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NEET PG 2022 exam is expected to be held in the first week of April 2022. NEET PG 2022 exam dates and schedule will be released by NBE in the 1st week of January 2022. Candidates planning to take admission in MD and MS programs offered by the medical colleges need to fill NEET PG Application Forms in the online mode. As per the minimum eligibility criteria, candidates need to hold an MBBS degree recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI) to sit for the entrance test. Check NEET PG Eligibility

In the 2021 session, NBE reduced the total number of questions and marks to 220 from 300 and 800 to 1200 respectively. These modifications in the exam pattern are expected to remain in force for NEET PG 2022 as well. However, details regarding any new changes in the exam pattern and syllabus for NEET PG 2022 exam will be released along with the official notification in January 2022. Check NEET PG Exam Pattern

What is NEET PG Exam? NEET PG is conducted once every year in online mode. After securing the minimum percentage of marks in the test or NEET PG Cut Off, candidates will be offered admission for 19,953 MD seats, 10,821 MS seats, and 1,979 PG Diploma seats.

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The 2021 exam was delayed due to COVID-19, however, this year candidates can expect the exam to be held in the month of April 2022. Read the article to know more about NEET PG 2022 preparation strategy, pattern, syllabus, practice paper, and much more.

NEET PG 2022 Highlights

Particulars Details
Exam Name NEET PG
Frequency Once a year

Validity of NEET PG
For the upcoming academic session only
Conducting Authority National Board of Examination

Official website of NEET PG
nbe.edu.in
NEET PG Cut off percentile UR - 50, SC/ST/OBC - 40, UR PWD - 45

NEET PG 2022 Exam Dates

Events related to NEET examination Tentative Dates
Application form release date 1st week of January 2022
Last date to apply for the application form 4th week of January 2022
Last date to submit the fees for the Application Form 4th week of January 2022
Admit Card Release date 4th week of February 2022
Exam date 4th/ 1st week of March/ April 2022
Result announcement date 4th week of April 2022
Counselling date for the selected candidates 1st week of May 2022

What is NEET PG Exam Pattern 2022?

Before appearing in NEET PG 2022, candidates need to check NEET PG Exam Pattern 2022 that comprises 180 questions in total.

  • The exam of NEET PG 2022 will be held in online mode
  • The duration of the exam will be 3.30 hours
  • The questions of the exam will be objective type.
  • The question paper will be made in English.
  • There will be 300 questions in total in the entrance test.
  • For each correct answer, candidates will be awarded 4 marks whereas for each negative answer 1 mark will be deducted
Subject Number of Questions
Anatomy 15
Physiology 15
Biochemistry 15
Pharmacology 20
Microbiology 20
Pathology 25
Forensic Medicine 10
Social And Preventive Medicine 25
Medicine Dermatology And Venereology 37
Surgery, Ent, Orthopedics & Anaesthesia 46
Radiodiagnosis & Radiotherapy 12
Obstetrics and Gynaecology 25
Pediatrics 15
Ophthalmology 10
Psychiatry 10

NEET PG 2022 Syllabus

Candidates must know the exam pattern along with NEET PG Syllabus 2022. In NEET PG Syllabus, all the subjects will be included as per the Graduate Medical Education Regulations that are issued by the Medical Council of India. In the below table, subject-wise NEET PG Syllabus 2022 is given.

Subject Topics
Pre-clinical
  • Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • Biochemistry
Para-clinical
  • Pathology
  • Pharmacology
  • Microbiology
  • Forensic Medicine
  • Social and Preventive Medicine
Clinical
  • Psychiatry
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Pediatrics
  • Ophthalmology
  • Radiodiagnosis and Radiotherapy
  • Surgery, ENT, Orthopedics, Anesthesia
  • Medicine Dermatology And Venereology

NEET PG 2022: Previous Year Paper Analysis

NEET 2021 was conducted on September 11, 2021, and the question paper was comparatively easier than the previous year comprising about 40% one-liner questions. Given below is the paper analysis of previous years for NEET 2022 aspirants.

Year Paper Analysis
2021
  • The overall difficulty of NEET PG question paper was moderate
  • Part A and B were of easy to moderate difficulty level, while Part C was more time-consuming.
  • The focus of the paper was on clinical knowledge, however, the questions were not confusing and doable.
  • Maximum questions were asked from topics of general medicine, preventive and social medicine, and pharmacology
  • Topics like Forensic Medicine, Ophthalmology, and ENT saw the least number of questions.
  • The image-based questions made up only 20% of the paper. 
2020
  • 54 questions of moderate level were asked in Part A from anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry.
  • 100 questions were asked in Part B. 25% of the questions were from Social & Preventive Medicine alone.
  • Also, 25 straightforward questions were asked from Pathology, while 20 questions each were asked from Microbiology and Pharmacology in Part B of the paper.
  • Maximum weightage in Part C of NEET PG paper was of 2 subjects: General Surgery including Orthopedics & Anaesthesia and General Medicine.

Check detailed NEET PG Paper Analysis for Previous Years 

NEET PG 2022 Preparation Plan

Candidates planning to appear for NEET 2022 can adopt the preparation tips mentioned below. This preparation plan will help you in getting an idea about the important topics, books, time management, and more.

Important Topics in NEET PG

Candidates can check the list of easy, important, and time-consuming topics to decide which topic they should choose first.

Easy Topics to Start with Less Time Consuming & Important Topics Time-Consuming but Important Topics
Anatomy Anaesthesia Preventive and Social Medicine
Physiology Dermatology Medicine
Pharmacology Forensic Medicine Surgery
Microbiology Psychiatry Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Pathology Ophthalmology Pediatrics
Biochemistry ENT --

Best Books for NEET PG 2022 Preparation

Subjects Name of the book
Anatomy Self-assessment and review of Anatomy
Pharmacology Review of Pharmacology
Pathology Review of Pathology and Genetics
Surgery Surgery essence
Biochemistry Self-assessment and review of Biochemistry
Physiology Review of Physiology

NEET PG 2022 Eligibility, Application Form, and Admit Card

NEET PG Eligibility Criteria 2022 helps candidates to know the details before appearing in the entrance test. In the below table the basic eligibility criteria for NEET PG 2022 are given.

Nationality Age limit Academic Qualification
  • The candidate who has Indian Citizenship
 
  • Candidates who are overseas citizens of India but passed the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination.
 
  • Candidates with foreign nationality can also appear in the test.
Candidates of any age can appear for the test. Candidates must qualify the MBBS exam and must have the pass certificate issued by MCI or SMC.

NEET PG 2022 Application Form

Candidates are advised to follow the below-mentioned steps while applying for NEET PG 2021.

  • Create Login ID - By login to the official website, candidates can fill up and submit the application form of NEET PG 2022
  • Filling the online Application Form - In the online NEET PG Application Form 2022, candidates need to enter their personal information, address, details of ID proof, contact information, academic background, preference of the exam city.
  • Uploading of Documents - Upload the scanned copies of the important documents like photographs and signatures.
  • Payment of Application Fees - In the below table, the category-wise application fee for NEET PG 2022 is mentioned.
Category Application fee
General/ OBC candidates Rs. 3750/-
SC/ ST/ PWD candidates Rs. 2750/-

NEET PG 2022 Admit Cards

NEET PG 2022 Admit Card will only be released to the successfully registered candidates.

  • Registered candidates can log in to the official website to download NEET PG Admit Card 2022.
  • It is advised to all candidates to carry the downloaded admit card on the day of the entrance examination.
  • Candidates need to bring a valid ID proof along with the admit card on the exam day.

NEET PG Cut Off 2022: Last Year's Cut Off

NEET PG 2022 Cut Off is released soon after the conclusion of the exam. Till that time candidates are advised to check the previous year's cutoff to get an idea about the marks they require to get admission to the various programs. Read More NEET PG Cut off

Category Minimum Eligibility Cutoff Score
General (UR and EWS) 50th Percentile 366/ 1200
SC/ ST OBC 40th Percentile 319/ 1200
UR-PWD 45th Percentile 342/1200

NEET PG 2022 FAQs

Ques. When will the information bulletin for NEET PG 2022 be released?

Ans. The information bulletin for NEET PG 2022 will be released in the first week of January 2022.

Ques. When will the application form for NEET PG 2022 be available?

Ans. The application form for NEET PG 2022 will be available on the official website in the first week of January 2021. After disclosing the registration window, the application form will be available online.

Ques. When will NEET PG 2022 exam be conducted?

Ans. NEET PG 2022 is expected to be held in the 4th/ 1st week of March/ April 2022 by the National Board of Examination.

Ques. How many subjects are there in NEET PG 2022?

Ans. There are a total of 15 subjects in NEET PG 2022. Each year, the number of subjects remains the same.

Ques. What is the number of questions in total for NEET PG 2022?

Ans. In NEET PG 2022, a total of 200 questions will be asked in the paper. However, the updated exam pattern and syllabus will be released by NBE along with the official notification.

Ques. What is the processing fee for NEET PG Application 2022 for the candidate who belongs to the OBC category?

Ans. Candidates belonging to the OBC category need to pay INR 3750 as the application fee for NEET PG 2022.

Ques. Do I need to affix any photograph on NEET PG Admit Card 2022?

Ans. Yes, candidates need to affix a passport size photograph on the downloaded NEET PG Admit Card 2022.

Ques. Do I need to pay any fee while downloading NEET PG Score Card 2022?

Ans. No, you do not need to pay any fee while downloading NEET PG Score Card 2022.

Ques. Is it required to submit the admit card of NEET PG 2022 at the exam hall after completion of the exam?

Ans. No, you do not need to submit the admit card of NEET PG 2022 on the day of the exam. You must present it before starting the test.

Ques. Which subject carries the maximum number of questions in NEET PG 2022?

Ans. The subject Surgery, Ent, Orthopedics & Anaesthesia carries the maximum number of questions in NEET PG 2022. It carries a total of 46 questions.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.

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