The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has lowered the NEET PG 2025 qualifying percentile to allow more candidates to participate in Round 3 counselling for the 2025–26 academic session. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare announced the change on January 13 to fill vacant postgraduate medical seats across India. The revision does not affect exam scores or ranks but expands eligibility: General & EWS candidates now need a 7th percentile (score 103), General PwBD 5th