NEET Post Graduate (National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test - Post Graduate) 2018 is an all India entrance exam for admission to all the MS/MD or Post Graduate Diploma courses to government and private medical colleges. Aspirants can get information, detail and additionally register for the NEET Post Graduate 2018 on their official website www.nbe.edu.in.
Questions will be asked on the subjects that the aspirant studied during their MBBS or BDS undergraduate course.
Features | Description |
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Method of Organize | Online |
Type of Questions | Objective Type (MCQs) |
Number of Questions | 300 |
Time Allotted | 3hr 30 min |
Negative Marking | No |
Syllabus | As per Graduate Medical Education Regulation |
Total Number of Questions | 300 |
Method of Exam | Computer Based Test |
Medium of Exam | English Language only |
Marking Scheme | 1 mark for every accurate response. There is no negative marking |
Maximum Marks | 300 |
Language | English |
NEET Post Graduate 2018 test will be computer-based and will have objective type multiple questions. Aspirants have to clear the test within the estimated time i.e. 3 hr 30 min. Aspirant will get one mark for each accurate response and there will be no negative marking for the wrong response. There will be total 300 questions and the aspirant can score maximum 300 marks in the exam.
The Demo test will be a sample of the online exam that is organizeed to guide the aspirants with the navigation and functionality of the NEET Post Graduate Exam. Aspirants must know that these demo questions do not recurrent the difficulty level of the actual test. It is a tutorial that focuses on using the features of the test like navigating between screens, selecting, de-selecting, reviewing and marking answers etc., it also comprises some demo questions which will help the aspirants to exercise these features.
The 15 minutes tutorial contains a series of screens that will guide the aspirant to attempt NEET-Post Graduate computer-based test. This tutorial will give a chance to the aspirant to try all the features, such as navigating between questions, select, de-select, review, mark and change answers etc. After completing the tutorial, aspirants have to accept a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before starting the test. Aspirants are advised to go via the entire tutorial of 15 minutes before starting the actual exam.
It is very important to note that aspirants may appear for NEET Post Graduate exam either in Forenoon Session or in Afternoon Session but they cannot appear in both sessions.
Events | Forenoon Session | Afternoon Session |
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Beginning time of reporting counter | 9:00 AM | 2:45 PM |
Closing time of reporting counter | 9:30 AM | 3:15 PM |
Check-in Process | 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM | 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM |
Commencement of Exam | 10:00 AM | 3:45 PM |
End of Exam | 1:45 PM | 7:30 PM |
Note: It comprises test tutorial of 15 minutes.
NEET-Post Graduate exam follows the syllabus formulated as per Graduate Medical Education Regulations notified by the Medical Council of India. The aspirants have to prepare for subjects, they have studied during MBBS. The subject-wise distribution of questions is given below in the table:
Subject | Weightage of Questions |
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Anatomy | 15 |
Physiology | 15 |
Biochemistry | 15 |
Pharmacology | 20 |
Microbiology | 20 |
Pathology | 25 |
Forensic Medicine | 10 |
Social and Preventive Medicine | 25 |
Medicine, Dermatology and Venereology | 37 |
Surgery, Orthopaedics, Anaesthesia, & ENT | 46 |
Radiotherapy & Radiodiagnosis | 12(6+6) |
Gynaecology & Obstetrics | 25 |
Paediatrics | 15 |
Psychiatry | 10 |
Ophthalmology | 10 |
Total | 300 |
The syllabus of the NEET Post Graduate 2018 entrance exam includes of all the subjects that were in the aspirantโs syllabus while pursuing MBBS and BDS programs. The subjects are in accordance with the Graduate Medical Education Regulations alloted by MCI after the approval of the Indian Government. Aspirants can refer to the MCI website www.mciindia.org for more information.
The following table summarizes the syllabus for NEET Post Graduate 2018:
Subject | Topics |
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Pathology | Cell injury, Cell death and adaptations, Acute and chronic inflammation, Tissue Repair, Regeneration, Healing and Fibrosis, Hemodynamic Disorders, thrombosis and shock, Diseases of the immune system Neoplasia. Genetic and Pediatric Diseases, Environmental and Nutritional Diseases, General pathology of Infectious Diseases, The Blood vessels, The Heart, hematopoietic and lymphoid systems, The lung, The kidney and its collecting system. The oral cavity and Gastrointestinal tract, The liver, Gallbladder and Biliary tract, The pancreas, The male genital system, The female genital system and breast, The Endocrine system, The musculoskeletal system, The skin, The nervous system, Miscellaneous Topics |
Pharmacology | General Pharmacological Principles, Drugs acting on Autonomic Nervous system, Autacoids and Concerned Drugs, Respiratory and Concerned Drugs, Hormones and Concerned Drugs. Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System, Cardiovascular Drugs, Drugs Acting on the kidney, Drugs Affecting Blood and Blood pattern, Gastrointestinal Drugs, Antimicrobial Drugs, Chemotherapy of Neoplastic Diseases, Miscellaneous Drugs |
Biochemistry | Structures and functions of proteins and Enzymes, Bioenergetics and the metabolism of Carbohydrate and lipids, Metabolism of proteins and amino acids, Structures. function and replication of informational macromolecules, Biochemistry of extracellular and intracellular communication, Nutrition, Digestion and Absorption , Vitamins and minerals, Intracellular traffic and sorting of proteins, Glycoproteins, The extracellular matrix. Muscles and the cytoskeleton, Plasma proteins and immunoglobulins, Homeostasis and thrombosis, Red and white blood cells, Metabolism of xenobiotics, The Human genome project, Miscellaneous Topics |
Microbiology | Methods and Techniques, Immunology, Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology, Miscellaneous Topics |
Orthopaedics | Fractures and Injuries, Infections of bones and joints, Bone tumours, CTEV, PIVD, Back pain, Degenerative and metabolic bone disease, Miscellaneous Bone diseases |
Preventive and Social Medicine | Man and Medicine: Towards health for all, Concept of Health and Diseases, Principles of Epidemiology and Epidemiologic Methods, Screening for Disease, Epidemiology of Communicable Diseases. Epidemiology of chronic Non-Communicable Diseases and Conditions, Health programs in India, Demography and Family planning, Preventive Medicine in Obstetrics Pediatrics and Geriatrics, Nutrition & Health, Social Sciences and Health. Environment and Health, Hospital Waste Management, Disaster Management, Occupational Health, Genetics and Health, Mental Health, Health Information and Basic Medical Statistics, Communication for Health Education, Health Planning and Management, Healthcare of the community, International Health, Miscellaneous Topics |
ENT | Diseases of Ear, Diseases of Nose and Paranasal Sinuses, Diseases of the oral cavity and salivary Glands, Diseases of the pharynx, Diseases of Larynx and trachea. Diseases of Esophagus, Recent advances, Clinical methods in ENT and Neck masses, Operative surgery, Miscellaneous Topics |
Anatomy | The thorax, The Abdomen, The Pelvis, The perineum, The upper limb, The lower limb, The Head and Neck, The Back, Miscellaneous Topics |
Surgery | Gastrointestinal Surgery, Urogenital Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Hernia, Umbilicus and Abdominal wall Cardiothoracic Surgery. Burns, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Transplantation and oncology, Head Injury, Miscellaneous Topics |
Ophthalmology | Anatomy and development of the eye, Clinical methods in ophthalmology, Optics and refraction, Disease of the conjunctiva, Disease of the cornea, Disease of the sclera, Disease of the Uveal tract, Disease of the lens, Glaucoma, Disease of the vitreous, Disease of the Retina, Vision and neuro-ophthalmology, Strabismus and Nystagmus, Disease of the lids. Disease of the lacrimal apparatus, Disease of the orbit, Ocular injuries, Basic principles of ocular therapy, Systemic ophthalmology, Community Ophthalmology, Miscellaneous Topics |
Medicine | Infectious diseases, tropical medicine and sexually transmitted diseases, Cell and molecular biology and genetic disorders, Clinical Immunology, Nutrition, Gastrointestinal disease, Liver. biliary tract and pancreatic disease, Haematological disease, Medical oncology including haematological malignancy, Rheumatology and bone disease, Renal disease, Water electrolyte and acid-base balance, Cardiovascular disease. Respiratory disease, Intensive care medicine, Drug therapy and Poisoning, Environmental medicine, Endocrine disease, Diabetes Mellitus & other metabolic disorders, Neurological disease, Miscellaneous Topics |
Gynaecology | Diseases & Injury to the female genital tract, Conception, Birth control and MTP, Trophoblastic diseases, Ectopic gestation and disorders of menstruation. Tumours and its therapy, PID, Chronic pelvic pain, Endometriosis, Miscellaneous Topics |
Obstetrics | Normal pregnancy, Complications of pregnancy, Medical and surgical illness complicating Pregnancy Pre-term labour, PROM, Postmaturity, IUD, Malposition. Malpresentation, Cord prolapse, Prolonged labour, obstructed labour, Diseases of Foetus and newborn, Operative Obstetrics, Special topics in obstetrics, Miscellaneous Topics |
Forensic Medicine | Medical Jurisprudence, Autopsy, Death, Postmortem changes, Injuries and wounds, Thermal death, Starvation, Mechanical Asphyxia, Sexual offences and Abortion, Poisoning, Psychotropic drugs, Asphyxiants, Miscellaneous Topics |
Pediatrics | Growth and development, Disorders of growth and development, Adolescent health and development, Fluids and electrolytes, Nutrition and macronutrient disorders. Micronutrient in health & Disease, Newborn infants, Immunity and Immunization, Infectious diseases, Common protozoal & Helminthic infections, Diseases of Gastrointestinal system and liver, Hematological disorders, Disease of Ear nose and throat. Respiratory System, Disorders of the Cardiovascular system, Disorders of the Kidney and urinary tract, Endocrine and Metabolic disorders, Neuromuscular disorders, Malignancy in childhood, Collagen vascular Disorders, Genetic disorders, Inborn mistakes of metabolism. Ophthalmology: Ocular manifestations of systemic disorders common skin disorders and leprosy, Poisoning and Accidents, Pediatric critical care, Practical Processes, Rational drug therapy, Integrated management of childhood illness, Miscellaneous Topics |
Psychiatry | Cognitive disorders, Schizophrenia, Mood disorders, Anxiety disorders, Adjustment disorders, Somatoform disorders. Sexual disorders, Eating, Sleep and Individuality disorder, Impulse control disorders, Miscellaneous Topics |
Dermatology | Disorders of Pigmentation, Allergic disorders, Papulosquamous disorders, Papulo vesicular disorders. Systemic disorders with Cutaneous features, Leprosy, Fungal infections, Scabies, Pediculosis, STD, Malignant Skin disease, Miscellaneous Topics |
Radiology | Physics and Technique, Diagnostic features and signs, Systemic Radiology, Miscellaneous Topics |
Radiotherapy | Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy, Nuclear medicine, Miscellaneous Topics |
Physiology | Digestion and Absorption, Respiration, Cardiovascular Physiology, Nervous System, Excretion, Endocrine System, Sensory organs, Muscles, Miscellaneous Topics |
Anaesthesia | General Anaesthesia, Regional Anaesthesia, Drugs used for Anaesthesia, Anaesthesia in coexisting diseases, Critical Care, Miscellaneous Topics |
The following reference books will help the aspirant in preparing for NEET Post Graduate 2018. These books have questions bearing the accurate exam format and will give aspirants an idea on the various types and category of questions they can expect from the different subjects.
Book Name | Author | ISBN |
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DAMS Beat The NEET | Sumer K Sethi | 978-8184451214 |
All India Post Graduate Medical Entrance Exam with Responses | Gupta, Krishnamurthy & Sethi | 978-8123925776 |
Postgraduate Medical Entrance Exam, Volume 2 & 3 | Amit Tripathi & Ashish Gupta | 978-9380438771 |
DNB CET Review for Primary and Post Diploma | Vaibhav Bharat & Ishad Aggarwal | 978-8189477219 |
Self Assessment and Review of NEET Format Question | Arvind Arora | 978-9380438658 |
The following details are important and must be noted before NEET Post Graduate 2018: