National Eligibility cum Entrance Exam (NEET) PG is a National-level exam conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) which will serve as the gateway for admission to MD/MS/PG Diploma courses in Government and Private Medical Institutions across the country.
NEET PG Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must possess MBBS Degree/Provisional Pass Certificate recognized according to the provisions of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
- Applicants must have secured Permanent/Provisional Registration with the Medical Council of India.
- Applicant must have finished one year Internship/likely to complete one year Internship on or prior to 31st March 2017
- Applicants who have secured their MBBS degree from the states of Andhra Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Telangana are not eligible for All India 50% Pool.
Conducting Authority for NEET PG
National Board of Examinations (NBE) is the prescribed authority for conducting NEET PG for admission to MD/MS/PG Diploma Courses as per the provisions of the Section 10 of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 as amended in 2016.
NEET PG Exam Pattern
The pattern of NEET PG has been described in the table below:
| Scheme of NEET PG 2017 |
| Mode OF Exam |
Online |
| Medium of Exam |
English |
| Pattern |
MCQs with single correct response |
| No. of Questions |
300 |
| Duration of Exam |
3 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Negative Marking |
No Negative Marking |
NEET PG 2017: Important Dates
Here is the list of Important Dates for NEET PG 2017:
| Important Event |
Date |
| Commencing Date of Online Registrations for NEET PG 2017 |
26th September 2016 |
| Last Date of Online Registrations for NEET 2017 |
31st October 2016 |
| NEET PG 2017 Testing Window |
5th December 2016 – 13th December 2016 |
| NEET PG Result Announcement |
On or Prior to 15th January 2017 |
Scope of NEET PG
The following seats will fall under the purview of NEET PG:
- All India 50% Quota Seats for MD/MS/PG Diploma courses – This is applicable to all States excluding Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Jammu & Kashmir
- State Quota Seats for MD/MS/PG Diploma Programs – This applies to All States and UTs including Andhra Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Telangana
- MD/MS/PG Diploma Seats falling under Private Medical Colleges, Deemed Institutions all across the nation
- MD/MS/PG Diploma seats falling under Armed Forces Medical Services Institutions
- DNB Broad Specialty Seats for January 2017 Admission session also fall under the ambit of NEET PG
Official Website of NEET PG
The official website is
www.nbe.edu.in. The complete registration and application procedure is online.
Registration for NEET PG
The registration procedure for NEET PG is completely online.
The registration procedure comprises 4 steps:
- Creating a Profile: Applicants will first have to create a profile by visiting the official website. Here, applicant will have to fill in their personal details and create a login by using username and password.
- Apply/Register: Applicant will have to fill the registration form by submitting various details.
- Schedule the Exam:Applicant will have to select the location and Testing Venue. He/She will also be required to select the Exam Date and Exam session.
- Make Online Payment: Applicant will have to submit the application fee through the Online Mode only using Credit/Debit Card options or Net Banking.
Subject-Wise Marks Distribution for NEET PG
| S.NO. |
Subject |
Number of Questions |
| 1. |
Anatomy |
15 |
| 2. |
Physiology |
15 |
| 3. |
Biochemistry |
15 |
| 4. |
Pharmacology |
20 |
| 5. |
Microbiology |
20 |
| 6. |
Pathology |
25 |
| 7. |
Forensic Medicine |
10 |
| 8. |
Social & Preventive Medicine |
25 |
| 9. |
Medicine, Dermatology & Venereology |
37 |
| 10. |
Surgery, ENT, Orthopedics and Anaesthesia |
46 |
| 11. |
Radio diagnosis and Radiotherapy |
12 (6+6) |
| 12. |
Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
25 |
| 13. |
Pediatrics |
15 |
| 14. |
Ophthalmology |
10 |
| 15. |
Psychiatry |
10 |
| GRAND TOTAL |
300 |
Institutions Exempted from NEET PG
There are some Institutions which will remain exempted from NEET PG and conduct their separate entrance examinations for admission.
Here is a list of Institutions Exempted from NEET PG:
| Institutions Exempted from NEET PG |
| PGIMER, Chandigarh |
| AIIMS, New Delhi |
| NIMHANS, Bangalore |
| JIPMER, Pondicherry |
| Sri Chitra Institute, Trivandrum |
NEET PG Application Fee
| Category |
Registration/Application Fee |
| General/OBC Candidates |
Rs. 3750 |
| SC/ST/PWD Candidates |
Rs. 2750 |
NEET PG 2017: Admit Card
After submission of Online Payment and successful completion of Online Registration, applicant will receive the Admit Card on the registered E-mail Id within 24 hours.
Applicant will be required to take a Print out/Hard Copy of the Admit Card.
Counseling for NEET PG
Medical Counseling Committee established by the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare will be the authority responsible to conduct Counseling for All India 50% Quota Seats.
For State Quota Seats, the concerned Department of Medical Education/University as specified by the particular State Government will be responsible for conduct of Counseling.
Test Centers for NEET PG
NEET PG 2017 will be organized in 86 Test Centers across 41 cities.
Candidate Support for NEET PG 2017
Applicants can get their queries resolved through the Toll Free Number 1800 11 1700 and an E-mail support which will be accessible with effect from 26
th September 2016.
Total Number of Seats under NEET PG
Number of Seats under National & State Counseling
| Number of Seats under National & State Counseling |
| Total Number of Seats
(MD + MS+ Diploma) |
23,686 |
| Number of MD seats |
13,137 |
| Number of MS seats |
6,735 |
| Number of Diploma seats |
3,810 |
Number of Seats Under National Counseling
| Total Number of Seats under National Counseling |
| MD+ MS+ Diploma |
10,283 Seats |
| Number of MD seats |
5,745 Seats |
| Number of MS seats |
2,902 Seats |
| Number of Diploma seats |
1,633 Seats |
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