NEET PG 2024: 10 must know things for candidates

NEET PG 2024: 10 must know things for candidates

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Updated on Jul 9, 2024 15:37 IST

NBE will be conducting NEET PG 2024 on August 11 in computer-based mode. NBE will announce other dates including admit card uplod and declaration of result soon. This article lists out some important points which candidates must know to score well in NEET PG 2024.

NEET PG 2024 exam will be held on August 11, 2024. NBE will release fresh NEET PG 2024 admit cards for the exam. Earlier the exam scheduled for June 23 was postponed in the wake of recent allegations of question paper leak in NEET UG 2024 exam. Candidates will have to download the admit card from the official website with login details. NEET PG 2024 registration had started on April 16. Deadline to submit NEET PG 2024 application form was May 6.

The exam, a gateway for admissions to various MD (Doctor of Medicine)/MS (Master in Surgery) and PG Diploma courses in the medical colleges across the country, will be conducted in online mode at various centers across the country on the said date. Candidates who seek admission to attain expertise in various aspects of medical science have to apply online to appear for the entrance test. Candidates can refer to 10 important points given below related to exam.

NEET PG 2024 Date 

NEET PG date 2024 has been postponed by NBE. According to revised schedule, NEET PG exam 2024 will be held on August 11 instead of June 23, 2024. Earlier there were reports stating that NEXT could be implemented from 2024-25 but NMC has decided to implement it from next year. Candidates have to register for NEET PG on its official website, nbe.edu.in. 

NEET PG 2024: Keep yourself updated about key dates, events, and processes

Those who have decided to appear for the NEET PG 2024 are advised to check the official website of NBE regularly to keep themselves updated about all aspects of the NEET PG 2024 exam. Candidates will have to register first to submit applications for the exam. Passing five-year MBBS course and completing an internship on or before August 15, 2024, are among some of the NEET PG 2024 eligibility criteria.

Candidates will have to upload scanned copies of photographs, signatures, and left hand’s thumb impression and pay online registration fee while filling up the application form. NBE will release NEET PG admit card to candidates who apply successfully and fulfil other eligibility criteria set by NBE. The hall ticket has to be downloaded from the official website of NBE. Students need simple information like registration ID, the application number, and date of birth to download the same. A recent passport size photograph needs to be pasted on the downloaded version of the admit card.  

Fine-tune your strategy

This is an important aspect that plays a pivotal role in order to improve one’s chance to get through any exam. It applies to NEET PG 2024 as well. Appearing candidates need to restrategize keeping all aspects including daily routine work in mind. They need to make a list of what all needs to be followed upon rigorously to scale up preparation for the big day. The remaining time needs to be titrated with a pending number of preparation-related tasks to avoid the last-minute hassle.

Be focused

It is important that medical graduates must not lose focus while moving ahead in a steady and confident manner. Overconfidence is one word that must not be embraced at any point in time. Revision, the mock tests should be adopted in daily routine. Solving previous year's question papers makes you gain confidence.

Devote more time on weak subject

No stone should be left unturned to score well in the NEET PG 2024 exam. Taking this fact in mind, candidates must give more time to those subject where he or she doesn’t feel the confidence to attempt questions. More and more practice enables one to improve his/her prospect in the particular subject. Concept building is key.

Seek guidance from your seniors who cracked the exam in past

If you know seniors who have cracked the exam, his/her experience would prove handy. They will guide you on what strategies need to be in place. They could guide you to gain expertise in the weak subjects.

NEET PG 2024 Exam Pattern

The NEET PG 2024 exam pattern includes details such as the mode of the examination, language options, duration of the examination, type of questions asked, and the marking system of the examination. Aspirants of the PG entrance test are advised to go through the NEET PG exam pattern 2024 before giving the final touch to the preparation. This will help aspirants to strategize in a planned manner and prioritize the subjects that are important. Aspirants need to note that the exam of 3 hours 30 minutes duration would be conducted in online mode comprising 200 multiple-choice questions of total 800 marks. The exam would be conducted only in the English language.

NEET PG 2024 Marking Scheme

NEET PG 2024 marking system is another important component that needs to be kept in the mind. It comprises a type of questions, number of questions, and negative marking thing. All questions would be the objective type where an aspirant would get four marks for the correct answers and one mark would be deducted for incorrect answers. If a question left unanswered, he/she would get zero marks. Candidates are suggested that if they don’t know the answer to a question, it must not be answered. Candidates must note that there will be 200 MCQ questions in the NEET PG 2024 exam. For every right answer, 4 marks will be awarded and wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted.

Put your best foot forward in the exam

Always choose that area where you feel confident. During exams, one must attempt those questions first where you feel hundred percent confidence followed by those where you become a little apprehensive. It is due to the reason that at times tough questions hijack your thinking and analytical ability which makes you prone to make mistakes.

Tips for the exam day

Exam Day is considered the most crucial thing which paves the path for the next course of action. There are some mistakes which a candidate must avoid on this day. Students should take ample sleep and adequate rest a day before exams. Another important thing one should read all information thoroughly on the admit card and plan accordingly. Packing should be done in advance to avoid any last-minute hassle. Try to reach the center an hour before to get accustomed. Keep your cool while answering questions at the center.

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