Candidates Can Download Scorecards from August 29 at natboard.edu.in
New Delhi, August 20, 2025: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has announced the results for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2025. Candidates who appeared for the postgraduate medical entrance exam on August 3, 2025, can now check their scores on the official website, natboard.edu.in. The NEET PG 2025 cut-off scores, determining eligibility for MD/MS/DNB/DrNB (Direct 6 Years Courses) and PG Medical Diploma Courses, have also been released, varying by category. Individual scorecards will be available for download from August 29, 2025, for a period of six months.
NEET PG 2025 Cut-Off Scores
The NEET PG 2025 cut-off represents the minimum marks required to qualify for admission, based on percentiles established by NBEMS. These cut-offs vary depending on factors like exam difficulty, the number of candidates (over 2.42 lakh appeared this year), and available postgraduate medical seats (74,306 as per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare). Below are the category-wise cut-off scores for NEET PG 2025:
- General/EWS Category: 50th percentile, corresponding to 276 marks out of 800.
- General PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities): 45th percentile, corresponding to 255 marks out of 800.
- SC/ST/OBC (including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC): 40th percentile, corresponding to 235 marks out of 800.
NBEMS has clarified that responses submitted by candidates will not be subject to re-evaluation, re-checking, or re-totalling under any circumstances.
How to Check NEET PG 2025 Results
Candidates can follow these steps to access their results:
- Visit the official NBEMS website at natboard.edu.in or nbe.edu.in.
- Click on the “NEET PG 2025 Result” link on the homepage.
- Enter your registration number, date of birth, and other required credentials.
- Submit the details to view your result, including marks scored and NEET PG 2025 Rank.
- Download the scorecard and take a printout for future reference.
Individual scorecards, detailing marks and ranks, will be available for download from August 29, 2025, and will remain accessible for six months. For any queries, candidates can contact NBEMS at 011-45593000 or via the Communication Web Portal at exam.natboard.edu.in/communication.php?page=main.
Comparison with Previous Years
The NEET PG cut-off scores have fluctuated in recent years due to changes in exam patterns and candidate performance:
- NEET PG 2024: The qualifying percentile was 50th for General/EWS, 45th for UR PwBD, and 40th for SC/ST/OBC (including PwBD). Specific cut-off marks were not detailed in the provided information but followed a similar percentile structure.
- NEET PG 2023: The qualifying percentile was reduced to zero across all categories to accommodate more candidates, a significant departure from standard practice.
- NEET PG 2022: The cut-off for General/EWS was lowered from the 50th to the 35th percentile, UR PwBD from 45th to 20th, and SC/ST/OBC from 40th to 20th percentile.
This year’s exam, conducted in a single shift on August 3, 2025, across 301 cities and 1,052 test centers, was reported to be of easy to moderate difficulty, potentially leading to higher cut-offs compared to previous years.
Next Steps for Candidates
Qualified candidates will be eligible to participate in the counseling process for admission to MD/MS/PG Diploma and Post MBBS DNB/DrNB courses for the 2025-26 academic session. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will conduct counseling for All India 50% Quota seats, while state authorities will generate merit lists for State Quota seats based on their respective criteria. Candidates are advised to regularly check natboard.edu.in and nbe.edu.in for updates on counseling schedules and seat allotment.
Public Reaction and Expectations
The announcement of NEET PG 2025 results has sparked discussions among candidates. Some, like Vaibhav Sharma, an MBBS student, noted the exam’s moderate difficulty and anticipated higher cut-offs due to rank inflation. “Felt like the easiest NEET PG exam in years. Rank inflation’s gonna be crazy this year,” he commented. However, posts on X suggest mixed expectations, with some candidates hoping cut-offs remain stable, referencing the low pass rate in similar exams like FMGE.
Moving Forward
The release of NEET PG 2025 results marks a critical step for over 2.42 lakh candidates vying for postgraduate medical seats. With scorecards available soon and counseling on the horizon, aspirants must stay proactive in tracking updates. Will the single-shift exam and reported ease of questions significantly impact admissions? The counseling process will reveal the full picture.
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