NEET SS 2024: Application Form, Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, Result

National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (Super Specialty Courses) 2024 ( NEET SS )

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Exam On: 29 Mar '25 - 30 Mar '25

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Updated on Oct 21, 2024 13:33 IST

NEET SS 2024 exam dates were announced by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) on September 13, 2024. The exam will be conducted on March 29 and March 30, 2025, in exam centres across India. NBEMS will announce the NEET SS 2024 exam dates for other events such as application, admit card and result will be announced tentatively by December 2024. The NEET SS 2024 exam will be conducted in a computer-based mode in two days and two slots. The apex court has directed the National Medical Commission (NMC) to schedule the NEET SS 2024 exam in such a manner that postgraduate medical students completing their course in January 2025 do not suffer.

Announcing the dates, NBEMS stated, “The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) shall conduct the NEET-SS 2024 on 29th and 30th March 2025 at various examination centres across the country. The applicants are advised to refer to the NBEMS website time to time for final schedule of examination to be published in the Information Bulletin for NEET-SS 2024.”

NEET SS is the postgraduate super speciality medical entrance exam conducted in a computer-based mode for 2.5 hours of 150 minutes. There are 13 groups or super speciality subjects that are tested and candidates will have to choose their question paper groups during the application process. The papers are scheduled so there will not be a clash of exam dates or slots. 

NBEMS had earlier announced a change in the NEET SS exam pattern from this year onwards. The exam will have time-bound sections. A detailed explanation of the pattern or structure of NEET SS will be provided once the information bulletin gets released.  As per the latest notification published on natboard.edu.in, two topics in the test will have separate question papers. The authority has notified that the DM/DrNB Critical Care Medicine and Medical Oncology programme will have separate question papers.

Latest News & Updates:

October 11, 2024: NEET SS 2024 Exam Scheme Revised; 2 Topics To Have Separate Papers

 

Q:   When will NEET SS 2024 application form release?

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NEET SS 2024 exam will be conducted on March 29 and March 30, 2025. The NEET SS 2024 application form will be released by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) in the fourth week of December 2024. Candidates must note that this is a tentative date based on previous year's schedule and the actual date for releasing the NEET SS 2024 application form is yet to be announced by NBEMS. Along with the application form, the information bulletin and the important dates will also be released. The NEET SS application process is completely online. Candidates will have to visit the official website of NBEMS and go to the NEET SS exam section. After that, they have to read the complete instructions before registration, followed by application. 

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Q:   What is the total duration of the NEET SS exam?

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The total duration of the NEET SS exam is 150 minutes or 2.5 hours. There is no sectional time limit. Hence, candidates have to manage the time accrodingly to attempt as many number of questions as possible within this duration. There are 150 questions in total. 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. 

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Q:   What is the date for NEET SS 2024 exam?

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The NEET SS 2024 exam dates have been announced by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) on September 13, 2024. The exam will be conducted on March 29 and March 30, 2025. Generally, NEET SS is conducted over a window of two days and two shifts. The NEET SS 2024 official notification will be released tentatively in the fourth week of December 2024, along with the application forms.  

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What is NEET SS 2024?

NEET SS or National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Super Speciality Courses) is conducted by the National Board of Education for admission to various DM/ MCh and DNB courses. It is a qualifying-cum-ranking examination for admission to medical super 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 for a duration of two days and two slots.

Q:   What courses I will get admission into through NEET SS?

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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

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

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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
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Q:   What is NEET SS exam all about?

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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.

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NEET SS 2024 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NEET SS 2024 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

Dec '24 - Jan '25

NEET SS 2024 registration

TENTATIVE

Feb '25

NEET SS 2024 application correction window

TENTATIVE

Feb '25

NEET SS 2024 admit card release

TENTATIVE

Feb '25

NEET SS 2024 final correction window

TENTATIVE

29 Mar '25 -

30 Mar '25

NEET SS 2024 exam

Apr '25

NEET SS 2024 result

TENTATIVE

May '25

NEET SS 2024 Counselling

TENTATIVE

NEET SS 2024 Highlights

The following table brings the highlights of the NEET SS 2024 exam. 

Particulars

Details

Name of the examination

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

Conducting Body

National Board of Examinations (NBE)

Exam Level

Doctorate exam at the National level 

Exam frequency 

Once a year

Mode of the examination

Computer-based test

Courses offered

DM/MCh

Exam fees

INR 4,250 (irrespective of category)

Exam duration

2.5 hours 

Total marks

600

Total Questions

150

Marking Scheme

+4 marks for correct response

-1 for incorrect response

Zero for no response

Language/medium of exam

English

Colleges accepting exam score

Private Medical Colleges/Institutions/Universities/Deemed Universities

Armed Forces Medical Services Institutions

No. of test cities

55

Qualifying criteria

50th percentile

Authority responsible for seat allotment

Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)

Official website

nbe.edu.in

https://natboard.edu.in/viewnbeexam?exam=neetss

Contact details

Helpline number: 022- 61087595

Email: helpdesknbeexam@natboard.edu.in

Q:   How many slots are there in the NEET SS exam?

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The NEET SS exam is conducted for a window of two days, with two slots in each day. Hence, the total number of slots in which NEET SS exam is conducted is four. Each of the slots conduct 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 SlotTimings
Forenoon or Morning Slot 9 AM to 11.30 AM
Afternoon Slot2 PM to 4.30 PM

There are a total of 13 groups which are covered in the NEET SS exam. These groups are divided in the four slots conducted over two days.

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Q:   What is the total number of questions in NEET SS?

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 According to the latest exam pattern of NEET SS, there are 150 multiple-choice questions, from broad speciality and super speciality course. The question paper was of 400 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. 

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Q:   Are there any other entrance examinations for admission to DM/ M.Ch. Courses?

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Yes, the following institutes conduct their own private entrance tests for admission to DM/MCh:

  • AIIMS
  • New Delhi PGIMER
  • Chandigarh JIPMER
  • Puducherry NIMHANS
  • Bengaluru SCTIMST
  • Thiruvananthapuram
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NEET SS 2024 Eligibility Criteria

The National Board of Examinations (NBE) has prescribed the eligibility criteria for NEET SS. Candidates who wish to apply for the entrance test are advised to go through the NEET SS eligibility criteria before filling the application.

  • Candidate must possess a postgraduate degree (MD/MS/DNB/ Equivalent) from a recognised institution
  • Candidates who completed their postgraduate degree on or before September 30, 2024, were eligible for NEET SS 2024
  • He/she must be registered with the Medical Council of India or State Medical Council

Colleges accepting scores of NEET SS

  • All private medical colleges/ universities/ deemed universities
  • Armed Forces Medical Services Institutions

Institutions that do not accept the scores of NEET SS

NEET SS 2024 For Foreign Nationals

Foreign nationals who wish to pursue a super speciality course from India need to appear for the NEET SS 2024 examination and clear it. Such candidates do not need to be registered with the MCI/ SMC, provided he/ she is duly registered with the appropriate authority in his/ her own country.

On securing a seat through NEET SS, the MCI may grant temporary registration to these candidates for the duration of the postdoctoral course. This registration will be temporary and will be limited to the medical college/ institution to which he/she is admitted. 

The authorities have further notified that the prior eligibility criteria for admission to DM/MCh/DrNB courses shall be as per the Post Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023 and the board will announce changes, if any, at the NBEMS official website. Students are suggested to visit natboard.edu.in to know the NEET SS final exam schedule 2024 along with the updated eligibility criteria, and any further change in the examination scheme, if required. 

NEET SS 2024 Admission Process

The admission process starts with the registration & filling application form followed by the release of the admit card, exam day, declaration of results, and the counselling process. The whole details of the NEET SS admission process have been explained in the graphic below: 

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Q:   I am 42 years old, can I apply for NEET SS?

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Yes, there is no age limit for the candidates appearing for NEET SS. Age limit is one of the eligibility criteria. Other important criteria is Candidate should possess a postgraduate degree (MD/MS/DNB/ Equivalent) from a recognised institution. The National Board of Examinations NBE will release an official information brochure, comprising important details such as eligibility criteria, exam pattern, application process etc. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria before applying online for the exam.

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Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for the NEET SS?

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For appearing in NEET SS aspirants require should hold a postgraduate degree (MD/MS/DNB) or any equivalent examination. Only those who will complete their postgraduate degree on or before September 30, 2024, will be eligible for NEET SS 2024. He/ she must be registered with the Medical Council of India or State Medical Council. Candidates need to score the minimum cut off percentile to qualify for the exam. The minimum qualifying cut off is 50 percentile. NEET SS 2024 result will be released online for candidates who appeared for the exam. NBE will upload NEET SS result 2024 for 13 super specialities or groups.

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Q:   Is there any quota or preference in NEET SS for someone who has working in a govt. hospital after doing Masters in general surgery in AP?

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There is no specific quota or preference for candidates who have worked in a government hospital after completing their Masters in General Surgery in Andhra Pradesh (Andhra Pradesh) in NEET SS. However, candidates who have completed their Masters in General Surgery may have an advantage in the exam as they would have already completed some of the coursework and gained practical experience in the field.
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NEET SS 2024 Application Form Process

The application process for NEET SS 2024 will start with the release of the application form. Candidates will have to register first by providing basic details such as name, date of birth, Email, and mobile number to generate login credentials. Registration is mandatory to fill and submit the NEET SS application form. Candidates must note that NBE only accepts online application forms for the NEET SS exam. Offline and any other modes of applications are not accepted for the exam. To complete the application process for NEET SS 2024, candidates will have to pay a non-refundable fee of INR 4,250, in online mode, through credit card, debit card, or internet banking. Once the application process is complete, applicants must save and print the NEET SS 2024 application confirmation. Only those candidates who will complete the NEET SS application process will be eligible for the NEET SS 2024 admit card. After the completion of the application process, NBE will provide correction facilities wherein applicants can edit or make corrections in the information entered and files uploaded. 

Q:   What is the duration of the NEET SS application window?

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Based on the previous years' trends, it is estimated that the NEET SS application process will be of three to four weeks, Last year, the NEET SS application process was conducted from July 27 to August 16. Even though the NEET SS application dates remain unchanged, based on the student requests or other factors, the exam conducting authorities may decide to extend the last date of application. The application fee has to be paid till the last date to complete the process. Candidates should note that they should complete the application process within the given deadline and not wait for NBE to extend the last date.    

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Q:   What is the admission process for the NEET SS Exam?

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The admission process for NEET SS exam comprises registration and submission of application form, appearing in the exam, scoring the minimum cut off, and appearing in the counselling for seat allotment. Registration has to be done on the official website, nbe,edu.in. Thereafter the exam will be held in computer-based mode. If you score the minimum cut off, you will be participating in the counselling. NEET SS counselling involves registration, choice declaration, seat processing, seat allotment result, and reporting.

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Q:   Can I apply offline for NEET SS?

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

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NEET SS 2024 Admit Card

Candidates who complete the application process within the given deadline specified by NBE will be issued the NEET SS admit card. The NEET SS 2024 admit card will be uploaded online and candidates will have to log in to the accounts created during the registration process to download it. The admit card contains personal details and crucial information such as exam date, timing, name of the centre and its address, and guidelines. Candidates will be able to download the admit card for NEET SS 2024 till the last date of the exam. The NEET SS admit card 2024 will act as the hall ticket to the exam centre, without which candidates will not be allowed to enter the exam hall. Candidates must preserve the NEET SS admit card 2024 till the counselling or the admission process, as it is an important document which is verified during the counselling process. 

Cities of Test Centres for NEET SS 2024

The list of NEET SS 2024 exam cities will be released by NBE along with the information brochure. The list of cities for NEET SS exam centres is as follows:

City State
Agartala

Tripura

Ahmedabad

Gujarat

Ajmer

Rajasthan

Bengaluru

Karnataka

Bhatinda

Punjab

Bhopal

Madhya Pradesh

Bhubaneswar

Odisha

Bikaner

Rajasthan

Chennai

Tamil Nadu

Coimbatore

Tamil Nadu

Dehradun

Uttarakhand

New Delhi

Delhi

Ernakulam

Kerala

Gandhinagar

Gujarat

Guntur

Andhra Pradesh

Guwahati

Assam

Hubbali (Hubli)

Karnataka

Hyderabad

Telangana

Imphal

Manipur

Indore

Madhya Pradesh

Jaipur

Rajasthan

Jammu

Jammu & Kashmir

Kannur

Kerala

Kanpur

Uttar Pradesh

Kohima

Manipur

Kolkata

West Bengal

Kollam

Kerala

Kozhikode

Kerala

Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh

Madurai

Tamil Nadu

Meerut

Uttar Pradesh

Mohali

Chandigarh

Mumbai

Maharashtra

Mysuru

Karnataka

Nagpur

Maharashtra

Nasik

Maharashtra

Panjim

Goa

Patiala

Punjab

Patna

Bihar

Puducherry

Puducherry

Pune

Maharashtra

Raipur

Chhattisgarh

Rajahmundry

Andhra Pradesh

Ranchi

Jharkhand

Roorkee

Uttarakhand

Salem

Tamil Nadu

Shillong

Meghalaya

Sikar

Rajasthan

Srinagar

Jammu & Kashmir

Thiruvananthapuram

Kerala

Thrissur

Kerala

Tirunelveli

Tamil Nadu

Varanasi

Uttar Pradesh

Vijayawada

Andhra Pradesh

Visakhapatnam

Andhra Pradesh

Q:   When will NBE release NEET SS 2024 admit card?

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NEET SS 2024 admit card will be released by NBE online, on the official website on the exam tentatively in the second week of February 2025. Only those candidates who will apply successfully within the given deadline will be issued the admit card. It must be noted NBE doesn't send admit card to individual candidate and he/she have to download the hall ticket from the official website, nbe.edu.in. Candidates have to provide registration ID and password to download the admit card for NEET SS. Candidates have to paste passport size photograph on the admit card after download it. 

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Q:   How can I download the admit card for NEET SS?

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NEET SS admit card can be downloaded from the official website once it is released by NBE. Candidates can download the admit card any number of times from the official website till exam date. Candidates need to follow the steps given below to download NEET SS admit card:

  • Go to the official website of NBE
  • Select "NEET-SS"
  • Select the "Applicant Login" under the links section
  •  Enter user ID and password generated at the time of registration
  •  Click on NEET SS admit card link
  • Check the admit card of NEET SS for errors or spelling mistakes
  • Download and save the admit card
  • Print the NEET SS admit card
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Q:   Can I find name and address of the centre in NEET SS admit card?

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Yes, the NEET SS admit card will have important details including the name and address of the exam centre. NBE will release admit cards on the official website and candidates will have to download it with login credentials. After downloading the admit card, the candidate has to paste a recent passport-sized photograph in the space provided on the NEET SS admit card. All the details given on the admit card must be checked once and if a candidate finds an error in any detail, he/she must inform the exam conducting body immediately.

Details mentioned on the NEET SS 2023 admit card

  • Name of the candidate
  • NEET SS roll number
  • Application number
  • Name and address of the exam centre 
  • Chosen Specialty
  • Post-graduate qualification
  • Date of the examination
  • Reporting time
  • Last entry to the examination hall
  • Examination time
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NEET SS 2024 Pattern

NBE will release the NEET SS 2024 exam pattern along with the information brochure. Candidates can find all details regarding the pattern in the information brochure. NEET SS 2024 exam, a group-based exam will be held in a computer-based mode. The exam will be conducted in the morning and evening shifts. NEET SS question paper comprises 150 questions and the time duration is 2.5 hours. 

NEET SS exam paper comprises questions from the general/basic components of the primary feeder broad speciality subject and from all sub-speciality/systems/components of that primary feeder broad speciality subjects.

NBEMS has announced the introduction of time-bound sections for NEET SS. Explaining this, NBEMS stated, "Candidates will be restricted from proceeding to the next section until they complete the allotted time for the previous section. Additionally, candidates will not be allowed to review the questions or modify their responses for a section after the completion of its allotted time. The questions for the next section will start automatically after the completion of the allotted time for the previous section."

Also Read: NEET PG Exam Pattern Revised; NBEMS Introduces Time Bound Sections in NEET MDS, FMGE, GPAT and Other Exams

 

Q:   What is the syllabus for the NEET SS Exam?

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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.

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Q:   What is the exam pattern for the NEET SS?

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According to the existing pattern, NEET SS will comprise one paper of 150 multiple-choice questions, from broad speciality and super speciality course. The question paper will be of 400 marks Total 150 Questions for 400 marks will be asked in the NEET SS question paper. Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Marking Scheme: Aspirants will get +4 marks on each correct response and -1 on each negative response. NBE will release the information brochure which will have detailed exam pattern for NEET SS exam.

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Q:   What is the marking scheme of the NEET SS exam?

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According to the NEET SS exam pattern, each correct answer has four marks, and each wrong answer leads to a negative marking of one mark. The following table shows the marking scheme of the NEET SS exam.

Response

Marks

Correct

+Four

Incorrect

-One

Unattempted

Zero

The total marks for the exam is 400.  

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NEET SS 2024 Result

NEET SS 2024 result will be announced tentatively in the second week of February 2025. The result for NEET SS 2024 will be released in merit list format in PDF documents for 13 broad specialities on the official website of NBE. NEET SS 2024 result will comprise candidate's roll number and the maximum marks scored by him/her. Candidates will have to visit the official website of NBE to check the result. These results will be handed over to the MCC, DGHS and MoHFW, the bodies responsible for NEET SS counselling. 

NEET SS Cutoff

NEET SS 2024 cutoff will be announced along with the NEET SS result 2024. To get an overview, it is important to know last year's cutoff details.

NEET SS 2023 cutoff was released along with the result for each group. As per the information bulletin, the qualifying NEET SS 2023 cutoff was 50 percentile, which was later reduced to 20 percentile. The cutoff refers to the minimum score one has to obtain in order to qualify for the next round of admission, which is the counselling process. The NEET SS cutoff 2023 score varied for each specialty. Obstetrics and Gynaecology group had the highest cutoff whereas the Medical group had the lowest NEET SS 2023 cutoff.

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

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No. Candidates will have to score the minimum cut off marks to qualify for NEET SS exam. NBE has prescribed the minimum qualify cut off 20 percentile. Candidates will have to score minimum 20 or more to qualify for the exam. NEET SS 2024 result will be declared by February second week. Candidates will have to download the result PDF from the official website. A separate merit list will be released for each 13 group of super speciality. Qualified candidates will have to participate in the counselling process for seat allotment.

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Q:   Will NBE send NEET SS result to individual candidate?

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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.

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Q:   How to check the NEET SS result?

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Candidates will have to visit the official website to check NEET SS 2024 result. It must be noted NBE will not send result to individual candidates. A separate result PDF will be released for each group of super speciality. Check the steps given below to download NEET SS 2024 result:

  • Go to the official website of NBE-nbe.edu.in 
  •  Select ‘NEET SS’ from the tabs given on the home page
  • Select the result PDF for the respective super speciality course
  •  Scroll through the list to find the NEET SS 2024 roll number
  • Check the marks and rank obtained in the PDF
  • Save the NEET SS 2024 result for future reference
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NEET SS 2024 Counselling

NEET SS 2024 counselling process will be conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) tentatively from March 2025 onwards. The NEET SS counselling process will be conducted in an online mode wherein eligible candidates will have to register, fill and lock choices, based on which they will be allotted seats. For each round, MCC will release the seat matrix, based on which candidates will have to fill choices. 

Candidates will have to report to the allotted institutes and pay the admission fee to complete the process. They can also request for seat upgradation in case they are not satisfied with the initial offer. There are two to three rounds of NEET SS counselling and the number of rounds can increase, based on the number of vacant seats. 

NEET SS 2024: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Check FAQs related to NEET SS 2024 exam and related aspects:

Q:   What is the syllabus for the NEET SS Exam?

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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.

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Q:   What are the books for the NEET SS exam?

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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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Q:   Can I carry stationary items at NEET SS exam Centre?

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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.
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Q:   What is the NEET SS Exam?

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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.

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Q:   Does NBE send NEET SS admit card on email?

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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. 

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

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If you have spelt your name correctly in the application form of NEET SS and it is still misspelled on the admit card, he/she must contact the office of NBE to get it corrected. This is the reason candidates are advised to check all details on NEET SS admit card carefully after download. To correct the detail, candidates should email the exam conducting body immediately. while writing email for correction in NEET SS admit card, candidates should take care of following things:

  • Be clear and concise in your communication with NBEMS
  • Provide accurate and complete information in your request
  • Be patient and allow time for NBEMS to process your request
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