NEET PG Exam Analysis 2018: Previous Years' Papers
The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Post Graduate courses (NEET PG) 2018 was conducted on Sunday, 7th January 2018 in an online mode (computer-based mode) in around 40 cities across the country by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).
According to the students, the exam was easy to moderate and had questions as per the syllabus prescribed by MCI. One of the students was quoted saying, "the questions from Pre-Clinical section were more difficult as compared to other sections. Also, questions based on Anatomy and Physiology topics seemed complicated."
As per some test takers, NEET PG turned out to be quite lengthy and those who had done a proper revision of the syllabus would have easily attempted the paper.
Some students also mentioned that image-based questions, which help in checking the diagnosis skills of a candidate, were simpler.
Until 2017, the NEET PG was conducted over a time period of 6-10 days in different slots. However, 2018 onwards, NEET PG is being conducted in a single session at all test centres from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm.
Based on scores obtained in NEET PG 2018, MBBS degree holders will compete for seats in MD/MS and PG Diploma courses offered at all the top ranking medical colleges and top ranking dental colleges in India.
As part of the admission process, candidates will also be required to participate in NEET PG Counselling. Basis the counselling, candidates' eligibility and other factors, they will be offered State quota seats and/or seats in Private Universities / Colleges / Institutes.
The NEET PG 2018 exam consists of questions from the following subject areas as described below:
Subject Area | Number of Questions |
Medicine, Dermatology, Venereology | 37 |
Radiotherapy & Radiodiagnosis | 12 |
Psychiatry | 10 |
Forensic Medicine | 10 |
Ophthalmology | 10 |
Pathology | 25 |
Pharmacology | 20 |
Microbiology | 20 |
Physiology | 15 |
Anatomy | 15 |
Biochemistry | 15 |
Paediatrics | 15 |
Surgery, ENT, Orthopedics, Anesthesia | 46 |
Social and Preventive Medicine | 25 |
Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 25 |
Total | 300 |
The National Board of Examinations had also uploaded a demo-test on its official website to familiarise students/applicants with the NEET PG 2018 exam pattern well in advance.