NEET PG 2021 exam date announced; Know marking scheme, eligibility criteria, paper pattern here

NBE has announced the NEET PG 2021 exam date, read further to know more.

NEET PG 2021: The National Board of Examinations (NBE) has finally announced the NEET PG 2021 date. NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post-Graduation) is the most widely accepted entrance exam for admissions to various MD (Doctor of Medicine)/MS (Master in Surgery) and PG Diploma courses across the country. The NEET PG 2021 exam will be conducted in the computer-based mode on April 18, 2021 across the country at multiple NEET PG 2021 exam centres. 

Candidates must note that in order to appear for NEET PG 2021 exam, they must have completed the internship on or before June 30, 2021, along with the other required eligibility criteria. While announcing the NEET PG 2021 dates NBE also stated that the board might amend or defer the NEET PG exam date considering any unforeseen exigencies, in consultation with the NMC and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

The NBE further announced that the information regarding the NEET PG brochure and NEET PG 2021 application form will be released soon at nbe.edu.in and natboard.edu.in.

NEET PG is conducted every year for 10,821 Master of Surgery (MS), 19,953 Doctor of Medicine (MD) and 1,979 PG Diploma seats at 6,102 institutions. NEET MDS is conducted for admission to 6,501 seats -- 50 per cent all India quota (AIQ) and 50 per cent state quota -- in participating institutions.

NEET PG 2021: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must note that to be eligible to appear for the NEET PG 2021 exam they need to fulfill the eligibility criteria given below:

• A recognised provisional or a permanent MBBS degree certificate issued by an institute recognised by the Medical Council of India (MCI)
• A provisional or a permanent registration certificate issued by the MCI or State Medical Council
• Must have completes their compulsory one-year internship on or before June 30, 2021

NEET PG 2021: Exam Pattern

NEET PG 2021: Eam Pattern
NEET PG Examination Pattern	Computer-based mode
NEET Examination Duration	3 hours 30 minutes
Type of Questions in NEET PG	Multiple Choice
Number of Questions in NEET PG	300 with four alternative responses for each
NEET PG 2021 Marking Scheme	+4 for every correct answer -1 for every incorrect answer 0 for unanswered questions
NEET PG Examination Syllabus	Based on the MBBS curriculum including pre-clinical, clinical, para-clinical subjects
NEET PG Examination Medium	English Medium

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• NEET PG 2021 Syllabus: Download Subject Wise Latest Syllabus PDF
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