National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Post Graduate (NEET PG 2023)

NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Post-Graduation) is an entrance examination in India for students who wish to study various postgraduate Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Surgery (MS), and diploma courses in government or private medical colleges in India. NEET PG is a single-window entrance examination for PG medical courses. No other entrance examination, either at the state or institution level, is considered valid for entry to MD/MS/PG Diploma courses as per the Indian Medical Council Act.

Here are some key points about NEET PG:

1. Organizing Body: The exam is conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).
2. Mode: The examination is a computer-based test.
3. Eligibility: Only those candidates who possess an MBBS degree or provisional MBBS pass certificate recognized by the Indian Medical Council Act and possess permanent or provisional registration certificate of MBBS qualification issued by the Medical Council of India or State Medical Council can apply for NEET PG. Additionally, candidates should have completed their one-year internship or are likely to complete it by the required date.
4. Syllabus: The NEET PG syllabus is vast and consists of subjects/topics that are part of the MBBS curriculum. It includes pre-clinical, clinical, and para-clinical subjects.
5. Question Pattern: The test comprises multiple-choice questions.
6. Purpose: The scores are used by various colleges across India to admit students into postgraduate medical courses.
7. Admission to AIIMS, JIPMER, etc.: Earlier, institutions like AIIMS, JIPMER, etc. had their entrance tests for PG courses. However, from recent years, they have also started using NEET PG scores for admission, making the NEET PG one of the most crucial exams for medical graduates in India.

Preparation for NEET PG requires a thorough understanding of the MBBS curriculum, along with solving previous year's question papers, taking mock tests, and referring to various specialized PG entrance preparation books and coaching institutes.

Every year, many MBBS graduates compete in NEET PG to secure a seat in their desired specialty, making it a highly competitive examination. It is essential for aspirants to plan their preparation strategically to ensure a good rank in the exam.

NEET PG LATEST Notification:

- The NEET PG 2023 exam will be conducted on 5th March 2023.

- The last date to fill out the NEET PG 2023 application form has been extended to 27th January 2023.

- Soon after the notification, NEET PG 2023 registration process started on 7th January 2023.

- The National Board of Education has released the NEET PG 2023 notification on its official website.

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NEET PG Exam Important Dates

Candidates seeking admission into a post-graduate (PG) program in medicine has to qualify for the National Eligibility cum Entrance (PG) 2023 exam. Candidates can check the schedule of NEET PG 2023 from the table below.