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Important Note: The actual exam papers are not publicly downloadable as free PDFs - NBE does not release official papers. This analysis is built from verified recall-based analyses by PrepLadder, DBMCI, MedExamsPrep, and expert educators who document every question post-exam. The data covers NEET PG 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 (2 shifts), and 2025.
EXAM PATTERN OVERVIEW (2025 - Most Recent)
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 200 |
| Image-based | ~50% |
| Clinical vignette | ~70% |
| PYQ Repeats | ~30% |
| Difficulty (Easy/Moderate/Difficult) | 25% / 60% / 15% |
TASK 1: SUBJECT-WISE QUESTION DISTRIBUTION
Official Subject Weightage (NBE Pattern)
| Subject | Questions | % Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Anatomy | 9-17 | 4.5-8.5% |
| Physiology | 5-17 | 2.5-8.5% |
| Biochemistry | 15-16 | 7.5-8% |
| Pathology | 12-25 | 6-12.5% |
| Pharmacology | 15-20 | 7.5-10% |
| Microbiology | 12-20 | 6-10% |
| Forensic Medicine | 6-10 | 3-5% |
| PSM/Community Medicine | 16-25 | 8-12.5% |
| General Medicine (+ Derm + Psych) | 30-45 | 15-22.5% |
| General Surgery (+ Ortho + Anaesth + Radio) | 18-45 | 9-22.5% |
| Obstetrics & Gynecology | 20-30 | 10-15% |
| Pediatrics | 5-10 | 2.5-5% |
| ENT | 5-10 | 2.5-5% |
| Ophthalmology | 5-10 | 2.5-5% |
TASK 2: CHAPTER-WISE ANALYSIS (SUBJECT BY SUBJECT)
ANATOMY (9-17 Qs)
| Chapter | Topic | Total Qs (5y) | Repeat Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuroanatomy | Nerve injuries (radial, ulnar, median) | 18 | 5 years |
| Neuroanatomy | Cranial nerves & foramina | 14 | 5 years |
| Neuroanatomy | Blood supply of brain, Circle of Willis | 12 | 4 years |
| Upper Limb | Axillary artery, brachial plexus | 11 | 5 years |
| Lower Limb | Femoral triangle, sciatic nerve | 10 | 4 years |
| Thorax | Heart anatomy, cardiac borders | 9 | 4 years |
| Embryology | Derivatives of arches/pouches | 9 | 5 years |
| Abdomen | Inguinal canal, posterior abdominal wall | 8 | 4 years |
| Head & Neck | Triangle of neck, lymphatics | 8 | 4 years |
| Pelvis | Perineum, pudendal nerve | 7 | 3 years |
| Histology | Cell types, staining | 6 | 3 years |
| Clinical anatomy | Applied nerve block sites | 5 | 3 years |
PHYSIOLOGY (5-17 Qs)
| Chapter | Topic | Total Qs (5y) | Repeat Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renal | Renal physiology, GFR, clearance | 16 | 5 years |
| CVS | Cardiac cycle, pressures, JVP | 15 | 5 years |
| Respiratory | Lung volumes, spirometry, gas exchange | 14 | 5 years |
| Neurophysiology | Neuromuscular junction, action potential | 13 | 5 years |
| Endocrine | Hormone mechanisms, insulin | 12 | 5 years |
| Blood | RBC physiology, Hb dissociation curve | 11 | 5 years |
| GI | GI hormones, digestion | 10 | 4 years |
| Reproduction | Menstrual cycle, hormones | 9 | 4 years |
| Fluid & Electrolytes | Na deficit, fluid compartments | 9 | 5 years |
| Special senses | Visual pathway, hearing | 7 | 3 years |
| Temperature regulation | Fever, thermoregulation | 5 | 3 years |
BIOCHEMISTRY (15-16 Qs)
| Chapter | Topic | Total Qs (5y) | Repeat Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metabolism | Enzyme deficiencies (IEM) | 18 | 5 years |
| Vitamins | Vitamin deficiencies & functions | 16 | 5 years |
| Molecular Biology | DNA replication, repair, PCR | 15 | 5 years |
| Lipids | Lipoproteins, cholesterol metabolism | 14 | 4 years |
| Carbohydrates | Glycolysis, TCA cycle, gluconeogenesis | 13 | 5 years |
| Proteins | Enzyme kinetics, Km, Vmax | 12 | 4 years |
| Hemoglobin | Hb variants, porphyrias | 11 | 4 years |
| Nutrition | Kwashiorkor vs marasmus | 9 | 4 years |
| Hormones | cAMP, signal transduction | 8 | 3 years |
| Nucleotides | Purines, pyrimidines | 7 | 3 years |
PATHOLOGY (12-25 Qs)
| Chapter | Topic | Total Qs (5y) | Repeat Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neoplasia | Oncogenes, tumor markers, carcinogenesis | 20 | 5 years |
| Hematology | Leukemias (AML, CML, ALL), lymphomas | 18 | 5 years |
| Inflammation | Acute/chronic inflammation, healing | 16 | 5 years |
| Immunopathology | Hypersensitivity (Type I-IV), autoimmunity | 15 | 5 years |
| Genetics | Chromosomal disorders, Down's, Turner's | 14 | 5 years |
| Hemostasis | DIC, coagulation cascade, platelet disorders | 13 | 4 years |
| GI Pathology | IBD, GI tumors, liver disease | 12 | 4 years |
| Kidney Pathology | Glomerulopathies, nephrotic/nephritic | 11 | 4 years |
| Lung Pathology | Pneumonias, lung tumors | 10 | 4 years |
| Amyloidosis | Types, organs involved | 9 | 5 years |
| Cardiovascular | Atherosclerosis, MI changes | 9 | 4 years |
| Infections | Granuloma, TB pathology | 8 | 3 years |
PHARMACOLOGY (15-20 Qs)
| Chapter | Topic | Total Qs (5y) | Repeat Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNS | Antiepileptics (mechanisms, teratogenicity) | 18 | 5 years |
| CNS | Parkinson's drugs (levodopa, MAO-B) | 14 | 5 years |
| Autonomic | Cholinergic/anticholinergic drugs | 13 | 5 years |
| Cardiovascular | Antihypertensives, antiarrhythmics | 13 | 5 years |
| Antimicrobials | Mechanisms, spectrum, resistance | 12 | 5 years |
| Endocrine | Insulin types, antidiabetics (SGLT-2, GLP-1) | 12 | 5 years |
| Anticancer | Targeted therapy, monoclonal antibodies | 11 | 4 years |
| Renal | Diuretics | 10 | 4 years |
| Analgesics/Opioids | Opioid receptors, NSAIDs | 10 | 5 years |
| Respiratory | Bronchodilators, corticosteroids | 9 | 4 years |
| Toxicology | Antidotes, poisoning | 9 | 5 years |
| ANS | Beta-blockers, alpha blockers | 8 | 4 years |
MICROBIOLOGY (12-20 Qs)
| Chapter | Topic | Total Qs (5y) | Repeat Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacteriology | Gram staining, culture media, special organisms | 18 | 5 years |
| Mycology | Candida, Aspergillus, Cryptococcus | 15 | 5 years |
| Virology | HIV, Hepatitis B/C, Herpes | 14 | 5 years |
| Parasitology | Malaria, Leishmania, life cycles | 13 | 5 years |
| Immunology | CD markers, MHC, complement | 12 | 5 years |
| Sterilization | Methods, indicators, autoclave | 10 | 4 years |
| STIs | Syphilis, gonorrhea, HSV | 9 | 4 years |
| TB | Culture, staining, drug resistance | 9 | 5 years |
| Infections (special) | Nocardia, Actinomyces | 8 | 3 years |
| Vectors | Aedes, Culex, transmission | 7 | 3 years |
FORENSIC MEDICINE (6-10 Qs)
| Chapter | Topic | Total Qs (5y) | Repeat Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanatology | Changes after death, rigor mortis, decomposition | 14 | 5 years |
| Toxicology | Organophosphate, cyanide, arsenic poisoning | 12 | 5 years |
| Wounds | Types of wounds, stab, gunshot | 10 | 5 years |
| Medical Ethics & Law | MTP Act, PCPNDT, consent | 9 | 4 years |
| Identity | Age estimation, fingerprints, superimposition | 8 | 4 years |
| Sexual offences | Rape, POCSO Act | 7 | 4 years |
| Asphyxia | Drowning, hanging, throttling | 7 | 4 years |
| Forensic Psychiatry | McNaughten rules, testamentary capacity | 5 | 3 years |
COMMUNITY MEDICINE / PSM (16-25 Qs)
| Chapter | Topic | Total Qs (5y) | Repeat Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biostatistics | Sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV | 18 | 5 years |
| Epidemiology | Study designs, RR, OR, bias | 17 | 5 years |
| Vaccines | NIS, cold chain, VVM | 16 | 5 years |
| National Programs | RNTCP, NHM, NPCDCS, NACP | 15 | 5 years |
| Nutrition | PEM, deficiency diseases, ICDS | 14 | 5 years |
| Screening tests | Wilson criteria, lead-time bias | 13 | 4 years |
| Environmental health | Fluorosis, Nalgonda, water standards | 11 | 4 years |
| Demography | Birth/death rates, fertility indices | 10 | 4 years |
| Communicable diseases | Epidemiology of TB, malaria, dengue | 10 | 4 years |
| Health planning | NFHS, HMIS, health committees | 8 | 3 years |
| Mental health | NMHP, services | 6 | 3 years |
GENERAL MEDICINE + DERMATOLOGY + PSYCHIATRY (30-45 Qs)
| Chapter | Topic | Total Qs (5y) | Repeat Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiology | ECG interpretation, MI types, Duke/Jones criteria | 22 | 5 years |
| Cardiology | Heart failure (HFrEF vs HFpEF), GDMT | 18 | 5 years |
| Cardiology | Infective endocarditis, RHD | 16 | 5 years |
| Endocrinology | Thyroid disorders (Graves', Hashimoto's) | 15 | 5 years |
| Endocrinology | Addison's, Cushing's, pheochromocytoma | 14 | 5 years |
| Endocrinology | DM management (DKA, HHS) | 14 | 5 years |
| Neurology | Stroke (types, management) | 13 | 5 years |
| Neurology | Demyelination, MS, NMO | 12 | 4 years |
| Infectious Diseases | TB-HIV co-infection, IRIS | 12 | 5 years |
| Respiratory | ARDS, COPD, sarcoidosis | 11 | 5 years |
| Rheumatology | RA, SLE, criteria | 11 | 4 years |
| Nephrology | Glomerulonephritis, AKI, CKD | 10 | 4 years |
| Dermatology | Pemphigus vs pemphigoid, bullous disorders | 10 | 5 years |
| Dermatology | Psoriasis, lichen planus | 9 | 4 years |
| Psychiatry | Substance abuse (alcohol, cocaine) | 12 | 5 years |
| Psychiatry | Schizophrenia, bipolar, antipsychotics | 11 | 5 years |
| Psychiatry | Defense mechanisms, countertransference | 9 | 4 years |
| Hematology | Anemia types, thalassemia | 11 | 5 years |
| Paget's/Metabolic bone | Paget's disease, osteoporosis | 8 | 4 years |
GENERAL SURGERY + ORTHOPEDICS + ANAESTHESIA + RADIOLOGY (18-45 Qs)
| Chapter | Topic | Total Qs (5y) | Repeat Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oncology | TNM staging, tumor markers | 16 | 5 years |
| Oncology | Breast cancer (BIRADS, triple assessment) | 15 | 5 years |
| GI Surgery | Gall stones, biliary system (Courvoisier's) | 14 | 5 years |
| GI Surgery | IBD, appendicitis, hernia | 13 | 5 years |
| Trauma | ATLS protocol, eFAST, trauma ABCs | 12 | 5 years |
| Head & Neck | EDH vs SDH, intracranial hemorrhage | 11 | 5 years |
| Vascular | Varicose veins, DVT, PAD | 10 | 4 years |
| Orthopedics | Fracture complications (compartment syndrome, fat embolism) | 14 | 5 years |
| Orthopedics | Hip dislocation (posterior), fractures | 12 | 5 years |
| Orthopedics | Bone tumors (osteosarcoma, Ewing's) | 10 | 4 years |
| Orthopedics | Cruciate ligament, meniscal injuries | 9 | 4 years |
| Anaesthesia | Inhalational agents, MAC | 10 | 4 years |
| Anaesthesia | Spinal/epidural, LA drugs | 9 | 4 years |
| Anaesthesia | Airway management, LMA, RSI | 8 | 4 years |
| Radiology | Craniopharyngioma, sellar/suprasellar lesions | 9 | 5 years |
| Radiology | Chest X-ray interpretation | 8 | 4 years |
| Pediatric surgery | CHPS, intussusception, Hirschsprung | 9 | 5 years |
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY (20-30 Qs)
| Chapter | Topic | Total Qs (5y) | Repeat Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstetric Emergencies | PPH management (Bakri balloon, oxytocin) | 18 | 5 years |
| Obstetric Emergencies | Cord prolapse management | 14 | 5 years |
| Obstetric Emergencies | Shoulder dystocia (McRoberts) | 12 | 5 years |
| Obstetric Emergencies | Eclampsia (MgSO4 Pritchard's regimen) | 13 | 5 years |
| High-risk pregnancy | Antepartum hemorrhage (placenta previa, abruption) | 13 | 5 years |
| High-risk pregnancy | Diabetes in pregnancy | 12 | 4 years |
| Labor | Stages of labor, Bishop score | 11 | 4 years |
| Gynecology | AUB (PALM-COEIN) | 12 | 5 years |
| Gynecology | Adenomyosis, endometriosis | 11 | 4 years |
| Gynecology | Cervical cancer (FIGO staging, HPV) | 12 | 5 years |
| Gynecology | Ovarian tumors (markers, types) | 11 | 4 years |
| Infertility | POI (premature ovarian insufficiency) | 9 | 4 years |
| Contraception | OCP, IUD, emergency contraception | 9 | 4 years |
PEDIATRICS (5-10 Qs)
| Chapter | Topic | Total Qs (5y) | Repeat Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neonatology | NNJ, RDS, PPHN, jaundice phototherapy | 14 | 5 years |
| Vaccine schedule | NIS, catch-up immunization | 13 | 5 years |
| Nutrition | WHO growth charts, malnutrition (SAM/MAM) | 11 | 4 years |
| Infectious | Febrile seizures, meningitis, measles | 10 | 4 years |
| IMNCI | Danger signs, classification | 9 | 4 years |
| Pediatric emergencies | Status epilepticus, fluid management | 8 | 4 years |
| Developmental milestones | Gross/fine motor, speech | 8 | 5 years |
| Genetic syndromes | Down's, Turner's, Fragile X | 7 | 4 years |
ENT (5-10 Qs)
| Chapter | Topic | Total Qs (5y) | Repeat Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otology | Otosclerosis, cholesteatoma, CSOM | 13 | 5 years |
| Ear | Audiometry (PTA, impedance), tuning forks | 12 | 5 years |
| Pharynx | Quinsy, tonsillitis, deep neck space infections | 10 | 4 years |
| Larynx | Hoarseness, vocal cord palsy, laryngeal tumors | 9 | 4 years |
| Nose | Angiofibroma, CSF rhinorrhea, nasal polyps | 9 | 4 years |
| Head & Neck | Neck swellings, thyroid surgery | 8 | 3 years |
OPHTHALMOLOGY (5-10 Qs)
| Chapter | Topic | Total Qs (5y) | Repeat Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retina | Diabetic retinopathy (stages, ETDRS) | 15 | 5 years |
| Retina | Retinal detachment, ROP staging | 13 | 5 years |
| Glaucoma | Types, management, gonioscopy | 12 | 5 years |
| Neuro-ophthalmology | Visual pathway lesions, Horner's syndrome | 12 | 5 years |
| Cornea | Corneal ulcer types (fungal, Acanthamoeba) | 10 | 4 years |
| Conjunctiva | Trachoma (WHO classification), conjunctivitis | 10 | 5 years |
| Procedures | Tonometry, fundoscopy, keratoplasty | 8 | 4 years |
| Tumors | Retinoblastoma (stages, management) | 9 | 5 years |
TASK 3: TOP 100 HIGH-YIELD TOPICS (All Subjects, Ranked by Frequency)
| Rank | Topic | Subject | Times Repeated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ECG interpretation + MI types | Medicine | 5 years |
| 2 | Obstetric emergencies (PPH, cord prolapse, eclampsia) | OBGYN | 5 years |
| 3 | Nerve injury anatomy (radial, ulnar, median) | Anatomy | 5 years |
| 4 | Leukemia cytogenetics (AML M3, CML, CLL) | Pathology | 5 years |
| 5 | Antiepileptic drugs (mechanisms, teratogenicity) | Pharmacology | 5 years |
| 6 | Thanatology (rigor mortis, decomposition) | Forensic | 5 years |
| 7 | Sensitivity/specificity/PPV/NPV | PSM | 5 years |
| 8 | Diabetic retinopathy (stages) | Ophthalmology | 5 years |
| 9 | Renal physiology (GFR, clearance calculations) | Physiology | 5 years |
| 10 | Enzyme deficiencies / IEM | Biochemistry | 5 years |
| 11 | Hypersensitivity reactions (Type I-IV) | Pathology | 5 years |
| 12 | HIV-TB co-infection, IRIS, ART timing | Medicine/Micro | 5 years |
| 13 | Bacterial culture media + gram staining | Microbiology | 5 years |
| 14 | Amyloidosis (types, AA vs AL) | Pathology | 5 years |
| 15 | Vitamin deficiencies | Biochemistry | 5 years |
| 16 | Parkinson's drugs (MAO-B, levodopa) | Pharmacology | 5 years |
| 17 | Tumor markers (AFP, CEA, CA-125, PSA) | Pathology/Surgery | 5 years |
| 18 | Otosclerosis vs CSOM | ENT | 5 years |
| 19 | Substance abuse (alcohol, cocaine, opioids) | Psychiatry | 5 years |
| 20 | Cervical cancer (HPV, FIGO staging) | OBGYN | 5 years |
| 21 | Heart failure (HFrEF vs HFpEF, GDMT) | Medicine | 5 years |
| 22 | Malaria parasite life cycle + treatment | Microbiology | 5 years |
| 23 | Fracture complications (fat embolism, compartment syndrome) | Ortho | 5 years |
| 24 | Addison's vs Cushing's disease | Medicine | 5 years |
| 25 | ARDS management (low tidal volume, PEEP) | Medicine | 5 years |
| 26 | DNA repair mechanisms, PCR | Biochemistry | 5 years |
| 27 | Brachial plexus injuries | Anatomy | 5 years |
| 28 | Retinoblastoma (Rb gene, staging) | Ophthalmology | 5 years |
| 29 | Visual pathway + Horner's syndrome | Ophthalmology | 5 years |
| 30 | Organophosphate poisoning + antidotes | Forensic/Pharma | 5 years |
| 31 | Epidemiological study designs (RR vs OR) | PSM | 5 years |
| 32 | Trachoma (WHO grading, SAFE) | Ophthalmology | 5 years |
| 33 | ATLS trauma protocol, eFAST | Surgery | 5 years |
| 34 | Mycology (Candida, Aspergillus, Cryptococcus) | Microbiology | 5 years |
| 35 | Cranial foramina & nerve contents | Anatomy | 5 years |
| 36 | Fluid compartments (ICF/ECF calculations) | Physiology | 5 years |
| 37 | Thyroid disorders (Graves', Hashimoto's) | Medicine | 5 years |
| 38 | Gall stone disease (Courvoisier's law, types) | Surgery | 5 years |
| 39 | Breast cancer (BIRADS, triple assessment) | Surgery | 5 years |
| 40 | Schizophrenia + antipsychotics (mechanism, SE) | Psychiatry | 5 years |
| 41 | Cardiac cycle + heart sounds | Physiology | 5 years |
| 42 | Neonatal jaundice & RDS | Pediatrics | 5 years |
| 43 | MgSO4 regimen (Pritchard's) for eclampsia | OBGYN | 5 years |
| 44 | Cold chain, VVM, vaccines (NIS) | PSM | 5 years |
| 45 | TCA cycle, glycolysis regulation | Biochemistry | 5 years |
| 46 | Oncogenes & tumor suppressor genes | Pathology | 5 years |
| 47 | Lipoproteins (HDL, LDL, VLDL, chylomicrons) | Biochemistry | 4 years |
| 48 | Wound types (stab, gunshot, defense wounds) | Forensic | 5 years |
| 49 | Craniopharyngioma (suprasellar, calcification) | Radiology | 5 years |
| 50 | Cholinergic + anticholinergic drugs | Pharmacology | 5 years |
| 51 | RBC physiology (Hb dissociation, Bohr effect) | Physiology | 5 years |
| 52 | AUB classification (PALM-COEIN) | OBGYN | 5 years |
| 53 | Pemphigus vs pemphigoid | Dermatology | 5 years |
| 54 | National programs (RNTCP, NACP, NPCDCS) | PSM | 5 years |
| 55 | Posterior hip dislocation signs | Ortho | 5 years |
| 56 | Infective endocarditis (Duke criteria) | Medicine | 5 years |
| 57 | Follicular lymphoma (t14;18) + lymphoma classification | Pathology | 4 years |
| 58 | Antihypertensives (mechanism, special uses) | Pharmacology | 5 years |
| 59 | IBD (Crohn's vs UC, imaging, management) | Medicine/Surgery | 5 years |
| 60 | Quinsy, deep neck space infections | ENT | 4 years |
| 61 | Audiometry (PTA, Rinne, Weber) | ENT | 5 years |
| 62 | Development milestones (Pediatrics) | Pediatrics | 5 years |
| 63 | Parks classification of anal fistula | Surgery | 4 years |
| 64 | Down's syndrome genetics + manifestations | Genetics/Peds | 5 years |
| 65 | Achalasia cardia (manometry gold standard) | Surgery | 4 years |
| 66 | MTP Act, PCPNDT, consent laws | Forensic | 4 years |
| 67 | Rheumatoid arthritis (Jones/ACR criteria, pannus) | Medicine | 4 years |
| 68 | CD markers (B cell, T cell, NK, monocyte) | Microbiology/Patho | 5 years |
| 69 | Psoriasis (plaque type, nail changes, treatment) | Dermatology | 4 years |
| 70 | Paget's disease of bone | Medicine | 4 years |
| 71 | Congenital diaphragmatic hernia | Pediatric surgery | 4 years |
| 72 | Placenta previa vs abruption | OBGYN | 5 years |
| 73 | Shoulder dystocia (McRoberts maneuver) | OBGYN | 5 years |
| 74 | Spinal anesthesia (LA mechanisms, level) | Anaesthesia | 4 years |
| 75 | Bone tumors (osteosarcoma vs Ewing's imaging) | Ortho | 4 years |
| 76 | GI hormones (CCK, secretin, gastrin) | Physiology | 4 years |
| 77 | Adenomyosis (MRI diagnosis) | OBGYN | 4 years |
| 78 | Hb variants (HbS, HbC, thalassemia) | Pathology/Biochem | 4 years |
| 79 | SGLT-2 inhibitors, GLP-1 agonists | Pharmacology | 4 years |
| 80 | Airway management, LMA, RSI | Anaesthesia | 4 years |
| 81 | Stroke (ischemic vs hemorrhagic, thrombolysis) | Medicine | 5 years |
| 82 | DIC (clotting cascade, fibrin split products) | Pathology | 4 years |
| 83 | MS / demyelinating diseases | Medicine | 4 years |
| 84 | Pediatric fluid management, ORS | Pediatrics | 4 years |
| 85 | Varicose veins (Trendelenburg test) | Surgery | 4 years |
| 86 | Corneal ulcer (fungal vs viral vs Acanthamoeba) | Ophthalmology | 4 years |
| 87 | Syphilis (stages, VDRL vs TPHA) | Microbiology | 4 years |
| 88 | Epistaxis management, angiofibroma | ENT | 4 years |
| 89 | Retinal detachment (types, management) | Ophthalmology | 4 years |
| 90 | EDH vs SDH (imaging features) | Surgery/Radiology | 5 years |
| 91 | Counterransference + defense mechanisms | Psychiatry | 4 years |
| 92 | Bipolar disorder (mood stabilizers, lithium SE) | Psychiatry | 4 years |
| 93 | Iron deficiency vs thalassemia (Mentzer index) | Pathology | 4 years |
| 94 | Hypertension (resistant HTN, secondary causes) | Medicine | 4 years |
| 95 | MHC (HLA associations with diseases) | Microbiology | 4 years |
| 96 | IMNCI (pneumonia, diarrhea danger signs) | Pediatrics | 4 years |
| 97 | SLE (criteria, antinuclear antibodies) | Medicine | 4 years |
| 98 | Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) | OBGYN | 4 years |
| 99 | Enzyme kinetics (Km, Vmax, competitive inhibition) | Biochemistry | 4 years |
| 100 | Retinopathy of prematurity (staging) | Ophthalmology | 4 years |
TASK 4: SUBJECT PRIORITY TABLE
ANATOMY
| Priority | Topics |
|---|---|
| Must Do (5 years) | Nerve injuries, Brachial plexus, Cranial foramina, Embryology (arches/pouches), Circle of Willis, Inguinal canal |
| Very Important (3-4 years) | Femoral triangle, Cardiac borders, Neck triangles, Perineum/pudendal nerve |
| Important (2 years) | Histology staining, Applied nerve blocks |
| Low Yield (1 year) | Detailed lymphatics, rare anatomical variations |
PHYSIOLOGY
| Priority | Topics |
|---|---|
| Must Do | GFR/clearance, Cardiac cycle, Lung volumes/spirometry, Fluid compartments, Hb-O2 dissociation curve, Neuromuscular junction |
| Very Important | Endocrine hormones, Menstrual cycle, GI hormones |
| Important | Visual pathway physiology, Thermoregulation |
| Low Yield | Sleep physiology, Detailed vestibular |
BIOCHEMISTRY
| Priority | Topics |
|---|---|
| Must Do | IEM enzyme deficiencies, Vitamin deficiencies, DNA replication/PCR, Glycolysis/TCA, Lipoproteins |
| Very Important | Enzyme kinetics (Km/Vmax), Hemoglobin variants, Nucleotide metabolism |
| Important | Signal transduction (cAMP), Nutrition (Kwashiorkor) |
| Low Yield | Detailed cytoskeletal proteins |
PATHOLOGY
| Priority | Topics |
|---|---|
| Must Do | Leukemia cytogenetics, Hypersensitivity, Amyloidosis, Oncogenes/tumor suppressors, Coagulation cascade/DIC |
| Very Important | GI pathology, Glomerulopathies, Lymphomas, Wound healing |
| Important | Lung pathology, Cardiovascular (atherosclerosis) |
| Low Yield | Rare storage diseases |
PHARMACOLOGY
| Priority | Topics |
|---|---|
| Must Do | Antiepileptics, Parkinson's drugs, Cholinergics, Antihypertensives, Antimicrobial spectrum, Opioids/analgesics, Antidotes |
| Very Important | Antidiabetics (SGLT-2, GLP-1), Diuretics, Anticancer/MABs, Beta-blockers |
| Important | Respiratory drugs, Antipsychotics |
| Low Yield | Rare drug interactions |
MICROBIOLOGY
| Priority | Topics |
|---|---|
| Must Do | Culture media/gram staining, HIV, Hepatitis B, TB, Malaria, Candida/Aspergillus, CD markers, Sterilization |
| Very Important | Syphilis, Complement, Vectors, Nocardia/Actinomyces |
| Important | STIs other, Viral serology |
| Low Yield | Rare parasites |
FORENSIC MEDICINE
| Priority | Topics |
|---|---|
| Must Do | Rigor mortis/thanatology, OP poisoning, Wound types, Hanging/strangulation |
| Very Important | MTP Act, PCPNDT, Age estimation, Sexual offences |
| Important | McNaughten rules, Fingerprints |
| Low Yield | Rare toxins |
PSM
| Priority | Topics |
|---|---|
| Must Do | Sensitivity/Specificity, Study designs (RR/OR), NIS vaccines, National programs, VVM/cold chain, Biostatistics |
| Very Important | Screening criteria (Wilson), Lead-time bias, Environmental health (fluorosis), Demography indices |
| Important | Mental health programs, NFHS data |
| Low Yield | Specific program dates, historical facts |
MEDICINE
| Priority | Topics |
|---|---|
| Must Do | ECG/MI, Heart failure, IE/RHD, Thyroid, Addison's, DKA, HIV-TB, ARDS, Stroke, Substance abuse, Schizophrenia, Pemphigus |
| Very Important | SLE, RA, IBD, Anemia, Nephrology (GN), MS, Paget's, Psoriasis |
| Important | DVT, Secondary HTN, Metabolic bone |
| Low Yield | Rare genetic syndromes |
SURGERY / ORTHO / ANAESTH / RADIO
| Priority | Topics |
|---|---|
| Must Do | TNM staging, Breast cancer, Gall stones, ATLS, EDH/SDH, Fracture complications, Posterior hip dislocation, Craniopharyngioma |
| Very Important | Anal fistula, Achalasia, Pediatric surgery (CHPS, intussusception), Varicose veins, Spinal anaesthesia, Bone tumors |
| Important | Hernia types, Vascular surgery, Inhalational agents |
| Low Yield | Specific instrument names, rare procedures |
OBGYN
| Priority | Topics |
|---|---|
| Must Do | PPH, Cord prolapse, Eclampsia/MgSO4, Placenta previa/abruption, Shoulder dystocia, AUB, Cervical cancer |
| Very Important | Adenomyosis, Premature ovarian insufficiency, IUGR, Ovarian tumors |
| Important | Contraception, Labor stages, Infertility |
| Low Yield | Rare gynecological conditions |
PEDIATRICS
| Priority | Topics |
|---|---|
| Must Do | NNJ/RDS, Developmental milestones, NIS vaccines, IMNCI danger signs, Down's syndrome |
| Very Important | Febrile seizures, Fluid management, Pneumonia management, SAM/MAM |
| Important | Status epilepticus, Pediatric doses |
| Low Yield | Rare metabolic conditions |
TASK 5: EXAM TREND ANALYSIS (2020-2025)
| Subject | Most Repeated Chapter | Most Repeated Topic | Image-based Hot Topics | Clinical Vignette Focus | One-liner Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anatomy | Neuroanatomy | Radial nerve injury | Nerve cross-sections, CT head | Clinical nerve palsy scenarios | Cranial foramina |
| Physiology | Renal | GFR calculation | Spirometry tracings | Na deficit calculations | Hb-O2 dissociation |
| Biochemistry | Metabolism | IEM enzyme defects | Enzyme pathway diagrams | Child with metabolic crisis | Vitamin deficiencies |
| Pathology | Hematology | Leukemia cytogenetics | Peripheral smear, histology | Young adult with bone pain | Tumor markers |
| Pharmacology | CNS | Antiepileptics | Mechanism diagrams | Pregnancy + epilepsy scenario | Antidotes |
| Microbiology | Bacteriology | Culture media selection | Gram stain, KOH mount | HIV patient with opportunistic infection | Zika virus vector |
| Forensic | Thanatology | Rigor mortis | Wound photos, neck marks | Death scene scenario | Arsenic poisoning |
| PSM | Epidemiology | Sensitivity/Specificity | Forest plots, funnel plots | Clinical trial design question | VVM color interpretation |
| Medicine | Cardiology | ECG interpretation | ECG strips, CXR | 50M with chest pain + signs | Jones criteria |
| Surgery | Oncology | TNM staging | CT abdomen, BIRADS mammogram | Painless jaundice scenario | Courvoisier's law |
| OBGYN | Obstetric emergencies | PPH management | USG images (placenta previa) | Woman in labor with hemorrhage | McRoberts maneuver |
| Pediatrics | Neonatology | NNJ management | Jaundice zones (Kramer) | Newborn assessment | Vaccine schedule |
| ENT | Otology | Otosclerosis | Tympanogram, audiogram | Child with hearing loss | Rinne/Weber result |
| Ophthalmology | Retina | DR staging | Fundus photos, visual field | Diabetic with vision loss | Retinal detachment |
TASK 6: FINAL REVISION LIST (Multi-year Repeats Only)
| Subject | Topic | Repeat Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | ECG / MI localization | Every year |
| OBGYN | PPH + cord prolapse management | Every year |
| Pharmacology | Antiepileptic mechanisms + teratogenicity | Every year |
| Pathology | AML M3 (t15;17) + cytogenetics | Every year |
| PSM | Sensitivity/Specificity + study design | Every year |
| Anatomy | Nerve injury (radial, ulnar, median) | Every year |
| Biochemistry | IEM enzyme deficiencies | Every year |
| Microbiology | HIV opportunistic infections + TB | Every year |
| Ophthalmology | Diabetic retinopathy stages | Every year |
| Forensic | Rigor mortis + organophosphate poisoning | Every year |
| Medicine | Thyroid disorders (Graves', Hashimoto's) | Every year |
| Surgery | Gall stones + Courvoisier's law | Every year |
| Ortho | Posterior hip dislocation + fracture complications | Every year |
| Physiology | Renal GFR + fluid compartments | Every year |
| Medicine | Heart failure (HFrEF vs HFpEF) | Every year |
| OBGYN | Eclampsia (MgSO4 Pritchard's) | Every year |
| Pathology | Amyloidosis (AA vs AL) | Every year |
| Psychiatry | Alcohol + cocaine withdrawal/toxicity | Every year |
| PSM | Vaccines + VVM + cold chain | Every year |
| Ophthalmology | Retinoblastoma + visual pathway | Every year |
| Microbiology | Candida + Aspergillus microscopy | Every year |
| Surgery | Breast cancer staging (BIRADS) | 4-5 years |
| Anatomy | Brachial plexus injuries | 4-5 years |
| Medicine | Addison's disease clinical features | 4-5 years |
| OBGYN | Cervical cancer (HPV, FIGO) | 4-5 years |
| Pathology | Hypersensitivity Type I-IV | 4-5 years |
| Pharmacology | Parkinson's drugs (MAO-B inhibitors) | 4-5 years |
| Medicine | ARDS management | 4-5 years |
| Dermatology | Pemphigus vs pemphigoid | 4-5 years |
TASK 7: SMART STUDY PLAN
Topics Covering 80% of PYQs (The Core 60 Topics)
Focus these subjects in order: OBGYN > Medicine > Surgery > PSM > Pharmacology > Pathology > Microbiology > Biochemistry > Physiology > Ortho > Ophthalmology > Anatomy > Pediatrics > Forensic > ENT > Psychiatry > Dermatology > Anaesthesia > Radiology
Tier 1 - Cover these to score 80%:
- Medicine: Cardiology (ECG, HF, IE, RHD, HTN)
- OBGYN: All obstetric emergencies + AUB + cervical cancer
- Surgery: ATLS, Oncology (TNM), GI surgery, Breast
- PSM: Biostatistics, Epidemiology, National Programs, Vaccines
- Pharmacology: CNS drugs, Antimicrobials, Antidotes, Antidiabetics
- Pathology: Hematology (leukemias), Hypersensitivity, Amyloidosis, Oncogenes
- Microbiology: HIV/TB, Malaria, Mycology, Culture media
- Biochemistry: IEM, Vitamins, DNA/PCR, Lipoproteins
Topics Covering 60% of PYQs (The Golden 40)
- OBGYN emergency management algorithms
- Medicine: Thyroid + Addison's + DM (DKA/HHS)
- ECG interpretation + MI management
- Pathology: Leukemia cytogenetics
- Antiepileptics (all mechanisms + teratogenicity)
- PSM: Sensitivity/Specificity + RR/OR calculations
- Anatomy: Upper limb nerve injuries
- Physiology: Renal clearance + fluid compartments
- Ophthalmology: DR staging + visual pathway
Topics That Appeared EVERY Year (2020-2025)
- ECG + MI types
- PPH management (oxytocin, Bakri balloon)
- Eclampsia + MgSO4 regimen
- Antiepileptic drugs
- AML M3 (t15;17)
- Sensitivity/Specificity tables
- Nerve injury (radial/ulnar/median palsy)
- IEM enzyme deficiencies
- HIV-TB co-infection
- Diabetic retinopathy staging
- Rigor mortis + OP poisoning
- GFR/clearance calculations
- Rh dissociation curve (Bohr effect)
- Cold chain + VVM
- Retinoblastoma gene + staging
Topics Likely to Appear Again (NEET PG 2026)
Based on recent trends and curriculum integration:
- Empagliflozin/SGLT-2 inhibitors in heart failure
- IRIS in HIV-TB (ART timing decisions)
- Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI)
- Cluster RCT design in PSM
- Parks classification of anal fistula
- Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
- Nalgonda technique (defluoridation)
- Lead-time bias in cancer screening
- Follicular lymphoma (t14;18)
- AML M3 differentiation syndrome
TOP 500 MOST IMPORTANT TOPICS FOR NEET PG
TIER 1 - MUST DO (Appeared Every Year, 2020-2025)
MEDICINE (1-35)
- ECG interpretation - MI localization (anterior, inferior, lateral)
- Heart failure - HFrEF vs HFpEF, GDMT (BB, ACEi, ARNI, MRA)
- Infective endocarditis - Duke criteria, culture-negative IE
- Rheumatic heart disease - Jones criteria, prophylaxis
- ARDS - Berlin criteria, low tidal volume ventilation, PEEP
- Thyroid - Graves' disease (TSH-R Ab), Hashimoto's (TPO Ab)
- Addison's disease - primary vs secondary adrenal insufficiency
- Cushing's syndrome/disease - dexamethasone suppression test
- DKA vs HHS - management algorithm
- Pheochromocytoma - diagnosis, phenoxybenzamine pre-op
- HIV-TB co-infection - IRIS, ART timing
- Stroke - ischemic (tPA criteria), hemorrhagic types
- MS - relapsing-remitting, oligoclonal bands, treatment
- Meningitis - bacterial vs viral CSF findings
- SLE - ACR criteria, anti-dsDNA, anti-Smith
- Rheumatoid arthritis - ACR criteria, anti-CCP, pannus
- IBD - Crohn's vs UC (imaging, skip lesions vs continuous)
- Nephrotic syndrome - causes, minimal change disease
- Nephritic syndrome - PSGN, IgA nephropathy
- Anemia - iron deficiency vs megaloblastic vs hemolytic
- Thalassemia - types, HbA2, HbF levels
- Leukemia management - CML (imatinib), ALL (ALL protocols)
- Paget's disease of bone - ALP, mosaic pattern
- Secondary hypertension - Conn's, RAS, pheochromocytoma
- Delirium tremens - alcohol withdrawal timeline
- Wernicke's encephalopathy - thiamine deficiency
- Pellagra, Scurvy, Rickets - clinical features
- Fat embolism syndrome - Gurd's criteria
- Sarcoidosis - bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy, ACE
- Pancreatitis - Ranson's criteria, management
- Resistant HTN - definition, causes, treatment
- Hypertensive emergencies - specific drug choices
- Psoriasis - plaque psoriasis, nail changes, biologics
- Pemphigus vulgaris vs bullous pemphigoid - IgG target
- Lichen planus - Wickham's striae, 4 Ps
SURGERY (36-65)
36. TNM staging - breast, thyroid, colorectal, lung
37. Breast cancer - BIRADS, triple assessment, modified radical mastectomy
38. ATLS - primary survey ABCDE, secondary survey
39. eFAST - probe positions, what to look for
40. EDH vs SDH - clinical + CT features
41. Gall stones - types (cholesterol vs pigment), cholecystitis
42. Courvoisier's law - pancreatic head carcinoma
43. Achalasia cardia - manometry, Heller's myotomy
44. IBD surgery - colectomy indications, pouchitis
45. Appendicitis - Alvarado score, Rovsing's sign
46. Anal fistula - Parks classification, Goodsall's rule
47. Hernia - types, Littre's hernia, Richter's hernia
48. Intestinal obstruction - closed loop, volvulus
49. GI TB vs Crohn's - distinguishing features
50. Congenital pyloric stenosis - hypochloremic alkalosis
51. Intussusception - ileocolic, currant jelly stools
52. Hirschsprung's disease - aganglionic segment
53. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia - Bochdalek vs Morgagni
54. Trauma - Zones of neck, Genitourinary trauma
55. Burns - Parkland formula, Rule of 9s
56. Varicose veins - Trendelenburg, SFJ ligation
57. DVT - Well's score, LMWH, IVC filter
58. Aortic dissection - Stanford A vs B, DeBakey
59. Perioperative fluid management
60. Surgical instruments - identification (Babcock, Allis, Kelly's)
61. Transplant - types, rejection, immunosuppressants
62. Bariatric surgery - Roux-en-Y, sleeve gastrectomy
63. Pancreatic tumors - Whipple's procedure
64. Liver surgery - Child-Pugh score, MELD score
65. Colorectal cancer - HNPCC, FAP, Lynch syndrome
ORTHOPAEDICS (66-80)
66. Posterior hip dislocation - flexed + adducted + medially rotated limb
67. Compartment syndrome - 6 Ps, fasciotomy
68. Fat embolism syndrome - petechial rash, hypoxia, confusion
69. Osteosarcoma - sunray appearance, Codman's triangle
70. Ewing's sarcoma - onion peel periosteal reaction
71. Fracture clavicle - figure-of-8 bandage
72. Supracondylar fracture - anterior interosseous nerve injury
73. Colles' fracture - dinner fork deformity
74. Knee injuries - cruciate ligaments, McMurray's test
75. Pott's spine - TB spine features, paraplegia
76. Pyogenic osteomyelitis - involucrum, sequestrum
77. Bone cyst - simple vs aneurysmal
78. Stress fracture - investigations
79. Syme's, Chopart's, Lisfranc amputation levels
80. Sudeck's dystrophy (CRPS)
OBGYN (81-110)
81. PPH - definition, Bakri balloon, B-Lynch suture, uterotonic drugs
82. Cord prolapse - management, knee-chest position
83. Shoulder dystocia - McRoberts + suprapubic pressure
84. Eclampsia + pre-eclampsia - MgSO4 Pritchard's regimen
85. Placenta previa - types, management
86. Abruptio placentae - Couvelaire uterus, management
87. DIC in obstetrics - causes, management
88. IUGR - symmetric vs asymmetric, Doppler
89. Gestational diabetes - diagnosis, management
90. AUB - PALM-COEIN classification
91. Fibroid uterus - GnRH analogs, myomectomy
92. Adenomyosis - MRI features, junctional zone
93. Endometriosis - chocolate cyst, CA-125
94. Cervical cancer - Pap smear, FIGO staging, CIN
95. Endometrial cancer - FIGO staging, risk factors
96. Ovarian tumors - Serous vs mucinous, Krukenberg
97. Ovarian torsion - management
98. Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) - FSH, AMH
99. Contraception - OCP mechanism, Levonorgestrel IUD
100. Emergency contraception - doses, window period
101. Bishop score - components, pre-labor assessment
102. Labor - stages, mechanisms, episiotomy closure
103. Forceps vs ventouse - indications, complications
104. APGAR score - components, interpretation
105. Antenatal care - schedule, investigations, folic acid
106. Rh incompatibility - Kleihauer-Betke test, anti-D timing
107. PCOS - Rotterdam criteria, management
108. Infertility - semen analysis, HSG, laparoscopy
109. HRT - benefits, risks, contraindications
110. Vesicovaginal fistula - causes, repair
PEDIATRICS (111-125)
111. Neonatal jaundice - Kramer zones, phototherapy, exchange transfusion
112. RDS (Hyaline membrane disease) - surfactant, CPAP
113. PPHN - persistent pulmonary hypertension, sildenafil
114. Developmental milestones - motor, speech, social (age-specific)
115. NIS vaccine schedule - BCG, DPT, OPV, MR, JE
116. IMNCI - classification of sick child under 5
117. Febrile seizures - simple vs complex management
118. Status epilepticus - diazepam, phenytoin, midazolam
119. Meningitis in children - empirical antibiotics
120. SAM - WHO criteria, therapeutic feeding (F-75, F-100)
121. Diarrhea - ORS formula, zinc, antibiotic indications
122. Down's syndrome - features, trisomy 21, cardiac defects
123. Congenital hypothyroidism - screening, levothyroxine
124. Kawasaki disease - criteria, aspirin, IVIG
125. Pediatric fluid management - maintenance + deficit
ENT (126-135)
126. Otosclerosis - Schwartze sign, stapes fixation, stapedectomy
127. CSOM - tubotympanic vs atticoantral (dangerous) type
128. Cholesteatoma - keratin-filled mass, CT scan
129. Audiometry - PTA, impedance tympanometry types
130. Tuning fork tests - Rinne, Weber, ABC
131. Laryngeal cancer - hoarseness, cordectomy
132. Vocal cord palsy - Semon's law, RLN injury causes
133. Angiofibroma - adolescent male, embolization
134. Nasal polyps - ethmoidal, choanal, treatment
135. Quinsy - peritonsillar abscess, incision site
OPHTHALMOLOGY (136-150)
136. Diabetic retinopathy - NPDR vs PDR stages, ETDRS
137. Retinal detachment - rhegmatogenous, tractional, exudative
138. ROP - Zone classification, PLUS disease, laser/Avastin
139. Glaucoma - open angle vs closed angle, visual field
140. Retinoblastoma - Rb gene (13q14), leukocoria, Reese-Ellsworth
141. Visual pathway - site of lesion + type of field defect
142. Horner's syndrome - ptosis, miosis, anhidrosis
143. Trachoma - WHO grading (TF, TI, TS, TT, CO), SAFE
144. Corneal ulcer - fungal (Fusarium), Acanthamoeba (contact lens), herpetic
145. Papilledema vs optic neuritis - clinical differences
146. Optic neuritis - MS association, ONTT
147. CRAO vs CRVO - fundus appearance
148. Macular degeneration - dry vs wet, VEGF therapy
149. Tonometry - Goldmann applanation
150. Keratoplasty - indications, rejection
PHARMACOLOGY (151-175)
151. Phenytoin - mechanism, zero-order kinetics, teratogenicity (fetal hydantoin)
152. Valproate - mechanism, teratogenicity (neural tube defects), PCOS treatment
153. Carbamazepine - mechanism, enzyme inducer, TN treatment
154. Levodopa + Carbidopa - mechanism, on-off phenomenon
155. Selegiline (MAO-B) vs Rasagiline - Parkinson's treatment
156. Clozapine - agranulocytosis, metabolic syndrome, CIWA
157. Haloperidol - typical antipsychotic, EPS (tardive dyskinesia)
158. Atropine - uses, antidote for OP poisoning
159. Neostigmine - mechanism, uses in myasthenia
160. Beta-blockers - selective vs non-selective, uses, contraindications
161. ACE inhibitors - mechanism, cough (bradykinin), contraindications
162. Antidotes - OP (atropine), paracetamol (NAC), cyanide (hydroxocobalamin)
163. Morphine - pharmacology, naloxone reversal, constipation
164. Aspirin - mechanism, Reye's syndrome, antiplatelet dose
165. Warfarin - mechanism, monitoring (INR), interactions, reversal
166. LMWH vs UFH - mechanism, monitoring, reversal
167. Metformin - mechanism, AMPK, contraindications (renal failure)
168. Empagliflozin/dapagliflozin - SGLT-2, HF benefits, UTI risk
169. Liraglutide/semaglutide - GLP-1 agonist, weight loss
170. Amiodarone - mechanism, toxicity (thyroid, pulmonary, corneal)
171. Digoxin - mechanism, toxicity (visual), monitoring
172. Furosemide - mechanism, electrolyte effects
173. Cotrimoxazole prophylaxis in HIV
174. Aminoglycosides - mechanism, nephrotoxicity/ototoxicity
175. Chloroquine/hydroxychloroquine - mechanism, resistance, retinal toxicity
PATHOLOGY (176-200)
176. AML M3 - t(15;17), PML-RARA, ATRA treatment, DIC
177. CML - Philadelphia chromosome t(9;22), BCR-ABL, imatinib
178. ALL - TdT positive, B vs T cell, childhood peak
179. CLL - CD5+CD19+, smudge cells
180. Follicular lymphoma - t(14;18), BCL-2, CD10+
181. Burkitt's lymphoma - t(8;14), MYC gene, starry sky
182. Multiple myeloma - M protein, Bence-Jones, lytic lesions
183. Hodgkin's lymphoma - RS cell, EBV, nodular sclerosis
184. DIC - prolonged PT/aPTT, low fibrinogen, D-dimer elevated
185. ITP vs TTP - clinical differences, management
186. Type I hypersensitivity - IgE, mast cells, anaphylaxis
187. Type II - Rh incompatibility, Goodpasture's
188. Type III - SLE, serum sickness, immune complexes
189. Type IV - TB granuloma, contact dermatitis
190. Amyloidosis - AA (chronic inflammation), AL (myeloma), SAA
191. Down's syndrome - trisomy 21, AV canal defect, Alzheimer's
192. Turner's syndrome - 45X0, webbed neck, coarctation
193. Klinefelter's - 47XXY, hypogonadism, tall stature
194. Tumor markers - AFP (HCC, germ cell), CEA (colon), CA-125 (ovarian)
195. Oncogenes - RAS, MYC, HER2; Tumor suppressors - RB, TP53, BRCA
196. Wound healing - primary vs secondary, keloid vs hypertrophic
197. Granuloma - caseating (TB) vs non-caseating (sarcoid, Crohn's)
198. Minimal change disease - podocyte fusion, steroid-responsive
199. FSGS - focal segmental sclerosis, HIV nephropathy
200. GBM - glomerular basement membrane thickening, DM/HTN
MICROBIOLOGY (201-220)
201. Gram positive cocci - Staph aureus (MRSA, coagulase+), Strep pyogenes (ASO)
202. Gram negative - E. coli (EPEC, ETEC, EHEC), Salmonella, Shigella
203. TB - Ziehl-Neelsen, LJ medium, drug resistance (RRTB)
204. Culture media - MacConkey, Blood agar, TCBS, Thayer-Martin
205. HIV - structure, CCR5, CD4 count thresholds, OIs
206. Hepatitis B - markers (HBsAg, HBeAg, anti-HBc), vertical transmission
207. Hepatitis C - genotype, direct-acting antivirals
208. Herpes simplex - Type 1 vs 2, acyclovir
209. Malaria - P. falciparum (cerebral malaria), P. vivax (relapse)
210. Candida - pseudohyphae, germ tube test
211. Aspergillus - acute angle septate hyphae, galactomannan
212. Cryptococcus - India ink, latex agglutination
213. Nocardia - paraffin bait technique, weakly acid-fast
214. Syphilis - stages, VDRL vs TPHA vs FTA-ABS
215. CD markers - CD4 (T helper), CD8 (cytotoxic), CD19/20 (B cells), CD56 (NK)
216. MHC - HLA-B27 (AS, reactive arthritis), HLA-DR3/4 (DM type 1)
217. Sterilization - autoclaving (134°C), hot air (160°C), indicators
218. Zika virus - Aedes aegypti, microcephaly
219. SARS-CoV-2 - ACE2 receptor, spike protein, mRNA vaccine
220. Prions - no nucleic acid, PrPSc, CJD
BIOCHEMISTRY (221-240)
221. PKU (Phenylalanine hydroxylase) - guthrie test, low-phenylalanine diet
222. Maple syrup urine disease - branched-chain keto acid decarboxylase
223. Galactosemia - GALT enzyme, cataracts, E. coli sepsis
224. G6PD deficiency - Heinz bodies, oxidative hemolysis triggers
225. Niemann-Pick (sphingomyelinase), Gaucher (glucocerebrosidase)
226. Pompe disease - acid maltase (GAA), cardiomegaly in infant
227. Vitamin D - calcitriol, rickets, hypervitaminosis D
228. Vitamin B12 - methylcobalamin, cobalamin deficiency, subacute combined degeneration
229. Folate - tetrahydrofolate, NTD prevention, methotrexate mechanism
230. Vitamin K - gamma-carboxylation, warfarin mechanism
231. TCA cycle - rate-limiting enzyme (isocitrate DH), anaplerosis
232. Fatty acid oxidation - carnitine shuttle, beta-oxidation
233. Ketone body synthesis - acetoacetate, beta-hydroxybutyrate
234. Cholesterol synthesis - HMG-CoA reductase (statins)
235. Lipoprotein metabolism - LCAT, CETP, familial hypercholesterolemia (LDL-R)
236. Km/Vmax - competitive inhibition (increased Km), non-competitive (decreased Vmax)
237. PCR - polymerase chain reaction, RT-PCR, applications
238. DNA repair - excision repair, mismatch repair (HNPCC), BRCA (DSBR)
239. Hemoglobin variants - HbA1c, HbS (sickling), HbC, HbH
240. Signal transduction - cAMP (Gs vs Gi), DAG/IP3 (Gq), tyrosine kinase
PHYSIOLOGY (241-255)
241. GFR - creatinine clearance formula, inulin clearance
242. Starling forces - net filtration pressure, edema
243. Tubular transport - Tm concept, glucose reabsorption
244. Respiratory volumes - FRC, RV, FEV1/FVC, DLCO
245. Ventilation-perfusion ratio - Zone 1, 2, 3 (West's)
246. Oxygen-hemoglobin curve - right shift (CADET), 2,3-BPG
247. Cardiac output - Fick's principle, Starling's law
248. Action potential - phases (0-4), absolute vs relative refractory
249. Resting membrane potential - Goldman equation
250. NMJ - AChE inhibitors, curariform drugs
251. Hormones - ADH mechanism, aldosterone, cortisol
252. Menstrual cycle - LH surge, follicular vs luteal phase hormones
253. Cortisol - diurnal rhythm, effects, suppression test
254. GH - IGF-1, gigantism vs acromegaly
255. Na deficit formula - (desired Na - current Na) × TBW
ANATOMY (256-270)
256. Radial nerve injury - wrist drop levels, LOAF muscles
257. Ulnar nerve injury - claw hand, Froment's sign
258. Median nerve injury - ape thumb, Benedict's sign, Carpal tunnel
259. Sciatic nerve - composition, piriformis syndrome
260. Brachial plexus - Erb's palsy (C5,6), Klumpke's (C8,T1)
261. Circle of Willis - communicating arteries, watershed zones
262. Vertebral artery - PICA, lateral medullary syndrome (Wallenberg)
263. Embryology - branchial arches (Meckel's, Reichert's cartilage)
264. Pharyngeal pouches - thyroid, parathyroid, thymus derivation
265. Inguinal canal - walls, floor, roof, contents
266. Femoral triangle - boundaries, contents, femoral sheath
267. Perineum - pudendal nerve, Alcock's canal
268. Coronary arteries - LAD, RCA, dominance
269. Cardiac notch - left lung superior lobe
270. Neck triangles - posterior, anterior, muscular, carotid
FORENSIC MEDICINE (271-285)
271. Rigor mortis - onset (2h), complete (12h), resolution (36h)
272. Cadaveric decomposition stages - fresh, bloat, decay
273. Adipocere formation - hydrolysis of fat, saponification
274. Hanging vs strangulation - ligature mark differences
275. Drowning - dry vs wet, diatom test, Gettler test
276. OP poisoning - SLUDGE, atropine + oximes
277. Cyanide poisoning - antidote (hydroxocobalamin, sodium thiosulfate)
278. Arsenic poisoning - Mees' lines, Reinsch test
279. Stab wound - incised vs stab, clean cut edges
280. Gunshot wounds - entrance vs exit features
281. MTP Act - gestational limits, conditions (20/24 weeks)
282. PCPNDT Act - sex determination prohibition
283. McNaughten rules - M'Naghten's rule, fitness to stand trial
284. Infanticide vs neonaticide - Haase's rule, lung float test
285. Age estimation from teeth - Gustafson's method
PSM (286-310)
286. Sensitivity = TP/(TP+FN) - correctly identifies disease
287. Specificity = TN/(TN+FP) - correctly excludes disease
288. PPV and NPV - prevalence-dependent
289. Likelihood ratio - LR+ = Sensitivity/(1-Specificity)
290. Case-control study - OR = ad/bc, retrospective
291. Cohort study - RR = a/(a+b) ÷ c/(c+d), prospective
292. RCT - CONSORT, randomization methods
293. Meta-analysis - forest plot, pooled OR/RR
294. Bias types - selection, information, confounding
295. BCG vaccine - Freeze-dried, reconstituted, cold chain 2-8°C
296. OPV - Sabin, live attenuated, IPV comparison
297. MR vaccine - Measles-Rubella, NIS schedule
298. VVM - Vaccine Vial Monitor, color chart (inner square darker = discard)
299. Cold chain - ILR (2-8°C), deep freezer (-20°C)
300. RNTCP/NTEP - TB treatment (2HRZE/4HR), DRTB regimen
301. NACP - AIDS program, PPTCT
302. NPCDCS - cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular screening
303. Wilson's criteria - 10 criteria for screening
304. Lead-time bias - apparent survival gain without true benefit
305. PQLI - Physical Quality of Life Index (literacy + IMR + CMR)
306. Nalgonda technique - defluoridation of water
307. Hardness of water - calcium + magnesium, boiling vs ion exchange
308. IMR, CMR, MMR, NMR - formulae and current values
309. Total fertility rate vs GFR - population growth
310. Epidemiological triad - host, agent, environment
TIER 2 - VERY IMPORTANT (311-400)
- Goodpasture's syndrome (anti-GBM, pulmonary-renal)
- Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies - PR3 vs MPO (ANCA vasculitis)
- Wegener's granulomatosis (GPA) - saddle nose, lung cavities
- Sjogren's syndrome - dry eyes, anti-Ro/La
- Dermatomyositis/polymyositis - heliotrope rash, anti-Jo1
- Mixed connective tissue disease (anti-U1RNP)
- Myasthenia gravis - AChR antibody, edrophonium test
- Lambert-Eaton syndrome - VGCCs, autonomic features
- GBS (Guillain-Barre) - ascending paralysis, albuminocytological dissociation
- Trigeminal neuralgia - V2>V3, carbamazepine
- Motor neuron disease (ALS) - upper + lower MN signs
- Huntington's disease - CAG repeat, caudate atrophy
- Wilson's disease - copper, Kayser-Fleischer, ceruloplasmin
- Hepatic encephalopathy - grading, lactulose
- Portal hypertension - esophageal varices, TIPS
- Primary biliary cholangitis (AMA, cholestasis)
- Primary sclerosing cholangitis - IBD association
- Autoimmune hepatitis - anti-smooth muscle Ab
- NAFLD/NASH progression
- Hepatorenal syndrome - type 1 vs 2
- Renal tubular acidosis - types, anion gap
- Polycystic kidney disease - ADPKD, berry aneurysm
- Nephrolithiasis - calcium oxalate (most common), uric acid (radiolucent)
- AKI - KDIGO criteria, prerenal vs intrinsic vs postrenal
- CKD - eGFR stages, management
- Glomerulonephritis - classification (nephrotic vs nephritic)
- Hyponatremia - SIADH, cerebral salt wasting, management
- Hyperkalemia - ECG changes, treatment
- Hypercalcemia - causes (malignancy, hyperPTH), treatment
- COPD - GOLD classification, bronchodilators, inhaler technique
- Asthma - GINA steps, salbutamol, ICS
- Pulmonary fibrosis - IPF, UIP pattern, pirfenidone
- Pleural effusion - Light's criteria, transudate vs exudate
- Lung cancer - NSCLC vs SCLC, targeted therapy (EGFR, ALK)
- Mesothelioma - asbestos, calretinin marker
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy - LVOT obstruction, sudden death
- Dilated cardiomyopathy - causes, management
- Constrictive pericarditis - Kussmaul's sign
- Cardiac tamponade - Beck's triad, pulsus paradoxus
- Atrial fibrillation - CHA2DS2-VASc, anticoagulation
- Wolff-Parkinson-White - delta wave, accessory pathway
- Long QT syndrome - torsades de pointes, triggers
- Acute mitral regurgitation (papillary muscle rupture post-MI)
- Aortic stenosis - carotid pulse (pulsus parvus et tardus), gradient
- HOCM vs AS - differentiating maneuvers
- Constipation-Megacolon - Hirschsprung vs acquired
- Celiac disease - anti-tTG, HLA-DQ2/DQ8, villous atrophy
- Whipple's disease - PAS positive macrophages
- Malabsorption - D-xylose test, fat globules stool
- Peptic ulcer - H. pylori (CLO test, urea breath test)
- GERD - complications (Barrett's), PPI use
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome - gastrinoma, MEN-1
- Insulinoma - Whipple's triad, C-peptide elevated
- Carcinoid tumor - 5-HIAA, serotonin
- Pheochromocytoma - rule of 10, VMA, metanephrine
- Neuroblastoma - N-MYC, VMA, calcification
- Phyllodes tumor of breast
- Male breast cancer - BRCA2, risk
- Testicular tumors - AFP (YST), beta-hCG, LDH
- Prostate cancer - PSA, Gleason score
- Renal cell carcinoma - clear cell, VHL, sunitinib
- Transitional cell carcinoma - risk factors (schistosomiasis)
- Wilms' tumor - WT1 gene, nephroblastoma
- Ewing's sarcoma - t(11;22), EWSR1-FLI1
- GIST - c-KIT (CD117), imatinib
- Melanoma - ABCDE criteria, Breslow thickness
- BCC vs SCC - features, treatment
- Merkel cell carcinoma
- Kaposi sarcoma - HHV-8, AIDS-related
- Pilonidal sinus - sacrococcygeal, treatment
- Sinus tract vs fistula - definitions
- Varicose veins - surgical treatment vs sclerotherapy
- Lymphedema - primary vs secondary, treatment
- Raynaud's phenomenon - primary vs secondary
- Buerger's disease (TAO) - smoking, young males
- Takayasu's arteritis - aorta, young females
- Temporal arteritis - ESR, ophthalmic artery, biopsy
- Polyarteritis nodosa - medium vessels, ANCA negative
- Sepsis - qSOFA, Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines
- Shock - classification, vasopressors (norepinephrine first)
- Toxic shock syndrome - Staph vs Strep, toxin
- Meningococcemia - Waterhouse-Friderichsen
- Leptospirosis - Weil's disease, doxycycline
- Brucellosis - rose spots, agglutination tests
- Tetanus - opisthotonus, antitoxin
- Botulism - descending paralysis, canned food
- Diphtheria - pseudomembrane, bull neck
- Rabies - Negri bodies, Milwaukee protocol
- Q fever - Coxiella, phase II antigen
- Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever - R. rickettsii, petechial
TIER 3 - IMPORTANT (401-500)
401-420: Dermatology (Urticaria, Eczema, Acne, Fungal infections, STIs, Vitiligo, Drug reactions, Leprosy classifications, Hair disorders)
421-430: Radiology (X-ray patterns, CT principles, MRI uses, contrast agents, USG Doppler)
431-445: Anaesthesia (MAC values, Isoflurane/Sevoflurane/Desflurane differences, Propofol, Ketamine, Suxamethonium, Vecuronium, Regional blocks, ICU monitoring, Pain ladder)
446-460: Psychiatry additional (OCD, PTSD, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, cognitive tests - MMSE, personality disorders)
461-470: ENT additional (Otitis media, Mastoiditis, Meniere's disease, BPPV, Epistaxis)
471-480: Ophthalmology additional (Uveitis, Scleritis, Episcleritis, Cataract types, Amblyopia)
481-490: Pediatrics additional (Kawasaki, Henoch-Schönlein purpura, JIA, Cystic fibrosis, Celiac in children)
491-500: Miscellaneous high-yield (Fluid resuscitation formulas, Nutritional deficiency images, Drug-induced diseases, Paraneoplastic syndromes, Hormone receptor targets)
QUICK SUMMARY - STRATEGY FOR NEET PG 2026
| Priority | Action |
|---|---|
| Week 1-4 | Master the Top 50 ranked topics (all appeared every year) |
| Week 5-8 | Cover Tier 1 topics 51-200 |
| Week 9-12 | Tier 2 topics + image-based question practice |
| Final 2 weeks | Rapid revision of all clinical one-liners + PYQ solving |
| Image prep | DR fundus, ECG strips, peripheral smear, X-rays, histology |
| Daily | 50 MCQs from PYQ bank (Prepladder/Marrow/DBMCI) |
Key Insight: ~30% of NEET PG questions are direct or modified repeats from the previous 5 years. Mastering the top 200 topics in this list can realistically account for 70-80% of your score.
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