NEET PG 2027: Dates, Syllabus, Pattern, and Preparation Tips

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post-Graduation 2026 ( NEET PG )

Updated on Sep 10, 2026 19:25 IST
NEET PG 2027 notification will be released by NBEMS. Candidates who wish to get admission to MD/MS courses offered in medical colleges must appear for the NEET PG 2027 entrance exam. Get information regarding the NEET PG syllabus, pattern, and preparation tips here.

NEET PG 2027 notification will be released by NBEMS. Candidates who wish to get admission to MD/MS courses offered in medical colleges must appear for the NEET PG entrance exam. Get information regarding the NEET PG syllabus, pattern, and preparation tips here.

NEET PG 2027 Exam

NBEMS is expected to release the NEET PG 2027 exam notification in mid-June or by early July 2027. NEET PG exam is conducted to offer admission to MD/MS courses offered in medical colleges. Candidates who have completed MBBS from a recognized institute can appear for the NEET PG 2027 exam. However, they will have to fulfil other criteria too. NEET PG exam is conducted annually.

Candidates will have to follow the NEET PG exam syllabus and paper pattern to prepare for the entrance exam. There is no fixed syllabus for NEET PG. Candidates will have to follow the complete syllabus covered in the MBBS courses. Moreover, practice NEET PG question papers regularly to keep track of your performance. Check the page for detailed information on the NEET PG 2027 exam.

Also Read: NEET PG 2026 Answer Key, Result Live Update

NEET PG 2027 Highlights

Particulars

Details

Conducting body

National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences

Mode

Computer-based Test (CBT)

Official website

Nbe.edu.in, natboard. edu.in

Frequency

Once a year

Exam fee

  • INR 3500 (For General candidates)

  • INR 2500 (For SC/ST/PWD)

Courses offered

MD/MS/PG Diploma

Exam duration

3.5 hours

Total questions

180

Total marks

720
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Table of contents
  • NEET PG 2027 Dates
  • NEET PG 2027 Eligibility Criteria
  • NEET PG 2027 Syllabus
  • NEET PG 2027 Exam Pattern
  • NEET PG 2027 Preparation Tips

NEET PG 2027 Dates

NBEMS will announce NEET PG exam dates 2027 online. Candidates can check the NEET PG exam date for the schedule of events such as registration, release of admit card, answer key, and result declaration. The tentative NEET PG 2027 exam date is provided below.

Event

Important Dates (Tentative)

NEET PG 2027 registration

July 2027

Deadline to submit the application form

July 2027

NEET PG form correction

July 2027

Advanced City Intimation Slip for NEET PG 2027

August 2027

Admit card upload

August 2027

Exam date

August 2027

Result

September 2027

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Commonly asked questions
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:   What type of questions are asked in NEET PG?
A: 

Objective questions are asked in NEET PG exam. tpe of the question is multiple choice where one question can have multiple answers. keeping this in mind, candidates have to select best option of correct response. 

Q:   Do candidates need to answer every question in NEET PG?
A: 

No, candidates should answer only those questions where they feel confident about the right answer. The reason being there is a provision of negative marking in the NEET PG exam. Candidates are advised to choose not to answer rather than mark the wrong option. A negative score may take a toll on the overall score of a candidate. 

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.

NEET PG 2027 Eligibility Criteria

The authority will release the NEET PG eligibility criteria for 2027 online. The eligibility criteria are the minimum conditions to appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) PG. Those who fulfil the NEET PG eligibility criteria will be eligible to fill and submit the application form online. Below are the eligibility criteria for NET PG.

Education Qualification

The candidates must have passed MBBS from a recognised institute in India.

The candidates must have the Permanent or Provisional Registration Certificate of MBBS qualification issued by the NMC/the erstwhile Medical Council of India or the State Medical Council.

MBBS Internship Cutoff Date for NEET PG 2027

The candidates must have completed the one year of Internship or will be completing it by September 30, 2027.

Age Limit for NEET PG 2027

The Board does not mention any age limit requirement for the NEET PG exam. Candidates of any age can apply for the exam.

It is worth noting that the candidate found to be ineligible at any stage of NEET PG 2027 will not be permitted to appear in the exam or Counselling. The Board can even cancel the results of such candidates in case they qualify in the exam.

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NEET PG 2027 Syllabus

NBEMS does not release the NEET PG exam syllabus. Candidates will have to follow the syllabus referred to by the Medical Council of India. NEET PG questions paper will be based on the subjects covered in the MBBS course, such as clinical and pre-clinical subjects.

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Commonly asked questions
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.

Q:   Will marks be deducted for unanswered questions in NEET PG?
A: 

No marks will be deducted for unanswered questions as per existing NEET PG pattern. Such questions will not be taken into account while calculating marks. Students are advised to attempt only those questions where they are confident of right answer. If there is iota of doubt of correct answer, candidates are advised to leave that question. 

Q:   What is the format for NEET PG exam?
A: 

Formet refers to exam pattern. NEET PG exam is held in computer-based mode. A total of 200 multiple choice questions is asked in exam. As per official brochure, exam duration is 3.5 hours. Candidates get 4 marks for right answer and -1 for wrong response. As there is a negative marking in NEET PG exam, students should attempt only those questions where they feel confidence of right answers.

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.

 

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NEET PG 2027 Exam Pattern

NBEMS revised the NEET PG exam pattern last year. They had reduced the total number of questions from 200 to 180. NEET PG exam pattern will be released online. Candidates will have to the check exam pattern through the information bulletin. NEST exam pattern 2027 will give insight into question paper structure. Candidates will know the marking scheme, mode of exam, duration of test, types of questions, total marks, etc. Check the table for NEET PG 2027 exam pattern.

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NEET PG 2027 Preparation Tips

Preparation is the major part of the entrance exam. As we know, there is no syllabus for the NEET PG exam, and candidates must follow the complete syllabus covered in MBBS. Therefore, candidates will have to plan their preparation smartly. The best way for NEET PG preparation is to start early. Do not wait until the last month for NEET PG exam preparation. Many students prepare for the NEET PG exam in the third year of MBBS. Here are a few tips for NEET PG exam preparation.

  • Create a study timetable.
  • Priority must be given to weaker subjects; then candidates can move forward.
  • Gather resources like past-year NEET PG question banks, books, study materials, and class notes.
  • Make handy notes of all important topics and delimitations.
  • Revision is a must. Revise what you have studied. This is the best way of remembering.
  • Focus on high-weightage topics.
  • Start solving at least 3 months before the exam. Moreover, attempt the NEET PG demo test.
  • Keep track of preparation and focus on improving weaker sections.
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With 485 marks in NEET PG 2026, your eligibility depends on your All India Rank (AIR) and category, though a score of 485 comfortably clears the general qualifying cutoff (262 out of 720).

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Yes, a 20K rank could be considered a good rank for admission to NITTE University to the MD and MS courses via the NEET PG exam. For the General AI category, the maximum admitted rank was 228775 for the MD course (MD in Physiology) and 69763 for the MS (MS in General Surgery) course via the NITTE Un

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The MD Forensic Medicine cut-off in NEET-PG 2026 is, honestly, one of the most rank-friendly in the entire MD table — which makes this para-clinical branch a serious government-college route for candidates sitting on a lower rank. NEET-PG 2026 results were declared by NBEMS on 24 September 2026,

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heena agrawal

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Answered a month ago

Candidates can check the expected NEET PG 2026 qualifying marks below. 

CategoryQualifying PercentileExpected Qualifying Marks
General50th295–315
General PwBD45th275–295
SC/ST/OBC (including PwBD)40th255–275

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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Answered a month 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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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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Answered a month ago

NBEMS declared NEET PG 2026 result on September 24. NEET PG result link is activated 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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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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Answered a month ago

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Neerja Rohatgi

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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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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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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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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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Answered 2 months 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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