Postgraduate entrance - India
What is NEET-PG?
Everything for NEET-PG in one place: the exam pattern, subject-by-subject high-yield topics, a 50,000+ MCQ bank and structured study plans.
- questions
- 180
- marks
- 720
- duration
- 3h 30m
- marking
- +4 / -1
What is NEET-PG?
NEET-PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate) is conducted annually by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). It is the single entrance exam for admission to MD, MS, and PG Diploma programmes at government and private medical colleges across India.
The exam tests knowledge across all MBBS subjects, with a strong emphasis on clinical application and recent advances. Increasingly, questions are scenario-based rather than pure recall.
Note on NExT: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has announced that the NExT (National Exit Test) will eventually replace NEET-PG. However, as of July 2026, NExT remains deferred. NEET-PG stays the active exam for PG admissions.
One exam, intense competition
With over 2.2 lakh candidates competing for approximately 30,000 PG seats each year, NEET-PG rewards consistency over cramming. Your rank, not just your score, decides your branch and college.
The candidates who convert are the ones who integrate: connecting medicine, surgery, pharmacology, pathology and community medicine in the same revision cycle instead of studying each in isolation.
That is exactly what MedNext is built to train: one topic, delivered across 15 Study Modes, so the same fact is reinforced from several angles until it sticks under exam pressure.
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
- Total Questions
- 180 MCQs
- Total Marks
- 720
- Duration
- 3h 30m
- Marking
- +4 / -1
- Medium
- English
- Conducted By
- NBEMS
- Frequency
- Once a year
Subject Weightage (Approximate)
Use these shares to prioritise revision blocks, but do not ignore integration. The paper is roughly split three ways:
- Clinical subjects
- 40-45%
- Para-clinical subjects
- 25-30%
- Pre-clinical subjects
- 25-30%
Medicine, Surgery, ObGyn, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Anaesthesia, Radiology. The bulk of the paper, and increasingly scenario-based.
Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine, Community Medicine. Pharmacology is consistently one of the highest-yield subjects for the time invested.
Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry. High-yield areas include neuroanatomy, cardiac physiology and molecular biology.
How MedNext Academy Prepares You for NEET-PG
MedNext Academy is built specifically for Indian medical exams. Instead of one-size-fits-all video lectures, we deliver every topic across fifteen different study modes, so you learn in the format that works best for your brain and your schedule.
MCQ Practice
A 50,000+ MCQ bank with NEET-PG-pattern questions and detailed explanations. Timed practice, subject-wise breakdown, and performance analytics.
AI Clinical Reasoning
An AI DDx engine covering 106 differential diagnoses and 59 clinical reasoning cases, guiding you through the scenario questions that are the fastest-growing type in NEET-PG.
Drug Formulary
1,800+ drugs with adult and paediatric monographs. An interactions checker helps you master pharmacology, one of the highest-yield subjects.
Clinical Calculators
105 clinical calculators including SOFA, NEWS2, GCS and CHA2DS2-VASc. Practise the calculations that appear in scenario-based questions.
ECG Atlas
105 annotated ECG strips with difficulty grading. ECG interpretation is a recurring, high-yield question type.
Viva Coach
AI-powered viva practice for interview rounds. Builds confidence for clinical discussions.
Recommended Study Plan
12-Month Plan
- Months 1-4: First read of all subjects using notes and flashcards
- Months 5-8: Second revision with MCQ practice per subject
- Months 9-10: Full-length mock tests and weak-area revision
- Months 11-12: High-yield rapid revision and previous-year analysis
6-Month Intensive Plan
- Months 1-2: High-yield subjects first (Medicine, Surgery, Pharmacology)
- Months 3-4: Remaining subjects with daily MCQ practice
- Month 5: Full-length mocks every 3 days
- Month 6: Rapid revision of weak areas and previous-year papers
From first read to rank
Every topic. Fifteen ways. One rank that counts.
Build your NEET-PG preparation on structured plans, a 50,000+ MCQ bank and clinician-reviewed notes across all 19 subjects.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are in NEET-PG 2026?
For 2026, NBEMS revised NEET-PG to 180 multiple-choice questions for 720 marks, answered in 3 hours 30 minutes across five time-bound sections (Group A to E, 36 questions each, 42 minutes per section). Each correct answer earns 4 marks and each incorrect answer deducts 1 mark; unattempted questions carry no penalty. Always confirm the current pattern on the official NBEMS information bulletin.
What is the NEET-PG eligibility criteria?
You must hold an MBBS degree from a recognised Indian or foreign university and have completed your rotating internship. Indian citizens and OCIs with foreign MBBS degrees must clear the FMGE first.
Is NEET-PG being replaced by NExT?
The NMC plans for NExT to eventually replace NEET-PG, but as of July 2026, NExT remains deferred. NEET-PG is still the active exam for PG admissions.
What subjects carry the highest weightage?
Clinical subjects such as Medicine, Surgery, ObGyn and Paediatrics collectively carry the largest share. Pharmacology and PSM are also consistently high-yield.
How should I start NEET-PG preparation?
Start with a 12-month plan if possible, prioritise high-yield clinical subjects, and use daily MCQ practice from the beginning. A 6-month intensive plan can work if your foundation is already strong.
Does MedNext Academy include a NEET-PG question bank and mock test workflow?
Yes. MedNext supports NEET-PG preparation through MCQ practice, clinical vignettes, structured study plans, analytics, and linked resources for question-bank strategy and mock-test practice.
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