National Eligibility cum Entrance

Test for Post-Graduation

(NEET PG) 2020

Conducted by
National Board of Examinations

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NEET PG exam pattern 2020 has been prescribed by the National
Board of Examinations. T he exam pattern of NEET PG 2020 includes
details such as the mode of the examination, language options,
duration of the examination, type of questions asked and the marking
system of the examination. Aspirants of the PG entrance test are
advised to go through the NEET PG exam pattern 2020 bef ore
starting their preparation. T his will not only help them prioritise the
subjects that are important but will also give a direction to their
preparation. Read the complete article to know everything about the
exam pattern of NEET PG 2020.

Highlights of NEET PG Exam Pattern 2020

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Mode of the examination Online
Medium of the examination English (only)
Duration of the examination 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Marks 1200
Number of questions 300
Type of questions Multiple-choice questions
Negative Marking Yes

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Understanding the NEET PG exam pattern 2020
Mode of the Examination: According to the exam pattern of NEET
PG 2020, the examination will be conducted in a computer-based
mode (online). Candidates can appear f or the NEET PG mock tests to
understand the NEET PG exam pattern.

Medium of the examination: Candidates do not have the option to

attempt NEET PG examination in regional languages. T he examination
will be held in English language only.

Duration of the examination: T he NEET PG exam pattern suggests

that the duration of the examination will be 3 hours and 30 minutes.

T otal number of questions asked in the examination: NEET PG

question paper will have 300 questions. T hese will be divided into
three sections:

Sect ion-wise
Subject
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Part A
Anatomy 17
Physiology 17
Biochemistry 16
Tot al number of quest ions f rom sect ion
50
A
Part B
Pathology 25

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 Pharmacology 20
Microbiology 20
Forensic Medicine 10
Social and Preventive Medicine 25
Tot al number of quest ions f rom sect ion
100
B
Part C
General Medicine Including Dermatology &
45
Venereology & Psychiatry
General Surgery Including Orthopedics,
45
Anaesthesia and Radio diagnosis
Obstetrics and Gynaecology 30
Paediatrics 10
ENT 10
Ophthalmology 10
Tot al number of quest ions f rom sect ion
150
C
Marking Scheme: NBE f ollows a negative marking system f or the
NEET PG exam. Ref er to the table given below to understand the
marking scheme

NEET PG Marking Scheme

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 Response Type Marks awarded
Correct answer (+) 4
Incorrect answer (-) 1
No response (unanswered questions) 0

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