The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a clarification regarding the eligibility of National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) students for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) Undergraduate 2025. The clarification follows concerns over discrepancies between the National Testing Agency’s (NTA) NEET-UG Bulletin 2025 and NMC regulations.
Responding to an RTI application dated February 11, 2025, the NMC stated that confusion had arisen regarding the eligibility of NIOS students due to interpretations of the NEET-UG Bulletin 2025. The commission clarified that students who have pursued their education through NIOS, state open schools, or private candidates are eligible to appear for NEET UG under the Graduate Medical Education Regulations (GMER) 2023.
NIOS students eligible for NEET UG 2025
Furthermore, the NMC noted that students are permitted to study an additional subject through NIOS, provided it is undertaken at an authorized institution. This clarification aims to address concerns among aspirants regarding their eligibility status.
Meanwhile, the National Testing Agency (NTA) began the online registration process for NEET UG 2025 on February 7. Interested candidates can apply for the exam through the official website, neet.nta.nic.in, until March 7, 2025.
NEET UG is the gateway for admission to MBBS, BDS, and other medical courses across India. The NMC’s clarification provides relief to NIOS students seeking to appear for the exam, ensuring they remain eligible under the latest regulations.
Candidates can check the official notice as provided here.
