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Everything you should know about NEET PG 2026
The National Board of Examinations
conducts the NEET PG Exam, essential for candidates seeking admission to MD
(Doctor of Medicine), MS (Master of Surgery), and Post-Graduate post-MBBS, DNB
and NBE diploma courses across India. It is the central entrance
examination for doctors in India who wish to pursue specialization after
completing their MBBS degree.
The National Board of Examination
(NBE) will announce the dates and other crucial details of the NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for
Post-Graduation) 2026 exam with an official
information brochure on its website.
Candidates must register online and
submit the NEET PG 2026 exam application form. As per the recent notification
by NMC, the NEET PG 2026 exam will be held tentatively on Aug 30, 2026.
The new CBME curriculum and its Relevance
in the NEET PG Exam 2026
Recently, the NMC launched the new
CBME curriculum which shifted the focus towards clinical questions. Several
standard resources and study materials like Ten into Ten (Part A and B) are now based on the latest CBME pattern and serve as
reliable guide bridging the gap between standard textbooks and the
practical demands of the postgraduate entrance exam.
The exam mode is online, and the
CBT (computer-based test) assesses candidates' comprehensive understanding of
medical subjects studied during their MBBS program. Candidates must complete
their MBBS degree and the required internship to be eligible.
|
Event |
Details |
|
Exam name |
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test
for Post-Graduate courses (NEET PG) |
|
Conducting Body |
National Board of Examinations (NBE) |
|
Courses offered |
MD/MS/PG Diploma/DNB post-MBBS |
|
Exam fees |
· 3,500 (for General and OBC) · 2,500 (for SC/ST/PWD/Physically
Handicapped) |
|
Exam duration |
3.5 hours (210 minutes) |
|
Total marks |
800 |
|
Total Questions |
200 |
|
Marking scheme |
· +4 marks for correct response · -1 for incorrect response · No marks for unattempted question |
|
Language/Medium |
English only |
|
Official website |
nbe.edu.in |
NEET PG Eligibility and Scope
A candidate preparing for the NEET
PG 2026 should know the eligibility criteria set by the board. There is no age
limit in the exam. One should have a degree/provisional Pass Certificate
recognized under the Indian Medical Council Act 1956. Apart from an MBBS
degree, they should also possess a permanent/ provisional registration
certificate of MBBS, whereas the internship must be completed according to the official
brochure before Aug 30, 2026.
NEET
PG 2026 Exam Pattern
NBE has set the NEET PG (National
Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post-Graduation) 2026 pattern, which is
released along with the official brochure. NEET PG 2026 structure comprises
details about the exam, including exam mode, medium, the total number of
questions and their type, and marking scheme. A negative mark is on the exam. One
will get + 4 marks for every correct response and -1 for the wrong response. We
have highlighted the NEET PG 2026 Exam Pattern in below table:
NEET
PG 2026 Syllabus
1. Pre-clinical Subjects
● Anatomy
● General
anatomy and embryology
● Histology
● Osteology
● Muscles
and joints
● Nervous
system anatomy
● Sensory
organs
● Physiology
● Human
physiology (cell physiology, blood, and circulation, muscles, and movement)
● Neurophysiology
● Endocrinology
● Digestive
system physiology
● Respiratory
and renal physiology
● Biochemistry
● Biomolecules
● Enzyme
kinetics
● Metabolism
(Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, etc.)
● Molecular
biology and genetics
● Nutrition
2. Paraclinical Subjects
● Pharmacology
● General
pharmacology
● Autonomic
nervous system
● Drugs
act on various systems (cardiovascular, CNS, etc.).
● Toxicology
● Therapeutics
and drug interactions
● Microbiology
● Bacteriology,
Virology, Mycology, Parasitology
● Infection
control and immunity
● Pathogenesis
of microbial diseases
● Laboratory
diagnosis
● Pathology
● General
pathology (cell injury, inflammation, neoplasia)
● Systemic
pathology (Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, etc.)
● Hematology
● Blood
banking
● Forensic
Medicine
● Medical
jurisprudence
● Toxicology
and poisoning
● Forensic
autopsy and injuries
3. Clinical Subjects
● General
Medicine
● Cardiovascular
system, Respiratory system, Renal system
● Neurology,
Endocrinology, Rheumatology
● Infectious
diseases, Hematology, Gastroenterology
● Surgery
● General
surgery
● Orthopedics
● Urology,
Plastic surgery, Neurosurgery
● Obstetrics
and Gynecology
● Reproductive
health
● Obstetrics,
Gynecological diseases
● Infertility
and family planning
● Pediatrics
● Neonatology
● Growth
and development
● Pediatric
infectious diseases and Immunization
● Orthopedics
● Bone
fractures, Dislocations
● Joint
disorders
● Musculoskeletal
disorders
● ENT
(Ear, Nose, Throat)
● Diseases
of the ear, nose, and throat
● Head
and neck surgery
● Ophthalmology
● Diseases
of the eye
● Vision
disorders
● Psychiatry
● Mental
health disorders
● Psychotherapy
and counseling
4. Other Important Subjects
● Dermatology,
Venereology, and Leprosy
● Radiology
● Anesthesiology
● Emergency
Medicine
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