The National Medical Commission (Under Graduate Medical Education Board), on February 26, 2025, issued a public notice clarifying that students who have completed their 10+2 courses from the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) are eligible to appear for NEET-UG 2025. This clarification follows concerns raised over the NEET-UG 2025 bulletin issued by NTA, which was believed to be inconsistent with NMC regulations.

Key Highlights of the NMC Notice:

1. The National Medical Commission (NMC) confirms that students from the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) are eligible for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and can pursue an MBBS degree.
2. Candidates who have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English or have taken Biology as an additional subject from NIOS (through authorized institutions) are eligible for NEET-UG 2025.

This clarification has brought relief to many NIOS students aspiring to appear for NEET-UG 2025 and build a successful medical career.
For any related query, visit the NMC official Website.