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NEET PG – National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Postgraduate Medical Courses

NEET PG

NEET PG is a national postgraduate medical entrance exam conducted by NBEMS for admission to MD, MS and other eligible PG medical courses in India. This hub covers NEET PG eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, results, scorecards, counselling, previous-year resources and official updates. Candidates generally need an MBBS qualification, valid medical registration and completion of the required internship. Session-specific dates and conditions are published separately by NBEMS.

Min. Qual.: MBBS Graduate
Mode: CBT (Computer-Based)
Level: Central

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Eligibility Criteria

Recognised MBBS degree or provisional MBBS pass certificate, valid medical registration, and completion of the required one-year internship by the applicable session cut-off, subject to NBEMS eligibility rules.

NEET PG eligibility is based on the requirements prescribed by NBEMS for the relevant admission session. Candidates are generally required to hold an MBBS degree or provisional MBBS pass certificate recognised under the applicable medical education regulations, possess permanent or provisional registration of their MBBS qualification with the competent medical council, and complete the prescribed internship requirement by the cut-off announced for that session.

The internship cut-off date, registration requirements, documentation rules and any special eligibility conditions may change between admission sessions. Candidates should therefore verify the current NEET PG Information Bulletin before applying.

Qualifications Required

  • MBBS Graduate
Nationality: As prescribed by NBEMS for the applicable admission session.

Age Relaxation

NEET PG eligibility is based primarily on medical qualification, registration and internship requirements. Refer to the current NBEMS Information Bulletin for session-specific eligibility conditions.

Selection Process

NEET PG is an eligibility-cum-ranking entrance examination for postgraduate medical admission. Candidates take the examination and receive a score and rank. Admission is then completed through the applicable counselling process, where seat allotment depends on rank, eligibility, reservation rules, choices submitted by the candidate, seat availability and document verification.

All India Quota and participating institutional counselling may be handled through the relevant central counselling authority, while State and Union Territory authorities conduct counselling for seats under their respective jurisdiction.

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NEET PG Examination

Candidates appear for the computer-based NEET PG entrance examination conducted by NBEMS.

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Result and Rank Declaration

NBEMS publishes the result, score and NEET PG rank after the examination.

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Counselling Registration

Qualified candidates register for the applicable central or state counselling process.

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Choice Filling and Locking

Candidates select and lock their preferred colleges, courses and available seat choices.

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Seat Allotment

Seats are allotted based on rank, category, preferences, eligibility and seat availability.

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Document Verification

Candidates submit the required academic, identity, registration and eligibility documents for verification.

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Admission and Reporting

Candidates report to the allotted institution, complete admission formalities and confirm the allotted seat.

Exam Pattern

NEET PG is conducted as a computer-based postgraduate medical entrance examination. The paper tests knowledge and application of concepts across the MBBS curriculum, covering pre-clinical, para-clinical and clinical subjects.

The exact number of questions, duration, marking method and any session-specific examination changes should be taken from the current NBEMS Information Bulletin. Candidates should use this Hub for the stable structure of the examination and refer to the relevant annual notification for current-session details.

Mode

CBT (Computer-Based)

Duration

As prescribed in the current NBEMS Information Bulletin

Examination duration and session instructions should be verified from the latest NBEMS Information Bulletin.

Marking Scheme

  • The NEET PG marking scheme, including marks awarded for correct responses, negative marking and any session-specific instructions, is prescribed by NBEMS in the Information Bulletin for the relevant examination session.
  • Candidates should verify the current bulletin before relying on a fixed marking pattern.

Syllabus Overview

The NEET PG syllabus broadly covers subjects taught during the MBBS course and evaluates candidates across pre-clinical, para-clinical and clinical disciplines.

Major areas include Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine, Community Medicine, General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Orthopaedics, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Radiodiagnosis, Anaesthesiology and other subjects forming part of undergraduate medical education.

Preparation should focus on conceptual understanding, clinical application, diagnosis, investigation, treatment principles and integration of knowledge across subjects rather than isolated memorisation.

Candidates should consult the current NBEMS Information Bulletin and official examination guidance for the exact syllabus framework applicable to the relevant examination session.

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Key Subjects

Pre-Clinical Subjects Para-Clinical Subjects Clinical Subjects Anatomy Physiology Biochemistry Pathology Pharmacology Microbiology Forensic Medicine Community Medicine General Medicine General Surgery Obstetrics and Gynaecology Paediatrics Ophthalmology ENT Orthopaedics Dermatology Psychiatry Radiodiagnosis Anaesthesiology

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