NEET PG 2025 Preparation: Know Preparation Tips, Strategy from Toppers & Experts

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

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NEET PG 2025 preparation needs dedication and hard work. The term refers to planning, strategies, and several tips pertaining to preparation for NEET PG 2025 which enables candidates to score well in the exam. The preparation for NEET PG starts the day when one enters the campus of their undergraduate medical college. Whatever is taught to them during the four and half years of MBBS, and more is a part of NEET PG syllabus 2025. However, the preparation of NEET PG includes a variety of topics. Tentative date for NEET PG 2025 has been announced, i.e June 15, 2025

Also Read: NEET PG 2025 Tentative Exam Date Announced by NMC, PGMEB: June 15, 2025

Candidates need to go through with every subject and prepare topic-wise notes. Once candidates finish the subjects of the syllabus, they need to scale up preparation through the regular practice of mock tests and revision. The previous year's question paper also needs to be checked to get an idea about the topic-wise weightage of questions. The first thing a candidate must check, before starting their NEET PG 2025 preparation, is the eligibility criteria for the examination. Only once they know whether or not they are eligible, they must start their preparation for NEET PG 2025. The article comprises different aspects of NEET PG preparation tips and strategies. 

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:   Can NEET PG be cracked by studying at home?

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Yes. NEET PG can be cracked by self preparation at home. But it needs well-planned strategies in place. Candidates will have to put a lot of hard work and dedication. Candidates will have to revise everything that has been taught during the 4.5 years of MBBS degree course. Some of the tips for NEET PG preparation at home have been provided below:

  • Go through the syllabus first
  • Know the paper pattern and marking scheme
  • Start with basics
  • Prepare a time table and stick to it
  • Make notes and highlight important information
  • Seek advice from a mentor
  • Register for mock tests and test series
  • Satellite lectures for difficult topics
  • Regular revision

 

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Q:   How do I prepare for NEET PG exam?

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NEET PG is a national level entrance test through which the admission is offered into post-graduate medical courses. Being the national level entrance test, the exam is not an easy nut to crack. Applicants will have to study and know the syllabus well in order to do well in the entrance examination. In the article below some important tips and tricks are being provided to the candidates preparing for the NEET PG. Following are some points which can be kept in mind- 1. Don’t spend too much time on medicine as there are just 21 MCQs from there. 2. The first and second part subjects are probably more important as most people don’t study them. 3. Give online tests; virtually wherever you find a chance. 4. Keep your mind cool on the day of the exam! Be rest assured that you will clear the exam if you have worked hard for it. 5. Do not just mug up guide books' answers.

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NEET PG Preparation: Before You Start

Candidates preparing for NEET PG 2025 must be aware of the syllabus and the exam pattern. While the syllabus overlaps with the curriculum of MBBS, the NEET PG exam pattern is completely different from the college examinations. NEET PG 2025 will have only MCQ based questions in the examination. There will also be a penalty (negative marking) for incorrect answers in NEET PG.

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NEET PG preparation: Question Papers and Mock Tests

An essential part of NEET PG preparation is solving mock tests. Candidates must also refer to the NEET PG question papers of the previous years. This will give them a fair understanding of the exam pattern and help them develop a habit of solving MCQ-based questions. The question papers of previous years’ will also help them understand the difficulty level of the examination.

Q:   How much time is sufficient for NEET PG preparation?

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This depends on a number of factors. Preparation time may vary from candidate to candidate as per their individual ability. On an average candidates should have 3-5 months to give their best shot at NEET PG. Out of 5 months preparation time, 2 months can be dedicated for topic preparation, 1 months for revision and rest for mock test and practising sample papers. Candidates should plan in such a way so that lengthy and difficult subjects can be covered within 1-2 weeks while easy and short subjects to be covered in 3-5 days.

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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:   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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Q:   How difficult is the NEET PG?

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NEET PG is a higher-level exam with a high level of competition. The NEET PG exam syllabus is extensive and covers all 19 subjects that a medico studies during the MBBS. The student's preparation time is also limited, and they must balance coursework and an internship.

This leaves little to no time to prepare for the NEET PG. A student works an internship at a hospital before the NEET PG exam, and the shifts are unpredictable. A lack of preparation time combined with intense competition makes NEET PG a difficult nut to crack. At the same time, it is not impossible task to score well in the exam. Candidates only need proper preparation, planning, and consistent efforts. What matters is that you believe in yourself and work towards your goal.

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NEET PG Preparation: When to start?

There is no ideal time to start preparing for NEET PG. However, the earlier you begin, the easier the preparation becomes. There are many advantages of starting the preparation of NEET PG while you are still in college. One of the major advantages is that the notes can be prepared during this time, saving a lot of time and effort later.

Also Read: What is the best time to start preparing for NEET PG?

NEET PG Preparation: Where to begin?

Candidates preparing for NEET PG can be at various stages of life. Some may be pursuing their internship, while others may have started working. There are also candidates who have taken a complete year off for the preparation of NEET PG 2025. The strategy for each of these candidates will be different. Click on the relevant link given below to know the preparation strategy for NEET PG 2025.

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NEET PG Preparation: For the Exam Day

The exam day is when all the hard work is put to test. However, a few silly mistakes on the exam day can affect the outcome adversely. The first tip for NEET PG 2025 exam day is to stay calm. A calm and positive mind will be able to think clearly and recall the information faster. One will also notice that they are able to solve the questions with higher accuracy in a calm state.

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NEET PG 2025 Preparation: FAQs

Check some of the FAQs related to NEET PG 2025 preparation here:

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:   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 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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Q:   Will there be negative marking in the NEET PG exam?

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Yes. According to the exam pattern, mark is deducted for each wrong answer in NEET PG exam. For each right answer, candidates get 4 marks and for each wrong answer, -1 mark is deducted. As there is a provision of the negative marking in the exam, candidates are advised to answer only those questions where they have confidence of right answer, otherwise negative marking may put toll on overall score. 

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Admission to MD and MS specialisations at Bundelkhand University through NEET PG, a student must acquire the required rank. To get admission, the General AI category candidates must have a rank between 2501 and 31422, considering the Round 2 seat allotment. Similarly, for the OBC AI category candida

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Shikha Dixit

Beginner-Level 4

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Yes, after the DGHS (MCC) reduced the cutoff marks of NEET PG, the authorities opened the registration window again and according to it the last date to fill the application form of TN NEET PG counselling 2024 is January 9, 2025

Applicants are advsied to check the category wise cutoff percentiles

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Krishnendu Lama

Beginner-Level 2

Answered Yesterday

 

Dear Principal,

The NEET PG 2024 Round 3 counselling registration commenced on December 26, 2024, and concluded on January 1, 2025.


As the registration period has ended, you are not eligible to participate in Round 3.

However, you may consider participating in the Mop-Up Round, which is typically c

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Ankit kumar

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Answered Yesterday

Admission to HPU is conducted based on NEET PG scores. Candidates should have valid NEET PG scores to get into HPU. Moreover, 7k rank in NEET PG is sufficient to get admission at HPU. As per the HPU cutoff 2024 for the Round 2 seat allotment result, the cutoff ranged between 18439 and 70158 for the

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Mohit Singh

Beginner-Level 4

Answered 2 days ago

To get into Bharati Vidyapeeth, candidates need to have a valid NEET PG score. As per the Bharati Vidyapeeth cutoff 2024 for the Round 2 seat allotment, it is possible for the candidates to get into the institute with 70k rank. The cutoff has been released 80488 for MD in Anesthesiology for the Gene

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Shikha Dixit

Beginner-Level 4

Answered 3 days ago

NEET PG 2024 cut off has been reduced for each category. MCC has reduced cut off percentile for general category as 15. For SC/ST, the cut off eligibility is 10. Candidates who have marks as per the revised cut off will be participating in remaining counselling rounds for NEET PG 2024.

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Pragati Saxena

Beginner-Level 1

Answered a week ago

The NEET PG 2024 cutoff ranks for MD courses at Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal are as follows:

CourseRound 1 Closing RankRound 2 Closing Rank
MD Radiodiagnosis4,891-
MD Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy5,269-
MD General Medicine6,0436,043
MD Paediatrics13,67013,670
MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology15,82715,827
MD Psychiatry17,24217,242
MD Microbiology18,12718,127
MD Respiratory Medicine18,81618,816
MS General Surgery20,94520,945
MS Orthopaedics24,13324,133
MS Ophthalmology25,01025,010
MS Oto-Rhino-Laryngology27,92927,929
MD Anaesthesiology34,80434,804
MD Hospital Administration82,11282,112
MD Pathology100,963100,963
MD Pharmacology106,100106,100

These figures indicate the closing ranks for the General AI category in the respective rounds.

Please note that cutoff ranks can vary each year based on factors such as the number of applicants, sea

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Ankit kumar

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Hi,

The NEET PG 2024 cutoff ranks for MD courses at Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal, are as follows:

CourseRound 1 Closing RankRound 2 Closing Rank
MD Radiodiagnosis4,891-
MD Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy5,269-
MD General Medicine6,0436,043
MD Paediatrics13,67013,670
MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology15,82715,827
MD Psychiatry17,24217,242
MD Microbiology18,12718,127
MD Respiratory Medicine18,81618,816
MS General Surgery20,94520,945
MS Orthopaedics24,13324,133
MS Ophthalmology25,01025,010
MS Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (ENT)27,92927,929
MD Anaesthesiology34,80434,804
MD Hospital Administration82,11282,112
MD Pathology100,963100,963
MD Pharmacology106,100106,100

These figures are based on the NEET PG 2024 counseling data for the General-All India category.

Please note that cutoff ranks can vary each year based on factors such as the number of applicant

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Ankit kumar

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Answered a week ago

The NEET PG result date for the Central Institute of Psychiatry (CIP) Jharkhand is expected to be around January 4 ,2025 for the round 3 counseling results.

Following that, the seat allotment process will take place from January 6 to January 13.

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Kiran Kaithwar

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Answered 2 weeks ago

CCSU NEET PG cutoff 2024 in round 2 varied between 746 and 99433 for the General AI category students. The Round 1 closing rank for the same ranged between 746 and 88053. So, considering both the rounds, yes, candidates with a NEET PG rank of 700 have a good chance of getting admission to CCSU. Howe

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