Eligibility
Institutes Not Covered by NEET PG
Not every PG medical seat in India is filled through NEET PG. As per the NBEMS NEET-PG page, the following institutes are not covered by centralised MD/MS admissions through NEET PG.
Institutes Outside NEET PG
Institute | Location |
|---|---|
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) | New Delhi and other AIIMS |
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) | Chandigarh |
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) | Puducherry |
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) | Bengaluru |
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) | Thiruvananthapuram |
These institutes admit students through INI-CET (Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test) and their own processes.
Key Takeaways
AIIMS, PGIMER, JIPMER, NIMHANS and SCTIMST are outside NEET PG.
They admit through INI-CET.
All other MD/MS/PG Diploma seats use NEET PG.
Pro Tip: If you are targeting AIIMS or PGIMER, prepare for INI-CET as well — the syllabus overlaps heavily with NEET PG.
Source: NBEMS NEET-PG page (natboard.edu.in)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AIIMS admission through NEET PG?
No. AIIMS is not covered by NEET PG centralised admissions; it admits through INI-CET.
Which institutes do not use NEET PG?
AIIMS (New Delhi and others), PGIMER Chandigarh, JIPMER Puducherry, NIMHANS Bengaluru and SCTIMST Thiruvananthapuram.
Can a state or private college hold its own PG entrance?
No. NBEMS states no state government or private college/university shall conduct a separate entrance for MD/MS/PG Diploma.