NEET-PG is an eligibility-cum-ranking examination prescribed as the single entrance examination for admission to various MD/MS and PG Diploma Courses of all government, private and deemed medical colleges in India except AIIMS and INIs. No other entrance examination, either at the state or the Institution level, is allowed for entry to MD/MS/PG Diploma courses except INICET conducted by AIIMS.

NEET-PG is the single eligibility cum entrance examination for admission to MD/MS/PG Diploma Courses which include the following:

1. All India 50% quota seats for all States/Union territories of India.

2. State quota seats for all States/Union territories of India.

3. All Private Medical Colleges, Institutions & Universities/Deemed Universities all across the country

4. Armed Forces Medical Services Institutions.

5. Post MBBS DNB Courses, Direct 6 years DrNB Courses and Post MBBS NBEMS Diploma Courses

The following Medical institutions are not covered by centralized admissions for MD/MS seats through NEET- PG. The admission in these institutions are managed through INICET which is conducted by AIIMS Delhi:

1. AIIMS, New Delhi and other AIIMS

2. PGIMER, Chandigarh

3. JIPMER, Puducherry

4. NIMHANS, Bengaluru

5. Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum

NEET- PG is mandatory even for foreign nationals seeking admission in medical courses in India. Qualifying NEET-PG is mandatory for entry to MD/MS/PG Diploma courses under various Universities/ Institutions in the country.

NEET-PG is conducted by National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). The role of NBEMS is limited to the conduct of NEET-PG, declaration of the result and handing over the result to the designated counseling authority.

NBEMS has no role in counseling and allotment of PG seats. The seat allotment for the admission in MD/MS/PG Diploma courses is done through medical admission counselling conducted by MCC and State medical counselling committees.

NEET PG is generally conducted during the month of March-April every year however the schedule of NEET PG has become highly unpredictable after covid-19. For example, in 2024, The tentative date for NEET PG 2024 is July 7, 2024.

Eligibility for NEET PG

It is mandatory to pass the MBBS degree along with completion of mandatory internship before the declared cut off date for NEET PG. For example, in 2024 the cut off date for completion of internship is 15th August 2024. Anyone who is not likely to complete his/her internship before 15th August shall not be eligible to participate in medical admission counselling process.

Registration with the NMC/ the erstwhile Medical Council of India or State Medical Council is necessary and its documentary proof is required furnished by the candidates on the day of examination. A student will be asked for registration certificate at the time of entry in centre for NEET PG exam.

Eligibility criteria for foreign medical graduates

Indian citizens or overseas citizens of India who have obtained their Primary Medical Qualifications from Medical Colleges outside India should have qualified the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (Screening Test) which is conducted by National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences.

Further, they should have been registered with the NMC/ the erstwhile Medical Council of India or State Medical Council and should have completed their internship or likely to complete their internship on or before the prescribed cut off date. In case of NEET PG 2024, the cut off date will be 15th August 2024.

Scheme of NEET PG examination

NEET-PG is conducted in a single day & single session as a computer based examination. NEET PG examination is a multiple choice questions test of 3 hrs 30 minutes duration. The syllabus for NEET PG is prescribed by National Medical Commission (NMC).

NEET PG exam starts at 9 AM and ends at 12.30 PM. The candidates are required to report at the designated exam centre at least 30 minutes before the start time of NEET PG. The exam comprises of 200 Multiple Choice Questions with each question having 4 response options/ distractors in English language only.

Candidates are required to select the correct/best/most appropriate response/answer out of the 4 response options provided in each question. A student gets 4 marks for each correct answer and loses 1 mark for every wrong answer. There is no deduction/negative marking for unattempted questions.

Documents required at test centre for NEET PG

On the day of NEET PG exam, candidates MUST bring to the test centre the following documents:

1. Printed copy of Barcoded/QR Coded Admit card with his/her recent coloured photograph pasted on it
2. Photocopy of Permanent / Provisional SMC/MCI/NMC registration. This photocopy will be be retained by the test centre.
3. Any one of the below mentioned Govt issued photo IDs (must be original and valid/non-expired): PAN Card/ Driving License/ Voter ID/ Passport/ Aadhaar Card (With Photograph)
4. It is advisable to carry more than one type of photo ID for smooth verification. No other ID proof will be accepted as proof of identity at NEET PG exam centre.
5. Candidates are required to keep their admit card and photo identification with them at all times during the conduct of examination.

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