NEET PG 2022 Exam - Analysis, Answer Key, Result, Cutoff, Counselling

The National Board of Examinations (NBE) is conducting the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET-PG) exam for admission to 26,168 Doctor of Medicine (MD), 13,649 Master of Surgery (MS) and 922 PG Diploma in 6,102 government, private, deemed/central universities. 

As per the latest updates, the NEET PG 2022 exam is taking place today, May 21, 2022. The registered candidates can download the admit card released for NEET PG 2022 from the official website-- nbe.edu.in. In an earlier report, ministry of health and family welfare (MoHFW) sources told Careers360 that NEET PG 2022 exam will not be postponed, and will be conducted on May 21, as planned, putting a stop to NEET PG 2022 postponement news. 

Earlier, the NEET PG exam date 2022 was March 12. On January 25, a petition was filed by 6 MBBS graduates seeking postponement of NEET PG 2022. The hearing for the petition was to be done on February 7, 2022.  

NEET PG 2022 application form can be filled in online mode only. For NEET PG registration 2022, candidates have to enter their personal, academic, contact, internship, MBBS degree details and other asked details. As per the latest change, NEET PG application fee has been increased. NEET PG registration fee for general category is Rs 4,250, while for SC/ST and PwD, it is Rs. 3,250. The fee for NEET PG 2022 application form can be paid in online mode using credit/debit cards and net banking. 

As a part of NEET PG counselling 2021, both provisional and final results have been announced. The NEET PG counselling 2021 second provisional result was announced on February 17, 2022. The final result of NEET PG 2021 round two was announced on February 18, 2022. On January 21, 2022, the provisional NEET PG 2021 counselling results were released. The final NEET PG 2021 counselling results were announced on January 22,2022.  A total of 18,218 candidates have been shortlisted for allotment of seats after round one of NEET-PG counselling. On February 3, 2022, AIQ registration for the second round of NEET PG counselling 2021 will begin. The counselling for NEET PG 2021 will conclude on March 16, 2022.

NEET PG 2022 latest news and updates

May 21, 2022:NEET PG 2022 exam will held today from 9 a.m

May 14, 2022: NEET PG 2022 admit card released at nbe.edu.in. 

May 10, 2022: An official notification on candidates with deficient images in NEET PG 2022 application form has been released at nbe.edu.in. 

February 5, 2022: NBE released NEET PG 2022 exam date. The schedule of NEET PG 2022 has been revised and published on the official NBE website. 

February 4, 2022: Through the notice released by the health ministry, the NEET PG has been postponed as it was clashing with the NEET PG 2021 counselling dates. Also, many interns were unable to participate in the NEET PG counselling 2022 process by the month of May or June. Check the notice below.

February 4, 2022: As per ANI tweet, NEET PG 2022 exam has been postponed by 6-8 weeks. Earlier, the NEET PG exam date 2022 was March 12. Check the latest tweet on NEET PG 2022 exam date here.

Union Health Ministry postpones NEET PG exam 2022 by 6-8 weeks

The exam was scheduled to be held on March 12 pic.twitter.com/MPpisjbvvx

— ANI (@ANI) February 4, 2022

Changes in NEET PG 2022 exam:

NEET PG brochure has been released with some major changes. 

• As per the latest update, NEET PG 2022 exam time has been changed. 
• NEET PG exam will be held from 9 AM to 12:30 PM. 
• One NEET PG exam centre has been increased. 

After filling the NEET PG application form 2022, the registered candidates can download NEET PG 2022 admit card from the official website. NEET PG admit card will mention name of candidate, roll number, applicant number, date of birth, NEET PG exam date and time, reporting time, exam centre address and other exam day guidelines. NEET PG hall ticket 2022 must be downloaded and carried at the exam centre along with the relevant documents for verification purpose.

NEET PG exam will be held in computer based mode. As per the NEET PG exam pattern 2022, a total of 200 multiple choice questions will be asked in the exam. NEET PG exam will be held for three hours thirty minutes. As per the NEET PG marking scheme, four marks will be awarded for every correct answer, while one mark will be deducted for each incorrect response. 

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After a month of NEET PG exam, the NBE will announce NEET PG result 2022 on the official website. NEET PG result PDF will mention roll number and scores obtained (out of 800). NEET PG 2022 result will be prepared on the basis of marking scheme. Along with the result, NEET PG cut-off 2022 will be announced for UR, SC, ST, OBC and EWS categories. Only aspirants securing NEET PG 2022 cutoff will be considered qualified in the entrance exam. The qualified NEET PG candidates will be eligible to participate for NEET PG counselling 2022.

NEET PG counselling 2022 will be conducted for admission to 50% All India Quota (AIQ), 50% state quota, 100% deemed/central universities, ESIC/AFMS institutes. NEET PG 2022 counselling for AIQ candidates will be conducted in four rounds - round 1, round 2, mop-up round and stray vacancy round. During the NEET PG counselling, candidates have to provide their preferences of colleges and specialties in which they want to get admission. Based on these choices filled, seats available, NEET PG rank, reservation criteria and other factors, NEET PG 2022 seat allotment will be done.       

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Candidates who wish to appear for NBE NEET PG 2022, must check the required eligibility criteria below.

• Candidates must possess a valid MBBS degree from an institution recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI), and have an MBBS degree or provisional certificate to that effect.
• Completion of the rotatory internship on or before May 31, 2022.
• Provisional or permanent medical registration certificate issued by MCI or a State Medical Council. This must be carried on the day of the exam and during admission.
• Candidates who have studied/qualified MBBS from Jammu & Kashmir are not eligible for All India 50% Quota seats. Only candidates who were nominated by the Government of India (under central pool seats) to study MBBS from Medical Colleges in Jammu & Kashmir shall be eligible for All India 50% quota seats. Such candidates must submit a duly signed affidavit declaring this.
• Applicants who have completed their MBBS degree from outside India must have qualified the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE)

Mode of Application : Online

Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card

Applicants can check the steps to fill application form of NBE NEET PG 2022 below:

• Fill the registration form for obtaining User ID and Password
• User ID and password will be then, sent through SMS and Email
• Fill the application form - Personal Details, Qualification Details (MBBS / Primary Medical Qualification details, Internship Details, SMC/MCI Registration Details), Test Center Details
• Upload a recent passport size photograph (Maximum 80 Kb size, in JPG/JPEG format) and signature (Maximum 80 Kb size, in JPG/JPEG format) signature
• Choose test city
• Make a payment of fees in the online mode through debit/credit card or net banking.
• Take a print out of the filled application form with transaction ID printed on it.

Important: Test City will be confirmed only after payment of fee is successful.

NEET PG Correction Window 2022

With the help of the correction window, applicants will be able to edit some details in their NEET PG  2022 application form. The details that can be edited during NEET PG correction window include

• Date of Birth 
• Gender 
• Category of the Candidate 
• Physical Disability Status 
• EWS status

The following details cannot be corrected in the NEET 2022 application form:

• Name of the Candidate 
• Mobile Number 
• Email ID 
• Testing City 
• Nationality

For any query/clarification/assistance on NEET PG, candidates can write to NBE at neetpg@nbe.edu.in or call NBE Candidate Care helpdesk Toll Free number - 1800 267 4003.

Note: The email should mention the name of the sender, application ID, correspondence address and mobile number. 

Application Fees

NEET PG is a tough exam and every year more number of candidates appear for the exam that makes the competition high. Thus, preparing for the NEET PG 2022 exam from the earlier stage is recommended. A proper preparation strategy boost the confidence of the candidate making them mentally strong enough to face the examination with more determination. Few tips to prepare effectively for NEET PG 2022 exam are given below.

NEET PG preparation tips: 

• Start as early as possible
• Work on your basics first
• Work on clinical concepts
• Prepare every topic including those too which have less weightage
• Practice previous year's question paper
• Keep yourself stress free 

NBE NEET PG 2022 will be conducted in a computer-based mode.  Candidates are advised to go through the exam pattern of NEET PG 2022 provided below.

NEET PG exam pattern 2022

NBE will release a demo test of NEET PG 2022 for all registered candidates. This is to aid all aspirants appearing for the entrance exam in preparing well by understanding the concept of the computer-based test. To avail the mock test, aspirants have to check the official website, click on the link given therein, and start practicing using the NEET PG 2022 demo test.

Some pointers to use the NEET PG Demo Test:

• The login is a dummy window. So candidates must click on "Sign In" to start the test.
• The test is generally for 20 minutes and has a timer and all factors available in the actual test.
• No scores will be given for the demo test of NEET PG.
• No correct answers will also be given. Candidates will have to look those up.

The NEET PG 2022 admit card has been issued to only registered candidates at nbe.edu.in. Candidates can download the NEET PG admit card by entering their user ID and password until the exam day. Upon downloading the admit card of NEET PG 2022, candidates will be required to affix a recent passport-sized photograph on the admit card.

Steps to download NEET PG admit card 2022

• Go to the official website - nbe.edu.in and select the "NEET PG 2022" tab.

• Click on the "applicant login".

• Enter the user ID and password to log in

• Click on the NEET PG 2022 admit card tab.

• Verify the details mentioned in the hall ticket of NEET PG 2022

• Download and take a printout of the NEET PG hall ticket 2022

NEET PG 2022 COVID-19 guidelines

NBE has released an official notice on NEET PG COVID regulations for the smooth and safe conduct of the exam. The notice titled, 'conduct of NEET-PG 2022 with COVID-19 appropriate behaviour' mentions the following further measures taken for the entrance exam: To read NEET PG 2022 notice - Click here

• Same state centres: NBE has increased the number of NEET PG exam centres and testing seats across the country, in order to avoid inter-state travelling. The centres have been increased for candidates who have chosen 'Others' as an option in the NEET PG application form.
• COVID E-pass: NEET PG admit card 2022 will have the COVID E-pass, which must be carried at the exam centre. The COVID E-pass can be asked by the police or administrative staff for scrutiny. The NEET PG e-pass will help aspirants in the movement without any travel restrictions. All the state departments have been informed in advance.
• Staggered entry at NEET PG centre: To avoid unnecessarily crowding at the exam centre, the aspirants must report at the centre as per the time allotted. Candidates are requested to respect the allotted time slot as communicated individually.
• Isolation labs: Candidates will be checked before entry inside the exam centre using the thermo-guns. Candidates with little or major COVID symptoms will be allowed to take the NEET PG 2022 exam inside an isolation lab.
• Compulsory use of face mask: No one will be allowed to appear for NEET PG test without the face mask. Candidates are not allowed to carry unnecessary items other than NEET PG admit card and relevant documents. Bottled drinking water will be provided inside the NEET PG exam centre 2022.
• COVID-19 protective gear safety kit: NEET PG test-takers will be provided with a protective gear safety kit containing, face mask, face shield and five sanitiser sachets. It is mandatory for aspirants to wear a face mask during and after the exam. The face shield can be taken off during the registration process and when face ID is required.
• The staggered exit of candidates from NEET PG test centres: After the completion of the exam, the staggered manner can be used to leave the NEET PG test centre. The directions and other regulations will be communicated by the centre in charge. The exit process will be completed over a period of 1 to 1.5 hours. Therefore, candidates must have patience.

NBE will announce the NEET PG 2022 result in an online mode. The result of NEET PG 2022 mentions the candidate's roll number and marks (out of 800). Candiadtes who have qualified in the NEET PG 2022 exam can download their scorecards from October 9 onwards. In order to qualify NBE NEET PG 2022, candidates need to secure the minimum cutoff percentile in the result. 

How to check NEET PG 2022 result?

• Visit natboard.edu.in and click on the NEET PG 2022 result link.
• They must enter their user ID and password
• The result will be displayed and must be downloaded by candidates

The NEET mark sheet cum result certificate can be downloaded to be used for admissions. This is in actual the result. The NEET scores will be passed on to the respective states to be used for their respective counselling procedures.   

NBE will release the cutoff of NEET PG 2022 along with the result in an online mode. The cutoff of NEET PG 2022 is the minimum marks that candidates need to score to qualify for the exam. The NEET PG cutoff is decided for different categories. In the previous session, Candidates can check NEET PG 2022 cutoff in the table below.

NEET PG Cutoff 2022            

Mode of Counselling: Online, Offline

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts counselling for NEET PG 2022 for admission to 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, all deemed/central universities and ESIC/AFMS colleges.

NEET PG counselling 2022 will be conducted by the Directorate General of Health Services (on behalf of the Medical Counselling Committee) for the seats under All India Quota and in Central and Deemed universities, while the state quota seat allotment process will be conducted by the respective state counselling authorities. Only qualified candidates will be eligible to participate in NEET PG 2022 counselling. 

All India Counselling of NEET PG 2022 will be for

• All India 50% quota
• Medical Educational Institutions of Central Govt.
• AFMS Institutions
• Universities established by an act of Parliament
• Deemed Universities

State Level NEET PG 2022 counselling will be for

• State Quota Seats in Government/Private Medical Institutions in a State Institutions established by State. Govt.
•  Universities established by an Act of State / Union Territory Legislature, Municipal Bodies Trust, society, Company or Minority Institutions

MCC will release the provisional first allotment list of NEET PG counselling 2022, while the final result will be made available later.  Once the seats are allotted, aspirants need to provide an option for up-gradation and also download the allotment letter. Thereafter, report to the allotted college with the relevant documents.

Only the qualified candidates who will secure the minimum cutoff percentile will be required to register with the counselling bodies. Two rounds of NEET PG 2022 counselling will be held. The mop-up round of NEET PG counselling will be conducted only for Deemed and Central Universities. Candidates allotted seats through NEET PG counselling 2022 will be required to report to the allotted colleges within the stipulated time for admission purposes.