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NEET PG 2025 Syllabus – Subject-Wise Topics, Weightage & Exam Highlights

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National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post Graduate (NEET PG) Syllabus Highlights
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post Graduate (NEET PG) Basic Information
Subject-wise Weightage
Anatomy
Physiology
Biochemistry
Pharmacology
Pathology
Microbiology
Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
Community Medicine (Preventive and Social Medicine)
General Medicine
Pediatrics
General Surgery
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Ophthalmology
Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
Orthopedics
Anaesthesiology
Radiodiagnosis
Radiotherapy
Psychiatry
Dermatology and Venereology

National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test For Post Graduate (Neet Pg) Syllabus Highlights

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post Graduate (NEET PG) syllabus is based on MBBS Curriculum (Undergraduate Medical Education Curriculum), applicable for year 2025. The official syllabus is published on the exam portal.

National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test For Post Graduate (Neet Pg) Basic Information

NameNational Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post Graduate (NEET PG)
Conducting AuthorityNational Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)
Syllabus Based OnMBBS Curriculum (Undergraduate Medical Education Curriculum)
Total Marks800
Type of QuestionsMultiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Subjects CoveredAnatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Community Medicine (Preventive and Social Medicine), General Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Dermatology and Venereology, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Anaesthesiology, Radiodiagnosis, Radiotherapy

Subject-wise Weightage

SubjectQuestionsMarks
Anatomy--
Physiology--
Biochemistry--
Pharmacology--
Pathology--
Microbiology--
Forensic Medicine and Toxicology--
Community Medicine (Preventive and Social Medicine)--
General Medicine--
Pediatrics--
General Surgery--
Obstetrics and Gynaecology--
Ophthalmology--
Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)--
Orthopedics--
Anaesthesiology--
Radiodiagnosis--
Radiotherapy--
Psychiatry--
Dermatology and Venereology--
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Anatomy

Topic NameWeightageImportant Concepts
General Anatomy-
  • Embryology
  • Histology
  • Genetics
  • General Principles Of Human Anatomy
Gross Anatomy-
  • Upper Limb
  • Lower Limb
  • Thorax
  • Abdomen
  • Pelvis
  • Perineum
  • Head And Neck
  • Brain And Spinal Cord
Neuroanatomy-
  • Cerebrum
  • Cerebellum
  • Brainstem
  • Spinal Cord
  • Cranial Nerves
  • Autonomic Nervous System

Physiology

Topic NameWeightageImportant Concepts
General Physiology-
  • Cell Structure And Function
  • Homeostasis
  • Body Fluids
  • Membrane Physiology
Systemic Physiology-
  • Blood
  • Nerve And Muscle Physiology
  • Cardiovascular System (Cvs)
  • Respiratory System
  • Gastrointestinal System (Gis)
  • Renal Physiology
  • Endocrine System
  • Reproductive System
  • Central Nervous System (Cns)
  • Special Senses

Biochemistry

Topic NameWeightageImportant Concepts
Metabolism-
  • Carbohydrate Metabolism
  • Protein Metabolism
  • Lipid Metabolism
  • Nucleic Acid Metabolism
  • Enzymology
  • Vitamins And Minerals
Molecular Biology and Genetics-
  • Dna Replication
  • Transcription
  • Translation
  • Gene Expression Regulation
  • Recombinant Dna Technology
Clinical Biochemistry-
  • Organ Function Tests
  • Acid-base Balance
  • Electrolyte Balance
  • Biochemical Basis Of Diseases

Pharmacology

Topic NameWeightageImportant Concepts
General Pharmacology-
  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Pharmacodynamics
  • Drug Interactions
  • Adverse Drug Reactions
Systemic Pharmacology-
  • Autonomic Nervous System Drugs
  • Central Nervous System Drugs
  • Cardiovascular Drugs
  • Renal Drugs
  • Endocrine Drugs
  • Chemotherapy Of Infectious Diseases
  • Anticancer Drugs
  • Immunopharmacology
Clinical Pharmacology-
  • Rational Drug Use
  • Drug Dosing In Special Situations
  • Drug Toxicity

Pathology

Topic NameWeightageImportant Concepts
General Pathology-
  • Cell Injury And Adaptation
  • Inflammation And Repair
  • Genetic Disorders
  • Neoplasia
  • Hemodynamic Disorders
  • Immunopathology
Systemic Pathology-
  • Hematology
  • Cardiovascular Pathology
  • Respiratory Pathology
  • Gastrointestinal Pathology
  • Renal Pathology
  • Endocrine Pathology
  • Reproductive System Pathology
  • Cns Pathology
  • Musculoskeletal Pathology

Microbiology

Topic NameWeightageImportant Concepts
General Microbiology-
  • Bacteriology (Morphology, Growth, Sterilization)
  • Virology (Structure, Replication)
  • Mycology (Fungi)
  • Parasitology (Protozoa, Helminths)
  • Immunology (Immunity, Hypersensitivity, Vaccines)
Systemic Microbiology-
  • Infections Of Various Body Systems
  • Diagnostic Methods
  • Antimicrobial Susceptibility
  • Hospital Acquired Infections
  • Applied Microbiology

Forensic Medicine And Toxicology

Topic NameWeightageImportant Concepts
Forensic Medicine-
  • Medical Jurisprudence
  • Identification
  • Forensic Thanatology (Death And Its Medico-legal Aspects)
  • Injuries And Wounds
  • Sexual Offenses
  • Medical Ethics
  • Forensic Psychiatry
Toxicology-
  • General Toxicology
  • Poisoning (Various Types, Management)
  • Medico-legal Aspects Of Poisoning

Community Medicine (Preventive And Social Medicine)

Topic NameWeightageImportant Concepts
Epidemiology-
  • Measures Of Disease Frequency
  • Epidemiological Study Designs
  • Screening For Diseases
  • Disease Surveillance
Biostatistics-
  • Measures Of Central Tendency
  • Measures Of Dispersion
  • Sampling Methods
  • Tests Of Significance
Public Health Administration-
  • Health Care Delivery System In India
  • National Health Programs
  • International Health Agencies
  • Occupational Health
  • Environmental Health
  • Nutrition
  • Demography And Family Welfare

General Medicine

Topic NameWeightageImportant Concepts
Cardiology-
  • Ischemic Heart Disease
  • Heart Failure
  • Valvular Heart Diseases
  • Arrhythmias
Pulmonology-
  • Copd
  • Asthma
  • Pneumonia
  • Tuberculosis
  • Pleural Effusion
Gastroenterology-
  • Peptic Ulcer Disease
  • Liver Cirrhosis
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Pancreatitis
Nephrology-
  • Acute Kidney Injury
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Urinary Tract Infections
Endocrinology-
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Thyroid Disorders
  • Adrenal Disorders
  • Pituitary Disorders
Neurology-
  • Stroke
  • Epilepsy
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Meningitis
  • Peripheral Neuropathy
Rheumatology-
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
  • Osteoarthritis
Infectious Diseases-
  • Fever Of Unknown Origin
  • Hiv/aids
  • Dengue
  • Malaria
  • Typhoid

Pediatrics

Topic NameWeightageImportant Concepts
Growth and Development-
  • Normal Milestones
  • Developmental Delay
  • Nutrition In Children
Neonatology-
  • Care Of Normal Newborn
  • Low Birth Weight
  • Neonatal Jaundice
  • Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Common Pediatric Illnesses-
  • Diarrhea
  • Pneumonia
  • Asthma
  • Urinary Tract Infections
  • Congenital Heart Diseases
Immunization-
  • National Immunization Schedule
  • Vaccine Preventable Diseases

General Surgery

Topic NameWeightageImportant Concepts
General Surgical Principles-
  • Fluid And Electrolyte Balance
  • Shock
  • Wound Healing
  • Burns
  • Preoperative And Postoperative Care
Systemic Surgery-
  • Upper Gi Surgery (Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum)
  • Lower Gi Surgery (Small And Large Intestine, Anorectum)
  • Hepatobiliary And Pancreatic Surgery
  • Breast And Endocrine Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Urology (Kidney, Bladder, Prostate)
  • Neurosurgery (Trauma, Tumors)
Trauma-
  • Atls Principles
  • Head Injury
  • Thoracic And Abdominal Trauma

Obstetrics And Gynaecology

Topic NameWeightageImportant Concepts
Obstetrics-
  • Antenatal Care
  • Normal Labor And Delivery
  • Complications Of Pregnancy (Hypertension, Diabetes, Hemorrhage)
  • Abnormal Labor
  • Puerperium
  • Medical Termination Of Pregnancy
Gynaecology-
  • Reproductive Anatomy And Physiology
  • Menstrual Disorders
  • Infertility
  • Contraception
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse
  • Benign And Malignant Conditions Of Female Genital Tract

Ophthalmology

Topic NameWeightageImportant Concepts
Anatomy and Physiology of Eye-
  • Orbit
  • Eyeball Structure
  • Visual Pathway
  • Physiology Of Vision
Diseases of Eye-
  • Refractive Errors
  • Cataract
  • Glaucoma
  • Retinal Disorders
  • Ocular Injuries
  • Strabismus

Otorhinolaryngology (Ent)

Topic NameWeightageImportant Concepts
Ear-
  • Anatomy And Physiology Of Ear
  • Hearing Loss
  • Otitis Media
  • Vertigo
Nose and Paranasal Sinuses-
  • Anatomy And Physiology
  • Rhinitis
  • Sinusitis
  • Epistaxis
Throat-
  • Anatomy And Physiology Of Pharynx And Larynx
  • Tonsillitis
  • Pharyngitis
  • Hoarseness Of Voice
  • Airway Obstruction

Orthopedics

Topic NameWeightageImportant Concepts
Traumatology-
  • Fractures (Types, Healing, Complications)
  • Dislocations
  • Management Of Common Fractures
Diseases of Musculoskeletal System-
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Bone Tumors
  • Spinal Disorders

Anaesthesiology

Topic NameWeightageImportant Concepts
Principles of Anaesthesia-
  • Pre-anaesthetic Checkup
  • General Anaesthesia
  • Regional Anaesthesia
  • Local Anaesthetics
Airway Management-
  • Endotracheal Intubation
  • Ventilation Techniques
Critical Care Medicine-
  • Fluid Therapy
  • Blood Transfusion
  • Acid-base Disturbances
  • Cpr

Radiodiagnosis

Topic NameWeightageImportant Concepts
Basic Physics of Imaging-
  • X-rays
  • Ct Scan
  • Mri
  • Ultrasound
  • Nuclear Medicine
Systemic Radiology-
  • Chest Radiology
  • Abdominal Radiology
  • Musculoskeletal Radiology
  • Neuroimaging

Radiotherapy

Topic NameWeightageImportant Concepts
Basic Radiobiology-
  • Mechanism Of Radiation Action
  • Radiation Effects On Tissues
Principles of Radiotherapy-
  • Teletherapy
  • Brachytherapy
  • Adverse Effects Of Radiation
  • Common Malignancies And Their Radiotherapy Management

Psychiatry

Topic NameWeightageImportant Concepts
Classification and Diagnosis of Mental Disorders-
  • Schizophrenia
  • Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar)
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
Management of Psychiatric Disorders-
  • Pharmacotherapy (Antipsychotics, Antidepressants, Anxiolytics)
  • Psychotherapies
  • Electroconvulsive Therapy (Ect)

Dermatology And Venereology

Topic NameWeightageImportant Concepts
General Dermatology-
  • Structure And Function Of Skin
  • Common Skin Lesions
  • Eczema
  • Psoriasis
  • Bacterial And Fungal Skin Infections
Venereology-
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections (Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Herpes, Hiv)
  • Management And Prevention
Applicable Degrees
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Master of Surgery (MS)
PG Diploma
Diplomate of National Board (DNB)
Doctorate of National Board (DrNB)
NBEMS Diploma
Institutions accepting NEET PG
Over 500
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Christian Medical College, Vellore
King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow-image
King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education-image
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Madras Medical College, Chennai-image
Madras Medical College, Chennai
Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi-image
Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC), New Delhi-image
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC), New Delhi
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha-image
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha
St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences, Bengaluru-image
St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences, Bengaluru
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune-image
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune
Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune-image
Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune
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