NEET PG 2023 Exam Pattern, Marking scheme, & Distribution of Questions

    NEET PG 2023 Exam Pattern has been revised and the total number of MCQ-type questions has been reduced to 200 from 300. Therefore, the maximum number of marks that can be obtained in the exam has also been reduced from 1200 to 800. Based on NEET PG Exam Pattern the paper will be divided into 3 parts i.e. Pre Clinical, Para Clinical, and Clinical. 

    Table of Contents

    1. NEET PG Exam Pattern Highlights
    2. NEET PG 2023 Exam Pattern
      2.1 NEET PG Marking Scheme Marking
    3. NEET PG Distribution of Sections
    4. NEET PG 2023 Syllabus
    5. NEET PG 2023 Reference Books
    6. NEET PG 2023 Pattern And Syllabus FAQS

    NEET PG Exam Pattern 2023 Highlights

    ModeComputer-based mode
    Number of SessionsSingle
    Number of Questions200 MCQs
    Total Marks800
    Language of Question PaperEnglish Only
    Exam Duration3 Hours 30 Minutes
    Type of QuestionsMCQs
    NEET PG Exam Pattern

    NEET PG 2023 Exam Pattern

    • Mode of Examination: NEET PG 2023 test will be computer-based. 
    • Time Duration: Candidates have to complete the test within the estimated time i.e. 3 hr 30 min.
    • Total Questions and Marks: There will be a total of 200 questions and the candidate can score a maximum of 800 marks in the exam.
    • Type of Questions: Objective type multiple questions.

    NEET PG Marking Scheme Marking

    Response TypeMarks awarded
    Correct answer(+) 4
    Incorrect answer(-) 1
    No response/ unanswered0

    Pattern of Demo Test

    • The Demo test will be a sample of the on-line exam that is conducted to guide the candidates with the navigation and functionality of the NEET PG Exam.
    • It is a tutorial that focuses on using the features of the test like navigating between screens, selecting, de-selecting, reviewing and marking responses, etc., it also includes some demo questions which will help the candidates to practice these features.
    • Candidates must know that these demo questions do not represent the difficulty level of the actual test.

    15 minutes Tutorial

    • The 15 minutes tutorial contains a series of screens that will guide the candidate to attempt NEET-PG computer-based test.
    • This tutorial will give a chance to the candidate to try all the features, such as navigating between questions, select, de-select, review, mark and change responses, etc.
    • Candidates are advised to go through the entire tutorial of 15 minutes before starting the actual exam. After completing the tutorial, candidates have to accept a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before starting the test.

    NEET PG 2023 Exam Pattern: New Changes

    The total number of questions has been reduced to 200 from 300. Also, there was no information regarding the distribution of section-wise questions i.e. from which section how many questions will be asked in the paper. However, in previous years, such information was provided in the brochure. 

    • Also as per the experts, more questions could be asked from Clinical concepts. 
    • The time duration mentioned in the brochure is still 3 hrs 30 min which means the question paper could be lengthy. 

    Distribution of Questions

    NEET PG 2023 Exam Pattern: Distribution of Sections

    NEET-PG exam follows the syllabus formulated as per Graduate Medical Education Regulations notified by the Medical Council of India. The candidates have to prepare for subjects, they have studied during MBBS.  The subject-wise distribution of questions is given below in the table: It includes clinical, pre-clinical, and para-clinical subjects. 

    Subject/ Section Part A – Pre-clinical​
    Biochemistry
    Anatomy
    Physiology
    Subject/ Section Part B – Para-clinical​
    Microbiology
    Pharmacology
    Pathology
    Social and preventive medicine
    Forensic Medicine
    Subject/ Section Part C – Clinical
    General Medicine including Dermatology & Venereology & Psychiatry
    ENT
    General Surgery including Orthopedics, Anaesthesia & Radiodiagnosis
    Obstetrics and Gynaecology
    Pediatrics
    Ophthalmology
    NEET PG Syllabus

    NEET PG 2023 Syllabus

    The syllabus of the NEET PG 2023 entrance exam comprises of all the subjects that were in the candidate’s syllabus while studying MBBS and BDS programs. The following table summarizes NEET PG Syllabus 2023

    • Pre Clinical
    • Para Clinical
    • Clinical

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    NEET PG Books

    NEET PG 2023 Reference Books

    The following reference books will help the candidate in preparing for NEET PG 2023. These books have questions bearing the correct exam pattern and will give candidates an idea on the different types and categories of questions they can expect from the various subjects.

    Book NameAuthorISBN
    DAMS Beat The NEETSumer K Sethi978-8184451214
    All India PG Medical Entrance Exam with AnswersGupta, Krishnamurthy & Sethi978-8123925776
    Postgraduate Medical Entrance Exam, Volume 2 & 3Amit Tripathi & Ashish Gupta978-9380438771
    DNB CET Review for Primary and Post DiplomaVaibhav Bharat & Ishad Aggarwal978-8189477219
    Self Assessment and Review of NEET Pattern QuestionArvind Arora978-9380438658
    NEET PG Pattern FAQs

    NEET PG 2023 Pattern And Syllabus FAQS

    Ques. How many questions will be asked in NEET PG 2023?

    Ans. According to the exam pattern of NEET PG 2023, the question will have 200 MCQ based questions. 

    Ques. How much time will we get to attempt the question paper of NEET PG 2023?

    Ans. Candidates will get 3 hours and 30 minutes to attempt the NEET PG 2023 question paper. 

    Ques. Is NEET PG MCQ based?

    Ans. Yes, all questions in NEET PG 2023 will be multiple choice type. 

    Ques. Do questions repeat in NEET PG?

    Ans. There are chances that questions from the previous years' may be asked in the current year. All aspirants must refer to the question papers of previous years for NEET PG 2023 preparation. 

    Ques. Will there be negative marking in NEET PG 2023?

    Ans. Yes, NEET PG pattern 2023 clearly states that there will be negative marking for incorrect answers. 

    Ques. Can I choose to take NEET PG 2023 in Hindi?

    Ans. According to the NEET PG pattern 2023, the examination will only be conducted in the English language. 

    Ques: Who sets the eligibility criteria for NEET PG 2023?

    Ans: NEET PG 2023 eligibility criteria is set by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).

    *The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College

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