Content Curator | Updated On - Jul 5, 2024
NEET PG 2024 Eligibility Criteira: As per the revised eligibility criteria, you are required to have an MBBS degree along with an internship to be completed on or before Aug 15, 2024 to apply for NEET PG 2024. Check NEET PG 2024 Application Process
- There is no defined age limit for NEET PG 2024.
- Indian citizens or foreign citizens who have obtained their Primary Medical Qualifications from Medical Colleges outside India and have qualified for the FMGE Screening Test can also apply for the exam.
- NEET PG reservation criteria have also been revised for the 50% AIQ seats whereas the 50% State quota seat reservation criteria will be as per the policies of the respective state. Check NEET PG Reservation Criteria
NEET PG 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who fail to clear the defined criteria will not be getting the admission to the post-graduate course. If at any stage, it is found that a candidate has provided wrong information, admission of such candidate will be canceled. NEET PG 2024 eligibility criteria are as follows:
- Candidates who possess an MBBS degree or a certificate that declares the candidate has the provisional MBBS degree can apply for the NEET PG. The certificate or the MBBS degree must be recognized by the IMC Act 1956 and NMC Act 2019.
- Along with the degree or certificate, the candidate must possess an internship completed on or before August 15, 2024.
- The candidates must provide the duly signed affidavit stating that the candidate got the college through the centralized counseling, along with the print out of the acknowledgment of submission of NEET PG Application Form. The submission has to be done by the candidates who have done the MBBS degree from the state of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Jammu & Kashmir.
- The candidates must be sure themselves about NEET eligibility and if found at any stage later that the candidate is ineligible, such candidate’s candidature is cancelled. The candidates who have cleared the exam and have been allocated seats through NEET PG 2024 Counseling can also be asked to leave the seat under the rule.
- There are no exceptions to the eligibility guidelines and thus the candidates are requested to apply for only if they have valid degrees and have completed the internship by March 31, 2024. All the NEET PG 2024 application form that has been submitted will be canceled if the degree or internship certificate is invalid.
- Merely completing NEET PG registration process does not confer any applicant for the seat for the PG program. The candidates have to clear the exam and appear for NEET PG 2024 Counselling wherein a seat will be allocated.
- The internship certificate must be submitted under NEET PG eligibility rule must define clearly the starting date and the last date of the Compulsory Rotating Resident Internship program. The certificate of the internship must be submitted in original.
- The colleges that received recognition after the NMC Cutoff date are considered invalid.
- The registration of the applicant is necessary with the NMC/ MCI/ State Medical council. The documentary proof of the same must be furnished by the candidate on the day of.
- As per the eligibility rule defined by some Universities/ Institutes, candidates who are pursuing the PG degree from their college or any other college or university cannot apply for the PG program again in their college. The candidate can thus be refused for NEET PG admission. The NBE/MCC/MoHFW shall not be responsible for admission cancellation for such students.
- The candidates can go through the registration process only once.
NEET PG Eligibility Criteria 2024: For Foreign Medical Graduates
The eligibility criteria for the Indian Citizens or Overseas Citizens for NEET PG has been declared by the National Board of Examinations.
- Candidates must have pursued their Primary Medical Qualifications from Medical colleges outside India.
- Candidates applying under FMG quota must have qualified for the FMGE conducted by NBE, a screening test.
- Foreign Medical graduates must be registered under the Medical Council of India or SMC.
- As per the eligibility criteria of the NEET PG, the FMG candidates must have the required internship as prescribed by the NBE.
NEET PG Eligibility Criteria 2024: For Foreign Nationals
Foreign Nationals planning to appear for NEET PG 2024 have to fulfil the following requirements:
- Foreign nationals will have to temporary registration with National Medical Commission (NMC) while appearing for NEET PG.
- MNC will charge the prescribed fee for registration and will grant temporary registration for the duration of the Post Graduate course.
NEET PG 2024 Reservation Criteria
NEET PG 2024 reservation defines the limits on the allocation of seats to the reserved and non-reserved category candidates. Candidates of reserved category and non-reserved category must go through the NEET PG 2024 reservation criteria to get a clear understanding of the seat distribution among the two. Reservation criteria for NEET PG 2024 are defined below:
NEET PG 50% AIQ Seats Reservation (Revised)
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| OBC (Non-creamy layer) | 27% |
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| EWS | 10% |
| PwD | 5% |
For States/Union Territories - 50% Quota Seats and Private Medical Colleges/ Institutes/Universities/Deemed Universities
- NEET PG 2024 reservation criteria defined for each State/ Union Territory is different. The reservation quota is different in each state.
- NEET PG 2024 merit list is different for each state. The private University/ Institution can prepare their own merit list based on the regulation applicable. The state quota will remain undisturbed.
- NBE (National Board of Examination) will give the details of the candidate who has qualified NEET PG. The reservation criteria give the private Universities/ Institutes of different States/ Union territories the freedom to create their own NEET PG 2024 merit list on the basis of the NEET PG 2024 Result. The Regulation and/or their qualifying criteria, applicable guidelines, and reservation policies of the State/ Universities are different.
For Armed Forces, Medical Service Institutions
- The candidates who wish for a seat in MD/MS/PG Diploma seats (AFMS) shall tick the option (Institutions of Armed Medical Services) at the time of filling the application form. The candidates have to go through the separate NEET PG Registration Process for AFMC. The AFMC online registration website is afmcdg1.gov.in.
- There is no reservation granted to SC/ST/OBC/PH category candidates in Armed Forces Institutions conducting Post Graduate Courses
NEET PG 2024 Qualifying Marks Criteria
In order to qualify NEET PG 2024 candidates must score the qualifying marks decide by the authority.
| Category | Qualifying Marks |
| Unreserved | 50% |
| SC/ST/OBC | 40% |
| PwD | 45% |
NEET PG 2024 Eligibility FAQs
Ques. Who can appear for the NEET PG exam?
Ans. To be eligible for the NEET PG exam, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be an Indian citizen or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI).
- Possess an MBBS degree/Provisional MBBS Pass Certificate from a medical college/institute recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
- Have a permanent or provisional registration certificate of MBBS qualification issued by the NMC or a State Medical Council.
- Have completed or be likely to complete a one-year internship on or before August 15, 2024.
Ques. Is there an age limit for appearing in NEET PG?
Ans. No, there is no upper or lower age limit for appearing in the NEET PG 2024 exam. You can appear for the exam as many times as you want.
Ques. What if I have a medical degree from a foreign university?
Ans. If you have a medical degree from a university outside India, you must qualify for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) to be eligible for NEET PG.
Ques. When and where will the NEET PG application form be released?
Ans. The official dates for the NEET PG 2024 application form release is expected to be announced by the NBE in the month of May. You can find the latest information on the official website of the NBE https://www.natboard.edu.in/. NEET PG 2024 exam date is July 7, 2024.
Ques. What is the syllabus for the NEET PG exam?
Ans. The NEET PG syllabus covers a wide range of subjects from the MBBS curriculum, including Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine, and Community Medicine. Check the detailed syllabus for NEET PG 2024 here.
Ques. What is the exam pattern for NEET PG?
Ans. The NEET PG is a computer-based test consisting of 200 multiple-choice questions. The questions are divided into three sections:
- Section 1: Physiology, Biochemistry, Anatomy (75 questions)
- Section 2: Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine (75 questions)
- Section 3: PSM, ENT, Ophthalmology, General Surgery, Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology (50 questions). Detailed NEET PG Exam Pattern
Ques. What is the passing score for NEET PG?
Ans. The passing score for NEET PG varies depending on the category you belong to and the number of available seats. The cut-off scores are usually released by the MCC after the exam.
Ques. What are the next steps after qualifying for NEET PG?
Ans. If you qualify for NEET PG, you will be eligible to participate in the counseling process for admission to postgraduate medical courses. The counseling process is conducted by the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) and involves choosing your preferred colleges and specialties based on your rank and seat availability.
Ques. How many attempts are allowed for NEET PG?
Ans. There is no restriction on the number of attempts for NEET PG.
Ques. Can candidates with a gap in their education apply for NEET PG?
Ans. Candidates with a gap in their education are usually eligible for NEET PG.
Ques. How are NEET PG exam centers allocated?
Ans. NEET PG Exam centers are usually allocated based on the choices made by candidates during the online application process. The allocation is subject to availability.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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