NEET PG Exam Pattern

The NEET PG 2026 examination pattern was revised significantly.

The number of questions was reduced from the previous 200 questions to 180 questions, reducing the maximum marks from 800 to 720. However, the total examination duration remained 210 minutes / 3 hours 30 minutes.

NEET PG 2026 Exam Pattern

NEET PG 2026 Section-wise Structure

The five sections are time-bound. Candidates can navigate within the active section, but after the 42-minute period ends, that section is locked and the candidate moves to the next section.

Marking Scheme

• Correct response: +4 marks
• Incorrect response: -1 mark
• Unanswered: 0 marks

With 180 questions carrying four marks each, the maximum possible score is 720 marks.

Important Change from Previous Years

This change is particularly important when comparing 2026 scores with previous-year scores because the maximum score is no longer the same.