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The NMC emphasised that candidates from NIOS, state open schools, or private candidates are all eligible for NEET UG 2025
The NMC confirmed that studies pursued through NIOS, including additional subjects, are valid for the exam. (Representative image/File)
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has clarified that candidates studying at the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) are eligible to apply for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG 2025). This clarification comes after a query was filed under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The NMC confirmed that studies pursued through NIOS, including additional subjects, are valid for the exam.
Addressing concerns about discrepancies between the bulletin and NMC regulations, the commission stated that the National Testing Agency (NTA), responsible for conducting NEET, adheres to NMC guidelines. The commission emphasised that candidates from NIOS, state open schools, or private candidates are all eligible for NEET UG 2025.
The queries include:
- Is National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) Board valid for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)?
- Can I do MBBS after studying only Biology as an additional subject from (NIOS) National Institute of Open Schooling?
- As per the revised policies of NMC, can NIOS students also appear for NEET exam? And can MBBS degree be obtained?
- As per the New Policy/Guidelines 2023, will candidates who have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English be eligible for NEET undergraduate?
- Can students who did not take Biology in 12th but have taken Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Additionally Biology from NIOS Board also appear for NEET undergraduate Exam or not?
“As per GMER-23 regulation’s on studying through NIOS is allowed for appearing for NEET UG Examinations,” reads the notice by NMC.
“The students are permitted to study an additional subject from NIOS with the condition that the study needs to be carried out from any authorized institutions,” it added.
According to the official schedule, NEET UG 2025 is scheduled to be conducted on May 4, 2025. The registration is underway and the last date to apply is March 7. Candidates will have 3 hours to complete the exam, which comprises 180 compulsory questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The exam carries a total of 720 marks, with all questions being mandatory. The exam pattern has been revised this year. There will be no optional questions this year.
