NEET PG 2021 Question Paper with Answer Key (Memory Based): PDF Download
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post-Graduation 2026 ( NEET PG )
NBE does not release the official NEET PG question paper and answers key. However, some coaching institutes may release the memory-based NEET PG 2021 question paper and answer key after the exam which was conducted on September 11.
NEET PG 2021 was conducted on Saturday, September 11 in 255 test cities and around 800 centres across the country. Around 2 lakh candidates appeared for the exam. The exam was held in a single shift (from 9 am to 12:30 pm) with extra protective measures amid COVID-19. NEET PG 2021 question paper comprised a total of 200 questions with 800 marks.
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As the exam is conducted in computer-based mode, candidates don't get a hard copy of the NEET PG 2021 question paper. The National Board of Examinations (NBE) doesn’t release the official NEET PG question paper and answer key. Candidates are also not allowed to reveal the content of the question paper due to a non-disclosure agreement. Candidates have to sign the agreement while making an application for the exam. However, some coaching institutes may release the memory-based NEET PG 2021 question paper and answer key after the exam. The question paper is prepared on the basis of the recall questions. The answers are provided by subject matter experts.
- NEET PG 2021 Question Paper and Answer Key
- How to calculate marks with NEET PG Answer Key?
- Memory-based NEET PG 2021 Questions and Answers
- NEET PG 2021 Analysis
- NEET PG Previous Year Question Papers with Answers
NEET PG 2021 Question Paper and Answer Key
The unofficial NEET PG 2021 question paper and answer key will be released after the exam. Candidates who appeared for the exam will be able to use the question paper and answer key to check their performance in the exam. They will be able to predict the probable score in the exam through the NEET PG answer key 2021. In addition, those who wish to appear for the exam in the coming years will also be waiting eagerly for the release of the question paper and the answer key of NEET PG 2021. The question paper of NEET PG 2021 will help them know the type of questions being asked in the exam and the weightage from each topic. Based on the same, they could make a strategy to ace their NEET PG preparation.
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Source of NEET PG 2021 Question Paper
Candidates must note that only the unofficial question paper and answer key will be released after NEET PG 2021. These questions are based on the test taker’s memory and compiled from different sources. Some of the sources have been given below:
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From teachers who collected questions from their students who appeared in NEET PG 2021 exam
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Youtube videos where experts discuss questions and answers
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NEET PG recall questions from various social media discussion forums
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Other sources of NEET PG discussion groups
How to calculate marks with NEET PG Answer Key?
With the help of NEET PG question paper and answer key, candidates, who appeared for the exam will be able to calculate the total number of probable score. This can be done with the marking scheme which provides 4 marks for each right answer, -1 mark for each wrong answer and no mark for unattempted questions. Count the total number of correct and incorrect questions and calculate the exact score.
For example, if a candidate had 160 correct responses out of the total 180 attempted, he/she will have a total 640 marks from correct answers. Now the total number of incorrect responses was 20, which means 20 marks will be deducted. Now the actual score comes to 620 (640-20=620).
Memory-based NEET PG 2021 Questions and Answers
Some of the questions that appeared in the NEET PG 2021 exam have been given below. Along with questions, the answers have also been provided. These memory-based questions have been compiled from various sources including students who appeared in the exam and experts discussing NEET PG 2021 exam at various social media platforms.
Q. True about structure of protein
A. Secondary and tertiary structure depends on amino acid
Q. No synthesized
A. Arginine
Q. Injury to the posterior part of superior temporal gyrus
A. Fluent Aphasia
Q. Tocilizumab MoA against?
A. IL-6
Q. MoA of Methotrexate.
A. Inhibits DFHR
Q. Inferior frontal Gyrus lesion
A. Brocas/motor Aphasia
Q. Frost bite rewarming
A. 37-43 celcius
Q. A hypertensive woman who wants to conceive. Which medicine needs to be stopped?
A. ACEI (Angiotension converting enzyme inhibitors)
Q.GPCR second messenger acts via following?
A. Adenylate Cyclase for Beta 2
Q. History of pastry ingestion, followed by vomiting?
A. Staph Aureus
Q. ATTs inhibiting OCPs.
A. Rifampicin
Q. VIT K dependent clotting factor
A. Factor 2
Q. Safest Antihypertensive in End-stage renal disease?
A. Aliskerin
Q. Post masectomy swelling of upper limb?
A. Lymphedema
Q. Repair done for Direct Inguinal Hernia (Medial to Inferior Epigastric Artery)
A. Lichenstein
Q. Patient was on Digoxin therapy and suddenly developed Atrial fibrillation. Which of the following drug is responsible for that
A. Clarithromycin
Q. Snowman appearance is seen in?
A. TAPVC – Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection
Q. Water Hammer Pulse
A. AR
Q. Cortisol and ACTH is highest in
A. After waking up
Q. Identical twin transplant
A. Isograft
Q. Tyrosine Kinase action
A. Insulin
Q. Active in insulin depleted state
A. Glucose 6 phospate
Q. Patient with complaints of dryness & gritty sensation and corneal softening. What is the deficiency that is being referred here?
A. Vitamin A deficiency (Retinoic acid deficiency)
Q. Patient with contact lens since 2 years and the image showing the papillary changes on everted lid?
A. Giant Papillary Conjuctivitis
Q. Which enzyme is responsible for black urine?
A. Homogentisate Dehydrogenase
Q. Alternative for a patient who does not want to use specs for myopic astigmatism.
A. ICL
Q. Chemical used for blood spill dysfunction?
A. Sodium hypchlorite
Q. Which of the following amino acids need to be supplemented through diet who has the deficiency of Cystathionine beta synthase?
A. Cysteine
Q. Patient had dinner at 8 pm. He then did blood sugar test at 7am. Major source of glucose is
A. Liver glycogen
Q. Corneal Transparency maintained by whoch of the following gag?
A. Keratine Sulphate
Q. Patient with vomiting, treated with anti-emetics. Patient was relieved and then, later developed abnormal movements. What to prescribe?
A. Benzhexol
Q. Case of measles. Type of virus involved?
A. Single-stranded RNA
Q. Blunt end with no nuclei?
A. Wuchereria bancrofti
Q. Outbreak of buboes in a community?
A. Xenpsylla (Rat flea)
Q. Mismatch repair defect?
A. HNPCC (Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer)
Q. Chronic alcoholic patient with increasing abdominal girth and history of reddish inclusions in liver biopsy. Content of inclusion?
A. Interemdiate Filaments (ck 8 & 18)
Note: Candidates must note that the above-mentioned questions may not have appeared in the same format as these are based on the memory of exam takers.
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NEET PG 2021 Analysis
As per students NEET PG 2021 question paper was easy in comparison to the last year. Questions were clinical-based. The maximum weightage of questions was from Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Pharmacology. Check the video of students providing an insight into NEET PG 2021 analysis.
NEET PG Previous Year Question Papers with Answers
Candidates can check previous years' question papers with their answers in the table given below:
| Year of examination |
Download link |
|---|---|
| NEET PG 2020 Question Paper with Answers |
Click here to download |
| NEET PG 2019 Question Paper with Answers |
Click here to download |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
The NBEMS will notify the NEET PG 2026 application fee in the information bulletin. The candidates will be required to pay the fee online only. Based on the last year's information brochure, the application fee for NEET PG is as follows:
| Category | Fee (In INR) |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | 3,500 |
| SC/ST/PwD | 2,500 |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
The NBEMS notify the eligibility conditions in the official information bulletin. Any MBBS doctor who fulfil all the eligibility conditions can fill the form within the application dates window.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
Candidates will have to download NEET PG 2026 scorecard for 50% AIQ seats from the official website. They have to provide login details to download the scorecard. Only those qualify exam by scoring the minimum cut off could download individual scorecard.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
There is no other exam in the nation which is conducted for the Admission to the Medical PG courses or post MBBS courses but the AIIMS and some other institutions conduct their separate exam.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
The Medical Counselling Committee will conduct the NEET PG 2026 Counselling after the declaration of result. The qualified candidates will be called for Counselling. The NBEMS will conduct the NEET PG 2026 exam on August 30 and the result will be released in October.
Contributor-Level 9
Answered 3 days ago
The National Board of Examinations in the Medical Sciences notify the minimum qualifying percentile for each category separately in the following manner:
Category | NEET PG cutoff qualifying percentile |
|---|---|
Unreserved (UR) | 50th percentile |
SC/ST/OBC | 40th percentile |
UR PWD | 45th percentile |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
The National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences will soon release the NEET PG information bulletin and notify the registration and application dates. The NEET PG 2026 exam will be conducted on August 30.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
The National Examination Board in Medical Science will soon release the NEET PG 2026 information bulletin on its website. The exam will be conducted on August 30, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 5 days ago
No, you cannot get an MD in General Medicine with a 7K rank in NEET PG as per the AKU NEET PG cutoff 2025 for the General AI category. The cutoff in the last round ranged from 1366 to 5590.
However, if you belong to the SC AI category, a rank of 7K can get you admitted to this institute, as this cat
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
The AKU cutoff 2025 for the OBC category ranged from 2381 to 5754 in the last round for the MD in General Medicine programme. The AKU NEET PG cutoff 2025 was also released for several MD and MS course specialisations. To know more about other courses, rounds, etc., click here.
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