NEET PG 2025: Over 2.42 Lakh Candidates Appear, Marking India’s Largest Single-Shift Computer-Based Medical Exam

The NEET PG 2025 exam was the first exam in history to have over 2,42,000 candidates enter the medical field and take the exam conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) on August 3, 2025. A major medical entrance exam that carries significant weight towards enrolment in a postgraduate medicine course such as MD, MS and PG diploma, this was a landmark exercise conducted in one shift in 1,052 exam centres across 233 cities, hailed as the largest single-shift computer-based exam ever done in the country.

Robust Security and Transparent Processes

In order to regain the trust in the examination system and make it fair, NBEMS introduced multi-level security system:

1. Over 2,200 doctors belonging to different medical colleges and hospitals accredited by NBEMS were hired as appraisers who supervised the invigilation and conduct of exams.
2. Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) and 300+ cyber commandos support had ensured an end to cheating and cyber scams in test centres.
3. More than 200 NBEMS officers were put on at the exam to do live, real time monitoring of CCTV cameras throughout the centres and the senior officials were part of a flying squad to do random checks.
4. To block unauthorized communication, mobile signal jammers were used at all centres and state police and district administrations were put to work to ensure law and order and stable power supply.

Exam Format and Candidates Experience

1. This exam covered 200 multiple-choice questions over pre-clinical, para-clinical and clinical medical subjects.
2. The test was allotted 3.5 hours in which candidates were expected to complete.
3. The majority of students characterized the paper as moderate to easy with the clinical part getting a more difficult assessment with experts now forecasting a potentially higher cut-off this year.
4. The single-shift format was mandated by the Supreme Court to ensure fairness, following concerns about inconsistencies in multi-shift exams. 

Future of NEET PG 2025 Aspirants.

By early September, the results of NEET PG 2025 can be expected. The NEET PG scores are used during admissions into MD, MS, and PG Diploma medical colleges in the country. The next step in postgraduate medical admission happens soon after the results are announced as it can only be followed by the release of counselling schedules and cut-offs.

The smooth execution and massive scale of NEET PG 2025 mark a significant milestone for India’s medical education system. It is not only indicative of the increasing number of medical graduates competing to specialize; it also demonstrates the ability of India to administer high stakes exams that are tech driven and come with strict security and supervision.