Is there any negative marking in the NEET PG exam?

Yes, there will be a negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer. Four marks will be awarded for each correct answer.

What is the pattern of NEET PG exam?

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!

Will marks be deducted for unanswered questions in NEET PG?

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.

What is the sectional weightage in NEET PG exam?

There are three parts of the NEET PG exam: Pre-Clinical, Para-Clinical, and Clinical subjects. NEET PG has 200 questions. 60% of the questions are based on clinical subjects, while the remaining 40% of the weightage is distributed equally among para-clinical subjects.

What is the time limit provided for each section in NEET PG exam?

There will be a time limit of 42 minutes for each section. The candidates will be required to marks the answer to all the questions of one section and the next section will only appear after the time limit of one section gets over. NBE introduced time bound sections in NEET PG in the year 2024.

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.

Is it compulsory to attempt all questions in NEET PG exam?

No. There is no such compulsion for candidates. Candidates should attempt only those questions where they feel confident of right answer as there is a provision of negative marking too. Due to negative marking, overall score may reduce, affecting ranking of candidate. For every wrong answer, -1 mark is deducted in NEET PG exam.

What all topics are covered in NEET PG exam syllabus?

NBE doesn't release NEET PG exam syllabus word by word. As per the experts, NEET PG syllabus comprises all those topics covered in MBBS course. Whole syllabus comprise 3 parts clinical, pre and para clinical sections. Pre-clinical Subjects Para-Clinical Subjects Clinical Subjects · Anatomy · Physiology · Biochemistry · Pharmacology · Microbiology · Pathology · Forensic Medicine · Social and Preventive Medicine · Medicine, Dermatology and Venereology · Surgery, Orthopaedics and Anaesthesia · Radiodiagnosis · Obstetrics and Gynaecology Paediatrics · Ophthalmology · ENT

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.

Does NBE conduct NEET PG in pen and paper mode?

No. Unlike NEET, NBE conducts NEET PG exam in computer-based mode. NEET PG pattern is declared by NBE along with the official information brochure. NEET PG pattern comprises details regarding mode and medium of exam, total number of questions, allotted time and marking scheme. As per the existing pattern, total 180 multiple choice questions are asked in NEET PG exam and candidates are provided 3.5 hours to answer them. Medium of the question paper is English only. There is no option to choose the language of the question paper. For every right answer, 4 marks is awarded and negative response -1 is deducted.

NEET PG 2026 Exam Pattern (Revised): Total Marks, Latest Marking Scheme, Type of Questions

Updated on Oct 10, 2026 13:35 IST

By Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

NEET PG exam pattern 2026: NBEMS has released the NEET PG 2026 exam pattern online. Candidates can check it to know the structure of the NEET PG question paper. The authority has revised the NBEMS NEET PG exam pattern 2026. The total number of questions has been reduced from 200 to 180. Candidates should follow the exam pattern and syllabus for exam preparation. Moreover, it helps to plan preparation strategy.

NEET PG 2026 duration was 210 minutes.
40 minutes is allotted for each section.
NEET PG was held on October 30, 2026.

Candidates should practice NEET PG recall questions for revision purposes. This will help to identify high-weightage topics and for self-assessment. Get detailed information on the NEET PG exam pattern 2026.

Table of contents

NEET PG 2026 Pattern Highlights
NEET PG Pattern 2026: Section Wise Weightage
Marking Scheme in NEET PG Exam
NEET PG 2026 Exam Section and Important Topics
NEET PG 2026 Pattern: FAQs

NEET PG 2026 Pattern Highlights

The candidates can see below the important information about the exam pattern:

Exam Particulars	Details
Exam mode	Online
Medium of the examination	English (only)
Total time	3.5 hours
Sectional Time Limit	Yes (42 Minutes for each Section)
Total marks	720
Number of questions	~~200~~ 180 (Revised)
Type of questions	Multiple-choice questions
Negative marking	Yes

The information bulletin can notify any changes in the NEET PG 2026 exam pattern.

NEET PG Pattern 2026: Section Wise Weightage

NEET PG question paper will have five sections. There will be 42 multiple-choice questions in each section. Each section will be given 40 minutes. The next section will appear automatically after 40 minutes. NEET PG exam is all about time management and accuracy. Candidates can check the NEET PG exam pattern 2026 to understand the exam structure. Section-wise NEET PG weightage is given below.

Subject	Section-wise weightage
Part A
Anatomy	16
Physiology	16
Biochemistry	13
Part B
Pathology	17
Pharmacology	13
Microbiology	13
Forensic Medicine	17
Social and Preventive Medicine	5
Part C
General Medicine Including Dermatology & Venereology & Psychiatry	30
General Surgery Including Orthopaedics, Anaesthesia and Radio diagnosis	4
Obstetrics and Gynaecology	20
Paediatrics	3
ENT	30
Ophthalmology	3

Marking Scheme in NEET PG Exam

According to NEET PG exam pattern, marking scheme is mentioned below. There are 180 question is NEET PG. Each question carries 4 marks. Negative marking is applied for wrong answers.

NEET PG Marking Scheme
Response Type	Marks Awarded
Correct answer	(+) 4
Incorrect answer	(-) 1
No response (unanswered questions)	0

This was introduced to reduce the guesswork in the exam.

How to Calculate the NEET PG Marks?

The candidates can see the formula below to calculate the NEET PG marks:

NEET PG Marks = (Number of Correct Answers X 4) - Number of Incorrect Answers

NEET PG 2026 Exam Section and Important Topics

NEET PG syllabus covers subjects and topics which are taught in MBBS course curriculum. The syllabus for NEET PG 2026 has veen divided into three segments, Clinical, Pre Clinical, and Para Clinical. Before starting preparation, candidates should have idea about the syllabus so that they know what all subjcts need to be prepared for the exam. As questions are asked from all three segments, candidates need to study all subjects as part of the NEET PG syllabus. Candidates need to know in and out of every topic given in the syllabus.

NEET PG 2026 Pattern: FAQs

Check some of the FAQs related to NEET PG 2026 syllabus and related aspects:

Q: 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.

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?

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: How much to score in NEET PG to qualify the exam?

Candidates will have to score the minimum cut off percentile to qualify NEET PG exam. The qualifying cut off differs as per the category. For general category, candidates have to score 50 percentile while for reserved category, the qualifying cut off is 40th. A merit list is released based on marks score, overall rank, category rank etc. Candidates shortlisted in merit list are elligible for NEET PG counselling for seat allocation.

Q: Will there be some changes in NEET PG 2026 pattern?

There is least chance National Board of Examinations (NBE) will make some changes in NEET PG 2026 pattern. The exam pattern is released along with the official information brochure online. The exam pattern comprises crucial details pertaining to exam including mode, medium, total number of questions, their type, and marking scheme.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: Can I opt for Hindi in NEET PG exam?

No. There is no option of any other language other than English. According to the existing NEET PG pattern, the exam is conducted in English language only. While NEET exam is conducted in 13 languages, NEET PG is conducted in only one language. NBE releases exam pattern along with the official information brochure. According to existing exam pattern, the exam is conducted in computer-based mode. Total 200 multiple choice questions are asked of 800 marks. Total allotted time for the question paper is 3.5 hours.

Q: Has NEET PG 2026 pattern released by NBE?

NEET PG 2026 pattern is released by NBE. Pattern and other crucial details related to the NEET PG 2026 exam are released along with the official information brochure. NEET PG 2026 was conducted on August 30. Exam pattern carries crucial details such as mode and medium, total number of questions, allotted time, and marking scheme.

Q: Can I attempt any questions from any section in NEET PG exam?

No. As per time bound section limit, candidates will have to answer questions or exhausts time of previous section before proceeding for next section in NEET PG exam. Each section has particualar allotted time, i.e 42 minute in NEET PG exam. For an example, supppose a candidate wants to answer questions of B section, he/she can do only when he exahusts allotted 42 minute of section A.