NBE has announced the revised date of the NEET PG 2024 exam. The exam will be held on 11th August 2024. As per the official notification, the final date of NEET PG 2024 practice will remain the same as 15th August 2024. NBE will release the NEET PG 2024 admit card notification soon. The examination is organized in two shifts. The government has postponed the NEET PG 2024 exam on June 22 as a precautionary measure due to the recent allegations of the NEET exam question paper being leaked. Earlier the exam was scheduled to be held on June 23, 2024.
This time the NEET PG 2024 pattern has been slightly changed as NBE has introduced mandatory timed sections. This means that candidates are not allowed to move to the next section until they complete the time allotted for the previous section. Candidates cannot choose to move to the next section until they complete the time allotted for the previous section. The question paper of NEET PG 2024 contains 200 multiple choice questions and the candidate is given 3.5 hours to answer them. After the exam, here is the NEET PG 2024 analysis based on student feedback.
NBE has also reduced the NEET PG 2024 exam fee in all categories. The fee has been reduced by 750 INR. As per the old fee structure, general category candidates had to pay INR 4250 as exam fee. To qualify for NEET PG 2024, candidates must secure the minimum clearance. The limit varies by class.
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NEET PG (National Eligibility with Entrance Test for Post Graduation) is conducted to enable admission to various MD (Doctor of Medicine)/MS (Master of Surgery) and PG Diploma courses across the country. The National Board of Examinations (NBE) conducts the exam once a year by computer. The marks are also used for admission to the MBBS DNB degree course. The exam has 13,649 MS seats, 26,168 MD seats and 922 PG diploma seats offered by various medical colleges in India.
Event |
Original Date |
Revised Date |
Information Bulletin Release |
April 16, 2024 |
N/A |
Application Form Availability |
April 16, 2024 |
N/A |
Registration Last Date |
May 6, 2024 |
N/A |
Application Form Correction Window |
May 10-16, 2024 |
N/A |
Pre-Final Edit Window (Deficient/Incorrect Images) |
May 28-June 3, 2024 |
N/A |
Final Edit Window (Deficient/Incorrect Images) |
June 7-11, 2024 |
N/A |
June 18, 2024 |
New Date to be Announced |
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June 23, 2024 (Postponed) |
August 11, 2024 |
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By July 15, 2024 |
Date May Change |
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August 2024 |
The exact Dates to be Confirmed |
Particulars |
Details |
Mode of Examination |
Online |
Level of Examination |
National-level PG exam |
Conducting Body |
NBE |
NEET PG official website | |
Conducted for |
MD/ MS/ PG Diploma courses |
Total Seats Offered |
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Medium of the exam |
English |
Total marks |
800 |
Candidates who want to apply for the exam or who want to participate in the counselling process must check the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. The NEET PG Eligibility Criteria is also published along with the bulletin by NBE. The eligibility criteria for NEET PG are summarized below:
The Students need to go through the syllabus before the exam as it helps to get familiar with the topics in advance. NEET PG 2024 contains the subjects of Graduate Medical Education Regulations issued by the Medical Council of India with the prior approval of the Government of India.
Para Clinical themes |
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Clinical issues |
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Para-Clinical themes |
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NEET PG 2024 application form is now available on the official website NBE-nbe.edu.in. NEET PG 2024 registration is an online process and involves five main steps:
NBEMS has reduced the NEET PG exam fee by INR 750 for all categories. The updated NEET PG exam fee 2024 for registration is provided below for your reference.
Category |
Application Fee |
General/ OBC |
INR 3,500 |
SC/ST/ PwD |
INR 2,500 |
Candidates must know the NEET PG Exam as it will help the candidates to prepare. NEET PG Exam contains information about the exam paper which includes format, medium, question number, duration and scoring system. NEET PG 2024 will be conducted online. The question paper has 200 multiple-choice questions which candidates have 3.5 hours to answer. A negative mark is given in the exam. For each correct answer, the candidate receives 4 points, and for an incorrect answer, one point is deducted.
Aspect |
Details |
Mode of Exam |
Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
Duration |
3 hours and 30 minutes |
Total Number of Questions |
200 |
Type of Questions |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Total Marks |
800 |
Marking Scheme |
+4 marks for each correct answer |
Negative Marking |
-1 mark for each incorrect answer |
Unattempted Questions |
No marks will be deducted or awarded |
Medium of Exam |
English |
Sections |
No specific sections; questions from various medical subjects |
NEET PG 2024 Admit Card will be released online. Candidates must download the NEET PG Admit Card 2024 from the official website. Candidates are advised to check all the details from the NBE official website after downloading the hall ticket. Candidates must print a copy of the admit card and attach a recent passport-size photograph with it. The admit card should be kept till the end of the admission process. Photo specifications are as follows:
Photograph specification:
The NEET PG 2024 result will be declared as the merit list with the candidate roll number, marks (out of 800) and rank. Based on NEET PG 2024 score, 26,168 Doctor of Medicine (MD), 13,649 Master of Surgery (MS), 922 PG and 1,338 DNB CET seats are admitted.
To clear the NEET PG exam, the candidates had to fulfil the minimum requirements set by the institution. NEET PG 2024 cutoff for general category candidates is the 50th percentile while the reserved category candidate cutoff is the 40th percentile. Last year the general category cut-off was 291, SC/ST/OBC and General-PH cut-off was 257 and 274 respectively. Details about NEET PG changes can be found in this article. Candidates must read the article about NEET PG Result 2024 Dates for more detailed information about Result Download, Calculation Process, and Result Details.
NEET PG will publish NBE 2024 after the publication of cutoff results. NEET PG cut-off means the minimum possible marks you should get in the entrance exam. Cut-off depends on various factors like total number of candidates, availability of seats and difficulty level of the exam.
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Category |
Percentile |
Cut off Marks |
Unreserved (UR) |
50th percentile |
280-295 |
SC/ST/OBC |
40th percentile |
245-260 |
Unreserved - PH (UR-PH) |
45th percentile |
260-270 |
SC/ST/OBC - PH |
40th percentile |
245-260 |
Category |
Percentile |
Cut off Marks |
Unreserved (UR) |
50th |
280-295 |
SC/ST/OBC |
40th percentile |
245-260 |
Unreserved - PH (UR-PH) |
45th percentile |
260-270 |
SC/ST/OBC - PH |
40th percentile |
245-260 |
NEET PG 2024 is a competitive entrance exam in which a large number of candidates appear every year.
Below are the tips to help candidates crack
Ques. What is NEET PG and why is it important?
Ans: NEET PG stands for National Eligibility Entrance Test for Post-Graduation. It is a mandatory entrance exam for Indian doctors who wish to pursue postgraduate (MD/MS) medical courses in India.
Ques. Who is eligible to take the NEET PG exam?
Ans: To be eligible for NEET PG, you must:
Ques. When and how can I register for the NEET PG exam?
Ans: The registration dates are usually announced by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) on their website (https://www.natboard.edu.in/) The registration process is online and involves filling out an application form, uploading scanned documents, and paying the fees.
Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for appearing for NEET PG after completing MBBS abroad?
Ans: Eligibility for foreign medical graduates (FMGs) involves specific requirements like registration with the Medical Council of India (MCI) and completion of a compulsory service period (if applicable). Refer to the NBE website for detailed guidelines.
Ques. What is the exam pattern for NEET PG?
Ans: NEET PG is a computer-based test with 200 multiple-choice questions. Each question carries 4 marks, with a negative marking scheme (usually 1 mark deduction for a wrong answer).
Ques. What is the syllabus for NEET PG?
Ans: The syllabus covers 19 paraclinical and clinical subjects studied during MBBS. You can find the detailed syllabus on the NBE website.