NEET-PG & INICET Syllabus 2026 — All 19 Subjects with Question Weightage

The NEET-PG & INICET syllabus covers the entire MBBS curriculum across 19 subjects. Six subjects alone — Medicine, Surgery, OBG, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Pathology — carry over 55% of the paper. Here is the complete subject-wise breakdown.

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Last verified: 27 April 2026 against NBEMS bulletin and NMC syllabus guidelines. natboard.edu.in · nmc.org.in

Quick Answer

The NEET-PG & INICET syllabus covers 19 MBBS subjects divided into Part A (pre + paraclinical) and Part B (clinical). Six subjects — Medicine, Surgery, OBG, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Pathology — together account for over 55% of the paper. Smart preparation prioritises these in line with their question weightage.

Part B — Clinical Subjects (~200 Qs)

Clinical subjects carry approximately 200 of 300 questions in the NEET-PG & INICET paper. These four subjects alone — Medicine, Surgery, OBG, Pediatrics — make up over 43% of the entire exam.

SubjectApprox. QuestionsHigh-Yield Topics
Medicine38–40ECG, electrolyte emergencies, TB, diabetes
Surgery35–38Acute abdomen, trauma, tumour markers
Obstetrics & Gynecology28–30MgSO₄ eclampsia, partograph, APH/PPH
Pediatrics22–25National Immunisation Schedule, milestones
PSM (Community Medicine)18–22National health programmes, epidemiology
Ophthalmology10–12Glaucoma, cataract, fundoscopy
ENT8–10CSOM, otosclerosis, vertigo
Orthopedics8–10Fractures, joint diseases, casts
Dermatology6–8Psoriasis, vesiculobullous lesions
Psychiatry4–6Mood disorders, schizophrenia
Anesthesia3–5Local anesthetics, ASA grading
Radiology3–5X-ray reading, CT/MRI basics

Part A — Pre & Paraclinical Subjects (~100 Qs)

SubjectApprox. QuestionsHigh-Yield Topics
Pharmacology15–18Drug of choice list (~50 conditions)
Anatomy15–17Brachial plexus, head & neck, embryology
Physiology15–17CVS, renal, endocrine
Biochemistry15–17Metabolism, vitamins, enzymes
Pathology12–15Tumour markers, histopathology images
Microbiology12–15Bacterial classification, viral diseases
Forensic Medicine8–10Wounds, asphyxia, poisoning

The 60-30-10 Rule of NEET-PG & INICET Marks

A decade of NEET-PG & INICET papers reveals a consistent pattern in how marks distribute. Plan your study time accordingly:

60%

Clinical core — Medicine, Surgery, OBG, Pediatrics. Where you pass or fail.

30%

Para & preclinical anchors — Pharma, Pathology, PSM, Microbiology.

10%

Smaller specialities — ENT, Ophtho, Ortho, Derma, Psychiatry, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NEET-PG & INICET syllabus based on?▼
The NEET-PG & INICET syllabus follows the MBBS curriculum approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC). It covers all 19 subjects taught during MBBS, divided into pre-clinical, paraclinical, and clinical subjects.
How many subjects are in the NEET-PG & INICET syllabus?▼
There are 19 subjects across two parts. Part A has 8 pre and paraclinical subjects (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine, PSM). Part B has 11 clinical subjects (Medicine, Surgery, OBG, Pediatrics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Anesthesia, Radiology).
Which subject has the highest weightage in NEET-PG & INICET?▼
Medicine has the highest weightage with 38–40 questions per paper (~13% of total marks). Surgery is second with 35–38 questions, and Obstetrics & Gynecology follows with 28–30 questions.
What are the most high-yield topics in NEET-PG & INICET?▼
ECG interpretation, drug-of-choice questions, MgSO₄ in eclampsia, the National Immunization Schedule, tumor markers, image-based pathology, and national health programmes are the most repeated high-yield topics across the last decade.
Is the NEET-PG & INICET syllabus the same as NEET PG?▼
Both follow the MBBS curriculum but the difficulty level and depth are different. NEET-PG & INICET focuses more on direct clinical application, drug of choice, and image-based identification, while NEET PG goes deeper into pathophysiology and recent updates.
Based on MBBS curriculum
All 19 subjects covered
Updated for 2026

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