TB Treatment & RNTCP for NEET-PG & INICET — DOTS, Categories, Drug Resistance

This is a high-yield topic in NEET-PG & INICET PSM, contributing 3-4 marks per paper. Master the key concepts below, then practise PYQs on Kinase to lock in your score on exam day.

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TB and RNTCP/NTEP are heavily tested in NEET-PG & INICET PSM and Medicine — typically 3-4 marks per paper. Standard regimen for new pulmonary TB: 2HRZE (intensive) + 4HRE (continuation). MDR-TB: longer regimen with newer drugs (Bedaquiline, Linezolid). All TB regimens are now daily under NTEP guidelines.

Key Concepts to Lock In

  • 1New pulmonary TB: 2HRZE + 4HRE (daily, NTEP)
  • 2Drug abbreviations: H=Isoniazid, R=Rifampicin, Z=Pyrazinamide, E=Ethambutol, S=Streptomycin
  • 3MDR-TB: resistant to H + R (longer regimen, includes Bedaquiline)
  • 4XDR-TB: MDR + resistance to fluoroquinolone + one second-line injectable
  • 5Pyridoxine (Vit B6) given with INH to prevent peripheral neuropathy
  • 6DOTS: directly observed treatment, short-course (now NTEP daily regimen)

NEET-PG & INICET Relevance

NEET-PG & INICET SubjectPSM
Expected questions3-4 marks per paper
Question typeMostly clinical vignettes; some direct recall
Repeated in last 5 yearsYes — appears in nearly every session

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is TB Treatment & RNTCP for NEET-PG & INICET important for NEET-PG & INICET?▼
Yes. This topic typically contributes 3-4 marks per paper in the NEET-PG & INICET paper, predominantly in the PSM 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 PSM. PSM carries significant weightage in the NEET-PG & INICET paper. Combine this topic with other high-yield PSM topics for maximum return on study time.
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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.
PSM subject
3-4 marks per paper
Updated for NEET-PG & INICET 2026

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