NEET PG 2026 Exam pattern has been revised. National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post Graduate (NEET PG) is a single national level entrance exam conducted for admission to various postgraduate level medical programmes.
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NEET PG 2026 Exam Pattern – Revised
NEET PG 2026 Exam Pattern has been revised. Now number of total question in exam will be 180. Check below for complete pattern details.
Through this exam, students will get admission into MS/ MD and PG Diploma courses in all private, government, and deemed medical colleges across the country. All the candidates interested in pursuing PG medical courses are also eligible to apply and appear for NEET PG 2026 entrance examination.
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In this article, we have discussed complete information regarding NEET PG 2026 Exam Pattern changes, subject wise questions, marking scheme, etc.
NEET PG Exam Pattern 2026
The National Board of Examination (NBE) has released the exam pattern along with notification for NEET PG 2026. Candidates preparing for NEET PG 2026 are advised to go through its exam pattern.
Through exam pattern, candidates can understand the syllabus, marking scheme, nature of questions, and number of questions, etc, of NEET PG 2026.
- Exam mode: NEET PG 2026 is conducted through online mode (CBT).
- Exam Date: NEET PG 2026 is scheduled on 30th August 2026.
- Shifts: NEET PG is held in a single shift.
- Section: Five Time Bound Sections (A, B, C, D & E) have been introduced by NBE.
- Type of Questions: Exam paper have multiple choice questions (MCQs) with four options & a single correct answer.
- Number of Questions: There are a total of 36 questions in each of five sections. Total number of questions are 180.
- Time: Total time duration is 3 hours & 30 minutes. For each section, 42 minutes are allotted.
- Language: Medium of the question paper is English.
- Marking: For each correct response, 4 marks are awarded. For each incorrect response, 1 mark is deducted.
Also Check: NEET PG Admit Card 2026
Subject Wise Questions:
| Subjects | Subject wise weightage of questions |
| ANATOMY | 17 |
| PHYSIOLOGY | 17 |
| BIOCHEMISTRY | 16 |
| PHARMACOLOGY | 20 |
| MICROBIOLOGY | 20 |
| PATHOLOGY | 25 |
| FORENSIC MEDICINE | 10 |
| SOCIAL AND PREVENTIVE MEDICINE | 25 |
| MEDICINE DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREOLOGY | 37 |
| SURGERY, ORTHOPEDICS & ANAESTHESIA | 46 |
| RADIODIAGNOSIS & RADIOTHERAPY | 12 |
| OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY | 30 |
| PAEDIATRICS | 10 |
| ENT | 10 |
| OPHTHALMOLOGY | 10 |
| PSYCHIATRY | 10 |
| Total | 300 |
NEET PG Syllabus 2026
The NEET PG Syllabus is decided in accordance with Graduate Medical Education Regulations issued by MCI after the approval of the Indian Government.
The syllabus of NEET PG comprises all the subjects that candidates have studied in MBBS/ BDS courses. Below is the syllabus for NEET PG 2026.
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Orthopaedics
- Preventive and Social Medicine
- ENT
- Anatomy
- Surgery
- Ophthalmology
- Medicine
- Gynaecology
- Obstetrics
- Forensic Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Psychiatry
- Dermatology
- Radiology
- Radiotherapy
- Physiology
- Anaesthesia
Also Check: NEET PG Preparation Tips 2026
NEET PG Cut Off 2026
Cut off is minimum marks required to be eligible for admission procedure. The National Board of examination (NBE) releases the cut-off percentile and cut off score of NEET PG.
If NEET PG cut off needs to be revised, it will be only done on the basis of instructions issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
NEET PG Result Scope 2026
- All India 50% quota seats for MS/ MD/ PG diploma courses in all states except Jammu & Kashmir.
- State quota seats for MS/ MD/ PG diploma courses for all states and Union territories (including Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Jammu & Kashmir).
- MS/ MD/ PG diploma courses at all private & deemed medical institutes across the country.
- MD/ MS/ PG Diploma courses at Armed Forces Medical Services Institutions.
Allotment in Government & Private Colleges:
| Government medical colleges | Private medical colleges |
| 50% All India Quota seats | 50% State Quota seats |
| 50% State Quota seats | 50% Institute quota seats |
NEET PG 2026 Exam Pattern must be carefully understood by the applicants before the preparation for the entrance test. The examination pattern consist of exam paper-related details such as exam mode, type of questions, marking pattern, time duration, etc.
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