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NEET PG Syllabus and Exam Pattern

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Postgraduate)

Sections
19
Topics
152
Sub-topics
2359
Stages
3
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The NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Postgraduate)) syllabus is organised into 19 sections: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology and 13 more. Together they cover 152 topics and 2359 sub-topics, tested in Pre-Clinical, Para-Clinical and Clinical. Below you will find every section's topics, the exam pattern and answers to common questions.

About the exam and pattern

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post-Graduation (NEET-PG), conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), is the single entrance examination for admission to MD/MS/PG Diploma courses across all medical colleges in India (under NMC Act, 2019). The exam covers all 19 subjects of MBBS curriculum as per the National Medical Commission guidelines. Pattern: 200 MCQs, 3.5 hours, negative marking, Computer Based Test.

Exam pattern: CBT (Single Paper, 200 MCQs) + Medical Council Counselling (MCC)

Where the marks are

Share of total marks by section

Pre-Clinical

  • Anatomy34%17 marks · 17 Qs
  • Physiology33%17 marks · 17 Qs
  • Biochemistry33%17 marks · 17 Qs

Para-Clinical

  • Pathology33%25 marks · 25 Qs
  • Community Medicine / PSM (Preventive & Social Medicine)20%15 marks · 15 Qs
  • Microbiology17%13 marks · 13 Qs
  • Pharmacology17%13 marks · 13 Qs
  • Forensic Medicine & Toxicology13%10 marks · 10 Qs

Clinical

  • General Medicine (Including Dermatology, Psychiatry)28%30 marks · 30 Qs
  • General Surgery (Including Orthopaedics, Anesthesia, Radiology)28%30 marks · 30 Qs
  • Obstetrics & Gynaecology18%20 marks · 20 Qs
  • Paediatrics14%15 marks · 15 Qs
  • Otorhinolaryngology6%7 marks · 7 Qs
  • Ophthalmology6%7 marks · 7 Qs

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  • General Anatomy

    Introduction, Terminology, Skin, Fascia, Muscles, Bones, Joints, Blood Vessels, Lymphatics, Nerves, Radiological Anatomy, Surface Anatomy, Cross-Sectional Anatomy, Imaging Anatomy

    ~2 marks

  • Upper Limb

    Shoulder Girdle, Arm, Forearm, Hand, Joints, Muscles, Nerves (Brachial Plexus), Arteries, Veins, Lymphatics, Clinical Anatomy (Fractures, Dislocations, Nerve Injuries, Palsy)

    ~1 marks

  • Lower Limb

    Hip, Thigh, Gluteal Region, Knee, Leg, Foot, Joints, Muscles, Nerves (Lumbo-Sacral Plexus, Sciatic), Arteries, Veins, Lymphatics, Clinical Anatomy (Varicose Vein, Sciatica, Hip Fracture, Knee Injuries)

    ~1 marks

  • Thorax

    Chest Wall, Pleura, Lungs, Mediastinum, Heart, Pericardium, Great Vessels, Diaphragm, Oesophagus, Trachea, Thymus, Nerves, Lymphatics, Clinical (Heart Sounds, Heart Failure, Lung Disease)

    ~1 marks

  • Abdomen

    Anterior Abdominal Wall, Inguinal Region, Peritoneum, Stomach, Intestines, Liver, Gall Bladder, Pancreas, Spleen, Kidneys, Ureters, Suprarenals, Posterior Abdominal Wall, Pelvis, Perineum, Clinical (Hernia, Appendicitis, Perforation)

    ~2 marks

  • Head & Neck

    Scalp, Face, Parotid Region, Temporal Region, Orbit, Eyeball, Nose, Mouth, Pharynx, Larynx, Thyroid, Salivary Glands, Lymphatic Drainage, Cranial Nerves, Cervical Vertebrae, Joints, Triangles, Clinical (TMJ Disorders, Thyroid, ENT)

    ~2 marks

  • Neuroanatomy

    Meninges, CSF, Spinal Cord, Brain (Cerebrum, Cerebellum, Brainstem), Ventricles, Thalamus, Hypothalamus, Basal Ganglia, Limbic System, Reticular Formation, Cranial Nerves, Spinal Nerves, Autonomic Nervous System, Tracts, Pathways, Clinical (Stroke, Parkinson's, Lesions)

    ~2 marks

  • Embryology

    Gametogenesis, Fertilization, Implantation, Bilaminar & Trilaminar Disc, Folding, Placenta, Membranes, Fetal Circulation, Twins, Teratology, Pharyngeal Arches, Development of Various Systems (CVS, GIT, Respiratory, Urogenital, Nervous, Special Senses, Endocrine), Clinical Embryology (Congenital Anomalies)

    ~2 marks

  • Histology

    Cell, Epithelium, Connective Tissue, Cartilage, Bone, Muscles, Nervous Tissue, Blood, Lymph, Cardiovascular, Lymphoid, Skin, Digestive, Respiratory, Urinary, Endocrine, Reproductive, Special Senses, Stains, Microscopy, Clinical Histology

    ~1 marks

  • Genetics

    Mendelian, Non-Mendelian, Chromosomal, Molecular, Population, Clinical, Prenatal Diagnosis, Genetic Counselling, Gene Therapy, Pharmacogenomics, Human Genome Project, CRISPR, Recent Advances, Ethical Issues

    ~1 marks
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Exam pattern at a glance

CBT (Single Paper, 200 MCQs) + Medical Council Counselling (MCC)

High-weightage NEET PG topics

  1. 1Systemic PathologyPathology~8 marks
  2. 2ObstetricsObstetrics & Gynaecology~5 marks
  3. 3GynaecologyObstetrics & Gynaecology~5 marks
  4. 4General PathologyPathology~4 marks
  5. 5HaematologyPathology~4 marks
  6. 6Clinical PathologyPathology~4 marks
  7. 7General SurgeryGeneral Surgery (Including Orthopaedics, Anesthesia, Radiology)~4 marks
  8. 8OrthopaedicsGeneral Surgery (Including Orthopaedics, Anesthesia, Radiology)~4 marks

NEET PG section-wise syllabus

Anatomy

Pre-Clinical · 10 topics · 150 sub-topics

  • General Anatomy
  • Upper Limb
  • Lower Limb
  • Thorax
  • Abdomen
  • Head & Neck
  • Neuroanatomy
  • Embryology
  • Histology
  • Genetics
Full Anatomy syllabus

Physiology

Pre-Clinical · 12 topics · 168 sub-topics

  • General Physiology
  • Blood
  • Nerve & Muscle
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Respiratory System
  • Gastrointestinal System
  • Renal System
  • Endocrinology
  • Reproductive System
  • Nervous System
  • Special Senses
  • Sports & Exercise Physiology, Yoga, Meditation, Stress Physiology, Temperature Regulation, Altitude Physiology, Space Physiology, Underwater Physiology, Aviation Physiology
Full Physiology syllabus

Biochemistry

Pre-Clinical · 13 topics · 201 sub-topics

  • Cell Biochemistry
  • Enzymes
  • Carbohydrate Chemistry & Metabolism
  • Lipid Chemistry & Metabolism
  • Protein Chemistry & Metabolism
  • Nucleic Acid Chemistry & Metabolism
  • Vitamins
  • Minerals
  • Acid-Base, Water, Electrolyte Balance
  • Hormones
  • Nutrition
  • Clinical Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
Full Biochemistry syllabus

Pathology

Para-Clinical · 6 topics · 88 sub-topics

  • General Pathology
  • Haematology
  • Systemic Pathology
  • Clinical Pathology
  • Molecular Pathology & Genetics
  • Laboratory Medicine & Quality
Full Pathology syllabus

Pharmacology

Para-Clinical · 10 topics · 124 sub-topics

  • General Pharmacology
  • Autonomic Nervous System Pharmacology
  • CNS Pharmacology
  • Cardiovascular Pharmacology
  • Respiratory Pharmacology
  • GIT Pharmacology
  • Endocrine Pharmacology
  • Antimicrobial Pharmacology
  • Immunopharmacology
  • Toxicology
Full Pharmacology syllabus

Paediatrics

Clinical · 10 topics · 147 sub-topics

  • Growth & Development
  • Neonatology
  • Nutrition
  • Paediatric Infectious Diseases
  • Paediatric Respiratory
  • Paediatric Cardiology
  • Paediatric Neurology & Development
  • Paediatric Haematology & Oncology
  • Paediatric Surgery
  • Adolescent Health
Full Paediatrics syllabus

Ophthalmology

Clinical · 6 topics · 67 sub-topics

  • Anatomy, Physiology, Optics, Refraction
  • Anterior Segment
  • Posterior Segment
  • Glaucoma
  • Orbit & Oculoplasty
  • Paediatric Ophthalmology & Squint
Full Ophthalmology syllabus

Frequently asked questions

What is the NEET PG syllabus?

The NEET PG syllabus has 19 sections: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Community Medicine / PSM (Preventive & Social Medicine) and 11 more. Together they cover 152 topics and 2359 sub-topics.

What is the NEET PG exam pattern?

CBT (Single Paper, 200 MCQs) + Medical Council Counselling (MCC). Stages: Pre-Clinical, Para-Clinical, Clinical.

How many questions come from each NEET PG section?

Anatomy: 17 questions (17 marks); Physiology: 17 questions (17 marks); Biochemistry: 17 questions (17 marks); Pathology: 25 questions (25 marks); Microbiology: 13 questions (13 marks); Pharmacology: 13 questions (13 marks); Forensic Medicine & Toxicology: 10 questions (10 marks); Community Medicine / PSM (Preventive & Social Medicine): 15 questions (15 marks); General Medicine (Including Dermatology, Psychiatry): 30 questions (30 marks); General Surgery (Including Orthopaedics, Anesthesia, Radiology): 30 questions (30 marks); Obstetrics & Gynaecology: 20 questions (20 marks); Paediatrics: 15 questions (15 marks); Otorhinolaryngology: 7 questions (7 marks); Ophthalmology: 7 questions (7 marks). Numbers can change with each notification.

Which NEET PG topics carry the most marks?

By weightage in the syllabus data: Systemic Pathology (Pathology, ~8 marks), Obstetrics (Obstetrics & Gynaecology, ~5 marks), Gynaecology (Obstetrics & Gynaecology, ~5 marks), General Pathology (Pathology, ~4 marks), Haematology (Pathology, ~4 marks).

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Is this the official NEET PG syllabus?

It is compiled from the official NEET PG notification and exam pattern for study purposes. The conducting body can change the syllabus, so always confirm with the latest official notification.

Compiled from official notifications for study purposes. Always confirm with the conducting body's latest notification.