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2.18.Candidate found ineligible at any stage of NEET-PG 2021, will not bepermitted to appear in the examination. In an unlikely event of anyineligible candidate appearing and/or passing the NEET-PG2021, the results/candidature of such candidate shall be cancelledand/or is deemed to be cancelled, even if result has been declaredor Score Card has been issued.2.19.NBE reserves the right to withdraw permission, if any, grantedinadvertently to any candidate who is not eligible to appear in theNEET-PG 2021 even though the admit card/roll number has beenissued or name/roll number is displayed on NBE website.2.20.Fee shall neither be carried forward to a future exams nor refundedunder any circumstances. The examination fee of candidatesremaining absent shall be forfeited. Application once submittedcan not be withdrawn.2.21.Candidates’ eligibility is purely provisional & is subjected to thefulfilment of eligibility criteria as prescribed in this InformationBulletin.2.22.Instructions in the Information Bulletin are liable to change basedon decisions taken by the NBE /MoHFW/NMC from time to time.There is no equity or any rights that are /or deemed to be arisingin favour of candidate. Candidates are required to refer to thelatest bulletin or corrigendum that may be issued to incorporatethese changes. Refer NBE website http://www.natboard.edu.inand https://nbe.edu.in for latest updates or corrigendum.2.23.The existing schedule, pattern, policy and guidelines are for readyreference only but in no way, they are or are ought to be treated asrepresentative or acknowledgment of fact that NBE is bound tofollow the same in future. NBE reserves its absolute right to alter,amend, modify or apply any or some of the instructions/guidelines contained in this information bulletin.NEET-PG 202112

2.24.In case of any ambiguity in interpretation of any of theinstructions/ terms/ rules/criteria regarding the determination ofeligibility/conduct of examinations/ registration of candidates/information contained herein, the interpretation of the NBE shall befinal and binding in nature.2.25.Request shall not be entertained for change in date/center ofexamination under any circumstances. Candidates are advised notto canvass for such representation.2.26.Admit Cards for NEET-PG 2021 Examination shall be available fordownload at NBE website https://nbe.edu.in on 12th April 2021.Candidates declared ineligible shall not be issued admit cards.2.27.Result of NEET-PG 2021 shall be displayed on NBE websitewww.natboard.edu.in and https://nbe.edu.in2.28.NEET-PG 2021 shall be conducted by NBE at various exam centresengaged for the purpose. Candidates are advised to familiarisethemselves with the route and location of the exam centre. Pleaserefer Chapter - 6 for details of Test Day Procedures.2.29.The examination test centre staff on duty is authorized to verify theidentity of candidates and may take steps to verify and record theidentity of candidates. Candidates are required to extend requisitecooperation.2.30.Possession/Use of mobile phones/Electronic devices is strictlyprohibited in the premises of NBE test Centres. Candidates shall beliable for penal action for Possession/Use of Mobile phones/Electronic devices. Please go through guidelines detailed inChapter - 9 for use of unfair means in the examination.2.31.Demo Test: A demo test shall be available for the benefit ofcandidates to familiarise themselves with the Computer Based TestNEET-PG 202113

format at website https://nbe.edu.in Candidates will be able toaccess the Demo test from 8th April 2021 onwards.2.32.The candidates should communicate with NBE regarding mattersrelated to NEET-PG 2021 as per prescribed Protocols only, detailedunder Chapter - 14.2.33.Candidates are encouraged to communicate through email withNBE. All the correspondence through post should be addressed tothe Executive Director, NBE, Medical Enclave, Mahatma GandhiMarg, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029. Candidates are requested tosuperscribe the envelope with the subject matter of thecorrespondence for expeditious processing.2.34.The jurisdiction for court cases/disputes shall be at N e wDelhi only.2.35.The Registration for NEET PG 2021 at the time of PG Counseling tobe conducted by designated counseling authority will be as per thedetails of candidates submitted in NBE NEET-PG 2021 ApplicationForm and will be pre-populated in the Registration Form forcounseling. Hence, candidates are advised to maintain their sameRegistration details e.g. mobile number, Email ID etc. as providedin the NBE NEET-PG 2021 Registration Form.NEET-PG 202114

3. Examination Fee3.1. Examination Fee:Category ofCandidateEXAMINATIONFEEGST @ 18%TOTAL AMOUNTPAYABLE*General and OBCRs. 4250/-Rs. 765/-Rs. 5015/-SC, ST, PWDRs. 3250/-Rs. 585/-Rs. 3835/-*Excluding charges as may be applicable by various payment gateways.3.2. Applications once submitted cannot be withdrawn. Fee shallneither be carried forward to a future date nor refunded under anycircumstances. Any claim for refund, adjustment or carryingforward of Application fee will not be entertained on successfulsubmission of application and payment of fee.3.3. How to pay: The prescribed exam fee should be remitted throughpayment gateway provided using a Credit Card or a Debit Cardissued by banks in India or other modes as may be made availableand have been provided on the web page. Fee can not be depositedthrough any mode other than the payment gateway availablewhile submitting online application form submission.3.4. Examination fees in respect of candidates who are absent or havebeen declared ineligible due to any reason will be forfeited.Candidates are advised to read the information bulletin for NEETPG 2021 carefully and satisfy the terms and conditions forfulfilment of eligibility criteria before proceeding for payment offees.NEET-PG 202115

4. Eligibility CriteriaThe eligibility criteria for admission to MD/MS/PG DiplomaCourses is as follows :4.1. Candidates in possession of MBBS degree or Provisional MBBSPass Certificate recognized as per the provisions of the NMC Act,2019 and the repealed Indian Medical Council Act 1956 andpossessing permanent or provisional registration certificate ofMBBS qualification issued by the NMC/ the erstwhile MedicalCouncil of India or State Medical Council and have completed oneyear of internship or are likely to complete the internship on orbefore 30th June 2021, may apply for NEET-PG 2021 throughonline application system at website https://nbe.edu.inCUT-OFF DATE FOR COMPLETION OF INTERNSHIP30TH JUNE 20214.2. Candidates found to be ineligible at any stage of NEET-PG 2021will not be permitted to appear in the examination and/orcounseling. In an unlikely event of any ineligible candidateappearing and/or being successful in the NEET-PG 2021, theresults/ candidature of such candidate shall be cancelled and/orare deemed to be cancelled.4.3. Requests for appearing in NEET-PG 2021 from candidatescompleting internship after 30th June 2021 or having qualificationsthat are not recognized as per the NMC Act, 2019 and the repealedIMC Act, 1956 shall be summarily rejected. Candidates are furtheradvised not to canvass for the same.4.4. The dates indicated by candidates with regard to 12 monthsCompulsory Rotating Resident Internship in the application form(i.e. internship starting and completion date) shall be treated asfinal and candidates will be required to submit the originalNEET-PG 202116

Compulsory Rotating Resident Internship completion certificate atthe time of counseling/admission in allotted Medical College/Institute.4.5. The cut off dates for the recognition of the Medical Colleges, fromwhere the candidates have passed their MBBS Degree Course andcompleted compulsory rotatory Internship for the year 2021 will beas prescribed by the NMC/ the erstwhile Medical Council of India.The Colleges recognized after the cut- off date prescribed by theNMC will not be considered.4.6. Registration with the NMC/ the erstwhile Medical Council ofIndia or State Medical Council is necessary and its documentaryproof should be furnished by the candidates on the day ofexamination and at the time of counseling/admission.4.7. Some of the Universities/Institutions are having regulations thatcandidates who are already pursuing the PG Course in theirUniversity or in another University are not eligible for admissiontill they complete the course. The candidates who are alreadypursuing PG Courses either through All India Quota or StateQuota and are applying for a seat under All India Quota/Statequota seats may confirm the eligibility conditions of thatUniversity in this regard. NBE/MoHFW/Designated CounselingAuthority shall not be responsible if such candidates are refusedfor admission. Such candidates may opt for the subject and thecollege at their own risk and cost.4.8. The definition of NRI for admission to Deemed University shall beas per Hon’ble Supreme Court order dated 22/08/2017 in WP689/2017.4.9. Eligibility of candidates issued admit card for the examinationshall be purely provisional. Appearing in NEET-PG 2021 does notconfer any automatic rights upon the candidate for admission toMD/MS/PG Diploma courses.NEET-PG 202117

4.10.E L I G I B I L I T Y C R I T E R I A F O R F O R E I G N M E D I C A LGRADUATES: Indian citizens or overseas citizens of India whohave obtained their Primary Medical Qualifications from MedicalColleges outside India should have qualified the Foreign MedicalGraduate Examination (Screening Test) as per Screening TestRegulations, 2002 which is conducted by National Board ofExaminations. Further, they should have been registered with theNMC/ the erstwhile Medical Council of India or State MedicalCouncil and should have completed their internship or likely tocomplete their internship on or before 30th June 2021. ForeignMedical Graduates are required to bring their FMGE Passcertificate issued by NBE on their testing day alongwith theprovisional/permanent registration certificate issued by a medicalcouncil.4.11.ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS: It is notmandatory for foreign nationals to have temporary registrationwith National Medical Commission (NMC) at the time of writingNEET-PG. Foreign Nationals can write NEET-PG withoutregistration with NMC. The NMC may, on payment of theprescribed fee for registration, grant temporary registration for theduration of the Post Graduate course limited to the medicalcollege/institution to which he/she is admitted for the time beingexclusively for pursuing postgraduate studies. Provided furtherthat temporary registration to such foreign national shall be subjectto the condition that such person is duly registered withappropriate registering authority in his own country where fromhe has obtained his Basic Medical qualification, and is dulyrecognized by the corresponding Medical Council or concernedauthority.”NEET-PG 202118

5. Scheme of NEET-PG 20215.1. NEET-PG 2021 shall be conducted in a single day & single sessionas a computer based examination on 18th April 2021.5.2. Syllabus: The syllabus for the exam shall comprise of subject/knowledge area as per Graduate Medical Education Regulationsissued by the erstwhile Medical Council of India with priorapproval of the Govt of India.5.3. The examination shall be a multiple choice questions deliveredusing computers network (CBT) as per scheme prescribed. Theexam comprises of 200 Multiple Choices, single correct responsequestions in English language only. Time allotted is 3 hrs 30 min.5.4. There shall be 25% negative marking for incorrect answers. Nomarks will be deducted for unattempted questions.5.5. Marking Scheme: Allocation of marks for each MCQ shall be asfollows:S.NO.RESPONSEMARKS1Correct Response4 Marks2Incorrect Response1 Mark shall be deducted3Unattempted QuestionZero5.6. During the examination candidates are given an option to markany question, whether attempted or not, for review which meansthat candidate has been given an option to go through thesequestions again before the examination time ends. Candidates maynote that such questions which are marked for review shall beevaluated as per the marking scheme mentioned above.NEET-PG 202119

5.7. Allocation of time for NEET-PG 2021 shall be as follows:ActivitiesTimeAllow Candidates to enter the examinationcentre and Commence Registration for the test12:00 PMEntry closes at Examination Center01:30 PMGrant access for Candidate Login01:45 PMCandidates log in to read instructions01:50 PMExam Start Time02:00 PMExam End Time05:30 PM5.8. Overview of Computer Based TestOnline Application Form SubmissionDemo Test (At NBE Website)Issuance of Admit CardsReporting at Test Centre on Schedule Date &TimeSecurity Check-in ProcessRegistration for Test Face ID & BiometricExamination BeginsExamination EndsNEET-PG 202120

6. Admit Card & Test Day Procedures6.1. Admit Card: Admit cards shall be made live on NBE websitehttps://nbe.edu.in on 12th April 2021. Admit cards will not beissued to candidates found ineligible before conduct ofexamination.6.2. Candidates will be informed through SMS/Email alerts andwebsite notice regarding availability of the admit card on NBEwebsite. Admit card will not be sent to the candidates by Post/Email.6.3. Candidates are required to download their admit card from theNBE website and affix firmly their latest passport size photographin the space provided on the admit card. The photograph mustmeet following specifications: Size of photograph : Minimum 35x45 mm (and not larger thanthe box printed on admit card for pasting the photograph) withat least 75% area on the photograph should be occupied with theface & head of the candidate. It should be a Colour photograph with white background The photograph needs to display full front view of the face witha neutral expression. No Caps, Stethoscope, Goggles, Ornamentsto be worn. The photograph should not have reflection or shadow on theface with red eyes. The photograph needs to be printed on a high quality paperwith at least 600 dpi Resolutions. The photograph must not have kinks, scratches and stains.NEET-PG 202121

6.4. TEST DAY PROCEDURES: NBE shall be conducting the SocialDistanced - Computer Based Test (SD-CBT) in safe and secureenvironment maintaining social distancing norms whereverneeded. NBE reserves its rights to review the test day processes ofconduct of CBT in wake of changing scenario of COVID-19pandemic.6.5. Entry of Candidates as per Time Slots given in the AdmitCards: Candidates are required to report at the ‘ReportingCounter’ of test venue at as per time indicated in their admit cards.To avoid crowding at the test venue entry, there will be staggeredtime slots for candidates to report. Candidates will be required toreport at the exam venue as per the time slot informed via SMS ontheir registered mobile number one day prior to exam date. Thereporting counter will close 30 minutes prior to the test start time.This will allow time for security checks, identity verification andchecking in for examination.6.6. Candidates reporting late or beyond the prescribed time shall notbe allowed to appear in the exam under any circumstances. NBEshall not be responsible for any delayed arrival of the candidate inreaching the centre due to any reason.6.7. NBE/Test centre/Designated Agency/Staff on duty shall not beliable under any circumstances for delayed reporting and/or nonpresentation of mandatory documents.6.8. Test Centre Location: Exact address and location of the test centresshall be indicated in the admit card. Candidates are advised tofamiliarise themselves with the test centre locations at least oneday prior to the examination day and ensure that they report forthe exam as per scheduled time only.NEET-PG 202122

6.9. Please note that only the candidates who have been issued admitcard will be allowed entry inside the examination centre premisessubject to fulfilment of documentary requirements.6.10.Friends or relatives accompanying the candidates will not beallowed entry in the examination centre premises under anycircumstances and will not be allowed to contact the candidatewhile the examination process is ongoing.6.11.Barcode/QR Code Reader at Entry Points: The candidate will flashthe admit card and ID proof for verification to the examfunctionary standing across the table with barcode/QR codereader. Candidate shall be informed about the assigned labnumber.6.12.Use of Thermo Guns: All candidates will be checked at the entrypoint for fever with the thermo guns. In case, any candidate isobserved to be having above normal temperature ( 99.14 DegreeF) or displaying any symptoms of COVID-19 infection, he/she willbe allowed to take the examination in a separate isolation lab.6.13.Identity checks will be made upon arrival at the test centre toensure that there are no unauthorized candidates appearing for theexam.6.14.Candidates MUST bring to the test centre the followingdocuments:6.14.1.Printed copy of Barcoded/QR Coded Admit card with his/herrecent coloured photograph pasted on it.6.14.2.Photocopy of Permanent / Provisional SMC/MCIregistration*, to be retained by the test centre &NEET-PG 202123

6.14.3.The below mentioned Govt issued photo IDs** (must beoriginal and valid/non-expired), details of which have beenprovided while filling the application form.Aadhaar Card (with Photograph): First PreferenceProvide details of Aadhar Card in the application form andbring it to the test centre if it has been issued to you. PAN Card Driving License Passport Please bring at least one but as many of the abovementioned Photo IDs which are issued to you anddetails of which have been provided in theapplication form.6.15.In case, any candidate reports to the test center with e-AadhaarCard with Aadhaar number printed on it as proof of identity, the eAadhaar Card should be a good quality colour print out withclearly visible photograph. The photograph should not have kinks,scratches and stains, and should definitely match with thecandidate presenting the e-Aadhaar Card. Decision of NBE in thisregard shall be final”.*IndianCitizens/OCI who have obtained their Primary MedicalQualification outside India and qualified Foreign Medical GraduateExamination should bring their original FMGE (Screening Test) Passcertificate issued on NBE letterhead also.Foreign Nationals who are desirous to appear in NEET-PG are required tobring their passport (original & valid) to the test centre along with anyother documents (Registratio

Diploma Courses as per Section 61(2) of the National Medical Commission Act, 2019 read with 10 (D) of Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. No other entrance examination, either at the state or the Institution . no correspondence/request for re-consideration will be entertained. 2.14.Please refer Chapter - 8 on Instructions to Fill NEET-PG 2021