NEET-PG 2025

Dates, Eligibility, Registration, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Admit Card, Counselling

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NEET-PG : NEET PG is a computer-based entrance test for admissions to MD/MS and PG diploma courses which are offered in various government, private, Deemed/Central, ESIC and AFMS medical institutions all over India. The students can get admissions in medical colleges through NEET.

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The NEET UG Exam Dates for 2025 and 2026 help aspirants plan their preparation and application timeline effectively. While NEET UG 2025 is expected to be conducted in early May 2025, NEET UG 2026 will likely follow a similar schedule. Candidates should stay updated with official announcements from the NTA for confirmed dates and related notifications.

NEET UG Exam Dates 2025 & 2026 – Complete Timeline

 

The NEET UG Exam Dates for 2025 and 2026 help aspirants plan their preparation, application, and revision schedule in advance. While NEET UG 2025 is expected to be held in early May 2025, the NEET UG 2026 exam is also likely to follow a similar first-Sunday-of-May pattern. Candidates are advised to keep an eye on the latest updates and notifications released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to stay informed about official exam dates, registration schedules, and important announcements.

NEET UG 2026 Exam Dates

 

The NEET UG 2026 exam is expected to be conducted in May 2026, following the annual schedule set by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The official exam date, application schedule, and notification will be released soon on the NTA website. Candidates planning to appear for NEET 2026 are advised to stay updated and begin early preparation as the exam remains the single national entrance test for MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other medical courses in India.

 




NEET UG 2026 Important Dates

 

Check out the expected events and tentative timelines for the upcoming NEET 2026 Exam:

 

Important Dates (Tentative)

Event

1st week of February 2026

Online Application Form Release

1st week of March 2026

Last Date to Fill up the Application Form

2nd week of March 2026

Application Form Correction

3rd week of April 2026

Announcement of City of Examination

4th week of April 2026

Admit Card Release Date

May 3, 2026 (Tentative)

NEET Exam Date 2026

1st week of June 2026

Provisional Answer Key Release Date

1st week of June 2026

Date to Challenge Provisional Answer Key

2nd week of June 2026

Final Answer Key Release Date

2nd week of June 2026

NEET 2026 Result Date

2nd week of June 2026

NEET 2026 Cutoff Release

3rd week of July 2026

Counselling Round 1 Registration

3rd week of July 2026

Round 1 Choice Filling & Locking

4th week of July 2026

Round 1 Seat Allotment Result

1st week of August 2026

Reporting/Joining

2nd week of August 2026

Counselling Round 2 Registration

2nd week of August 2026

Round 2 Choice Filling & Locking

3rd week of August 2026

Round 2 Seat Allotment Result

4th week of August 2026

Reporting/Joining

1st week of September 2026

Counselling Round 3 Registration

1st week of September 2026

Round 3 Choice Filling & Locking

2nd week of September 2026

Round 3 Seat Allotment Result

2nd week of September 2026

Reporting/Joining

3rd week of September 2026

Counselling Stray Vacancy Registration

4th week of September 2026

Stray Vacancy Seat Allotment Result

1st week of October 2026

Reporting/Joining

 

 

NEET 2026 Application Form Dates

 

The NEET 2026 application form is expected to be released by the 1st week of February 2026. As per the trends in previous years, the application process is usually conducted till the 1st or 2nd week of March 2026. The application form will be released online, and students must fill in their name, date of birth, educational details, etc. to register successfully. Students must fill out the application form within the deadlines. The NEET 2026 application form correction is likely to be conducted from the 2nd week of March to the 3rd week of March 2026.

 

NEET 2026 Admit Card Dates

 

The NEET 2026 admit card will be released by the 4th week of April 2026. The NEET 2026 Exam is expected to be held on May 3, 2026. The admit card is usually released within 5-7 days before the exam date. The admit card will feature the students' names, roll numbers, registration details, date of birth, exam date, exam centre venue, exam timings, etc. It serves as the mandatory document to be carried to the exam centres for entry at the exam premises. The admit card will be released in a PDF format online.

 

NEET 2026 Answer Key Dates

 

The NEET 2026 answer key will be released online on the official website of NTA. The answer key will be released by June 2026, along with the exam results. The provisional answer key will be released first, followed by the final answer key. All the dates for the NEET 2026 answer key will be notified via the official NTA NEET 2026 website.

 

NEET 2026 Results Dates

 

The NEET 2026 Result will be released on June 3, 2026, tentatively. The NEET 2026 Cutoff will be released simultaneously with the scorecard. The result will be announced in a PDF format online. The NTA usually publishes the result within a month of the exam date. The NEET 2025 results consist of students' names, roll numbers, registration ID. DOB, scores in the exam, pass status, and more. Students can download their NEET UG 2025 result by using their login credentials, such as user ID and password.

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NEET-PG : NEET PG is a computer-based entrance test for admissions to MD/MS and PG diploma courses which are offered in various government, private, Deemed/Central, ESIC and AFMS medical institutions all over India. The students can get admissions in medical colleges through NEET.

NEET-PG Main Session 1 test date has been released by NTA on the official website NEET-PG main.nta.nic.in. The exam will be conducted from January 22 to January 30, Read News here


Date of Exam Paper Shift
22, 23, 24, 28 and 29th January, Paper 1 (B.E/ B.Tech) First shift (09:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon) and Second Shift (03:00 P.M. to 06:00 Ρ.Μ.)
30th January, Paper 2A (B. Arch), Paper 2B (B. Planning) and Paper 2A & 2B (B.Arch & B. Planning both) Second Shift (03:00 P.M. to 06:30 Ρ.Μ.)

NEET-PG Mains Session 1 examinations will be expected results on February 12, . The NEET-PG Mains exam will be scheduled in 2 shifts:

  • Shift 1 from 9 AM to 12 PM
  • Shift 2 from 3 PM to 6 PM.

To know about the topper’s list

Candidates are advised to arrive at the exam center at least an hour early, as the reporting time for Shift 1 is from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM, and for Shift 2, from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM. This exam is also the qualifying exam for NEET-PG Advanced, which is mandatory to appear if someone wants to get admission to IITs. The details regarding the NEET-PG Main exam dates, how to apply, and important exam tips may be important to the students who want to succeed.

Check: NEET-PG Main Notification Out

The admit cards will be issued three days prior to NEET-PG Main test date and the candidates will be able to obtain their admit cards through the NEET-PG registration number and date of birth. This year, the exam will be offered in 13 languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu.

The application process for the upcoming NEET-PG Main examination session 2 will be available on NEET-PG main.nta.nic.in website. The Online NEET-PG Mains Registration for NEET-PG Main January Session 1 was open from October 28 to November 22, 2024.

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NEET-PG Main Examination Date

Similar to the past NEET-PG Main examinations, the National Testing Agency (NTA) will be the conducting body of NEET-PG Main in two shifts for each day to give an opportunity to the candidates to enhance their scores whenever they require. The structure of questions for the NEET-PG Main will likely also be numerous choice questions, and numerical value questions in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Now let me discuss the expected schedule and application timeline.



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To be eligible for NEET-PG Main , candidates must have completed or be currently enrolled in their Class 12 examination, with required subjects including Physics, Mathematics, and one additional course such as Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or a Technical Vocational subject.

  • General category students are typically required to achieve at least 75% in their Class 12 exams
  • SC/ST candidates may qualify with around 65%; however, exact requirements may vary by institution.

Candidates are permitted to attempt NEET-PG Main over three consecutive years, with no upper age limit. The NEET-PG Main examination date are as follows:

Particulars Dates
Online Submission of Form 28th October 2024 to 22nd November 2024 till 9 P.M
Last Date of Transaction of Fee 22nd November 2024 till 11:50 PM
Announcement of City of Exams By the First Week of January
Download Amit Card from the Website 03 days before the actual exam date
NEET-PG Mains Exam dates

Session 1: 22nd January to 30th January,

Session 2: April 1 to April 8,

Declaration of Result

Session 1: By 12th February

Session 2: By April 17,

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NEET-PG Mains Session 1 and Session 2 Dates

Dates Upcoming Exam Dates
28 Oct '24–22 Nov '24 NEET-PG Mains Registration Session 1
22 Jan '25–30 Jan '25 NEET-PG Main Exam Date Session 1
31 Jan '25–24 Feb '25 NEET-PG Main Session 2 Registration
01 Apr '25–08 Apr '25 NEET-PG Main session 2 exam dates

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NEET-PG Exam Schedule

NTA NEET-PG Admit Card contains NEET-PG Main 2024 Exam Center address and timing details. Candidates are advised to reach their exam center an hour before the reporting time.

Paper Mode of Exam Timing of Exam
Paper 1 (B.E / B.Tech) Computer Based Test (CBT) First Shift - 9 A.M to 12 P.MSecond Shift - 3 P.M. to 6 P.M
Paper 2A (B.Arch) CBT except Drawing Test (Part 3) which is offline on A4 sheet First Shift - 9 A.M to 12 P.MSecond Shift - 3 P.M. to 6 P.M
Paper 2B (B.Planning) Computer Based Test (CBT) Second Shift - 3 P.M. to 6.30 P.M

NEET-PG Main Application Form

The NEET-PG Main exam form is available online on the NEET-PG Main official website NEET-PG main.nta.nic.in. Candidates need to ensure they fulfill the conditions mentioned in NEET-PG Main eligibility criteria before filling out the application form. Currently, NEET-PG Registration is OPEN for the January session only.

Check: NEET-PG Main Syllabus Reduced, Check Deleted Chapters

NTA will release a separate NEET-PG Main application form for April sessions. Students also have the option to fill out the application form for both sessions altogether.

  • Students have to upload scanned images of their passport-size photograph and signature and the time of filling out the application form.
  • Students belonging to the PwD/PwBD category need to upload a scanned copy of their category certificate while filling out the application form.
  • Candidates from the OBC-NCL or Gen-EWS category have to provide details of the issue date and the name of the issuing person for their category certificate.

Documents Required for NEET-PG Mains Application Form

Candidates applying for NEET-PG Main must have the following documents

  • Scanned image of photo and signature
  • Credit/debit card or Internet banking details for application fee payment
  • Class 10 and 12 mark sheet (class 12 admit card in case appearing for the exam)
  • Category certificate (for EWS, SC/ST/PWD candidates)

NEET-PG Main Application Form Fees

Category Fees
Male candidates of Unreserved/ EWS/OBC category For Centers in India - INR 1,000For Centers Outside India - INR 5,000
Female candidates in the Unreserved/EWS/OBC category For Centers in India - INR 800For Centers Outside India - 4,000
SC/ST/PwD/Transgender category candidates For Centers in India - INR 500For Centers Outside India - 2,500

NEET-PG Mains Student Statistics

The table below highlights the total number of candidates registered in NEET-PG Mains in previous years and the number of candidates who appeared in the exam over the years. This will help you understand your increasing competition every year.

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Year No. of Registered Students No. of Students Appeared
2024 January-12,31,874 January-11,70,036
April–11,79,569 April–10,67,959
2023 January–8,60,064 January–8,23,967
April–9,31,334 April–8,83,367
2022 June–8,72,970 June–7,69,604
July–6,22,034 July–5,40,242
2021 February–6,52,628 February–6,21,033
March–6,19,641 March–5,56,248
July–7,09,611 July–5,43,553
August–7,67,700 August–4,81,419

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NEET-PG Main Result Dates for

Here is a table with NEET-PG Main Result Dates which are expected and NEET-PG Main Counseling Dates. These dates are tentative, and students should check the official NEET-PG Main website and JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority).

Event Expected Date
NEET-PG Main Session 1 Result Date Start of February by Feb 12th,
NEET-PG Main Session 2 Result Date End of April
JoSAA Counseling Registration Begins June
JoSAA Choice Filling and Locking June
Seat Allotment (Round 1) June
Seat Allotment (Subsequent Rounds) June–July
Final Round of JoSAA Counseling July

Key Points for NEET-PG Main

  • Application Process: NEET-PG Main admission card should be downloaded from the official website the same way the online application forms for each session are filled. This way they can decide to attend any of the sessions depending on the level of preparation that they have done.
  • Eligibility Criteria: There is a need to establish whether the candidate meets the necessary entrance requirements such as academic qualifications, age, and other standard conditions. The qualifications for NTA admission are quite rigid and candidates should go through them before applying.
  • Admit Card Download: The NEET-PG Main admit card will be released online one or two weeks before the examination. Check all the information given on the admit card and get in touch with the organization if something is wrong.
  • Result Announcement: The duration of each session will be disclosed on the official website alongside the results. Normalization is used at NTA to standardize the scores so they can compare results for each session.

NEET-PG Main Exam Day Guidelines

Candidates must follow NEET-PG Main 2024 Exam Day Guidelines released by NTA, to avoid any chaos at NEET-PG Main 2024 exam center:

  • You should reach the exam center well in advance of the start of the exam.
  • You are requested to visit the exam center location once before the exam to avoid chaos.
  • Candidates should bring all the necessary items which need to be carried to the exam center.
  • Candidates should not bring any prohibited items along with them to the exam centers
  • Candidates must not indulge in any unfair means with regard to the exam.
  • You should take your seat immediately at the opening of the examination hall. If you do not report on time, you may miss some of the general instructions that may be announced in the examination hall.
  • You would not be allowed to enter the examination hall after the commencement of the examination. Login and read all the instructions carefully.
  • You should show your Admit Card on demand. If you do not possess the Admit Card, you will not be permitted to write the examination.
  • You shall not leave your seat or Examination Room until the full duration of the paper.
  • Pen/ Pencil and blank paper sheets for rough work will be provided in the examination Hall/Room. Candidates must write their name and Roll Number at the top of the sheet and must return the sheets and Admit Card to the Invigilator, before leaving the Examination Hall/Room.
  • Candidates appearing for Aptitude Test Paper-II must bring their own geometry box set, pencils, erasers, and colored pencils or crayons.
  • You are also not allowed to carry any textual material, Calculators, Docu Pen, Slide Rules, Log Tables, Electronic Watches with facilities of calculator, printed or written materials, bits of paper, mobile phone, pager, or any other device; except the Admit Card, identity proof, document as required inside the Examination Hall.

If you are found in possession of any of the above items, it will be treated as resorting to unfair means and your current examination will be canceled, you will be debarred for future examination(s) & the equipment will be seized.

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