In India, applicants wishing to be admitted to different postgraduate medical programs, including Master of Surgery (MS), Postgraduate Diploma, and Doctor of Medicine (MD), must take the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduates, or NEET PG. A single-window entrance exam called NEET PG determines a candidate's eligibility for postgraduate medical programs offered by different medical schools around the nation.

For medical graduate hoping to pursue postgraduate study in a variety of specialization, the NEET PG exam is a prerequisite. It attempts to provide a uniform and  equitable assessment of applicants’ knowledge and abilities, offering an open and merit-based admission procedure for postgraduate medical education in India. 

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates will be able to take the undergraduate medical entrance exam if they meet the NEET eligibility requirements listed below and submit their applications by the deadline. It is now required of aspirants who want to study medicine overseas but yet return to India to complete NEET. The following qualifications are required in order to take the NEET UG 2024 exam:

Minimum age: As of December 31, of the year of admission, candidates must have become 17 years old.

Maximum age limit for NEET exam: The exam has no upper age limit.

Citizens: The test is open to Indian citizens, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), and foreign nationalities.

Each category's necessary class 12 percentage for the NEET 2024 exam is different and is shown below. The 12th grade NEET eligibility marks that are taken into consideration are the total marks for PCB subjects only:

UR = 50%, OBC/SC/ST = 40%, and PWD = 40%.

Qualification of NEET Exam 2024- The candidate must have completed Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects from an accredited board and have earned a 10+2 or comparable grade. Applicants for NEET who appear in class 12 or above are also eligible to apply. Those who pass class 12 and are pursuing biology as an extra subject are also qualified.

Exam Pattern

The NEET 2024 exam design specifies that it will be an offline, three-hour test that lasts for twenty minutes, using paper and pencil. There will be 200 questions on Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in the exam; 180 of those questions must be answered. There will be four answer alternatives or multiple-choice questions with an objective format. Using a blue or black ballpoint pen, shade the corresponding circle on the OMR page to indicate which response option is accurate.

There will be two portions for each subject, with 35 and 15 questions in each. In Section B, candidates must attempt 10 of the 15 questions, but in Section A, all 35 questions must be attempted. It is anticipated that the NEET UG 2024 exam format would not change from the previous year. A new NEET exam design for 2024 cannot be totally ruled out, nevertheless, considering the significant changes made to the syllabus and eligibility requirements. 

Syllabus

The 2024 NEET syllabus has seen significant alterations. On November 22, NTA made available the NEET 2024 syllabus PDF. NMC has previously made the syllabus available on its official website. The NTA claims that providing the NEET curriculum PDF before of the application form or information pamphlet will assist students in organizing their study appropriately. The chapters are not divided between Class 11 and Class 12 chapters, in contrast to prior years. Additionally, the Chemistry portion of the NMC NEET syllabus has been divided into three sections: Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Physical Chemistry. In all three courses, several chapters and topics have been deleted, although other topics have also been added.

Subjects,

Pre-clinical Subjects

·         Anatomy

·         Physiology

·         Biochemistry

Para-Clinical Subjects

·         Pharmacology

·         Microbiology

·         Pathology

·         Forensic Medicine

·         Social and Preventive Medicine

Clinical Subjects

·         Medicine Dermatology and Venereology

·         Surgery, Orthopedics and Anesthesia,

·         Radiodiagnosis

·         Obstetrics and Gynecology

·         Pediatrics

·         Ophthalmology

·         ENT

1        Pre-Clinical Syllabus

Anatomy Syllabus- Anatomical terminology, General features of bones & Joints, General features of Muscle, General features of skin and fascia, General features of the cardiovascular system, General Features of lymphatic system, Introduction to the nervous system, Features of individual bones (Upper Limb), Pectoral region, Axilla, Shoulder and Scapular region, Arm & Cubital fossa, Forearm & hand (General Features, Joints, radiographs & surface marking), Features of individual bones (Lower Limb), Front & Medial side of thigh, Gluteal region & back of thigh, Hip Joint, Knee joint, Anterolateral compartment of leg & dorsum of foot, Back of Leg & Sole (General Features, Joints, radiographs & surface marking), Thoracic cage, Heart & Pericardium, Mediastinum, Lungs & Trachea, Thorax, Skull osteology, Scalp, Face & parotid region, Posterior triangle of neck, Cranial cavity, Orbit, Anterior Triangle, Temporal and Infratemporal regions, Submandibular region, Deep structures in the neck, Mouth, Pharynx & Palate, Cavity of Nose, Larynx, Tongue, Organs of hearing and equilibrium, Eyeball, Back Region, Head & neck Joints, Histology, Development, Radiography & Surface marking, Anterior abdominal wall, Posterior abdominal wall, Male external genitalia, Abdominal cavity, Pelvic wall and viscera, Perineum, Vertebral column, Sectional Anatomy, Histology & Embryology, Osteology, Radiodiagnosis, Surface marking, Meninges & CSF, Spinal Cord, Medulla Oblongata, Pons, Cerebellum, Midbrain, Cranial nerve nuclei & Cerebral hemispheres, Ventricular System, Epithelium histology, Connective tissue histology, Muscle histology, Nervous tissue histology, Blood Vessels, Glands & Lymphoid tissue, Bone & Cartilage, Integumentary System, Chromosomes, Patterns of Inheritance, Principle of Genetics, Chromosomal Aberrations & Clinical Genetics, Introduction to embryology, Gametogenesis and fertilization, Second week of development, 3rd to 8th week of development, Fetal membranes, Prenatal Diagnosis and Ethics in Anatomy.

Biochemistry Syllabus- Basic Biochemistry, Enzyme, Chemistry and Metabolism of Carbohydrates, Chemistry and Metabolism of Lipids, Chemistry and Metabolism of Proteins, Metabolism and homeostasis, Molecular biology, Nutrition, Extracellular Matrix, Oncogenesis and immunity and Biochemical Laboratory Tests.

Physiology Syllabus- General Physiology, Hematology, Nerve and Muscle Physiology, Gastro-intestinal Physiology, Cardiovascular Physiology (CVS), Respiratory Physiology, Renal Physiology, Endocrine Physiology, Reproductive Physiology, Neurophysiology and Integrated Physiology.

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2        Para- clinical Syllabus

Introduction to Pathology, Cell Injury and Adaptation, Amyloidosis, Inflammation, Healing and repair, Hemodynamic disorders, Neoplastic disorders, Basic diagnostic cytology, Immunopathology and AIDS, Infections and Infestations, Genetic and pediatric diseases, Environmental and nutritional diseases, Introduction to hematology, Microcytic anemia, Macrocytic anemia, Hemolytic anemia, Aplastic anemia, Leukocyte disorders, Lymph node and spleen, Plasma cell disorders, Hemorrhagic disorders, Blood banking and transfusion

Clinical Pathology (Tumors)-Gastrointestinal tract, Hepatobiliary system, Respiratory system, Cardiovascular system, Urinary Tract, Male Genital Tract, Female Genital Tract, Breast, Endocrine system, Bone and soft tissue, Skin, Central Nervous System and Eye.

Pharmacology- Basic principles of Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacology, Experimental Pharmacology and Communication.

Microbiology- General Microbiology and Immunity, CVS and Blood, Gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary system, Musculoskeletal system skin and soft tissue infections, Central Nervous System infections, Respiratory tract infections, Genitourinary & Sexually transmitted infections and Zoonotic diseases and miscellaneous.

Forensic Medicine- General Information, Forensic Pathology, Clinical Forensic Medicine, Medical Jurisprudence (Medical Law and ethics), Forensic Psychiatry, Forensic Laboratory investigation in medical legal practice, Emerging technologies in Forensic Medicine, General Toxicology, Chemical Toxicology, Pharmaceutical Toxicology, Bio toxicology, Sociomedical Toxicology, Environmental Toxicology, Skills in Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

Preventie and Social Medicine- Concept of Health and Disease, Relationship of social and behavioral to health and disease, Environmental Health Problems, Principles of health promotion and education, Nutrition, Basic statistics and its applications, Epidemiology Epidemiology of communicable and non- communicable diseases, Demography and vital statistics, Reproductive maternal and child health, Occupational Health, Geriatric services, Disaster Management, Hospital waste management, Mental Health, Health planning and management, Health care of the community, International Health, Essential Medicine and Recent advances in Community Medicine.

3        Clinical Subject Syllabus

Orthopedics- Skeletal Trauma, Poly trauma, Fractures, Musculoskeletal Infection, Skeletal Tuberculosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and associated inflammatory disorders, Degenerative disorders, Metabolic bone disorders, Poliomyelitis, Cerebral Palsy, Bone Tumors, Peripheral nerve injuries, Congenital lesions, Procedural Skills and Counselling Skills.

ENT- Anatomy and Physiology of ear, nose, throat, head & neck, Clinical Skills, Diagnostic and Therapeutic procedures in ENT and Management of diseases of ear, nose & throat.

Surgery- Metabolic response to injury, Shock, Blood and blood components, Burns, Wound healing and wound care, Surgical infections, Surgical Audit and Research, Ethics, Investigation of surgical patient, Pre, intra and post-operative management, Anesthesia and pain management, Nutrition and fluid therapy, Transplantation, Basic Surgical Skills, Biohazard disposal, Minimally invasive General Surgery, Trauma, Skin and subcutaneous tissue, Developmental anomalies of face, mouth and jaws, Oropharyngeal cancer, Disorders of salivary glands, Endocrine General Surgery: (Thyroid and parathyroid, Adrenal glands, Pancreas), Breast, Cardio-thoracic General Surgery- Chest - Heart and Lungs, Vascular disease, Abdomen, Urinary System. Penis, Testis and scrotum.

Ophthalmology- Visual Acuity Assessment, Lids and Adnexa, Orbit, Conjunctiva, Corneas, Sclera, Iris and Anterior chamber, Lens and Retina & optic Nerve.

Medicine- Heart Failure, Acute Myocardial Infarction/ IHD, Pneumonia, Fever and febrile syndromes, Liver disease, HIV, Rheumatologic problems, Hypertension, Anemia, Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic renal failure, Diabetes Mellitus, Thyroid dysfunction, Common malignancies, Obesity, GI bleeding, Diarrheal disorder, Headache, Cerebrovascular accident, Movement disorders, Envenomation, Poisoning, Mineral, Fluid Electrolyte and Acid base Disorder, Nutritional and Vitamin Deficiencies, Geriatrics, Miscellaneous Infections (e.g. Leptospirosis, Rabies, Tetanus) and the role of the physician in the community.

Obstetrics and Gynecology- Demographic and Vital Statistics, Anatomy of the female reproductive tract (Basic anatomy and embryology), Physiology of conception, Development of the fetus and the placenta, Preconception counselling, Diagnosis of pregnancy, Maternal Changes in pregnancy, Antenatal Care, Complications in early pregnancy, Antepartum hemorrhage, Multiple pregnancies, Medical Disorders in pregnancy, Labor, Abnormal Lie and Presentation; Maternal Pelvis, Operative obstetrics, Complications of the third stage, Lactation, Care of the new born, Normal and abnormal puerperium, Medical termination of pregnancy, Contraception, Vaginal discharge, Normal and abnormal puberty, Abnormal uterine bleeding, Amenorrhea, Genital injuries and fistulae, Genital infections, Infertility, Uterine fibroids, PCOS and hirsutism, Uterine prolapse, Menopause, Benign, Pre-malignant (CIN) and Malignant Lesions of the Cervix, Benign and malignant diseases of the uterus and the ovaries.

Paediatrics- Normal Growth and Development, Common problems related to Growth, Common problems related to Development -1 (Developmental delay , Cerebral palsy), Common problems related to Development-2 (Scholastic backwardness, Learning Disabilities , Autism , ADHD), Common problems related to behavior, Adolescent Health & common problems related to Adolescent Health, To promote and support optimal Breast feeding for Infants, Complementary Feeding, Normal nutrition, assessment and monitoring, Provide nutritional support , assessment and monitoring for common nutritional problems, Obesity in children, Micronutrients in Health and disease-1 (Vitamins ADEK, B Complex and C), Micronutrients in Health and disease -2: Iron, Iodine, Calcium, Magnesium, Toxic elements and free radicals and oxygen toxicity, Fluid and electrolyte balance, Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illnesses (IMNCI) Guideline, The National Health programs: NHM, The National Health Programs: RCH, National Programs, RCH - Universal Immunizations program, Care of the Normal New born, and High risk New born, Genito-Urinary system, Approach to and recognition of a child with possible Rheumatologic problem, Cardiovascular system- Heart Diseases, Diarrheal diseases and Dehydration, Malabsorption, Acute and chronic liver disorders, Pediatric Emergencies – Common Pediatric Emergencies, Respiratory system, Anemia and other Haemato-oncologic disorders in children, Systemic Pediatrics-Central Nervous system, Allergic Rhinitis , Atopic Dermatitis, Bronchial Asthma , Urticaria Angioedema, Chromosomal Abnormalities, Endocrinology, Vaccine preventable Diseases – Tuberculosis.

Psychiatry- Doctor patient relationship, Mental health, Introduction to psychiatry, Psychotic disorders (e.g. alcohol and substance abuse disorders, schizophrenia), Depression, Bipolar disorders, Anxiety disorders, Stress related disorders, Somatoform disorders, Personality disorders, Psychosomatic disorders, Psychosexual and gender identity disorders, Psychiatric disorders in childhood and adolescence, Mental retardation, Psychiatric disorders in the elderly, Psychiatric emergencies and Therapeutics.

Dermatology- Acne, Vitiligo, Papulosquamous disorders, Lichen Planus, Scabies, Pediculosis, Fungal Infections, Viral infections, Leprosy, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, HIV, Dermatitis and Eczema, Vesicubullous Lesions, Urticaria Angioedema, Pyoderma, Collagen Vascular disease, Nutritional Deficiencies and Skin and Systemic diseases and skin.

Radiology- Radiological Investment and Radiology safety.

Radiotherapy- Principles of Radiation Oncology (Radiotherapy), Radiation Protection, Radiobiology & Chemoradiation, Radiation Treatment Delivery & outcome and Cancer Prevention & Registries.

Anesthesia- Anesthesiology as a specialty, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Preoperative evaluation and medication, General Anesthesia, Regional anesthesia, post-anesthesia recovery, Intensive Care Management, Pain and its management, Fluids, Patient safety.