The active postgraduate entrance exam for MD, MS and Diploma admissions across India. Build your NEET PG preparation around subject weightage, daily MCQ practice, question-bank discipline, and a study plan that still works even while NExT remains deferred.
NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test — Postgraduate) is conducted annually by the National Board of Examinations (NBE). It is the single entrance exam for admission to MD, MS, and PG Diploma programmes at government and private medical colleges across India.
With over 2.2 lakh candidates competing for approximately 30,000 PG seats each year, NEET PG is one of the most competitive medical examinations in the world. The exam tests knowledge across all MBBS subjects, with a strong emphasis on clinical application and recent advances.
Note on NExT: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has announced that the NExT (National Exit Test) will eventually replace NEET PG. However, as of April 9, 2026, NExT has been deferred by 3 to 4 years. NEET PG remains the active exam for PG admissions. Learn more about NExT →
If you want to go deeper, use our dedicated guides for NEET PG question-bank strategy, mock-test practice, 6-month planning, and 12-month planning.
Clinical Subjects (40-45%): Medicine, Surgery, ObGyn, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Anaesthesia, Radiology. These form the bulk of the paper and are increasingly scenario-based.
Pre-Clinical Subjects (25-30%): Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry. High-yield areas include neuroanatomy, cardiac physiology, and molecular biology.
Para-Clinical Subjects (25-30%): Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine, Community Medicine (PSM). Pharmacology alone can contribute 30-40 questions.
Use these weightages to prioritise revision blocks, but do not ignore integration. NEET PG rewards candidates who connect medicine, surgery, pharmacology, pathology and community medicine in the same revision cycle.
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Our AI DDx engine presents clinical scenarios and guides you through differential diagnosis — the fastest-growing question type in NEET PG.
1,853 drugs with adult and paediatric monographs. Interactions checker helps you master pharmacology — one of the highest-yield subjects.
SOFA, NEWS2, GCS, CHA₂DS₂-VASc and more. Practise clinical calculations that appear in scenario-based questions.
105 annotated ECG strips with difficulty grading. ECG interpretation accounts for 10-12% of the exam.
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Need a ready-made structure? Start with our 6-month NEET PG study plan or the 12-month version.
NEET PG 2027: Expected in March 2027. The exam pattern remains 300 MCQs in 3.5 hours. NBE has maintained the same format since 2021. Registration typically opens 2-3 months before the exam date.
NExT Update: The National Medical Commission has deferred NExT implementation by 3-4 years (as of April 9, 2026). NEET PG remains the active pathway for PG admissions. Students currently in MBBS should prepare for NEET PG while keeping NExT preparation aligned.
Build your weekly prep around three layers: question-bank discipline, mock-test review, and daily MCQ practice.
NEET PG consists of 300 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 3 hours 30 minutes. Each correct answer earns 4 marks, and each incorrect answer deducts 1 mark.
You must hold an MBBS degree from a recognised Indian or foreign university and have completed your rotating internship. Indian citizens with foreign MBBS degrees must clear the FMGE first.
The NMC plans for NExT to eventually replace NEET PG, but as of April 9, 2026, NExT has been deferred by 3 to 4 years. NEET PG remains the active exam for PG admissions.
Clinical subjects such as Medicine, Surgery, ObGyn and Paediatrics collectively carry the largest share. Pharmacology and PSM are also consistently high-yield.
Start with a 12-month plan if possible, prioritise high-yield clinical subjects, and use daily MCQ practice from the beginning. A 6-month intensive plan can work if your foundation is already strong.
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