byDinesh
Updated on - 1 May, 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.
NEET PG Exam Highlights 2024
NEET PG Exam Highlight 2024 | Details |
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Exam date | March 2024 (expected) |
Exam mode | Online |
Exam duration | 3 hours 30 minutes |
Number of questions | 200 |
Question type | Multiple choice |
Marking scheme | 4 marks for each correct answer, 1 mark deduction for each incorrect answer |
Syllabus | MBBS syllabus |
Eligibility | Candidates must have completed MBBS from a recognized university in India or abroad and must have a valid internship completion certificate. |
Reservation of seats | 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for OBC, 10% for EWS, and 5% for PwD |
Section | Subjects |
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Pre-Clinical | Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology |
Clinical | Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), Orthopaedics, Psychiatry |
Para-Clinical | Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Anesthesiology, Radiodiagnosis, Dermatology & Venereology |
The NEET PG exam is a highly competitive exam, and the chapter-wise weightage is important to consider when preparing for the exam. The following table shows the approximate chapter-wise weightage for the NEET PG exam 2024:
Subject | Chapter | Weightage (%) |
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Anatomy | Head and neck | 10 |
Anatomy | Upper limb | 8 |
Anatomy | Thorax and abdomen | 12 |
Anatomy | Lower limb | 8 |
Anatomy | Back and pelvis | 6 |
Anatomy | Surface anatomy | 4 |
Physiology | General physiology | 8 |
Physiology | Cardiovascular physiology | 10 |
Physiology | Respiratory physiology | 8 |
Physiology | Renal physiology | 8 |
Physiology | Neurophysiology | 10 |
Physiology | Endocrinology | 8 |
Physiology | Reproductive physiology | 6 |
Physiology | Gastrointestinal physiology | 6 |
Biochemistry | General biochemistry | 10 |
Biochemistry | Metabolism of carbohydrates | 10 |
Biochemistry | Metabolism of proteins | 8 |
Biochemistry | Metabolism of lipids | 8 |
Biochemistry | Enzymology | 8 |
Biochemistry | Molecular biology | 8 |
Biochemistry | Immunology | 8 |
Pharmacology | General pharmacology | 8 |
Pharmacology | Pharmacodynamics | 10 |
Pharmacology | Pharmacokinetics | 8 |
Pharmacology | Pharmacology of individual drug groups | 12 |
Pathology | General pathology | 8 |
Pathology | Systemic pathology | 16 |
Pathology | Clinical pathology | 8 |
Microbiology | General microbiology | 6 |
Microbiology | Bacteriology | 8 |
Microbiology | Virology | 6 |
Microbiology | Mycology | 4 |
Microbiology | Parasitology | 4 |
Medicine | Infectious diseases | 10 |
Medicine | Respiratory diseases | 10 |
Medicine | Cardiovascular diseases | 12 |
Medicine | Gastrointestinal diseases | 10 |
Medicine | Renal diseases | 8 |
Medicine | Hematological diseases | 8 |
Medicine | Neurological diseases | 10 |
Medicine | Endocrine disorders | 8 |
Surgery | General surgery | 12 |
Surgery | Cardiovascular surgery | 8 |
Surgery | Neurosurgery | 6 |
Surgery | Orthopedic surgery | 8 |
Surgery | Pediatric surgery | 6 |
Surgery | Urology | 6 |
Obstetrics & Gynecology | Normal pregnancy | 8 |
Obstetrics & Gynecology | Labor and delivery | 10 |
Obstetrics & Gynecology | Complications of pregnancy | 10 |
Obstetrics & Gynecology | Gynecological disorders | 8 |
Pediatrics | Growth and development | 8 |
Pediatrics | Common pediatric disorders | 12 |
Pediatrics | Immunizations | 6 |
Ophthalmology | Anatomy and physiology of the eye | 6 |
Ophthalmology | Common eye diseases | 6 |
Ophthalmology | Eye surgery | 4 |
Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) | Anatomy and physiology of the ear, nose, and throat | 6 |
Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) | Common ENT disorders | 6 |
Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) | ENT surgery | 4 |
Orthopaedics | Anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system | 6 |
Orthopaedics | Common orthopedic disorders | 8 |
Orthopaedics | Orthopedic surgery | 6 |
Psychiatry | Common mental disorders and their treatment | 6 |
Community Medicine | Public health | 6 |
Community Medicine | Epidemiology | 4 |
Community Medicine | Preventive medicine | 4 |
Forensic Medicine & Toxicology | Medicolegal aspects of death, injury, and poisoning | 4 |
Anesthesiology | General anesthesia | 4 |
Anesthesiology | Regional anesthesia | 4 |
Anesthesiology | Pediatric anesthesia | 4 |
Radiodiagnosis | Radiological anatomy | 4 |
Radiodiagnosis | Plain radiology | 4 |
Radiodiagnosis | Cross-sectional imaging | 4 |
Dermatology & Venereology | Common skin diseases | 4 |
Dermatology & Venereology | Sexually transmitted diseases | 4 |
1. Start early: Start your preparations 12-18 months before the exam to ensure you have enough time to revise various mock papers. The timing will allow you to go through the bulk of the outlined material in detail.
2. Make a timetable: It is fundamental that there should be a clear-cut and well-thought timetable. Ensure to invest ample time to each subject proportionate to its weightage in the examination. Settle on a schedule and stick to it.
3. Study NCERT books: NCERT books are not only your background but also looming resources for your learning. Make sure you have NCERTs topics mastered properly before you proceed to sophisticated literature.
4. Refer to standard books: The texts which will help in Medicine subjects will be found in Marrow for Medicine; the text that will be useful for Surgery will be PrepLadder; the text on Obstetrics and Gynecology will be Sakshi Arora; the supplements will be from Dr.Najeeb Videos if need be.
5. Take regular tests: Go for regular mock tests practice to help you get ready.
* Submit Past Year Questions with Solutions Find them out and work on the parts of you that require improvement.
6. Practice previous year questions: By dealing with the past year exam papers you also become aware of the typical exam format in addition to the most common topics (or questions).
7. Maintain revision notes: Learn to make short notes. Use tables and diagrams to prepare them from your reading. The mnemonics or keywords that have been used should be reviewed multiple times in the last 2-3 months leading up to the examination.
8. Work on your weaknesses: Everybody has different subjects that they find easy and subjects that they find difficult. Therefore, concentrate more on difficult ones. Refer to supplementary materials if it’s required.
9. Stay motivated: Try to keep your goal in your mind as you prepare, so you don’t lose sight of it. Connect to on-line discussion forums and interrupt your work for the sake of reenergizing.