NEET PG Result 2021 - Cutoff, merit list, scorecard, counselling

NEET PG Result 2021: National Board of Examinations (NBE) has released the NEET PG 2021 result date at natboard.edu.in. As per the official notice released by NBE, NEET PG result 2021 will be announced by May 31 on its official website - nbe.edu.in or natboard.edu.in. A direct NEET PG result download link will be available on this page, when released. The result of NEET PG 2021 will be released in the form of a merit list and will mention the roll number, marks scored (out of 1200), and the rank secured by the candidate. On the basis of NEET PG 2021 score, admission will be granted to 9,953 Doctor of Medicine (MD), 10,821 Master of Surgery (MS), 1,979 PG Diploma and 1,338 DNB CET seats. To be included in www.nbe.edu.in NEET PG 2021 result, aspirants must secure the minimum qualifying cutoff. NEET PG 2021 cutoff for general category candidates is 50th percentile, while for reserved category candidates the cutoff is 40th percentile. Last year as per NEET PG result, as many as 89,549 candidates passed the exam out of 1,60,888 appeared aspirants.

The result of NEET PG 2021 will be valid for one academic year only. NEET PG scorecard 2021 can be downloaded by qualified candidates only. To download the scorecard of NEET PG 2021, enter the user ID and password. NEET PG 2021 score card mentions personal, NEET PG, scores, percentile and other details. On the basis of NEET PG result 2021, NBE will release the merit list for 50% All India Quota (AIQ) candidates. NEET PG merit list for 50% AIQ mentions All India Rank (AIR), category rank and others. Candidates included in the merit list based on NEET PG 2021 result will be called for counselling process.

On the basis of rank in NEET PG result, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will conduct the counselling of NEET PG 2021 for 50% AIQ, 50% state quota seats, deemed/central universities, ESIC/AFMS, private institutes. While, the NEET PG counselling for 50% state quota seats and private colleges will be done by respective state counselling authorities. The seat allotment will be done on the basis of NEET PG 2021 result, choices filled, seats available, reservation criteria and other factors. Read the article on NEET PG result 2021 dates, how to download, calculation process, scorecard details and others here.

NEET PG 2021 Scope

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for postgraduate - NEET PG is a national level entrance test conducted for admission to postgraduate courses in the country. Medical graduates are eligible to appear in NEET PG exam. By qualifying NEET PG 2021 candidates become eligible for admission to:

• All India 50% quota seats

• State quota seats

• Private Medical Colleges

• Deemed and Central Universities

• Armed Forces Medical Services Institutions

• DNB Post MBBS Courses

Institutes not accepting NEET PG result

There are certain medical institutions in the country which do not accept the result of NEET PG. Such institutes grant admission to their postgraduate medical courses on the basis of separate entrance exams such as INI CET. Check the list of institutes not accepting NEET PG result 2021.

• AIIMS, New Delhi

• AIIMS, Bhubaneswar

• AIIMS, Jodhpur

• AIIMS, Nagpur

• AIIMS, Patna

• AIIMS, Raipur

• AIIMS, Rishikesh

• PGIMER, Chandigarh

• JIPMER, Puducherry

• NIMHANS, Bengaluru

• Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum

NEET PG 2021 result overview

NEET PG 2021 important dates

How to download NEET PG 2021 result?

NEET PG result 2021 will be released in an online mode, the link to which will be updated here. Candidates can check the steps to download NEET PG 2021 result below:

• Go to the official website nbe.edu.in or click on the NEET PG 2021 result link available above, when released

• NEET PG result PDF will be displayed on the screen

• Download the PDF and search roll number using Ctrl+F keys

• Verify the details mentioned in the result PDF

• Also check the NEET PG cutoff percentile and scores

Details mentioned in the NEET PG 2021 result

NBE will release the result of NEET PG for all candidates who will appear in the entrance test. The NEET PG 2021 result will be published in the form of a merit list. Check details mentioned in the NEET PG result in the table below:

NEET PG result details

NEET PG 2021 cutoff

For qualifying the NEET PG 2021 exam, candidates need to score the minimum cutoff percentile set by NBE. Only candidates who will qualify the cutoff in the NEET PG result will be considered for further admission process. NEET PG cut off 2021 varies for respective categories - General, SC, ST, OC, PwD. Candidates can check the NEET PG 2021 cutoff for each category below:

NEET PG cutoff 2021

NEET PG cutoff previous years

Revised NEET PG result 2021

NBE in consultation with National Medical Commission (NMC) and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) will revise the NEET PG 2021 result and cutoff, if required. During the last few years, the authority revised the cutoff of NEET PG after declaration of result and cutoff to fill the vacant seats left. The revised NEET PG result was released at the official NBE website. Check the revised cutoff of NEET PG below.

Revised NEET PG cutoff 2020

Revised NEET PG cutoff 2019

How to calculate NEET PG 2021 result?

During the NEET PG exam, candidates will have to attempt 300 objective questions. NEET PG maximum marks is 1200. The result of NEET PG 2021 will be calculated on the basis of the NEET PG marking scheme. The marking scheme specified under NEET PG exam pattern can be checked from the table below.

NEET PG marking scheme

On the basis of NEET PG marking scheme, the result of NEET PG 2021 will be calculated. For calculation of NEET PG 2021 result, aspirants examine their total number of correct and incorrect responses, as per the marking pattern. Thereafter, using the formula, NEET PG result calculation 2021 is mentioned below.

NEET PG 2021 scorecard

NBE will release the scorecard of NEET PG 2021 at nbe.edu.in. The NEET PG scorecard will be released for candidates who will qualify the exam by securing marks equivalent to the cutoff. NEET PG scorecard 2021 will display the rank secured by the candidates in the postgraduate medical entrance test. The scorecard will also mention the category wise NEET PG 2021 cutoff. It is mandatory to download the scorecard of NEET PG 2021, as it will be further required during counselling and admission process. Check the steps to download the NEET PG scorecard below.

How to download NEET PG scorecard

• Click on the ‘download NEET PG 2021 scorecard’ link available above

• Login using credentials -user ID and password

• The NEET PG scorecard will be displayed on the screen

• Verify the details and download the scorecard of NEET PG 2021

• Take at least three to four printouts of NEET PG score card for future references

Details mentioned in NEET PG scorecard

1. Name and DOB of the candidate

2. Candidate parents details

3. Roll number

4. Category of the candidate

5. Marks scored in NEET PG exam out of 1200

6. Number of correct responses

7. Number of incorrect responses

8. NEET PG 2021 rank

NEET PG 2021 Toppers

For last year, the NEET PG topper scored 1013 marks out of 1200 in the entrance test. Below mentioned are the list of NEET PG exam toppers and the marks scored by them in the exam. Check the list of toppers of NEET PG below.

NEET PG toppers 2020

NEET PG toppers 2019

Types of NEET PG 2021 results

As aforesaid, the NEET PG 2021 result will be used for admission to 50% All India Quota seats and state quota seats. The admission process for AIQ seats will be conducted by MCC and for state quota seats by the respective state authorities. The two types of NEET PG results are discussed below:

1. NEET PG 2021 result for 50% All India Quota seats

The NEET PG result 2021 for AIQ seats will be released by the NBE in PDF format. The result will be released only for candidates who fulfill the NEET PG 2021 eligibility criteria as set by the NBE. NEET PG counselling 2021 for 50% AIQ seats and 100% deemed, central, ESIC, and AFMS seats will be conducted by the DGHS on behalf of MCC. Admission will be granted on the basis of NEET PG result, AIQ rank, marks scored, choices filled, reservation criteria, and number of seats available. The NEET PG cutoff for 50% AIQ and 100% deemed and central universities, AFMS, and ESIC seats is the same as the minimum qualifying percentile specified by NBE.

2. NEET PG 2021 result for state quota seats

The result of NEET PG 2021 released by NBE will be used by state authorities for admission to respective state quota seats. No state government will conduct any separate entrance test for admission to MD/MS/PG Diploma courses. On the basis of NEET PG result 2021, state merit rank, reservation criteria, choices filled, number of seats and other factors, the counselling for state PG medical admission will be conducted. For securing admission under state quota candidates must qualify the NEET PG 2021 exam and fulfill the respective state eligibility criteria.

NEET PG rank 2021

While releasing the NEET PG result 2021, NBE will release the different ranks secured by the candidate. These ranks will be allotted on the basis of the NEET PG marks and reservation criteria. The different ranks on the basis of NEET PG result are discussed below:

1. NEET PG 2021 Rank: The merit position secured by a candidate in the NBE NEET PG result amongst all the candidates who appeared in the entrance test is the NEET PG rank 2021. It is allotted entirely on the basis of marks scored by a candidate in the NEET PG result. The overall rank of the candidate in the exam will be mentioned in the NEET PG merit list released by NBE.

2. All India 50% Quota Rank: Candidates who will fulfill the eligibility criteria set by the MCC will be allotted NEET PG 2021 50% AIQ rank. Candidates securing NEET PG All India 50% quota rank will be allowed to participate in the counselling process. This rank will be mentioned in the AIQ NEET PG merit list released by the NBE.

3. All India 50% Quota Category Rank: The rank secured by a NEET PG qualified candidate amongst the candidates of the same category as opted by him/her is known as the All India 50% quota category rank.

Previous years’ NEET PG result statistics

Statistics of NEET PG result 2021 will be released by the National Board of Examinations. NEET PG result statistics for previous year give candidates an overview of the past year trends. With the help of statistics candidates can predict their chances of admission through NEET PG 2021. Check the NEET PG result statistics below:

NEET PG 2020 statistics

NEET PG gender wise statistics

NEET PG category wise statistics

NEET PG 2021 result tie-breaker criteria

NBE has set some tie-breaking criterias for NEET PG result in case when two or more candidates secure equal marks in the entrance exam. The NEET PG 2021 tie-breaking criteria in the order of preference are discussed below:

1. Age: Candidate older in age will be placed at a higher merit position in NEET PG result than the younger one.

2. Less wrong answers in Part A: Candidate who manages to get less answers wrong in part A of the NEET PG question paper will be placed higher.

3. Higher marks in Part A: Candidate with higher marks in the NEET PG paper part A will be placed higher.

4. Less incorrect responses in Part B: Candidate who gets less answers wrong in part B of the exam will be placed at a better merit position in the NEET PG result 2021.

5. Higher marks in Part B: Students with a higher score in part B of the NEET PG exam will get a higher position in the result.

6. Less number of wrong answers in Part C: Candidate with less wrong answers in part C of the exam will be placed at a higher merit rank in the NEET PG 2021 result.

7. higher marks in Part C: Candidate who manages to score more marks in part C of the NEET PG paper will be placed at a higher rank.

8. Less wrong answers in NEET PG 2021 paper: Candidate who gets less number of incorrect answers in the overall paper will be placed at a better position in the NEET PG 2021 merit list.

Validity of NEET PG 2021 result

As per the Post Graduate Medical Education rules stated by the National Medical Commission (NMC), the result of NEET PG will be valid only for a year, that is, for the 2021 session. The NBE NEET PG result cannot be carried forward to the next session. In case candidates qualify the entrance exam however, fail to secure a seat, their NEET PG result 2021 cannot be used for the next session. They will be required to reappear for the NEET PG exam in the next session.

What after NEET PG result 2021?

After declaration of NEET PG 2021 result, counselling will be conducted for qualified candidates. The NEET PG counselling will be conducted separately for 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats and remaining 50% state quota seats. The 50% AIQ counseling will be conducted by MCC in an online mode. Whereas the NEET PG 2021 counselling for state quota seats will be conducted by state authorities. During counselling, NEET PG qualified candidates will be required to register online and fill their preferences of courses and colleges. On the basis of NEET PG result 2021 and choices filled by candidates, the seat allotment processing will be conducted. Check the complete list of factors on the basis of which the NEET PG counselling will be conducted below.

NEET PG 2021 counselling criteria

1. Merit - NEET PG marks

2. NEET PG percentile

3. Reservation criteria

4. Domicile (in case of state quota)

5. Choice of course filled

6. Choice of college filled

7. Availability of seats

Types of NEET PG counselling

The counselling process will be conducted after the declaration of NEET PG result. Two types counselling of NEET PG 2021 will be conducted - 50% All India Quota counselling and state quota counselling. Check details below:

NEET PG counselling by MCC

The counselling of NEET PG for 50% All India Quota seats will be conducted by DGHS on behalf of MCC. DGHS will release the schedule for counselling after the declaration of NBE NEET PG result. Through NEET PG counselling 2021, admission to 50% AIQ seats in government medical colleges and 100% seats in deemed and central universities and ESIC and AFMS institutions will be granted. Candidates who will qualify the NEET PG exam 2021 will be required to register on the MCC NEET PG counselling portal and fill their choice of specialization and colleges. On the basis of NEET PG 2021 result, choices filled by candidates, and seat matrix, MCC will declare the counselling result. The NEET PG counselling result for 50% AIQ seats will be published on the MCC website in form of a seat allotment list. Authorities will conduct three rounds of NEET PG counselling including a mop-up round.

MCC NEET PG counselling

NEET PG counselling for State Quota

As aforesaid the 50% MD/MS seats in government colleges will be filled through All India Quota NEET PG 2021 counselling. The remaining 50% seats will be filled through state quota NEET PG counselling. Respective state authorities will conduct the counselling of NEET PG 2021 for state quota seats either in online or offline mode. The admission to state quota seats will be granted on the basis of NEET PG result 2021. Only candidates who will qualify the NEET PG cutoff and fulfill the state eligibility criteria will be eligible for state quota admission. NEET PG 2021 qualified candidates will have to register and fill the postgraduate medical admission application form released by the respective state authorities. Registered candidates will be asked to fill their choices of courses and the medical institutions in the state, on the basis of which NEET PG 2021 seat allotment of state quota seats will be conducted.

State Quota NEET PG counselling

NEET PG 2021 result for DNB courses

• National Board of Examinations will offer admission to DNB courses on the basis of NEET PG 2021 result.

• 2,256 seats in 16 broad specialities under DNB courses will be filled based on scores in the NEET PG result.

• NBE will conduct DNB CET 2021 counselling in an online mode.

• NEET PG qualified candidates will be called for DNB CET counselling.

• Candidates who have either completed or are in the final year of their MBBS degree are eligible to pursue post MBBS DNB course.