Last verified: 27 April 2026 against NBEMS published results and session-wise pass rate notifications. natboard.edu.in · nmc.org.in
Quick Answer
The NEET-PG & INICET pass rate over the last decade has fluctuated between ~12.8% and ~35%. December sessions consistently outperform June. December 2025 closed at 23.9%; June 2025 was 18.6%. Of the 35,000–45,000 candidates who register each session, only 6,000–13,000 actually pass.
Session-Wise Pass Rate (10-Year View)
| Session | Approx. Pass Rate |
|---|---|
| 2016 – 2018 | 20% – 25% |
| 2019 sessions | 18% – 22% |
| 2020 – 2021 (COVID era) | Variable, limited data |
| June 2022 | ~10.5% |
| December 2022 | ~32.2% |
| June 2023 | ~12.8% |
| December 2023 | ~21% |
| June 2024 | ~20.9% |
| December 2024 | ~29.2% |
| June 2025 | 18.6% |
| December 2025 | 23.9% |
Three Patterns That Repeat Every Year
- December outperforms June. The December attempt almost always sees higher pass rates — typically 5–15 percentage points more. June often functions as a trial run for under-prepared candidates.
- The trend is not improving. Pass rates oscillate; they don't climb. The exam difficulty is real, not a perception problem. What changes the pass rate is candidate preparation strategy.
- Most candidates fail. Of 35,000–45,000 candidates per session, 22,000–35,000 do not pass. The bar is unforgiving, but the topic distribution is highly predictable from PYQs.
What This Means for Your June 2026 Prep
- → Don't underestimate the exam — June 2026 will likely follow the lower-pass-rate June pattern.
- → Use historical PYQ trends to allocate study time by subject weightage.
- → Take at least 5 full-length Grand Tests in real exam pattern before exam day.
- → Aim for 200+ marks (not just 150) — adds a safety buffer for cut-off variations.
Strategy note: the candidates in the 20–25% who pass usually share one trait — they let the data of past papers decide their preparation order, not the table of contents of a textbook. See our 10-year PYQ trend analysis for the full breakdown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NEET-PG & INICET pass rate in 2025?▼
December 2025 had a pass rate of approximately 23.9%. June 2025 was lower at 18.6%. The annual average for 2025 is around 21.3%.
What is the average NEET-PG & INICET pass rate over the last decade?▼
The NEET-PG & INICET pass rate over the last 10 years has ranged from approximately 12.8% (June 2023) to 35% (best years). The decade-average is roughly 20–22%.
Why are December NEET-PG & INICET pass rates higher than June?▼
December sessions consistently outperform June because many candidates use the June attempt as a trial run, then prepare more seriously for December. The December candidate pool tends to include more disciplined repeaters and well-prepared first-timers.
How many candidates appear for NEET-PG & INICET each session?▼
Approximately 35,000–45,000 candidates register per session. Of these, only 6,000–13,000 typically clear the exam, depending on the difficulty of that paper.
Is the NEET-PG & INICET getting easier over time?▼
No — pass rates have not steadily improved. They have oscillated between roughly 10% and 35% over the last decade. The exam difficulty is genuinely high; what swings the number is candidate preparation strategy.
10-year session data
NBEMS official sources
Updated 2026
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