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Kitiyala Jamir

Updated on 26th October, 2023 , 10 min read

NEET PG 2023: Latest Updates

The final result for the NEET PG counseling stray vacancy round in 2023 has been announced after the provisional result was released on October 16. The provisional result for seat allotment can now be accessed online. A total of 2,858 candidates have been assigned seats in the stray vacancy round, and this final result is available online based on the choices made by the candidates. The NEET PG counseling result depends on the preferences declared by the candidates for their choice of college and course, along with other factors like their NEET PG rank and reservation status. Candidates who have been allotted seats are required to undergo document verification and fulfill other admission-related formalities. The deadline for reporting for the NEET PG stray vacancy round counseling in 2023 was October 20.

Previously, the MCC had extended the deadline for choice filling in the NEET PG counseling stray vacancy round for 2023 until October 15. Candidates had to complete their registration for the NEET PG stray vacancy round counseling by October 12. Notably, the NEET PG 2023 cutoff was recently lowered to zero after students and various medical associations advocated for a revision of the cutoff score.

The NEET PG 2023 results were initially declared on March 14th, with the exam itself taking place on March 5th. According to the NEET PG 2023 timetable, the registration period was open from January 7th to January 27th. During this time, candidates were required to complete online registration in order to submit their applications for NEET PG 2023. The National Board of Examinations (NBE) published the official information brochure containing comprehensive details and dates for NEET PG 2023 on their official website.

For counseling participation, candidates must register on the official website at mcc.nic.in. The 

NEET PG counseling process encompasses various steps, including online registration, fee payment, selection of college and course preferences, seat allocation results, and reporting. It's important to note that the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) is responsible for conducting counseling for the allocation of 50% of the All India Quota (AIQ) seats, while respective state counseling authorities oversee the counseling for the remaining 50% of seats. In total, there are four rounds of counseling for AIQ seat allocation. MCC administers the NEET PG counseling process for admission to MD/MS/Diploma courses.

Also Read: Why did Medical Students and Experts Demanded NEET PG 2023 to be Postponed?

What is NEET PG 2023?

The National Eligibility Cumulative Entrance Test (Postgraduate) is a qualifying and ranking examination in India for students interested in pursuing various postgraduate Doctor of Medicine, Master of Surgery, and diploma courses at the country's government or private medical colleges..

Read NEET PG Exam Dates for detailed information on all the important dates for NEET PG 2023.

NEET PG 2023 Highlights

Full NameNational Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post Graduate
Short NameNEET PG
Administering  BodyNational Board of Examinations (NBE)
Frequency of ConductOnce a year
Exam's Difficulty LevelNational Level Exam
LanguagesEnglish
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Application Fee (General)4250 Rs [Online]
Mode of ExamOnline
Mode of CounsellingOnline / Offline
Participating Colleges487
Exam Duration3 Hours 30 Minutes

NEET PG Exam Date 2023

NEET PG 2023 Counselling Dates

Events

Dates

Round-1 NEET PG 2023 counselling registration

27-Jul-2023 to 03-Aug-2023

Choice filling and locking 

28-Jul-2023 to 04-Aug-2023

Round-1 counselling result

07-Aug-2023

Round-1 reporting

08-Aug-2023 to 14-Aug-2023

Registration for round-2 

18-Aug-2023 to 22-Aug-2023

Choice filling and locking

19-Aug-2023 to 22-Aug-2023

Counselling result for round-2

25-Aug-2023

Reporting for round-2

27-Aug-2023 to 04-Sep-2023

Round-3 regsitration

08-Sep-2023 to 12-Sep-2023

Choice filling

09-Sep-2023 to 13-Sep-2023

Online registration and payment

September 22 to 25, 2023

Choice filling and locking

September 22 to 25, 2023

Processing of seat allotment

September 26 to 27, 2023

NEET PG counselling result

September 28, 2023

Reporting at the allotted colleges

September 29 to October 6, 2023

NEET PG counselling stray vacancy round- Extended schedule

Fresh registration

October 9 to 12, 2023 (5 PM)

Reset registration

Till October 12, 2023 (3 PM

Payment facility

Till October 12, 2023 (7 PM)

Choice filling

Up to October 13, 2023 (8 AM)

Choice locking

From October 12 (8 PM) to 13, 2023 (8 AM)

Processing of seat allotment

October 13 to 14, 2023

Stray round result

October 15, 2023

Reporting at the allotted institute

October 16 to 20, 2023

 

NEET PG 2023 Eligibility Criteria

To fill out NEET PG application form, you must meet the following NBE-defined NEET PG eligibility criteria

  • Nationality: Indian citizens are eligible to apply for NEET PG 2023. Foreign Medical Graduates (Indian citizens or OCIs) who passed the FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination) are also eligible to apply. 
     
  • Foreign Nationals: A temporary registration from the National Medical Commission (NMC) is required upon payment of a nominal fee.
     
  • Academic Qualification: A MBBS degree or MBBS pass certificate recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)/ MCI is required. 
     
  • Work Experience: Candidates must have completed an internship prior to July 31, 2023 along with their MBBS degree.
     
  • MBBS Registration Certificate: A permanent or provisional registration certificate for MBBS qualification issued by the MCI (now NMC) or the State Medical Council is required.
     
  • Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for taking the NEET PG 2023 exam.

NEET PG 2023 Application Form

The following information is provided in relation to the NEET PG 2023 application form:

  • Candidates who want to apply for NEET PG 2023 must fill out and submit an online application form.
  • The NEET PG 2023 Registration will start from December 2022.
  • Candidates must complete the application form with all of their personal and educational information.
  • Candidates must upload scanned images of their photo, photo ID, signature, SMC/ MCI, and other certificates in the format specified.
  • The NEET PG application form will be available until January 2023.
  • Candidates should also print out the application form for future reference.

NEET PG 2023 Registration

Mode of Application: Online application mode

Payment Options: Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card

The NEET 2023 application form can be completed using the steps outlined below:

  • Navigate to nbe.edu.in and select the NEET PG 2023 tab.
  • Click the 'new registration' tab and fill out the required information. 
  • The user ID and password will then be sent via SMS and email.
  • Personal Details, Qualification Details (MBBS / Primary Medical Qualification Details, Internship Details, SMC/MCI Registration Details), Test Center Details
  • Upload a recent passport-sized photograph (maximum 80 Kb in JPG/JPEG format) and signature (maximum 80 Kb in JPG/JPEG format).

Read NEET Postcard sized photo for more guidelines.

Uploading Documents

Upload the scanned copies of the important documents in the correct dimension, format, and file size tabulated below:

Document

Format

File Size

Dimension

Passport size photograph

JPEG/JPG/PNG

Less than 80 kb

3.5X4.5 cm

Signature

JPEG/JPG/PNG

20 to 100 kb

3.5X1.5 cm

Left-hand thumb impression

JPEG/JPG/PNG

Less than 80 kb

3.5X1.5 cm

  • Select test city
  • Online fee payments can be made with a debit/credit card or net banking.
  • Take a printout of the application form that has been filled out and has the transaction ID on it.
  • Important: Test City will only be confirmed following successful fee payment.

NEET PG 2023 Correction Window 

The correction window will allow applicants to change some information in their NEET PG 2023 application form. During the NEET PG correction window, the following information can be changed:

  • Date of Birth 
  • Gender 
  • Category of the Candidate 
  • Physical Disability Status 
  • EWS status
  • The following details cannot be corrected in the NEET 2023 application form:
  • Name of the Candidate 
  • Mobile Number 
  • Email ID 
  • Testing City 
  • Nationality

Candidates can contact NBE at neetpg@nbe.edu.in or by calling the NBE Candidate Care helpdesk Toll Free number - 1800 267 4003 with any questions, clarifications, or assistance regarding NEET PG.

Note: The sender's name, application ID, correspondence address, and mobile number must all be included in the email.

Payment of NEET PG 2023 Application Fees

The category-specific NEET PG 2023 application fee is listed in the table below.

CategoryApplication Fee
GeneralINR 4250
OBCINR 4250
SC/ST/PwD/PHINR 3250

NEET PG 2023 Admit Card

The NEET PG 2023 Admit Card includes information about the test location, date, time, slot, candidate information, and instructions for the test. Candidates must attach a recent passport-size photograph to their printed admit card. On the day of the exam, you must bring a printout of your NEET PG Admit Card as well as a valid ID proof to the exam center.

How to Download the NEET PG 2023 Admit Card?

  • Go to the official website at nbe.edu.in.
  • Select the 'NEET PG' option.
  • To open the login window, click on the 'NEET PG Admit Card' link.
  • Enter your username and password.
  • The screen will display your NEET PG Admit Card.
  • Download, save, and print it for later use.

Check Out: Direct Link to Download NEET PG 2023 Admit Card

NEET PG 2023 Exam Pattern

  • The NEET PG exam pattern includes the exam mode, language, duration, total number of questions and their types, and scoring scheme. 
  • NEET PG 2023 will be held in computer-based mode at designated locations across the country.
  • The question paper will only be available in English
  • The exam paper will contain 200 multiple-choice questions of various types.
  • Candidates will have 3.5 hours to answer questions in the exam.
ParticularsNEET PG Details
Medium of ExaminationEnglish
Mode of ExaminationComputer-based Online Mode
Total Time3 hours 30 minutes
Types of QuestionsMultiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Questions200
Marks Carried by each Question4 Marks for Each Correct Answer
Negative Marking-1 Mark for Each Incorrect Answer
Maximum Marks800
NEET PG 2023 Exam CentreTo be Notified

Marking scheme: Candidates will receive four points for each correct answer, while one point will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

NEET PG 2023 Syllabus

Candidates should be aware of the syllabus for the NEET PG exam 2022 in order to plan their preparation strategies accordingly. The NEET PG syllabus follows the Graduate Medical Education Regulations issued by the Medical Council of India. Many of the subjects taught in MBBS/BDS courses overlap with the NEET PG 2023 syllabus. Candidates should thoroughly study these subjects in order to perform well on the exam. The syllabus may be released alongside the official information brochure by the NBE.

NEET PG 2023 Mock Test

NBE makes a NEET PG 2023 demo test available to all registered candidates. This is to help all aspirants taking the entrance exam prepare well by understanding the computer-based test concept. To access the mock test, candidates must visit the official website, click on the link provided, and begin practicing with the NEET PG 2023 demo test.

  • Some tips for using the NEET PG Demo Test:
  • Because the login is a dummy window, candidates must click "Sign In" to begin the test.
  • The test lasts approximately 20 minutes and includes a timer as well as all factors available in the actual test.
  • The NEET PG demo test will not yield any results.
  • There will be no correct answers given, so candidates will have to look them up.

Documents Required at NEET PG Exam

Admit card for NEET PG (with a recent passport-sized photograph pasted on it)

A valid photo ID (PAN/Aadhar/Driving License/Passport/Voter Id) is required.

Photocopy of provisional/permanent registration with the State Medical Council/Medical Council of India

  • Original screening test pass certificate on NBE letterhead issued to Indian/OCI citizens who obtained their Primary Medical Qualification outside of India.
     
  • Candidates who have E-Aadhaar cards must ensure that their photograph is clear and matches their face at the time of the exam.

NEET PG 2023 Paper Analysis 

The difficulty level of the NEET PG 2023 question paper was moderate. The majority of students reported that the question paper was very similar to the previous year's papers. The Clinical Section held a significant weightage of 60% in the question paper, and approximately 35 questions were based on images. The article below provides a comprehensive analysis and review of the NEET PG 2023 exam.

  • You can also get an idea of the expected cut off for NEET PG exam based on NEET PG 2023 paper analysis. 
  •  About 90% of the questions in the paper were based on clinical scenarios. 

NEET PG 2023 Result

The NEET PG 2023 result PDF includes the candidate's roll number and marks (out of 800). Candidates who pass the NEET PG 2023 exam will be able to access their scorecards. Candidates must achieve the minimum cutoff percentile in the result to be eligible for NBE NEET PG 2023. 

How to Check NEET PG Result 2023?

  • When the NEET PG 2023 result is available, go to natboard.edu.in and click on the NEET PG 2023 result link.
  • Fill in their user ID and password.
  • The outcome will be shown on the screen.
  • Save the outcome for future reference.

Related Articles: NEET PG 2023 Marks vs Rank

NEET PG 2023 Cutoff

The qualifying NEET PG percentiles are 50, 45, and 40 for the GN, GN-PwD, and SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories, respectively. NEET PG 2023 qualifying marks are 291 for GN/ EWS, 257 for SC/ ST/ OBC, and 274 for GN-PwD. Check NEET PG 2023 Cut off

Category

NEET PG 2023 cutoff qualifying percentile

NEET PG cut off scores 2023

Unreserved (UR)

50th percentile

291

SC/ST/OBC

40th percentile

257

UR PWD

45th percentile

274

Also read: Neet PG Cutoff

NEET PG 2023 Topper List

This year's top scorer is AIR 1 Aarushi Narwani, who received 725 points out of a possible 800. Check out the updated list of the top 10 NEET PG 2023 Toppers below.

Rank

Name

Score

1

Dr. Aarushi Narwani

725

2

Dr. Prem Tilak

721

3

Dr. Rupesh

721

4

Dr. Aakash Sethi

718

5

Dr. Ameya

717

6

Dr. Keshav Garg

716

7

Dr. Jui

716

8

Dr. Rahul

711

9

Dr. Sagar

711

NEET PG 2023 Counselling 

NEET PG Counselling is held for approximately 26,188 MD seats, 13,649 MS seats, 1,979 PG Diploma seats, and 1326 DNB CET seats. MCC will conduct NEET PG Counselling 2023 for 50% AIQ & 100% Deemed & Central Universities, AFMS, and ESIC seats. NEET PG counselling 2023 will be conducted by the respective state authorities for 100% private universities, 85% state quota seats, and minority institutes. After each round of counselling, the NEET PG Seat Allotment Result will be released.  

Previous Years NEET PG Counselling Dates

Year

NEET PG 2023 Counselling Dates

2022

October 11 - 14, 2022

2021

January 12, 2021

2020

March 12, 2023 

2019

March 15, 2019

Also Read, NEET PG 2023 Counselling for more detailed information

NEET PG 2023 Preparation Tips

Candidates can use the following NEET PG 23 preparation tips to ace the exam:

  • Before beginning your preparation, go over the entire syllabus and exam pattern.
     
  • Study all subjects thoroughly, with an emphasis on concept development.
     
  • While studying, try to take brief and concise notes on each topic. 
     
  • Examine the previous year's question paper to get a sense of the type and weightage of the questions.
     
  • Regularly practice mock tests
     
  • Clear your doubts by seeking advice from seniors or professors.

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NEET PG 2023 Seats State-wise list

The following table provides information on the count of medical colleges and available PG MD/MS/Diploma seats in each state as of 2023: .

Name of the State

No. of colleges

Seats

Andhra Pradesh

31

2371

A & N Island

1

0

Assam

8

715

Arunachal Pradesh

1

0

Bihar

18

856

Chandigarh

1

557

Chhattisgarh

10

206

D & N Haveli

1

0

Delhi

10

2715

Goa

1

119

Gujarat

30

2127

Haryana

12

554

Himachal Pradesh

7

318

Jammu & Kashmir

9

568

Jharkhand

8

227

Karnataka

61

5379

Kerala

31

1587

Madhya Pradesh

23

1548

Maharashtra

60

4922

Manipur

2

210

Meghalaya

1

35

Mizoram

1

0

Nagaland

0

0

Orissa

12

852

Pondicherry

9

817

Punjab

11

734

Rajasthan

24

1841

Sikkim

1

22

Tamil Nadu

53

4255

Telangana

34

2237

Tripura

2

84

Uttar Pradesh

57

2836

Uttarakhand

6

1732

West Bengal

26

1758

Total

562

42,182

NEET PG 2023 Accepting Colleges

NEET PG 2023 Exam Centers

State

City

Uttar Pradesh

Agra

Aligarh

Allahabad

Bareilly

Ghaziabad

Gorakhpur

Greater Noida

Jhansi

Noida

Kanpur

Lucknow

Meerut

Moradabad

Muzaffarnagar

Varanasi

Gujarat

Ahmedabad

Anand

Gandhinagar

Rajkot

Surat

Mehsana

Vadodara

Himmatnagar

Mizoram

Aizawl

Rajasthan

Ajmer

Jaipur

Sikar

Bikaner

Jodhpur

Udaipur

Haryana

Ambala

Gurugram

Hisar

Panipat

Faridabad

Karnal

Kurukshetra

Maharashtra

Amravati

Jalgaon

Nanded

Nashik

Navi Mumbai

Pune

Kolhapur

Mumbai City

Nagpur

Thane

Aurangabad

Punjab

Amritsar

Bathinda

Jalandhar

Patiala

Ludhiana

Mohali

Bihar

Arrah

Bhagalpur

Darbhanga

Patna

Muzaffarpur

West Bengal

Asansol

Hooghly

Siliguri

Kalyani

Kolkata

Odisha

Balasore

Berhampur

Bhubaneswar

Cuttack

Dhenkanal

Rourkela

Sambalpur

Ganjam

Karnataka

Bengaluru

Hubballi

Shimoga

Bidar

Gulbarga

Mangaluru

Mysuru

Udupi

Belgaum

Hassan

Mandya

Chhattisgarh

Bhilai Nagar

Bilaspur

Raipur

Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal

Gwalior

Indore

Jabalpur

Sagar

Satna

Ujjain

Jharkhand

Bokaro

Dhanbad

Hazaribagh

Jamshedpur

Ranchi

Chandigarh

Chandigarh

Tamil Nadu

Chennai

Coimbatore

Salem

Kanchipuram

Madurai

Nagercoil

Namakkal

Tanjanur

Thoothukudi

Tirunelveli

Tiruchirappalli

Cuddalore

Karur

Villupuram

Virudhunagar

Andhra Pradesh

Chirala

Guntur

Nellore

Rajahmundry

Kakinada

Kurnool

Vizianagaram

Visakhapatnam

Tirupati

Vijayawada

Puttur

Assam

Dibrugarh

Guwahati

Silchar

Tezpur

Jorhat

Uttarakhand

Haldwani

Roorkee

Dehradun

Himachal Pradesh

Hamirpur

Shimla

Telangana

Hyderabad

Karimnagar

Warangal

Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu

Samba

Srinagar

Arunachal Pradesh

Naharlagun

Goa

Panaji

Meghalaya

Shillong

Kerala

Thrissur

Thiruvananthapuram

Alappuzha

Ernakulam

Idukki

Kannur

Kottayam

Kozhikode

Malappuram

Kasaragod

Kollam

Palakkad

Tripura

Agartala

Delhi

New Delhi

Nagaland

Kohima

Manipur

Imphal

Puducherry

Puducherry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will the NEET PG 2023 be held online or offline?

The NBE will administer the exam in computer-based mode at designated locations across the country.

Who will administer the NEET PG 2023 exam?

NBE will administer the NEET PG 2023 exam at designated locations across the country.

When will the NEET PG 2023 be held?

The NEET PG 2023 exam is scheduled for March 5.

What is the NEET PG attempt limit?

In NEET PG 2023, there is no limit to the number of attempts.

When is the NEET PG 2023 Exam?

On March 5, 2023, the NEET PG 2023 exam will be held online. Any changes to the exam date will be announced on the NBEMS website.

When will the NEET PG 2023 results be released by NBE?

NBE will most likely release the NEET PG 2023 Result in the form of a PDF containing the names of the candidates and their scores in April 2023. NBE will also release the NEET PG Cut off 2023 along with the results.

Is NEET PG given after MBBS?

NEET PG is an exam organized in India for PG medical course admissions.

What is Good NEET PG score?

Candidates will have to secure minimum of 600 plus marks in NEET PG 2022, to get admission to a good government college

Is NEET PG and MBBS same?

NEET UG is the medical entrance examination for admission to Undergraduate courses such as MBBS, BDS, and so on, whereas NEET PG is the entrance examination for admission to Postgraduate courses such as MD, MS, MDS, and so on in Indian colleges.

Will NEET PG 2023 be postponed?

NEET PG 2023 will not be postponed as the Supreme Court of India has denied it’s plea for delay.

Why are medical students demanding to reschedule NEET PG 2023 Exam Dtaes?

Many of the medical students are yet to complete their mandatory internship for one year. Hence, if the exam is not postponed then approximately over 10000 NEET aspirants will be unable to give the exam.

Why are students demanding NEET PG 2023 to be postponed?

According to the National Board of Examinations’ calendar, the NEET PG 2023 results will be released around March 31, and the counselling process will begin in July 2023. Candidates request that the exam be postponed by two to three weeks in order to close the gap between the announcement of the results and the counseling procedure.

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