What Do You Need for NEET PG?
NEET PG at a Glance
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Postgraduate) is the entrance exam for MD, MS and PG Diploma courses across India, and for post-MBBS DNB courses.
Based on the NEET PG 2026 pattern. NBEMS may change it each year — always confirm in the current information bulletin on natboard.edu.in.
Who Is Eligible for NEET PG?
Candidates must meet all three conditions.
1. MBBS degree
An MBBS degree, or a provisional MBBS pass certificate, recognised under the NMC rules.
2. Medical registration
A permanent or provisional registration with the National Medical Commission or a State Medical Council.
3. Internship
One-year rotatory internship completed by the cut-off date in the bulletin — 30 September for NEET PG 2026.
Summary only. Rules for foreign medical graduates and other special cases are in the official bulletin on natboard.edu.in.
NEET PG Exam Pattern
180 multiple-choice questions in five time-bound sections. Each section closes when its time ends — you cannot go back.
| Section | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Section A | 36 | 42 min |
| Section B | 36 | 42 min |
| Section C | 36 | 42 min |
| Section D | 36 | 42 min |
| Section E | 36 | 42 min |
| Total | 180 | 210 min |
Correct answer
for every question.
Incorrect answer
for every question.
Not answered
no marks added or deducted.
Unused time in a section does not carry forward. Maximum marks: 180 × 4 = 720.
NEET PG Subjects
The syllabus covers all 19 subjects of the MBBS curriculum prescribed by the NMC. Tap a group to see its subjects.
Pre-clinical3 subjects
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
Para-clinical5 subjects
- Pathology
- Microbiology
- Pharmacology
- Forensic Medicine
- Community Medicine (PSM)
Clinical11 subjects
- General Medicine
- Dermatology and Venereology
- Psychiatry
- General Surgery
- Orthopaedics
- Anaesthesiology
- Radiodiagnosis
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Paediatrics
- Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
- Ophthalmology
NBEMS does not fix a question count for each subject. Check the current bulletin on natboard.edu.in.
Free NEET PG Study Material
Concise, subject-wise material built for revision.
These resources are being added subject by subject. Pages marked “Coming soon” are not published yet.
Subject-wise Notes
High-yield notes for all 19 MBBS subjects.
Coming soon →Image-Based Questions
Clinical images, specimens, X-rays and ECGs.
Coming soon →Clinical Case MCQs
Case-based questions that link subjects.
Coming soon →Rapid Revision Tables
Key facts, drugs and investigations at a glance.
Coming soon →Study Planner
Plans for 6-month, 3-month and final-month revision.
Coming soon →NEET PG Mock Tests
Practise with the same section timing as the real exam.
Test engine under development. The tests below are planned and will open here when ready.
Grand Test (Full Length)
Section Practice Test
Subject-wise Test
Image-Based Test
NEET PG Recall-Based Question Sets
NBEMS does not publish full question papers, so these are recall-based practice sets with explanations.
Coming soon. Recalled questions may not match the original paper exactly.
How to Prepare for NEET PG
Cover all 19 subjects, revise them more than once, and practise under section timing.
Make a subject-wise plan
Divide your time across 19 subjects, giving more time to the larger clinical and para-clinical subjects.
Build concepts, then revise
Study each subject once in depth, then plan at least two quick revisions.
Practise MCQs daily
Solve questions after every topic, including image-based and clinical case questions.
Train for section timing
Practise 36 questions in 42 minutes — you cannot return to a closed section.
Take grand tests
Sit full 180-question tests regularly and review every wrong answer.
Revise high-yield facts
Use tables, flowcharts and your own notes in the final weeks.
Exam Date and Registration
Registration, the exam date, admit cards and results are announced by NBEMS. We will post verified updates here.
NEET PG FAQs
Who conducts NEET PG?
NEET PG is conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). The information bulletin, registration, admit cards and results are published on natboard.edu.in.
What changed in NEET PG 2026?
The paper was reduced from 200 to 180 questions. It is divided into five time-bound sections of 36 questions each, with 42 minutes per section, for a total of 3 hours 30 minutes and 720 marks.
Can I go back to an earlier section?
No. When a section’s 42 minutes end, it closes and the next section starts. Unused time does not carry forward, so plan your pace for each section.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. Each correct answer gets +4 marks and each incorrect answer −1 mark. Unanswered questions get 0.
Who is eligible?
Candidates need an MBBS degree recognised under NMC rules, a permanent or provisional registration with the NMC or a State Medical Council, and must complete their one-year internship by the cut-off date in the bulletin (30 September for 2026).
Which courses are filled through NEET PG?
MD, MS and PG Diploma seats across India, and post-MBBS DNB and related NBEMS courses. Counselling for 50% All India Quota seats and central and deemed institutions is run by the MCC; state authorities run counselling for state quota seats.
Is AIIMS admission through NEET PG?
No. AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER, NIMHANS and other Institutes of National Importance admit through a separate exam, INI-CET.
Are official question papers released?
NBEMS does not publish full NEET PG question papers. Practice is usually based on recall-based question sets and high-quality mock tests.