Senior Content Specialist | Updated On - May 1, 2024
NEET PG, a national entrance test that is held in India for final year students who pursued MBBS and wish to enroll for higher learning programs in MD, MS, Diploma and PG DNB degrees. This entrance exam is an incredibly important system and is conducted by the National Board of Examinations, which ensures that out of thousands of postgraduate medical seats for admission applicants this would be the single entry and exit exam.
Exam for NEET PG caters to nearly 1.5 lakh aspirants every year which is undoubtedly the most competitive exam in the country. It is, thus, process of applying and integrating the theory and practice from the whole range of subjects in the MBBS curriculum. The examination is conducted as a computer-based test which is online conducted for 3.5 hour duration with multiple choice questions. By differentiating on cognitive levels and testing the candidates' notional understanding rather than factual knowledge, it asseses their intellectual level.
Although a predicted date cannot be given, the NEET PG 2023 provisional results are expected to come out by the end of March, this year. The last merit list will come out in April 2023. The admissions process will start from April 2023 based on merit. The popular belief is, NEET PG 2024 will probably be held in the first quarter of 2024. But, however, the official notification which will be released by the NBE is yet to make any update on the upcoming exam.
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Postgraduate)
Conducting Body
National Board of Examinations (NBE)
Exam Mode
Computer-based
Exam Date
March/April 2024
Exam Duration
3 hours and 30 minutes
Number of Questions
200
Question Type
Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
Negative Marking
Yes, 1 mark for each wrong answer
Minimum Qualifying Marks
50% for general category candidates and 40% for reserved category candidates
Application Process
Online through the NBE website
Application Fees
Rs. 1700/- for general category candidates, Rs. 1600/- for EWS/OBC-NCL candidates, Rs. 1000/- for SC/ST/PwBD/Transgender candidates, and Rs. 9500/- for foreign national candidates
Syllabus
Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
Cut-off
Varies depending on the category and the number of seats available
Indian nationals, OCI/PIO/NRIs, and foreign national candidates are eligible to apply.
Age
Candidates must have completed the age of 17 years as on 31st December 2024. There will be no upper age limit to appear in NEET PG.
Qualifications
Candidates must have passed theMBBS degree or provisional MBBS pass certificate from an MCI-recognized institution. Internship: Completion of a one-year internship by the designated cutoff date is mandatory.
Marks
Candidates must have passed the qualifying examination with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for the PWD category and 40% for the SC/ST/OBC category). Candidates pursuing the qualifying exam are also eligible to apply.
Registration
Candidates must have a valid Registration Certificate issued by the Medical Council of India (MCI) or any State Medical Council (SMC).
NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post-Graduation) is a national-level entrance exam conducted in India for admission to various postgraduate medical courses, such as MD/MS/PG Diploma courses.
The NEET PG exam is conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE), which is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
NEET PG covers admission to Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Surgery (MS), and PG Diploma courses in various medical colleges across India.
As of my last update in September 2021, the basic eligibility criteria include having a recognized MBBS degree and a one-year internship completed by the cutoff date. Please check the official NEET PG website or the latest information brochure for the most accurate and up-to-date eligibility criteria.
NEET PG is usually conducted once a year.
NEET PG is a computer-based test (CBT) consisting of multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The exam includes subjects like Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Pathology, Forensic Medicine, Social & Preventive Medicine, General Medicine, Pediatrics, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, ENT, Ophthalmology, and more.
The syllabus for NEET PG is based on the curriculum taught during the MBBS program. It covers all the major subjects of clinical and pre-clinical medicine.
The NEET PG exam is typically conducted once a year. The exact date may vary, so it's important to check the official NEET PG website or the information bulletin for the current year's schedule.
You can stay updated about the NEET PG exam dates by regularly checking the official NEET PG website, subscribing to official notifications, and following reputable medical education websites for updates.
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