NEET SS 2023: Registration (Started), Exam dates, Eligibility, Pattern, Books for Preparation

National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (Super Specialty Courses) 2026 ( NEET SS )

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NEET SS 2023 will be held in computer-based mode. Registration for NEET SS 2023 started on July 27. According to exam pattern, there will be 150 questions and candidates will be given 2.5 hours to answer them. Read the article to know more about NEET SS 2023 dates, exam pattern, result and more.

NEET SS 2023 will be held in computer-based mode. According to exam pattern, there will be 150 questions and candidates will be given 2.5 hours to answer them. Read the article to know more about NEET SS 2023 dates, exam pattern, result and more.

NEET SS 2022

NEET SS 2023 dates have been released by NBE. The exam will held in computer-based mode on September 9 and September 10. The entrance exam is conducted for providing admission to DM, M.Ch. and DNB Super Specialty Courses across medical institutes/colleges across the country. Candidates who have postgraduate medical degree can apply for the exam. The application form for NEET SS 2023 has been released on July 27. the last adte to submit NEET SS 2023 application form is August 16.

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Candidates have to do online registration to access the application form for NEET SS. Those who secure 50 percent marks in the entrance exam is considered qualified for the exam. Qualified candidates are eligible to participate in the NEET SS counselling. Read the article to know about NEET SS dates, application, eligibility, and pattern.

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Q:   What are the books for the NEET SS exam?
A: 
The NEET SS exam does not have a fixed syllabus. Usually, questions from medical course books are asked up to the postgraduate level. You are advised to read your course books to prepare for this exam. Other than course material, you can study the following books: 1. Harrison's textbook of Internal Medicine 2. NEET SS MCQ book by Deepak Marwah & Mudit Khanna 3. Schwartz's Principles of Surgery 4. R. Kumar's book named Clinical Methods in Medicine 5. Guyton and Hall's book named Textbook of Medical Physiology.
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Table of contents
  • NEET SS 2023 Dates
  • NEET SS 2023 Eligibility Criteria
  • NEET SS 2023 Registration/Application Process
  • NEET SS 2022 Exam Pattern
  • NEET SS 2023 Admit Card
  • NEET SS 2022 Result
  • NEET SS 2023 Important Books for Preparation
  • NEET SS 2023: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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NEET SS 2023 Dates

Events

Dates

Availability of information brochure

27-Jul-2023

Release of NEET SS 2023 application form

27-Jul-2023

Last date to submit the application form

16-Aug-2023
Correction window 19-Aug-2023 to 21-Aug-2023
Correction window for images 26-Aug-2023 to 28-Aug-2023

Issuance of NEET SS 2023 admit card

04-Sep-2023

Exam date

09-Sept/10-Sep-2023

Result date 

By 30-Sep-2023

NEET SS 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates will have to fulfill certain eligibility requirements for NEET SS 2023 exam. The eligibility criteria for the exam have been enlisted below:

  • Candidate should have postgraduate degree (MD/MS/DNB/ Equivalent) from a recognised institution
  • Only those who who will complete their postgraduate degree on or before September 30, 2023, will be eligible for NEET SS 2023
  • He/ she must be registered with the Medical Council of India or State Medical Council

NEET SS 2023 Registration/Application Process

NBE has released online application form for NEET SS 2023. Candidates seeking admission to super specialty courses will have to do online registration to access the NEET SS 2023 application form. As part of registration, candidates will have to provide basic details to generate login id and password.The last date to submit application form for NEET SS 2023 is August 16. Candidates can check some important points given below related to NEET SS 2023 application process.

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  • NEET SS 2023 application process involves registration, filling details in the application form, uploading images, and submitting the application fee.
  • NEET SS application form is released online and candidates will have to submit it in online mode only
  • Hard copy of the application form will not be accepted
  • As part of registration, candidates will have to fill details such as name, date of birth, gender, gender, nationality, mobile number, and Email id
  • Candidates should have valid Email id, mobile number, and scanned copy of passport sized photograph to submit application form
  • Images in the application form should be uploaded as per the specification mentioned in the information brochure
  • Candidates will have to pay INR 4250 as application fee. They will have to pay the fee through online modes such as credit card, debit card, online banking etc.
  • Correction window will open once the application deadline gets over
  • Candidates will be allowed to edit/modify certain details in the NEET SS application form 2023 through the correction window

Also Read: NEET SS Registration/Application Process

NEET SS 2022 Exam Pattern

NEET SS 2023 exam patter comprises mode of the exam, total number of questions and their type, time duration, and marking scheme. NEET SS 2023 exam will be held in computer-based mode. The exam paper will comprise 150 questions. Candidates will be given 2.5 hours to answer them. The official NEET SS exam pattern is released along with the information brochure. Candidates can check NEET SS 2023 pattern giben in the table below.

Particulars

Details

Mode

Computer-based

Total number of questions

150 (Two sections, A & B)

Type of questions

Multiple choice question

Duration

2.5 hours

Marking scheme

+4 marks for right answer

-1 mark for wrong answer

NEET SS 2023 Admit Card

NEET SS 2023 admit card will be released generally online. Candidates must note that admit card needs to be downloaded from the official website, nbe.edu.in as it won’t be sent individually. However, candidates are intimated about the release of admit card through SMS or Email. Candidates have to paste passport sized photograph in the space given in the admit card.

NEET SS hall ticket is considered a crucial document which has to be carried to the exam centre. Those who don’t carry the admit card will not be permitted inside the exam centre premises. NEET SS admit card contains important details such as name of candidate, date of birth, name and address of allotted exam centre, exam timing, and exam guidelines. Candidates are advised to check details given on the admit card and in case of any discrepancy must contact exam conducting body immediately.

NEET SS 2022 Result

NEET SS 2023 result will be announced on the official website of NBE, nbe.edu.in. Candidates will have to download the result by log in to their account. NEET SS result 2023 PDF will comprise candidate's roll number, the total score, and merit rank. Candidates will have to score the minimum cutoff percentile to qualify for the exam. The qualifying cut off is 50 percent marks for NEET SS 2023. Only those who qualify for the exam will be able to download the scorecard. The scorecard can be downloaded by login to the account, entering login ID and password. Candidates must note that the result will be valid for only one academic year. NEET SS cut off 2023 will also be released along with the result. The cut off will be released for each specialty. Those who will qualify for the exam will be eligible to participate in NEET SS 2023 counselling.

Also Read: Know all about NEET SS counselling process

NEET SS 2023 Important Books for Preparation

Candidates can take help from the reference books as per their choice to scale up NEET SS 2023 preparation. Some of the important books have been given in the table below:

Books

Author name

Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care

Dr. Deepak Marwah & Dr. Mudit Khanna

Surgery Essence 7th Edition 2021

Dr. Pritesh Singh

Surgery Sixer

Dr. R.Rajamahendran

Schwartz’s Principles of Surgery

F. Charles Brunicardi

NEET SS 2023: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Who conducts NEET SS exam?

A. The National Board of Examinations (NBE) conducts NEET SS exam for providing admission to DM, MCh super specilty courses.

Q. What is NEET SS 2023 exam date?

A. NEET SS 2023 exam will be held on September 9 and September 10. The exam will be held in computer-based mode.

Q Can I apply offline for NEET SS 2022?

A. No, candidates will have to submit online application for NEET SS 2023. Hard copy of NEET SS application form 2023 will not be accepted.

Q. Is NEET SS 2023 tough to crack?

A. The exam is considered one of the toughest due to limited number of seats. However, it can be cracked with hard work, planning and strategy.

Q. Is there any age criteria to apply for the exam?

A. No, there is no age bar to apply for the exam. Candidates should have postgraduate degree (MD/MS/DNB/ Equivalent) from a recognised institution.

Q. Is there any negative marking for NEET SS 2023?

A Yes, candidates will get 4 marks for correct answer and -1 mark for incorrect answer. No marks would be deducted for unanswered question.

Q. What is the qualifying percentile for NEET SS 2023?

A. Candidates will have to score the minimum 50th percentile to qualify for the exam.

Q. When will NBE start registration for NEET SS 2023?

A. NBE started registration for NEET SS 2023 on July 27. The last date to submit online NEET SS 2023 application form is August 16. 

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