NEET PG 2024 Exam Analysis (Available): Check NEET PG Paper Analysis & Difficulty Level of Exam

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post-Graduation 2024 ( NEET PG )

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NEET PG 2024 exam analysis is available here based on students' reactions. National Board of Examinations (NBE) conducted NEET PG 2024 exam on Sunday, August 11 in online mode. NEET PG 2024 question paper comprised 200 questions and the allotted time was 3.5 hours. 

Exam analysis is one of the most crucial aspects which remains at the centre of the focus after the exam. The analysis of NEET PG exam provides insight into the exam. The exam analysis lets the aspirants know about the difficulty level of the questions and weightage.

Also Read: NEET PG 2024 Question Paper with Answer Key Solutions Shift-1 PDF Download

Q:   Was NEET PG 2024 exam difficult?

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NEET PG 2023 exam was easy as compared to last year. The overall difficulty level of exam was easy to moderate. Most of the questions were direct, only 8-10 questions were confusing. More than 80 pecent questions were based on clinical scenerio. A good number of questions were asked from topics such as Contraception, ENT, Obstetrics and Gynaecology (OBS GYNE), Mycology, Molecular Biology, and Biochemistry. 170-180 questions were easy to attempt. 

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Q:   How many questions are asked in NEET PG exam?

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NEET PG exam comprises of 200 multiple choice questions with each question having 4 response options in English language only. Candidates are required to select the correct/best/most appropriate response/answer out of the 4 response options provided in each question. Time allotted is 3 hrs 30 minutes. There is a provision of negative marking in the exam. In the wake of negative marking, candidates are advised to attempt only those questions where they have full confidence of correct answer. Otherwise negative marks may outweigh your overall score. 

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Q:   What is NEET PG exam analysis all about?

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NEET PG exam analysis is a comprehensive review of the examination, providing insights into the difficulty level of questions, the weightage of various subjects, and the overall structure of the exam. The analysis helps aspirants understand the exam pattern, the types of questions asked, and the areas they need to focus on to score well. In the case of NEET PG 2023, the exam analysis indicates that the paper was relatively easy compared to the previous year, with a higher proportion of clinical questions from medicine and microbiology.

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NEET PG 2024 Exam Analysis

As NEET PG exam is conducted in online mode, the hard copy of NEET PG question paper is not available to candidates. NBE doesn't release the official question paper for NEET PG. Candidates will find the exam analaysis of NEET PG on the basis of memory based questions.

It must be noted that candidates are not allowed to reveal the content of the test paper as they have to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) while applying for the exam. Hence, the exact questions asked in the examination can’t be identified. However, candidates can recall questions as per their memory and share them with others. Read the article to know more about the exam analysis of NEET PG 2024 exam.

Also Read: NEET PG Counselling Registration and Choice Filling

 

NEET PG 2024 Exam Analysis: Students’ Reaction

On behalf of Shiksha.com, we approached some of the candidates for their reactions at exam centre. They provided insight into NEET PG 2024 question paper. This exam analysis is solely based on the response of students who appeared for the exam on Sunday. Given below NEET PG 2024 analysis based on information provided by students.

Difficulty level: According to students, the overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate difficult

Clinical based questionss: Questions were based on clinical scenario. Most number of questions were from minor subjects. A good number of questions were from Surgury, Optho and Gyneacology. Paper was lenthy.

Good attempt: A total of 160-170 questions were good attempt

No issue with time bound section: Students said they didn't face any difficulty with time bound section introduced this year by NBE.

 

 

Q:   Which subject in NEET PG syllabus contains maximum and minimum weightage?

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NBE doesn't release the weightage for NEET PG exam. However, from last few years record, it can be said that maximum weightage is given to clinical subjects. A good number of questions are asked from general medicine, general surgury and paediatrics. Lesser number of questions are asked from anatomy, physiology etc. Candidates must note weightage for NEET PG syllabus may vary. This is why, candidates are advised not to depend upon weightage and prepare all subjects of clinical, pre and para clinical well so that there is less scope of negative marking. 

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Q:   Is 450 good score in NEET PG?

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Based on the analysis provided, a score of 450 is not considered a good score in NEET PG. The cutoff percentile for NEET PG 2024 is different for candidates belonging to different categories, but a score of 450 would fall under the low score category for all categories. To qualify the examination, a candidate needs to secure more than or equal to the cutoff percentile prescribed by the NBE, which is different for each category. Therefore, a score of 450 may not be sufficient to secure admission to a good college.

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Q:   What books should I use for the NEET PG preparation, with the specified MCQ books?

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A list of NEET PG books for MCQs: 1- Self Assessment & Review Microbiology Immunology Revision at a Glance by Chaurasia. 2- Self Assessment and Review of Short Subjects Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) & Orthopaedics Vol-II by Arvind Arora 3- Self Assessment & Review of Paediatrics by Arvind Arora 4- Review of Pharmacology by Gobind Rai Garg, Sparsh Gupta 5- Orthopaedics Quick Review by Apurv Mehra 6- DAMS Review of Radiology-Eighth Edition by Dr. Summer K Sethi 7- AIIMS PGMEE Solutions by Ashish Gupta, Admit Tripathi 8- New Across: A Complete Review of Short Subjects (Set of 3 Volumes) (PGMEE) by Anurag Shukla and Saumya Shukla. I hope this will help you.
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NEET PG 2024 Vs NEET PG 2023 Exam Analysis

In comparision to 2023, the paper was difficult in 2024. Questions were mostly easy and only 5-10% were difficult in NEET PG 2023 exam. Most of the questions were clinical based from medicine and Microbiology in 2023 while this time questions were from Gynaecology and Surgury. 

NEET PG Result 2024

NBE announced NEET PG result 2024 on August 23, 2024. The result was uploaded on the official website of NBE in PDF format. Those who score the minimum cut off are declared qualified for the exam. NBE also released NEET PG 2024 score card for qualified candidates. Candidates had to download the score card through the registration login ID and password. NEET PG 2024 scorecard contains details such as the name of the candidate, roll number, category, date of birth, PWD status, and mark obtained out of the total 800.

 

NEET PG 2024 Analysis: FAQs

Check some of the FAQs related to NEET PG 2024 analysis here: 

Q:   Which part is difficult in NEET PG syllabus?

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As such no section is easy in NEET PG syllabus. Some candidates may find clinical section easy while others may perceive para clinical as difficult. In reality, all the three sections clinical pre and para clinical are equally difficult and candidates have to devote good amount of time to prepare in and out of every subjects. It must be noted, a good number of questions are clinical based, so this section holds huge importance.

Some topics of pre and para clinical are utmost important as lots of questions are from them. Point is candidates should prepare all three sections in such manner so that 90 percent questions can be answered easily. Last year, clinical section was difficult in comparision to other two sections.

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Q:   How many hours should I study per day to crack NEET PG?

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Candidates expect to devote many hours to crack any competitive exams. This rule applies in NEET exam also. Candidates have to devote serious 5-7 hours daily to prepare the exam throughly. Experts belive candidates should utilize this time with proper planning. They should have strategies in place how to use these hours to cover in and out of every topic of NEET PG syllabus. Some candidates may require more time than daily than others and this may depends on many factors especially where they actually stand before starting preparation.

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Q:   I got 535 marks in NEET PG. Will I get government college?

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500 plus marks is considered a decent score in NEET PG  exam. If a candidate score 535 marks that means his/her rank will be somewhere around 1000-2000. With that score, there is a chance to get admission in government college. Good score also depends on difficulty level of the question paper. If the question paper is difficult then cut off will be low. In 2023-24 session, general category cut off was 291 while the cut off for SC/ST was 257. Overall 500 plus marks will enable you to get admission in good college for PG course.

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Q:   How to study effectively to score good rank in NEET PG exam?

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Before starting NEET PG preparation, candidates need to have plan and strategies in place. Effective time management is crucial for the preparation. First of all take stock of the situation where actually you stand in terms of preparation. You should ask yourself following questions:

  • Which are the topics your are confident at
  • Which are the subjects which needs more attention
  • Which are the subjects where you need to start from scratch
  • What are your srength and weakness

These are some of the prembles of your preparation strategies. Following after make daily schedule allocating specific time for each subject. Try to cover those subjects first where you feel confident of scoring well. Try to finish syllabus at least a month before exam. 

 

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Q:   How many sections comprise NEET PG syllabus?

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NEET PG syllabus mainly comprises three sections, Pre Clinical, Para clinical, and Clinical. Each section comprises different subjects which have to be prepared well to qualify NEET PG exam. The pre clinical subjects include anatomy, physiology and biochemistry. To cover para clinical section, candidates have to prepare subjects such as pharmacology, microbiology, pathology, forensic medicine, social and preventive medicine. Clinical part comprises subjects such as medicine, dermatology and venereology surgery, orthopaedics and anaesthesia, radiodiagnosis, obstetrics, gynaecology, paediatrics, and ophthalmology ENT.

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you're a female candidate from the SC category with an AIR of 195,000 in NEET PG, you may be able to get admission to a private medical college or deemed university. Government colleges typically have higher cutoffs. 

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SRIHER NEET PG Cutoff 2024 was released for MD, MS and MCh admission. The cutoff was released for different categories under the AI category. Among the General AI category candidates, the cutoff ranks varied between 8851 and 22323. The most in-demand specialisation among the General AI category was

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Neha Arora

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SRIHER Cutoff 2024 for the last-round was released for admission to MD, MS and MCh courses. The cutoff was on the basis of candidates' performance in the NEET PG exam. The cutoff ranks among the General AI category candidates was closed between ranks 8851 and 110023. Lookig at the cutoff rank, it is

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Neha Arora

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Yes, a candidate with a rank of 15,000 can definitely get admission to Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) for various undergraduate courses.

However, the specific course and category (General, SC, ST, OBC, etc.) will determine the exact cutoff.

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Utkal University accepts NEET PG exam scores for admission to various MD and MS specialisations offered by the institute. Utkal University NEET PG Cutoff 2024 was released for different categories under the All India quota. Among the General All India category candidates, the cutoff ranks were close

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Neha Arora

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Utkal University accepts NEET PG for admission to multiple MD and MS specialisations. The last-round cutoff ranks for the General All India category students closed between ranks 629 and 101740

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Neha Arora

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NEET PG registration is mandatory to access and submit online application form. NEET PG application process starts with registration followed by filling details in the application, choosing exam centre, uploading documents as per the size and format mentioned by NBE, paying online exam fee, and taki

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Registration for Round 1 of the NEET PG 2024 counseling process started on September 20, 2024. Candidates are required to register and select their preferred colleges and courses on the official MCC website, to take part in the counseling. The final date for Round 1 registration was November 17, 2

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Government Medical College, Kottayam has offered MD and MS courses for the NEET PG aspirants. As per the released Government Medical College, Kottayam cutoff 2024, the cutoff is released only for the All India category candidates including General, OBC, SC, ST, PWD, and EWS. But, for the Home State

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Yatendra Kumar

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RIMS Imphal has offered MD and MS courses for the NEET PG aspirants. As per the released RIMS Imphal cutoff 2024, the cutoff is released only for the All India category candidates including General, OBC, SC, ST, PWD, and EWS. But, for the Home State catetgory, it is not released for MD and MS course

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