NEET PG: syllabus, exam pattern & eligibility

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Postgraduate). MD/MS/PG Diploma admissions (and DNB, FMGE-equivalent routes); MBBS+internship holders

Category

Medical

Conducted by

National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)

Level

PG entrance

Frequency

Once a year

Mode

CBT (single shift)

Languages

English

Eligibility

• Education: MBBS + completed/ due internship; NMC registration
• Attempts: Unlimited

Exam pattern

NEET PG

210 min · 180 questions · 720 marks

• Section 1-5 (mixed subjects): 36 questions, 144 marks

Syllabus

Pre/para-clinical

Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Community Medicine (PSM)

Clinical

General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Anaesthesia, Radiodiagnosis, Dentistry

Important dates (2026)

• Exam: 2026-08-30
• Result (scheduled): 2026-09-30

Selection process

Rank/percentile -> MCC + state counselling

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Frequently asked questions

What is NEET PG?

NEET PG stands for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Postgraduate). MD/MS/PG Diploma admissions (and DNB, FMGE-equivalent routes); MBBS+internship holders. It is conducted by National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). Level: PG entrance.

Who is eligible for NEET PG?

Education: MBBS + completed/ due internship; NMC registration. Attempts: Unlimited.

What is the exam pattern of NEET PG?

NEET PG: 210 minutes, 180 questions, 720 marks. Mode: CBT (single shift).

How often is NEET PG held?

Once a year.

When is NEET PG held?

2026 cycle: Exam 2026-08-30; Result (scheduled) 2026-09-30.

How are candidates selected through NEET PG?

Rank/percentile -> MCC + state counselling.

Compiled from public sources, last checked 2026-09-25. Dates, fees and rules change, so confirm with the official website before you apply.