Clarity on the number of subjects included in the syllabus of any test leads to a strong preparation strategy. NEET PG syllabus and the number of subjects that one needs to cover for this exam can be confusing for some. Read on to get some clarity on how many subjects are there in NEET PG 2026.
How many subjects are there in NEET PG 2026?
NEET PG question paper can be divided into three sections. Each of these sections can be further sub-divided into the subjects. The table given below enlists total number of question from each subject in NEET PG 2026.
NEET PG 2026: Subjectwise weightage
| Subject |
Maximum number of questions asked from a subject |
Maximum marks for a subject |
|---|---|---|
| Section A |
||
| Anatomy |
16 |
64 |
| Biochemistry |
13 |
52 |
| Physiology |
16 |
64 |
| Section B |
||
| Forensic Medicine |
17 |
68 |
| Microbiology |
13 |
52 |
| Pathology |
17 |
68 |
| Pharmacology |
13 |
52 |
| Social and Preventive Medicine |
5 |
20 |
| Section C |
||
| ENT |
30 |
120 |
| General Medicine including Dermatology, Venereology & Psychiatry |
30 |
120 |
| General Surgery including Orthopedics, Anesthesia and Radio-diagnosis |
4 |
16 |
| Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
20 |
80 |
| Ophthalmology |
3 |
12 |
| Paediatrics |
3 |
12 |
Coming back to the question, how many subjects are in NEET PG? According to the NEET PG question paper, there are 14 subjects in total. The marks and number of questions are divided among these 14 subjects. But if you look carefully, Section C has 11 subjects. Some small subjects are combined with two main subjects. These are General Medicine and General Surgery. During preparation, students must study each small subject separately. So, while studying for NEET PG, students actually prepare for 19 subjects, not just 14.
A few Important Topics from Each Subject of NEET PG 2026
For those preparing for the examination, there are 19 subjects that you need to prepare for the NEET PG. The syllabus for each of these subjects has been given in brief here. The NEET PG syllabus has also been divided into 19 subjects.
Human Anatomy
The thorax, the abdomen, The Pelvis, the perineum, the upper limb, the lower limb, The Head and Neck, The Back, Miscellaneous Topics
Biochemistry
- Structures and functions of proteins and Enzymes, Bioenergetics and the metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids, Metabolism of proteins and amino acids, Structures.
- Function and replication of informational macromolecules, Biochemistry of extracellular and intracellular communication, Nutrition, Digestion and Absorption, Vitamins and minerals, Intracellular traffic and sorting of proteins, Glycoproteins, The extracellular matrix.
- Muscles and the cytoskeleton, Plasma proteins and immunoglobulins, Homeostasis and thrombosis, Red and white blood cells, Metabolism of xenobiotics, The Human Genome Project, Miscellaneous Topics
Physiology
- Digestion and Absorption, Respiration, Cardiovascular Physiology, Nervous System
- Excretion, Endocrine System, Sensory organs, Muscles
Pathology
- Cell injury, Cell death and adaptations, Acute and chronic inflammation, Tissue Repair, Regeneration, Healing and Fibrosis, Hemodynamic Disorders, thrombosis and shock, Diseases of the immune system Neoplasia.
- Genetic and paediatric Diseases, Environmental and Nutritional Diseases, General pathology of infectious Diseases, Blood vessels, the Heart, hematopoietic and lymphoid systems, The lung, The kidney and its collecting system.
- The oral cavity and Gastrointestinal tract, the liver, Gallbladder and Biliary tract, the pancreas, the male genital system, the female genital system and breast, The Endocrine system, the musculoskeletal system, the skin, the nervous system, Miscellaneous Topics
Pharmacology
- General Pharmacological Principles, Drugs acting on the Autonomic Nervous System, Autacoids and Related Drugs, Respiratory and Related Drugs, Hormones and Related Drugs.
- Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System, Cardiovascular Drugs, Drugs Acting on the kidney, Drugs Affecting Blood and Blood formation, Gastrointestinal Drugs, Antimicrobial Drugs, Chemotherapy of Neoplastic Diseases, Miscellaneous Drugs
Microbiology
Methods and Techniques, Immunology, Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology
Forensic Medicine
Medical Jurisprudence, Autopsy, Death, Post mortem changes, Injuries and wounds, Thermal death, Starvation, Mechanical Asphyxia, Sexual offences and Abortion, Poisoning, Psychotropic drugs, Asphyxiants, Miscellaneous Topics
Preventive and Social Medicine
- Man and Medicine: Towards health for all, Concept of Health and Diseases, Principles of Epidemiology and Epidemiologic Methods, Screening for Disease, Epidemiology of communicable diseases.
- Epidemiology of chronic Non-Communicable Diseases and Conditions, Health programs in India, Demography and Family planning, Preventive Medicine in Obstetrics Pediatrics and Geriatrics, Nutrition & Health, Social Sciences and Health.
- Environment and Health, Hospital waste Management, Disaster Management, Occupational Health, Genetics and Health, Mental Health, Health Information and Basic Medical Statistics, Communication for Health.
- Education, Health Planning and Management, Health care of the community, International Health, Miscellaneous Topics
Orthopaedics
- Fractures and Injuries, Infections of bones and joints, Bone tumors
- CTEV and PIVD, Back pain, Degenerative and metabolic bone disease
- Other common bone diseases
ENT
- Diseases of Ear, Diseases of Nose and Paranasal Sinuses, Diseases of the oral cavity and salivary Glands, Diseases of the pharynx, Diseases of Larynx and trachea.
- Diseases of Oesophagus, Recent advances, Clinical methods in ENT and Neck masses, Operative surgery, Miscellaneous Topics
General Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Surgery, Urogenital Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Hernia, Umbilicus and Abdominal wall Cardiothoracic Surgery.
- Burns, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Transplantation and oncology, Head Injury, Miscellaneous Topics
Ophthalmology
- Anatomy and development of the eye, Clinical methods in ophthalmology, Optics and refraction, Disease of the conjunctiva, Disease of the cornea, Disease of the sclera,
- Disease of the Uveal tract, Disease of the lens, Glaucoma, Disease of the vitreous, Disease of the Retina, Vision and neuro-ophthalmology, Strabismus and Nystagmus, Disease of the lids.
- Disease of the lacrimal apparatus, Disease of the orbit, Ocular injuries, Basic principles of ocular therapy, Systemic ophthalmology, Community Ophthalmology, Miscellaneous Topics
General Medicine
- Infectious diseases, tropical medicine and sexually transmitted diseases, Cell and molecular biology and genetic disorders, Clinical immunology, Nutrition, Gastrointestinal disease, Liver.
- Biliary tract and pancreatic disease, Haematological disease, Medical oncology including hematological malignancy, Rheumatology and bone disease, Renal disease, Water electrolyte and acid-base balance, Cardiovascular disease.
- Respiratory disease, Intensive care medicine, Drug therapy and Poisoning, Environmental medicine, Endocrine disease, Diabetes Mellitus & other metabolic disorders, Neurological disease, Miscellaneous Topics
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Diseases & Injury to the female genital tract, Conception, Birth control and MTP, Trophoblastic diseases, Ectopic gestation and disorders of menstruation.
- Tumors and its therapy, PID, Chronic pelvic pain, Endometriosis, Miscellaneous Topics
- Normal pregnancy, Complications of pregnancy, Medical and surgical illness complicating Pregnancy Pre-term labour, PROM, Post maturity, IUD, Malposition.
- Mal presentation, Cord prolapse, prolonged labour, obstructed labour, Diseases of Foetus and new-born, Operative Obstetrics, Special topics in obstetrics, Miscellaneous Topics
Paediatrics
- Growth and development, Disorders of growth and development, Adolescent health and development, Fluids and electrolytes, Nutrition and macronutrient disorders.
- Micronutrient in health & Disease, New-born infants, Immunity and Immunization, Infectious diseases, Common protozoal & Helminthic infections, Diseases of Gastrointestinal system and liver, Haematological disorders, Disease of Ear nose and throat.
- Respiratory System, Disorders of the Cardiovascular system, Disorders of the Kidney and urinary tract, Endocrine and Metabolic disorders, Neuromuscular disorders, Malignancy in childhood, Collagen Vascular Disorders, Genetic disorders, Inborn errors of metabolism.
- Ophthalmology, Ocular manifestations of systemic disorders common skin disorders and leprosy, Poisoning and Accidents, Pediatric critical care, Practical Procedures, Rational drug therapy, Integrated management of childhood illness, Miscellaneous Topics
Psychiatry
- Cognitive disorders, Schizophrenia, Mood disorders, Anxiety disorders, Adjustment disorders, Somatoform disorders
- Sexual disorders, eating, sleep and personality disorder, Impulse control disorders, miscellaneous T
Dermatology
- Disorders of Pigmentation, Allergic disorders, Papulosquamous disorders, Papulo vesicular disorders
- Systemic disorders with Cutaneous features, Leprosy, Fungal infections, Scabies, Pediculosis
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Malignant Skin disease, miscellaneous
Radiology
Physics and Technique, diagnostic features and signs, Systemic Radiology, miscellaneous
Radiotherapy
Introduction, Chemotherapy, Nuclear medicine, miscellaneous
Anaesthesia
- General Anaesthesia, Regional Anaesthesia, Drugs used for Anaesthesia
- Anaesthesia in coexisting diseases, Critical Care
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Yes, the candidates should note that the examination fee will be calculated and generated only after the selection of examination centre in the NEET PG application form.
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No, NBE will not send the NEET PG 2026 admit card via post. The admit card will be uploaded online on the official website of NBE, and candidates will have to download it through their registration login credentials.
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NEET PG application process starts with registration. Process for NEET PG registration have been provided below:
- Go to NBEMS portal
- Click on "NEET-PG" - Click on "New Registration" & enter the following details
- Name of Candidate Date of Birth Gender (Male/Female) Nationality (Indian/Others)
- Mobile Numbe
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No, the candidates will not be required to upload all their documents with the NEET PG 2026 online application but the application form require the number and details of various documents in the application form hence it will be handy to keep them before filling the applications.
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The candidates should keep the following documents ready before applying for the NEET PG 2026 Exam:
- Primary Medical Qualification Certificate for Full Name
- High School Marksheet/Certificate for the Date of Birth
- 1 Photo Id proof which the candidates will be required to carry at the examination Centre
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The NBEMS will release the NEET PG 2026 information bulletin on the official website and the applications will start as per the dates mentioned in the brochure. The last date to apply for NEET PG 2026 will also be mentioned in the exam notification.
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A candidate can choose only one exam city while filling the application form of NEET PG 2026. Candidates must note the application form for NEET PG is released online and candidates have to submit the form there only.
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Answered 6 days ago
There will be a time limit of 42 minutes for each section. The candidates will be required to marks the answer to all the questions of one section and the next section will only appear after the time limit of one section gets over.
NBE introduced time bound sections in NEET PG in the year 2024.
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Yes, there will be a negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer. Four marks will be awarded for each correct answer.
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The NBEMS will notify the NEET PG 2026 application fee in the information bulletin. The candidates will be required to pay the fee online only. Based on the last year's information brochure, the application fee for NEET PG is as follows:
| Category | Fee (In INR) |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | 3,500 |
| SC/ST/PwD | 2,500 |
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