What is the difficulty level of NEET SS question paper 2025?

The NEET SS question paper 2025 difficulty level was moderate. There were 150 questions in the exam. The exam carries a total 600 marks. The group-wise level of questions asked is provided here based on the candidates' reactions and feedback. NEET SS Group Name Expected Difficulty Level Surgical Moderate Paediatrics Moderate to Difficult Medical Moderate ENT Easy to Moderate Respiratory Easy to Moderate Oncology Moderate to Difficult Obstetrics & Gynaecology Moderate

What was the difficulty level of NEET SS 2024 exam?

The NEET SS 2024 exam was conducted on March 29 and March 30, 2025, in a window of two days and two slots. According to the test-takers, the difficulty level of the exam was moderate to tough. Those who attempted the exam for the first time found the difficulty level to be very tough. Those who appeared for the second or third time found the NEET SS 2024 difficulty level to be on the moderate to tough lines. Some courses such as Oncology, Critical Care Medicine, and Surgical Groups had higher difficulty levels as compared to other groups.

When will NEET SS 2025 Exam get conducted?

The NBE conducted the NEET SS exam on December 26 and 27, 2025. The super speciality exam was held in two shifts on each day. The authority allotted the NEET SS exam date to candidates based on their selection of the exam group.

Which are the institutes that don't accept NEET SS score for admission?

Some of the institutes don't accept NEET SS score for admission into DM/MCh courses. These institutes conduct their own entrance test for admission. The following Medical institutions are not covered for admission to DM/MCh courses through NEET-SS: AIIMS, New Delhi and other AIIMS running super specialty programme PGIMER, Chandigarh JIPMER, Puducherry NIMHANS, Bengaluru Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram

When did NBEMS announce the NEET SS exam date?

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), or the exam conducting authority, postponed the NEET SS 2025 exam date to December 26 and December 27, 2025. NBEMS announced the revised date on October 22, 2025. Originally, the exam was scheduled for November 7 and November 8, 2025, which was postponed to December 27 and December 28, and has been rescheduled again.

What courses I will get admission into through NEET SS?

NEET SS is the single eligibility cum entrance examination for admission to Super Specialty Courses. Candidates who completed their post graduation (MD/MS) can apply for NEET SS entrance test. The exam is held once a year in computer-based mode. NEET SS is held for admission to following courses: • All DM/MCh Courses in the country including all Private Medical Colleges/Institutions/Universities/Deemed Universities. • All DM/MCh courses at Armed Forces Medical Services Institutions • All DrNB Super-specialty Courses (except Direct 6 Years DrNB Courses

What is NEET SS exam all about?

NEET SS stands for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Super Speciality Courses). The entrance exam is conducted for providing admission into DM/ MCh courses. National Board of Examinations (NBE) conduct the exam once a year in computer-based mode. Candidates who have already completed their PG course can apply for the exam. It is a qualifying-cum-ranking examination for admission to super speciality courses. According to the official information brochure, qualifying NEET-SS is mandatory for entry to DM/MCh/DrNB Courses under various Universities/ Institutions in the country.

Does the NEET SS application fee vary for each category?

No, there is no category-wise variation in the NEET SS 2025 application fee. Irrespective of each category, candidates have to pay INR 3,500 for each course. The NEET SS application fee has to be paid in online mode only.

What are the modes of payment for the NEET SS application fee?

The NEET SS application fee has to be paid in online mode only through Credit Card or Debit Card. The information bulletin of NEET SS does not state any other mode of online payment such as Net Banking or UPI. Applicants must note that GST or taxes will be applicable.

Does NBE provide correction facility for NEET SS?

Yes, NBE or the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences provides correction facility for NEET SS application form. There are two correction or edit windows provided only for those candidates who submit the application form on time by paying the requisite application fee. The first NEET SS application correction window is for making the basic changes in the application form, in the permitted fields. In the second and the final correction window of NEET SS, candidates are given the opportunity to correct the deficient or incorrect images or files uploaded, such as photograph, signature and thumb impression. Both the NEET SS application correction windows are provided for three days.

What is the duration of the NEET SS application window?

The NEET SS 2025 application process was carried out for 20 days. The applications were invited from November 5 to 25. Candidates needed to complete the process within the given time and not wait for NBE to extend the last date. The exam was held on December 26 and 27, 2025.

What are the course groups of NEET SS exam?

The NEET SS exam has 15 course groups. Candidates have to select one or more groups while filling the NEET SS application form. The course groups are listed below: ENT Respiratory Medicine Obstetrics & Gynaecology Medical Oncology Orthopaedics Critical Care Medical Radiodiagnosis Microbiology Pathology Psychiatry Surgical Paediatric Anaesthesiology Pharmacology

What is the total number of questions in NEET SS?

According to the latest exam pattern of NEET SS, there are 150 multiple-choice questions, from broad speciality and super speciality course. There will be three time-bound sections of 50 minutes each, carrying 50 questions. The question paper is of 600 marks. The question paper will consist of questions from the General/Basic component of the primary feeder broad specialty subject and from all sub-specialty/systems/component of that primary feeder broad specialty subject. All the 150 questions would be from the Curriculum of the Post Graduate Exit level of the primary feeder broad specialty subject. Candidates will get two-and-a-half hours to attempt the questions.

What is a feeder course in NEET SS exam?

In NEET SS exam, feeder course refers to the broad speciality qualifications, under which the courses are grouped. There are 15 groups of papers or specialities/subjects, which are grouped under the feeder courses. According to NBEMS, the question papers of these groups will consist of questions from the General/Basic component of the respective primary feeder broad specialty subject and from all sub-specialty/ systems/component of that primary feeder broad specialty subject. All the questions would be from the Curriculum of the Post Graduate Exit level of the primary feeder broad specialty subject.

How many slots are there in the NEET SS exam?

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.

What is the mode of the NEET SS counselling?

The NEET SS counselling process is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) primarily in online mode. All the steps of the counselling process, including the registration, release of seat matrix, choice filling and locking, and release of the seat allotment result. Only the last and final round, which is the institute reporting, has to be done in offline mode. Herein candidates who have been allotted seats have to visit the institutes for document verification and complete the admission process by paying the requisite fee amount.

My name is spelt incorrectly in NEET SS admit card. What should I do?

If you have spelt your name correctly in application form of NEET SS and it is still misspelled on admit card, you must contact office of NBE to get it corrected. That is why candidates are advised to check all details on NEET SS admit card carefully after download. To correct detail, candidates should email the exam conducting body immediately.

Which body conducts the NEET SS counselling?

The NEET SS counselling is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for the 100 per cent All India Quota (AIQ) seats of the M.Ch, DNB and DrNB courses. Candidates have to participate in the NEET SS counselling process is an online mode, by visiting the official website and completing the processes such as registration, choice filling and locking, and checking of the seat allotment result. The final step, which is institute reporting, is done at an institute level.

What are the prohibited items at NEET SS exam centre?

The following items will be prohibited from being carried to the NEET SS exam centre: · Any stationery item like textual material (printed or written), notes, plastic pouch, calculator, pen, writing pad, pen drives, eraser, etc. · Any electronic device like mobile phone, bluetooth, earphones, microphone, pager, wrist watch/health band/smart watch, calculator, electronic pen/scanner etc. · All ornaments like bracelets, ring, earrings, nose-pin, chain/ necklace, pendants, necklace with pendants, badge, brooch etc. Items carried due to religious beliefs, if any, shall only be permitted after thorough examination. · Other items like wallet, goggles, handbags, belt, cap, water bottle etc. · Any edible item opened or packed, soft drinks, water bottle etc. · Any other item which could be used for unfair means, for hiding communication devices like wireless/Bluetooth device, spy camera etc. · In case candidates need to carry medicines or a medical equipments, they must carry supportive medical documents such as prescriptions or reports.

Does NBE send NEET SS admit card on email?

No. NBE doesn't send NEET SS admit card on email. Candidates have to download the admit card from the official website, nbe.edu.in. Candidates are informed through SMS/Email alerts and website notice regarding availability of the admit card on the official website. Candidates do have to affix firmly their the latest passport size photograph in the space provided on the admit card. The photograph should be coloured with white backround. To download NEET SS admit card, candidates need to enter login ID and password. There is no fee involved to download admit card multiple times.

Can I apply offline for NEET SS?

No. National Board of Examinations NBE released application form online and it has to be submitted there only. The application process started with online registration. Registration could be done on the official website, nbe.edu.in. It must be noted offline and any other mode of application was not be accepted. NBE released the information brochure, explaining the whole process of application. Candidates were advised to read it carefully before applying for NEET SS exam.

Can I carry stationary items at NEET SS exam Centre?

No. Candidates can't carry stationary items such as pen, writing pad etc. They can carry only admit card and valid photo identity proof at exam centre. List of items which are debarred at NEET SS exam centre include: Any stationery item like textual material (printed or written), Pen Drives, Eraser, etc. Any electronic device like mobile phone, Bbluetooth, earphones etc. All ornaments like bracelets, rind, earrings, Nose-pin Other items like wallet, Goggles, Water Bottle etc. Any eatable item opened or packed, soft drinks, water bottle etc.

What is the process to take the NEET SS demo test?

The NEET SS Demo Test can be accessed by following the steps given below. Visit the official website of NEET SS – natboard.edu.in Click on NEET SS under the Examinations section Click on the Application tab Click on the link next to Demo Test Click on Sign In Read the instructions and click on 'I Agree' checkbox Click on 'I am Ready to Begin' tab Click on the answer options and click on 'Save & Next' You may also click on 'Mark for Review' or 'Clear Responses' if you want to rethink or re-attempt the answer.

How many rounds are conducted for NEET SS counselling process?

There are approximately three to four rounds of counselling for the NEET SS exam. Last year, there were originally two rounds of NEET SS counselling and later, an additional round was announced since the NEET SS cutoff was revised. This year also, it can be expected that there will be three rounds of NEET SS counselling. Followed by this, there will be additional rounds, in case there is a change in the cutoff or seat matrix, the number of NEET SS counselling rounds will increase.

What is the total duration of NEET SS counselling for each round?

As announced by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), there will be three rounds of NEET SS 2025 counselling. The average duration for each round of counselling is going to be around 15 days. The total number of rounds or the duration may be changed depending on the seat vacancies and other external scenarios.

What is the total duration of the NEET SS counselling?

The total duration of the NEET SS counselling ranged for around three months. There will be three to four rounds of counselling. The total duration for each round is approximately 15 days. The number of rounds of NEET SS counselling varies depending on the vacant seats or revision in cutoff.

What is the NEET SS Seat Matrix 2025?

The NEET SS 2025 seat matrix has been announced. The MCC has released the NEET SS seat matrix on its website. Candidates get to know the number of vacanct seats for each course and college through the matrix.

Has MCC announced NEET SS Counselling 2025 dates?

The MCC has announced the dates for the NEET SS Counselling 2025. The NEET SS 2025 Counselling for Round 1 is scheduled from March 10 to 25, 2026. The Round 2 counselling will be held from March 28 to April 16, 2026.

How many government seats are there in NEET SS?

Have a look at the tentative data regarding the government seats in NEET SS counselling below- State Govt Institutes Delhi 261 Uttar Pradesh 449 Tamilnadu 390 Madhya Pradesh 112 Rajasthan 234 Maharashtra 367 Karnataka 194 Kerala 197 Andhra Pradesh 188 Gujarat 126

How many rounds of counselling are there in NEET SS?

The NEET SS Counselling generally has three rounds- Round 1, Round 2 and Mop-up round or Stray round. The counselling is carried out by the MCC to fill DM/ MCh/ DrNB seats.

How to Check NEET SS Result?

Candidates can check the NEET SS result using the process shared below- Go to natboard.edu.in. Select NEET SS exam. Click on the 'Results' tab. Select the result PDF. Search for your roll number. Check the marks and rank obtained in the PDF. Download the result.

Will NBE send NEET SS result to individual candidate?

No, candidates will have to download result for NEET SS from the official website of NBEMS. Result will be released in PDF format, comprising roll number, marks scored, and merit position. A separate result will be declared for each group. Candidates who qualify with the minimum cut off will be able to download the scorecard.

What are the documents required for NEET SS counselling?

While particpating in the NEET SS counselling process, candidates will have to get certain documents verified during the Siddartha Medical College reporting process. The list of documents that must be produced during the final round of counselling are as follows: NEET SS seat allotment letter NEET SS Result/Scorecard NEET SS Admit Card MBBS Degree Certificate MD/MS/DNB Degree Certificate Permanent Registration Certificate for MBBS/MD/MS/DNB issued by NBE Higher Secondary Certificate/Birth Certificate as proof of birth A valid photo ID proof (PAN card/Driving License, Voter ID, Passport/Aadhaar Card) Candidates must note that the above mentioned documents or certificates must be produced in their original form. Photocopies or printouts will not be accepted by the institute authorities. Also, for the documents such as NEET SS seat allotment letter, scorecard and admit card, which are issued online and candidates have to take printout, the print should be clear and the text and photographs must be legible.

What are the course groups of NEET SS exam?

The NEET SS exam has 15 course groups. Candidates have to select one or more groups while filling the NEET SS application form. The course groups are listed below: ENT Respiratory Medicine Obstetrics & Gynaecology Medical Oncology Orthopaedics Critical Care Medical Radiodiagnosis Microbiology Pathology Psychiatry Surgical Paediatric Anaesthesiology Pharmacology

What was date for NEET SS 2025 exam?

The NEET SS 2025 exam dates were December 26 and 27, 2025. The exam was conducted in two shifts on both days, from 9 AM to 11.30 AM and 2 PM to 4.30 PM.

How can I download the admit card for NEET SS?

NEET SS admit card can be downloaded from official website. Students can download admit card any number of times. Students need to follow process given below to download NEET SS admit card: Go to official website of NBE Select "NEET-SS" Select "Applicant Login" under links section Enter user ID and password generated at time of registration Click on NEET SS admit card link Check admit card of NEET SS for errors or spelling mistakes Download and save admit card Print NEET SS admit card

Is the NEET SS admit card 2025 released?

The NEET SS 2025 admit card has been released. The NBEMS issued the hall ticket or admit card on December 22, 2025. Candidates need to visit the NBEMS NEET SS website to get their hall tickets for the examination.

When will the NEET SS exam city slip 2025 be released?

The NEET SS exam city slip was released on December 12, 2025. Candidates can download the exam city allotment slip now to know the location of the NEET SS exam centre.

What is the NEET SS Cutoff 2025?

The GGSIPU NEET SS Cutoff 2025 will soon be released after the exam is conducted as per schedule. However, according to the NEET SS Cutoff 2024, the cutoff closing rank ranged from 7 to 2485 for the General AI category. Out of all the specialisations, the most the toughest one for admission was DM in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, and the easiest was MCh in Paediatric Surgery. For more details, click here .

Who will be eligible to register for the NEET SS counselling Round 2?

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has stated the eligibility criteria for participating in the NEET SS counselling Round 2. Registered candidates who were not allotted seat in Round 1 Candidates who have reported/joined at allotted institute during the joining period of round-1 of allotment and submitted willingness for participating in second round up-gradation as 'Yes'. Candidates who have not reported at the allotted institute during Round-1 and taken exit with forfeiture option. Such candidates are eligible for participation in Round-2 of the counselling by making fresh payment (registration and security deposit).

Will I be able to appear for NEET SS exam if I do not complete my internship within the deadline?

Candidates cannot appear for the NEET SS exam if they did not complete the PG medical internship by the cutoff date mentioned in the exam notification. Completion of the internship within the NEET SS cutoff date is one of the eligibility criteria to appear for the exam.

What is the NEET SS helpline number?

The NEET SS Helpline Number is 799 6165 3333. Candidates can contact this number on weekdays from 9.30 AM to 6 PM. On the exam days, the NEET SS Helpline Number will be available from 7 AM to 7 PM. Candidates can reach out to the NEET SS officials for any difficulty in terms of application process, fees, document upload, admit card download, exam centre, and result or scorecard, to name a few.

What are the books for the NEET SS exam?

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.

What is the NEET SS Exam?

NEET SS or National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Super Speciality Courses) is conducted by the National Board of Education for admission to various DM/ M.Ch. Courses. It is a qualifying cum ranking examination for admission to super speciality courses. For appearing in NEET SS, aspirants should hold a postgraduate degree (MD/MS/DNB) or any equivalent examination. By qualifying the exam, candidates can take admission in speciality courses. According to the Indian Medical Council Act, 2016, no other entrance test is valid for admission to these courses. NEET SS is conducted annually in computer-based mode.

What is the total duration of the NEET SS exam?

The total duration of the NEET SS exam is 150 minutes or 2.5 hours. There is a sectional time limit of 50 minutes for each of the three sections. Hence, candidates have to manage the time accordingly to attempt as many number of questions as possible within this duration. There are 150 questions in total and 50 questions in each section. Hence, to attempt all the questions, test-takers will get one minute per question. Along with maintaining to speed to complete the NEET SS exam, candidates must also maintain accuracy to avoid losing marks since there is a negative marking scheme.

What is the difference between the NEET SS demo test and the actual exam?

There are certain differences in the NEET SS demo test and the actual NEET SS exam. As NBEMS has introduced time-bound sections for NEET SS, it has also provided a NEET SS demo test to help candidates get accustomed to the new pattern or structure. Unlike the actual exam, the total duration of the NEET SS demo test is 15 minutes, wherein five minutes is allotted to each section. The total number of questions in each section is five. Moreover, the questions of the NEET SS demo test are not as per the syllabus, On the other hand, the NEET SS exam is of 150 minutes, duration carrying 150 questions from three sections, The section-wise duration in minutes and number of questions will be 50.

When will NEET SS counselling be conducted?

The NEET SS 2025 counselling will start approximately one month after the declaration of the result. The NEET SS counselling dates 2025 will be announced by the MCC.

Will I qualify NEET SS exam if I score 40 percentile?

No. Candidates will have to score the minimum cutoff marks to qualify for NEET SS exam, which is 50 percentile. NBE prescribes the minimum qualifying cutoff for NEET SS along with the release of the result. Candidates will have to secure the minimum percentile or more to qualify for the exam. Qualified candidates will be eligible to participate in the counselling process for seat allotment.

What is the NEET SS Cutoff 2025?

The NBE NEET SS cutoff 2025 has been released. The authority has released the cutoff marks separately for all groups. Have a look at the NEET SS 2025 cut off for all groups below- Group Cutoff Scores (50th Percentile) Medical Group 225 Pharmacology Group 236 Anaesthesiology Group 284 Critical Care Medicine Group 288 ENT Group 294 Medical Oncology Group 230 Microbiology Group 389 Obstetrics and Gynaecology Group 355 Orthopaedics Group 294 Paediatric Group 271 Pathology Group 290 Psychiatry Group 324 Radioiagnosis Group 356 Respiratory Medicine Group 325 Surgical Group 288

When will NBE release NEET SS cutoff?

NBE or the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), the NEET SS exam conducting authority, released the cutoff scores or the qualifying scores along with the result on January 23, 2026. Even though NBE announces the NEET SS qualifying percentile in the information bulletin, the exact qualifying marks, or the NEET SS cutoff is released on the day of the result declaration.

What is the syllabus for the NEET SS Exam?

There is no fixed syllabus for NEET SS. The questions can be asked from all the topics that have been covered during both, the undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications. However the subjects that need to be prepared will be limited to the feeder course and super speciality course selected by the candidate Paediatric Cardio thoracic Vascular Surgery Thoracic Surgery Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgery Vascular Surgery Hepato Pancreato Biliary Surgery Surgical Gastroenterology Paediatric Hepatology Paediatric Oncology Paediatric Nephrology Paediatric Cardiology Paediatric Gastroenterology Neonatology Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia Organ Transplant Anaesthesia and Critical CareCardiac Anesthesia.

NEET SS 2025: Counselling (Begins), Dates, Result, Scorecard, Cut Off & Eligibility

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Counselling - 11 Mar '26 - 17 Mar '26

Updated on Mar 16, 2026 17:41 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Deputy Manager - Editorial

NEET SS 2025: The MCC has extended the NEET SS choice filling and locking window till March 17, 2026, up to 8.00 am. The MCC NEET SS registration 2025 for Round 1 was held from March 10 to 15, 2026. The NEET SS Counselling result will be announced on March 18, 2026. Candidates can know the details of seat allotted after downloading the result PDF. Post the seat allotment result, candidates can report to the institutes during March 19-25, 2026.

The MCC NEET SS counselling 2025 Round 2 will be held from March 28 to April 16, 2026. Candidates who cleared the exam by obtaining the NEET SS cutoff 2025 are eligible to participate in the admission process for DM, MCh and DrNB courses.

The NEET SS results 2025 were released on January 23, 2026. The NBE published the NEET SS cut off and merit list along with the results. The NEET SS merit list 2025 was released separately for each group and contains the names of candidates shortlisted for counselling. The NBE released the NEET SS scorecard 2025 on February 2, 2026. The NEET SS exam was held on December 26 and 27, 2025.

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Table of contents

NEET SS 2025 Counselling
NEET SS 2025 Dates
What is NEET SS 2025?
NEET SS 2025 Highlights
NEET SS 2025 Result & Scorecard
NEET SS Cut Off 2025: Group-wise Marks
NEET SS 2025 Question Paper Analysis
NEET SS 2025 Eligibility Criteria
NEET SS 2025 Application Form
NEET SS 2025 Admit Card
NEET SS Preparation 2025
NEET SS Exam Pattern 2025
NEET SS 2025: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

NEET SS 2025 Counselling

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NEET SS 2025 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NEET SS 2025 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
11 Mar ' 26 - 17 Mar ' 26	NEET SS Counselling Choice Filling & Locking for Round 1 ONGOING
18 Mar ' 26	NEET SS Counselling Result

Dates	Past Exam Dates
10 Mar ' 26 - 15 Mar ' 26	NEET SS Counselling Registration for Round 1
02 Feb ' 26	NEET SS Scorecard
23 Jan ' 26	NEET SS Result, Cutoff
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