NEET PG

Candidates can check the table below for the NEET PG 2024 Exam highlights given below.

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET-PG) is conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) for admission to different programs such as Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Surgery (MS), and PG Diploma programs. 

• Doctor of Medicine (MD): 26,168 
• Master of Surgery (MS): 13,649 
• PG Diploma Programs: 922 
• Government, Private, and Deemed/Central Universities: 6102

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) conducts the counseling and seat allotment process. The NEET PG 2024 exam will be conducted online as a computer-based test (CBT) in 271 Indian cities.

Candidates can refer to the table below for some of the important events regarding the NEET PG 2024 Exam.

While filling out the application forms, candidates have the option to apply for the 50% AIQ seats. The following NEET PG eligibility requirements will apply to candidates seeking 50% AIQ seats in 2024.

Students are required to fulfill the eligibility criteria given below if they are applying for the NEET PG 2024 exam.

• No upper age limit is required for candidates applying for NEET PG 2024 exam. 
• Candidates must possess a valid MBBS degree from a Medical Council of India (MCI) recognized institution.
• Students must complete their rotatory internship before Aug 15, 2024, with a minimum duration of 12 months. .
• Aspirants appearing for the NEET PG exam must have a provisional or permanent medical registration certificate issued by either the Medical Council of India or a State Medical Council.
• Candidates who have completed their MBBS degree from Jammu & Kashmir are ineligible for All India 50% Quota seats are not eligible for this exam except for those who were specifically nominated by the Government of India to pursue their MBBS education in Jammu & Kashmir under central pool seats. Aspirants are required to submit a duly signed affidavit.
• Students who have completed their MBBS degree from outside India, are required to clear the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE).

From the 2020 admission session, a certified hospital that satisfies the specified qualifying requirements will be provided with sponsored seats by the National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS).

• A minimum of 3 non-sponsored seats in the applicable zone should be part of the department.
• The hospital must have chosen all non-sponsored seats be included in the counseling for the admission session in 2024.
• The department needs to have completed the authorization process after at least 1 year.
• The department should have additional faculty members approved by the NBEMS to provide accommodation to the sponsored candidate. 

Additionally, candidates are required to clear the minimum cut-off criteria as per the conducting authorities.

Refer to the steps given below to complete the application form for the NEET PG 2024 exam.

• Visit the official NBE website at nbe.edu.in.
• Then, on the homepage, choose the “NEET-PG” option and then click on the “New Registration” link.
• Fill in the required details, including name, date of birth, gender, nationality, mobile number, email address, and Captcha.
• Next, generate your user ID and password via email and SMS.
• Then, log in using the provided user ID and password.
• Now, proceed with the application form and carefully read the instructions.
• Enter your personal details, qualifications, and test center preferences.
• Upload a recent passport-size photograph along with the scanned copies of your signature and thumb impression (maximum size 80 KB each, in JPG/JPEG format).
• Choose the mode of payment (Net Banking/Card Payment) and make payment of the registration fee.
• Download the NEET PG 2024 application form in PDF format for future reference.

Candidates can follow the steps above to complete their application form without any difficulties.

Candidates can check the NEET PG 2024 exam pattern given below for those who are appearing for the exam.

• The NEET PG Exam for 2024 will be conducted online CBT mode in English language.
• It will consist of an objective-type paper, having multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
• Candidates will have a total of 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete the exam.
• The paper will be divided into three sections with a total of 200 questions of 800 marks.
• The exam has a negative marking system and one mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
• Every subject covered at the MBBS level, including pre-clinical, clinical, and para-clinical subjects, will be covered in the question paper.

The syllabus comprises 14 subjects grouped into three main sections: Pre-Clinical, Para-Clinical, and Clinical. The questions in the NEET PG 2024 exam are covered at the MBBS and BDS levels in colleges by the Medical Council of India (MCI).

Candidates can refer to the table below for the NEET PG 2024 Syllabus for both Pre-Clinical, Para-Clinical, and Clinical sections.

Pre-Clinical

• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Biochemistry

Para-Clinical

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

Clinical

• Medicine
• Dermatology and Venereology
• Surgery
• Orthopedics
• Anesthesia
• Radiodiagnosis
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Pediatrics
• Ophthalmology
• ENT

Candidates can check the NEET MDS 2024 syllabus for the Dental program.

1. General Surgery
2. Dental Anatomy, Embryology & Oral Histology
3. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
4. Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
5. Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology
6. General Medicine
7. Dental Materials
8. Prosthodontics and Preventive Dentistry
9. General Anatomy including Embryology and Histology
10. Periodontology
11. General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics
12. General Human Physiology and Biochemistry
13. Public Health Dentistry
14. Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
15. Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
16. General Pathology and Microbiology
17. Oral Medicine and Radiology

Moreover, candidates are required to practice previous year’s NEET PG exam question papers, sample papers, and mock tests to enhance their performance.

The category-wise cut-off scores for NEET PG 2024 will also be made public by NBE. The percentile mode is offered for the NEET PG cutoff in 2024.

The NEET PG 2024 percentile has been lowered by 6 points by the Central Government of India after discussion with the Medical Council of India. It is recommended that State Counseling Committees evaluate decisions regarding admission using the revised percentage.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Medical Education Policy, and NEET PG Cut Off 2024 percentage have been lowered to zero for all categories. Hence, each candidate will be qualified for the next NEET PG counseling rounds.