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The National Board of Examinations (NBE) has begun the online application for the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test – Post Graduate (NEET-PG) 2021. Applicants who are planning for the NEET PG assessment can apply online by visiting the authority site – nbe.edu.in. The last date to submit online applications for NEET PG 2021 is March 15.
NEET PG 2021 Eligibility Criteria:
The NEET PG aspirants should have a legitimate MBBS degree or a temporary declaration perceived by the Medical Counseling Committee and they should finish their internship period at the latest June 30, 2021. The qualified applicant should likewise have a temporary or perpetual medical registration certificate given by MCI or a State Medical Council.
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Significant Dates:
Processes | Timelines |
Availability of the Information | 23rd February 2021 Onwards |
Online Submission of Application | 23rd February (3 PM Onwards) to 15th March 2021(Till 11:55PM) |
Edit Window for All the Candidates | 19th March 2021 to 21st March 2021 |
Final Edit Window to rectify Deficient/Incorrect Images: 1. Photograph 2. Signature 3. Thumb Impression | 2nd April 2021 to 4th April 2021 |
Issue of Admit Card | 12th April 2021 |
Examination Date | 18th April 2021 |
Declaration of Result By | 31st May 2021 |
NEET PG 2021: Major Changes This Year
1. NEET PG Exam Pattern:
The NBE has brought a significant change in the exam pattern of NEET PG 2021. The complete number of questions has been reduced to 200 as compared with 300 questions were asked previously in the NEET PG 2020 paper. In this way, the maximin marks that can be acquired in the NEET PG 2021 has additionally been decreased from 1200 to 800. Though, the qualifying criteria remains the same as NEET PG 2020.
2. Syllabus:
The syllabus for the exam shall comprise of subject/ knowledge area as per Graduate Medical Education Regulations issued by the erstwhile Medical Council of India with prior approval of the Govt of India.
3. Marking Scheme:
Remains the same
Allocation of marks for each MCQ shall be as follows:
Correct Response |
4 Marks |
Incorrect Response |
1 Mark |
Unattempted Question |
Zero |
4. NEET PG Exam Timings:
The NBE has likewise changed the pattern of the exam this year. In any case, the span of the test stays as before i.e., 3 hours 30 minutes. The NEET PG 2021 exam will be led from 2 PM to 5:30 PM. It was between 3:30 PM to 7 PM during NEET PG 2020. Though the entry to the aspirants will start at 12 PM and shut down at 1:30 PM.
5. Increment in NEET PG Application Fee:
The NBE has expanded the assessment charge for NEET PG 2021. The application expense is ₹5015 for general and OBC applicants and ₹3835 for SC, ST, PwD applicants. In 2020, the application charge for general and OBC class was ₹ 3750 and has expanded by 33% this year. Additionally, the assessment expense for SC/ST/PwD class applicants was ₹ 2750 and has expanded by 40%.
Category of Candidate |
EXAMINATION FEE |
GST @ 18% |
TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE* |
General and OBC |
Rs. 4250/- |
Rs. 765/- |
Rs. 5015/- |
SC, ST, PWD |
Rs. 3250/- |
Rs. 585/- |
Rs. 3835/- |
6. Expansion in NEET PG Exam Centers:
The centers for examination for the NEET PG 2021 have been expanded from 165 to 255. This has been done to maintain social distancing inside the test corridors and try to avoid crowding considering the COVID-19 pandemic.
7. NEET PG Tie-breaking Criteria:
In case of at least two applicants getting a similar score, the merit position will be resolved utilizing just four standards this year. Prior, there were eight rules for tie-breaking. The four measures incorporate – Candidate having a more noteworthy number of right answers in the exam; having a less number of negative answers in the paper; Older competitor will be set at a superior position in the merit, and aspirant getting higher total marks in all the MBBS Professional Examinations will be set at a superior merit position.
8. Real time Photograph:
A real time photo taken by the webcam/in-fabricated camera of the PC framework is required while filling the online application structure alongside the pre-saved recent photo.
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