NEET-PG: National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Post Graduate 2013

(For admission to MD/MS/Post Graduate Diploma Courses 2013 Admission Session)

NEET-PG is the eligibility-cum-ranking examination prescribed as the single entrance examination to various MD/MS and PG Diploma Courses under ambit of Post Graduate Medical Regulations 2000 (as amended) notified by Medical Council of India with prior approval of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.

As per the Post Graduate Medical Education Regulations (duly amended) vide notification dated December 21st , 2010, the procedure for selection of candidate for Postgraduate courses is prescribed as “There shall be a single eligibility cum entrance examination namely ‘National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for admission to Postgraduate Medical Courses’ in each academic year”.

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.

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India has notified National Board of Examinations (NBE) for conducting the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Post Graduate courses.

NBE shall be conducting NEET-PG as a Computer Based Test (CBT).from November 23rd, 2012 to December 6th, 2012 at test centres located at 33 cities across the country.

Eligibility Criteria 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 on or before 31st March 2013 may apply for NEET-PG through online application system at www.nbe.gov.in/neetpg

For further details as instructions, scheme of examination, syllabus, list of seats available, Counseling etc. please refers to information bulletin for NEET-PG at website: 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.

Important Dates for NEET-PG:

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

Candidates will be able to schedule their exams at the online registration system based on the availability of test centre on the date, time and venue of their choice on first come first served basis.

For list of branches please refer to NEETPG website or Candidate Care helpline number: 0124-4517187 (From Monday to Friday from 0930 Hrs to 1700 Hrs).

For queries if any, kindly contact the above referred Candidate Care helpline or email: neetpg@nbe.gov.in