NEET PG 2023 - Counselling, Seat Allotment, Results, Cutoff, Live Updates

NEET PG 2023 (Counselling Commences by June 15)

NEET PG 2023 counselling process will begin by June 15, tentatively. All eligible students will be allowed to register themselves and choose their favorite college/ course. Earlier, the scorecard was released on March 26. Candidates can download the copy of scorecard from the official website of NBE, nbe.edu.in. NEET PG 2023 Result was declared on March 14, 2023. The postgraduate medical entrance exam was successfully conducted on March 5, 2023, from 9 AMto 12:30 PM. The difficulty level of the exam was Moderate. A detailed NEET PG Exam Analysis 2023 for the same is made available by CollegeDekho.

NBE is the official test-conducting authority. Important dates related to NEET PG 2023 result, counselling, seat allotment, cutoff etc. are shared @natboard.edu.in. The full form of NBE is denoted as the National Board of Examinations. It is responsible for conducting the NEET PG 2023 exams and for providing students admission to various MS (Master of Surgery)/ MD (Doctor of Medicine) and PG certificate courses across the country.

Aspirants must note that the full form of NEET PG is signified as the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test – Post Graduate. It is one of the most popular, national-level medical entrance exams conducted via computer-based mode. By appearing for the NEET PG 2023 exams, candidates can secure admission to 19,953 MD seats, 10,821 MS seats, and 1,979 PG Diploma seats. NEET PG scores are accepted by top institutes, universities, and colleges in the country.

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NEET PG 2023 Exam Paper Analysis

NEET PG 2023 exam paper analysis is out now that the exam has been conducted on March 5, 2023. Candidates can refer to the analysis to get an idea of the difficulty level and other trends observed in this year's exam.

NEET PG Exam Question Paper Analysis:

Year	NEET PG Paper Analysis
2023	The difficulty level of the exam was reported as moderate The question paper was lengthy and time consuming
2022	Mostly 90% of the questions were asked based on clinical scenarios. Questions from Pathology, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, ENT, Mycology, and Pharmacology were the most asked subjects in NEET PG 2022. Questions on COVID-19 were mainly asked in the paraclinical subject. No new element was present in the test and all the questions were based on the NEET PG 2023 official syllabus.
2021	Part C of the NEET PG 2021 exam paper was difficult compared to Part A and Part B The overall difficulty level of the NEET PG exam question paper was found to be moderate The center focus of the NEET PG question was around clinical knowledge as it comprises 60% of the total questions Most of the questions were asked from topics of preventive and social medicine, general medicine, and pharmacology The image-based questions comprised 20% of the paper. Topics like Ophthalmology, Forensic Medicine, and ENT witnessed the least number of questions.
2020	Questions from physiology, anatomy, and biochemistry were asked in abundance Around 54 questions from Part A were of moderate level difficulty Out of the 100 questions asked in Part B, around 25% were from only Social & Preventive medicine 20 direct questions were asked from Pharmacology and Microbiology 25 straightforward questions were asked from Pathology In part C of the NEET PG paper, Anesthesia & General Medicine and General Surgery including Orthopedics comprises maximum weightage

NEET PG 2023 Result

The NEET PG 2023 result was announced on March 14, 2023. Students can download the NEET PG 2023 result from the official website of NBE by following these steps:

Head over to the official website of the NBE
Click on the NEET PG 2023 result
Enter all the details asked on the page
Download the NEET PG 2023 result and check your scores
Make sure to take 2-3 printouts for future reference

NEET PG 2023 Highlights

The NEET PG 2023 exam will be held on March 5, 2023, across 255 exam cities pan India. Here are some other important highlights that one must know about.

Key NEET PG 2023 Highlights:

Events	Specification
Authority conducting the NEET PG 2023 exams	National Board of Examination (NBE)
NEET PG 2023 Exam for Course Level	Postgraduates
Mode of entrance test	Computed based, online
NEET PG 2023 exam time duration	210 minutes
Total Seats	10,821 MS 1979 PG Diploma 1338 DNB CET 19,953 MD
Total number of test cities for NEET PG 2023 exams	162 cities of India
Offered course	MD/ PG Diploma/ DNB post-MBBS/ MS
Total number of colleges	6,102 (MS/MD/PG Diploma) 649 Hospitals (DNB)
NEET PG 2023 exam	March 5, 2023
NEET PG 2023 eligibility criteria	MBBS or equivalent qualification

NEET PG 2023 Exam Dates

Refer below to find out all the crucial NEET PG 2023 important dates for your reference:

Events	Dates
NEET PG 2023 Online Registration Starts	January 7, 2023
Last date to register for NEET PG 2023	January 27, 2023
Edit Window for All the Candidates	January 30 - February 3, 2023
NEET PG 2023 Online Registration Re-Starts Again	February 9-12, 2023
Final Edit Window for All the Candidates	February 14-17, 2023
Final Edit Window for All the Candidates (Reopened for Image Correction)	February 18-20, 2023
NEET PG 2023 Admit Card Issuance Date	February 27, 2023
NEET PG 2023 Exam Date	March 5, 2023
NEET PG 2023 Result	March 14, 2023
NEET PG 2023 Scorecard	March 26, 2023
NEET PG 2023 Counselling Round 1 Registration Window	June 15, 2023 (Tentatively)
NEET PG 2023 Counselling Round 1 Revised Choice Filling Window	August 2023
NEET PG 2023 Round 1 results	August 2023
NEET PG 2023 Counselling Round 2 Registration Window	September 2023
NEET PG 2023 Round 2 results	September 2023
NEET PG 2023 mop-up round registrations	September 2023
NEET PG 2023 mop-up round result	September 2023
NEET PG 2023 stray vacancy round result	October 2023

NEET PG 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants from all over India look forward to the NEET PG 2023 exam. The entrance test allows them to pursue their master's course in medical. However, there are certain NEET PG 2023 eligibility criteria that one must fulfill for the NEET PG 2023 exams. So, the NEET PG 2023 eligibility criteria are:

Nationality:

Candidates who have Indian citizenship can apply for the NEET PG 2023 exam.
Applicants who are currently overseas citizens of India and have passed the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination can apply for the NEET PG 2023.
Foreign nationality candidates can take a shot at the NEET PG 2023 exam.

Academic Qualification:

Candidates need to possess an MBBS degree or provisional MBBS certification to become eligible for the NEET PG 2023 exam as stated by the Indian Medical Council Act 195.
Aspirants who have permanent or provisional registration certificates of MBBS qualification that are issued by the State Medical Council or the Medical Council of India can attempt the NEET 2023 PG exam.
1-year, on-site internship is a must to be eligible for the NEET PG 2023 exam. The internship has to be completed before August 11, 2023.

Age Limit:

Candidates of all ages can appear for the NEET PG 2023 exam as there’s no age restriction.

NEET PG Application Form Process 2023

NEET PG application process is quite lengthy. The entire NEET PG 2023 application process is divided into 3 main sections, namely, entering personal details, qualification information, and test center details. Once candidates filled in all the information, they are able to access the final fee payment page.

The NEET PG application form 2023 can be filled out easily by:

Visiting the official website and registering yourself
Then, filling out all the details by logging in using the generated unique user ID and password
Adding all the essential information asked in the NEET PG application form
Uploading all the asked documents
Selecting the exam center
Paying the requisite NEET PG fees
Clicking on submit
Printing out the final application

NEET PG 2023 Application Fees

Candidates are required to submit the NEET PG 2023 application fees as a last step. The money can be transferred via different modes, such as net banking/ credit card/ debit card. Mentioned below are the details of the NEET PG application fees:

Caste Category	NEET PG 2023 Application Fees
General and OBC	INR 4250
SC/ST/PwD	INR 3250

NEET PG 2023 Syllabus

The NEET PG 2023 syllabus provides students with in-depth knowledge of concepts, theories, and practical applications. One must refer to the standard syllabus set by the NBE. From a broader aspect, the NEET PG syllabus 2023 is divided into 3 main sections that are pre-clinical, paraclinical, and clinical subjects. Here is the NEET PG syllabus 2023:

NEET PG 2023 Subjects	NEET PG 2023 Topics
Pre-Clinical	Biochemistry, anatomy, and physiology
Para-Clinical	Pathology, pharmacology, microbiology, forensic medicine, and preventive and social medicine
Clinical	Orthopedics, ENT, surgery, ophthalmology, medicine, gynecology, obstetrics, paediatrics, psychiatry, dermatology, radiotherapy, radiology, and anesthesia

NEET PG 2023 Preparation Tips

To crack the NEET PG 2023 exams, candidates need to create a well-structured study plan. This will help you score well and boost your confidence significantly. So, to those wondering, "How to crack NEET PG 2023 exams," the answer is -

Get well-versed with the entire NEET PG 2023 syllabus and NEET PG 2023 exam pattern before you begin your preparation to ensure you have clarity regarding the entrance test at all times
Focus on learning in-depth, study every topic to its core, and focus on concept building
Create sticky notes to jot down all the information in one place and revise the same before you sleep
Take timely breaks during your study hours to maintain a healthy balance for your NEET PG 2023 exams
Refer to past years' question papers and understand which topics are asked the most
Attempt mock tests and solve previous years' papers as much as possible on a regular basis
Make sure all your doubts are clear
Eat healthily, sleep soundly, and make sure to stay confident while attempting the NEET PG 2023 exam

These steps will bolster your NEET PG 2023 exam preparation and allow you to propel your career forward.

NEET PG 2023 Important Books

The NEET PG syllabus is vast and it comprises topics that help you learn key insights. Thus, it is crucial to learn all concepts from proper reference books. Candidates can refer to NEET PG 2023 books like self-assessment and review of Anatomy, Self-assessment and review of Biochemistry, review of Physiology, review of Pharmacology, review of Pathology and Genetics, and surgery essence to learn topics in-depth.

NEET PG 2023 Exam Pattern

The NEET PG paper pattern 2023 allows one to prepare for the entrance test better and improve their chances of scoring higher marks. It gives aspirants a detailed explanation in terms of what one should expect from the test. Here is the detailed explanation of the NEET PG 2023 paper pattern:

Event	Description
Mode of examination	Online
Total number of questions	200
NEET PG exam time duration	3 hour 30 minutes
Maximum marks	800
Language	English

Similarly, the NEET PG marking scheme makes students eligible to get +4 marks for every right answer and - 1 mark for every wrong answer. No marks will be deducted if the candidate chooses not to answer the question.

Subject-wise Division of Questions

Mentioned below is the expected subject-wise division of questions for the NEET PG exam 2023. Aspirants will be able to gauge a better understanding of the syllabus by referring to the information provided.

Section & Subject	Number of Questions (Expected)
Part A (Pre-Clinical)
Biochemistry	12-15
Physiology	12-15
Anatomy	15-17
Part B (Para-Clinical)
Forensic Medicine	8-10
Microbiology	15-20
Pharmacology	15-20
Pathology	10-15
Social And Preventive Medicine	15-20
Part C (Clinical)
Obstetrics and Gynaecology	15-18
Surgery, Ent, Orthopedics & Anesthesia	35-40
Medicine Dermatology And Venereology	30-36
Radiodiagnosis & Radiotherapy	7-9
Pediatrics	10-15
Psychiatry	5-10
Ophthalmology	5-10

Documents Required to Fill the NEET PG 2023 Application Form

The list of documents needed for NEET PG 2023 Registration is mentioned in the table below:

Documents Needed	Size	Dimension
Signature	20 to 100 kb	3.5X1.5 cm
Passport size photograph	Less than 80 kb	3.5X4.5 cm
Left-hand thumb impression	Less than 80 kb	3.5X1.5 cm

NEET PG 2023 Admit Card

The NEET PG 2023 admit card is proof that candidates have successfully completed the application process. It is released online on the official website of NBE.

Candidates can check the NEET PG 2023 admit card by heading over to the site and entering login credentials. Once downloaded, test-takers have to make sure that the hall ticket is with them throughout the NEET PG admission process. Any authority might ask you to produce the NEET PG 2023 admit card at any given time for identification.

Candidates are advised to paste their photographs on the admit card and read all the information thoroughly. Specifications for the NEET PG 2023 admit card photograph are:

NEET PG 2023 Admit Card Photograph Specification:

Get your photograph captured with a minimum size of 35 mm x 45 mm where at least 75 percent of your face and head is covered
At the bottom of the NEET PG admit card photo, add your name and the date when the picture was captured
Make sure the photograph is printed on high-quality paper with dimensions of at least 600 dpi resolutions
The photograph should be taken in a white or in a light-colored background
Ensure that the NEET PG 2023 photograph does not have scratches and stains
Photograph that has reflection or shadow on the face along with red eyes should be avoided

NEET PG 2023 Exam Centers

NBE released a detailed list of NEET PG 2023 exam centers. Aspirants can refer to the table given below that comprises a list of cities where the NEET PG exam was held in 2023:

Durgapur	New Delhi
Kozikhode	Trichy
Mangalore	Vijayawada
Raipur	Trivandrum
Ranchi	Udaipur
Visakhapatnam	Varanasi
Gandhinagar	Mumbai
Goa	Nagpur
Pune	Navi Mumbai
Jamshedpur	Indore
Noida	Jaipur
Bardoli(Surat)	Jammu
Dehradun	Hyderabad
Mysore	Aurangabad
Cochin	Greater Noida
Guwahati	Gurgaon
Kolkata	Coimbatore
Lucknow	Chandigarh
Bhubaneswar	Chennai
Bangalore	Bhopal
Ahmedabad

NEET PG 2023: Documents Required at Exam

NEET PG 2023 admit card along with a recent passport0sized photograph pasted on the hall ticket
A valid identity proof for verification - Aadhar/ Voter Id/ Driving License/ Passport/ PAN
Photocopy of Medical Council of India registration (Permanent/ Provisional)/ State Medical Council
Original screening test pass certificate

NEET PG 2023 Cutoff

NEET PG cutoff 2023 comprises the minimum qualifying percentile that candidates need in order to qualify the entrance test. It is released along with the result on the official website.

In general, there are several factors that help in deciding the NEET PG cutoff 2023, namely, the total available seats, the number of candidates who appeared for the exam, the overall difficulty level of the NEET PG 2023 exam, and more.

Until the NEET PG 2023 cutoff is released, candidates can refer to the cutoff of 2022. Candidates can find the revised scores and percentile given below.

Caste Category	Revised Qualifying Percentile	Revised NEET PG 2022 Cutoff Scores
Unreserved (UR)	25th percentile	201
Unreserved – PH (UR-PH)	20th percentile	186
SC/ST/OBC	15th percentile	169
SC/ST/OBC – PH	15th percentile	169

Earlier, the cutoff for general category was 50th grade and for SC/ST/OBC was the 40th grade. Refer to the table mentioned below to find the old qualifying NEET PG percentile for every category:

Caste Category	Qualifying Percentile	NEET PG 2022 Cut Off Scores
Unreserved (UR)	50th percentile	302
Unreserved – PH (UR-PH)	45th percentile	283
SC/ST/OBC	40th percentile	265
SC/ST/OBC – PH	40th percentile	265

NEET PG 2023 Merit List

The NEET PG 2023 merit list will be published on the official website after the result has been declared. It is prepared based on final exam scores and the rank secured by the students. Primarily, the NEET PG 2023 merit list is divided into 4 categories based on how much aspirants have scored:

All India 50% Quota Rank
State Quota or Private Medical colleges/ AFMS Rank
All India NEET PG 2023 Rank
All India 50% Category Rank

NEET PG 2023 Counselling Process

Based on the NEET PG 2023 merit list, students get the opportunity to participate in the NEET PG 2023 counselling process. The Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India is the conducting authority for the NEET PG counselling process.

Once the seat allotment has been done, students need to produce a list of documents to ensure the counselling process at the end of the admission process. Those documents are:

NEET PG 2023 Admit Card and NEET PG Rank Card 2023
10th class mark sheet and passing certificate
12th class mark sheet and passing certificate
Graduation certificate
Category certificate (if applicable)
Transfer certificate
Recent passport size photographs
Counselling call letter

To register online for the NEET PG 2023 counselling process, aspirants need to follow the below-mentioned steps:

Candidates need to create an ID on the official website of MCC
Aspirants are required to fill the NEET PG 2023 application form for the counselling process
Submit the requisite documents
Pay the application fee for the NEET PG counselling process using a debit card or credit card or net banking
Once the fee payment is completed, click on submit
Make sure to print multiple copies of the filled application form

NEET PG Seat Allotment 2023

NEET 2023 seat allotment stage is the last step of the admissions process. All the aspirants have to head over to the institute once they have been allotted seats and pay their requisite fees to confirm their admission. Candidates will need to carry these documents at the time of admission.

NEET PG admit card 2023
NEET PG 2023 result/rank letter
MBBS Degree Certificate
Marksheets of MBBS
Class X mark sheet/ birth certificate
Internship Completion Certificate
Permanent/provisional registration certificate issued by MCI/ SMC
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Valid and authentic photo ID proof (PAN card/Voter ID/Driving license/Passport/Aadhar card)
Non-creamy layer Certificate (if applicable)
Disability Certificate (if applicable)

Furthermore, the NEET PG 2023 seat allotment helps aspirants secure admission for the below-mentioned seats:

All India 50% quote seats
State quote seats
Admission into Armed Forces Medical Service Institutions
Admission into deemed university/ private medical colleges

NEET PG 2022 seat allotment results can be found below for reference.

Check NEET PG seat allotment 2022 for round 2

View the NEET PG 2022 provisional result here

NEET PG 2023 Contact Details

In case a candidate finds any discrepancy during their NEET PG 2023 admission process, here are the NEET PG 2023 contact details to refer to:

Address: National Board of Examinations Medical Enclave, Ansari Nagar, Mahatma Gandhi Marg Ring Road, Delhi-110 092

Phone number: 0124-6771700 / 1800 11 1700 (Toll Free)

Website: http://www.nbe.edu.in

Important Dates

NEET PG 2023 Important Events	Dates