NEET PG 2024 is the main exam for students who want to get into MD/MS and PG Diploma courses. The exam date is set for 11 Aug 2024, as announced by NBE on their website. To apply for this exam, candidates need to have an MBBS degree from a recognized medical college and meet other eligibility criteria. Only NEET PG scores are accepted for admission to these courses; no other state or institutional exams will be considered.
This article will help you learn about the NEET PG 2024 Exam in complete detail, such as the Application Process, Fees, How to Apply, Exam Pattern, Eligibility Criteria, Participating Institutes and Exam Centres. Candidates can also download the MCC NEET PG Counselling ebook for better counselling guidance.
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Quick Facts
Before going to the complete description of the entrance examination, let’s look at a summary of the exam.
| Name of Examination | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post Graduate |
| Popular Name | NEET PG |
| Conducted by | National Board of Examinations |
| Frequency of Conduct | Once a Year |
| Examination Level | National-level Exam |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Duration of Examination | 3 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Mode of Counselling | Online / Offline |
Scope of NEET PG
NEET-PG 2024 will be the single eligibility cum entrance examination for admission to MD/MS/PG Diploma Courses for the academic year 2024-25 and will include the following:
- All India 50% quota seats for all States/Union territories of India.
- State quota seats for all States/Union territories of India.
- All Private Medical Colleges, Institutions & Universities/Deemed Universities all across the country
- Armed Forces Medical Services Institutions.
- Post MBBS DNB Courses and Post MBBS NBEMS Diploma Courses
NEET PG 2024 Important Dates
The important dates for the application form are listed in the table below, and it will assist candidates in keeping track of essential registration events.
| Events | Dates |
| NEET PG 2024 registration | 16 Apr ’24 – 06 May ’24 |
| Edit Window for All Payment Success Applications (Any information/ documents can be edited except Name, Nationality, Email, Mobile number and Test City) | 19 Jul ’24 – 23 Jul ’24 |
| Examination Date | 11 August 2024 |
| Declaration of Result | 23 August 2024 |
| The cut-off date for completion of the internship towards the eligibility exam | To be announced soon |
Eligibility Criteria
Aspirants are advised to read the complete detailed information on eligibility criteria to check whether they are eligible. Once going through all the requirements, a candidate can apply for the Entrance. The eligibility conditions for the exam are given below.
- Candidates in possession of an MBBS degree or Provisional MBBS Pass Certificate recognized as per the provisions of the NMC Ac, 2019 and the repealed Indian Medical Council Act 1956.
- The permanent or provisional registration certificate of MBBS qualification issued by the NMC/ the erstwhile Medical Council of India or State Medical Council.
- Candidates who have completed one year of internship or are likely to complete the internship on or before 31st March 2024 may apply for the exam.
How to fill out the NEET PG Application Form?
One should follow these simple steps to apply for the application form.
- Step 1: Register for NEET PG 2024 online.
- Step 2: Complete the application form.
- Step 3: Choose an exam centre.
- Step 4: Insert scanned images into the application form 2024.
- Step 5: Pay the application fee for 2024.
- Step 6: Print the completed application form.
Application Fees
| Category | Examination Fee |
| General, OBC and EWS | Rs. 3,500/- |
| SC, ST, PWD | Rs. 2,500/- |
Exam Pattern
This section provides detailed information about the Exam Pattern for the 2024-25 session, such as how many questions will be asked examination, total marks, duration of the study, exam paper language, etc. Let’s have a look.
| Particulars | Description |
| Examination Mode | Computer-based Test |
| Examination Duration | 3 hours 30 minutes |
| Question Paper Medium | English |
| Number of Questions | 200 |
| Question Types | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Marking Pattern | Correct Answer: +4 marks, Incorrect Answer: – 1 mark, Unanswered Question: 0 marks |
Preparation Tips
There are given Important Tips related to NEET PG.
- Firstly, know all the details about the officially prescribed syllabus for the examination.
- Practice mock tests & previous year’s question papers.
- Make a proper timetable for your preparations.
- Consider the excellent preparation of books and study materials.
- Consider the excellent preparation of books and study materials.
- Stay stress-free & healthy while preparing for exams.
Syllabus
This section provides detailed information about the Syllabus for the 2024-25 session, like how many topics will be asked from Pre-clinical subjects, Para-clinical subjects, Clinical subjects, etc. Let’s have a look.
| Particular | Subjects |
|---|---|
| Phase I – Pre-clinical subjects | Anatomy Physiology Biochemistry |
Admit Card
This section provides detailed information about the NEET PG Admit Card 2024, like downloading admit cards and step-by-step guidance. Let’s have a look.
- Visit the official website – nbe.edu.in and select the “NEET PG 2024” tab.
- Click on the “applicant login”.
- Enter the user ID and password to log in
- Enter any two details from – Application Number (6 digits), Date of Birth or Email ID.
- View and download the admit card.
- Take a clear print of the admit card.
Recommended Books
| Subjects | Book Name |
| Microbiology | Self-Assessment & Review Microbiology & Immunology |
| Pathology | Pathologic Basis of Disease |
| Pharmacology | Review of Pharmacology |
| Forensic Medicine | Self-Assessment & Review of Basic Subjects (Anatomy & Forensic Medicine) |
Sample Papers in PDF
Here is the link to download Sample Papers. You may also use these question papers from previous years as model papers for NEET PG 2024. Let us have a look.
NEET PG 2024 Result and Scorecard
As per the latest update by NBE, the authority has released the NEET PG 2024 result at nbe.edu.in The final result will be uploaded in PDF format on the official website. Candidates must log into their registered account to download their scorecard/rank card. Candidates are advised to save a hard copy of their results for future reference during the counselling process. Candidates should know that the results will only be valid for that academic session. The NEET PG 2024 cut-off score for each category will be released along with the results.
NEET PG 2024 Cut Off
NEET PG 2024 cutoff, the minimum qualifying percentile, has been released by NBE. Various factors decide the NEET PG cutoff 2024, including the number of candidates who appeared for the exam, availability of total seats, and difficulty level of the exam. The minimum qualifying percentile for general candidates is 50th, while for SC/ST/OBC, it is the 40th percentile.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying/Eligibility Criteria | Cut-off (Out of 800) |
| General / EWS | 50th percentile | 291 |
| General-PwBD | 45th percentile | 274 |
| SC/ST/ OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC) | 40th percentile | 257 |
Answer Key
The NEET PG answer key contains the correct answers to the questions asked in the exam. The answer key assists candidates in estimating their probable exam scores. Similarly to the question paper, the NBE does not provide an official answer key. However, some coaching institutes will release an unofficial answer key shortly after the exam. The NEET PG 2024 answer key will be prepared based on exam takers’ memories. With the answer key in hand, candidates can calculate the total number of correct and incorrect responses for the exam.
Dress code
Due to many applicants, the NBE follows strict policies to maintain the discipline and fairness of the exam. Among the essential procedures is the dress code for NEET PG 2024. NBE has prescribed a dress code for the examination day and a list of prohibited items in the examination hall. Below are a few essential pointers about the dress code:
Dress code for males:
- Try to wear simple pants/shirts.
- Full-sleeved shirts/T-shirts are not allowed.
- Clothes should not have pockets, zips, big buttons, layers etc.
- Avoid layering your clothing.
- Kurtas and pyjamas should be avoided.
- Footwear should be simple. Boots, shoes or any concealing/covered footwear are not permitted.
- You can opt for light slippers/sandals.
Dress code for females:
- Wear half-sleeved Kurtis/shirts
- Long and fancy sleeves of any design are not allowed.
- Could you keep it simple? Avoid embroidery, frills, and layering with different pieces.
- Avoid all jewellery, both metallic and non-metallic
- Fancy footwear is not allowed in the exam hall. Avoid boots, heels, stilettos, and shoes.
- Opt for slippers or open sandals
Can i apply now !
Yes, visit the official website and apply.
I have entered the wrong category. I have entered OBC but i belong to the general category. I called the helpline centre they said category cannot be changed ..Will i get my admit card? Will there be any issue?
You can get the admit card but at the time of counselling, you will have to face the problem.
Which type of problem