What is the NEET-PG?
NEET stands for National Entrance and Eligibility Test. It is a postgraduate exam for students who want to pursue a career in the medical field after completing their undergraduate course. The National Board of Examination (NBE) conducts the examination. Students who have completed their UG from a recognized medical college and have a 1-year internship experience are eligible to take this exam.
NEET PG is held once a year throughout India. Students can take exams as many times as they want.
Let\’s take a look at some further details about the course.
Courses Offered
The courses offered under NEET UG are mentioned below
S. No. | Courses | Duration |
1 | MD (Doctor of Medicine ) and MS (Master of Surgery) | 3 years |
2 | DM (Doctorate in Medicine) and MCh (Master of Chirurgiae) | 3 years |
3 | Diploma Course | 1-2 years |
4 | PHD in Medical Sciences | 3-5 years |
5 | Ph.D. in Medical Sciences | 1-2 years |
Eligibility Criteria
To be selected and take NEET PG, students must have completed their MBBS from a recognized medical college that comes under MCI.
The minimum age limit to take NEET PG is 22 years, and before that, students must have completed a graduated medical course from a recognized college. There is no maximum age limit for students; they can take the exam as many times as they want.
It is mandatory to complete an internship for at least one year before appearing to take the exam.
Admission Process
To register yourself to be eligible to take NEET PG, you need to go to the official website and fill out the details that are needed. Make sure you are prepared with the articles they ask for, like the latest passport-size photo, signature, identity card, and other necessary things needed to register.
Make sure to fill out the form correctly to avoid any issues later. After filling out the details, you need to pay the amount that\’s written there. Payment can be done through debit, credit card, or net banking.
You will be allotted a roll number after registration, and just like that, your admission form has been filled out.
Cut Offs
The cut-off for NEET PG differs depending on the category of the students. Here is an overview of the cut-off scores for the year 2019–2023.
Year | UR Cutoff Scores | SC/ST/OBC Cuttoff Scores | UNRESERVED PH (UR-PH) | SC/ST/OBC-PH |
2023 | 291 | 257 | 274 | 257 |
2022 | 201 | 169 | 186 | 169 |
2021 | 247 | 210 | 229 | 210 |
YEAR | General Cutoff Scores | PWD Cutoff Scores | SC/ST/OB Cutoff Scores |
2020 | 275 | 252 | 230 |
2019 | 313 | 291 | 270 |
2018 | 262 | 244 | 225 |
REGISTRATION FEE
The fees for NEET PG differ depending on the categories. For General, OBC, and EWS the examination fees are 4250 INR.
For SC, ST, and PwD the examination fee is 3250 INR.
Candidates can simply go to the official website for NEET PG registration and fill in the necessary details. After filling in the details, the candidates should pay the given examination fees depending on the category they belong to.
Documents Required
To get registered for the NEET UG exam, candidates must carry the given documents or they will not be eligible to register themselves for the NEET UG exam.
- Passport size photograph
- Postcard size photograph
- Left and right-hand fingers and thumb impression
- Admit Card of NEET PG
- Signature
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Person With Benchmark Disability (PwBD) Certificate (if applicable)
- Citizenship certificate (applicable for NRI/OCI/Foreign citizen candidates)
- Address proof of present and permanent address
- Registration certificate issued by the MCI
FAQs
- What was the cut-off for the year 2020 in the general category?
The highest cut-off for the year 2020 was 275 in the General Category.
- Can I give the NEET PG exam as many times as I want?
The NEET examination is held once a year, and the students are allowed to take the exam as many times as they want
- Is it easy to crack NEET PG?
It depends on the students and the hard work they do. If you regularly revise and take mock tests, then it is possible to crack NEET PG.
- Can I crack NEET PG without a coaching class?
If you can self-study and regularly take tests, then yes. But it is advisable to take a coaching class, as they have experienced teachers who can clear your doubts whenever required. Online