Significant changes in NEET-PG 2025 cut-off, paving the way for the admission of over 18,000 candidates..

NEET-PG 2025 Admissions: In view of the large number of vacant postgraduate medical seats across the country, the NBEMS has revised the qualifying cut-off percentile for NEET-PG 2025. This decision was taken after more than 18,000 PG seats remained vacant in government and private medical colleges after the second round of counseling. This move aims to utilize all available seats and provide the country with more trained medical specialists. This means that candidates with lower cut-off scores will now also be able to get admission in NEET-PG, which is a great relief.

Seat Allocation Process

The NEET-PG exam is conducted for admission to postgraduate medical courses such as MD, MS, PG Diploma, and DNB after completing MBBS. This means that all candidates appearing for NEET-PG are MBBS doctors who have completed their degree and internship. NEET-PG is merely a ranking system through which seats are allocated transparently and based on merit through counseling. Previously, due to the high cut-offs, there were fewer eligible candidates despite the availability of seats.

Key Points Regarding NEET-PG Admissions

Admissions will be strictly based on merit and NEET-PG rank.
Seat allocation will only be done through the authorized counseling process; there will be no direct or arbitrary admissions.
Seats will be allotted based on rank and the candidate's preferences.
There will be no compromise on the quality of education; only the eligibility criteria have been broadened.
Transparency and fairness will be maintained throughout the entire process.

Role of the IMA

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) had formally requested a change in the cut-off on January 12, 2026, to prevent PG seats from remaining vacant and to strengthen healthcare services. This decision, taken on January 13, 2026, is a result of that demand. This will also provide relief to thousands of candidates who were previously ineligible due to not meeting the cut-off.

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