About:
The NEET SS exam stands for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Super Specialty that is conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) for admission to different DM/MCh (Doctorate of Medicine/Magister Chirurgical) courses. The NEET SS 2021 official notification will be released by the conducting body on the official website of NBE (nbe.edu.in).
According to the Indian Medical Council Amendment Act 2016, NEET SS is denoted as the only entrance examination for admission into several DM/MCh courses. To enter into DM/MCh courses in several universities/institutions in the country, candidates have to clear this exam. There is no other exam for taking admission into DM/MCh courses apart from the NEET SS Exam.
The NEET SS application form can be filled online through the official website. And also, students can check the results of the NEET SS exam on the official website of the NEET SS Exam that is declared after the NEET SS in few weeks.
NEET SS Highlights:
| Exam Name | NEET SS |
|---|---|
| Full-Form | National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test for Super Specialty |
| Conducting Body | National Board of Examinations (NBE) |
| Exam Category | Medical |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Level | National-level |
| Exam Language | English |
| Courses offered | DM/ MCh |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer-based Test) |
| Test duration | 3 hours 30 minutes |
| No. of questions | 100 |
| Types of Question | MCQs |
| Qualifying criteria | 50th percentile |
| Application Fee | INR 3750 |
Schedule:
Probably, the NEET SS registration will be starting from Aug 2021 and the NEET SS admit card will be released in Sep 2021. The conducting body will announce the NEET SS result at the end of Sep 2021 when the exam is conducted.
Important NEET SS exam dates are as follows:
| Events | Tentative Dates |
|---|---|
| Application Form | Aug 2021 |
| Last date of the application form | Aug 2021 |
| Admit Card | Sep 2021 |
| Exam Date | Sep 2021 |
| Exam Result | Sep 2021 |
Admit Card
For candidates, the admit card of the NEET SS exam for candidates will be released on the official website and the official notification will be announced as a public notice and message to the registered number of the candidate that has provided during the application process. Candidates need to download the admit card and paste their recent passport-sized photograph on the admit card.
Steps to download the NEET SS Admit Card
- Visit the official website of NBE.
- Then, click on the NEET SS Tab.
- Thereafter, click on the tab of Applicant Login.
- Provide your NEET SS user ID and password and proceed.
- The login main page will appear then click on the tab of NEET SS Admit Card.
- Download the admit card of NEET SS and save a printout for future reference.
Syllabus
The main step towards preparing for the NEET SS exam is to be aware of the syllabus of the exam. The syllabus of NEET SS consists of several subjects as per the course that the candidate has applied for.
The candidates also need to prepare for the several topics in the two papers:
Paper A:
- For the super specialty courses multiple feeder broad specialty courses, then paper A will consist of questions from all of them.
- If there is just one single feeder broad specialty course, then paper A will comprise MCQ questions from only one broad specialty. For example, for MCh Urology the only feeder broad specialty is MS/ DNB General Surgery where part A of the Urology question paper will have questions from General Surgery only.
- Part A will contain questions from all the eligible specialty courses in the case of multiple feeder broad specialty courses. For example, Pediatrics, Respiratory Medicine, and General Medicine are the eligible feeder broad specialties for Cardiology where part A of the Cardiology question paper will comprise questions from these three feeder broad specialty courses.
Paper B:
- The paper B carries 60% of the total marks.
- All the questions or topics of PG Exit level will be covered from clinical practices and applied basic sciences related to the super specialty.
Pattern
Candidates can opt for a total of two super specialty programs for which they are eligible in NEET SS 2021. One thing to remember that the authorities will make a separate question paper for each of the super specialty courses or clubbed groups. Candidates can go through the pattern of the NEET SS 2021 examination from the table below.
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer-based test) |
|---|---|
| Exam Language | English |
| Total no. of questions | 100 |
| Type of questions | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Number of sections | 2 |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours 30 minutes (for both sections) |
| Marking Scheme | +4 for every right answer -1 for every wrong answer 0 for every unattempted question |
Cut-off
The cutoff of the NEET SS exam will be released by the authorized body that is the National Board of Examinations. Following are the factors that affect the NEET SS cutoff:
- The entrance exam’s percentage cut off.
- The examination’s difficulty level.
- Availability of total seats.
- Total candidates who attended the examination.
- Total candidates who qualify for the NEET SS entrance exam.
Tabulation below is some of the cutoff scores of the previous year:
| NEET SS Specialties | Cutoff scores |
|---|---|
| Endocrine Surgery | 218 |
| Cardiology | 161 |
| Clinical Hematology | 210 |
| Gastroenterology | 182 |
| Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology | 185 |
| Endocrinology | 187 |
| Clinical Pharmacology | 180 |
| Pulmonary Medicine | 222 |
| Neuro Surgery | 165 |
| Nephrology | 213 |
Application Form:
The application form of NEET SS 2021 will be released on the official website soon by the National Board of Examinations. The admission process begins with the NEET SS examination notification along with the application form. Following are the steps to complete the registration process of NEET SS:
- Visit the official web portal of the National Board of Examinations.
- Click on the link of the application form on the homepage.
- It will be directed to a new page.
- Then enter your details such as name, DOB, father’s name, e-mail ID, phone number, etc.
- Thereafter press submit, you will receive a registration ID along with the password on your mobile number and email id.
- Then log in through the credentials and fill in the other details like educational details, choosing the test center, super specialty course, etc.
- Preview all the details before the next step.
- Upload the photograph and signature of yours as per the specifications.
- Pay the required application fee and click submit.
- Then save the printout of the application form and keep it safe for future reference.
NOTE: The application fee for candidates to pay is INR 3,750.
Counseling
Soon the counseling process for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Super Specialty Courses will be held online after the results and merit list are announced. The NEET SS counseling will be conducted by The Directorate General of Health Services, Government of India. The candidates who are shortlisted in the merit list are eligible to appear for the NEET SS counseling session.
The important dates for NEET SS 2021 counseling are tabulated below:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Counseling Starts | Dec 2021 (1st week) |
| Choice Filling for Counseling Round 1 | Dec 2021 (1st week) |
| Round 1 Counseling Result | Dec 2021 (2nd week) |
| Exercising Choices - Round 2 | Dec 2021 (3rd week) |
| Seat Allotment - Round 2 | Dec 2021 (3rd week) |
| Round 2 Counseling Result | Dec 2021 (4th week) |
| Reporting | Dec 2021 (4th week) |
Documents required for NEET SS 2021 Counseling
- Class 10th and 12th mark sheets
- Character Certificate
- Transfer Certificate
- Caste Certificate (If applicable)
- Mark sheets and certificate of Graduation
- Photocopy of Id proof (Voter Id/ PAN Card/ Aadhar Card)
Result
Soon after the exam is conducted, the NEET SS Results will be announced on the official website by the NBE on the decided dates. Based on the scores obtained by the candidates, a merit list will be generated. Those who have scored 50 percentile or above in their respective course are considered qualified.
Below are the steps to check the results of the NEET SS exam:
- Visit the official website of NBE.
- On the homepage search for the NEET SS tab on the dashboard.
- Then click on the result PDF tab of your super specialty course.
- Search for your NEET SS exam roll number and then check the marks.
Answer Key
There will be no official answer keys available for the NEET SS exam. But once the exam is over, the unofficial answer keys will be released by various web portals that will be beneficial for candidates’ reference. Then candidates can match their keys for evaluating their secured scores after accessing the answer keys.
Eligibility:
- Candidates should know about the minimum eligibility criteria required for the NEET SS entrance exam before the registration process. To appear for the entrance exam, it is compulsory for candidates to fulfill the eligibility criteria of NEET SS. Following are the eligibility criteria of NEET SS:
- Candidates need to have a postgraduate degree in MD/MS/DNB or any equivalent examination.
- Candidates who passed their postgraduate degree on or before September 25, 2021, are eligible to apply for NEET SS 2021, without the degree candidates will not be allowed to fill the application form.
- They must have a permanent or provisional registration certificate issued by the Medical Council of India (MCI) or State Medical Council (SMC).
The foreign national candidates who want to take the NEET SS examination for admission to a specific specialty need to satisfy the certain eligibility criteria:
- The Non-Resident Indians don’t need the MCI registration certificate to appear for NEET SS but they do need to be registered with the respective medical authority of their country.
- After clearing the exam, a temporary registration will be offered to such candidates till the duration of the postdoctoral degree.
FAQs:
Q. Who are eligible for NEET SS?
A. Candidates who have a postgraduate degree (MD/MS/DNB) or any equivalent examination are eligible for NEET SS.
Q. Who prepares the syllabus for the NEET SS?
A. The syllabus for the NEET SS is prepared by the MCI (Medical Council of India) with the approval of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Q. What is the full name of NEET SS?
A. NEET SS is also known as the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test for Super Specialty.
Q. Who conducts NEET SS?
A. NEET SS is conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).
Q. What is the frequency of the NEET SS exam?
A. NEET SS will be conducted once a year.
Q. What is the mode in which the NEET SS 2021 will be conducted?
A. NEET SS 2021 will be conducted in online or computer-based mode.
