Overview
NEET SS 2025 is the national-level eligibility-cum-ranking examination for admission to DM/MCh/DrNB super-specialty courses across India. Conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), it serves as the sole entrance exam for all super-specialty programs.
- Exam Name: NEET SS 2025
- Conducting Body: NBEMS
- Level: National
- Courses Offered: DM, MCh, DrNB
- Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test
- Duration: 150 minutes
- Official Website: natboard.edu.in
Application
The NEET SS 2025 application process is conducted online through the official NBEMS portal. Candidates must follow the instructions carefully and ensure eligibility before submission.
- Visit natboard.edu.in
- Click on NEET SS 2025 under examinations
- Register and generate login credentials
- Fill out the application form
- Upload documents and pay the fee online
- Download the confirmation page
Eligibility
- Possess a postgraduate medical degree (MD/MS/DNB) from a recognized institution
- Completed or will complete the qualifying degree by September 30, 2025
- Registered with NMC or State Medical Council
- Only eligible candidates can apply for the corresponding super-specialty groups
Exam Pattern
| Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Duration | 150 minutes |
| Total Questions | 100 MCQs |
| Marking Scheme | +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect |
| Subjects | Super Specialty Specific |
Syllabus
The syllabus for NEET SS 2025 is based on the feeder broad specialty curriculum relevant to the selected super-specialty course. Example:
- Cardiology: Internal Medicine syllabus
- Neurology: Internal Medicine + Neurology
- Neonatology: Pediatrics
Admit Card
- Download from the NBEMS website using candidate login credentials
- Expected Release: 4–5 days before the exam
- Print a color copy and affix a recent photograph
Preparation Tips
- Study the feeder specialty in depth
- Refer to previous year MCQs and clinical scenarios
- Use guideline-based updates (e.g., Harrison, Nelson, etc.)
- Attempt online mock exams regularly
Results
- Declared online at natboard.edu.in
- Expected in September 2025
- Displays candidate rank, marks, and cutoff status
- Downloadable in PDF format by login
Cutoff
| Category | Qualifying Percentile |
|---|---|
| General | 50th percentile |
| SC/ST/OBC | 40th percentile |
| PwD | 45th percentile |
Counselling
- Conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
- Rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-up, and Stray Vacancy
- Participating Institutes: Govt., Deemed, Private, Armed Forces
- Choice filling and seat allotment through mcc.nic.in
Answer Key
NBEMS does not publish an official answer key. Coaching institutes may release memory-based solutions within 1–2 days of the exam.
Question Paper
Due to non-disclosure agreements, the official NEET SS question paper is not released. However, candidates share memory-based recalls, compiled by reputed coaching centers.
Important Dates
| Event | Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Information Bulletin Release | July 2025 |
| Online Registration Begins | July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | August 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | September 2025 |
| Exam Date | Mid September 2025 |
| Result Declaration | Late September 2025 |