The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has officially released the NEET PG 2025 merit list for admissions under the 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats. This list covers various postgraduate medical programs including MD, MS, PG Diploma, DNB, DrNB (six-year direct courses), and NBEMS Diploma for the academic year 2025–26.
Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check the merit list directly on the official website natboard.edu.in.
NEET PG 2025 Results TimelineThe NEET PG 2025 examination was conducted on August 3, 2025, in a single shift across multiple test centers in India. The results were declared on August 19, 2025. Following this, the release of the merit list now sets the stage for the upcoming counseling process.
NBEMS has also announced that the NEET PG 2025 scorecards will be available for download starting September 5, 2025. It is important to note that candidates will be able to download their scorecards only for the next six months. Therefore, aspirants are advised to keep a timely copy for future reference.
What the Merit List ContainsThe released merit list includes key details such as:
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All India Rank (AIR)
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AIQ Rank
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Category-wise Rank
These rankings will be crucial in determining eligibility for counseling and subsequent seat allotment under the 50% All India Quota.
NBEMS clarified that only candidates who have secured marks equal to or higher than the prescribed cutoff will be eligible to participate in the counseling process. Interestingly, the cutoff scores have been lowered across all categories this year, which means a larger pool of aspirants will have the opportunity to compete for postgraduate medical seats.
How to Check NEET PG 2025 Merit ListCandidates can access the merit list by following these simple steps:
Visit the official website: natboard.edu.in.
On the homepage, navigate to the ‘Public Notice’ section.
Click on the NEET PG 2025 Result/Merit List link.
A PDF file will open with a “Click Here to View Result” option.
After clicking, the complete merit list will be displayed. Candidates can then search for their roll number and check their ranks.
Only those candidates who meet or exceed the qualifying cutoff score will be invited for the counseling rounds. The counseling process will allocate seats for MD, MS, PG Diploma, DNB, DrNB, and diploma programs under AIQ.
With reduced cutoffs this year, experts suggest that competition will be intense but fair, giving many first-time aspirants a realistic chance of securing a postgraduate seat. The counseling schedule is expected to be released soon by the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC).
Key Highlights at a Glance-
Exam Date: August 3, 2025
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Result Date: August 19, 2025
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Merit List Released: August 28, 2025
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Scorecards Available: September 5, 2025 (valid for six months)
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Counseling Schedule: To be announced soon
Candidates should regularly monitor the NBEMS and MCC websites for updates regarding the counseling process, registration dates, and seat allotment schedules. Since the AIQ seats cover half of the total postgraduate medical seats, this is a crucial phase for medical graduates aiming to pursue higher education in specialized fields.
With lowered cutoff scores and the merit list now public, NEET PG 2025 candidates are one step closer to securing their dream specialization. Aspirants are advised to keep their documents ready, download their scorecards on time, and stay updated with the official announcements to avoid missing any critical deadlines.
