NEET PG Exam Pattern 2021 – National Board of Examinations (NBE) will release details of NEET PG 2021 exam pattern through the information bulletin. NEET PG exam pattern 2021 will contain information on structure and nature of the national-level postgraduate exam, including exam mode, question type, subjects covered, and marking scheme. These details will give NEET PG 2021 aspirants a clear direction they need to follow when preparing for the exam. For example, NEET PG question paper will include as many as 300 objective questions, which have to be answered in 210 minutes, which is less than one minute per question. So, for success in NEET PG exam, one must focus not just on accuracy but also speed. The application form of NEET PG 2021 will commence around 1st week of November. Go through the rest of the article to learn the full details of NEET PG exam pattern 2021.
NEET PG Exam Pattern 2021 – Detailed
| Particulars | Description |
| Examination Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Examination Duration | 3 hours and 30 minutes |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice |
| Number of Questions | 300 Each question will have four answer optionsOut of these, one will be the correct option |
| Parts | The question paper will have three parts: Part A – 50 questionsPart B – 100 questions Part C – 150 questions Note: for subject-wise distribution of questions refer to the table below: |
| Marking Scheme | 4 marks to be awarded for a correct answer; 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer0 marks for an unanswered question |
| Examination Medium | English |
| Examination Syllabus | The NEET PG syllabus will be based on MBBS/BDS curriculum and include pre-clinical, clinical, para-clinical subjects. |
| To download the official NEET PG information bulletin | Click here |
| Official website | Click here |
Subject-wise distribution of questions for NEET PG 2021
| S.No | Subject | Subject-wise weightage of questions (in numbers) |
| PART A | ||
| 1 | ANATOMY | 17 |
| 2 | PHYSIOLOGY | 17 |
| 3 | BIOCHEMISTRY | 16 |
| Total | 50 MCQs | |
| PART B | ||
| 1 | PATHOLOGY | 25 |
| 2 | PHARMACOLOGY | 20 |
| 3 | MICROBIOLOGY | 20 |
| 4 | FORENSIC MEDICINE | 10 |
| 5 | SOCIAL AND PREVENTIVE MEDICINE | 25 |
| Total | 100 MCQs | |
| PART C | ||
| 1 | GENERAL MEDICINE INCLUDINGDERMATOLOGY & VENEREOLOGY & PSYCHIATRY | 45 |
| 2 | GENERAL SURGERY INCLUDING ORTHOPEDICS, ANAESTHESIA & RADIO DIAGNOSIS | 45 |
| 3 | OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY | 30 |
| 4 | PAEDIATRICS | 10 |
| 5 | ENT | 10 |
| 6 | OPHTHALMOLOGY | 10 |
| TOTAL | 150 MCQs |
Note: The weightage of MCQs in each specialty indicative and purely provisional. NBE reserves its rights to alter / modify / amend the same in consultation with MCI / DGHS / MoHF – Quoted verbatim as mentioned in NEET PG Information Bulletin
NEET PG 2021 – Marking Scheme
| S.No | Response | Marks |
| 1 | Correct Response | 4 marks |
| 2 | Incorrect Response | 1 mark will be deducted |
| 3 | Unanswered Question | 0 mark |
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NEET PG Exam Pattern 2021 – Key Points
- When answering question, there is an option to mark a question as “marked for review”
- And if a question is marked for review, In that case the answer will be evaluated as per the official marking scheme
- There is negative marking in NEET PG 2021, so the candidate needs to be careful if they are not sure about the correctness of their choice.
- By consulting the exam pattern of NEET PG 2021, the candidate will be able to align their preparation to the requirements of the exam, like they could practise more objective questions.
- Also, the weightage chart for various topics should be consulted when preparing for NEET PG 2021. This will help the candidate understand which topics are important and how important.
NEET PG Application Form 2021
Exam officials will release the application form of NEET PG 2021 in online mode for admission to MD, MS, and postgraduate diploma medical / dental courses. The application may be filled by candidates after their NEET PG eligibility criteria. As part of the NEET PG application filling process, the candidate needs to register for the exam by entering details like mobile number, email id, and date of birth. Next they have to fill the form, upload documents and pay the application fee to complete the process. Such candidates who duly submit the application form will be issued NEET PG 2021 admit card, which is an entry pass to take the exam.
