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Clarity on the number of subjects included in the syllabus of any test leads to a strong preparation strategy. NEET PG syllabus and the number of subjects that one needs to cover for this exam can be confusing for some. Read on to get some clarity on how many subjects are there in NEET PG 2026.

Clarity on the number of subjects included in the syllabus of any test leads to a strong preparation strategy. NEET PG syllabus and the number of subjects that one needs to cover for this exam can be confusing for some. Read on to get some clarity on how many subjects are there in NEET PG 2026.

How many subjects are there in NEET PG 2026?

How many subjects are there in NEET PG 2026?

NEET PG is a highly competitive exam. It is an entrance test for admission to the Master's programmes in Medicine. The authority does not release the syllabus for NEET PG. This creates confusion among students related to the number of subjects in the NEET PG exam. Many websites claim that the NEET PG syllabus includes all subjects taught in MBBS. According to the National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), the NEET PG syllabus shall be based on subject / knowledge area as per Graduate Medical Education Regulations issued by the Medical Council of India

In this article, candidates will get the answer to their question: How many subjects are there in NEET PG 2026? We have provided the list of subjects students focus on during NEET PG preparation.

How many subjects are there in NEET PG 2026?

NEET PG question paper can be divided into three sections. Each of these sections can be further sub-divided into the subjects. The table given below enlists the total number of questions from each subject in NEET PG 2026. 

NEET PG 2026: Subject-wise weightage

Subject

Maximum number of questions asked from a subject

Maximum marks for a subject

Section A

Anatomy

16

64

Biochemistry

13

52

Physiology

16

64

Section B

Forensic Medicine

17

68

Microbiology

13

52

Pathology

17

68

Pharmacology

13

52

Social and Preventive Medicine

5

20

Section C

ENT

30

120

General Medicine including Dermatology, Venereology & Psychiatry

30

120

General Surgery including Orthopedics, Anesthesia and Radio-diagnosis

4

16

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

20

80

Ophthalmology

3

12

Paediatrics

3

12

Coming back to the question, how many subjects are in NEET PG? According to the NEET PG question paper, there are 14 subjects in total. The marks and number of questions are divided among these 14 subjects. But if you look carefully, Section C has 11 subjects. Some small subjects are combined with two main subjects. These are General Medicine and General Surgery. During preparation, students must study each small subject separately. So, while studying for NEET PG, students actually prepare for 19 subjects, not just 14.

Also Read: NEET PG 2026 pattern

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Q:   What is the format of NEET PG mock test?
A: 

NEET PG mock test is designed in such a way that students get experience of the real exam. Its objective is to make students know the exam pattern in advance. They also get to know other details such as the total number of questions asked, etc., with the mock test. The mock test comprises 3 sections like the exam. Students get to know their strong and weak zones.

 

Q:   What is the pattern of NEET PG exam?
A: 

NEET PG pattern comprises details about exam mode, medium, total number of questions, allotted time, and marking scheme. NBE conducts NEET PG exam in computer-based mode. medium of exam is English only. Candidates don't have option to select any other language in NEET PG exam.

A total of 180 multiple choice questions are asked and candidates get 3.5 hours to answer them. According to marking scheme, for every right answer, 4 marks are awarded while for wrong response -1 mark is deducted. No mark will be awarded/deduced for unanswered question.

Hope this helped your query! All the best!

Q:   Will there be negative marking in the NEET PG exam?
A: 

Yes. Mark is deducted for each wrong answer in NEET PG. For each right answer, candidates get 4 marks and for each wrong answer, 1 mark is deducted. As there is provision of the negative marking in exam, students are advised to answer only those questions where they feel confidence of right answer.

Q:   I marked two answers for a question in NEET PG. One of the answers is correct. Will I get full marks for this question?
A: 

Candidates can't  mark more than one answer as NEET PG is computer-based exam. Moreover, in the official information brochure, there is no mention of whether candidate will be deducted marks or not for marking two options. NEET PG 2026 exam pattern will be released by National Board of Examinations (NBE). The exam is conducted in computer-based mode. Candidates are provided total 3.5 hours to answer the question paper.

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A few Important Topics from Each Subject of NEET PG 2026

For those preparing for the examination, there are 19 subjects that you need to prepare for the NEET PG. The syllabus for each of these subjects has been given in brief here. The NEET PG syllabus has also been divided into 19 subjects.

Human Anatomy

The thorax, the abdomen, The Pelvis, the perineum, the upper limb, the lower limb, The Head and Neck, The Back, Miscellaneous Topics

Biochemistry

  • Structures and functions of proteins and Enzymes, Bioenergetics and the metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids, Metabolism of proteins and amino acids, Structures.
  • Function and replication of informational macromolecules, Biochemistry of extracellular and intracellular communication, Nutrition, Digestion and Absorption, Vitamins and minerals, Intracellular traffic and sorting of proteins, Glycoproteins, The extracellular matrix.
  • Muscles and the cytoskeleton, Plasma proteins and immunoglobulins, Homeostasis and thrombosis, Red and white blood cells, Metabolism of xenobiotics, The Human Genome Project, Miscellaneous Topics

Physiology

  • Digestion and Absorption, Respiration, Cardiovascular Physiology, Nervous System
  • Excretion, Endocrine System, Sensory organs, Muscles

Pathology

  • Cell injury, Cell death and adaptations, Acute and chronic inflammation, Tissue Repair, Regeneration, Healing and Fibrosis, Hemodynamic Disorders, thrombosis and shock, Diseases of the immune system Neoplasia.
  • Genetic and paediatric Diseases, Environmental and Nutritional Diseases, General pathology of infectious Diseases, Blood vessels, the Heart, hematopoietic and lymphoid systems, The lung, The kidney and its collecting system.
  • The oral cavity and Gastrointestinal tract, the liver, Gallbladder and Biliary tract, the pancreas, the male genital system, the female genital system and breast, The Endocrine system, the musculoskeletal system, the skin, the nervous system, Miscellaneous Topics

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Pharmacology

  • General Pharmacological Principles, Drugs acting on the Autonomic Nervous System, Autacoids and Related Drugs, Respiratory and Related Drugs, Hormones and Related Drugs.
  • Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System, Cardiovascular Drugs, Drugs Acting on the kidney, Drugs Affecting Blood and Blood formation, Gastrointestinal Drugs, Antimicrobial Drugs, Chemotherapy of Neoplastic Diseases, Miscellaneous Drugs

Microbiology

Methods and Techniques, Immunology, Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology

Forensic Medicine

Medical Jurisprudence, Autopsy, Death, Post mortem changes, Injuries and wounds, Thermal death, Starvation, Mechanical Asphyxia, Sexual offences and Abortion, Poisoning, Psychotropic drugs, Asphyxiants, Miscellaneous Topics

Preventive and Social Medicine

  • Man and Medicine: Towards health for all, Concept of Health and Diseases, Principles of Epidemiology and Epidemiologic Methods, Screening for Disease, Epidemiology of communicable diseases.
  • Epidemiology of chronic Non-Communicable Diseases and Conditions, Health programs in India, Demography and Family planning, Preventive Medicine in Obstetrics Pediatrics and Geriatrics, Nutrition & Health, Social Sciences and Health.
  • Environment and Health, Hospital waste Management, Disaster Management, Occupational Health, Genetics and Health, Mental Health, Health Information and Basic Medical Statistics, Communication for Health.
  • Education, Health Planning and Management, Health care of the community, International Health, Miscellaneous Topics.

Also Read: NEET PG 2026 question paper

Orthopaedics

  • Fractures and Injuries, Infections of bones and joints, Bone tumors
  • CTEV and PIVD, Back pain, Degenerative and metabolic bone disease
  • Other common bone diseases

ENT

  • Diseases of Ear, Diseases of Nose and Paranasal Sinuses, Diseases of the oral cavity and salivary Glands, Diseases of the pharynx, Diseases of Larynx and trachea.
  • Diseases of Oesophagus, Recent advances, Clinical methods in ENT and Neck masses, Operative surgery, Miscellaneous Topics

General Surgery

  • Gastrointestinal Surgery, Urogenital Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Hernia, Umbilicus and Abdominal wall Cardiothoracic Surgery.
  • Burns, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Transplantation and oncology, Head Injury, Miscellaneous Topics

Ophthalmology

  • Anatomy and development of the eye, Clinical methods in ophthalmology, Optics and refraction, Disease of the conjunctiva, Disease of the cornea, Disease of the sclera,
  • Disease of the Uveal tract, Disease of the lens, Glaucoma, Disease of the vitreous, Disease of the Retina, Vision and neuro-ophthalmology, Strabismus and Nystagmus, Disease of the lids.
  • Disease of the lacrimal apparatus, Disease of the orbit, Ocular injuries, Basic principles of ocular therapy, Systemic ophthalmology, Community Ophthalmology, Miscellaneous Topics

General Medicine

  • Infectious diseases, tropical medicine and sexually transmitted diseases, Cell and molecular biology and genetic disorders, Clinical immunology, Nutrition, Gastrointestinal disease, Liver.
  • Biliary tract and pancreatic disease, Haematological disease, Medical oncology including hematological malignancy, Rheumatology and bone disease, Renal disease, Water electrolyte and acid-base balance, Cardiovascular disease.
  • Respiratory disease, Intensive care medicine, Drug therapy and Poisoning, Environmental medicine, Endocrine disease, Diabetes Mellitus & other metabolic disorders, Neurological disease, Miscellaneous Topics

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

  • Diseases & Injury to the female genital tract, Conception, Birth control and MTP, Trophoblastic diseases, Ectopic gestation and disorders of menstruation.
  • Tumors and its therapy, PID, Chronic pelvic pain, Endometriosis, Miscellaneous Topics
  • Normal pregnancy, Complications of pregnancy, Medical and surgical illness complicating Pregnancy Pre-term labour, PROM, Post maturity, IUD, Malposition.
  • Mal presentation, Cord prolapse, prolonged labour, obstructed labour, Diseases of Foetus and new-born, Operative Obstetrics, Special topics in obstetrics, Miscellaneous Topics

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Paediatrics

  • Growth and development, Disorders of growth and development, Adolescent health and development, Fluids and electrolytes, Nutrition and macronutrient disorders.
  • Micronutrients in health & Disease, New-born infants, Immunity and Immunization, Infectious diseases, Common protozoal & Helminthic infections, Diseases of Gastrointestinal system and liver, Haematological disorders, Disease of Ear, nose and throat.
  • Respiratory System, Disorders of the Cardiovascular system, Disorders of the Kidney and urinary tract, Endocrine and Metabolic disorders, Neuromuscular disorders, Malignancy in childhood, Collagen Vascular Disorders, Genetic disorders, Inborn errors of metabolism.
  • Ophthalmology, Ocular manifestations of systemic disorders, common skin disorders and leprosy, Poisoning and Accidents, Pediatric critical care, Practical Procedures, Rational drug therapy, Integrated management of childhood illness, Miscellaneous Topics

Psychiatry

  • Cognitive disorders, Schizophrenia, Mood disorders, Anxiety disorders, Adjustment disorders, Somatoform disorders
  • Sexual disorders, eating, sleep and personality disorder, Impulse control disorders, miscellaneous T

Dermatology

  • Disorders of Pigmentation, Allergic disorders, Papulosquamous disorders, Papulo vesicular disorders
  • Systemic disorders with Cutaneous features, Leprosy, Fungal infections, Scabies, Pediculosis
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Malignant Skin disease, miscellaneous

Radiology

Physics and Technique, diagnostic features and signs, Systemic Radiology, miscellaneous

Radiotherapy

Introduction, Chemotherapy, Nuclear medicine, miscellaneous

Anaesthesia

  • General Anaesthesia, Regional Anaesthesia, Drugs used for Anaesthesia
  • Anaesthesia in coexisting diseases, Critical Care

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