NEET PG 2023: Counselling (Started), Dates, Cut Off, Allotment List, Admission Procedure

NEET PG 2023 3rd Round Counselling has been Re–Started on 22nd September 2023. Online Counselling 2nd Round Final Result has been released on 31st August 2023. The score was available on 25th March 2023. The result has been Declared on 14th March 2023. The Examination was held on 5th March 2023. The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-PG) for Postgraduates is conducted by the National Board of Examination (NBE). This exam is conducted for the willing candidates every year. 

Applicants can apply for courses like the PG Diploma, Doctor of Diploma, and Master of Surgery. Applicants will get admission to various government, private, and central universities. 

The application form for this exam will be released online on the official website. The applicants can read the eligibility criteria and fill out the application form. All the other details about this exam are given in the article below.

NEET PG 2023 Notification – Counselling Started

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NEET PG 2023 Important Dates 

Dates are a critical piece of information. Every candidate should note all the dates and events related to the exam. The NEET PG 2023 dates are given in the table below. 

NEET PG 2023 Application Form 

Every candidate must fill out the application form because it is mandatory. It is the first thing a candidate must do to be eligible for the exam. The NEED PG 2023 application form will be released online on the official website. 

All the candidates can visit the website and fill out the application form in a few easy steps. If any candidate does not fill out the application form, they will not be allowed to give the exam. All the other details about NEET PG 2023 are given below. 

• One candidate is allowed to fill out only one application form only. 
• All applicants must upload the documents online, photographs, and other required information. 
• Every instruction mentioned on the application is necessary. 
• The NEET PG 2023 application forms will be released on the official website.
• The start date to submit the application form for NEET PG 2023  has been from 7th January 2023.
• The last date to submit the application form for NEET PG 2023 till from 27th January 2023.
• To avoid cancellation, candidates should not make any mistakes in the form. 
• All the information, like your name, date of birth, etc, is essential and should be filled in carefully.
• Note down the registration number, user ID, and password Because this information will be needed to login into the website. 
• After you have filled out the application form, you should take a printout of it. 

Steps for NEET PG 2023 application form 

Step 1: Visit the official website.

Step 2: Click on the “New Registration” option.

Step 3: Fill out all the details in the application form, like personal details, qualification details, test centre detail, and more. 

Step 4: Upload the documents, photograph and signature with the instructions given in the application form.

Step 5: Pay the registration fee. 

Step 6: Download the application form in PDF format. 

NEET PG 2023 Application Fee

The application fee is the second thing the candidates must do. The Application fee is compulsory for every candidate. It is set by the exam conducting authorities. Candidates who fail to pay the application will not be allowed to give the exam.

The application fee for NEET PG 2023 will be paid online mode. You can pay the fee from various gateways like credit cards, debit cards, and net banking. The fee, once submitted, cannot be refunded for any candidate. The NEET PG 2023 application fee is given below. 

NEET PG 2023 Application Form Correction

The application for NEET PG 2023 will be released online on the website. If any candidate needs to edit their application form, they can do so through the correction window. While making changes, recheck everything twice before you submit it. The official website will also release all the details about this. 

NEET PG 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility criteria refer to the exam qualifications. All the candidates who wish to appear in the exam must follow this criterion. It is set by the exam conducting cell for all the appearing applicants. 

If any applicant is found not to fit the eligibility criteria, they will not be allowed to give the exam. It is advised that all the applicants read this criterion before filling out the application form. The NEET PG 2023 eligibility criteria are given below. 

General Eligibility

Age Limit 

• There is no age limit for the applicant for this exam. 

Qualification 

• A candidate must have an MBBS degree or provisional MBBS pass certificate from an institute recognized by the Medical Council of India. 

Attempts

• There is no limit by NBE for this examination. Applicants can appear as often as they wait for this exam for their course.

Internship 

• Every candidate must complete a rotator internship of 1 year on or before 31 May 2023. If a candidate has not done the internship, they will not be eligible for the exam.

Registration Certificate

• All the appearing candidates must possess a valid registration certificate issued by the Medical Council of India, NMC or any state medical council. 

Foreign Medical Graduates 

• Nationality: Indian Citizen or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI).
• Internship: All foreign medical graduates must complete their internship on or before May 31, 2023, to be eligible for this exam. 
• FMGE Pass Certificate: Candidates who have completed their primary medical qualification from outside India but wish to appear for NEET PG 2023 must first qualify for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE).

Registration Certificate: All foreign medical graduates must register with the MCI/ SMC after obtaining the FMGE Pass Certificate. Such candidates must submit a copy of the Registration Certificate to confirm their eligibility for the exam authorities. 

NEET 2023 Exam Pattern 

The exam Pattern of any exam is essential. All the information related to the exam is mentioned in the exam pattern. Exam mode, duration, marking scheme, and all the other information are in the exam pattern. NEET 2023 exam pattern is mentioned below 

• Exam mode: this exam will be conducted in a computer-based mode.
• Duration of the exam: the exam duration will be 3 hours and 30 minutes. 
• Medium: this exam will be conducted in one language – English.
• Several questions: there will be 200 questions asked in the exam. 
• Types of questions: multiple choice questions will be asked in the exam.
• Marking Scheme: 4 marks will be allotted for every right answer.
• Negative Scheme: -1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.

NEET PG 2023 Syllabus 

The syllabus is the most important piece of information for the appearing candidates. Prepare the syllabus thoroughly. Do not leave any topic. Your preparation of the syllabus will determine your result. The NEET PG 2023 syllabus is given below.

Syllabus for Anatomy 

• NEET PG 2023 syllabus for Anatomy
• Anatomical terminology
• General features of bones & Joints
• General features of Muscle
• General features of skin and fascia
• General features of the cardiovascular system
• General Features of the lymphatic system
• Introduction to the nervous system
• Features of individual bones (Upper Limb)
• Pectoral region
• Axilla, Shoulder, and Scapular region
• Arm & Cubital fossa
• Forearm & hand (General Features, Joints, radiographs & surface marking)
• Features of individual bones (Lower Limb)
• Front & Medial side of the thigh
• Gluteal region & back of the thigh
• Hip Joint
• Knee joint, Anterolateral compartment of the leg & dorsum of the foot
• Back of Leg & Sole (General Features, Joints, radiographs & surface marking)
• Thoracic cage
• Heart & Pericardium
• Mediastinum
• Lungs & Trachea
• Thorax
• Skull osteology
• Scalp
• Face & parotid region
• Posterior triangle of the neck
• Cranial cavity
• Orbit
• Anterior Triangle
• Temporal and Infratemporal regions
• Submandibular region
• Deep structures in the neck
• Mouth, Pharynx & Palate
• Cavity of Nose
• Larynx
• Tongue
• Organs of hearing and equilibrium
• Eyeball
• Back Region
• Head & neck Joints, Histology, Development, Radiography & Surface marking
• Anterior abdominal wall
• Posterior abdominal wall
• Male external genitalia
• Abdominal cavity
• Pelvic wall and viscera
• Perineum
• Vertebral column
• Sectional Anatomy
• Histology & Embryology
• Osteology
• Radiodiagnosis
• Surface marking
• Meninges & CSF
• Spinal Cord
• Medulla Oblongata
• Pons
• Cerebellum
• Midbrain
• Cranial nerve nuclei & Cerebral hemispheres
• Ventricular System
• Epithelium histology
• Connective tissue histology
• Muscle histology
• Nervous tissue histology
• Blood Vessels
• Glands & Lymphoid tissue
• Bone & Cartilage
• Integumentary System
• Chromosomes
• Patterns of Inheritance
• Principle of Genetics, Chromosomal Aberrations & Clinical Genetics
• Introduction to embryology
• Gametogenesis and fertilization
• The second week of development
• 3rd to 8th week of development
• Fetal membranes
• Prenatal Diagnosis
• Ethics in Anatomy

Syllabus for Physiology 

• General Physiology
• Haematology
• Nerve and Muscle Physiology
• Gastro-intestinal Physiology
• Cardiovascular Physiology (CVS)
• Respiratory Physiology
• Renal Physiology
• Endocrine Physiology
• Reproductive Physiology
• Neurophysiology
• Integrated Physiology

Syllabus for Biochemistry 

• Basic Biochemistry
• Enzyme
• Chemistry and Metabolism of Carbohydrates
• Chemistry and Metabolism of Lipids
• Chemistry and Metabolism of Proteins
• Metabolism and homeostasis
• Molecular biology
• Nutrition
• Extracellular Matrix
• Oncogenesis and immunity
• Biochemical Laboratory Tests

Syllabus for Pathology 

• Introduction to Pathology
• Cell Injury and Adaptation
• Amyloidosis
• Inflammation
• Healing and repair
• Hemodynamic disorders
• Neoplastic disorders
• Basic diagnostic cytology
• Immunopathology and AIDS
• Infections and Infestations
• Genetic and paediatric diseases
• Environmental and nutritional diseases
• Introduction to haematology
• Microcytic anaemia
• Macrocytic anaemia
• Hemolytic anaemia
• Aplastic anaemia
• Leukocyte disorders
• Lymph node and spleen
• Plasma cell disorders
• Hemorrhagic disorders
• Blood banking and transfusion
• Clinical Pathology (Tumors)
• Gastrointestinal tract
• Hepatobiliary system
• Respiratory system
• Cardiovascular system
• Urinary Tract
• Male Genital Tract
• Female Genital Tract
• Breast
• Endocrine system
• Bone and soft tissue
• Skin
• Central Nervous System
• Eye

Syllabus for Microbiology 

• General Microbiology and Immunity
• CVS and Blood
• Gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary system
• Musculoskeletal system skin and soft tissue infections
• Central Nervous System infections
• Respiratory tract infections
• Genitourinary & Sexually transmitted infections
• Zoonotic diseases and miscellaneous

Syllabus for Pharmacology 

• Basic Principles of Pharmacology
• Clinical Pharmacy
• Clinical Pharmacology
• Experimental Pharmacology
• Communication

Syllabus for Preventive and social medicine 

• Concept of Health and Disease
• Relationship of social and behavioural to Health and disease
• Environmental Health Problems
• Principles of health promotion and Education
• Nutrition
• Basic statistics and its applications
• Epidemiology
• Epidemiology of communicable and non-communicable diseases
• Demography and vital statistics
• Reproductive maternal and child health
• Occupational Health
• Geriatric services
• Disaster Management
• Hospital waste management
• Mental Health
• Health planning and management
• Health care of the community
• International Health
• Essential Medicine
• Recent advances in Community Medicine

Syllabus for Forensic Medicine 

• General Information
• Forensic Pathology
• Clinical Forensic Medicine
• Medical Jurisprudence (Medical Law and Ethics)
• Forensic Psychiatry
• Forensic Laboratory Investigation in medical-legal Practice
• Emerging Technologies in Forensic Medicine
• General Toxicology
• Chemical Toxicology
• Pharmaceutical Toxicology
• Biotoxicology
• Sociomedical Toxicology
• Environmental Toxicology
• Skills in Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

Syllabus for Orthopaedics 

• NEET PG syllabus for Orthopaedics
• Skeletal Trauma, Polytrauma
• Fractures
• Musculoskeletal Infection
• Skeletal Tuberculosis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis and associated inflammatory disorders
• Degenerative disorders
• Metabolic bone disorders
• Poliomyelitis
• Cerebral Palsy
• Bone Tumours
• Peripheral nerve injuries
• Congenital lesions
• Procedural Skills
• Counselling Skills                             

Syllabus for surgery 

• NEET PG syllabus for Orthopaedics
• Skeletal Trauma, Polytrauma
• Fractures
• Musculoskeletal Infection
• Skeletal Tuberculosis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis and associated inflammatory disorders
• Degenerative disorders
• Metabolic bone disorders
• Poliomyelitis
• Cerebral Palsy
• Bone Tumours
• Peripheral nerve injuries
• Congenital lesions
• Procedural Skills
• Counselling Skills

Syllabus for ENT 

• Anatomy and Physiology of ear, nose, throat, head & neck
• Clinical Skills
• Diagnostic and Therapeutic procedures in ENT
• Management of diseases of the ear, nose & throat

Syllabus for Ophthalmology 

• Visual Acuity Assessment
• Lids and Adnexa, Orbit
• Conjunctiva
• Corneas
• Sclera
• Iris and Anterior chamber
• Lens
• Retina & Optic Nerve

Syllabus for Gynecology 

• Demographic and Vital Statistics
• Anatomy of the female reproductive tract (Basic anatomy and embryology)
• Physiology of conception
• Development of the fetus and the placenta
• Preconception counselling
• Diagnosis of pregnancy
• Maternal Changes in Pregnancy
• Antenatal Care
• Complications in early pregnancy
• Antepartum haemorrhage
• Multiple pregnancies
• Medical Disorders in Pregnancy
• Labour
• Abnormal Lie and Presentation; Maternal Pelvis
• Operative obstetrics
• Complications of the third stage
• Lactation
• Care of the newborn
• Normal and abnormal puerperium
• Medical termination of pregnancy
• Contraception
• Vaginal discharge
• Normal and abnormal puberty
• Abnormal uterine bleeding
• Amenorrhea
• Genital injuries and fistulae
• Genital infections
• Infertility
• Uterine fibroids
• PCOS and hirsutism
• Uterine prolapse
• Menopause
• Benign, Pre-malignant (CIN), and Malignant Lesions of the Cervix
• Benign and malignant diseases of the uterus and the ovaries

Syllabus for Medicine 

• Heart Failure
• Acute Myocardial Infarction/ IHD
• Pneumonia
• Fever and febrile syndromes
• Liver disease
• HIV
• Rheumatologic problems
• Hypertension
• Anemia
• Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic renal failure
• Diabetes Mellitus
• Thyroid dysfunction
• Common malignancies
• Obesity
• GI bleeding
• Diarrheal disorder
• Headache
• Cerebrovascular accident
• Movement disorders
• Envenomation
• Poisoning
• Mineral, Fluid Electrolyte, and Acid-base Disorder
• Nutritional and Vitamin Deficiencies
• Geriatrics
• Miscellaneous Infections (e.g. Leptospirosis, Rabies, Tetanus)
• The Role of the Physician in the Community

Syllabus for paediatrics 

• Normal Growth and Development
• Common problems related to Growth
• Common problems related to Development -1 (Developmental delay, Cerebral palsy)
• Common problems related to Development-2 (Scholastic backwardness, Learning Disabilities, Autism, ADHD)
• Common problems related to behaviour
• Adolescent Health & common problems related to Adolescent Health
• To promote and support optimal Breastfeeding for Infants
• Complementary Feeding
• Normal nutrition, assessment, and monitoring
• Provide nutritional support, assessment, and monitoring for common nutritional problems.
• Obesity in children
• Micronutrients in Health and disease-1 (Vitamins ADEK, B Complex, and C)
• Micronutrients in Health and disease -2: Iron, Iodine, Calcium, Magnesium
• Toxic elements and free radicals, and oxygen toxicity
• Fluid and electrolyte balance
• Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illnesses (IMNCI) Guideline
• The National Health Programs: NHM
• The National Health Programs: RCH
• National Programs, RCH – Universal Immunizations program
• Care of the Normal Newborns, and High-risk Newborn
• Genito-Urinary system
• Approach to and recognition of a child with possible Rheumatologic problem
• Cardiovascular system- Heart Diseases
• Diarrhoeal diseases and Dehydration
• Malabsorption
• Acute and chronic liver disorders
• Pediatric Emergencies – Common Pediatric Emergencies
• Respiratory system
• Anaemia and other Hemato-oncologic disorders in children
• Systemic Pediatrics-Central Nervous system
• Allergic Rhinitis, Atopic Dermatitis, Bronchial Asthma, Urticaria Angioedema
• Chromosomal Abnormalities
• Endocrinology
• Vaccine-preventable Diseases – Tuberculosis

Syllabus for Dermatology 

• Acne
• Vitiligo
• Papulosquamous disorders
• Lichen Planus
• Scabies
• Pediculosis
• Fungal Infections
• Viral infections
• Leprosy
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• HIV
• Dermatitis and Eczema
• Vesicubullous Lesions
• Urticaria Angioedema
• Pyoderma
• Collagen Vascular disease
• Nutritional Deficiencies and Skin
• Systemic diseases and skin

Syllabus for Psychiatry 

• Doctor-patient relationship
• Mental health
• Introduction to psychiatry
• Psychotic disorders (e.g. alcohol and substance abuse disorders, schizophrenia)
• Depression
• Bipolar disorders
• Anxiety disorders
• Stress-related disorders
• Somatoform disorders
• Personality disorders
• Psychosomatic disorders
• Psychosexual and gender identity disorders
• Psychiatric disorders in Childhood and adolescence
• Mental retardation
• Psychiatric disorders in the elderly
• Psychiatric emergencies
• Therapeutics

Syllabus for Anesthesia

• Anaesthesiology as a specialty
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Preoperative evaluation and medication
• General Anaesthesia
• Regional anesthesia
• Post-anaesthesia recovery
• Intensive Care Management
• Pain and its management
• Fluids
• Patient safety

Syllabus for Radiotherapy 

• Principles of Radiation Oncology (Radiotherapy)
• Radiation Protection
• Radiobiology & Chemoradiation
• Radiation Treatment Delivery & outcome
• Cancer Prevention & Registries

NEET PG 2023 Preparation Tips 

Preparation tips are important for exam preparation. For acing the exam go through the preparation tips. These tips will help you score well in exams. The NEET PG 2023 preparation tips are given below.  

• Start preparing for the exam the moment you get your syllabus for NEET PG 2023. 
• Study for 3-4 hours daily. Make it a habit. 
• Take breaks in between the long hours of study sessions. 
• Do not take stress as it can affect your exam result. 
• Applicants should study from the best books for the NEET PG 2023 examination.
• Candidates should not leave any topic from the syllabus. 
• Read the syllabus very carefully before preparing for NEET PG 2023 exam.  
• Start making your notes along with studying for the exam. 
• You should search and find question papers from the previous year and prepare for the exam from these question papers.
• Then search for answer keys from previous years, go through the answers, and prepare accordingly. 
• Revise all your topics twice before the exam for good revision.
• Start practising yoga in the morning.
• Give your exam with calmness. 

NEET PG 2023 Books 

Books are the best source from which candidates should prepare for the exam. Prepare from the best books only. The NEET PG 2023 books are mentioned in the table below. 

NEET PG 2023 Admit Card 

Admit cards for NEET PG 2023 will be released online on the website. The candidates who would have filled out the application form and paid the application fee will access their admit card. And if the candidates have not filled out the form or paid the fee then they will not get access to their to admit card. 

Applicants can use their login credentials to download the admit card from the website. No candidate will get an admit card in offline mode. And no admission will be provided to those candidates who will be declared illegible before the exam. 

NEET PG 2023 Result

The result for NEET PG 2023 will be declared online on the official website. All the applicants can see their results by using their login credentials on the website. There should be no rechecking or revaluation of responses marked by the applicants. 

The result for NEET PG 2023 will be valid for this admission session only. It cannot be used for any sessions ahead. After the results are declared, counselling will begin. 

NEET PG 2023 Cut Off 

Cut-off marks were the minimum marks set by the eczema authorities. And the applicants have to score more than the cut-off marks to qualify for the exam. Cut-off would be released after the result declaration. The cut-off for different courses will be released on the website.

NEET PG 2023 Counselling Procedure

The MCC will release the counselling schedule after the exam results are announced. The applicants whose names will be on the merit list will be shortlisted for the counselling session. 

NEET PG 2023 counselling will be done online mode. All the qualified candidates who want to participate in the counselling must register online. After the registration, they will also have to complete the course and college selection forms. The candidates will get admission based on their choices and the seats available, along with other factors. 

After the seats are allotted, applicants must visit the admissions office. And there, they will have to show some documents to complete the admission procedure. The list of documents is provided below. 

• NEET PG Admit Card & Score Card
• Certificate and class 10th grade sheet (for date of birth)
• Scorecard or Rank Letter
• Certificate and class 12th grade sheet
• Identity Proof (Driving License/ PAN Card/ Aadhar/ Passport)
• Photocopies of eight passport photos
• Provisional Allotment Letter of Caste Certificate
• Disabilities Certificate (if applicable), etc.

FAQs

Question:- What are the modes for applying for NEET PG 2023?

Ans- Candidates can apply for the NEET PG 2023 on an online website only. 

Question:- NEET PG 2023 will be in which language?

Ans- NEET PG 2023 will be in English only. 

Question:- How many questions would there be in the NEET PG 2023 exam?

Ans- There would be 200 total questions in NEET PG 2023 exam. 

Question:- Will we have to register for counselling for the NEET PG 2023 exam?

Ans- Yes, the candidates will need to register for counselling for NEET PG 2023 exam. 

Question:- What will be the duration for NEET PG 2023 exam?

Ans- NEET PG 2023 will be 3 hours and 30 minutes. 

If you have any queries regarding NEET PG 2023, you can leave your queries below in the comment box.