How many subjects are there in NEET-PG & INICET?

NEET-PG & INICET covers 19 subjects across the MBBS curriculum — 3 pre-clinical (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry), 5 para-clinical (Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine, Community Medicine/PSM), and 11 clinical specialties (Medicine, Surgery, OBG, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Anesthesia, Dermatology, Radiology, Psychiatry).

Which subjects carry the most weightage in NEET-PG & INICET?

The six clinical heavyweights — Medicine, Surgery, OBG, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, and Pathology — together account for over 55% of the 300-question paper. Pre-clinical subjects (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry) typically contribute 7–9% each.

What is the best order to study NEET-PG & INICET subjects?

Start with the high-weightage clinical subjects (Medicine, Surgery, OBG, Pediatrics) since they account for two-thirds of the paper. Use Pathology and Pharmacology as cross-subject revision once you finish each clinical chapter. Save Anatomy and Biochemistry for the last 2–3 weeks — they’re lower weightage and easier to revise quickly.

Are there enough PYQs available for every subject?

Yes. Kinase has subject-tagged PYQs for all 19 subjects collected from past NEET-PG & INICET sessions plus relevant NEET PG and INI-CET papers. Each subject page below links directly to its PYQ practice queue, an image bank (where relevant), and timed MCQ practice.

NEET-PG & INICET Subjects — Complete Subject-wise Preparation Guide for All 19 Papers

Pre-clinical (3 subjects)

Foundation sciences — taught in MBBS Year 1.

Anatomy

7–9%

~28–36 questions

Top topics

·Nerve supply of upper and lower limb muscles
·Brachial plexus — roots, trunks, divisions, cords, branches
·Cranial nerves — nuclei, course, and clinical lesions
·Blood supply of brain (circle of Willis, watershed areas)

PYQ Practice →MCQ Rounds Image Bank

Physiology

7–9%

~28–36 questions

Top topics

·Cardiac cycle — pressure-volume loops, heart sounds, murmurs
·Renal physiology — GFR, tubular reabsorption, concentration mechanism
·Respiratory — lung volumes, spirometry, oxygen-haemoglobin dissociation curve
·Nerve and muscle — action potential, neuromuscular junction, reflexes

PYQ Practice →MCQ Rounds

Biochemistry

6–8%

~24–32 questions

Top topics

·Enzyme kinetics — Michaelis-Menten, competitive vs. non-competitive inhibition
·Glycolysis, TCA cycle, gluconeogenesis — key enzymes and regulation
·Fatty acid synthesis and beta-oxidation — regulation and energetics
·Protein synthesis — translation, post-translational modifications

PYQ Practice →MCQ Rounds

Para-clinical (5 subjects)

Bridging sciences — taught in MBBS Years 2–3. The bulk of NEET-PG & INICET first-section weightage.

Pathology

9–11%

~36–44 questions

Top topics

·Cell injury — types of necrosis, apoptosis vs. necrosis
·Inflammation — acute vs. chronic, granuloma types, healing
·Neoplasia — hallmarks of cancer, tumour markers, grading vs. staging
·Haematopathology — anaemias, leukaemias, lymphomas (WHO classification)

PYQ Practice →MCQ Rounds Image Bank

Pharmacology

8–10%

~32–40 questions

Top topics

·Autonomic pharmacology — adrenergic, cholinergic drugs and their receptors
·Antihypertensives — mechanisms, class comparisons, side effects
·Antibiotics — mechanisms, resistance, spectrum, side effects
·CNS drugs — antiepileptics, antidepressants, antipsychotics

PYQ Practice →MCQ Rounds

Microbiology

7–9%

~28–36 questions

Top topics

·Bacteriology — morphology, staining, culture characteristics of high-yield organisms
·Mycobacterium tuberculosis — virulence factors, Koch's postulates, lab diagnosis
·Immunology — innate vs. adaptive immunity, complement, hypersensitivity types
·Virology — Hepatitis viruses (A/B/C/D/E), HIV replication cycle

PYQ Practice →MCQ Rounds Image Bank

FMT (Forensic Medicine)

5–7%

~20–28 questions

Top topics

·Decomposition and postmortem changes — rigor mortis, livor mortis, putrefaction timelines
·Medico-legal autopsy — procedure, consent, exhumation
·Injuries — abrasion, contusion, laceration, incised wound, stab wound characteristics
·Asphyxia — types (throttling, strangulation, hanging, drowning) and PM findings

PYQ Practice →MCQ Rounds

PSM (Community Medicine)

8–10%

~32–40 questions

Top topics

·Epidemiology — study designs, measures of association (RR, OR, AR)
·Screening — sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV calculations
·National health programmes — RCH, RNTCP, Universal Immunization Programme
·Immunization schedule — vaccines, cold chain, EPI

PYQ Practice →MCQ Rounds

Clinical (11 subjects)

Patient-facing specialties — Years 3–4 + internship. The single biggest scoring zone in NEET-PG & INICET.

Medicine

10–13%

~40–52 questions

Top topics

·Cardiology — MI management, heart failure, arrhythmias, valvular diseases
·Respiratory — COPD, asthma, pneumonia, lung cancer, TB
·Nephrology — acute kidney injury, CKD, glomerulonephritis, electrolyte disorders
·Endocrinology — diabetes management, thyroid disorders, adrenal diseases

PYQ Practice →MCQ Rounds Image Bank

Surgery

8–10%

~32–40 questions

Top topics

·Breast — carcinoma breast staging, modified radical mastectomy, FNAC
·Thyroid — goitre classification, thyroid carcinoma types, surgical complications
·GI surgery — appendicitis, intestinal obstruction, hernias, colorectal cancer
·Urology — BPH, bladder cancer, renal calculi, urological emergencies

PYQ Practice →MCQ Rounds Image Bank

Obstetrics & Gynecology

8–10%

~32–40 questions

Top topics

·Normal labour — stages, cardinal movements, partogram interpretation
·High-risk pregnancy — pre-eclampsia, GDM, placenta praevia, abruption
·Obstetric emergencies — PPH, eclampsia, shoulder dystocia management
·Gynaecological oncology — cervical, ovarian, endometrial cancer

PYQ Practice →MCQ Rounds Image Bank

Pediatrics

7–9%

~28–36 questions

Top topics

·Growth and development milestones — social, motor, language by age
·Neonatology — APGAR score, neonatal jaundice, respiratory distress syndrome
·Vaccination schedule — age, route, contraindications, cold chain
·Nutritional disorders — PEM (marasmus vs. kwashiorkor), rickets

PYQ Practice →MCQ Rounds Image Bank

Orthopedics

5–7%

~20–28 questions

Top topics

·Fractures — common fractures and their nerve/vessel injuries
·Orthopaedic infections — acute osteomyelitis, septic arthritis
·Bone tumours — osteosarcoma, Ewing's sarcoma, giant cell tumour
·Joint disorders — osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis (orthopaedic aspects)

PYQ Practice →MCQ Rounds Image Bank

ENT

4–6%

~16–24 questions

Top topics

·Ear — anatomy, tympanic membrane (quadrants), otitis media, cholesteatoma
·Hearing loss — conductive vs. sensorineural, tuning fork tests (Weber, Rinne)
·Nose — DNS, epistaxis management (Little's area), sinusitis
·Pharynx — tonsillitis, peritonsillar abscess, retropharyngeal abscess

PYQ Practice →MCQ Rounds Image Bank

Ophthalmology

4–6%

~16–24 questions

Top topics

·Glaucoma — types, pathophysiology, intraocular pressure, treatment
·Cataract — types, surgical techniques (ECCE, phacoemulsification)
·Retinal disorders — CRVO, CRAO, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment
·Corneal disorders — keratoconus, corneal ulcer (bacterial vs. viral)

PYQ Practice →MCQ Rounds Image Bank

Anesthesia

3–5%

~12–20 questions

Top topics

·Inhalational agents — MAC values, blood-gas partition coefficients
·Intravenous agents — propofol, ketamine, thiopentone — mechanisms
·Neuromuscular blocking agents — depolarizing vs. non-depolarizing
·Airway management — Mallampati classification, RSI, difficult airway

PYQ Practice →MCQ Rounds

Dermatology

4–6%

~16–24 questions

Top topics

·Pemphigus vs. bullous pemphigoid — clinical and histological differences
·Leprosy — types, WHO classification, treatment (MDT regimens)
·STIs — primary and secondary syphilis, gonorrhoea, chancroid
·Psoriasis — clinical features, nail changes, treatment

PYQ Practice →MCQ Rounds Image Bank

Radiology

3–5%

~12–20 questions

Top topics

·Chest X-ray interpretation — silhouette sign, air bronchogram, costophrenic angle
·CT scan principles — Hounsfield units, contrast phases
·MRI — T1 vs. T2 signal characteristics, FLAIR, DWI
·Ultrasound — indications, acoustic phenomena, Doppler principles

PYQ Practice →MCQ Rounds Image Bank

Psychiatry

4–6%

~16–24 questions

Top topics

·Schizophrenia — first-rank symptoms (Schneiderian), antipsychotic mechanisms
·Depression and mania — diagnostic criteria, treatment algorithms
·Anxiety disorders — GAD, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD
·Substance use disorders — alcohol withdrawal (CIWA), opioid withdrawal

PYQ Practice →MCQ Rounds

NEET-PG & INICET Subjects — Complete Subject-wise Preparation Guide

Pre-clinical (3 subjects)

Anatomy

Physiology

Biochemistry

Para-clinical (5 subjects)

Pathology

Pharmacology

Microbiology

FMT (Forensic Medicine)

PSM (Community Medicine)

Clinical (11 subjects)

Medicine

Surgery

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Pediatrics

Orthopedics

ENT

Ophthalmology

Anesthesia

Dermatology

Radiology

Psychiatry

Frequently Asked Questions

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