Quick Answer
The Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) schedule is the most reliable scoring topic in NEET-PG & INICET — guaranteed 3-5 marks every paper. Memorise vaccine timing from birth (BCG, OPV-0, Hep-B) through 16 years (Td booster). Common questions: which vaccine at which age, contraindications, and route of administration.
Key Concepts to Lock In
- 1Birth: BCG, OPV-0, Hepatitis B-0
- 26, 10, 14 weeks: OPV/IPV, Pentavalent (DPT+HepB+Hib), Rotavirus, PCV
- 39-12 months: Measles-Rubella (MR), JE-1, Vitamin A-1
- 416-24 months: DPT-1 booster, OPV booster, MR-2, JE-2
- 55-6 years: DPT-2 booster
- 610 and 16 years: Td booster
NEET-PG & INICET Relevance
| NEET-PG & INICET Subject | Pediatrics |
| Expected questions | 3-5 marks per paper |
| Question type | Mostly clinical vignettes; some direct recall |
| Repeated in last 5 years | Yes — appears in nearly every session |
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Pro tip: reading this page once is not enough. Pair the concepts above with 20-30 NEET-PG & INICET-style PYQs on this topic, then revisit after 7 days. Spaced practice is what locks high-yield topics into long-term recall for exam day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is National Immunisation Schedule (UIP) for NEET-PG & INICET 2026 important for NEET-PG & INICET?▼
Yes. This topic typically contributes 3-5 marks per paper in the NEET-PG & INICET paper, predominantly in the Pediatrics section. It is among the high-yield topics that consistently appear across recent NEET-PG & INICET sessions.
How should I prepare this topic for NEET-PG & INICET 2026?▼
Master the key concepts listed on this page, then practise NEET-PG & INICET-style PYQs on this topic. The most efficient approach: 30 minutes of focused reading followed by 20-30 PYQs to lock in retention. Repeat after 7 days for spaced revision.
Where does this topic fit in the NEET-PG & INICET syllabus?▼
This topic falls under NEET-PG & INICET Pediatrics. Pediatrics carries significant weightage in the NEET-PG & INICET paper. Combine this topic with other high-yield Pediatrics topics for maximum return on study time.
Are PYQs available on this topic in Kinase?▼
Yes. Kinase has thousands of subject-tagged PYQs including this specific topic. Each question comes with a detailed text explanation covering the concept and why other options are incorrect.
Pediatrics subject
3-5 marks per paper
Updated for NEET-PG & INICET 2026
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