NEET PG Pattern

Yes. NBE conducted NEET PG 2025 in single shift after Supreme Court directed NBE to do so. On May 30, 2025, SC directed NBE to conduct exam in single shift to ensure complete transparency. While hearing a peition, challenging two shifts exam, the top court said the difficulty level of two shift can never be same. The exam was held on August 3 in computer-based mode.

No. Candidates can get good rank in NEET PG without coaching also. What is needed is disciplined study routine, proper planning and strategies. Devote time on concept building. Do prepare each topic of NEET PG syllabus throughly. Allot specific hour for each subjects and try to complete whole syllabus 2 months before the exam. Practice through mock test and previous year question paper. Seek help of seniors in case of doubt. Rememeber, NEET PG is one of the toughest exams, so don't leave any single unturned in preparation. 

Yes, one can crack NEET PG exam in first attempt if he/she studies with proper planning and strategies. Though it is little difficult, but not impossible. It must be noted, NEET PG is one of the toughest medical exams, so candidates need to know in and out of each subject. First of all complete all the subjects throughly, focusing on concepts. Clear your doubts with seniors or experts. Appear in mock test regularly to take stock of the situation and plan accordingly. At least 2 revision is must before exam. Do refer last few year question papers, to understand weightage from each subjects. 

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.

Negative marking will reduce the overall score and in turn overall ranking of candidate in NEET PG exam. For an example, out of 160 attempted questions, if candidate has 20 negative marking his/her overall mark will be 540. Had he/she left the question which he/she unsured about, score would be 560. Experts advise to leave those questions which you don't feel confident of right answer.

No. Marks are not deducted for unanswered questions in NEET PG. A total of 200 multiple choice questions are asked in NEET PG exam. For every incorrect answer, -1 mark is deducted in the exam. NEET PG 2025 may or may not be held as it will be replaced by NExT.

The NEET PG syllabus is prepared by the National Medical Commission but it's released by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).

• NMC is the regulatory body that oversees medical education in India. They establish the guidelines and broad framework for the NEET PG syllabus.
• NBE is the autonomous body that conducts the NEET PG exam. They develop the NEET PG information brochure, which includes the detailed subject-wise topics based on the NMC's guidelines.

Topics like Surgury, Optho and Gyneacology had most number of questions. Over half of the questions had a clinical basic. A total of 160-170 questions were considered good attempt. It is recommended that candidates thoroughly prepare for the clinical portion to get good rank in NEET PG exam.