NEET SS paediatrics group

Exam at a glance

Questions

150

Duration

150 minutes

Pass mark

not published

Sections

Section 1–3 (each): 50 · 50 min

Exam type

Written

Language

English

Authority

NBEMS

Curriculum

Built from the question bank and updated automatically when new questions are added. 12 modules · 299 questions · Last updated: 30 October 2026

1. 01Paediatric cardiology27 questions · 9 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: anatomy of the heart
   • Foundations: conduction system and cardiac cycle
   • Foundations: circulation and blood vessels
   • Foundations: female pelvic anatomy
   • Foundations: placenta, pregnancy physiology and fetal circulation
   • Foundations: labour and the fetal skull

   Sample question

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   A 5-year-old girl with no symptoms is referred from a school screening camp (RBSK) for a murmur. There is a soft continuous hum below the right clavicle that is louder when she sits upright. It disappears when she lies supine or when the neck veins are compressed or the head is turned. Pulses, second heart sound, ECG and chest X-ray are normal. What is the most appropriate management?

   AVenous hum; reassure the parents without further investigationBPatent ductus arteriosus; arrange echocardiography and device closureCCoronary arteriovenous fistula; arrange cardiac catheterisationDAortic regurgitation; start prophylaxis for rheumatic fever

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2. 02Paediatric endocrinology19 questions · 6.4 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: endocrine glands and feedback control
   • Foundations: the thyroid in the neck and endocrine emergencies

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   A 10-year-old girl has three months of weight loss, tremor, sweating and poor school performance. She has a diffuse goitre and heart rate of 128/min. TSH is below 0.01 mIU/L, free T4 6.2 ng/dL and TRAb is positive. Liver enzymes are normal. Which is the preferred initial treatment?

   APropylthiouracil, because it also blocks peripheral conversion of T4 to T3 and acts fasterBRadioiodine ablation as first-line therapy, to avoid prolonged drug exposure in childhoodCTotal thyroidectomy straight away, as drug therapy is ineffective in paediatric Graves diseaseDPropranolol alone until antibodies disappear spontaneously, reserving antithyroid drugs for non-respondersECarbimazole (methimazole) for 12–24 months, with a beta-blocker for symptoms in the first weeks

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3. 03Paediatric gastroenterology and hepatology20 questions · 6.7 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: the digestive tract, digestion and absorption
   • Foundations: peptic ulcer disease and upper GI bleeding

   Sample question

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   A term newborn passed meconium only on day 3 after rectal stimulation. At 5 days he has abdominal distension and reluctance to feed. On digital rectal examination there is a tight anal canal, followed by an explosive release of gas and stool. There are no dysmorphic features. Which investigation confirms the suspected diagnosis?

   ARectal biopsy taken at least 2 cm above the dentate lineBContrast enema showing a transition zoneCAnorectal manometry showing absent rectoanal inhibitory reflexDPlain abdominal radiograph with dilated loops and absent rectal gas

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4. 04Genetics and inborn errors of metabolism18 questions · 6 % of the bank

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   A term male neonate, well for the first 3 days, develops poor feeding, vomiting, lethargy and then seizures on day 4. Findings: tachypnoea, pH 7.52, pCO2 22 mmHg, normal anion gap, glucose 72 mg/dL, no urine ketones, ammonia 780 µmol/L. Plasma citrulline is very low and urine orotic acid is markedly raised. A maternal uncle died in the neonatal period. What is the most likely diagnosis?

   ACarbamoyl phosphate synthetase I deficiencyBCitrullinaemia type ICOrnithine transcarbamylase deficiencyDArgininosuccinate lyase deficiency

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5. 05Growth, development and nutrition15 questions · 5 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: the newborn and the transition after birth
   • Foundations: growth and development
   • Foundations: the child's airway, vital signs and resuscitation

   Sample question

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   At an Anganwadi screening, a 20-month-old boy has MUAC 118 mm and weight-for-height z-score −2.7. There is no bipedal oedema. He is alert with a good appetite and has no fever, cough or diarrhoea. What is the most appropriate classification and plan?

   AModerate acute malnutrition; counselling, extra take-home ration and monthly weight follow-up in the communityBSevere acute malnutrition because MUAC is below 125 mm; admit to the nutrition rehabilitation centre for F-75CSevere acute malnutrition because of low weight-for-height; start ready-to-use therapeutic food at the community levelDNormal nutritional status because MUAC is above 115 mm; routine growth monitoring only, without extra feeding

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6. 06Paediatric haematology and oncology21 questions · 7 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: blood cells, haematopoiesis and haemostasis
   • Foundations: tumour growth, spread and staging
7. 07Paediatric infectious diseases and immunisation19 questions · 6.4 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: bacteria, the Gram stain and antibiotic targets
   • Foundations: infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship
8. 08Neonatology32 questions · 10.7 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: the newborn and the transition after birth
   • Foundations: growth and development
   • Foundations: the child's airway, vital signs and resuscitation
   • Foundations: female pelvic anatomy
   • Foundations: placenta, pregnancy physiology and fetal circulation
   • Foundations: labour and the fetal skull
9. 09Paediatric nephrology23 questions · 7.7 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: structure and function of the kidney
   • Foundations: fluids and electrolytes
10. 10Paediatric neurology and neurodevelopment21 questions · 7 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Foundations: brain anatomy and clinical localisation
    • Foundations: reflexes, the spinal cord and upper versus lower motor neuron signs
11. 11Paediatric intensive care and emergencies64 questions · 21.4 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Foundations: the newborn and the transition after birth
    • Foundations: growth and development
    • Foundations: the child's airway, vital signs and resuscitation
    • Foundations: ABCDE approach and airway basics
    • Foundations: life-threatening chest emergencies
    • Foundations: shock, burns and sepsis
12. 12Paediatric pulmonology20 questions · 6.7 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Foundations: anatomy of the respiratory tract
    • Foundations: alveoli and gas exchange
    • Foundations: mechanics and control of breathing

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