| Updated On - Aug 11, 2024
NEET PG Latest Notifications
- 09 September, 2024 : NEET PG 2024 Counselling Schedule Released, Check Dates Here
NEET PG exam 2024 has been conducted on August 11, 2024, in two shifts. Shift 2 is conducted from 3.30 PM to 7 PM. Shift 1 was conducted from 9 AM to 12.30 PM. Based on the initial reactions, the overall difficulty level was moderate. There were more image-based questions and some one-liners. The questions were from all important topics. Medical practicing candidates had a upper hand with the clinical-based questions. Candidates could attempt 185 to 195 questions in the time limit. Check Detailed NEET PG 2024 Paper Analysis
We shall provide the detailed subject-wise analysis soon after the exam is over. NEET PG exam analysis 2024 will include difficulty level, students’ reactions, and a review by subject matter experts.
- As per the revised NEET PG paper pattern, from this year onwards there will be a sectional time limit to complete 200 questions. Each section has 42 questions and 40 minutes
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology, ENT, Pathology, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, and Microbiology are commonly seen topics in NEET PG question papers.
Earlier, 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. Meanwhile, check the NEET PG paper analysis of the previous years (2023-2019) available in this article to know the weightage of topics and important sections to revise a few days before the exam.
Although the qualifying NEET PG cut off is 50 for the GN category, 45 for GN-PwD, and 40 for SC/ ST/ OBC; scoring 650+ is safe for admission to any top PG medical college in India.
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Will NEET PG 2024 be Tough or Easy?
NEET PG questions are based on the foundational areas of medical science. The questions are usually moderate with more focus on clinical areas. However, a complete NEET PG paper analysis 2024 is updated below by subject experts after interacting with the students.
| Particulars | Details | Shift 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Difficulty Level of NEET PG 2024 | Moderate | To be Updated |
| Most Difficult Subject | Pharmacology | To be Updated |
| Most Time-Consuming Subject | To be Updated | To be Updated |
| Subjects with Maximum Weightage | To be Updated | To be Updated |
| Good Attempt | 185+ | To be Updated |
Previous Years’ NEET PG Paper Analysis: Get Students’ Insights
A close reading of the NEET PG question papers brings clarity to the exam structure, format of the paper and question types and helps in preparing study strategies and executing them effectively. Below you will find the past 4 years’ analysis in detail.
What was the Difficulty Level of NEET PG 2023 Question Paper?
Students who appeared in NEET PG 2023, rated the question paper moderate in terms of difficulty level. When compared to 2022 question paper, our experts found the paper to be easy. Some of the reactions have been listed below:
- Most of the questions were direct while only 5% to 10% questions were difficult.
- About 90% of questions were based on clinical scenarios covering areas like Medicine and Microbiology.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Overall Difficulty Level of NEET PG 2023 | Moderate |
| Most Difficult Subject | To be Updated |
| Most Time-Consuming Subject | Clinical |
| Subjects with Maximum Weightage | Contraception, ENT, Obstetrics and Gynaecology (OBS GYNE), Mycology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry |
| Good Attempt | 170 |
| Paper Analysis | Detailed NEET PG 2023 exam review |
Which Subjects Were Given More Weightage in NEET PG 2022?
- Topics like Obstetrics, Pathology, Mycology, Gynaecology, ENT, and Pharmacology were more frequent in NEET PG question paper 2022.
- There were questions on COVID-19 primarily in the paraclinical subject.
- There was no surprise element in the paper and questions were set as per the syllabus.
- Most of the candidates reported the exam to be doable within 3 hours and 30 minutes while some found it to be lengthy.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Difficulty Level of NEET PG 2022 | Moderate |
| Most Difficult Subject | Pharmacology |
| Subjects with Maximum Weightage |
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| Good Attempt | 125+ |
What was the Difficulty Level of NEET PG 2021?
- In 2021, NEET PG exam comprised about 40% of one-liner questions.
- The image-based questions accounted for only 20% of the paper.
- The paper was however rated lengthy due to the presence of more clinical questions.
| Sections of NEET PG | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| Part A | Easy to Moderate |
| Part B | Easy to Moderate |
| Part C | Easy to Moderate |
Was NEET PG 2019 Paper Difficult?
NEET PG comprises three sections Part A, Part B, and Part C. The difficulty level for each section are mentioned in the below points:
- Part A was easy as compared to the previous year.
- Part B was moderate and a little more difficult than the previous year.
- Part C was the toughest section of the paper and will be extremely lengthy.
| Subjects | Topics | Types of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrics | Side Effects of Drugs | Clinical based |
| Medicine | Emergencies, their management, next best investigation, confirmatory tests, the drug of choice Staging of Cancer (Lung) | Grading, classification types, image-based, management of disease according to lab findings or pathology slides. |
| Obstetrics and Gynaecology | USG based findings and Clinical scenarios. | Partographs |
| Forensic Medicine | IPCC, CrPC, post mortem findings, and images. | Images |
| Community medicine | Biostatistics, Communicable/ non -communicable diseases (causative agent, primary/ secondary host, modes of prevention, health programs, and diagnostic clinical findings of a disease) | - |
| Radiology | MRCP image of the liver | Images |
| Orthopedics | Questions based on a given x-ray (image) | Images |
| Biochemistry | Direct questions | Theory-based |
NEET PG Exam Analysis: Key Takeaways
After having analysed the past question papers, some of the key takeaways are listed below:
- More clinical-based questions are being asked every year.
- Direct, one-liner, fact-based questions.
- The exam frequently covers disciplines like ENT, pediatrics, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, and pediatrics, which means that you must show that you are adept at diagnosing and treating diseases in a variety of medical specialties.
Is it Possible to Get 700+ Marks in NEET PG?
Yes, you can definitely get 650+ marks in NEET PG if prepared well. According to Dr Prem (AIR 2 of 2023), reading standard books, solving question banks, and taking mock tests are must to score 700+ marks in NEET PG. You can get help from YouTube videos for conceptual clarity and take free mock tests from any platform that you find the best. Give enough time to all subjects to leave no room for doubts during the last stage of preparation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. Has NEET PG total marks changed?
Ans. No, NEET PG total marks have not been changed. The total marks for NEET PG is 800. However, NBEMS has introduced a sectional time limit in NEET PG 2024. You will have to complete each section within the given time. Note that you cannot shuffle between section but you can attempt any question of the particular section within the allotted time.
Ques. What should be the good score in NEET PG 2024 exam?
Ans. Based on cut off of the previous years’, a score between 650 to 700 is a decent score out of 800. The probable rank for these scores can be 1 to 100.
Ques. Which subject in NEET PG has the maximum weightage?
Ans. In NEET PG, maximum questions are asked from General Medicine including Dermatology & Venereology & Psychiatry and ENT. These two sections comprises approx 30 questions alone. Other high weightage topics include Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pathology, Forensic Medicine and more. Check Detailed Pattern and Topic-wise Weightage
Ques. What are the important topics in Pre-Clinical subject?
Ans. Anatomy and Physiology are the most important. Around 10 questions are usually expected every year from these two sections. Next to these is the Biochemistry topic from which you can expect around 13 questions.
*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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