exam venue after submitting the form in NEET PG?
Ans. No, you cannot change the exam venue once your application gets submitted in NEET PG. You will have to adhere to all the protocols and guidelines of the authority.
NEET PG 2025 Exam Centers
The list of exam centers in 2025 is given below in the table:
| Exam Centres | Exam Centres | Exam Centres |
| Ahmedabad | Pune | Indore |
| Aurangabad | Ranchi | Jaipur |
| Bangalore | Raipur | Jammu |
| Bhopal | Trivandrum | Jamshedpur |
| Bhubaneswar | Udaipur | Kolkata |
| Chandigarh | Varanasi | Bardoli |
| Chennai | Durgapur | Lucknow |
| Cochin | Kozhikode | Mumbai |
| Coimbatore | Mangalore | Mysore |
| Dehradun | Trichy | Nagpur |
| Greater Noida | Vijayawada | Navi Mumbai |
| Gurugram | Gandhinagar | New Delhi |
| Guwahati | Visakhapatnam | Noida |
FAQs
Ques. What is the validity of the NEET PG 2025 scorecard, and why is it necessary?
Ans. The NEET PG 2025 scorecard will remain valid for six months from August 29, 2025, i.e., till only February 2026. After this, it will not be re-released by NBEMS. As this scorecard is required for NEET PG 2025 counselling, document verification, and even future reference for DNB/DrNB admissions candidates are requested to download multiple copies and save them safely.
Ques. Do I need to go to NEET PG 2025 counselling with the result PDF only, or do I need the individual scorecard?
Ans. The result PDF published by NBEMS is merely for reference to verify All India Rank and qualifying status. For MCC All India Quota (AIQ) counselling and state quota NEET PG 2025 admissions, the individual NEET PG 2025 scorecard will be required. In its absence, candidates will not be permitted to join seat allotment.
Ques. Will the NEET PG 2025 cutoff percentile and cutoff marks be the same as last year?
Ans. Not really. The cutoff percentile is constant according to NMC guidelines (50th percentile for General, 45th for General PwBD, and 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC). But the NEET PG 2025 cutoff marks (out of 800) will fluctuate based on exam toughness and the number of successful candidates. For instance, the cutoff marks in NEET PG 2024 for the General category was 291, while in NEET PG 2025, it is 276 marks, which shows a difference in the level of difficulty.
Ques. What if two candidates receive the same marks in the NEET PG 2025 result?
Ans. When two or more than two candidates achieve the same score, NBEMS uses a tie-breaking system for making the NEET PG 2025 merit list. The preference sequence is:
1. Candidate having greater marks in Part A (Pre-clinical section) of the exam.
2. Candidate having fewer wrong answers in total.
3. Candidate who is older in age.
This helps in unbiased ranking in case of overlapping scores.
Ques. Can international candidates apply for and participate in NEET PG 2025 counselling and admission?
Ans. Yes, but with certain conditions. International graduates and Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) have to clear the FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination) and get provisional or permanent registration with the NMC/State Medical Council. They can then be eligible to appear in the NEET PG 2025 counselling for DNB, DrNB, and MD/MS seats.
Ques. What is the difference between NEET PG 2025 rank and percentile?
Ans. The NEET PG 2025 rank is your rank on the absolute merit list (e.g., AIR 1000 means you are ranked higher than 1000+ students). The percentile, on the other hand, indicates your relative performance. A 90 percentile in NEET PG 2025, for example, means you performed better than 90% of all exam participants. This comes in handy during seat allotment and counselling cutoffs.
Ques. Will states release their own merit lists for NEET PG 2025 counselling?
Ans. Yes. Although NBEMS announces the NEET PG 2025 All India Rank (AIR), every state counselling committee (such as Karnataka KEA, Tamil Nadu DME, Maharashtra CET Cell, etc.) will announce a distinct NEET PG 2025 state merit list. This list contains candidates who have applied under that state's quota and meets eligibility requirements such as domicile or service bond.
Ques. Is re-evaluation or re-checking of NEET PG 2025 result permitted?
Ans. No. The NEET PG result 2025 is produced by a computer-based system with stringent checks. NBEMS has categorically made it clear that re-evaluation, re-totalling, or re-checking of response sheets is not allowed. Candidates have to accept the result announced on natboard.edu.in without exception.
Ques. Besides MD/MS, which courses take NEET PG 2025 scores?
Ans. NEET PG 2025 score is not only for MD/MS admissions but also for DNB (Diplomate of National Board), DrNB (Direct 6-Year Super Specialty programs), and PG Diploma seats. This would make NEET PG the single largest gateway exam for postgraduate medical education in India.
Ques. Is there any restriction on the number of attempts for NEET PG 2025?
Ans. No, there is no limit to the number of attempts for NEET PG. Candidates are allowed to appear multiple times as long as they are eligible, i.e., possess an MBBS degree, NMC/SMC registration, and have finished their 12-month internship by July 31, 2025.
Ques. Will NEET PG 2025 persist in the future, or will NExT replace it?
Ans. As of now, NEET PG 2025 is being held following the Supreme Court order, and NBEMS has announced official results. There has been speculation regarding whether to replace it with the National Exit Test (NExT) in subsequent years. Until an official statement is published by NMC, NEET PG will continue to be the legitimate exam for admissions to postgraduate medical courses in India.
Ques. How do NEET PG 2025 marks vs rank trends influence counselling decisions?
Ans. The marks vs rank data for NEET PG 2025 indicates that minor variations in marks (5–10 marks) can cause thousands of rank changes. For example, a score of 598 provides a rank of \~4400, whereas a score of 588 has a rank of \~5600. Students must study these trends thoroughly before entering their NEET PG 2025 counselling choice preferences.
