NEET PG 2020 - FAQs

NEET PG 2020: Frequently asked questions:

Question: When will the registration for NEET PG 2020 counselling begin?

Answer: Online registration for the first round of NEET PG counselling 2020 will begin on March 12. Candidates who wish to apply for the counselling process of AIQ seats can apply for up to March 22.

Question: Is it mandatory to download the score card for NEET PG 2020 to apply for the counselling?

Answer: Yes, candidates must keep the score card handy while applying for NEET PG 2020 counselling.

Question: I have scored less than the qualifying percentile. Can I apply for NEET PG 2020 counselling?

Answer: No, only those candidates who have qualified NEET PG 2020 can apply for the counselling process. However, if the qualifying cut off for this year is reduced by MCC in future (during the mop-up round), you can then participate in the counselling process.

Question: Will NEET PG counselling be conducted in offline mode? Do I have to report at the venue for counselling?

Answer:  No, NEET PG 2020 counselling will be conducted online. All formalities, up to the seat allotment, will be conducted online. However, candidates who have been allocated a seat will have to report to trhe allocated institute for confirmation of the admission.

Question: My NEET PG 2020 result has been withheld. What does it mean?

Answer:  NBE can hold back the results of the candidates who have not submitted the mandatory documents along with their applications. Such candidates will not be eligible to participate in the counselling of NEET PG 2020. 

Question: Is NEET PG being scrapped?

Answer: Yes, with the implementation of the NMC Act, NEET PG will be replaced by the National Exit Test. But it is expected to be implemented from the academic year 2021-22. Till then the admission to MD/MS courses will continue to be via NEET PG.

Question: I want to take admission to DNB post-MBBS course. Which exam should I give?

Answer: DNB CET examination has been scrapped. Admission to the DNB post-MBBS courses will also be using the NEET PG 2020 scores.

Question: How many institutes will participate in NEET PG 2020?

Answer: The number of colleges/Institutes participating in NEET PG 2020 is expected to be around 114. But, the scores of NEET PG are widely accepted and thus the total number of colleges accepting the scores of NEET PG 2020 will differ.