Exam Detail

NEET PGNational Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post-Graduate courses

  • Test Level-: National Level
  •     Eligibility-: Graduation
  • Duration-:3 Hours 30 Minutes
  • Stream-: Medical
  • Medium-: English
  • Examination Mode-: Online
  • Total Questions-: 200

NEET PG 2024 registration started online on April 16, 2024. The last date to submit NEET PG 2024 application form is May 6, 2024NEET PG 2024 exam date was preponed earlier from July 7 to June 23, 2024. The revised exam date was announced following a meeting held among various stakeholders including National Board of Examinations (NBE), Post Graduate Medical Education Board, Directorate General of Health Science, National Testing Agency (NTA) etc. Candidates must note the internship deadline remains unchanged, i.e August 15, 2024. NBE will announce result by July 15, 2024

Earlier, NBE reduced exam fee for NEET PG 2024 for all categories. The fee has been reduced by INR 750. Earlier, candidates of general category had to pay INR 4,250 as exam fee. NEET PG 2024 date along with other crucial details for the exam including application process, eligibility criteria, pattern etc will be released along with the official information brochure. 

NEET PG 2024 application form has been released on April 16, 2024. Candidates have to register online to access and submit application for the exam. NEET PG 2024 registration can be done at nbe.edu.in once NBE will activate the link. Candidates must note NBE will accept only online application form for NEET PG 2024. Offline or any other mode of applications will not be accepted for the exam.

NEET PG 2024 application form process involves registration, filling details in the application form, uploading documents, paying application fee and choosing exam centre. For registration, candidates should have a valid email ID and mobile number. After successful registration, a login ID and password is generated. NBE will issue admit card to candidates who apply successfully and fulfill all other eligibility criteria. NEET PG 2024 admit card will be released online and candidates will have to download it with login credentials. 

 

What is NEET PG ?

NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post-Graduation), is conducted for providing admission to various MD (doctor of medicine) MS (Master of surgery) and PG Diploma courses across the country. The National Board of Examinations (NBE) conducts the exam once a year in computer-based mode. The scores are also used for taking admission to postgraduate MBBS DNB courses. The exam is conducted for 13,649 MS seats, 26,168 MD seats, and 922 PG Diploma seats offered by various medical colleges in India.

NEET PG 2024 Highlights

Candidates can refer to the table given below for important highlights for NEET PG 2024 exam: 

Event

Details

Exam name

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post-Graduate courses (NEET PG)

Conducting body

National Board of Examinations (NBE)

Exam level

Postgraduate exam at National level

Exam frequency

Once a year

Mode of the examination

Computer-based test

Official website

nbu.edu.in

Courses offered

MD/MS/PG Diploma/DNB post-MBBS

Exam fess

  • 5,015 (for General and OBC)
  • 3,835 (for SC/ST/PWD/Physically Handicapped)

Exam duration

3.5 hours (210 minutes)

Total marks

800

Total questions

200

Number of test cities

267

Marking scheme

  • +4 marks for correct response
  • -1 for incorrect response
  • No marks for unattempted question

Language/Medium

English only

NEET PG total seats

  • 26,168 Doctor of Medicine (MD)
  • 13,649 Master of Surgery (MS)
  • 922 PG Diploma

Official website

natboard.edu.in

Contact details

Helpline number-022-61087595

Email ID-helpdesknbeexam@natboard.edu.in

 

NEET PG Scores valid for admission to the following:

  • All India 50 per cent quota seats for MD/MS/PG Diploma courses across all states, except Andhra Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Telangana
  • State quota seats for MD/MS/PG Diploma courses for all States/Union Territories of India, including the three mentioned above
  • MD/MS/PG Diploma courses offered by Private Medical Colleges, Institutions & Universities/Deemed Universities across India
  • MD/MS/PG Diploma courses offered by Armed Forces Medical Services Institutions
  • DNB Broad specialty courses 

NEET PG 2024 Eligibility Criteria 

Candidates who wish to apply for the exam or who wish to participate in the counselling process must check the eligibility criteria before applying for it. NBE releases NEET PG eligibility criteria along with the information brochure. NEET PG eligibility criteria have been summarised below:

  • Aspirants must possess an MBBS degree/provisional Pass Certificate which is recognised as per the provisions of the Indian Medical Council Act 1956 
  • They should also possess a permanent/ provisional registration certificate of MBBS qualification issued by the Medical Council of India or State Medical Council
  • They must have completed the duration of their internship on or before August 15, 2024

NEET PG Pattern 2024

Along with the syllabys for NEET PG, candidates need to have an idea about exam patern as well. The exam pattern provides an insight about the test paper thereby candidates able to plan in advance. The official exam pattern for NEET PG 2024 will be released along with information brochure. Highlights of NEET PG 2024 pattern as per the existing trend:

Particulars

Details

Mode of the examination

Online

Medium of the examination

English (only)

Duration of the examination

3.5 hours

Total marks

800

Number of questions

200

Type of questions

Multiple-choice questions

Negative marking

Yes

NEET PG Counselling 2024

Using the cut off for NEET PG 2024, NBE will release NEET PG merit list 2024 containing merit rank. On the basis of merit rank, candidates will be called for NEET PG 2024 counselling for admission to 50% AIQ seats, 100% seats in deemed/central universities and ESIC/AFMS institutes.

To appear for the counselling of NEET PG 2024, aspirants need to register themselves using personal, contact and other details. While registering, aspirants have to provide their preferences of colleges as well as courses, in which they wish to get admission. Based on these preferences, All India Rank, seats available, reservation criteria, and other factors, the admission to MD, MS and PG Diploma courses will be done.

Online Registration for Counselling 

Aspirants are required to register themselves on the official website of MCC and fill the application form to participate in the NEET PG 2024 counselling. Only those candidates who will register on the official website of MCC will be able to participate in the NEET 2024 counselling. Qualifying NEET PG 2024 is compulsory for participating in the counselling. The application/registration process for counselling involves the following steps:

  • Creating a profile on the official website of MCC
  • Completing the application form of NEET PG 2024 counselling 
  • Uploading the required documents
  • Depositing the application fee for counselling (credit card/ debit card/ net banking)
  • Choice filling and locking
  • Printing a copy of the duly filled application form

NEET PG Reservation: The Revised Criteria

In 2021, Centre had approved 27 and 10 per cent NEET PG reservations for OBC and EWS candidates respectively in 50 per cent All India Quota seats. Candidates who belong to the OBC category (non-creamy layer) as per the Central OBC list, will compete for 50 per cent seats in government medical and dental colleges across the country via AIQ. Candidates don't need the domicile of any particular state for admission to 50 per cent AIQ seats. Similarly, those who belong to EWS (Economic Weaker Section) will be eligible for 10 per cent quota in NEET PG admission. Candidates of both categories need to produce the relevant documents at the time of admission. For candidates of SC and ST categories, there is already a reservation of 15 and 7.5 per cent respectively in NEET PG admission. 

The following Medical colleges are not covered by centralised admissions for MD/MS seats through NEET PG for 2024 session:

  • AIIMS, New Delhi
  • PGIMER, Chandigarh
  • SGPGIMS, Lucknow
  • JIPMER, Puducherry
  • NIMHANS, Bengaluru
  • Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum

How to apply online for NEET PG 2024 exam

The steps to fill NEET PG application form are mentioned below.

  • NEET PG 2024 online registration
  • Filling of NEET PG application form
  • Choosing NEET PG exam city
  • Uploading scanned images
  • NEET PG application fee payment
  • Printout of the confirmation page

NEET PG 2024 photo specification

The NBE has released the guidelines to upload scanned NEET PG images of photo, signature, and left-hand thumb impression in the NEET PG application form 2024. Candidates can check the NEET PG image upload instructions, formats, documents required availabe in the NEET PG information bulletin. Check the NEET PG specifications below.

  • The NEET PG photo size dimension must be 3.5X4.5 cm.
  • For the signature, the file size should be between 6X3 cm.
  • The left-hand thumb impression size must be around 4X3 cm.

Steps to fill NEET PG 2024 application form?

Below is the step-by-step guide on filling out the NEET PG 2024 application form for the candidate’s reference. Medical graduates will be able to complete the application form in six steps.

Step 1: Online registration for NEET PG 2024

To register for NEET PG 2024, candidates will have to click on the link provided on this page. Candidates will be redirected to a new window where they will have to click on NEET PG 2024 registration. An instruction page will appear on the screen. After reading the guidelines carefully, candidates will have to click on the ‘Proceed’ button to move further. The next page will display the flowchart and details for online submission of the application form of NEET PG 2024. Click on ‘proceed’ for new registration.

Enter basic details for NEET 2024 registration

  • Candidate's name
  • Father’s name
  • Mother’s name
  • Permanent address
  • ID proof
  • Contact details
  • Email ID

Once the registration details are complete, candidates will either have to click on the ‘save and proceed’ button or the ‘save and exit button’ in case they wish to complete the application form later.

NEET PG candidate ID generation: If a candidate selects the ‘save and proceed’ option, the candidate ID is generated and is sent to the registered email ID and mobile number of the applicant. Also, candidates will have to change their password for security purposes.

NEET PG login page: Once the password is changed, candidates will be directed to NEET PG login window. By entering the candidate ID, password and provided captcha code, candidates will have to log into the portal. Candidates can check the image of the candidate login below.

NEET-PG-Candidate-loging

 

Step 2: Filling of NEET PG application form 2024

On successful login, the registered details in NEET PG 2024 application form will appear on the screen. Candidates wishing to edit or update the details can do the same by clicking on ‘edit’ button. Else, they can click on ‘proceed’ to complete the remaining NEET PG application process.

Candidates will have to enter the below mentioned details in the NEET PG 2024 application form.

  • Personal details: Name, date of birth, gender, nationality, etc.
  • Qualification details: Qualifying exam (MBBS), exam status, state, university details, state of Class 10 and 12
  • Academic details: Total marks secured in MBBS exam
  • Internship details: status of internship (completed/undergoing), start and completed date of the internship, total days of internship
  • Medical registration details: Registration type (permanent or provisional), registration date and number, issuance authority

Once all the details are entered, candidates must verify and then click on ‘save and proceed’ to move for the next step.

Step 3: Selection of NEET PG exam centre

Moving further in the application form process, applicants will have to choose the preferred city/location where they want to take the exam. Selecting the NEET PG exam centre 2024, candidates can check the availability of seats in different cities. The selection of the NEET PG 2024 exam city is done based on first come first serve. The authority will release a list of NEET PG 2024 exam centres along with the information brochure.

Note: Candidates must note that the NEET PG exam city will be confirmed only after the successful payment of application fee. Once the application fee is paid the final NEET PG exam city will appear on the screen with the availability of a seat. Applicants will have to click on the ‘select’ option for confirmation of the exam centre.

Step 4: Uploading scanned images in NEET PG application form 2024

After selecting the exam city, candidates will have to upload the scanned images of their passport size photograph, signature and left-thumb impression, as per the specifications set by the authority. Once the passport size photograph, signature and left-hand thumb impression are uploaded, a confirmation message will be displayed on the screen. Medical graduates will have to click on the ‘accept’ button to redirect to the new page.

Candidates can check the prescribed specifications for uploading the scanned images from the table below.

NEET PG application form images specifications

Images to be uploaded

Specifications

Format

Size

Dimension

Passport size photograph

.JPEG/.JPG/.GIF/.PNG

50-100 kb

3.5X4.5 cm

Signature

.JPEG/.JPG/.GIF/.PNG

10-50 kb

6X3 cm

Left-hand thumb impression

.JPEG/.JPG/.GIF/.PNG

10-50 kb

4X3 cm

Step 5: NEET PG application fee 2024 payment

Before choosing the preferred exam city, candidates will have to click on the option of online payment for submitting the NEET PG 2024 form. The application fee of NEET PG 2024 can be paid in online mode through credit/debit cards or net banking. Once the payment is done, a new page indicating the payment details will appear on the screen and the payment receipt will be generated. Candidates can either click on ‘print’ to get a copy of it or proceed to the next step.

NEET PG application fee

Category

Application fee (in Rs)

General and OBC

Rs. 3,500

SC/ST/PWD

Rs. 2,500

Step 6: Take printout of the complete NEET PG application form 2024

Once all the steps are done, the filled application form of NEET PG 2024 will be displayed on the screen. Candidates must print the application form and preserve it for future reference.

NEET PG 2024 application form correction window

NBE will allow the candidates to edit/rectify their application forms by opening the NEET PG 2024 correction window  However, applicants will be able to edit only a few details. Therefore, candidates should use the opportunity to correct the filled details in the application form as the details mentioned in the application form will be later verified at the time of counselling and joining the designated college/institute. The list of details that can and cannot be edited has been mentioned below.

NEET PG correction window 2024: Fields that can be corrected

  1. Date of birth
  2. Category of candidate
  3. Gender
  4. Physical Disability Status
  5. EWS status

NEET PG 2024 application form: Fields that cannot be edited

  1. Name of candidate
  2. Email ID
  3. Test city
  4. Nationality
  5. Mobile Number

Candidates must upload the photographs, signatures, and thumb Impressions in the prescribed format. The request to change the above-mentioned details in the NEET PG application form 2024 will not be entertained under any circumstances after the deadline.

Subjects in NEET PG 2024 Syllabus

Pre-clinical Subjects

  • Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • Biochemistry

Para-Clinical Subjects

  • Pharmacology
  • Microbiology
  • Pathology
  • Forensic Medicine
  • Social and Preventive Medicine

Clinical Subjects

  • Medicine Dermatology and Venereology
  • Surgery, Orthopaedics and Anaesthesia,
  • Radiodiagnosis
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Paediatrics
  • Ophthalmology
  • ENT

NEET PG Syllabus 2024: Topics for Pre-Clinical Subjects

NEET PG 2024 Anatomy Syllabus

  1. Anatomical terminology
  2. General features of bones & Joints
  3. General features of Muscle
  4. General features of skin and fascia
  5. General features of the cardiovascular system
  6. General Features of lymphatic system
  7. Introduction to the nervous system
  8. Features of individual bones (Upper Limb)
  9. Pectoral region
  10. Axilla, Shoulder and Scapular region
  11. Arm & Cubital fossa
  12. Forearm & hand (General Features, Joints, radiographs & surface marking)
  13. Features of individual bones (Lower Limb)
  14. Front & Medial side of thigh
  15. Gluteal region & back of thigh
  16. Hip Joint
  17. Knee joint, Anterolateral compartment of leg & dorsum of foot
  18. Back of Leg & Sole (General Features, Joints, radiographs & surface marking)
  19. Thoracic cage
  20. Heart & Pericardium
  21. Mediastinum
  22. Lungs & Trachea
  23. Thorax
  24. Skull osteology
  25. Scalp
  26. Face & parotid region
  27. Posterior triangle of neck
  28. Cranial cavity
  29. Orbit
  30. Anterior Triangle
  31. Temporal and Infratemporal regions
  32. Submandibular region
  33. Deep structures in the neck
  34. Mouth, Pharynx & Palate
  35. Cavity of Nose
  36. Larynx
  37. Tongue
  38. Organs of hearing and equilibrium
  39. Eyeball
  40. Back Region
  41. Head & neck Joints, Histology, Development, Radiography & Surface marking
  42. Anterior abdominal wall
  43. Posterior abdominal wall
  44. Male external genitalia
  45. Abdominal cavity
  46. Pelvic wall and viscera
  47. Perineum
  48. Vertebral column
  49. Sectional Anatomy
  50. Histology & Embryology
  51. Osteology
  52. Radiodiagnosis
  53. Surface marking
  54. Meninges & CSF
  55. Spinal Cord
  56. Medulla Oblongata
  57. Pons
  58. Cerebellum
  59. Midbrain
  60. Cranial nerve nuclei & Cerebral hemispheres
  61. Ventricular System
  62. Epithelium histology
  63. Connective tissue histology
  64. Muscle histology
  65. Nervous tissue histology
  66. Blood Vessels
  67. Glands & Lymphoid tissue
  68. Bone & Cartilage
  69. Integumentary System
  70. Chromosomes
  71. Patterns of Inheritance
  72. Principle of Genetics, Chromosomal Aberrations & Clinical Genetics
  73. Introduction to embryology
  74. Gametogenesis and fertilization
  75. Second week of development
  76. 3rd to 8th week of development
  77. Fetal membranes
  78. Prenatal Diagnosis
  79. Ethics in Anatomy

NEET PG syllabus for Biochemistry 

  1. Basic Biochemistry
  2. Enzyme
  3. Chemistry and Metabolism of Carbohydrates
  4. Chemistry and Metabolism of Lipids
  5. Chemistry and Metabolism of Proteins
  6. Metabolism and homeostasis
  7. Molecular biology
  8. Nutrition
  9. Extracellular Matrix
  10. Oncogenesis and immunity
  11. Biochemical Laboratory Tests

NEET PG syllabus for Physiology

  1. General Physiology
  2. Haematology
  3. Nerve and Muscle Physiology
  4. Gastro-intestinal Physiology
  5. Cardiovascular Physiology (CVS)
  6. Respiratory Physiology
  7. Renal Physiology
  8. Endocrine Physiology
  9. Reproductive Physiology
  10. Neurophysiology
  11. Integrated Physiology

 

NEET PG Syllabus 2024: Topics to be Covered for Para-Clinical Subjects

NEET PG syllabus for Pathology 

  1. Introduction to Pathology
  2. Cell Injury and Adaptation
  3. Amyloidosis
  4. Inflammation
  5. Healing and repair
  6. Hemodynamic disorders
  7. Neoplastic disorders
  8. Basic diagnostic cytology
  9. Immunopathology and AIDS
  10. Infections and Infestations
  11. Genetic and paediatric diseases
  12. Environmental and nutritional diseases
  13. Introduction to haematology
  14. Microcytic anemia
  15. Macrocytic anemia
  16. Hemolytic anemia
  17. Aplastic anemia
  18. Leukocyte disorders
  19. Lymph node and spleen
  20. Plasma cell disorders
  21. Hemorrhagic disorders
  22. Blood banking and transfusion
  23. Clinical Pathology (Tumors)
    • Gastrointestinal tract
    • Hepatobiliary system
    • Respiratory system
    • Cardiovascular system
    • Urinary Tract
    • Male Genital Tract
    • Female Genital Tract
    • Breast
    • Endocrine system
    • Bone and soft tissue
    • Skin
    • Central Nervous System
    • Eye

NEET PG syllabus for Pharmacology

  1. Basic principles of Pharmacology
  2. Clinical Pharmacy
  3. Clinical Pharmacology
  4. Experimental Pharmacology
  5. Communication

NEET PG syllabus for Microbiology

  1. General Microbiology and Immunity
  2. CVS and Blood
  3. Gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary system
  4. Musculoskeletal system skin and soft tissue infections
  5. Central Nervous System infections
  6. Respiratory tract infections
  7. Genitourinary & Sexually transmitted infections
  8. Zoonotic diseases and miscellaneous

NEET PG syllabus for Forensic Medicine

  1. General Information
  2. Forensic Pathology
  3. Clinical Forensic Medicine
  4. Medical Jurisprudence (Medical Law and ethics)
  5. Forensic Psychiatry
  6. Forensic Laboratory investigation in medical legal practice
  7. Emerging technologies in Forensic Medicine
  8. General Toxicology
  9. Chemical Toxicology
  10. Pharmaceutical Toxicology
  11. Biotoxicology
  12. Sociomedical Toxicology
  13. Environmental Toxicology
  14. Skills in Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

NEET PG syllabus for Preventive and Social Medicine

  1. Concept of Health and Disease
  2. Relationship of social and behavioural to health and disease
  3. Environmental Health Problems
  4. Principles of health promotion and education
  5. Nutrition
  6. Basic statistics and its applications
  7. Epidemiology
  8. Epidemiology of communicable and non- communicable diseases
  9. Demography and vital statistics
  10. Reproductive maternal and child health
  11. Occupational Health
  12. Geriatric services
  13. Disaster Management
  14. Hospital waste management
  15. Mental Health
  16. Health planning and management
  17. Health care of the community
  18. International Health
  19. Essential Medicine
  20. Recent advances in Community Medicine

NEET PG Syllabus 2024: Topics to be Covered for Clinical Subjects

NEET PG syllabus for Orthopaedics

  1. Skeletal Trauma, Poly trauma
  2. Fractures
  3. Musculoskeletal Infection
  4. Skeletal Tuberculosis
  5. Rheumatoid Arthritis and associated inflammatory disorders
  6. Degenerative disorders
  7. Metabolic bone disorders
  8. Poliomyelitis
  9. Cerebral Palsy
  10. Bone Tumors
  11. Peripheral nerve injuries
  12. Congenital lesions
  13. Procedural Skills
  14. Counselling Skills

NEET PG syllabus for ENT

  1. Anatomy and Physiology of ear, nose, throat, head & neck
  2. Clinical Skills
  3. Diagnostic and Therapeutic procedures in ENT
  4. Management of diseases of ear, nose & throat

NEET PG syllabus for Surgery

  1. Metabolic response to injury
  2. Shock
  3. Blood and blood components
  4. Burns
  5. Wound healing and wound care
  6. Surgical infections
  7. Surgical Audit and Research
  8. Ethics
  9. Investigation of surgical patient
  10. Pre, intra and post-operative management
  11. Anaesthesia and pain management
  12. Nutrition and fluid therapy
  13. Transplantation
  14. Basic Surgical Skills
  15. Biohazard disposal
  16. Minimally invasive General Surgery
  17. Trauma
  18. Skin and subcutaneous tissue
  19. Developmental anomalies of face, mouth and jaws
  20. Oropharyngeal cancer
  21. Disorders of salivary glands
  22. Endocrine General Surgery:
    • Thyroid and parathyroid
    • Adrenal glands
    • Pancreas
  23. Breast
  24. Cardio-thoracic General Surgery- Chest - Heart and Lungs
  25. Vascular disease
  26. Abdomen
  27. Urinary System
  28. Penis, Testis and scrotum

NEET PG syllabus for Ophthalmology

  1. Visual Acuity Assessment
  2. Lids and Adnexa, Orbit
  3. Conjunctiva
  4. Corneas
  5. Sclera
  6. Iris and Anterior chamber
  7. Lens
  8. Retina & optic Nerve

NEET PG syllabus for Medicine

  1. Heart Failure
  2. Acute Myocardial Infarction/ IHD
  3. Pneumonia
  4. Fever and febrile syndromes
  5. Liver disease
  6. HIV
  7. Rheumatologic problems
  8. Hypertension
  9. Anemia
  10. Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic renal failure
  11. Diabetes Mellitus
  12. Thyroid dysfunction
  13. Common malignancies
  14. Obesity
  15. GI bleeding
  16. Diarrheal disorder
  17. Headache
  18. Cerebrovascular accident
  19. Movement disorders
  20. Envenomation
  21. Poisoning
  22. Mineral, Fluid Electrolyte and Acid base Disorder
  23. Nutritional and Vitamin Deficiencies
  24. Geriatrics
  25. Miscellaneous Infections (e.g. Leptospirosis, Rabies, Tetanus)
  26. The role of the physician in the community

NEET PG syllabus for Obstetrics & Gynaecology

  1. Demographic and Vital Statistics
  2. Anatomy of the female reproductive tract (Basic anatomy and embryology)
  3. Physiology of conception
  4. Development of the fetus and the placenta
  5. Preconception counselling
  6. Diagnosis of pregnancy
  7. Maternal Changes in pregnancy
  8. Antenatal Care
  9. Complications in early pregnancy
  10. Antepartum haemorrhage
  11. Multiple pregnancies
  12. Medical Disorders in pregnancy
  13. Labour
  14. Abnormal Lie and Presentation; Maternal Pelvis
  15. Operative obstetrics
  16. Complications of the third stage
  17. Lactation
  18. Care of the new born
  19. Normal and abnormal puerperium
  20. Medical termination of pregnancy
  21. Contraception
  22. Vaginal discharge
  23. Normal and abnormal puberty
  24. Abnormal uterine bleeding
  25. Amenorrhea
  26. Genital injuries and fistulae
  27. Genital infections
  28. Infertility
  29. Uterine fibroids
  30. PCOS and hirsutism
  31. Uterine prolapse
  32. Menopause
  33. Benign, Pre-malignant (CIN) and Malignant Lesions of the Cervix
  34. Benign and malignant diseases of the uterus and the ovaries

NEET PG syllabus for Paediatrics

  1. Normal Growth and Development
  2. Common problems related to Growth
  3. Common problems related to Development -1 (Developmental delay , Cerebral palsy)
  4. Common problems related to Development-2 (Scholastic backwardness, Learning Disabilities , Autism , ADHD)
  5. Common problems related to behavior
  6. Adolescent Health & common problems related to Adolescent Health
  7. To promote and support optimal Breast feeding for Infants
  8. Complementary Feeding
  9. Normal nutrition, assessment and monitoring
  10. Provide nutritional support , assessment and monitoring for common nutritional problems
  11. Obesity in children
  12. Micronutrients in Health and disease-1 (Vitamins ADEK, B Complex and C)
  13. Micronutrients in Health and disease -2: Iron, Iodine, Calcium, Magnesium
  14. Toxic elements and free radicals and oxygen toxicity
  15. Fluid and electrolyte balance
  16. Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illnesses (IMNCI) Guideline
  17. The National Health programs: NHM
  18. The National Health Programs: RCH
  19. National Programs, RCH - Universal Immunizations program
  20. Care of the Normal New born, and High risk New born
  21. Genito-Urinary system
  22. Approach to and recognition of a child with possible Rheumatologic problem
  23. Cardiovascular system- Heart Diseases
  24. Diarrhoeal diseases and Dehydration
  25. Malabsorption
  26. Acute and chronic liver disorders
  27. Pediatric Emergencies – Common Pediatric Emergencies
  28. Respiratory system
  29. Anemia and other Hemato-oncologic disorders in children
  30. Systemic Pediatrics-Central Nervous system
  31. Allergic Rhinitis , Atopic Dermatitis, Bronchial Asthma , Urticaria Angioedema
  32. Chromosomal Abnormalities
  33. Endocrinology
  34. Vaccine preventable Diseases - Tuberculosis

NEET PG syllabus for Psychiatry

  1. Doctor patient relationship
  2. Mental health
  3. Introduction to psychiatry
  4. Psychotic disorders (e.g. alcohol and substance abuse disorders, schizophrenia)
  5. Depression
  6. Bipolar disorders
  7. Anxiety disorders
  8. Stress related disorders
  9. Somatoform disorders
  10. Personality disorders
  11. Psychosomatic disorders
  12. Psychosexual and gender identity disorders
  13. Psychiatric disorders in childhood and adolescence
  14. Mental retardation
  15. Psychiatric disorders in the elderly
  16. Psychiatric emergencies
  17. Therapeutics

NEET PG syllabus for Dermatology

  1. Acne
  2. Vitiligo
  3. Papulosquamous disorders
  4. Lichen Planus
  5. Scabies
  6. Pediculosis
  7. Fungal Infections
  8. Viral infections
  9. Leprosy
  10. Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  11. HIV
  12. Dermatitis and Eczema
  13. Vesicubullous Lesions
  14. Urticaria Angioedema
  15. Pyoderma
  16. Collagen Vascular disease
  17. Nutritional Deficiencies and Skin
  18. Systemic diseases and skin

NEET PG syllabus for Radiology

Radiological investigations and Radiation safety

NEET PG syllabus for Radiotherapy

  1. Principles of Radiation Oncology (Radiotherapy)
  2. Radiation Protection
  3. Radiobiology & Chemoradiation
  4. Radiation Treatment Delivery & outcome
  5. Cancer Prevention & Registries

NEET PG syllabus for Anaesthesia

  1. Anaesthesiology as a specialty
  2. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  3. Preoperative evaluation and medication
  4. General Anaesthesia
  5. Regional anaesthesia
  6. Post-anaesthesia recovery
  7. Intensive Care Management
  8. Pain and its management
  9. Fluids
  10. Patient safety

 

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Best books for NEET PG Preparation

There is an old adage that book is on of the most loyal fiends. NEET PG books can help candidates to ace the preparation strategy leading to good scores in the exam. The list of subject-wise best MCQ books for NEET PG is given in the table below:

Subject

Books

Anatomy

Self assessment and review of Anatomy by Rajesh Kaushal

Medicine

Complete review of medicine for NBE by Deepak Marwah or Mudit Khanna

Physiology

Review of Physiology by Dr. Soumen Manna Dr. Krishna Kumar

Biochemistry

Self assessment and review of Biochemistry by Rebecca James

Pathology

Review of pathology and Genetics by Sparsh Gupta

Pharmacology

Review of Pharmacology by Gobind Rai Garg, Sparsh Gupta, and Ranjan Patel

Surgery

Surgery Essence by Pritesh Singh SRB

Microbiology

Review of Microbiology and Immunology by Rachna Chaurasia

Pediatrics

Review of Pediatrics and neonatology by Taruna Mehra or OP Ghai

Forensic Medicine

Self assessment and review of basic anatomy and forensic medicine by Arvind Arora

PSM

Community Medicine by Vivek Jain

Ophthalmology

Comprehensive Ophthalmology by AK Khurana and Ruchi Rai

ENT

ENT for Entrance Exam by Manisha Sinha and Sachin Budhiraja

OBS and Gyne

Self assessment and review of obstetrics & Gynecology by Sakshi Arora

Radiology

Review of Radiology by Rajat Jain

Anesthesia

PROAFS Anesthesia for NBE by Vivek Jain

Orthopedics

Orthopedics quick review by Apurv Mehra

Dermatology

Review of Dermatology by Saurabh Jindal

Psychiatry

Review of Psychiatry by Praveen Tripathi

Image-based

Final Edge Image Based by Deepak Marwah

NEET PG 2024 preparation tips

Cracking NEET PG exam in 20 days is a challenging task but not impossible. With right strategy and determination, Candidates can achieve success by obtaining a good score in NEET PG. Success in NEET PG requires consistent and dedicated preparation, thorough revision of the medical curriculum, and regular practice with mock tests. Medical graduates can go through the strategies for NEET PG 2024 and follow them strictly for the best NEET PG result

Early start is the best

“The beginning is always now.” a quote by Roy T. Bennett. It is important to take the first step for the NEET PG preparation at the earliest. By starting the preparation for NEET PG 2024 early, aspirants will have enough time to prepare the schedule, check the NEET PG 2024 syllabus, and take things at a pace at which they are comfortable.

Another advantage of starting the NEET PG preparation early is that aspirants will be able to allot much time to their studies and during the final few months they just have to focus on revision. So that they are at the top of their position during the NEET PG 2024.

Preparation tips for NEET PG 2024: Strengthen your basics

Most of the questions in the NEET PG exam will be based on problem-solving, so it is very important for aspirants to focus and strengthen their basics. NEET PG syllabus 2024 will be prepared on the basis of Pre-Clinical, Clinical, and Para-Clinical subjects taught in the MBBS curriculum. The students should prepare self notes for NEET PG. If aspirants have dedicatedly worked on developing their basic concepts, there are very less chances that they will not make it.

Understanding basic concepts during NEET PG 2024 preparation may take time but aspirants do not have to be in hurry. Aspirants are advised to break large topics into small sub-topics for easy learning while preparing for NEET PG 2024.

NEET PG 2024 preparation tips: Focus on developing clinical concepts

Aspirants who are thinking about how to study for NEET PG 2024 should know that it requires a well-structured study plan, dedication, and strategic approach. During the NEET PG preparation, aspirants have to focus on the importance of clinical questions. The proportion of clinical questions during the NEET PG 2024 will make a difference in the ranks of aspirants. Aspirants should give major attention to experiments because now the questions will be asked from what aspirants performed rather than what they have read.

“I did the entrance exam preparation more seriously during the internship period. In that year I had 10 months so I started more rigorously. I used to study 10 -12 hours, at times 13 hours a day. Both self-study and coaching are required, but self-study is a must,” says Dr. Kartik Aggarwal, NEET PG 2020, AIR 3. Medical graduates are advised not to miss any of their postings. They have to pay extra attention to their practical and try to learn the concepts in an applied manner.

NEET PG 2024 preparation tips: Don’t miss any subject

Many aspirants are in the habit to leave a portion or subject from the NEET PG syllabus which carries a lesser weightage. Aspirants are advised not to inculcate these kinds of habits during the NEET PG preparation 2024. Aspirants do not have to leave any stone unturned during the NEET PG 2024 preparation by not missing any portion of the syllabus.

There might be a situation when questions use to be asked from the chapter which contains lesser weightage in the NEET PG syllabus. So, leaving any subject during NEET PG preparation 2024 will cost aspirants' performance in exams.

Closely observe recent years’ NEET PG questions paper and practice

Practice makes aspirants not just perfect but also makes it permanent. So, the more aspirants practice the more they possess the information in their minds. Since managing time is a major challenge, medical graduates have to tackle it by practising more questions.

Try to solve NEET PG 2024 mock tests  as much as you can. Aspirants have to figure out the concepts or topics where the aspirant's performance is not good. They can work on it during the NEET PG preparation 2024. Aspirants wondering "how to prepare for NEET PG 2024" will be successful only if they incorporate mock tests and more practice in it.

Keep your Mind and Body Healthy

Medical graduates are surrounded by the stress of both study and work pressure. While it is important for aspirants to focus on their studies, it is also equally important to keep themselves healthy both mentally and physically. If they will fall sick and are not well then no matter how hard they have prepared for NEET PG they will not be able to do well during the exam. All hard work during the NEET PG preparation 2024 will be wasted.

Therefore, make sure to eat healthy food, get enough sleep, and also take breaks in between study and work sessions. Aspirants can always indulge themselves in extracurricular activities to refresh themselves during the breaks.

NEET PG 2024 cutoff qualifying percentile

A candidate must secure a minimum NEET PG qualifying percentile of 2024 to pass the entrance exam. Check category-wise NEET PG cutoff percentile in the table below.

NEET PG 2024 cut-off

The authority will release the NEET cut off 2024 once the result is declared.

Category

Minimum Qualifying/Eligibility Criteria

Cut-off 2024 (Out of 800)

Cut-off 2023 (Out of 800)

General / EWS

50th percentile

To be announced

291

General-PwBD

45th percentile

To be announced

274

SC/ST/ OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC)

40th percentile

To be announced

257

Factors affecting NEET PG cutoff 2024

NEET PG 2024 cutoff will be determined based on factors mentioned below:

  • Number of candidates appearing for the test
  • The difficulty level of the exam
  • Seat availability

NEET PG 2024 cut off percentile vs marks

As per the latest official brochure, the NEET PG percentile rank shows how well a candidate performed in comparison to others, while the percentage tells how better a candidate has performed in the test. NEET PG 2024 cutoff percentage mark will tell the merit position of the candidate among others. The percentile rank is commonly used to clarify the interpretation of marks based on standardised tests. While the percentage is calculated on the basis of marks obtained in the computer-based exam

To qualify NEET PG 2024 exam, medicos must mandatorily secure the minimum qualifying percentile. NEET PG cut-off General category is 50th percentile, while for SC/ST/OBC aspirants, it is 40th percentile. On the basis of the NEET PG cut off 2024 percentile, the merit list will be prepared.

Types of NEET PG 2024 cut off

The cut off of NEET PG 2024 will be considered for admission to the below-mentioned postgraduate medical seats:

  • 50% All India Quota seats (excluding former Jammu & Kashmir state)
  • 50% State Quota seats (including state of Jammu and Kashmir)

NEET PG cutoff 2024 for 50% All India Quota seats

To be included in NEET PG 2024 merit list for 50% AIQ seats, aspirants must secure cut off for NEET PG 2024, minimum qualifying percentile and marks specified by the authority. NEET PG 2024 cut off 50% AIQ will be the same as the qualifying percentile.

The AIQ NEET PG cutoffs score for the previous year are mentioned below, which was the same as the NEET PG qualifying percentile.

NEET PG 2024 cutoff for admission

NEET PG cut off 2024 for admission is the last closing rank NEET PG 2024 and equivalent marks at which admission to a particular college, specialty and category will be granted. As mentioned, admission will be granted on the basis of NEET PG rank, preferences of colleges as well as courses, seats availability, reservation criteria, and other factors. NEET PG admission cutoff 2024 for 50% AIQ seats will be released after the completion of the counselling round. Meanwhile, aspirants can check previous years admission NEET PG cutoff for each specialty and the top 10 medical colleges NEET PG admission cut offs.

50% AIQ NEET PG cutoff of top 10 medical colleges

Medical colleges

NEET PG 2024 cutoff rank

NEET PG 2020 cutoff rank

NEET PG 2019 cut off rank

NEET PG cutoff 2018 rank

B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad

To be updated

75406

69516

54078

Gajra Raja Medical College, Gwalior

To be updated

77575

69833

31388

Madras Medical College, Madras

To be updated

42414

28039

25803

Government Medical College, Nagpur

To be updated

79533

62706

56855

Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi

To be updated

29321

70556

19902

Guntur Medical College, Guntur

To be updated

48030

56400

15275

VMMC and SJ Hospital, New Delhi

To be updated

40194

30525

35039

Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram

To be updated

41496

21555

27305

Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad

To be updated

40743

20984

30948

Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, Mumbai

To be updated

74960

62358

47858

NEET PG Cutoff 2024 - Tie-breaker

In case two or more candidates secure equal marks in the NEET PG 2024 merit list, NBE uses NEET MD/MS tie-breaking process as mentioned below.

  • Greater number of correct responses - Candidates with a greater number of correct responses will be placed higher in NEET PG merit list
  • Lesser number of negative responses - If the tie still exists, Aspirants with less number of negative answers will be allotted better rank
  • Age - If the tie exists, the older candidate will be given first preference
  • Higher aggregate marks in MBBS - Candidates securing higher aggregate marks (in percentage) in all MBBS professional examinations will be considered first in NEET PG merit list 2024.

NEET PG seat matrix 2024 categorisation

The seats in NEET PG are categorised into 4 parts which are as follows:

  • All India Quota seat matrix (AIQ)
  • Deemed universities seat matrix
  • DNB seat matrix
  • Central internal seat matrix

NEET PG (AIQ) seat matrix includes 50% seats granted through the counselling by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). Deemed universities seat matrix includes management quota seats. The Central Internal seat includes the NEET PG seats in Delhi University (DU), Indraprastha University (IP), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), and Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).

Top 20 colleges NEET PG 2024 seat matrix

Candidates can check the seat matrix of the top 20 medical colleges in India based on the NIRF ranking that grants admission through NEET PG

NEET PG seat matrix of top 20 colleges in India

S No.

Name of the medical college

NIRF ranking

MD/MS/PG diploma seats

1.

Christian Medical College, CMC Vellore

3

218

2.

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore

6

159

3.

Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, SGPGIMS Lucknow

7

132

4.

Banaras Hindu University, BHU Varanasi

8

189

5.

Kasturba Medical College, KMC Manipal

9

268

6.

Madras Medical College & Government General Hospital, MMC Chennai

11

609

7.

King George’s Medical University, KGMU Lucknow

12

436

8.

Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, VMMC Delhi

14

325

9.

Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth

15

220

10.

Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar

16

112

11.

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, SIMATS Chennai

18

152

12.

St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore

19

207

13.

S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology

20

121

14.

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research

21

203

15.

Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research

24

205

16.

Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research

25

180

17.

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology

26

97

18.

Aligarh Muslim University

28

218

19.

Jamia Hamdard

29

93

20.

Kasturba Medical College, KMC, Mangalore

30

152

 

The Admit Card is issued provisionally to the candidates, subject to the fulfillment of the eligibility conditions.

  • The candidate has to download the Admit Card from the NTA website (https://neet.nta.nic.in/) and appear for the Examination at the given Centre on the Date and timing as indicated in their Admit Card.
  • No candidate will be allowed to appear at the Examination Centre, on the Date and Timing other than that allotted to him/her in his / her Admit Card.
  •  In case a candidate is unable to download his/ her Admit Cards from the website, he or she may approach the Help Line between 10:00 am to 05.00 pm or write an email to NTA at neet@nta.ac.in.
  • The candidates are advised to read the instructions given in this Information Bulletin as well as on the Admit Card carefully and follow them scrupulously during the conduct of the examination.
  • In case of any discrepancy in the particulars of the candidate or his/her photograph and signatures shown in the Admit Card and Confirmation Page, the candidate may immediately approach the Help Line between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm. In such cases, candidates would appear in the Examination with the already downloaded Admit Card. However, NTA will take necessary action to make corrections in the record later