NEET PG Full Form: Dates, Application, Eligibility, Syllabus

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate is the NEET PG full form. The National Board of Examinations (NBE) administers the NEET PG exam for admission to postgraduate medical programs. These courses include 16,168 MD, 13,449 MS, and 922 PG diploma courses in 6,102 private, government, and central/deemed institutions.

NBE will conduct the NEET PG 2024 exam on Jun 23, 2024. Earlier the exam was scheduled for Jul 7, 2024. The test-takers will have to solve 200 MCQ questions in 3 hours and 30 minutes. 

NEET PG 2024 Highlights

The table below provides key highlights related to the NEET PG full form and other details. A total of 487 colleges will accept students based on their NEET PG 2024 scores.

NEET PG 2024 Highlights

Exam Name	NEET PG
NEET PG Full Form	National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post Graduate
Conducting Authority	National Board of Examinations (NBE)
Frequency of Conduct	Once a year
Languages	English
Level of Exam	National-Level
Application Mode	Online
Exam Mode	Online (CBT)
Exam Duration	3 Hours 30 Minutes
Application Fees (General)	INR 4250
Mode of Counselling	Online/Offline

NEET PG Important Dates 2024

Note the dates associated with the NEET PG 2024 exam so that you do not miss out on any essential events.

NEET PG Important Dates 2024

Events	Dates
NEET PG Application Form 2024 Start Date	Mar 2024
NEET PG Application Form 2024 End Date	Apr 2024
NEET PG Correction Window	Apr 2024
NEET PG Exam Date 2024	Jun 23, 2024
NEET PG Result 2024	Jul 2024
Commencement of Counselling	Aug 2024

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NEET PG Application Process 2024

The application process for NEET PG 2024 will take place online. Applicants will have to fill out the online application form along with paying the required registration fees through online payment modes. Check out the step-wise process to fill out the online application form for NEET PG 2024.

• Step 1: Go to nbe.edu.in and click on the tab - NEET PG 2024.
• Step 2: Next, click on ‘new registration’ and provide the necessary details.
• Step 3: Then, you will receive your User ID and password via email and SMS.
• Step 4: Now, fill out the application form by entering personal details and academic details and upload your passport-size photograph and signature. The documents must not be more than 80 Kb in size, and their format should be JPG/JPEG.
• Step 5: Select the test city of your preference and pay the registration fee through credit card/debit card/net banking.
• Step 6: Submit the form and take its printout for reference in the future.

Note that you will get a confirmation of the test city only after the fee payment is successful.

NEET PG 2024 Correction Window 

The correction window will allow applicants to modify the entered details in their NEET PG application form. One can edit the following details during the availability of the NEET PG correction window:

• Date of Birth 
• Category of the Applicant
• Gender 
• Physical Disability Status 
• EWS status

Listed below are the details that candidates cannot alter in their application form for NEET PG 2024:

• Name of the Applicant
• Mobile Number 
• Test City
• Email ID 
• Nationality

In case of any other query or clarification pertaining to NEET PG, one can reach out to NBE at neetpg@nbe.edu.in. Alternatively, they can contact the authorities via the NBE Candidate Care helpdesk Toll-Free number - 1800 267 4003.

Note: The email should include the candidate’s name, application ID, mobile number, and correspondence address.

Application Fees for NEET PG 2024

Refer to the following table to get the application fee details for the NEET PG entrance exam.

Application Fees for NEET PG 2024

Category	Quota	Mode	Gender	Amount
General, OBC, EWS	-	Online	Male, Female, Transgender	INR 4250
ST, SC	-	Online	Male, Female, Transgender	INR 3250
General, OBC, SC, ST	PwD	Online	Male, Female, Transgender	INR 3250

Eligibility Criteria for NEET PG 2024

Those who wish to take NBE NEET PG 2024 must check the following eligibility requirements:

• An MBBS degree from an MCI-recognised university, along with the provisional certificate.
• Completion of the compulsory rotatory internship on/before Jul 31, 2024.
• Provisional/permanent registration certificate provided by MCI or any State Medical Council. Candidates must carry this certificate on the exam day and during admission.
• Those who pursued MBBS from Jammu & Kashmir will be eligible for 50% of AIQ seats. In this case, such candidates must submit a duly signed affidavit to claim their seat.
• Those who studied MBBS from outside India should have passed the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) exam.

NEET PG 2024 Exam Pattern

Go through the exam pattern of NEET PG 2024 to get an understanding of the number of questions, type of questions, marking scheme, etc.

NEET PG Exam Pattern 2024

Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test
Exam Duration	3 Hours 30 Minutes
Medium of the Question paper	English
No. of Questions	200
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions
NEET PG Marking Scheme 2024	Correct Response: +4 marks, Incorrect Response: - 1 mark, Unattempted Question: 0 marks

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NEET PG 2024 Syllabus

Those willing to appear for NEET PG 2024 must have a sound understanding of the syllabus. Check out the list of topics involved in the NEET PG syllabus 2024 below:

• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Pathology
• Biochemistry
• Pharmacology
• Microbiology
• ENT
• Forensic medicine
• General medicine, including psychiatry, dermatology, and venereology 
• General surgery, including radiodiagnosis, orthopaedics, anesthesia 
• Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Pediatrics
• Social and preventive medicine
• Ophthalmology

Preparation Tips for NEET PG 2024

It is vital for candidates to have a proper preparation strategy to ace the NEET PG entrance exam. Here are some tips that will help you prepare effectively for the NEET PG 2024:

• Go through the NEET PG syllabus and exam pattern and start your preparation as early as possible.
• Create a timetable to study systematically for the entrance exam. Devote enough time to all the topics, including the ones with less weightage. It is advisable to study the clinical concepts first.
• NEET PG mock tests and previous years’ papers play a crucial role in exam preparation. Make sure to solve them at regular intervals and analyse the mock tests for better results.
• Pick the right study material for NEET PG preparation, and do not study from many books at the same time.
• Allot ample time for revising all the subjects and topics of the NEET PG 2024 syllabus.

NEET PG Mock Test 2024

NBE publishes a NEET PG mock test for all registered aspirants. It allows candidates to appear for the test in the actual exam environment and prepare better. Aspirants can take the mock test on the official website by clicking on the NEET PG 2024 demo test link.

Here are some pointers to help you navigate through the demo test of NEET PG:

• The test will open in a dummy window, so you have to click on “Sign in” to start the exam.
• Normally, the test lasts 20 minutes, has a timer, and includes all factors available in the actual exam.
• No scores will be awarded for the demo test of NEET PG.
• The test will also not show the correct answers. Candidates need to look up the answers separately. 

NEET PG 2024 Admit Card

NEET PG 2024 registered candidates will be able to download their admit cards through the official website. They will have to provide their user ID and password in order to access the hall ticket. After downloading the admit card, one must affix their latest passport-size photo on the hall ticket.

How to Download NEET PG 2024 Admit Card?

Once the NEET PG admit card 2024 is released, candidates can download it by following the steps provided below:

• Visit the official website - nbe.edu.in and click on the “NEET PG 2024” tab.
• Next, look for the applicant login tab and click on it.
• Provide your user ID and password to sign in.
• Now, click on the admit card tab of NEET PG 2024.
• Admit card will open on your screen, and you must verify all the details.
• Download the NEET PG 2024 hall ticket and take a printout for future use.

NEET PG Result 2024

The NBE NEET PG result PDF will include the candidate’s marks (out of 800) and roll number. Only NEET PG-qualified candidates will be able to access their scorecards. In order to clear the exam, one must achieve the minimum cutoff percentile in the NEET PG exam.

Steps to Check NEET PG 2024 Result

Follow the simple steps shown below to download the result for NEET PG 2024:

• Go to the official website and click on the result link of NEET PG 2024.
• Enter your user ID and password in order to sign in.
• The NEET PG 2024 result will appear on the screen.
• Download the result for reference in the future.

NEET PG 2024 Cutoff

The cutoff score for NEET PG is the minimum mark that one must obtain to clear the exam. Candidates can check the cutoff scores for NEET PG 2023 through the table below.

NEET PG 2023 Cutoff

Categories	Cutoff Percentile	Cutoff Marks
General/EWS	50th	291
ST/SC/OBC	40th	257
General - PH	45th	274
ST/SC/OBC - PH	40th	257

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NEET PG Counselling 2024

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will organise NEET PG counselling 2024 for admission to 50% AIQ seats, ESIC/AFMS colleges and central/deemed institutions. Moreover, the respective state counselling authorities will conduct the state quota seat allotment process. Only those who cleared NEET PG will be eligible to attend the counselling process.

The counselling process of NEET PG 2024 will include two rounds. Additionally, the mop-up round will take place only for Deemed and Central universities. Those who obtain seats through NEET PG 2024 counselling will need to join the allotted colleges within the specified period for admission.

Documents Required for NEET PG 2024 Counselling

Candidates must carry the following documents along with them for verification while reporting to the designated college.

• NEET PG admit card 
• NEET PG scorecard
• MBBS mark sheets 
• Provisional/degree MBBS certificate 
• Internship completion certificate
• Permanent/provisional certificate of registration granted by MCI
• High school certificate or date of birth certificate as birth date proof
• A valid photo ID proof (voter ID/driving license/PAN card/Aadhar card)
• OBC/ST/SC certificate (if applicable)

All the aspects related to the NEET PG exam were discussed in the article. You must have now gained clarity about the NEET PG full form and related information. For all the latest updates related to this entrance exam, stay tuned to this page!

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