NEET PG 2021 Question Paper with Answer Key (Memory Based): PDF Download
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post-Graduation 2026 ( NEET PG )
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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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Candidates can check the expected NEET PG 2026 qualifying marks below.
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | Expected Qualifying Marks |
| General | 50th | 295–315 |
| General PwBD | 45th | 275–295 |
| SC/ST/OBC (including PwBD) | 40th | 255–275 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
470 is an average mark in NEET PG. Candidates can qualify the exam but securing admission to the clinical courses is not possible.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
No, the NEET PG 2026 result will be declared by September 30. NEBMS will activate the NEET PG result link on the website natboard.edu.in. Candidates can check their rank and marks obtained. They will also know the NEET PG cutoff marks.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
The rank needed for MSU Baroda admission would depend on the category, round and course chosen. For the General AI category, the maximum rank accepted for admission was 75765 for the MD in Microbiology course. Hence, students need to attain a rank of at least 75765 to be eligible for admission. Refe
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, the NEET PG exam is tough. The exam is designed to test the knowledge of MBBS graduates in 19 subjects. Moreover, the number of seats are limited.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, this is a decent rank in NEET PG. Candidates have a high chance of getting admission to the clinical seat in medical colleges.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, NEET PG city intimation slip was released on August 11, 2026. Candidates can check the city intimation slip through login portal. They can know the exam city name through the NEET PG city intimation slip.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, NBEMS released the NEET PG admit card on August 26. They will have to provide the login details to access the admit card online.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
According to the past year data, the last round NEET PG closing rank for MD/MS admission at IUL Lucknow ranged between 508 and 8675 in the year 2025. The most difficult branch to get admission to was MD General Medicine and the most-the easiest one was MD Community Medicine.
Note: Integral Lucknow cu
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, for postgraduate medical courses like MD and MS, colleges accept NEET PG scores. For super-specialty courses, NEET SS is required. MBBS admission, however, is based only on NEET UG.
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