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What is NEET

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What is NEET

The National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET), formerly the All India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT), is the qualifying test for MBBS and BDS programmes in Indian medical and dental colleges. It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
 
Before NTA, which is an independent autonomous and self-sustained premier testing organisation, the test was conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The examination, which offers 90,000 seats in MBBS and BDS Colleges of India, is conducted in the month of May every year.
 
A candidate who wishes to study medical courses needs to have Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Biotechnology as their compulsory
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Latest Updates on NEET

NEET-PG row: Cut-offs reduced, PG seats filled at single-digit scores

A sharp cut in NEET-PG qualifying marks has allowed candidates with very low scores to get PG seats in govt colleges, raising concerns among doctors over medical standards

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Updated On : 10 Feb 2026 | 11:00 AM IST

Are standards being compromised? SC seeks Centre reply on NEET-PG cut-offs

Last month, the NBEMS revised the cutoff for NEET PG to zero percentile from 40th percentile for reserved categories, with the minimum qualifying scores falling to -40 from 235 out of 800

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Updated On : 06 Feb 2026 | 3:45 PM IST

SC notice to Centre on plea against NEET PG cut-off percentile reduction

With over 18,000 seats remaining vacant across the country, the Board revised the qualifying percentiles for NEET PG 2025 admissions, reducing it to zero from 40 percentile for reserved categories

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Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 12:32 PM IST

Delhi HC dismisses plea against lowered NEET-PG cut-off for admissions

The petitioner claimed that a low cut off would compromise the quality of medical professionals joining the specialization courses, endangering human lives

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Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 8:33 PM IST

NEET PG cut-off slashed to zero percentile to fill over 18,000 vacant seats

Revised criteria for reserved categories; doctor bodies criticise the move

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Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 10:47 PM IST

Why cutoff percentile for NEET-PG counselling was reduced to 0 for SC, ST

All candidates from the reserved category who appeared for the exam, including those who scored as low as minus 40 marks, are now eligible to take part in counselling

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Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 2:17 PM IST

Delhi govt offers free coaching for JEE, NEET, others to over 2K students

Highlighting the mission's meritocratic spirit, Sood said the Vidya Shakti Mission is a movement to empower talent, protect mental wellness and unlock Delhi's academic potential at the grassroots

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Updated On : 02 Dec 2025 | 7:26 AM IST

NEET PG counselling 2025 dates to be out soon, know steps to apply

Candidates can check the NEET PG 2025 counselling schedule soon on the MCC website (mcc.nic.in). The process will include four rounds - Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and the Stray Vacancy Round

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Updated On : 15 Oct 2025 | 5:49 PM IST

NEET PG 2025: Results cancelled for 22 candidates over misconduct

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has cancelled the NEET PG results of 22 candidates. The list of cancelled applicants has also been released by the Board

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Updated On : 10 Oct 2025 | 10:37 AM IST

NEET PG Counselling 2025: When will schedule be released and where

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will soon declare the NEET PG 2025 schedule on mcc.nic.in. Students can view registration dates, seat allotment, verification steps & more

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Updated On : 09 Oct 2025 | 1:41 PM IST

Centre analysing data to review difficulty level of exams like JEE, NEET

In June, the Ministry of Education set up a nine-member panel to examine issues related to coaching, emergence of 'dummy schools' as well as effectiveness and fairness of entrance examinations

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Updated On : 02 Oct 2025 | 3:00 PM IST

NMC announces 6,850 new MBBS seats for 2025-26 in line with expansion plan

The National Medical Commission has approved 6,850 new MBBS seats for 2025-26, aligning with the Centre's plan to expand medical education and improve India's doctor-patient ratio

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Updated On : 16 Sep 2025 | 10:01 PM IST

NEET PG Result 2025 download link likely to be activated today, know more

The NEET PG result 2025 download link is likely to be activated today, Aug 19, 2025, at nbe.edu.in and natboard.edu.in for students who appeared for the NEET for Post-Graduation in session 2025

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Updated On : 19 Aug 2025 | 10:29 AM IST

SC to hear pleas seeking transparency in NEET-PG evaluation on August 3

The plea sought release of question papers and answer keys to candidates and disclosure of correct and incorrect questions as assessed

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Updated On : 14 Jul 2025 | 1:07 PM IST

NEET MDS Round 1 seat allotment 2025 released at mcc.nic.in; Check now

NEET MDS 2025 Round 1 provisional seat allotment result is out. Download PDF, know the correction deadline, final result date, and next steps on MCC's official website

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Updated On : 03 Jul 2025 | 5:24 PM IST

NEET PG 2025: Exam city resubmission window opens today at natboard.edu.in

NBEMS has opened the NEET PG 2025 exam city resubmission window today, June 13, 2025. Here's all you need to know

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Updated On : 14 Jun 2025 | 11:44 AM IST

NEET PG 2025: NBEMS releases revised exam city list at natboard.edu.in

NBEMS has released the revised NEET PG 2025 exam city list. Candidates can reselect cities from June 13-17. Check new cities, key dates, and steps at natboard.edu.in

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Updated On : 13 Jun 2025 | 4:32 PM IST

NEET-PG postponed, to be conducted in single shift after SC order

While hearing a petition last week, the court directed NBEMS not to hold NEET-PG 2025 in two shifts, observing that such a format could create arbitrariness

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Updated On : 02 Jun 2025 | 10:32 PM IST

NEET-PG 2025 deferred as SC asks NBEMS to conduct exam in single shift

NEET-PG 2025 postponed as Supreme Court directs NBEMS to conduct the exam in a single shift to ensure transparency. Revised date to be announced soon; candidates advised to check official updates

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Updated On : 02 Jun 2025 | 9:07 PM IST

Publish raw scores, normalisation formulae of NEET-PG exams, orders SC

The Supreme Court directed authorities to publish NEET-PG raw scores, answer keys, and normalisation formulae, aiming to enhance transparency and curb malpractice in counselling

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Updated On : 23 May 2025 | 12:26 AM IST