NEET PG Exam Pattern 2025 - Marking Scheme, Exam Mode, Questions Type

NEET PG Exam Pattern 2025 - Marking Scheme, Exam Mode, Questions Type

Deep PathakUpdated on 01 Aug 2025, 11:15 AM IST

The National Board of Examinations (NBE) has released the NEET PG exam pattern on its information brochure. The information bulletin for NEET PG paper pattern is provided at nbe.edu.in. As per the NEET PG 2025 exam pattern, there will be a sectional timing for each particular section. By examining the NEET PG pattern students can know the structure, number of questions, marking scheme, duration, and other details.
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ESI-POST GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES AND RESEARCH, BASAIDARAPUR, NEW DELHI, Delhi (NCT), 110015
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  1. NEET PG exam pattern overview
  2. NEET PG exam pattern 2025: Highlights
  3. NEET PG 2025 marking scheme
  4. NEET PG exam mode 2025
  5. NEET PG subject-wise weightage
  6. NEET PG 2025: Mock test
  7. NEET 2025 preparation tips
NEET PG Exam Pattern 2025 - Marking Scheme, Exam Mode, Questions Type
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As per the NEET PG new pattern pattern, a total of 200 multiple-choice questions are asked in the NEET PG exam. There is an equal sectional timing for each section in NEET PG. As per the NEET PG marks distribution, the total NEET PG marks are 800 marks. For every correct answer, four marks are awarded while one mark is deducted for every wrong attempt. No marks are awarded for any unattempted or reviewed question. Get more details on the NEET PG exam pattern and other important details from the article below.

NEET PG exam pattern overview

Candidates can refer to the table given below for the NEET PG paper pattern 2025.

Particulars

Details

Mode of the exam

Online
Medium of the examinationEnglish (only)
Duration of the examination3.5 hours
Number of questions200
Total marks800
Type of questionsMultiple-choice questions
Marks for correct answer+ 4 marks
Negative markingYes (1 marks)
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NEET PG exam pattern 2025: Highlights

Candidates wishing to appear for the postgraduate medical entrance examination must understand the pattern of the NEET 2025 PG exam before beginning to prepare for the entrance exam. The important details about the NEET PG question paper pattern subject-wise are provided below.

  • NEET PG 2025 exam date and mode: NBE announces the NEET PG exam date in the information bulletin at natboard.edu.in.

  • NEET PG 2025 exam language: The NEET PG 2025 exam will be conducted in the English language only.

  • NEET PG exam time duration: The candidates have to answer the NEET PG 2025 question paper within 3 hours and 30 minutes. This timing of 3 hours and 30 minutes is divided into sectional timing for each section.

  • Types of questions with NEET PG marks distribution: The exam consists of multiple-choice questions and the NEET PG total marks are 800.

  • Total number of questions: As per the NEET PG exam pattern, the question paper carries a total of 200 questions.

  • Number of questions from each section: The NEET PG question pattern subject wise will be divided into three sections. Candidates will have to answer a total of 200 multiple-choice questions.

  • Marking Scheme: As per the paper pattern of NEET PG, negative marking is done for a wrong answer. Candidates can refer to the table below for the marking scheme.

  • NEET PG Syllabus: As per the exam pattern of NEET PG 2025, the syllabus for the examination includes Pre-Clinical, Para-Clinical, and Clinical subjects from the MBBS curriculum.

  • Questions for review: The exam pattern of NEET PG 2025 suggests that medical aspirants have the option to mark any attempted or unattempted question for review while giving the examination. Candidates have the provision to go through the marked questions once again before the end of the examination and answer them. Candidates must note that the questions marked for review is evaluated as per the NEET PG 2025 marking scheme mentioned above.

  • NEET PG subject-wise weightage: The number of questions that are asked in the NEET PG exam 2025 is 200. Questions are constructed from the MBBS curriculum including anatomy weightage in NEET PG. Candidates can check the NEET PG subject wise weightage from the table below.

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NEET PG Exam Pattern 2025- Overview

NEET PG Exam Pattern

NEET PG 2025 marking scheme

Check the NEET PG marks distribution in the below given table.

Response

Marks

Correct answer

+4

Wrong answer

-1

Unanswered

0

NEET PG exam mode 2025

The NEET exam is conducted online. Candidates are given a sectional time for each section. Once the sectional timing is over, the system automatically switches to the next section.

NEET PG subject-wise weightage

S. No.

Subject

Subject-wise weightage

Part A

1

Anatomy

17

2

Physiology

17

3

Biochemistry

16

Part B

4

Pathology

25

5

Pharmacology

20

6

Microbiology

20

7

Forensic Medicine

10

8

Social and Preventive Medicine

25

Part C

9

General Medicine Including Dermatology & Venereology & Psychiatry

45

10

General Surgery Including Orthopedics, Anaesthesia and Radiodiagnosis

45

11

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

30

12

Paediatrics

10

13

ENT

10

14

Ophthalmology

10

Also Check: How many subjects are there in NEET PG?

NEET PG 2025: Mock test

NBE releases the NEET PG 2025 mock test at the official website: nbe.edu.in. The mock test is a demo test through which medical aspirants can get familiar with the exam pattern of NEET PG 2025. Candidates can practice the mock test without any NEET PG 2025 login details. The NEET PG mock test login credentials are set by default for candidate use.

NEET 2025 preparation tips

Medical aspirants can prepare for the NEET PG exam by following the below-mentioned tips -

  • Aspirants should complete their NEET exam syllabus at least two to three times a month before the exam
  • Attempt as many mock tests as you can to be familiar with the exam pattern of NEET PG
  • Along with giving mock tests, candidates should analyse their performance and note down the mistakes committed by them in the NEET mock tests
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the duration of NEET PG 2025 examination?
A:

The duration of the NEET PG exam is 3 hours 30 minutes.

Q: What is the marking scheme in NEET PG 2025?
A:

For every correct answer, four marks are given to the candidates whereas for every wrong answer, one mark is deducted. No marks are awarded for the answered question.

Q: Who sets the eligibility criteria of NEET PG 2025?
A:

The National Board of Examinations (NBE) sets NEET PG 2025 eligibility criteria.

Q: When will the authorities conduct NEET PG 2025?
A:

The NEET PG 2025 exam date has not been announced yet. 

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

200 multiple choice questions are asked in the NEET PG exam.

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Resignation from your previously held seat is necessary for avoiding any forfeiture of the Counselling money and other legal barrings that can take place.

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That's the pivotal moment in the NEET PG counseling process! The NEET PG 2025 Round 1 Seat Allotment List is released by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) on its official website.

While the exact final list will only be available after the counseling process is complete, here is what you need to know:

  • Release Mechanism: The allotment result is released online as a PDF document, containing the roll numbers and ranks of candidates who secured a seat, along with the allotted college/course.

  • Access: You must log in to the MCC portal using your credentials to download your individual allotment letter.

Keep checking the dedicated Careers360 page for the direct link and official updates regarding the list release and subsequent reporting schedule https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-pg-2025-round-one-seat-allotment-result

Hello,

Your chances of securing an MD seat in government colleges are extremely low with 120349 NEET PG 2025 rank. However, you may still have chances in private medical colleges, deemed universities, or less competitive branches depending on your category and state quota.

To know more access below mentioned link:

https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-rank-vs-colleges

Hope it helps.

Hello,

With an All India rank of around 82,471 and UP state rank around 4,633 , your chances for MS Surgery in government colleges are very low. You may get a seat in private or deemed colleges , mainly in UP. Chances in other states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu are lower due to domicile rules and local quota preference.

Choice filling strategy:

  1. Top: Private/deemed colleges in UP for Surgery.

  2. Backup: Other clinical branches (Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology) in private/deemed colleges.

  3. Safe: Non-clinical or less competitive branches in private/deemed colleges.

Tips:

  • Check fees, bond, and stipend before choosing.

  • Be flexible with branch and college to secure a seat.

You have a non-zero chance if you focus on private/deemed colleges and plan your choices wisely.

Hope it helps !

Hello, in NEET PG 2025, if you get a government college seat, the monthly stipend is typically around Fifty thousand to Ninety Thousand Rupees with modest tuition fees, and a possible service bond of several lakhs depending on the state. Your rank of 82,471 may limit chances in the second round, and if allotted a seat in a private or deemed college, the fees are actually higher and also, the stipend or bond rules may differ. The exact details actually depend on the college and state quota that you secure. All the best!