Who releases NEET PG Syllabus?

NEET PG syllabus comprises subject areas as per the Graduate Medical Education Regulations issued by the Medical Council of India. NBE does not prescribe the syllabus of NEET PG word by word, however, candidates may refer to the syllabus prescribed by the Medical Council of India. NEET PG syllabus mainly comprises subjects and topics which are taught in MBBS course. Overall, NEET PG syllabus can be divided into clinical, pre and para clinical subjects. NEET PG syllabus helps candidates to plan what all needs to prepare for exam.

Does NBE make changes in NEET PG syllabus every year?

No. NBE doesn't make changes in NEET PG syllabus. The syllabus of NEET PG mainly comprises all those subjects and topics which were taught during MBBS course. Candidates are advised to read all the subjcets througly to score good marks in the exam.

How many times can we appear for NEET PG?

Candidates can appear for as many times as they want. There is no cap on the number of attempts in NEET PG exam. As per the experts, candidates may appear twice for the exam to improve the score or to do away mistakes in the first attempt. NEET PG exam is held in computer-based mode. Candidates who qualify the exam with the minimum cut off can participate in the counselling process. They have to register and declare choice for college to participate in the seat allocation process.

Which topics of NEET PG syllabus need to be finished first?

There is no guidelines as such which topics must be finished first for NEET PG. It varies from candidate to candidate. Candidates may attempt to finish lengthy topics first as it takes time. Another way is to finish high weightage subjects first. It must be kept in mind that whole syllabus must be completed at least a month before exam day so that revision and prcatice can be done properly.

Which subject in NEET PG syllabus contains maximum and minimum weightage?

NBE doesn't release the weightage for NEET PG exam. However, from last few years record, it can be said that maximum weightage is given to clinical subjects. A good number of questions are asked from general medicine, general surgury and paediatrics. Lesser number of questions are asked from anatomy, physiology etc. Candidates must note weightage for NEET PG syllabus may vary. This is why, candidates are advised not to depend upon weightage and prepare all subjects of clinical, pre and para clinical well so that there is less scope of negative marking.

What is the purpose of defining NEET PG Syllabus by NBE?

The pupose of defining NEET PG syllabus is just to make candidates know what all they ahve to study for the exam. Syllabus gives them overview of subjects and topics from which questions will be asked in NEET PG exam. The word to word syllabus is not declared for NEET PG by NBE, the exam conducting body. In the official information brochure, NBE says the syllabus will comprise of subject/knowledge area as per Graduate Medical Education Regulations.

How difficult is the NEET PG?

NEET PG is a higher-level exam with a high level of competition. The NEET PG exam syllabus is extensive and covers all 19 subjects that a medico studies during the MBBS. The student's preparation time is also limited, and they must balance coursework and an internship. This leaves little to no time to prepare for the NEET PG. A student works an internship at a hospital before the NEET PG exam, and the shifts are unpredictable. A lack of preparation time combined with intense competition makes NEET PG a difficult nut to crack. At the same time, it is not impossible task to score well in the exam. Candidates only need proper preparation, planning, and consistent efforts. What matters is that you believe in yourself and work towards your goal.

Which topics will have more weightage in NEET PG 2025 exam?

NBE, the exam conducting body may release the weightage of each topics for NEET PG exam. In 2024, maximum questions were asked from topics such as anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, pathology, microbiology, pharmacology, general medicine, obstetrics, gyanaecology, general medicine etc. More than 50% question were clinical based. According to exam taking students, more than 30 questions were image-based. Candidates are advised to prepare clinical section well so that they can score full marks in the clinical part.

What are the skills required to cover NEET PG syllabus on time?

Candidates don't need special skills to cover NEET PG syllabus on time. What is needed is proper planning, right strategies and dedicated efforts. Candidates have to draw a daily routine plan and allocate specific time to complete whole syllabus on time. It must noted, revision and practicising mock test is equally important to score good rank in the exam.

Will there be negative marking in the NEET PG exam?

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.

Which part is difficult in NEET PG syllabus?

As such no section is easy in NEET PG syllabus. Some candidates may find clinical section easy while others may perceive para clinical as difficult. In reality, all the three sections clinical pre and para clinical are equally difficult and candidates have to devote good amount of time to prepare in and out of every subjects. It must be noted, a good number of questions are clinical based, so this section holds huge importance. Some topics of pre and para clinical are utmost important as lots of questions are from them. Point is candidates should prepare all three sections in such manner so that 90 percent questions can be answered easily. Last year, clinical section was difficult in comparision to other two sections.

How many sections comprise NEET PG syllabus?

NEET PG syllabus mainly comprises three sections, Pre Clinical, Para clinical, and Clinical. Each section comprises different subjects which have to be prepared well to qualify NEET PG exam. The pre clinical subjects include anatomy, physiology and biochemistry. To cover para clinical section, candidates have to prepare subjects such as pharmacology, microbiology, pathology, forensic medicine, social and preventive medicine. Clinical part comprises subjects such as medicine, dermatology and venereology surgery, orthopaedics and anaesthesia, radiodiagnosis, obstetrics, gynaecology, paediatrics, and ophthalmology ENT.

NEET PG 2026 Syllabus (Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology): Download PDF

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Updated on Dec 26, 2025 15:53 IST

By Mukul Kumar Mishra

NEET PG 2026 syllabus is prepared by NBE. NEET PG syllabus comprises subject areas as per the Graduate Medical Education Regulations issued by the Medical Council of India. It is important for a candidate to go through the syllabus of NEET PG before starting his/ her preparation as it comprises topics and subjectwise weightage. NEET PG syllabus gives test taker an idea of topics that he/she needs to prepare for examination.

NBE does not prescribe the syllabus of NEET PG 2026 word by word, candidates can thus refer to syllabus prescribed by Medical Council of India. Syllabus for NEET PG includes basically subjects which were taught in MBBS course. Syllabus of NEET PG covers topics from Pre-Clinical, Para-Clinical and Clinical sections. Read complete article to know topics covered and other aspects related to NEET PG syllabus 2026. NEET PG 2026 exam is expected to be held in Augsut 2026.

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