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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

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

NEET probe: NMC cancels 14 admissions, orders to suspend 26 other students

The candidature of 215 candidates who appeared in the NEET-UG 2024 exam has been put on hold due to a pending investigation

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Updated On : 03 May 2025 | 12:40 PM IST

Delhi govt to offer free CUET, NEET online coaching to 163K students

Sood said that the programme will begin on April 1 and will include 180 hours of coaching over 30 days, with six hours of classes per day

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Updated On : 27 Mar 2025 | 1:55 PM IST

PhysicsWallah to offer AI-powered NEET, JEE courses in five local languages

Announced at Vishwas Diwas, PW's annual flagship event, Project Bharat aims to bridge language barriers, especially in rural and non-Hindi/English-speaking regions of the country

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Updated On : 04 Mar 2025 | 7:55 PM IST

NEET SS 2024: Registration for super speciality begins today; check details

NEET UG 2025 registration: The application forms for NEET SS will be available till February 24, on the official website natboard.edu.in. The exam was not held last year due to delay in admissions

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Updated On : 04 Feb 2025 | 4:03 PM IST

CBSE inspects 29 schools for 'dummy' students, plans legal action

Majority of inspected schools were found to have violated Board's Affiliation Bye-Laws by enrolling students beyond their actual attendance records, effectively creating 'non-attending' enrolments

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Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 7:06 PM IST

NEET in online or pen-paper mode: Decision expected soon, says Pradhan

Currently, NEET-UG is conducted offline - in pen and paper mode - wherein students have to solve multiple choice questions on an OMR sheet

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Updated On : 17 Dec 2024 | 2:48 PM IST