National Board of Examinations (NBE) conducting National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Post Graduate (NEET-PG) as a Computer Based Test (CBT) from 23rd November 2012 to 6th December 2012 at test centres located at 33 cities across the Country. NEET-PG is a mandatory test for gaining entry to MD / MS / PG Diploma Courses at all medical colleges under ambit of PGME Regulation of MCI. No candidate who has failed to obtain the minimum eligibility marks as prescribed, shall be admitted to any Post Graduate Course.
ELIGIBILITY for NEET-PG 2012 :
Candidates who are in possession of MBBS degree / provisional MBBS Pass Certificate from an Institute recognized as per the provisions of the Indian Medical Council Act and possess permanent or provisional registration certificate of MBBS qualification issued by the Medical Council of India / State Medical Council and have completed one year of internship or likely to complete or or before 31st March 2012 may apply for NEET-PG through online application system at www.nbe.gov.in/neetpg.
FEES :
Composite examination fee and information bulletin voucher (required for online application system) can be obtained from selected branches of Axis Bank on payment of Rs.3750/- for General / OBC and Rs.2750/- for SC / ST / PWD Category.
OVERVIEW OF NEET-PG 2012 (For admission to MD / MS / PG Diploma Courses – 2013 session)
| Purpose | Qualifying cum Ranking Examination for admission to MD / MS / PG Diploma Courses |
| Periodicity | Annual |
| Pattern of examination | MCQ based with single correct response |
| No. of questions | 240 |
| Negative Marking` | NO |
| Syllabus | As per Graduate Medical Education Regulation |
| Mode of Conduct | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
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Criteria for passing the examination |
Minimum percentile of 50 in the exam for GeneralMinimum percentile of 40 for SC / ST / OBC
Minimum percentile of 45 for PWD |
| Seat Allotment | Merit Based Counseling conducted as per PG Medical Education Regulations |
| Reservation of seats | As per applicable guidelines / Regulation / Government Policy |
IMPORTANT DATES :
| Availability of Information Bulletin-cum-Examination Fee Voucher at designated branches of Axis Bank | 4th October – 10th November, 2012 |
| Online Registration and Scheduling for NEET-PG | 4th October – 12th November, 2012 |
| Examination Dates for NEET _ PG | 23rd November – 6th December, 2012 |
| Declaration of Results | By 31st January, 2013 |
For further details as instructions, scheme of examination, syllubus, list of seats available, Counseling etc., please refer to information bulletin for NEET-PG at website : www.nbe.gov.in/neetpg.