NEET PG 2021 – Notification:
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 examination is conducted annually by the National Board of Examinations (NBE). NEET PG scores are also used for taking admissions into post-MBBS DNB courses. On January 14, 2021 NBE has announced that NEET PG 2021 exam will be held on April 18, 2021. To know more about the NEET PG 2021 exam, read the complete article.About NEET PG Exam:
Features | Specifications |
Exam Name | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post-Graduate courses (NEET PG) |
Conducted By | National Board of Examinations (NBE) |
Level | National Level |
Courses Offered | MD/MS/PG Diploma/DNB post-MBBS |
Language | English, Hindi, Tamil, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Oriya, Urdu Marathi and Telugu |
Mode of Application | Online |
Mode of Exam | Online |
Exam Date | Apr 18, 2021 |
Exam Duration | 3 ½ hours |
Purpose of Examination | Qualifying test for admissions into NEET PG participating institutes across India |
Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Marking Scheme | No Negative marks |
Total Question | 300 |
Important Dates of NEET 2021
Events | Date ((Tentative) |
Release of application form | Last week of January 2021 |
Last date for submission of application form | Last week of February 2021 |
Availability of admit card | Second week of March 2021 |
NEET 2021 Date | April 18, 2021 (Announced) |
Declaration of result | Last week of May 2021 |
Counselling will commence from | First week of June 2021 |
Eligibility Criteria
Aspirants who wish to apply for NEET PG 2021 or who wish to participate in the counselling process must check the eligibility criteria before applying for it. NEET PG eligibility criteria have been summarised below:- Aspirants must possess an MBBS degree/provisional Pass Certificate which is recognised as per the provisions of the Indian Medical Council Act 1956
- They should also possess a permanent/ provisional registration certificate of MBBS qualification issued by the Medical Council of India or State Medical Council
- They must have completed the duration of their internship on or before March 31, 2021
- Aspirants found ineligible at any stage will not be permitted to take the exam or appear for counselling (as applicable)
- The result or candidature of ineligible candidates will be cancelled
NEET 2021 Application Form
NEET PG 2021 Application Form will be available at NEET-PG website i.e nbe.edu.in. There will be no other option for submitting the form other than the online mode. Listed below are the steps in the submission of the application form: Step 1: Aspirants Visit the official website of NBE NEET PG. Step 2: Then Click on ‘New Registration’ link. Step 3: Read the instructions properly. Step 4: Fill the registration form for obtaining User ID and Password. Step 5: Use the issued credentials and Log in again. Step 6: Fill in the application form and Upload your Photo and Signature. Step 7: Choose your test city and Submit the fees. Take a print out of the filled NEET PG 2021 Application Form with transaction ID printed on it. Important Points: Application fee: INR 3750 (for General/ EWS and OBC categories) and INR 2750 (for SC/ST/PWD categories) Modes of Payment: Debit/ Credit card or net banking only. After the last date, the registration link of NEET PG 2021 will be completely disabled.Exam Pattern
Section | Number of Questions |
Part A | 50 |
Part B | 100 |
Part c | 150 |
- Marking Scheme - Candidates need to note that as per NEET PG exam pattern 2021 there will be negative marking in the examination. Refer to the table below for marking scheme
NEET PG 2021 Counselling
Aspirants of NEET PG 2021 must register themselves on the official website of MCC and fill the application form to participate in the counselling. The registration process for the first round will begin after the announcement of results. One must also note that only those candidates who have registered themselves on the official website of MCC will be able to participate in the NEET 2021 counselling. The application/registration process for NEET PG counselling involves the following steps:- Creating a profile on the official website of MCC
- Completing the application form of NEET PG 2021 counselling
- Uploading the required documents
- Deposing the application fee for NEET PG counselling (credit card/ debit card/ net banking)
- Choice filling and locking
- Print a copy of the duly filled application form