NEET PG 2025 Date and Time: After completing the MBBS course, it is necessary to pass the NEET PG exam for admission in medical specialization or post-graduate courses. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released the NEET PG 2025 date. The NEET PG exam will be held on 15 June 2025 (Sunday) in two shifts. It will be conducted in computer-based (CBT) mode.
The first shift of the NEET PG 2025 exam will be from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm, and the second shift will be from 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm. All the latest updates related to NEET PG Exam 2025 can be checked on the official websites nbe.edu.in and natboard.edu.in. Many candidates feel that, like the CA exam, NEET PG may also be postponed. No information has been given about this yet. Therefore, for now, one should focus on the final revision of NEET PG.
Who cannot appear for the NEET PG 2025 exam?
NBEMS has made some important rules for NEET PG 2025 eligibility. If you do not fit its criteria, you may be barred from appearing for NEET PG i.e., your application may be cancelled. Candidates who do not have a recognised MBBS degree or have not done MCI/NMC registration or have not completed 12 12-month internship cannot appear for NEET PG 2025. NEET PG 2025 admit cards will be released on 11 June 2025. NEET PG 2025 result is expected by 15 July 2025.
How to prepare for NEET PG 2025?
NEET PG is a national-level entrance exam. Passing NEET PG is necessary for admission in MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses of various medical colleges. NEET PG is included in the list of the toughest exams in the country. Before NEET PG 2025, it is important to understand its exam pattern. 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) will be asked in the NEET PG exam 2025. 3 hours and 30 minutes will be given to solve this medical entrance exam.
Understand the NEET PG exam pattern and syllabus
Total questions: 200 MCQs
Time: 3.5 hours
NEET PG marking scheme: +4 marks for every correct answer, -1 mark for wrong answer, 0 marks for unanswered question.
Mode: Online (computer-based)
Sectional timing: The Time limit may be fixed for each section.
NEET PG Syllabus: NEET PG syllabus is based on the MBBA course syllabus. NEET PG syllabus can be checked on the official website of NBEMS nbe.edu.in. NEET PG Syllabus is mainly divided into 3 parts:
Pre-clinical: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry
Para-clinical: Pharmacology, Microbiology, Pathology, Forensic Medicine, Community Medicine
Clinical: Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Radiology, Anesthesia
NEET PG 2025 Strategy
Time Management: Study for 8-10 hours daily,
Topic-wise Priority: Read high-weightage topics (Medicine, Surgery, Pharmacology, Pathology) first. Cover short and easy topics (ENT, Ophthalmology, Dermatology) first, then move on to medium and long topics.
Daily Timetable: Allocate a specific time for each subject. Example:
Morning: Pre-clinical subjects (2 hours)
Afternoon: Para-clinical subjects (3 hours)
Evening: Clinical subjects (3 hours)
Night: Revision and MCQs practice (1-2 hours)
Which books to use for NEET PG preparation?
Anatomy: Gray’s Anatomy, BD Chaurasia
Physiology: Guyton and Hall
Biochemistry: Harper’s Biochemistry
Pharmacology: KD Tripathi
Pathology: Robbins and Cotran
Medicine: Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine
Surgery: Bailey & Love
For revision: Self-assessment and review books (like Prepladder, Marrow Notes)
Online resources: Video lectures, MCQs, and mock tests are available on platforms like Prepladder, Marrow, DAMS, and Dr. Bhatia’s Classes.
Previous Years Question Papers (PYQs): This will give you an idea about the exam pattern and important topics.
Practice with NEET PG mock tests
Use the mock tests available on the official website of NBEMS and other platforms (Prepladder, Marrow). Give at least 1-2 mock tests a week. Analyze your mistakes after each mock test and work on weak areas. Solve 50-100 MCQs daily to increase speed and accuracy. Practice solving 200 questions in 3.5 hours during mock tests. This will help with time management.
How to revise NEET PG?
Short Notes: Make notes of highlights, formulas, and important points for each topic. Use sticky notes.
Revision Schedule: Revise the entire syllabus at least 2 times before the last week. Pay special attention to high-weightage topics.
Important Topics: Give priority to frequently asked topics in each subject (eg, drugs in pharmacology, neoplasia in pathology).
Useful information
Health: Take a balanced diet, exercise daily and ensure 6-8 hours of sleep.
Avoid negative marking: 1 mark is deducted for a wrong answer. So choose the answer only if you are sure.
Stay away from fake news: Limit the use of social media to avoid misinformation and rumours. Consider only the information appearing on the website as final.
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