NEET SS surgical group

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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. 14 modules · 300 questions · Last updated: 30 October 2026

1. 01Applied basic sciences (anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology)15 questions · 5 % of the bank

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   A 50-year-old woman undergoes modified radical mastectomy with level II axillary clearance. Postoperatively the medial border of her scapula protrudes when she pushes against a wall, and she cannot abduct her arm fully above the horizontal. Which nerve is injured, and where does it run?

   AThoracodorsal nerve, running with the subscapular vessels to latissimus dorsiBDorsal scapular nerve, arising from the C5 root and supplying the rhomboidsCMedial pectoral nerve, piercing pectoralis minor to supply pectoralis majorDLong thoracic nerve, running on the outer surface of serratus anterior

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2. 02Colorectal, anal and abdominal wall surgery18 questions · 6 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: abdominal anatomy and the acute abdomen
   • Foundations: hernias and the biliary system
   • Foundations: wound healing and perioperative basics

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   A 58-year-old man is referred from a district hospital with rectal bleeding. Colonoscopy shows a mid-rectal adenocarcinoma 7 cm from the anal verge. Pelvic MRI shows a cT3 tumour with extramural venous invasion, four suspicious mesorectal nodes and the tumour edge 1 mm from the mesorectal fascia. CT of the chest and abdomen shows no metastases, and the sphincter complex is not involved. What is the most appropriate management?

   AUpfront low anterior resection with TME, followed by adjuvant chemoradiotherapy according to histologyBTransanal local excision followed by adjuvant pelvic radiotherapyCTotal neoadjuvant therapy, restaging MRI and then TMEDAbdominoperineal resection straight away, since the margin is threatened

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3. 03Cardiothoracic and thoracic surgery (CTVS)20 questions · 6.7 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: anatomy of the heart
   • Foundations: conduction system and cardiac cycle
   • Foundations: circulation and blood vessels
   • Foundations: anatomy of the respiratory tract
   • Foundations: alveoli and gas exchange
   • Foundations: mechanics and control of breathing

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   A 34-year-old woman from a rural district has exertional dyspnoea (NYHA class III). Echocardiography shows severe rheumatic mitral stenosis, valve area 0.9 cm², mild regurgitation, and pliable leaflets with a Wilkins score of 7. Transoesophageal echocardiography shows a left atrial appendage thrombus that persists after three months of monitored warfarin (INR 2–3). What is the most appropriate intervention?

   APercutaneous balloon mitral valvotomy after adding aspirin to warfarinBMedical therapy alone with a beta-blocker and diureticCOpen mitral surgery with removal of the thrombus (commissurotomy or replacement)DClosed mitral valvotomy through a left thoracotomy

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4. 04Endocrine and breast surgery14 questions · 4.7 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: endocrine glands and feedback control
   • Foundations: the thyroid in the neck and endocrine emergencies
   • Foundations: the menstrual cycle in the ovary, endometrium and cervix
   • Foundations: breast anatomy and lymphatic drainage

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   A 30-year-old woman with Graves disease has relapsed 6 months after completing 18 months of carbimazole. She has moderate-to-severe active Graves orbitopathy with a visible diplopia and wants definitive treatment. Which option is preferred?

   ARadioiodine alone without glucocorticoid prophylaxis, as it is the simplest optionBSubtotal thyroidectomy leaving a remnant of 4–6 gCTotal thyroidectomy after restoring euthyroidismDAnother 5-year course of low-dose carbimazole as definitive treatment

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5. 05Hepatobiliary, pancreatic and splenic surgery22 questions · 7.3 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: abdominal anatomy and the acute abdomen
   • Foundations: hernias and the biliary system
   • Foundations: wound healing and perioperative basics

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   A 38-year-old woman has abdominal pain and bilious fluid (300 mL/day) in the drain on day 4 after laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis. Serum bilirubin is 1.8 mg/dL and she is afebrile. ERCP shows contrast leaking from the cystic duct stump with an intact common bile duct and normal intrahepatic ducts. What is the injury type and the preferred management?

   AStrasberg type D; immediate Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomyBStrasberg type C; ligation of the leaking duct at laparoscopyCStrasberg type A; ERCP with sphincterotomy and biliary stentDStrasberg type E1; delayed Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy

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6. 06Neurosurgery20 questions · 6.7 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: spinal cord tracts and the cranial nerves
   • Foundations: the circle of Willis and intracranial haemorrhage
   • Foundations: brain anatomy and clinical localisation
   • Foundations: reflexes, the spinal cord and upper versus lower motor neuron signs
7. 07Paediatric surgery15 questions · 5 % of the bank
8. 08Perioperative care, fluids, electrolytes and nutrition65 questions · 21.7 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: abdominal anatomy and the acute abdomen
   • Foundations: hernias and the biliary system
   • Foundations: wound healing and perioperative basics
   • Foundations: structure and function of the kidney
   • Foundations: fluids and electrolytes
9. 09Plastic surgery and burns12 questions · 4 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: skin structure, primary lesions and burn depth
10. 10Surgical oncology, head and neck tumours and soft tissue sarcoma16 questions · 5.3 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Foundations: tumour growth, spread and staging
11. 11Trauma, shock and surgical critical care18 questions · 6 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Foundations: ABCDE approach and airway basics
    • Foundations: life-threatening chest emergencies
    • Foundations: shock, burns and sepsis
12. 12Oesophagus, stomach and small bowel surgery20 questions · 6.7 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Foundations: the digestive tract, digestion and absorption
    • Foundations: peptic ulcer disease and upper GI bleeding
13. 13Urology, renal transplantation and andrology29 questions · 9.7 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Foundations: the male urinary tract, prostate and testis
    • Foundations: structure and function of the kidney
    • Foundations: fluids and electrolytes
14. 14Vascular surgery16 questions · 5.3 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Foundations: anatomy of the heart
    • Foundations: conduction system and cardiac cycle
    • Foundations: circulation and blood vessels

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