NEET PG 2023 Postponement, Exam Dates, Question Paper, Result and Cutoff

NEET PG 2023: NBE will conduct NEET PG 2023 in online CBT mode at various test centers across the country. Check NEET PG 2023 Exam Dates

NEET PG 2023 Postponement Latest Updates 

The Supreme Court has deferred the decision on NEET PG 2023 postponement. The second hearing on the case is scheduled on Feb 27, 2023. 

  • The cut-off date for completion of an internship has been further extended to August 11, 2023. As a result, NEET PG Counselling can only start after August 11, 2023
  • The demand to postpone NEET PG 2023 is on the grounds that there is a gap of more than 5 months in exam date and completion of the MBBS internship.

NEET PG Exam Pattern 2023: the question paper has 200 questions divided into 3 parts- Part A (Pre-Clinical), Part B (Para-Clinical), and Part C (Clinical). Check NEET PG 2023 Exam Pattern

  • The exam duration will be 3 hours 30 minutes. As per the marking scheme, 4 marks are awarded for correct answers and 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answers. 
  • NEET PG 2023 Syllabus comprises the subjects as per Graduate Medical Education Regulations issued by MCI.
  • To get a better understanding of important topics from the syllabus and the type of questions asked in the papers, download NEET PG Question Papers
  • NEET PG test-takers rated the 2022 exam as moderate with about 90% questions based on clinical situations. Check NEET PG Paper Analysis

The qualifying NEET PG Cut off percentile is 50, 45 & 40 for GN, GN-PwD & SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories respectively. However, the 2022 qualifying NEET MDS Cut off percentile is lowered by 25 percentile for all categories. NEET PG 2022 Cut off revised scores are 201 for the GN category, 169 for the SC/ ST/ OBC category, and 186 for GN-PwD category.Check NEET PG Cut off

Based on the AIR obtained in NEET PG, candidates can predict the most eligible top MD/MS colleges using NEET PG College Predictor.

What is NEET PG? NEET PG is conducted once every year for admission to 26,188 Doctor of Medicine (MD), 13, 649 Master of Surgery (MS), 1922 PG Diploma, 1326 Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) and 1338 DNB CET Seats. It is mandatory to clear NEET PG Cut Off to be eligible for participation in the admission process.

NEET PG Exam Dates

NEET PG 2023 Exam Dates

EventsDates
NEET PG 2023 Registration January 7, 2023 
Last date for NEET PG 2023 RegistrationFebruary 12, 2023
NEET PG 2023 Application Edit WindowFebruary 15, 2023
Final Edit WindowFebruary 18 to 20, 2023
NEET PG 2023 Admit CardFebruary 27, 2023
NEET PG 2023 Exam dateMarch 5, 2023
NEET PG 2023 Resultby March 31, 2023
NEET PG 2023 Scorecard by March 31, 2023
NEET PG 2023 Result for 50% AIQ SeatsApril 2023
NEET PG 2023 Counselling ScheduleMay 2023

NEET PG 2023 Highlights

ParticularsDetails
Exam NameNEET PG
Exam Conducting AuthorityNational Board of Examination (NBE)
FrequencyOnce a year
Exam LevelNational
Exam ModeOnline Computer Based Test
Number of Questions200
Type of QuestionsMCQs
Validity of NEET PGFor the upcoming academic session only
Official website of NEET PGnbe.edu.in/ natboard.edu.in
NEET PG Cut off percentileUR – 50, SC/ST/OBC – 40, UR PwD – 45
Helpline Contact DetailsHelpline number: 022-61087595Email ID: [email protected]

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NEET PG Eligibility

NEET PG 2023 Eligibility Criteria

To fill NEET PG Application forms, you must fulfill the below-mentioned NEET PG eligibility criteria defined by NBE.

  • Nationality: Indian citizens can apply for NEET PG 2023. Foreign Medical Graduates (Indian citizens or OCIs) who have passed the FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination) can also apply. 
  • Foreign Nationals: It is mandatory to have a temporary registration from the National Medical Commission (NMC) on payment of a nominal fee.
  • Academic Qualification: It is mandatory to have a MBBS degree or MBBS pass certificate recognized by the National Medical Commission Act 2019 (NMC)/ IMC Act 1956. 
  • Internship: Apart from the MBBS degree, candidates must have completed an internship before March 31, 2023.
  • MBBS Registration Certificate: It is mandatory to have a permanent or provisional registration certificate of MBBS qualification issued by the MCI (now NMC) or the State Medical Council.
  • Age Limit: There is no upper age limit to appear for NEET PG 2023 exam.

NEET PG 2023 Registration Process, Fees, and Documents

Every year around 1,70,000 candidates register for NEET PG exam. NEET PG registration is the first step in seeking admission to 10,000+ MS, 20,000+ MD, and 1000+ PG Diploma seats. NEET PG 2023 Registration process involves the below mentioned steps.

Create NEET PG Login ID

In the first step, you need to create your NEET PG login credentials by following the below-mentioned steps:

  • Visit the official NBE website- nbe.edu.in and select NEET PG.
  • Enter your basic details- name, gender, date of birth, email address, and contact number.
  • After submitting, you will be provided with your NEET PG application ID and password.

Filling NEET PG Online Application Form

To fill the application form for NEET PG 2023, login again using the credentials generated in the above step. Fill in the below-mentioned details in NEET PG application form:

  • Personal Details: Enter your gender, nationality, religion, age, details of ID proof, etc.
  • Contact & Address Details: Add address details, alternate contact information, etc.
  • Academic Details: MBBS degree/ provisional pass certificate details, Internship details.
  • MCI MBBS Registration Details: MCI/ SMC registration certificate type, date, and number.

Uploading Documents

Upload the scanned copies of the important documents in the correct dimension, format, and file size tabulated below:

DocumentFormatFile SizeDimension
Passport size photographJPEG/JPG/PNGLess than 80 kb35 X 45 mm
SignatureJPEG/JPG/PNG20 to 100 kb3.5 X 1.5 cm
Thumb impressionJPEG/JPG/PNGLess than 80 kb3.5 X 1.5 cm

Select NEET PG 2023 Exam City

The next step involves scheduling NEET PG exam by selecting the preferred location of the test center.

Payment of NEET PG Application Fees

In the below table, the category-wise application fee for NEET PG 2023 is mentioned.

CategoryApplication Fee
GeneralINR 4250
OBCINR 4250
SC/ST/PwD/PHINR 3250

NEET PG Registration Statistics

In 2022, 2,06,301 candidates registered for the exam while in 2021, 1,74,886 registered for NEET PG exam. Given below are the official registration statistics released by NBE for NEET PG exam conducted in 2022 and 2020.

Particulars20222020
Number of Male Applicants86342
Number of Female Applicants80745
Total Number of Registered Candidates206301167102
Number of Test Cities267169
Number of Exam Centers849562
Independent Appraisers appointed at exam centers18001248
Number of Appeared Candidates 182318160888
Number of Qualified Candidates89549

NEET PG 2023 Form Correction

NEET PG 2023 Form Correction window was open on Feb 15 after the closure of the registration window. In this period, candidates are now able to edit the below-mentioned details:

  • Category and Gender
  • Date of Birth
  • EWS Status
  • Disability Status
  • Photo and Signature

Also, the final edit window to rectify incorrect images uploaded during the registration process was open from Feb 18 to 20, 2023. 

NEET PG 2023 Form Correction

NEET PG 2023 Form Correction window was open on Feb 15 after the closure of the registration window. In this period, candidates are now able to edit the below-mentioned details:

  • Category and Gender
  • Date of Birth
  • EWS Status
  • Disability Status
  • Photo and Signature

Also, the final edit window to rectify incorrect images uploaded during the registration process was open from Feb 18 to 20, 2023. 

NEET PG Previous Year Paper Analysis

In 2022, NEET PG was conducted on May 21, 2022. About 80% test-takers rated the exam to be of moderate difficulty while 20% found the paper easier than 2021. 

YearPaper Analysis
2022About 90% of the questions were based on clinical scenarios.Questions from Obstetrics, Pathology, Mycology, Gynaecology, ENT, and Pharmacology were more prominent in NEET PG 2022.Questions on COVID-19 were primarily asked in the paraclinical subject.There was no new element and all the questions were based on the syllabus.
2021The overall difficulty of NEET PG question paper was moderatePart A and B were of easy to moderate difficulty level, while Part C was more time-consuming.The focus of the paper was on clinical knowledge, however, the questions were not confusing and doable.60% questions were clinical while the rest were conceptual and one-liners.Maximum questions were asked from topics of general medicine, preventive and social medicine, and pharmacologyTopics like Forensic Medicine, Ophthalmology, and ENT saw the least number of questions.The image-based questions made up only 20% of the paper. 
202054 questions of moderate level were asked in Part A from anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry.100 questions were asked in Part B. 25% of the questions were from Social & Preventive Medicine alone.Also, 25 straightforward questions were asked from Pathology, while 20 questions each were asked from Microbiology and Pharmacology in Part B of the paper.Maximum weightage in Part C of NEET PG paper was of 2 subjects: General Surgery including Orthopedics & Anesthesia and General Medicine.

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NEET PG Exam Pattern

NEET PG 2023 Exam Pattern

As per NEET PG Exam Pattern 2023, the question paper will comprise 200 questions. Going through the latest exam pattern is an important aspect in developing a sound preparation strategy for the exam. 

  • Medium of NEET PG Exam: The question paper is only in the English language.
  • Mode of Exam: NEET PG is conducted in online CBT mode at 800+ test centers located across major cities of India.
  • Number of Questions: 200 MCQs. Non-MCQs are not asked in NEET PG exam.
  • Number of Parts: 3 Parts- Pre-clinical (Part A), Para-clinical (Part B), and Clinical (Part C).
  • NEET PG Marking Scheme: 4 marks are awarded for every right answer and there is a negative marking of 25% for incorrect answers. For unattempted questions, no marks are deducted.
  • NEET PG Total Marks: The paper will be for a total of 800 marks.
  • NEET PG Exam Duration: 3.30 hours (210 minutes). There is no sectional division of time.
  • Subject-wise Division of Questions: There is no pre-defined division of questions between subjects. Tabulated below is the expected subject-wise division of questions for NEET PG 2023 exam:
Section & SubjectNumber of Questions (Expected)
Part A (Pre-Clinical)
Anatomy15-17
Physiology12-15
Biochemistry12-15
Part B (Para-Clinical)
Pharmacology15-20
Microbiology15-20
Pathology10-15
Forensic Medicine8-10
Social And Preventive Medicine15-20
Part C (Clinical)
Medicine Dermatology And Venereology30-36
Surgery, Ent, Orthopedics & Anesthesia35-40
Radiodiagnosis & Radiotherapy7-9
Obstetrics and Gynaecology15-18
Pediatrics10-15
Ophthalmology5-10
Psychiatry5-10

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NEET PG Syllabus

NEET PG 2023 Syllabus

NEET PG Syllabus is based on the Graduate Medical Education Regulations that are issued by the Medical Council of India. NEET PG Syllabus includes mainly 14 different subjects divided into pre-clinical, para-clinical, and clinical. 

SectionSubjects
Pre-clinicalAnatomy Physiology Biochemistry
Para-clinicalPathology Pharmacology Microbiology Forensic Medicine Social and Preventive Medicine
ClinicalPsychiatry Obstetrics and Gynaecology Pediatrics Ophthalmology Radiodiagnosis and Radiotherapy Surgery, ENT, Orthopedics, Anesthesia Medicine Dermatology And Venereology

NEET PG 2023 Preparation

NEET PG 2023 Preparation should begin with the easy topics and then one should gradually pick more tough topics. 

  • It is important to get an in-depth understanding of the exam pattern and syllabus. 
  • One of the most important aspects of NEET PG preparation is the revision of the subjects studied in the undergraduate level MBBS courses.

Candidates can follow any of the 2 preparation plans for NEET PG preparation:

NEET PG Preparation Plan Based on the Difficulty Level of Topics

Easy Topics to Start withFollowed by Less Time Consuming & Important TopicsPick Time-Consuming but Important Topics at Last
AnatomyAnesthesiaPreventive and Social Medicine
PhysiologyDermatologyMedicine
PharmacologyForensic MedicineSurgery
MicrobiologyPsychiatryObstetrics and Gynaecology
PathologyOphthalmologyPediatrics
BiochemistryENT

NEET PG Preparation Plan Based on the Weightage of Topics in the Exam

Stage 1: Focus on Topics with Maximum Weightage

TopicsNo. of Questions (Weightage in NEET PG exam)No. of days you can allocate
Microbiology20 Questions8-10
Pharmacology20 Questions8-10
Pathology25 Questions8-10
Social and preventive medicine25 Questions8-10
Obstetrics and Gynaecology30 Questions12-15
General Medicine including Dermatology & Venereology & Psychiatry45 Questions15-17
General Surgery including Orthopedics, Anaesthesia & Radiodiagnosis45 Questions15-17

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Stage 2: Focus on Topics with Lower Weightage

TopicsNo. of Questions (Weightage in NEET PG exam)No. of days you can allocate
ENT10 Questions5
Forensic Medicine10 Questions5
Pediatrics10 Questions5
Ophthalmology10 Questions5
Biochemistry16 Questions7-8
Anatomy17 Questions7-8
Physiology17 Questions7-8

People Also Ask

Ques. Is NEET PG tougher than NEET UG?

Ans. NEET PG is considered tougher than NEET UG as doctors who have already qualified NEET UG compete for MD/ MS seats. What makes NEET PG exam more competitive is the vast syllabus and fewer seats compared to NEET.

Ques. Which courses come under NEET PG?

Ans. NEET PG is conducted by NBE for various postgraduate courses- MD (Doctor of Medicine), MS (Master of Science), PG Diploma.

Ques. How many candidates appear for NEET PG every year?

Ans. Every year, more than 1.7 lakh candidates appear for NEET PG. In 2022, more than 2 lakh candidates registered out of which about 1.8 lakh candidates took the exam.

Ques. What is the NEXT exam for MBBS?

Ans. NEXT (National Exit Exam for MBBS) is expected to replace NEET PG and FMGE exams for final year MBBS candidates. It will be a single-window exam for both Indian & foreign medical graduates. NEXT exam will have dual motives:

  • Providing MBBS graduates with a license to practice in India
  • Apply for PG courses- MD, MS, DNB, PG Diploma

Ques. What is the age limit for NEET PG?

Ans. There is no upper age limit set by NBE to take NEET PG exam. MBBS graduates who wish to pursue PG medicine courses can apply for NEET PG.

NEET PG Preparation Books

NEET PG 2023: Preparation Books

SubjectsName of the book and Author
AnatomySelf-assessment and review of Anatomy by Rajesh Kaushal
PharmacologyReview of Pharmacology by Gobind Rai Garg & Sparsh Gupta
PathologyReview of Pathology and Genetics by Sparsh Gupta & Devesh Mishra
SurgerySurgery essence by Pritesh Singh
BiochemistrySelf-assessment and review of Biochemistry by Rebecca James
PhysiologyReview of Physiology by Soumen Manna
MedicineComplete Review of Medicine for NBE by Deepak Marwah
PediatricsReview of Pediatrics & Neonatology by OP Ghai
RadiologyReview of Radiology by Rajat Jain

Read more NEET PG Preparation Tips, Books & Strategies

NEET PG Question Papers

NEET PG Question Papers

Solving NEET PG previous year question papers is beneficial in understanding the type of questions and difficulty level of the paper. Furthermore, practicing enough question papers is helpful in improving the speed and accuracy level of answering the questions. Candidates preparing for NEET PG 2023 can download the previous year’s question papers given below to prepare.

YearQuestion Paper PDF LinkAnswer Key PDF Link
NEET PG Question Paper 2021DownloadDownload
NEET PG Question Paper 2020DownloadDownload
NEET PG Question Paper 2019DownloadDownload
NEET PG Question Paper 2018DownloadDownload

NEET PG 2023 Admit Card

NEET PG 2023 Admit Card contains the exam center address, exam time, slot, candidate’s details, and exam day instructions. Candidates are required to paste a recent passport size photograph on their printed admit card. It is mandatory to carry a printout of NEET PG admit card along with a valid ID proof to the exam center on the day of the exam.

How to Download NEET PG 2023 Admit Card?

  • Visit the official website- nbe.edu.in
  • Press the ‘NEET PG’ tab.
  • Click on ‘NEET PG Admit Card’ link to open the login window.
  • Enter your login ID and password.
  • Your NEET PG Admit Card will appear on the screen.
  • Download, Save, and Print it for future reference.

NEET PG 2023 Exam Centers

NEET PG 2023 Exam Centers will be located in 271 cities of India. NEET PG exam center will be allotted depending on their preference filled by the candidate in the application form. NBE will allot the test centers on a first come first serve basis. The allotted NEET PG exam center mentioned in the admit card cannot be changed under any circumstances. Check List of NEET PG 2023 Exam Centers

NEET PG Exam Day Schedule

Activity Time
Allow Candidates to enter the examination center and Commence Registration for the test7:00 AM
Entry closes at Examination Center8:30 AM
Grant access for Candidate Login8:45 AM
Candidates log in to read instructions8:50 AM
Exam Start Time9:00 AM
Exam End Time12:30 PM

NEET PG Result

NEET PG Result 2023

NEET PG 2023 Result will be released by NBE as a PDF file likely in April 2023. It will be made available on the official website- nbe.edu.in. NEET PG result pdf will mention the candidate’s roll number and marks scored out of 800. NEET PG 2022 Scorecard will also be released on the official NBE website after a week. The result will be valid for only 1 academic session, i.e., 2023-24. NBE will later release NEET PG result-cum-merit list 2023 for 50% AIQ seats. The 50% All India Quota Scorecard will be available for download on the official website of NBE.

How to Download NEET PG 2023 Result?

To download NEET PG 2023 Result PDF, you need to follow the below-mentioned steps:

  • Visit the official NBE website and click on the tab for NEET PG.
  • Click on the link to download NEET PG Result PDF.
  • Search for your name in the list and download the PDF for future reference.

NEET PG Cut off

NEET PG Cut off 2023

NEET PG Cut off is the minimum score required to participate in NEET PG counselling process for admission to MD/ MS/ PG Diploma programs. NEET PG 2023 Cut off will be released along with the results. Candidates are advised to check previous year’s NEET PG cut off to get an idea of the marks they require to get admission to the various programs. Check NEET PG Cut off

CategoryRevised Qualifying PercentileRevised NEET PG Cut off Scores 2022 (Out of 800)
Unreserved (UR)25th percentile201
SC/ST/OBC15th percentile169
Unreserved – PH (UR-PH)20th percentile186
SC/ST/OBC – PH15th percentile169

NEET PG Cut off 2022 (Original)

CategoryQualifying PercentileNEET PG Cut off Scores 2022 (Out of 800)
Unreserved (UR)50th percentile275
SC/ST/OBC40th percentile245
Unreserved – PH (UR-PH)45th percentile260
SC/ST/OBC – PH40th percentile245

NEET PG Counselling

NEET PG Counselling 2023

NEET PG Counselling is conducted for admission to around 26,188 MD seats, 13,649 MS seats, 1,979 PG Diploma seats, and 1326 DNB CET seats. NEET PG Counselling 2023 will be conducted by MCC for 50% AIQ & 100% Deemed & Central Universities, AFMS, and ESIC seats. For 100% private universities, 85% state quota seats, and minority institutes, NEET PG 2023 counselling will be conducted by the respective state authorities. NEET PG Seat Allotment Result will be released after every round of counselling.  

NEET PG FAQs

NEET PG 2023 FAQs

Ques. How many times is NEET PG conducted in a year?

Ans. NEET PG is only conducted once in a year. As per the latest schedule released by NBEMS, NEET PG 2023 will be conducted on March 5, 2023.

Ques. What is NEET PG 2023 Exam Date?

Ans. NEET PG 2023 exam will be conducted in online mode on March 5, 2023. Any changes in the exam date will be notified on the official website by NBEMS.

Ques. How many questions are asked in NEET PG exam?

Ans. NEET PG exam has 200 questions divided into 3 parts- preclinical, paraclinical, and clinical. There is no pre-defined division of the questions between these 3 parts.

Ques. Is there any sectional time limit in NEET PG exam?

Ans. No, there is no sectional time limit in NEET PG exam. The total time duration to attempt all the 200 multiple-choice questions is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Ques. Do I need to submit my NEET PG Admit Card 2023 at the exam hall after completion of the exam?

Ans. No, you do not need to submit the admit card of NEET PG 2023 on the exam day. You only need to present it to the invigilator before starting the test.

Ques. How to prepare for NEET PG 2023? What are the best books for NEET PG preparation?

Ans. To prepare for NEET PG exam, you can refer to your MBBS books as NEET PG syllabus is completely based on the topics studied in UG course. 

  • Other than that you can also attend online coaching classes by Unacademy & DAMS Delhi to prepare for NEET PG 2022.
  • Apart from the your UG books, you can also refer to other best books for NEET PG preparation like Self-assessment and review of Anatomy, Review of Pharmacology, Review of Pathology and Genetics etc.

Ques. How many subjects are covered in NEET PG 2023 Syllabus?

Ans. NEET PG 2023 Syllabus covers a total of 15 subjects. Each year, the number of subjects remains the same. NEET PG 2023 syllabus for the exam consists of subjects as per Graduate Medical Education Regulations issued by MCI.

  • Pre-clinical- 3 subjects
  • Para-clinical- 5 subjects
  • Clinical- 7 subjects

Ques. Which subjects of NEET PG Syllabus carry the maximum number of questions in the exam?

Ans. Based on previous year paper analysis, the subjects of NEET PG Syllabus that carry the maximum weightage are General Medicine (including Dermatology & Venereology & Psychiatry) and Surgery, Ent, Orthopedics & Anesthesia. Around 45 questions can be expected from these topics.

Ques. How much is NEET PG application fee?

Ans. NEET PG Application fee is INR 4250 for the General/ OBC categories. For SC/ ST/ PwD candidates, the application fee is INR 3250.

Ques. Do I need to affix a photograph on NEET PG Admit Card?

Ans. Yes, candidates need to affix a passport size photograph on the downloaded NEET PG Admit Card. Along with that, you have to carry the valid photo Id proofs to the exam center otherwise candidates will not be allowed to enter the exam hall. 

Ques. What is the the expected cut off for NEET PG 2023?

Ans. Based on the previous year’s cut off, NEET PG Cut off 2023 is expected to be 275 for the General candidates, 245 for SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwD candidates, and 260 for General-PwD candidates.

Ques. How many seats are offered through NEET PG Counselling 2023?

Ans. NEET PG 2023 is conducted to allow MBBS candidates to seek admission to 26,188 MD seats, 13,649 MS seats, and 1,992 PG Diploma seats offered by government medical colleges.

Ques. When NEET PG Counselling will start?

Ans. NEET PG 2023 Counselling will likely start in May/ June 2023. MCC will be responsible for conducting NEET PG counselling for AIQ seats. For state quota seats, NEET PG 2023 counselling will be conducted by the designated state counselling authorities.

Ques. How many rounds are there in NEET PG Counselling?

Ans. As per the tentative schedule released by MCC, there are 4 rounds of NEET PG 2022 Counselling- round 1, round 2, mop-up round, and stray vacancy round. The dates for all the rounds are released on the official counselling website. 

Ques. Is there any restriction on the number of attempts for NEET PG?

Ans. No, there is no limit on the number of times you can appear for NEET PG exam. NEET PG is held once every year. Hence, you can take NEET PG every year if they meet all the other eligibility criteria mentioned in the article.

Ques. When will NBE release NEET PG 2023 Result?

Ans. NBE will announce NEET PG 2023 Result by March 31, 2023, in the form of a PDF containing the names of the candidates and their scores. Along with the result, NBE will also release NEET PG Cut off 2023.

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