NEET PG

NEET PG is the national entrance exam for admission to MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses in medical colleges across India.

Key Facts

• Conducted by NBE (National Board of Examinations)
• Computer-based test (CBT)
• Candidates must hold an MBBS degree with completed internship
• Also serves as eligibility criterion for DNB broad-specialty courses
• Typically held in March
• ~2 lakh candidates appear annually

Subjects Covered (19 Subjects)

• Pre-clinical: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry
• Para-clinical: Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine, Community Medicine
• Clinical: General Medicine, General Surgery, OBG, Pediatrics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Orthopedics, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Radiology, Anesthesia

• NBE Official Website — Registration & Results
• MCC Counselling — PG Counselling

Eligibility Snapshot

• MBBS degree/provisional pass certificate from recognized institution
• Permanent/provisional NMC or State Medical Council registration
• Compulsory internship completion by the cutoff date in current bulletin
• FMGs: FMGE (or recognized equivalent) + registration + internship cutoff compliance

Typical Timeline

• Bulletin and application: usually a few months before exam
• Exam: typically once a year
• Result: usually within weeks
• Counselling: AIQ + state rounds (R1, R2, Mop-up, Stray)

Preparation Strategy

• Plan weightage-based revision (Medicine/Surgery/OBG carry major share)
• Complete 2-3 revisions of all subjects
• Run regular grand tests and maintain error notebook
• Use one stable prep platform/resources instead of frequent switching

NEET PG vs FMGE vs INI-CET

Advisory: Service bond rules vary heavily by state/institute. Confirm latest brochures before final choices.