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NEET PG Latest Notifications
- 09 September, 2024 : NEET PG 2024 Counselling Schedule Released, Check Dates Here
NEET PG Exam Pattern 2024: NBEMS through the media announced a sectional time limit for the NEET PG 2024 exam. This major step would prevent unfair practices during the examination process. The detailed pattern will be announced by the examination body shortly on the official website.
As per the new pattern, you cannot shuffle between sections, but you can attempt any questions first of the particular section within the given time frame. Also after the completion of a section, the next section will start automatically. This new pattern is quite similar to other exams like INI CET, AIIMS and the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE).
NEET PG 2024 comprises 200 questions divided into 3 parts i.e. Pre Clinical, Para Clinical, and Clinical. Check NEET PG 2024 Syllabus
- The exam duration of NEET PG 2024 is 3 hours 30 minutes.
- As per the marking scheme, 4 marks are awarded for every correct answer and 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.
- The NEET-PG Entrance Examination, scheduled for June 23, 2024, has been postponed. This decision is being made in light of recent claims about the integrity of several important competitive exams in the country. The revised date for the NEET PG 2024 exam will be released soon.
Candidates can download NEET PG previous year question papers to get a better understanding of NEET PG exam pattern and syllabus.
| Table of Contents |
NEET PG Exam Pattern 2024
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer-based mode |
| Number of Sessions | Single (9:00 AM to 12:30 PM) |
| Number of Questions | 200 |
| Total Marks | 800 |
| Language of Question Paper | English Only |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Sectional Time Limit | Yes |
| Types of Questions | MCQs |
| Number of Sections | 3- Clinical, Para-Clinical, and Pre-Clinical |
NEET PG 2024 Marking Scheme
| Response Type | Marks awarded |
|---|---|
| Correct answer | (+) 4 |
| Incorrect answer | (-) 1 |
| No response/ unanswered | 0 |
Pattern of Demo Test
- The Demo test will be a sample of the on-line exam that is conducted to guide the candidates with the navigation and functionality of the NEET PG exam.
- It is a tutorial that focuses on using the features of the test like navigating between screens, selecting, de-selecting, reviewing and marking responses, etc., it also includes some demo questions which will help the candidates to practice these features.
- Candidates must know that these demo questions do not represent the difficulty level of the actual test.
15 minutes Tutorial
- The 15 minutes tutorial contains a series of screens that will guide the candidate to attempt NEET-PG computer-based test.
- This tutorial will give a chance to the candidate to try all the features, such as navigating between questions, select, de-select, review, mark and change responses, etc.
- Candidates are advised to go through the entire tutorial of 15 minutes before starting the actual exam. After completing the tutorial, candidates have to accept a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before starting the test.
NEET PG 2024 Syllabus and Subject Wise Weightage
The syllabus of the NEET PG 2024 entrance exam comprises of all the subjects that were in the candidate’s syllabus while studying MBBS programs. NEET-PG exam follows the syllabus formulated as per Graduate Medical Education Regulations notified by the Medical Council of India. The tentative subject-wise distribution of questions is tabulated below.
| Sections and Subjects | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Part A – Pre-clinical | |
| Biochemistry | 13 |
| Anatomy | 16 |
| Physiology | 16 |
| Subject/ Section Part B – Para-clinical | |
| Microbiology | 13 |
| Pharmacology | 13 |
| Pathology | 17 |
| Social and preventive medicine | 5 |
| Forensic Medicine | 17 |
| Subject/ Section Part C – Clinical | |
| General Medicine including Dermatology & Venereology & Psychiatry | 30 |
| ENT | 30 |
| General Surgery including Orthopedics, Anaesthesia & Radiodiagnosis | 4 |
| Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 20 |
| Pediatrics | 3 |
| Ophthalmology | 3 |
NEET PG 2024 Reference Books
The following reference books will help the candidate in preparing for NEET PG 2024. These books have questions bearing the correct exam pattern and will give candidates an idea on the different types and categories of questions they can expect from the various subjects.
| Book Name | Author |
|---|---|
| DAMS Beat The NEET | Sumer K Sethi |
| All India PG Medical Entrance Exam with Answers | Gupta, Krishnamurthy & Sethi |
| Postgraduate Medical Entrance Exam, Volume 2 & 3 | Amit Tripathi & Ashish Gupta |
| DNB CET Review for Primary and Post Diploma | Vaibhav Bharat & Ishad Aggarwal |
| Self Assessment and Review of NEET Pattern Question | Arvind Arora |
NEET PG 2024 Exam Pattern FAQs
Ques. What is the NEET PG exam pattern?
Ans. NEET PG is a computer-based test (CBT) that comprises multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from the MBBS curriculum. The number of questions in the NEET PG exam is 200 MCQs.
Ques. How many questions are there in the NEET PG exam?
Ans. The number of questions in the NEET PG exam may vary from year to year. However, it typically consists of 300 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). These questions are based on subjects included in NEET PG syllabus.
Ques. What is the duration of the NEET PG exam?
Ans. The NEET PG exam has a duration of 3 hours and 30 minutes. It is a single-session computer-based test. As per the new format, NEET PG 2024 will have time limit for each section.
Ques. Is there a negative marking in NEET PG?
Ans. Yes, there is negative marking in the NEET PG exam. For each correct answer, candidates are awarded a certain number of marks, and for each incorrect answer, a proportionate number of marks are deducted. Unanswered questions do not result in any marks being added or deducted. It's important to answer carefully.
Ques. How are the questions distributed across subjects in the NEET PG exam?
Ans. The exam covers all subjects taught during the MBBS course. The subject-wise distribution of questions is usually provided in the information bulletin released by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).
Ques. Can I choose the language of the NEET PG exam?
Ans. The NEET PG exam is conducted in English only.
Ques. What is the marking scheme for NEET PG?
Ans. The NEET PG marking scheme includes the awarding of four marks for each correct answer and a deduction of one mark for each incorrect answer. There is no negative marking for questions that are not attempted (unanswered). The total marks obtained by a candidate determine their rank and eligibility for admission into various postgraduate medical courses.
Ques. How should I prepare according to the NEET PG exam pattern?
Ans. NEET PG preparation strategies include familiarizing yourself with the exam pattern, practicing NEET PG previous years' question papers, taking mock tests, and focusing on time management.
*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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