NEET SS Eligibility Criteria 2026: Feeder Branches, Qualification & Superspecialty Courses
National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (Super Specialty Courses) 2025 ( NEET SS )
Aspiring to appear for NEET SS 2026? Check whether or not you can apply for the examination here. Also, find out which NEET SS feeder branches corresponds to which superspeciality course. The NBEMS will soon release the application form for NEET SS 2026 exam on the official website, nbe.edu.in.
NEET SS 2026 Eligibility Criteria
NEET SS Eligibility 2026: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will soon invite online applications for the NEET SS 2026 examination. The NEET SS registration dates 2026 will be published on the information bulletin PDF. The NEET SS 2026 aspirants are advised to check the eligibility conditions before applying for it. Candidates must fulfill the NBE-prescribed NEET SS eligibility criteria 2026 such as qualifications. Also, it is important to know which NEET SS feeder branch corresponds to which superspeciality course. Check here the details of feeder branches along with the eligibility for NEET SS exam.
Candidates must also note that if found ineligible, their NEET SS application form will be cancelled and the fee will be forfeited. If somehow such candidates succeed in concealing their ineligibility during the admission process, their admission/degree will be cancelled whenever the truth is revealed.
- NEET SS Eligibility Criteria 2026: General
- NEET SS 2026 Eligibility Criteria for Foreign Nationals
- NEET SS Feeder Branches 2026 Qualification for Superspeciality Courses
- NEET SS Eligibility Criteria 2026 for DNB Super Speciality Course
NEET SS Eligibility Criteria 2026: General
Check the NEET SS eligibility criteria for Indian Nationals.
- Candidates must possess a postgraduate degree (MD/MS/DNB) from a recognised medical institute.
- They should complete his/her postgraduate medical degree.
- They must also be registered with the National Medical Council (NMC) or any other State Medical Council (SMC).
NEET SS 2026 Eligibility Criteria for Foreign Nationals
Foreign Nationals who wish to apply for NEET SS 2026 do not require a registration certificate from NMC. However, they must be registered with the concerned authority in the country from which they have obtained their postgraduate medical qualification. Such candidates will be granted a temporary registration, upon payment of the requisite fee, if they get admission through NEET SS 2026. The validity for this registration will be only up to the duration of the course that he/she has been allotted. They must have also cleared the FMGE exam.
Commonly asked questions
The NEET SS exam is conducted for a window of two days, with two slots each day. Hence, the total number of slots in which the NEET SS exam is conducted is four. Each of the slots conducts different exam groups. The duration of the exam is 2.5 hours or 150 minutes. The table below brings the slot-wise timings of the NEET SS exam.
| NEET SS Slot | Timings |
| Forenoon or Morning Slot | 9 AM to 11.30 AM |
| Afternoon Slot | 2 PM to 4.30 PM |
There are a total of 15 groups which are covered in the NEET SS exam. These groups are divided into the four slots conducted over two days.
According to the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), the exam conducting authority, the NEET SS merit is generated on the basis of marks obtained by the candidate and application of the prescribed tie-breaking criteria. Equating/scaling and normalisation process is not applied, even though the exam is conducted in multiple days and slots, and for multiple subjects or course groups.
The NEET SS cutoff rank 2025 will be released by the MCC after the counselling process is over. The cut off rank is prepared group-wise for different super specialities.
NEET SS Feeder Branches 2026 Qualification for Superspeciality Courses
NBEMS states that 13 out of 15 groups shall have a primary feeder broad speciality subject. Check here the list of NEET SS feeder branches against the superspeciality below.
| NEET SS Superspeciality Course |
Eligible Feeder Branch or Course |
|---|---|
| Medical Group |
MD/DNB General Medicine |
| Surgical Group |
MS/DNB General Surgery |
| Paediatric Group |
MD/DNB Paediatrics |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology Group |
MD/MS/DNB Obstetrics & Gynaecology |
| Orthopaedics Group |
MS/DNB Orthopaedics |
| Anaesthesia Group |
MD/DNB Anesthesiology |
| Radiodiagnosis Group |
MD/DNB Radiology |
| Respiratory Medicine Group |
MD/DNB Respiratory Medicine |
| Microbiology Group |
MD/DNB Microbiology |
| Pathology Group |
Pathology Group |
| Psychiatry Group |
MD/DNB Psychiatry |
| Pharmacology Group |
MD/DNB Pharmacology |
| ENT Group |
MS/DNB ENT |
Explore more Medicine & Health Sciences exams with upcoming dates
22 Apr '26
28 Mar '26 - 25 Apr '26
25 Apr '26
30 Apr '26
16 Apr '26 - 16 May '26
4 May '26 - 25 May '26
9 Feb '28
NEET SS Eligibility Criteria 2026 for DNB Super Speciality Course
The score of NEET SS 2026 will also be used for admission to the Diplomate of National Board (DNB) courses that are offered by NBE. In the table given below are listed the DNB courses offered by NBE alongside the entry qualification required for each of these courses. Candidates who are interested in pursuing a DNB Super Speciality course can refer to the table below to know the NEET SS eligibility criteria for a particular speciality.
| DNB Super Speciality Course |
Entry Qualification |
|---|---|
| Cardiac Anaesthesia |
MD/DNB (Anaesthesia) |
| Cardiology |
MD/DNB (General Medicine) MD/DNB (Paediatrics) MD/DNB (Respiratory Medicine) |
| Critical Care Medicine |
MD/DNB (Emergency Medicine) MD/DNB (General Medicine) MD/DNB (Respiratory Medicine) MD/DNB (Anaesthesia) MD/DNB (Paediatrics) |
| Endocrinology |
MD/DNB (General Medicine) MD/DNB (Paediatrics) |
| Gastroenterology |
MD/DNB (General Medicine) |
| Gynaecologic Oncology |
MD/MS/DNB (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) |
| Genito Urinary Surgery (Urology) |
MS/DNB(General Surgery) |
| Medical Genetics |
MD/DNB (General Medicine) MD/DNB (Paediatrics) MD/MS/DNB (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) |
| Medical Oncology |
MD/DNB (General Medicine) MD/DNB (Radiotherapy/ Radiation Oncology) |
| Neonatology |
MD/DNB (Paediatrics) |
| Nephrology |
MD/DNB (General Medicine) MD/DNB (Paediatrics) |
| Neurosurgery |
MS/DNB (General Surgery) |
| Neurology |
MD/DNB (General Medicine) MD/DNB (Paediatrics) |
| Paediatric Cardiology |
MD/DNB (Paediatrics) |
| Paediatric Surgery |
MS/DNB (General Surgery)
|
| Peripheral Vascular Surgery |
|
| Plastic Surgery |
|
| Surgical GASTROENTEROLOGY |
|
| Surgical Oncology |
|
| Thoracic Surgery |
|
| Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery |
|
| Rheumatology |
MD/DNB (General Medicine) MD/DNB (Paediatrics) |
| Endovascular & Interventional Radiology |
MD/DNB (Radiodiagnosis) |
| Haematology |
MD/DNB (General Medicine) MD/DNB (Paediatrics) MD/DNB (Biochemistry) MD/DNB (Pathology) |
| Paediatric Intensive Care |
MD/DNB (Paediatrics) |
| Neuro Anaesthesia & Critical Care |
DNB/MD (Anesthesiology) |
Critical Care Medicine Group and Medical Oncology Group, the questions will be from the topics of their respective super-speciality subjects. Wherever more than one broad specialty is eligible feeder for admission to a super speciality subject, candidates of all such eligible feeder specialities shall be required to appear in the question paper of the respective group.
News & Updates
Explore Other Exams
Apr '26 | NEET Admit Card |
3 May '26 | NEET 2026 Exam Date |
25 Apr '26 | OJEE 2026 Admit Card Release |
4 May '26 - 9 May '26 | OJEE 2026 |
Jul '22 | DAVV CET 2022 Registration |
14 Nov '25 - 22 Apr '26 | PU CET (UG) 2026 Application F... |
24 Apr '26 | PU CET (UG) 2026 Registration ... |
Apr '26 | NTA JIPMAT 2026 Exam Date |
25 Apr '26 | NTA NCHM JEE 2026 Exam Date |
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
To check the merit list for Banaras Hindu University admission to super speciality courses, like DM and MCh. Students have to first clear the basic eligibility rules and then appear for the NEET SS entrance exam and attain valid ranks.
Students can then go to the official exam page and check the meri
N
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
The maximum rank to get into BHU would vary according to the category the students belong to. Since the BHU cutoff 2025 for the NEET SS exam has only been released for round 1, the maximum rank admissible was 3527.
Students who want a seat for the most competitive course, ie, DM in Gastroenterology,
N
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, you can get a seat at BHU with a rank of 200 if you belong to the General AI category. As per the BHU cutoff 2025 for the General AI category, the round 1 ranks varied between 70 and 3527.
To know which course can be availed with a rank of 200, see the table below.
| Course | BHU cutoff 2025 |
|---|---|
| M.Ch. in Surgical Oncology | 242 |
| M.Ch. in Urology | 442 |
| DM in Cardiology | 639 |
| DM in Nephrology | 721 |
| M.Ch. in Neuro Surgery | 830 |
| M.Ch. in Plastic Surgery | 1044 |
| DM in Neurology | 1979 |
| M.Ch. in Paediatric Surgery | 3461 |
| M.Ch. in Cardio Thoracic Surgery | 3527 |
Note - This is the cutoff for
N
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
BHU cutoff Round 1 has been released for admission to the MCh and DM courses based on the NEET SS entrance examination. The cutoff was published for various All India categories.
To get a seat for the MCh courses, according to the BHU NEET SS cutoff 2025, the General AI category students who need
N
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna NEET SS cutoff 2025 ranged from 6 to 2768 for the General AI category students in round 1. Hence, according to this round, students need to secure a rank of at least 2768 if they belong to the General AI category. Other categories, rounds, etc., wi
N
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
The rank required for admission to SRM Medical College's DM and MCh courses would depend on the category the student belongs to.
According to the SRM Medical College NEET SS cutoff 2025 for the General AI category, the maximum rank admissible was 4229 in round 1. The hardest course was DM in Neonat
N
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Seth GS Medical College NEET SS cutoff 2025 ranged from 28 to 1623 for the General category students belonging to the All India quota. This is the cutoff for round 1, wherein DM in Clinical Pharmacology was the toughest course for admission.
Refer to the table below to know the round 1 cutoff for th
N
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
The rank needed for admission to Madras Medical Mission depends entirely on which category you belong to. According to round 1 of Madras Medical Mission NEET SS cutoff 2025 for the General AI category, students would need a rank of at least 4568 to avail admission. The most difficult course for admi
N
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
GMC Srinagar cutoff 2025 for the DNB course specialisations ranged from 577 to 3084 for the General AI category in round 1. According to this round, the most and least competitive branches for admission were Critical Care Medicine and Thoracic Surgery, respectively.
Students can refer to the table b
N
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
The NEET SS rank needed to get into IPGMER would depend entirely on which category you belong to. For the General AI category, the IPGMER NEET SS cutoff 2025 ranged from 13 to 4438 for the round 1 seat allotment cutoff. Among all the DM courses, the most and least competitive ones were DM in Neonato
N
Contributor-Level 10
With MA in English, Rupali has more than 15 years of editorial experience. At Shiksha.com, a subsidiary of Info Edge (India) Limited, she creates content and make prep guides for students preparing for competitive e
Read Full Bio