NIOS Students Eligible for NEET UG 2025: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has officially clarified the eligibility of students from the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) for NEET 2025. This announcement comes after confusion arose due to differences between the NTA NEET-UG notification 2025 and the regulations set by NMC. The NMC clarification ensures that NIOS students, along with those from state open schools and private candidates, can appear for NEET UG under the Graduate Medical Education Regulations (GMER) 2023.
NEET 2025 registration started on February 7 and will continue until March 7. NIOS students aspiring to appear for NEET 2025 must complete the registration process before the deadline to be considered for issuing the admit card.
Key Update on NIOS Students Eligibility for NEET UG 2025
This clarification provided by the NMC brings relief to NIOS students who were previously uncertain about their eligibility for medical and allied courses in India. Here are the key updates regarding NIOS candidates’ eligibility for NEET UG 2025:
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The NMC has confirmed that students who have studied through NIOS or other state open schools are eligible to apply for NEET UG 2025.
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NIOS students can also take an additional subject if they study it through an approved institution.
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NIOS students must complete the NEET registration process before March 7, 11:50 PM.
RTI Inquiry on NIOS Students’ NEET Eligibility
A Right to Information (RTI) application dated February 11, 2025, sought clarification from the NMC regarding the eligibility of NIOS students for NEET UG. The application contained the following five key questions:
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Is the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) board valid for NEET UG?
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Are candidates who completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English eligible for NEET UG 2025?
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Can students pursue an MBBS after studying Biology as an additional subject from NIOS?
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Under the latest NMC policies, can NIOS students appear for NEET UG and pursue an MBBS degree?
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Can students who did not study Biology in Class 12 but later took it additionally from NIOS qualify for NEET UG?
NMC’s Official Response to RTI Inquiry
In response to the RTI inquiry for NIOS students’ eligibility for NEET, the NMC confirmed that under the GMER-2023 regulations, students from NIOS and state open schools are allowed to appear for NEET UG. However, those taking Biology as an additional subject must ensure that their studies are completed through approved institutions. The Commission also confirmed that the NTA follows regulations set by the NMC, meaning that students meeting the criteria under GMER-2023 will not face issues in appearing for the exam.
NEET UG 2025 Exam Details
Most candidates appearing for the NEET exam aim to secure a seat in MBBS and BDS courses across various medical colleges in India. However, according to the official notification for NEET 2025, candidates’ scores will also be considered for admission into courses such as BAMS, BVSc, AH, BUMS, and BSMS under the Indian System of Medicine, as well as BHMS under the National Commission for Homeopathy.
Here are the key details of the NEET UG 2025 exam:
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NEET 2025 exam is scheduled to take place on May 4, 2025
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The exam will be conducted in Pen-and-paper (Offline) mode.
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Candidates will have the option to take the NEET UG exam in any of the 13 languages approved by NTA. Language options available for NEET 225 are English, Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Gujarati, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
NIOS Students Eligible for NEET UG 2025 FAQs
Q1. Is NIOS eligible for NEET 2025?
Ans. Yes, NIOS students are eligible to apply and appear for the NEET 2025 exam.
Q2. Do colleges accept NIOS?
Ans. Yes, most medical colleges accept students who completed their schooling from the NIOS board.
Q3. Does AIIMS accept NIOS?
Ans. Yes, AIIMS accepts passing certificates issued by the NIOS board for admitting students to its medical courses.
Q4. What is the last date of NEET 2025 registration?
Ans. The last date for NEET 2025 registration is March 7.
Q5. Do NIOS students need to follow a different registration process for NEET 2025?
Ans. No, NIOS students don’t need to follow a different registration process for NEET. Like every candidate, NIOS students also need to register for NEET, fill out the application form, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee before the deadline to be eligible for taking the exam.