The tables below contain information regarding the syllabus of each section and its subjects in detail:
Pre-Clinical Section
The NEET PG Pre-Clinical section deals with basic subjects, like Biochemistry, Physiology, and Anatomy. These subjects constitute the basis of body comprehension, and several vital aspects cover discussing the skeletal systems, muscle functions, blood and respiration, metabolism, enzymes, and molecular biology. These subjects need a strong, conceptually clear understanding to master clinical subjects and to score well in the NEET PG exam.
Subjects | Syllabus |
Anatomy | - Anatomical Terminology
- General Features of Bones & Joints, Muscles, and Skin & Fascia
- Cardiovascular System
- Lymphatic System
- Introduction to the Nervous System
- Mouth, Pharynx & Palate
- Head & Neck Joints
- Glands & Lymphoid Tissue
- Male External Genitalia
- Cerebellum & Midbrain
- Gametogenesis and Fertilisation
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Physiology | - Respiratory Physiology
- Nerve and Muscle Physiology
- Neurophysiology
- Reproductive Physiology
- General Physiology
- Integrated Physiology
- Cardiovascular Physiology (CVS)
- Gastro-intestinal Physiology
- Renal Physiology
- Endocrine Physiology
- Haematology
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Biochemistry | - Basic Biochemistry
- Biochemical Laboratory Tests
- Nutrition
- Enzymes
- Extracellular Matrix
- Metabolism and Homeostasis
- Molecular Biology
- Oncogenesis and Immunity
- Chemistry and Metabolism of Lipids
- Chemistry and Metabolism of Proteins
- Chemistry and Metabolism of Carbohydrates
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Para-Clinical Section
The NEET PG examination has a Para-Clinical Section in which the topics of Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine, and Social and Preventive Medicine (SPM) are included to reveal the interdepartmental aspects of basic sciences with clinical practice and pursue mechanisms of diseases, drugs, health of populations, and legal issues in medicine. About 25-30% i.e. 50 questions, is the total marks of the Paraclinical section of the NEET PG exam.
Subjects | Syllabus |
Pathology | General Pathology - Cell injury, adaptation, and death (necrosis, apoptosis, pyroptosis)
- Inflammation and repair
- Neoplasia: genetics of cancer, cell cycle, tumour markers, and tumour types
- The immune system: hypersensitivity, immunodeficiency
- Amyloidosis
- Hemodynamics and blood flow
Hematology - Red Blood Cells: Anaemias (microcytic, macrocytic, hemolytic, sickle cell, thalassemia), RBC shapes and inclusions
- White Blood Cells: Leukaemia, Lymphoma, Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Platelets & Coagulation: Platelet disorders, bleeding disorders, mixing studies
- Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine
- Plasma Cell Dyscrasias: Multiple myeloma
- Practical Haematology: Blood smears, bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, flow cytometry
Systemic Pathology - Cardiovascular System (CVS): Ischemic heart disease, infective endocarditis, vasculitis
- Respiratory System: Pneumoconiosis, ARDS, lung cancers
- Gastrointestinal (GIT) System: IBD, celiac disease, peptic ulcers, cancers
- Liver: Hepatitis, cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma
- Kidney: Glomerulonephritis, nephrotic/nephritic syndromes, renal stones, renal cell carcinoma (RCC)
- Central Nervous System (CNS): Degenerative diseases (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's), CNS tumours, meningitis
- Endocrine System: Thyroid disorders (Graves', Hashimoto's), diabetes, parathyroid, adrenal, and pituitary gland disorders
- Male & Female Genital Tract: Cancers, tumour markers
- Breast: Invasive carcinoma, fibroadenoma
- Skin: BCC, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, psoriasis, pemphigus
- Soft Tissue: Rhabdomyosarcoma
- Bone: Osteoporosis, Paget's disease, bone tumours
Practical Pathology - Histopathology: Recognition of characteristic histological findings in various diseases
- Immunopathology: Hypersensitivity reactions, autoimmune diseases
- Biochemistry: Hepatitis markers, inflammatory markers, tumour markers
- Genetic Pathology: Mendelian inheritance, pedigree analysis, and syndromic genetic diseases (Down's, Turner's)
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Pharmacology | - Basic Principles of Pharmacology
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Experimental Pharmacology
- Communication
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Microbiology | - General Microbiology and Immunity
- CVS and Blood
- Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary System
- Musculoskeletal System Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
- Central Nervous System Infections
- Respiratory Tract Infections
- Genitourinary & Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Zoonotic Diseases and Miscellaneous
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Forensic Medicine | - Thanatology (signs of death, postmortem changes)
- Mechanical Injuries (types, burns, firearm injuries)
- Toxicology (organophosphorus, arsenic, other poisons)
- Medical Law and Ethics (professional misconduct, consent)
- Identification (age, sex, race determination, dactylography)
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Preventive & Social Medicine (PSM) | - Epidemiology
- Biostatistics
- Communicable & Non-Communicable Diseases
- National Health Programs
- Vaccines
- Nutrition
- Maternal & Child Health
- Occupational Health
- Biomedical Waste Management
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Clinical Section
The Clinical Section of NEET PG entails General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Ophthalmology, ENT, and Orthopaedics, among others, and takes the greatest part of the test. Clinical questions are usually questions of interpretation of diagnostic evidence, and the treatment scenario that implies very good knowledge of common diseases, management approaches, and the integration that exists between the pre-clinical and para-clinical literature.
Subjects | Syllabus |
Medicine | - HIV
- Cerebrovascular Accident
- Liver Disease
- Fever & Febrile Syndromes
- Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD)
- Pneumonia
- Rheumatologic Problems
- Hypertension
- Anemia, Leukemias, etc.
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Geriatrics
- Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
- Thyroid Dysfunction
- Heart Failure
- Chronic Renal Failure (CRF)
- Common Malignancies
- Obesity
- Movement Disorders
- Diarrheal Disorder
- Headache
- GI Bleeding
- Poisoning
- Miscellaneous Infections (Tetanus, Rabies, etc.)
- Mineral, Fluid Electrolytes & Acid-Base Disorder
- Envenomation
- Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
- Nutritional & Vitamin Deficiencies
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Surgery | - Burns
- Transplantation
- Surgical Infections
- Wound Healing and Wound Care
- Nutrition and Fluid Therapy
- Developmental Anomalies of Face, Mouth, and Jaws
- Abdomen
- Breast
- Vascular Disease
- Basic Surgical Skills
- Shock
- Trauma
- Disorders of Salivary Glands
- Urinary System
- Biohazard Disposal
- Oropharyngeal Cancer
- Ethics
- Surgical Audit & Research
- Cardio-thoracic General Surgery
- Penis, Testis, and Scrotum
- Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
- Minimally Invasive General Surgery
- Investigation of Surgical Patient
- Metabolic Response to Injury
- Pre, Intra and Post-Operative Management
- Anaesthesia and Pain Management
- Endocrine General Surgery (Thyroid & Parathyroid, Adrenal Glands, Pancreas)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology | Obstetrics - Physiological Changes in Pregnancy
- Normal Pregnancy & Labour
- Pregnancy Complications (Hypertensive Disorders, Bleeding in Pregnancy, Ectopic Pregnancy, Gestational Trophoblastic Disease, Anaemia in Pregnancy, Multiple Gestation)
- Puerperium
Gynecology - Contraception
- Infertility
- Benign Gynaecological Disorders
- Gynecological Cancers (Cervix, Endometrium, Ovary, Germ Cell Tumors)
- Gynecological Endocrinology
- Common High-Yield Topics (Fetal Monitoring, Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Obstetric Emergencies, Anaesthesia in Obstetrics)
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Pediatrics | - Growth & Development
- Nutrition
- Neonatology
- Infectious Diseases
- Systemic Pediatrics
- Pediatric Emergencies
- Adolescent Health
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Dermatology | - Infectious Diseases (Bacterial, Viral, Fungal, Mycobacterial infections)
- Inflammatory and Allergic Conditions (Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Urticaria & Angioedema, Lichen Planus, Acne Vulgaris, Vesicobullous Disorders)
- Disorders of Pigmentation (Hyperpigmentation & Depigmentation, Fitzpatrick Classification)
- Neoplasms and Pre-Malignancies (Skin Tumours, Melanoma, Keratoacanthoma, Bowen's Disease, Actinic Keratosis)
- Disorders of Appendages (Hair Disorders, Nail Disorders)
- Systemic and Other Conditions (Dermatology in Systemic Diseases, Photosensitivity, Nutritional Disorders, Drug Eruptions)
- Basics of Dermatology (Skin Structure, Skin Lesions, Histopathology)
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Ophthalmology | - Visual Acuity Assessment
- Lids & Adnexa and Orbit
- Conjunctiva
- Corneas
- Sclera
- Iris and Anterior Chamber
- Lens
- Retina & Optic Nerve
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ENT (Otorhinolaryngology) | - Ear (Otology) (Anatomy & Physiology, External/Middle/Inner Ear Disorders, Diagnostics, Rehabilitation)
- Nose and Paranasal Sinuses (Rhinology) (Anatomy, Nose & Sinus Disorders, Imaging)
- Pharynx and Larynx (Laryngology) (Pharynx Disorders, Larynx Disorders, Airway Management)
- General ENT (Embryology of the ear)
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Psychiatry | - Core Concepts & Foundations
- Major Psychiatric Disorders
- Treatments & Neurobiology
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
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Orthopedics | - Fractures & Dislocations
- Infections
- Bone Tumours & Cancer
- Joint & Autoimmune Conditions
- Metabolic & Genetic Conditions
- Pediatric & Congenital Orthopaedics
- Spinal Disorders
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Radiology | - Radiation Physics
- Radiological Modalities
- Anatomy & Pathology
- Radiological Signs
- Interventional Radiology
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Anesthesia | - General Anaesthesia & Airway
- Regional Anesthesia
- Monitoring & Critical Care
- Specialty Anesthesia
- Anaesthesia for Co-morbidities & Special Situations
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NEET PG Syllabus 2026: Preparation Tips
Here are some very important preparation tips that students can use to score well in NEET PG:
- Develop an achievable schedule and choose good study resources that will cover the entire syllabus.
- Concentrate on high-yield subjects so that you can have maximum time for studying.
- Do practice MCQs, questions from the past years and practice taking mock tests to become more accurate and faster.
- Prefer revision based on the active recall and spaced repetition techniques.
- Be optimistic always, cope with stress, and have realistic targets to go forward consistently.