Subject-wise Marks allocation for NEET PG 2019

NEET-PG 2019 exam is only a few months away! The exam will be conducted January 6th, 2019. In this Marrow blog post, exam aspirants can find a detailed subject-wise MCQ weightage and important information according to the 2019 NBE Information Bulletin to assist in planning your preparation and revision and score high in the coming NEET-PG entrance examination 2019.

Subject-wise Distribution of Questions

The syllabus for NEET PG exam will comprise of subjects and knowledge areas as per the Graduate Medical Education Regulations issued by Medical Council of India with prior approval of Government of India. The syllabus will include all course studies including clinical, paraclinical and other subjects during the course study of MBBS. NEET-PG 2019 exam consists of 19 subjects. Hence, having an idea about the weightage of questions from each subject is important. The following table will help you in getting an idea of the subject wise distribution of questions in NEET-PG 2019 examination. Note that the weightage of MCQs in each speciality is indicative and purely provisional. NBE reserves its right to alter/vary/amend the same.

Table – NEET PG 2019 –  Subject wise weightage of questions updated according to the NBE Information Bulletin 2019

Sl No:	Subject	Subject wise weightage of questions (in nos*)
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 & Radiodiagnosis	45
11.	Obstetrics and Gynaecology	30
12.	Paediatrics	10
13.	ENT	10
14.	Ophthalmology	10
	Grand Total	300

The highest weightage subjects are Surgery and related specialities, Medicine and related specialities, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Social and Preventive Medicine and Pathology. Faculty at Marrow recommend that you give higher priority for such high weightage subjects while preparation or revision in order to score high.

Important Information regarding NEET PG 2019

The online submission of application form for NEET-PG 2019 begins on 2nd November,
2018 to 22nd November, 2018 from 06:00 PM onwards.

Online applications can be accessed and completed till 11:55 PM on 22nd November, 2018.

1. Availability of Information Bulletin: 2nd November, 2018 onwards
2. Online submission of application form: 2nd November – 22nd November, 2018
3. Examination Date: 6th January, 2019
4. Declaration of Results: By 31st January, 2019

Submission of application form for appearing in the NEET-PG 2019 is to be undertaken online at the website www.nbe.edu.in.

Application forms CANNOT be submitted offline / printed copy by post.

The prescribed exam fee of Rs. 2750/- (for SC/ST/PWD(PH) candidates) and Rs. 3750/- (for General/OBC candidates) should be remitted through payment gateway provided using a Credit Card or a Debit Card issued by banks in India or through Internet banking. For more information, please visit the website www.nbe.edu.in

The Cutoff Date for completion of internship towards determination of eligibility for appearing in NEET-PG 2019 shall be 31st March 2019.

SCOPE OF NEET-PG 2019

NEET-PG 2019 shall be the only single eligibility cum entrance examination for admission to Postgraduate MD/MS/Diploma Courses for the academic session 2019 which will include the following:

i. All India 50% quota seats (all States except Jammu & Kashmir)
ii. State quota seats. (including the state of Jammu & Kashmir)
iii. All Private Medical Colleges, Institutions & Universities/Deemed Universities all across the country
iv. Armed Forces Medical Services Institutions.
v. DNB Broad specialty courses.

The following Medical institutions are not covered by centralized admissions for MD/MS seats through NEET- PG for 2019 session:

i. AIIMS, New Delhi and other AIIMS
ii. PGIMER, Chandigarh
iii. JIPMER, Puducherry
iv. NIMHANS, Bengaluru
v. Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum

Scheme of Examination

The exam shall be conducted on a single day in a single session.

Syllabus: The syllabus for NEET-PG shall comprise of subjects/knowledge areas as per the Graduate Medical Education Regulations issued by Medical Council of India with prior approval of Government of India. Kindly refer to the MCI website www.mciindia.org for complete document.

NEET-PG shall be a multiple choice questions exam delivered on computer based platform (CBT).

The examination comprises of 300 Multiple Choices, single correct response questions in English language only. Time allotted is 3hr 30 min. The question paper shall be divided into 3 parts (Part A, B and C) each containing 50, 100, 150 MCQs respectively. The distribution of MCQs in these parts shall be as per the table above.

Negative marking: There shall be 25% negative marking for incorrect answers No marks will be deducted for unattempted questions.

Possession/Use of Mobile Phones/Electronic Devices is strictly prohibited in the premises of NBE Examination Centre.

Candidates shall be liable for penal action for Possession/Use of Mobile Phone/Electronic Devices

During the examination candidates are given an option to mark any question, whether attempted or not, for review which means that candidate has been given an option to go through these questions again before the examination time ends. Candidates may note that such questions which are marked for review shall be evaluated as per the marking scheme indicated above.

Admit Card and Test Day Documentary Requirements

At the time of online submission of application form, candidate will be required to choose the city in which he/she wants to take the test. The choice of city will depend on availability of the test centers in a particular city and the allotment shall be done on first come first serve basis.

During the submission of online application form, candidate will be able to see only those cities where testing seats are available. While the city will be chosen by the candidate himself / herself at the time of online submission of application form, allotment of test centre/venue in the chosen city shall be done by NBE.

In case testing seat is not available in the State in which you prefer to appear in NEET-PG 2019, you can choose the option OTHERS from the list of States at the time of selection of the State during online submission of application form.

NBE will make all efforts to ensure that the candidate is allotted a testing centre in the State of correspondence address of the candidate.

In case testing seat is not available in the concerned State due to logistic, administrative and other reasons, testing centre in a nearby State shall be allocated. Such candidates shall be informed about their testing city within 15 days of the close of the registration window.

Candidates will be informed regarding their test venue approximately 7 days before the examination day.

Requests for change of testing centre / city shall not be entertained. Candidates are advised not to canvass for the same.

At the end of online submission of application form, the candidate will get a computer generated acknowledgement at the registered email id of the candidate.

Admit card will be issued to the candidate once testing venue has been allotted to the candidate by NBE in the city chosen by the candidate during online submission of application form.

Candidates will be informed through SMS alerts and Public Notice regarding downloading of the admit card through website from 30th December 2018.

Candidates are required to download their admit card from the website and affix their latest passport size photograph in the space provided on the admit card. Admit card will not be sent to the candidates by Post.

The photograph should have the following specifications:

• Size of photograph : minimum 35×45 mm with at least 75% coverage of face & head of the candidate.
• A caption indicating the name of the candidate and date of capturing the photograph should be there at the bottom of the photograph.
• Background of the Photograph : white
• The photograph needs to display full front view of the face. Please look directly into the camera with a neutral expression.
• Please avoid photograph with reflection or shadow on the face with red eyes.
• The photograph needs to be printed on a high quality paper with at least 600 dpi Resolutions.
• The photograph must not have kinks, scratches and stains. 8.5 Candidates MUST bring to the test centre the following documents: (Unfair means case shall be registered against the candidates submitting false/ forged documents.)
• Printed copy of the Admit Card with Photo of the candidate pasted on it; &
• Photocopy of Permanent / Provisional SMC/MCI registration, to be retained by the test centre &
• Any one of the authorized photo IDs (must be original, valid and non-expired)
i. PAN card
ii. Driving License
iii. Voter ID
iv. Passport
v. Aadhaar Card (With photograph)

In case, any candidate reports to the test center with e-Aadhaar card with Aadhaar number printed on it as proof of identity, the e-Aadhaar card should be a good quality colour print out with clearly visible photograph. The photograph should not have kinks, scratches and stains, and should definitely match with the candidate presenting the e-Aadhaar card. Decision of NBE in this regard shall be final.

Indian/OCI citizen who have obtained their Primary Medical Qualification outside India and do not have SMC/MCI registration should bring their original screening test pass certificate issued on NBE letterhead. Foreign Nationals who are desirous to appear in NEET-PG are required to bring their passport (original & valid) to the test centre along with any other documents as a proof of they being a medical practitioner in their country.

The name on the photo identification must match with the name as shown on the Admit card. If the name has been changed due to events such as marriage; candidate must show the relevant document at the time of exam.

Candidates may kindly note that they have to report by the time as indicated. Candidates reporting late or beyond the prescribed time shall not be allowed to appear in the exam. Candidates are advised to acquaint themselves with the test centre location one day prior to the testing day and ensure that they report to the test centre within the prescribed time.

Steps in online submission of application form:

The following sequence shall be observed while filing the online application form:

a. Fill the registration form for obtaining User ID and Password.

b. User ID and Password will be sent through SMS and Email ID.

c. Fill the application form and Upload your photograph & signature.

d. Choose your Test City.

e. Submission of fees.

f. Take a print out of the filled Application form with Transaction ID printed on it.

The validity of the result of NEET-PG 2019 shall be only for the current admission session i.e. 2019 admission session for MD/MS/PG Diploma courses and cannot be carried forward for the next session of admissions for MD/MS/PG Diploma courses.

Kindly note that the registration of admissions for MD/MS/PG Diploma courses is governed by Post Graduate Medical Education Regulations issued by Medical Council of India with prior approval of Central Government and the Judgments of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India

NEET- PG is a proprietary examination and is conducted by National Board of Examinations. The contents of this exam are confidential, proprietary and are owned by National Board of Examinations.

NBE explicitly prohibits the candidate from publishing, reproducing or transmitting any or some contents of this test, in whole or in part, in any form or by any means verbal or written, electronic or mechanical or for any purpose.

No content of this exam must be shared with friends, acquaintances or third parties including sharing through online means or via social media. Social media includes but not limited to SMS, Whatsapp, Facebook, Twitter, Hangouts, Blogs etc. using either one’s own account or proxy account(s).

By registering for and /or appearing in NEET-PG the candidate explicitly agrees to the above Non Disclosure Agreement and general terms of use for NEET- PG as contained in this Information Bulletin & NEET- PG website www.nbe.edu.in.

Violation of any act or breach of the same shall be liable for penal action and cancellation of the candidature at the bare threshold.

Marrow wishes all the aspirants good luck for the preparations and exams.

Please find the Marrow subject-wise Study Planner for NEET PG here. 

You can calculate the number of days of preparation required for each subject by giving the total number of days left. To input the total number of days left, please download this sheet and open it in Excel.

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