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NEET-PG EXAM PATTERN – NEET playground
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NEET PG- EXAM PATTERN

The NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate) is a computer-based exam designed to assess candidates’ medical knowledge and aptitude for postgraduate studies. Below are the details of the exam pattern:

Mode of Examination

  • Type: Computer-Based Test (CBT).
  • Language: English only.

Duration

  • Total Time: 3 hours and 30 minutes (210 minutes).

Number of Questions

  • Total Questions: 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
  • The number of questions was reduced from 300 to 200 in 2021 to ease the workload on candidates.

Type of Questions

  • All questions are single correct response type MCQs.
  • Each question has four options, with one correct answer.

Marking Scheme

  • Correct Answer: +4 marks.
  • Incorrect Answer: -1 mark (negative marking).

Unattempted Question: 0 marks (no penalty)

Subject-Wise Distribution of Questions

The questions are based on the MBBS curriculum and cover the following areas:

  1. Pre-Clinical Subjects:
    • Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry.
  2. Para-Clinical Subjects:
    • Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine, and Social & Preventive Medicine (SPM).
  3. Clinical Subjects:
    • General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Orthopedics, Radiology, and Anesthesia.

Subject

Approx. Number of Questions

Anatomy

17–20

Physiology

17–20

Biochemistry

16–20

Pathology

25–30

Pharmacology

20–25

Microbiology

20–25

Forensic Medicine

8–10

Social and Preventive Medicine (SPM)

20–25

General Medicine & Allied

45–50

General Surgery & Allied

35–40

Pediatrics

10–15

Obstetrics and Gynecology

25–30

ENT (Otorhinolaryngology)

10–15

Ophthalmology

10–15

Dermatology & Venereology

5–10

Psychiatry

5–10

Radiology

5–10

Orthopedics

5–10

Anesthesia

5–10

Note: The exact distribution may vary slightly in the exam.

Key Highlights

  • The exam evaluates knowledge across all domains of the MBBS curriculum, ensuring a holistic understanding of medical sciences.
  • Clinical and practical aspects are given more weightage compared to pre-clinical topics.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are tested through scenario-based and application-oriented questions.
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