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National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Super Specialty
NBEMS
National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences
DNB
Diplomate National Board
DrNB
Doctorate National Board
GoI
Government of India
MoHFW
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
NMC
National Medical Commission
MCC
Medical Counseling Committee
AFMS
Armed Forces Medical Services
DGHS
Directorate General of Health Services
UMC
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EEC
Examination Ethics Committee
NDA
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NEET - PG
Single window entrance examination for admission to MD /
MS / PG Diploma and DNB, Direct 6 Years DrNB & Diploma
Courses of NBEMS
NEET - MDS
Single window entrance examination for admission to MDS
Courses
NEET - SS
Single window entrance examination for admission to
DM/MCh and (Post MD/MS/DNB) DrNB Super Specialty
Courses
PDCET
(Post Diploma CET)
Single window entrance examination for admission to Post
Diploma DNB Broad specialty Courses
FELLOWSHIP
ENTRANCE TEST (FET)
Single window entrance examination for admission to various
Fellowship (FNB) Courses of NBEMS
FMGE
Screening Test for Foreign Medical Graduates conducted as
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FDST
Screening Test for Foreign Dental Graduates and Post
Graduates
MRE/DRE
Medical Registration Examination / Dental Registration
Examination for Republic of Mauritius
FELLOWSHIP EXIT
EXAMINATION (FEE)
Exit Examination for award of FNB (Fellow of National Board)
Qualifications in various subspecialties
DNB/DrNB FINAL
(Theory & Practical)
Exit Examination for award of DNB (Broad) & DrNB (Super
Specialty) Qualifications
NBEMS Diploma Final
(Theory and Practical)
Exit Examination for award of NBEMS Diploma qualification in
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GPAT
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Table 1: ,
Question
Paper Group
Primary Eligible Feeder
Specialty, questions from
General component and sub-
specialty components of which
at PG Exit level will be asked in
question paper of the group
Super specialty courses admission to
which are covered through this group
question paper
Medical Group
MD/DNB General Medicine
1
Cardiology
2
Clinical Haematology
3
Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology
4
Endocrinology
5
Medical Gastroenterology
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Hepatology
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Infectious Diseases
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Medical Genetics
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Nephrology
10
Neurology
Surgical Group
MS/DNB General Surgery
1
Cardiovascular & thoracic Surgery
2
Paediatric Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery
3
Paediatric Surgery
4
Surgical Gastroenterology
5
Hepato Pancreato Biliary Surgery
6
Neurosurgery
7
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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Urology
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Vascular Surgery
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Surgical Oncology
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Endocrine Surgery
12
Thoracic Surgery
Orthopaedics
Group
MS/DNB Orthopaedics
1
Hand Surgery
2
Paediatric Orthopaedics
Paediatric
Group
MD/DNB Paediatrics
1
Neonatology
2
Paediatric Hepatology
3
Paediatric Nephrology
4
Paediatric Oncology
5
Paediatric Neurology
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Paediatric Cardiology
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Paediatric Gastroenterology
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Paediatric Critical Care
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Obstetrics &
Gynaecology
Group
MD/MS/DNB Obstetrics &
Gynaecology
1
Gynaecological Oncology
2
Reproductive Medicine & Surgery
Anaesthesia
Group
MD/DNB Anesthesiology
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Cardiac Anaesthesia
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Neuroanesthesia
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Organ Transplant Anaesthesia & Critical
Care
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Paediatric & Neonatal Anaesthesia
Radiodiagnosis
Group
MD/DNB Radiology
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Neuro Radiology
2
Interventional Radiology
Respiratory
Medicine Group
MD/DNB Respiratory Medicine
1
Pulmonary Medicine
Microbiology
Group
MD/DNB Microbiology
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Virology
Pathology
Group
MD/DNB Pathology
1
Onco-Pathology
Psychiatry
Group
MD/DNB Psychiatry
1
Geriatric Mental Health
2
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Pharmacology
Group
MD/DNB Pharmacology
1
Clinical Pharmacology
ENT Group
MS/DNB ENT
1
Head & Neck Surgery
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Table 2:
Question Paper Group
Super specialty courses
admission to which are covered
through this group question
paper
Critical Care
Medicine Group
Questions shall be from
the topics of Critical Care
Medicine
1
Critical Care Medicine
Medical Oncology
Group
Questions shall be from
the topics of Medical
Oncology
1
Medical Oncology
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Table 3:
Date of Examination
Group
Shift
26.12.2025
ENT Group
Morning Shift
(09:00 AM to 11:30 AM)
Respiratory Medicine Group
Obstetrics & Gynaecology Group
Medical Oncology Group
26.12.2025
Orthopaedics Group
Afternoon Shift
(02:00 PM to 04:30 PM)
Critical Care Medicine Group
27.12.2025
Medical Group
Morning Shift
(09:00 AM to 11:30 AM)
27.12.2025
Radiodiagnosis Group
Afternoon Shift
(02:00 PM to 04:30 PM)
Microbiology Group
Pathology Group
Psychiatry Group
Surgical Group
Paediatric group
Anaesthesiology Group
Pharmacology Group
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Table 4:
26.12.2025
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Activities
Morning
Shift
Afternoon
Shift
Morning
Shift
Afternoon
Shift
Entry and
Registration Starts
07:00 AM
12:00 PM
07:00 AM
12:00 PM
Entry closes
08:30 AM
01:30 PM
08:30 AM
01:30 PM
Grant access for
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08:45 AM
01:45 PM
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Candidates log in
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Exam Start Time
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Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Candidate
Paediatrics Candidate
General Surgery
Candidate
Willing for admission to MCh /
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Oncology
Willing for admission to DM
/ DrNB Neonatology or DM
/ DrNB Endocrinology
Willing for admission to MCh
Head & Neck Surgery or MCh
Urology or MCh Hand Surgery
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apply for OBGY Group Paper
(for MCh / DrNB
Gynaecological Oncology)
The candidate will have to
apply for both Medical
Group (for Endocrinology)
and Paediatrics Group
Paper (for Neonatology)
The candidate will have to
apply for Surgical Group Paper
(for Urology), ENT Group
Paper (for Head & Neck
Surgery) and Orthopaedic
Group Paper (For Hand
Surgery)
The candidate will have to pay
Rs. 3500 as Examination Fee
to appear in one paper
The candidate will have to
pay Rs. 3500 + 3500 =
7000 as Examination Fee
to appear in two papers
The candidate will have to
pay Rs. 3500 + 3500 + 3500
= 10500 as Examination Fee
to appear in three papers
The candidate will appear:
• For OBGY Group Paper, on
26.12.2025 in the Morning
shift
The candidate will appear:
• For Medical Group Paper,
on 27.12.2025 in the
Morning Shift
• For Paediatrics Group
Paper, on 27.12.2025 in
the Afternoon shift, at
same centre
The candidate will appear:
• For ENT Group Paper, on
26.12.2025 in the Morning
shift;
• For Orthopaedic Group
Paper, on 26.12.2025 in the
Afternoon Shift;
• For Surgical Group Paper, on
27.12.2025 in afternoon, at
the same centre
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Rajasthan
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Paediatric Surgery
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Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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IMPORTANT DATES
Processes
Timelines
Online Submission of Application Form
05.11.2025 to 25.11.2025
Edit Window for All Payment Success
Applications
(Any information/documents can be edited
except Name, Nationality, Email, Mobile number
and Test City)
28.11.2025 to 30.11.2025
Selective Edit Window to rectify Deficient /
Incorrect Images
1. Photograph
2. Signatures
3. Thumb Impression
(No further opportunity shall be given)
12.12.2025 to 14.12.2025
Informing the Test City to the candidates
12.12.2025
Issue of Admit Cards
22.12.2025
Examination Date
26.12.2025 & 27.12.2025
Cut Off Date for qualifying MD / MS / DNB
Broad Specialty qualification towards
determination of eligibility for appearing in
NEET-SS 2025
31.01.2026
Declaration of Result
by 28.01.2026
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CONTACT NBEMS:
• The information bulletin & website (https://natboard.edu.in) shall guide you
through the entire process of application submission and help to answer most of
your queries. In case you are still facing issues, then NBEMS Candidate Care
Support is available by phone and e-Portal.
• NEET-SS 2025 Helpdesk: A helpdesk for NEET-SS 2025 related queries shall
be available as per details mentioned below:
Helpline
Number
+91-7996165333
Helpline Portal
For queries related to application form submission /
Refund of failed transactions/ Payment Gateway related
issues etc.: Portal can be accessed through applicant login
after registering an application for NEET-SS 2025
For queries related to Eligibility/ Documents/ Images:
NBEMS Communication Web Portal accessible through
NBEMS Website (Contact Us tab)
Official Website
https://natboard.edu.in
• Phone support will be available during these times:
05.11.2025 to 30.01.2026 : 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM
26.12.2025 and 27.12.2025 : 07:00 AM to 05:00 PM
(Examination day)
• Availability of seats and counseling:
Contact Medical Counseling Committee (MCC), DGHS, MoHFW, Govt. of India for
seat availability, counseling etc. Contact details of MCC is given below:
Official Website
https://mcc.nic.in
https://www.mohfw.gov.in
Email
mccsuperspeciality@gmail.com
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ABBREVIATIONS:
NEET-SS
National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Super Specialty
NBEMS
National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences
DNB
Diplomate National Board
DrNB
Doctorate National Board
GoI
Government of India
MoHFW
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
NMC
National Medical Commission
MCC
Medical Counseling Committee
AFMS
Armed Forces Medical Services
DGHS
Directorate General of Health Services
UMC
Unfair Means Case
EEC
Examination Ethics Committee
NDA
Non-Disclosure Agreement
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INDEX
S.
No.
CONTENTS
Page No.
1
Introduction
55
2
Information for Candidates
57
3
Eligibility Criteria
62
4
Scheme of NEET-SS 2025
64
5
Examination Fee
72
6
Admit Card and Test Day Procedures
74
7
Centre for NEET-SS 2025
79
8
Instructions to Fill Online NEET-SS 2025
Application Form
82
9
Caution Notice, Non- Disclosure Agreement and
Unfair Means
87
10
Result and Counseling
91
11
Admissions to DrNB Super Specialty Courses of
NBEMS
94
12
Communication Protocols
96
13
Image Upload Instructions
(Photograph, Signature, Thumb Impression)
98
14
Annexures
113
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1. Introduction
NEET-SS is an eligibility-cum-ranking examination prescribed as the single entrance
examination for admission to various DM/MCh and DrNB Super Specialty courses as
per as per Section 61(2) of the National Medical Commission Act, 2019.
No other entrance examination, either at the state or the Institution level, shall be valid
for entry to DM/MCh/DrNB Super Specialty courses as per the Indian Medical Council
(Amendment) Act, 2016 w.e.f. 2017 admission session. Qualifying NEET-SS is
mandatory for entry to DM / MCh / DrNB Courses under various Universities /
Institutions in the country.
Scope of NEET-SS
NEET-SS 2025 shall be the single eligibility cum entrance examination for admission
to Super Specialty Courses for the academic session 2025-26 which will include the
following:
• 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)
The following Medical institutions are not covered for admission to DM/MCh courses
through NEET-SS for 2025-26 admission session:
1. AIIMS, New Delhi and other AIIMS running super specialty programme
2. PGIMER, Chandigarh
3. JIPMER, Puducherry
4. NIMHANS, Bengaluru
5. Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology,
Thiruvananthapuram
No state government / private medical college / Universities including the UT of
Jammu & Kashmir shall be conducting any separate entrance for admission to their
DM / MCh Courses for the academic session 2025-26.
About National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences
The Government of India established the National Board of Examinations in Medical
Sciences (NBEMS) in 1975 with the objective of improving the quality of the Medical
Education by establishing high and uniform standards of postgraduate examinations
in modern medicine on an All India Basis and utilizing existing healthcare
infrastructure for capacity building.
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The prime objectives of NBEMS is to elevate the standards of post graduate medical
education in modern medicine and conducting examinations of high standard on an
all India basis.
NBEMS provides a common national standard for evaluation of minimum level of
attainment of the knowledge and competencies of post graduate and post-doctoral
training.
NBEMS conducts the following examinations on an All India basis on Computer
Based Platform:
Name of Examination
Remarks
NEET - PG
Single window entrance examination for admission to MD /
MS / PG Diploma and DNB, Direct 6 Years DrNB & Diploma
Courses of NBEMS
NEET - MDS
Single window entrance examination for admission to MDS
Courses
NEET - SS
Single window entrance examination for admission to
DM/MCh and (Post MD/MS/DNB) DrNB Super Specialty
Courses
PDCET
(Post Diploma CET)
Single window entrance examination for admission to Post
Diploma DNB Broad specialty Courses
FELLOWSHIP
ENTRANCE TEST (FET)
Single window entrance examination for admission to
various Fellowship (FNB) Courses of NBEMS
FMGE
Screening Test for Foreign Medical Graduates conducted
as per Screening Test Regulations, 2002
FDST
Screening Test for Foreign Dental Graduates and Post
Graduates
MRE/DRE
Medical Registration Examination / Dental Registration
Examination for Republic of Mauritius
FELLOWSHIP EXIT
EXAMINATION (FEE)
Exit Examination for award of FNB (Fellow of National
Board) Qualifications in various subspecialties
DNB/DrNB FINAL (Theory
& Practical)
Exit Examination for award of DNB (Broad) & DrNB (Super
Specialty) Qualifications
NBEMS Diploma Final
(Theory and Practical)
Exit Examination for award of NBEMS Diploma qualification
in respective disciplines.
GPAT
National level examination for award of scholarship to
qualified candidates seeking entry into Master of Pharmacy
(M. Pharm) course.
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2. Information for Candidates
2.1. NEET-SS 2025 is a qualifying-cum-ranking examination for admission to
DM/MCh and DrNB Super Specialty courses of 2025-26 admission session.
2.2. Admissions to DrNB Super Specialty courses of the NBEMS are also
undertaken through the merit generated from NEET-SS, through a common
counseling conducted by MCC of DGHS, MoHFW, Govt of India.
2.3. NEET-SS 2025 will be conducted by NBEMS. Candidates may note that the
role of NBEMS is limited to the conduct of NEET-SS, declaration of the result
and handing over the result to the designated counseling authority. NBEMS
has no role in conduct of counseling and allotment of Super Specialty
seats. Verification of documents and eligibility determination of the
candidates shall be undertaken at the time of counseling/admission
process.
2.4. Candidate may kindly note that appearance in NEET-SS 2025 does not confer
any automatic rights to secure a Super Specialty seat. The selection and
admission to Super Specialty seats in any medical Institution recognized for
running Super Specialty courses as per NMC Act, 2019 is subject to fulfilling
the admission criteria, eligibility, medical fitness and such criteria as may be
prescribed by the respective universities, medical institutions, Medical Council
of India, State / Central Government.
2.5. Candidates are advised to read the Information Bulletin carefully and go
through the instructions regarding submission of online application form given
in the information bulletin as well as on NEET-SS index page on NBEMS
website https://natboard.edu.in before starting online submission process
for NEET-SS 2025.
2.6. As per the Gazette No. CG-DL-E-10092025-266044 dt. 09.09.2025,
NBEMS is allowed to perform authentication and is permitted the use of
Aadhaar number during authentication for establishing identity of
Aadhaar number holder. The said gazette is attached at Annexure-D.
NBEMS reserves its right to capture the Aadhaar of the Candidates in
accordance with the applicable rules as per Aadhaar Act, 2016.
2.7. Candidates are deemed to have read, agreed and accepted the
Information Bulletin, the eligibility criteria, scheme of examination and
all other terms and conditions in the information bulletin for
NEET-SS 2025 on completing the online submission of application form.
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2.8. Candidate should ensure that all the information entered during the online
submission of application form is correct and factual. Information provided by
the candidates in the online application form shall be treated as correct and
the option of editing certain information entered in the application form shall
be available to the candidates during the edit window. NBEMS will not
entertain, under any circumstances, any request for change in the
information provided by the candidates after closure of the edit window.
Please refer Chapter on Instructions to fill Application Form for details
regarding Edit Window.
2.9. NBEMS itself does not edit /modify/alter any information entered by the
candidates at the time of online submission of application form under
any circumstances. There is no provision of accessing the application form
to make any changes in the information provided in the application form after
closure of edit window. Such requests to make any changes shall not be
entertained. Candidates, however, shall be able to rectify the deficiencies in
their application (if so communicated by NBEMS) regarding images uploaded,
by the prescribed cut-off dates.
2.10. A candidate can submit NEET-SS 2025 application form only once. If a
candidate is found to have submitted more than one application form for
NEET-SS 2025, NBEMS may issue admit card to the application bearing
higher order Application number (application ID) and cancel other
application(s) forfeiting the fee for them. In an event any unfair practice is
detected by NBEMS at any stage of examination/admission process, NBEMS
may cancel the candidature of such candidates and debar them from
appearing in any examinations conducted by NBEMS as per provisions of the
Unfair Means Guidelines.
2.11. Application for NEET-SS 2025 can only be submitted online through NBEMS
website https://natboard.edu.in
There is no other methodology for application submission. Application
submitted through any other mode shall be summarily rejected.
2.12. Applications of candidates producing false or fabricated information shall not
be considered and candidates may be further debarred from appearing in any
future examinations conducted by NBEMS / MoHFW / other Institutions.
2.13. Candidates who fail to submit duly completed applications with requisite
documents and/or fail to rectify the deficiencies in the application by the last
date prescribed for rectification shall be declared ineligible. Admit Card shall
not be issued to candidates who are declared ineligible. In such cases,
the entire fees will be forfeited.
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2.14. Applications of applicant candidates producing false or fabricated records will
not be considered and such applicants will be further debarred from appearing
in the future examinations of NBEMS. Action as deemed appropriate by
NBEMS will be taken if false or fabricated records / information is submitted
or any unfair means are used.
2.15. Candidates are advised to ensure that no mandatory column in the online
application form is left blank. In the event of rejection of the application form,
no correspondence/request for re-consideration will be entertained.
2.16. Please refer Chapter on Instructions to Fill NEET-SS Application Form.
Candidates are advised to review their applications submitted and rectify the
deficiencies, if found any, within the window as detailed below. Candidates
may note that deficiency in the application form pertaining to images uploaded
may be communicated to them by NBEMS, however, it shall be the sole
responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application submitted
is complete in all aspects as per the information bulletin. If any deficiency
in the application which was not communicated by NBEMS to the applicant
before conduct of the examination, is noted at any later stage, this would not
create any equity in favour of the candidate and confer any rights on to the
candidates for grant of eligibility for the examination.
2.16.1. Edit Window: Candidates who have successfully submitted their
payment for the application during Application Submission window
shall only be allowed to edit their applications during 28.11.2025 to
30.11.2025. No new application can be registered or payment can
be made during edit window. Any information/document can be
changed/corrected during the edit window except for Name,
Nationality, Mobile Number, Email ID and Test City. Information can
be edited any number of times before submitting the application
during the edit window. The last submitted information will be saved
in records.
2.16.2. Selective Edit Window: Deficiency related to images uploaded
(photograph, Signature, Thumb Impression) shall be intimated to the
concerned candidates and same can be corrected during the
final/selective edit window i.e. 12.12.2025 to 14.12.2025. No further
opportunity shall be given to make corrections. Candidates are
advised to submit the images in their application as per
prescribed image upload guidelines. Failure to submit images
as per guidelines and/or failure to rectify the images shall invite
rejection of the application.
2.17. Candidates should ensure before applying for the examination that they possess
or likely to possess by 31.01.2026 the Degree/Provisional Pass Certificate of
MD/MS/DNB Broad Specialty qualification in the eligible specialty duly
recognized as per provisions of the NMC Act, 2019 or an equivalent recognized
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qualification. If it is found at any stage that the eligible feeder PG Medical
qualification of the applicant is not a recognized qualification, the
candidature/result shall be cancelled/deemed to be cancelled.
2.18. Candidates should go through this bulletin carefully for eligibility criteria before
applying. Queries pertaining to eligibility and other issues will only be entertained
if the information requested is not given in the bulletin of information on NBEMS
website. No Queries of the Guardians/Parents/Spouse will be entertained on
telephone with regard to the eligibility and disclosure of the results.
2.19. Submission of incomplete online application form not in accordance with
prescribed instructions shall invite rejection of applications. In such cases, the
examination fee shall not be refunded.
2.20. Candidate found ineligible at any stage of NEET-SS 2025 Examination, will not
be permitted to appear in the examination. In an unlikely event of any ineligible
candidate appearing and/or passing the NEET-SS 2025 examination, the
results/candidature of such candidate shall be cancelled and/or is deemed to be
cancelled, even if result has been declared or Pass Certificate has been issued.
2.21. NBEMS reserves the right to withdraw permission, if any, granted inadvertently
to any candidate who is not eligible to appear in the NEET-SS Examination even
though the admit card / roll number has been issued or name/roll number is
displayed on NBEMS website.
2.22. Candidates’ eligibility is purely provisional & is subjected to the fulfilment of
eligibility criteria as prescribed in this Information Bulletin.
2.23. Instructions in the information-bulletin are liable to change based on decisions
taken by the NBEMS /MoHFW/NMC from time to time. There is no equity or any
rights that are /or deemed to be arising in favour of candidate. Applicants are
required to refer to the corrigendum that may be issued to incorporate these
changes. Refer NBEMS website https://natboard.edu.in for latest updates or
corrigendum.
2.24. NBEMS reserves its absolute right to alter, amend, modify or apply any or some
of the instructions/ guidelines contained in this information bulletin. The existing
schedule, pattern, policy and guidelines are for ready reference only but in no
way, they are or are ought to be treated as representative or acknowledgment of
fact that NBEMS is bound to follow the same in future.
2.25. In case of any ambiguity in interpretation of any of the instructions/ terms/
rules/criteria regarding the determination of eligibility/conduct of examinations/
registration of candidates/ information contained herein, the interpretation of the
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National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences shall be final and binding in
nature.
2.26. Request shall not be entertained for change in date/center of examination
under any circumstances. Candidates are advised not to canvass for such
representation.
2.27. Admit Cards for NEET-SS 2025 Examination shall be available to be download
at NBEMS website https://natboard.edu.in on 22.12.2025. Candidates found
ineligible shall not be issued admit cards.
2.28. Result of NEET-SS 2025 shall be displayed on NBEMS website
https://natboard.edu.in
2.29. NEET-SS 2025 shall be conducted by NBEMS at various exam centres engaged
for the purpose. Candidates are advised to familiarize themselves with the route
and location of the exam centre. Please refer Chapter on the Test Day
Procedures. The examination test centre staff on duty is authorized to verify the
identity of candidates and may take steps to verify and record the identity of
candidates. Candidates are required to extend requisite cooperation.
2.30. Possession/Use of mobile phones/Electronic devices is strictly prohibited in the
premises of NBEMS test Centres. Candidates shall be liable for penal action for
Possession/ Use of Mobile phones/ Electronic devices. Please go through
guidelines detailed in Chapter on use of unfair means in the examination.
2.31. Demo Test: A demo test shall be available for the benefit of candidates to
familiarize themselves with the Computer Based Test format at website
https://natboard.edu.in
Applicant candidates will be able to access the Demo test from 12.12.2025
onwards.
2.32. The applicant candidates should communicate with NBEMS regarding matters
related to NEET-SS 2025 as per prescribed Protocols only, detailed under
Chapter on Communication Protocols.
2.33. Candidates are encouraged to communicate through Communication Web Portal
of NBEMS. All the correspondence through post should be addressed to the
Executive Director, National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences, Medical
Enclave, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029.
2.34. The jurisdiction for court cases/disputes shall be at New Delhi only.
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3. Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must meet/fulfil the following criteria:
3.1. Candidates who are in possession of recognized post graduate medical
Degree/Provisional Pass Certificate (MD/MS/DNB) or an equivalent recognized
qualification or likely to be in possession of the same by 31.01.2026 in
accordance with eligible feeder specialty qualifications for super specialty
courses as mentioned in Annexure-A of this Information Bulletin can apply for
NEET-SS 2025.
3.2. Candidates found to be ineligible at any stage of NEET-SS 2025 will not be
permitted to appear in the examination. In an unlikely event of any ineligible
candidate appearing and/or being successful in NEET-SS 2025, the result /
candidature of such candidate shall be cancelled and/or is deemed to be
cancelled as and when the ineligibility is detected.
3.3. The cutoff date for qualifying MD/MS/DNB Broad Specialty/ eligible feeder
qualification towards determination of eligibility for appearing in NEET-SS 2025
shall be 31.01.2026.
3.4. Requests for appearing in NEET-SS 2025 from candidates who are qualifying
and/or getting the results of their MD/MS/DNB qualifications/eligible feeder
qualifications after 31.01.2026 shall be summarily rejected.
3.5. Registration with NMC/State Medical Council is mandatory and its documentary
proof should be furnished at the test Centre on the examination day
3.6. Foreign Nationals: Foreign Nationals including Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)
cardholders can appear in NEET-SS 2025 without registration with the National
Medical Commission (NMC). The NMC may, on payment of the prescribed fee
for registration, grant temporary registration for the duration of the Post Doctoral
course limited to the medical college / institution to which he/she is admitted for
the time being exclusively for pursuing postdoctoral studies. Provided further that
temporary registration to such foreign national shall be subject to the condition
that such person is duly registered with appropriate registering authority in his/her
own country where from he has obtained his PG Medical qualification, and is duly
recognized by the corresponding Medical Council or concerned authority.
Note: In compliance of the Hon'ble Supreme court order dated 03.02.2023 in W.P. No.
891 of 2021, OCI will be entitled to the rights and privileges which had been conferred
on them earlier to the notification dt 04/03/2021.
3.7. Candidates already pursuing or have joined a Doctoral Course (DM / MCh /
DrNB) through NEET-SS are not eligible for admission to DrNB Super Specialty
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courses through NEET-SS 2025 for the entire duration prescribed for the course
already joined by them earlier. This shall be irrespective of their resignation or
discontinuation from the said course due to any reason.
3.8. As per the MoHFW letter No. C.18018/11/2021-MEP dated 30.04.2021, the
FCPS qualifications awarded by the College of Physicians and Surgeons,
Mumbai are not equivalent to either MD or MS courses. Accordingly,
candidates possessing FCPS qualifications awarded by the College of
Physicians and Surgeons, Mumbai are not eligible to apply for NEET-SS,
solely on the basis of their FCPS qualifications.
3.9. Eligibility of candidates issued admit card for the examination shall be purely
provisional. Appearing in NEET-SS 2025 does not confer any automatic rights
upon the candidate for admission to DM / MCh / DrNB Super Specialty courses.
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4. Scheme of NEET-SS 2025
4.1. NEET-SS 2025 shall be conducted as a computer based examination. The
different groups shall be examined in the morning or afternoon shifts on
26.12.2025 and 27.12.2025 as per details given below.
4.2. The list of Super specialty courses for which NEET-SS 2025 shall be conducted
can be seen at Annexure-B along with prior entry qualifications i.e. feeder
broad/super specialty qualifications eligible for a particular super specialty
course.
4.3. The question paper for NEET-SS 2025 will be divided into three-time bound
sections, namely Section A, B & C. Each section will have 50 questions and 50
minutes of time allotted for the section. Candidates would be restricted to proceed
to the next section till completion of the allotted time of the previous section and
candidates would not be allowed to review the questions/ modify the responses
of a section after the completion of the allotted time of that section. Questions of
the next section will start automatically after the completion of the allotted time of
the previous section.
4.4. The NEET-SS 2025 shall be conducted as per following scheme:
4.4.1. Group based exam: The examination will be group-based
examination.
4.4.2. Candidates from all eligible feeder specialty subjects shall be
required to appear in the question paper of respective group, if they
are willing to opt for a Super Specialty seat in any of the super
specialty courses covered in that group. A candidate can opt for
appearing in the question papers of as many groups for which his/her
PG specialty qualification is an eligible feeder qualification.
4.4.3. All DM/MCh/DrNB Courses offered for admission through NEET-SS
2025 are grouped into 15 different groups, as detailed under, for the
purpose of administering the question paper. There shall be a
common question paper for admission to all the Super Specialty
courses covered in a particular group. Accordingly, there shall be 15
different question papers
4.4.4. Primary Feeder Specialties: 13 out of 15 groups shall have a
primary feeder broad specialty subject as listed below (Table 1). 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
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be from the Curriculum of the Post Graduate Exit level of the primary
feeder broad specialty subject.
4.4.5. Critical Care Medicine Group and Medical Oncology Group: In
line with NBEMS notice dated 11.10.2024 and pursuant to the
directives of National Medical Commission (NMC), for remaining 2
groups i.e. Critical Care Medicine Group and Medical Oncology
Group, the questions in the papers shall be from the topics of
respective super specialty subjects (Table 2):
• For admissions to DM / DrNB Medical Oncology, there shall be
a separate Question Paper Group (Medical Oncology Group).
The questions in the paper of this group shall be exclusively from
the topics of Medical Oncology.
• For admissions to DM / DrNB Critical Care Medicine, there shall
be a separate Question Paper Group (Critical Care Medicine
Group). The questions in the paper of this group shall be
exclusively from the topics of Critical Care Medicine.
4.4.6. Question Paper: Total number of questions in a question paper shall
be 150 to be attempted in 2 ½ hours duration (150 minutes).
4.4.7. Multiple Eligible Broad Specialty Feeder: Wherever more than one
broad specialties are eligible feeder for admission to a super specialty
subject, candidates of all such eligible feeder specialties shall be
required to appear in the question paper of respective group. For eg.
a) The eligible feeder broad specialties for DM/DrNB
Endocrinology are General Medicine and Paediatrics. Since
admissions to DM/DrNB Endocrinology is covered in Medical
group, therefore, Paediatrics candidates shall also have to
appear in the question paper of Medical Group along with the
candidates of General Medicine.
b) Similarly, General Surgery and ENT both are feeder specialties
for MCh Head & Neck Surgery which is covered in ENT group.
Therefore, both General Surgery & ENT candidates will have
to appear in the Question Paper for ENT Group to apply for
admission to MCh Head & Neck Surgery.
c) General Medicine, Paediatrics, Respiratory Medicine,
Anaesthesia and Emergency Medicine are all eligible feeder
specialties for DM/DrNB Critical Care Medicine which is
covered in Medical Group. Therefore, candidates of all these
subjects will have to appear in the Question Paper for Critical
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Care Medicine Group to apply for admission to Critical Care
Medicine.
d) By appearing in the question paper of a group and on qualifying
the examination, a candidate shall be eligible to exercise
his/her choices in the counseling only for those Super Specialty
subjects covered in said group for which his/ her broad
specialty is an eligible feeder. For e.g. Emergency Medicine
candidates shall be able to exercise their choice only for
DM/DrNB Medical Genetics seats in the counseling by
appearing in the question paper of Medical group.
4.4.8. Marking Scheme: There shall be 25% negative marking for incorrect
answers. No marks will be deducted for unattempted questions.
Allocation of marks for each MCQ shall be as follows:
S. No.
RESPONSE
MARKS
1
Correct Response
4 Marks
2
Incorrect Response
1 Mark shall be deducted
3
Unattempted Question
Zero
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Table 1: Question Paper Groups, Primary Eligible Feeder Specialty and
Super specialty Courses covered in each group
Question
Paper Group
Primary Eligible Feeder
Specialty, questions from
General component and sub-
specialty components of which
at PG Exit level will be asked in
question paper of the group
Super specialty courses admission to
which are covered through this group
question paper
Medical Group
MD/DNB General Medicine
1
Cardiology
2
Clinical Haematology
3
Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology
4
Endocrinology
5
Medical Gastroenterology
6
Hepatology
7
Infectious Diseases
8
Medical Genetics
9
Nephrology
10
Neurology
Surgical Group
MS/DNB General Surgery
1
Cardiovascular & thoracic Surgery
2
Paediatric Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery
3
Paediatric Surgery
4
Surgical Gastroenterology
5
Hepato Pancreato Biliary Surgery
6
Neurosurgery
7
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
8
Urology
9
Vascular Surgery
10
Surgical Oncology
11
Endocrine Surgery
12
Thoracic Surgery
Orthopaedics
Group
MS/DNB Orthopaedics
1
Hand Surgery
2
Paediatric Orthopaedics
Paediatric
Group
MD/DNB Paediatrics
1
Neonatology
2
Paediatric Hepatology
3
Paediatric Nephrology
4
Paediatric Oncology
5
Paediatric Neurology
6
Paediatric Cardiology
7
Paediatric Gastroenterology
8
Paediatric Critical Care
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Obstetrics &
Gynaecology
Group
MD/MS/DNB Obstetrics &
Gynaecology
1
Gynaecological Oncology
2
Reproductive Medicine & Surgery
Anaesthesia
Group
MD/DNB Anesthesiology
1
Cardiac Anaesthesia
2
Neuroanesthesia
3
Organ Transplant Anaesthesia & Critical
Care
4
Paediatric & Neonatal Anaesthesia
Radiodiagnosis
Group
MD/DNB Radiology
1
Neuro Radiology
2
Interventional Radiology
Respiratory
Medicine Group
MD/DNB Respiratory Medicine
1
Pulmonary Medicine
Microbiology
Group
MD/DNB Microbiology
1
Virology
Pathology
Group
MD/DNB Pathology
1
Onco-Pathology
Psychiatry
Group
MD/DNB Psychiatry
1
Geriatric Mental Health
2
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Pharmacology
Group
MD/DNB Pharmacology
1
Clinical Pharmacology
ENT Group
MS/DNB ENT
1
Head & Neck Surgery
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Table 2: Question Paper Groups and Super specialty Courses covered in
each group
Question Paper Group
Super specialty courses
admission to which are covered
through this group question
paper
Critical Care
Medicine Group
Questions shall be from
the topics of Critical
Care Medicine
1
Critical Care Medicine
Medical
Oncology Group
Questions shall be from
the topics of Medical
Oncology
1
Medical Oncology
4.5. The Annexure-B to this bulletin provides details of all Super Specialty courses
to which a particular Broad Specialty is an eligible feeder qualification. The
Annexure-C provide details of all broad specialties which are eligible feeder
qualifications for a particular Super Specialty subject.
4.6. The Date of NEET-SS 2025 Examination for different groups shall be as under:
Table 3:
Date of Examination
Group
Shift
26.12.2025
ENT Group
Morning Shift
(09:00 AM to 11:30 AM)
Respiratory Medicine Group
Obstetrics & Gynaecology Group
Medical Oncology Group
26.12.2025
Orthopaedics Group
Afternoon Shift
(02:00 PM to 04:30 PM)
Critical Care Medicine Group
27.12.2025
Medical Group
Morning Shift
(09:00 AM to 11:30 AM)
27.12.2025
Radiodiagnosis Group
Afternoon Shift
(02:00 PM to 04:30 PM)
Microbiology Group
Pathology Group
Psychiatry Group
Surgical Group
Paediatric group
Anaesthesiology Group
Pharmacology Group
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4.7. The Time Schedule of NEET-SS 2025 Examination for different shifts shall be as
under:
Table 4:
26.12.2025
27.12.2025
Activities
Morning
Shift
Afternoon
Shift
Morning
Shift
Afternoon
Shift
Entry and
Registration Starts
07:00 AM
12:00 PM
07:00 AM
12:00 PM
Entry closes
08:30 AM
01:30 PM
08:30 AM
01:30 PM
Grant access for
Candidate Login
08:45 AM
01:45 PM
08:45 AM
01:45 PM
Candidates log in to
read instructions
08:50 AM
01:50 PM
08:50 AM
01:50 PM
Exam Start Time
09:00 AM
02:00 PM
09:00 AM
02:00 PM
Exam End Time
11:30 AM
04:30 PM
11:30 AM
04:30 PM
4.8. During the examination candidates are given an option to mark any question,
whether attempted or not, for review which means that candidate has been given
an option to go through these questions again before the examination time ends.
Candidates may note that such questions which are marked for review shall
be evaluated as per the marking scheme mentioned above.
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4.9. Overview of Computer Based Test
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5. Examination Fee
5.1. Examination Fee:
Examination Fee per Group*
Rs. 3,500/-
*Excluding charges as may be applicable by various payment gateways. GST has been EXEMPTED as
per Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Govt of India circular no 151/07/2021-GST dated
17.06.2021
5.2. Candidate shall be required to pay the examination fee as mentioned above for
each group in which he/she chooses to appear. For e.g. A candidate with MD
Paediatrics qualification who chooses to appear in question papers for both
Medical and Paediatric Groups shall be required to pay Rs. 3500 + 3500 = 7000/-
towards examination fee.
5.3. Applications forms once submitted cannot be withdrawn. Fee shall neither
be carried forward to a future date nor refunded under any circumstances.
Application once submitted cannot be withdrawn. Any claim for refund,
adjustment or carrying forward of Application fee will not be entertained.
5.4. How to pay: The prescribed exam fee should be remitted through payment
gateway provided using a Credit Card or a Debit Card issued by banks in India
or other modes as may be made available and have been provided on the web
page. Fee cannot be deposited through any mode other than the payment
gateway available while submitting online application form submission.
5.5. Examination fees in respect of candidates who are absent or have been declared
ineligible due to any reason will be forfeited. Candidates are advised to read the
information bulletin for NEET-SS 2025 carefully and pay examination fee only if
they fulfil eligibility criteria prescribed in the bulletin
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5.6. Example Scenarios:
Register for NEET-SS 2025
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Candidate
Paediatrics Candidate
General Surgery
Candidate
Willing for admission to MCh /
DrNB Gynaecological
Oncology
Willing for admission to DM
/ DrNB Neonatology or DM
/ DrNB Endocrinology
Willing for admission to MCh
Head & Neck Surgery or MCh
Urology or MCh Hand Surgery
The candidate will have to
apply for OBGY Group Paper
(for MCh / DrNB
Gynaecological
Oncology)
The candidate will have to
apply for both Medical
Group (for Endocrinology)
and Paediatrics Group
Paper (for Neonatology)
The candidate will have to
apply for Surgical Group Paper
(for Urology), ENT Group
Paper (for Head & Neck
Surgery) and Orthopaedic
Group Paper (For Hand
Surgery)
The candidate will have to pay
Rs 3500 as Examination Fee
to appear in one paper
The candidate will have to
pay Rs 3500 + 3500 =
7000 as Examination Fee
to appear in two papers
The candidate will have to
pay Rs 3500 + 3500 + 3500
= 10500 as Examination Fee
to appear in three papers
The candidate will appear:
• For OBGY Group Paper, on
26.12.2025 in the Morning
shift
The candidate will appear:
• For Medical Group Paper,
on 27.12.2025 in the
Morning Shift
• For Paediatrics Group
Paper, on 27.12.2025 in
the Afternoon shift, at
same centre
The candidate will appear:
• For ENT Group Paper, on
26.12.2025 in the Morning
shift;
• For Orthopaedic Group
Paper, on 26.12.2025 in the
Afternoon Shift;
• For Surgical Group Paper, on
27.12.2025 in afternoon, at
the same centre
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6. Admit Card and Test Day Procedures
6.1. Admit Card: Admit cards shall be made live on National Board of Examination
in Medical Sciences website https://natboard.edu.in on 22.12.2025. Admit
cards will not be issued to candidates found ineligible.
6.2. Candidates will be informed through SMS/Email alerts and website notice
regarding availability of the admit card on National Board of Examinations in
Medical Sciences website. Admit card will not be sent to the candidates by
Post/Email.
6.3. Candidates are required to download their admit card from the NBEMS website
and bring the coloured printout of the same at exam centre.
6.4. TEST DAY PROCEDURES: NBEMS shall be conducting Computer Based Test
(CBT) in safe and secure environment maintaining social distancing norms
wherever needed. NBEMS reserves its rights to review the test day processes of
conduct of CBT.
6.5. Entry of Candidates as per Timelines given in the Admit Cards: Candidates
are required to report at the ‘Reporting Counter’ of test venue as per time
indicated in their admit cards. The exact entry point to the test centre (Reporting
Counter) and the main gate of venue might be at a distance. To avoid unforeseen
delay in reaching to the test centre entry point (Reporting Counter), candidates
are advised to reach well in time and familiarise themselves with the exact point
of the entry to test centre in the premises of the venue well in advance. The
reporting counter will close 30 minutes prior to the test start time. Any delay in
arrival to the test centre entry point (Reporting Counter) shall lead to denial of
entry even if the candidate might have arrived to the premises of venue.
6.6. Candidates reporting late or beyond the prescribed time shall not be allowed to
appear in the exam under any circumstances. NBEMS shall not be responsible
for any delayed arrival of the candidate in reaching the centre due to any reason.
6.7. Test Centre Location: Exact address and location of the test centres shall be
indicated in the admit card. Candidates are advised to familiarise themselves with
the test centre and reporting counter locations at least one day prior to the
examination day and ensure that they report for the exam as per scheduled time
only. Google map location shall be indicated in the admit card for quick reference
only. It shall be the responsibility of the candidate to confirm the exact location of
the test centre well in advance to avoid any delay in arrival.
6.8. Please note that only the candidates who have been issued admit card will be
allowed entry inside the examination centre premises subject to fulfilment of
documentary requirements.
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6.9. Friends or relatives accompanying the candidates will not be allowed entry in the
examination centre premises under any circumstances and will not be allowed to
contact the candidate while the examination process is ongoing.
6.10. Barcode/QR Code Reader at Entry Points: The candidate will flash the admit
card and ID proof for verification to the exam functionary standing across the
table with barcode/QR code reader. Candidate shall be informed about the
assigned lab number. Alternatively, the list of Roll numbers and assigned labs
shall be displayed outside the test venue.
6.11. Identity checks will be made upon arrival at the test centre to ensure that there
are no unauthorized candidates appearing for the exam.
6.12. Candidates MUST bring to the test centre the following documents:
6.12.1. Printed copy of Barcoded/QR Coded Admit card.
6.12.2. Photocopy of Permanent SMC/MCI/NMC registration, to be retained
by the test centre &
6.12.3. Any one of the below mentioned Govt issued photo IDs** (must be
original and valid/non-expired):
✤ PAN Card
✤ Driving License
✤ Voter ID
✤ Passport
✤ Aadhaar Card (with Photograph)
6.13. In case, any candidate reports to the test center with e-Aadhaar Card with
Aadhaar number printed on it as proof of identity, the eAadhaar Card should be
a good quality colour print out with clearly visible photograph. The photograph
should not have kinks, scratches and stains, and should definitely match with the
candidate presenting the e-Aadhaar Card. Decision of NBEMS in this regard shall
be final”.
**The name on the photo identification must match with the name as shown on the
Admit Card. If name has changed due to marriage etc, candidate must show the relevant
document to substantiate claim for change in name (Marriage Certificate/Divorcee Decree/
Legal Name Change Document/ Gazette notification for name change). In case of Mismatch
in name between admit card and Photo ID proof shown, entry shall not be allowed.
6.14. Candidates without original hard copy valid ID proof shall not be allowed to
enter the examination premises. Photocopies of Govt. issued ID proofs shall
not be accepted. Identity proof shown in DigiLocker shall also not be acceptable
as candidates shall not be allowed to carry electronic devices inside the exam
centre.
6.15. Unfair means case shall be registered against the candidates producing
false/forged documents/ID Proofs.
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6.16. SECURITY AT THE TEST CENTRE: Candidates will not be allowed to take the
following items beyond security check point under any circumstances:
• 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 eatable 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.
6.17. Candidates will be permitted to carry certain items brought by them to the
examination lab:
• Exam related documents (Admit card, ID Card etc).
Please read the admit card carefully for items permitted to carry inside the
examination centres.
6.18. No arrangement will be made at the centres for keeping any articles/items
belonging to the candidates. In case any candidate is found in possession of
any of the barred items inside the centre beyond the security check point, it will
be considered as use of unfair means and action will be taken against the
candidate in accordance with the relevant provisions. To avoid any hardship
candidates are advised not to bring prohibited items along with them at the test
Centre.
6.19. Frisking (HHMD & Body Pat) will be done at entry to test centre (secure zone)
premises.
6.20. Finger Biometrics of candidates shall be captured at the time of registration
for the test at test venue in CBT. In addition, Photograph of the candidates shall
also be captured on the exam day at the centre at the time of registration, at each
bio-break and during the exam. Face ID may be verified at the time of admission
to the Super Specialty course, against the photograph(s) captured on the exam
day and photograph(s) uploaded in the application from. Therefore, it is essential
to upload a recent photograph in the application as per image upload
guidelines prescribed, in order to avoid mismatch in Face ID verification process.
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Candidates are requested to cooperate with this essential activity to avoid any
cases of impersonation. This is a security feature which will ensure that only
genuine candidate appear for the exam. Any candidate not adhering to the
aforementioned security measures will not be allowed to take the test. Manual
Attendance with signature and manual thumb impression shall also be done.
6.21. After verification of ID and capture of Face ID, candidates will be escorted to the
designated computer terminal at the test centre ensuring social distancing and a
Invigilator will assist the candidate for check-in process of the test.
6.22. Candidates are required to keep their admit card and photo identification with
them at all times during the conduct of examination.
6.23. Candidates are required to listen to the invigilator’s instructions to begin the
exam. Each workstation will be blocked from three sides – front, left and right.
Candidates are advised not to look around at other candidates as there will be
surveillance cameras also that will record video.
6.24. Any suspicious or disruptive behaviour on part of the candidate may lead to
cancellation of candidature. For any issues during the exam, candidate may raise
his or her hand to notify Invigilator.
6.25. Staggered exit of candidates from test centres: Upon completion of the
examination, candidates will be directed to leave the test venue in a staggered
manner which will be communicated by the respective centre in-charges in order
to avoid crowding at the test venue exit.
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6.26. In case of any technical disruption during the test, rest assured that a registered
candidate will get complete allocated examination time.
Table 5:
Case
Description of failure
Standard actions taken
1
Disruption happens (e.g.
Power Failure) during the
exam time after the
candidates have logged in
(either for one or more
candidates)
No action necessary. The timer will stop
when the failure occurs and will resume
when the failure is rectified.
There will be no time loss in allocated
examination time due disruption/failure.
2
Candidate machine is
locked during the exam.
(e.g. Loss of connectivity
with the Primary Server)
IT Manager in each exam room verifies and
unlocks the candidates account and the
timer starts from the same point where the
candidate had left.
There will be no time loss in allocated
examination time due to this locking.
3
Candidate complains of any
specific issues in the
machine (e.g. screen
flickering, mouse issue,
system getting locked /
hanged repeatedly etc)
On reporting of the issue, IT Manager /
Invigilator verifies and locks the candidate
machine. The candidate may be shifted from
their allotted seat to buffer seat in same or
other lab during the examination, if required.
There will be no time loss in allocated
examination time due to this shifting
6.27. Should you need to carry any medicine or a medical assistance device at the
exam centre, please carry supportive medical documents. In absence of such
documents, you shall not be permitted to carry such devices/ prosthesis/
medicine etc. Should you require any assistance of scribe, please seek prior
approval of NBEMS by way of submitting a query at NBEMS Communication
Web Portal along with documents in support as per provisions of RPwD Act,
2016. Information about requirement of Scribe and/or Compensatory time needs
to be mentioned in application form also. In absence of prior approval of NBEMS,
you shall not be allowed to accompany a scribe with you inside the exam centre.
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7. Centre for NEET-SS 2025
7.1. The tentative list of cities where NEET-SS 2025 shall be conducted is as follows:
Sr. No.
State
City
1
Andhra Pradesh
Guntur
2
Andhra Pradesh
Kurnool
3
Andhra Pradesh
Nandyal
4
Andhra Pradesh
Vijayawada
5
Assam
Guwahati
6
Bihar
Patna
7
Chhattisgarh
Durg
8
Delhi
New Delhi
9
Goa
Mapusa
10
Gujarat
Ahmedabad
11
Himachal Pradesh
Hamirpur
12
Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu
13
Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar
14
Jharkhand
Ranchi
15
Karnataka
Bengaluru
16
Karnataka
Dharwad
17
Karnataka
Hubballi(Hubli)
18
Karnataka
Mysuru(Mysore)
19
Kerala
Ernakulam
20
Kerala
Kollam
21
Kerala
Kozhikode
22
Kerala
Thrissur
23
Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal
24
Maharashtra
Mumbai
25
Maharashtra
Nagpur
26
Maharashtra
Pune
27
Manipur
Imphal
28
Odisha
Bhubaneswar
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29
Punjab
Patiala
30
Rajasthan
Ajmer
31
Rajasthan
Bikaner
32
Sikkim
Gangtok
33
Tamil Nadu
Chennai
34
Tamil Nadu
Coimbatore
35
Tamil Nadu
Madurai
36
Telangana
Hyderabad
37
Tripura
Agartala
38
Uttar Pradesh
Agra
39
Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow
40
Uttar Pradesh
Noida
41
Uttar Pradesh
Varanasi
42
Uttarakhand
Haldwani
43
West Bengal
Kolkata
7.2. The exact venue will be informed to the candidates through admit cards. The
Candidates shall make their own arrangement for travel/boarding etc.
7.3. At the time of online submission of application form, the applicant candidate will
be required to choose the city in which he/she wants to take the test. The choice
of city will depend on availability of the test centres in a particular city and the
allotment shall be done on first come first serve basis.
7.4. During submission of online application form, candidate will be able to see only
those cities where testing seats remain available. While the city will be chosen
by the candidate himself / herself at the time of online submission of application
form, allotment of test centre/venue in the chosen city shall be done by NBEMS.
7.5. In case testing seat is not available in the State/UT in which the candidate
prefers to appear in NEET-SS, he/she can choose the option OTHERS from
the list of States/UTs at the time of selection of the State/UT during online
submission of application form. Candidate opting for OTHERS must note that
though NBEMS will make all efforts to allot a testing centre in the State of
correspondence address of the candidate/ nearby State, however, in case of
unavailability of testing seat in the concerned State due to logistic, administrative
or other reasons, testing centre anywhere in India may be allocated. The test city
allocated shall be intimated through email on 12.12.2025.
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7.6. In case testing seat is not available in the State/UT in which the candidate prefers
to appear in NEET-SS 2025, and the candidate choses some other available city
instead of choosing the option “OTHERS”, the choice of city will not be changed
at later stage and the candidate will be required to take the test in the city chosen
by him/her.
7.7. The list of test cities is purely tentative. In an extraordinary situation where the
particular city chosen by the candidates could not be considered for conduct of
examination due to security audit issues at test centres or other logistic
issues/unforeseen reasons, candidates who would have opted for such test cities
shall be accommodated at test centres in nearby cities available. Such change
of test cities, if any, shall be intimated through email in advance to concerned
candidates. NBEMS may add a new test city which is not indicated in the bulletin
if so required to accommodate the candidates. NBEMS reserves its right to
allocate test centre anywhere in the country irrespective of the test city
chosen by the candidate to maintain the sanctity of examination.
7.8. Candidates will be informed regarding their test venue through the admit card
only, as and when admit cards are made live.
7.9. Requests for change of testing centre / city shall not be entertained.
Candidates are advised not to canvass for the same.
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8. Instructions to Fill Online NEET-SS 2025
Application Form
8.1. New User Registration: All candidates desirous of applying for NEET-SS 2025
shall be required to create an online profile of themselves to generate a UserID
and Password.
8.2. Applicant Login: This User ID and Password so created will allow the candidate
to login as an applicant for NEET-SS 2025 and register an online application. The
“Go To Application” link will allow the applicant to continue with the application
submission immediately after user creation.
8.3. If the Login password is lost, it can be retrieved by clicking “Forgot Your
Password”.
8.4. Name of Candidate: Please mention your full name as in Post Graduate
Medical Qualification Certificate. Name as entered by the candidate while
creating his/her User ID shall be reflected in a non-editable format in his/her
examination application form. No change in the name shall be permissible under
any circumstances after submission of an application. The candidate shall be
required to produce his/her Govt issued ID proof bearing same name at the test
centre on the test day to seek entry. It is strongly advised not to submit an
application with an error in the candidate’s name as it shall not be allowed to be
edited after application submission. If the user has entered his/her name wrongly
while registering the user, please create another user with correct name.
8.5. Father’s and Mother’s Name: Please mention the full name of your Father and
Mother carefully while registering the user.
8.6. Gender and Date of Birth: Indicate your gender and Day, Month & Year of your
birth. Please enter the correct date of birth carefully while registering the user.
8.7. Nationality: Please choose your nationality amongst the options given: Indian,
Non-Resident Indian (NRI), Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)/PIO and Non OCI
Foreign Nationals. Indian Citizens who are not NRI should choose Indian. An
Indian Citizen should choose Non-Resident Indian, if he/she is an NRI. If you are
a Foreign National but also an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), please
choose OCI/PIO. Foreign Nationals who are not an OCI should choose Non OCI
Foreign National.
8.8. Email ID: Email ID chosen by the applicant candidate shall be verified through a
system generated OTP for user creation. Same email ID can not be used for
registration of any other user concurrently. Please note that all email
correspondence with the applicant candidate shall be done at this email ID only.
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Email chosen by the applicant candidate shall be the primary means to
communicate with the candidate for examination purposes. Information related
to examinations shall be sent at this email ID. Candidates shall also be able to
communicate with National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences through
this registered email only. Correspondence received from any other email ID of
the candidate shall not be entertained. Therefore, candidates are advised to
choose the email ID carefully.
8.9. Mobile No: Please provide the desired mobile number for receiving
Examinations related communications sent through SMS. Mobile number chosen
by the applicant candidate shall NOT be the primary means to communicate with
the candidate for examination purposes.
8.10. The UserID / Application ID and password so generated shall be sent to the
registered email ID of the candidate for future records.
8.11. The index page of NEET-SS 2025 at NBEMS website https://natboard.edu.in
provides a quick link, “Applicant Login”. The online application form for
NEET-SS 2025 can be accessed through this quick link after successful login.
8.12. The candidate can login using his/her User ID and Password.
8.13. The application submission process can be completed either in a single sitting or
in multiple sittings, as per the candidate's choice, during the application
submission window. However, once an application is successfully completed &
submitted, it shall be available for editing certain field only during the “edit
window”.
8.14. Candidates are advised not to complete & submit their online application
in a haste so as to avoid any errors in providing information. Request for making
any changes in date of birth, name or any other information provided in the
application shall be summarily rejected. NBEMS does not edit / modify / change
any information provided by the candidates in their applications of its own.
Candidates has the option to make corrections in any information except name,
nationality, test city, mobile number and email ID during the edit window.
8.15. The candidate shall be required to provide information as asked under various
heads. It is strongly recommended to keep the required information handy before
start filing the application. Some of the salient heads in the application form are
as under:
8.16. Selection of Question Paper Groups: A candidate will be able to choose
amongst the available choices of Question Paper Groups for which his/her broad
specialty qualification is an eligible feeder. Accordingly, the candidates will be
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able to choose one or more than one group to appear in. The Examination fee
shall be charged accordingly
8.17. Upload of Prescribed Images (Photograph, Scanned Signatures and Thumb
Impression): Please refer Image Upload Instructions available at NBEMS
website https://natboard.edu.in and at the end of this information bulletin for
details of specifications for uploading photograph, signatures and thumb
impression. Images which are not as per prescribed specification shall not be
considered and may lead to rejection of the application. Please ensure that
uploaded photograph is a RECENT photograph and in any case should
have not been taken more than 3 months before the date of application
submission. Uploading a photograph which is not a recent one or which is not
as per prescribed image upload guidelines as detailed in this information bulletin
and/or failure to rectify the same in the final edit window shall invite rejection of
the application.
8.18. The test city can be selected from available choices on first come first serve
basis. While the city will be chosen by the candidate himself / herself at the time
of online submission of application form, allotment of test centre/venue in the
chosen city shall be done by NBEMS.
8.19. After selection of test city, the candidate shall be required to pay the prescribed
examination fee online. The fee cannot be paid through any mode other than the
payment gateway available in online application form.
8.20. Kindly ensure that the payment made for examination fee is successful and
confirmation of the same can be seen in the application form under payment
status reflected as “S” (for successful). In case the status is shown as pending,
the payment might be stuck with your bank and might be cleared at a later date.
The application submission process in not completed till such time the status of
payment is reflected as “S” in application form. NBEMS shall not be responsible
for rejection of your application due to delay in settlement of the payment by your
bank to NBEMS.
8.21. It is at the discretion of the applicant to make another payment for completing the
application submission process. In an event of receipt of duplicate / multiple
examination fees towards the same application ID, NBEMS shall refund the
excess fees received for an application retaining the prescribed examination fee,
after closure of application window.
8.22. Candidates shall be prompted to preview the entire application before submission
in order to make any corrections, if so required. They shall be required to submit
the application after agreeing to the “declaration”. This shall complete the entire
process of application submission.
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8.23. Acknowledgement of Application Submission: An acknowledgement email
shall be sent to the registered email ID confirming submission of an application
by the candidate. Submission of application shall be completed only after
successful payment of examination fee. Candidate should confirm the status of
payment in the application form PDF where “S” would stand for “Successful” and
“F” would stand for “Failed”.
8.24. Edit Window: Candidates who have successfully submitted their payment for the
application during Application Submission window shall only be allowed to edit
their applications during 28.11.2025 to 30.11.2025. No new application can be
registered or payment can be made during edit window. Any information/
document can be changed/corrected during the edit window except for Name,
Test City, Nationality, Mobile Number and Email ID. Information can be edited
any number of times before submitting the application during the edit window.
The last submitted information will be saved in records.
8.25. All editable fields in the application form shall be open for the candidate to make
any corrections, if so required. Details of field which can not be edited are
mentioned below.
8.26. Information entered in the application form can be changed during the “Edit
Window”. However, following fields in the application form shall remain non-
editable:
• Name of the Candidate
• Mobile Number
• Email ID
• Nationality
• Test City
8.27. No editing in information provided shall be permissible in the application form,
once edit window is over.
8.28. NBEMS disclaims any liability that may arise due to incorrect information
provided by the candidate during online application form submission.
8.29. NBEMS does not edit /modify/alter any information entered by the candidates at
the time of online submission of application form under any circumstances.
8.30. Final/Selective Edit Window: Deficiency related to images uploaded
(photograph, Signature, Thumb Impression) shall be intimated to the concerned
candidates and same can be corrected during the final/selective edit window i.e.
12.12.2025 to 14.12.2025. No further opportunity shall be given to make
corrections. Candidates are advised to submit the images in their application as
per prescribed image upload guidelines. Failure to submit images as per
guidelines and/or failure to rectify the images shall invite rejection of the
application.
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8.31. Candidates who fail to submit duly completed applications with requisite
documents and/or fail to rectify the deficiencies in their applications by the last
date prescribed for rectification shall be declared ineligible. Admit Card shall not
be issued to candidates who are declared ineligible. In such cases, the entire
fees will be forfeited.
8.32. The details of candidates w.r.t. Name, Mobile Number, Email ID, Nationality etc.
will be populated in the Registration Form of Counseling to be conducted by MCC
of DGHS. Hence, candidates are advised not to change their details till the
completion of counseling to avoid problem in Registration for counseling.
8.33. The following sequence shall be observed while filing the online application form:
• Fill the user registration form to generate User ID/Application ID and
Password.
• User ID and Password will be sent through SMS and Email.
• Complete the application form and upload your Photograph, Scanned
signature, Thumb impression & Prescribed documents.
• Choose your Test City and pay Examination Fee
• Agree to the declaration and Submit Application
• Take a print out of the filled Application form with Transaction ID printed
on it for records
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9. Caution Notice, Non- Disclosure
Agreement and Unfair Means
A. Caution Notice
9.1. The official website of NBEMS are https://natboard.edu.in and
https://nbe.edu.in Candidates are advised to refer for any information about
NBEMS and Examinations conducted by NBEMS only through these
websites’ links.
Please refer NEET-SS 2025 index page on NBEMS website
https://natboard.edu.in for Information Bulletin and periodic updates/notices
about the NEET-SS 2025.
9.2. Candidates are hereby advised not to be allured or mislead by unscrupulous
agents / touts making false and bogus claims of helping any candidate in any
means by such spoofed emails / SMS or forged documents.
9.3. NBEMS does not send any email or SMS to candidates regarding securing
good marks/merit position in any of the exams conducted by NBEMS.
9.4. Be aware when getting any email or SMS in the name of NBEMS, please
cross verify information received through SMS in name of NBEMS with a
corresponding Email / NBEMS Website update.
9.5. Candidates are also advised to use the email IDs / contact numbers for
communication with NBEMS which are provided on the NBEMS websites time
to time.
9.6. In case candidates are approached by any unscrupulous agents/touts
promising any such undue favour through any spoofed emails/SMS or
telephone call or forged documents or personally the same may be reported
to NBEMS through its Communication Web Portal or to the local police for
further investigation.
B. Non-Disclosure Agreement
9.7. NEET-SS is a proprietary examination and is conducted only by National
Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences. The contents of this exam are
confidential, proprietary and are owned by National Board of Examinations in
Medical Sciences. NBEMS explicitly prohibits the candidate, from
reproducing, transmitting or publishing any or some contents of this exam, in
whole or in part, in any form or by any means verbal or written, electronic or
mechanical for any purpose whatsoever. NBEMS shall not entertain any
request for sharing any content of the examination including answer
keys/answer sheets.
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9.8. No content of this exam must be shared with friends, acquaintances or third
parties including sharing through online means or via social media. Social
media includes but not limited to SMS, Whatsapp, Facebook, X, Hangouts,
Blogs etc. using either one’s own account or proxy account(s).
9.9. By registering for and /or appearing in NEET-SS 2025 the candidate explicitly
agrees to the above Non-Disclosure Agreement and general terms of use for
NEET-SS 2025 as contained in this Information Bulletin and NEET-SS 2025
webpage.
9.10. Violation of any act or breach of the same shall be liable for penal action and
cancellation of the candidature at the bare threshold.
C. Unfair Means
If during the course of training/examination, a candidate is found indulging in any of
the following, he/she shall be deemed to have used unfair means:
9.11. If a candidate is found to have made a wrong statement in his / her application
form for appearance in the examinations / counseling / admission to the
training or has attempted to secure or has secured admission to any of the
examinations/courses of NBEMS or has obtained registration with any
medical council, by making a false statement or by production of a
false/forged document.
9.12. If at any stage a candidate has tampered with any entry in the certificate or
statement of marks or any certificate issued by any governmental or non-
governmental body or any other document that has been issued to him/ her
by NBEMS.
9.13. Use/possession of any kind of electronic gadgets including mobile phones
with or without internet (whether the gadgets are actually used or not).
9.14. A candidate found copying from notes written on any part of his/her clothing,
body, desk or table or instrument like setsquares, protractors, scales etc. or
who is found guilty of concealing, disfiguring, rendering illegible, swallowing
or destroying any notes or papers or material found with him/her or found
exchanging answer book or question paper with solution or talking to a person
or consulting notes or books outside the Examination Hall, while going to the
toilet or in the toilet.
9.15. Giving or receiving assistance directly or indirectly of any kind or attempting
to do so.
9.16. Having in possession of any note-book(s) or notes or chits or any other
unauthorized material concerning the subject pertaining to the examination
paper.
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9.17. Change of seat / system without the permission of Examination
Superintendent / In charge Computer Laboratory.
9.18. Contacting or communicating or trying to do so with any person, other than
the Examination Staff, during the examination time in the examination center
/ Computer Laboratory.
9.19. Consulting notes, books or any other material or outside person while going
out of the examination hall/Computer Laboratory to toilet or to any other
place.
9.20. Impersonation.
9.21. Forgery in photo identification produced to seek entry in the test centre /
producing false documents for the purpose.
9.22. Using or attempting to use any other undesirable method or means in
connection with the examination.
9.23. Smuggling out Question Paper or its part; or smuggling out answer book /
supplementary answer sheet or part thereof.
9.24. Running away or swallowing or destroying any note or paper or material found
with him/her.
9.25. If the answer books show that a candidate has received or given help to any
other candidate through copying.
9.26. Threatening any of the officials connected with the conduct of the
examinations or threatening of any of the candidates.
9.27. Found exchanging answer book or question paper with solution or copying
from unauthorized material.
9.28. Peeping into the computer monitor screen of the other candidate.
9.29. Disclosing his / her identity or making distinctive mark in the answer book for
that purpose or fails to deliver his/her answer book/continuation sheet before
leaving the examination hall.
9.30. Hacking or attempting to hack or causing interference with the website of
NBEMS or its Technology Partner(s) or their Information Technology
systems.
9.31. Tampering with Information Technology systems of NBEMS or Technology
Partner(s) or Computer Laboratory.
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9.32. Damaging the computer systems of computer Laboratory.
9.33. Candidate found to have attempted or trying to attempt personally or through
another person to influence or pressurize an examiner, or any officer or
official connected with the examinations of the NBEMS or its technology
partner, either at NBEMS or at the office of technology partner or their
respective residence(s), in any matter concerned with the examinations.
9.34. Any candidate violating the NDA as detailed above will be treated as UMC.
9.35. If at any stage if it is found that the candidate has appeared multiple times in
the same session of examination or has appeared in same or different
examination of NBEMS with different names, unfair means case shall be
registered against such candidate and dealt accordingly.
9.36. Any act of candidate/any person which is detrimental to safe, secure and
smooth conduct of examination and the decision of EEC in this regard shall
be final.
9.37. Candidate is found talking/peeping to another candidate during the
examination hours in the examination room.
9.38. A candidate who refuses to obey the Superintendent of Examination center /
Computer Lab and changes his/her seat with another candidate and/or
creates disturbance of any kind during the examination and/or otherwise
misbehaves in the examination hall.
9.39. Any candidate found guilty of having adopted anyone or more of the above
Unfair means / misconduct is liable to be penalized with a penalty by the
Examination Ethics Committee, which may vary from cancellation of the
examination/ expulsion up to next 14 attempts or 7 yrs and / or cancellation
of candidature as may be decided by Examinations Ethics Committee after
considering each case.
9.40. Disclaimer: The above list is purely indicative. If any act of omission or
commission attributed to the candidate/intent by the candidate to vitiate the
sanctity of the examination, the decision of NBEMS shall be final and binding
for declaration of any person/candidate guilty of foregoing or such offence as
shall be classified as UMC.
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10. Result and Counseling
10.1. QUALIFYING CRITERIA:
Candidates placed at the 50th percentile or above shall be declared as
qualified in NEET-SS in their respective Question Paper Group.
10.2. DATE OF DECLARATION OF RESULT:
The result for NEET-SS 2025 will be declared by 28.01.2026. The result
shall be available at NBEMS website: https://natboard.edu.in
10.3. Score cards shall be available to download on NBEMS website only for
a period of SIX months after upload. All applicants are advised to
download their score cards within this window. NBEMS does not provide
score cards over email/ through post to individual candidates.
10.4. Before declaration of the result, any question asked in the NEET-SS
Examination can be challenged for technical errors, if any, with supportive
medical literature, in not more than 2 calendar days after conduct of
examination (i.e till 30.12.2025). No claims made beyond 2 days of conduct
of examination shall be entertained under any circumstances. No claims
pertaining to the difficulty level of a question shall be entertained. Such a
challenge can only be raised by bonafide candidates who had appeared in
the examination through their registered email ID at the Communication Web
Portal of NBEMS.
10.5. There shall be NO re-evaluation or rechecking or re-totaling of
responses marked by the candidates. Requests / Queries for
re-evaluation / re-totaling shall not be entertained
10.6. VALIDITY OF NEET-SS 2025 RESULT
The validity of the result of NEET-SS 2025 shall be only for the current
admission session i.e. 2025-26 admission session for DM / MCh and DrNB
Super Specialty courses and cannot be carried forward for the next session
of admissions for DM/MCh and DrNB Super Specialty courses.
Kindly note that the timelines of admissions for DM / MCh courses is
governed by Post Graduate Medical Education Regulations issued by the
National Medical Commission with prior approval of Central Government and
the Judgments of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India issued time to time.
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10.7. TIE BREAKER CRITERIA: In the event of candidates obtaining the same
score for a particular super specialty group, the following tie-breaking criteria
will be applied to determine inter-se merit in descending order till a unique
inter-se merit is determined for all such candidates:
A. Candidate having overall lesser number of negative responses in the
entire question paper will be placed at a better merit position i.e. will
get a higher rank in the merit list.
B. Candidate having lesser number of negative responses in the
Section A of the question paper will be placed at a better merit position
i.e. will get a higher rank in the merit list.
C. Candidate having lesser number of negative responses in the
Section B of the question paper will be placed at a better merit position
i.e. will get a higher rank in the merit list.
D. Candidate having lesser number of negative responses in the
Section C of the question paper will be placed at a better merit position
i.e. will get a higher rank in the merit list.
E. Candidate securing higher aggregate marks (in percentage) in all
MBBS Professional Examinations will be placed at a better merit
position i.e. will get a higher rank in the merit list. In case of Indian
Citizens/ OCI who have obtained their Primary Medical Qualifications
from outside India, their FMG Examination marks (in percentage) shall
be considered in lieu of aggregate marks (in percentage) in all MBBS
Professional Examination.
The aggregate marks in percentage shall be provided by the applicant
while submitting his/her application form to NBEMS. The marks shall be
provided as an accurate value rounded down to two decimals.
Example
Maximum
Marks
Marks
Obtained
Aggregate
Percentage
Percentage to
be rounded
down to
A
600
421
70.16666
70.16
B
600
416
69.33333
69.33
F. An Older candidate will be placed at a better merit position i.e. will get a
higher rank in the merit list.
10.8. PUBLICATION OF MERIT LIST:
NBEMS shall declare Group wise merit list i.e. there will be a separate merit
list for each Question Paper Group. There shall not be any equating/scaling
and normalization. The merit shall be generated strictly on the basis of marks
obtained by the candidate and application of the prescribed tie breaking
criteria.
Candidates securing 50th percentile or more in each question paper group
specific merit list shall be declared as qualified.
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10.9. COUNSELING:
10.9.1. There shall be a common counseling for all Super Specialty seats
(DM, MCh and DrNB Super specialty) of NEET-SS 2025 at National
Level to be conducted by the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC)
of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Government
of India. A notification regarding the common counseling is placed
at Annexure-D. NBEMS shall not entertain queries pertaining to
counseling and allotment of seats.
10.9.2. Candidates who are declared qualified in the Question Paper of
particular group(s) and registering for participation in the common
counseling shall be allowed to exercise as many choices of Super
Specialty courses covered in said group(s) for which their broad
specialty qualification is an eligible feeder. Super Specialty seats
shall be allocated strictly in accordance with the Question Paper
Group specific merit position. For eg. A General Medicine candidate
who is declared qualified in the question paper of Medical Group will
be able to choose from all available seats in the Super Specialty
subjects covered in the Medical Group.
10.9.3. For Schedule and scheme of counselling, applicable norms for
reservation etc, please visit Medical Counseling Committee (MCC)
website https://mcc.nic.in
The Email ID of the Medical Counseling Committee for addressing
queries relating to counseling in Super Specialty
is : mccsuperspeciality@gmail.com
10.9.4. Candidates are advised to retain the mobile number and email ID
used for the registration of NEET-SS 2025 application form till the
completion of counseling process as the same email ID and mobile
number shall be used by Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) for
the purpose of counseling also.
10.10. SEAT MATRIX: Candidates may visit the website of the National Medical
Commission https://www.nmc.org.in for tentative details of DM/MCh seats
offered and website of NBEMS website https://natboard.edu.in for tentative
details of DrNB seats accredited in various super specialty courses.
However, the final matrix of seats going to be offered in the counseling for
2025-26 admission session shall be available on the website of Medical
Counseling Committee (MCC) only. The schedule & details of counseling
process shall also be notified at MCC website only.
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11. Admissions to DrNB Super Specialty
Courses of NBEMS
11.1. Admissions to DrNB Super Specialty Courses (except Direct 6 Year Courses)
for 2025 admission session shall be done through NEET-SS 2025. There shall
be a common counseling for all Super Specialty seats (DM, MCh and DrNB
Super specialty) of NEET-SS 2025 at National Level to be conducted by the
Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) of the Directorate General of Health
Services (DGHS), Government of India.
11.2. NBEMS is offering following DrNB Super Specialty Courses for 2025 admission
session:
Table 6:
S. No.
DrNB Super Specialty Courses Offered for 2025 Admission Session
1
Cardiac Anaesthesia
2
Cardiology
3
Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery
4
Clinical Haematology
5
Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology
6
Critical Care Medicine
7
Endocrinology
8
Gynaecological Oncology
9
Infectious Disease
10
Interventional Radiology
11
Medical Gastroenterology
12
Medical Genetics
13
Medical Oncology
14
Neonatology
15
Nephrology
16
Neuro Anaesthesia
17
Neurology
18
Neuro Surgery
19
Paediatric Cardiology
20
Paediatric Critical Care
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21
Paediatric Neurology
22
Paediatric Surgery
23
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
24
Surgical Gastroenterology
25
Surgical Oncology
26
Thoracic Surgery
27
Urology
28
Vascular Surgery
11.3. Prior entry qualification for DrNB Super Specialty Courses will be the same as
for corresponding DM / MCh Courses and any change in feeder entry
qualification for any DM / MCh Course(s) will be automatically applicable for the
corresponding DrNB Super Specialty Course(s).
11.4. Candidates desirous of a seat in the above-mentioned DrNB Super Specialty
Courses in 2025 Admission session will be required to register themselves for
NEET-SS 2025 examination and appear in the common counseling conducted
by Medical Counseling Committee DGHS, MoHFW, GoI.
11.5. Candidates may visit website of the Medical Counseling Committee
https://mcc.nic.in for final seat matrix of DrNB seats available in various super
specialty courses for 2025 admission session.
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12. Communication Protocols
12.1. Information in this information bulletin & NBEMS website
https://natboard.edu.in will guide you through the entire process of application
submission and help answer most of your queries.
12.2. In case you are still facing issues, then you can contact NBEMS through any of
the following modes:
• NBEMS Candidate Care helpline (Preferred mode):
Helpline
Number
+91-7996165333
Helpline Portal
For queries related to application form submission
/ Refund of failed transactions/ Payment Gateway
related issues etc. : Portal can be accessed through
applicant login after registering an application for
NEET-SS 2025
For queries related to Eligibility/ Documents/
Images:
NBEMS Communication Web Portal accessible
through NBEMS Website (Contact Us tab)
Official
Website
https://natboard.edu.in
• By Post:
Executive Director
National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences,
Medical Enclave, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi -110029
12.3. The preferred mode for handling the NEET-SS 2025 related queries shall be by
helpline portals. The queries may be sent to above mentioned portals as per
details mentioned above.
12.4. Queries related to NEET-SS 2025 sent at any other email ID of NBEMS may be
missed.
12.5. Queries shall only be processed if same are sent through email ID of candidate
registered with NBEMS.
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12.6. Following Information must be provided in queries addressed to NBEMS
regarding NEET-SS 2025:
• Name of Candidate
• Email ID
• Mobile Number
• Correspondence Address
• Application ID/Roll Number for NEET-SS 2025
• Session/Year of Examination
✤ Emails sent without aforesaid information may not be entertained.
12.7. Do not send the same query multiple times, as it will delay the response process.
12.8. Queries shall not be entertained from persons claiming themselves to be
representative, associates or officiates of the candidate.
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IMAGE UPLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
Note: Please read the guidelines carefully. Photographs uploaded
in the application form that are not in accordance with the
guidelines will lead to the rejection of the application form.
Before applying online, a candidate will be required to have a scanned (digital)
image of his/her photograph, signature and thumb impression as per the
specifications given below. Your online application will not be registered unless
you upload your photograph, signature and thumb impression as specified.
A. / PHOTOGRAPH
Processes for photo upload:
The candidate shall be required to upload TWO photographs:
1. A REAL TIME PHOTOGRAPH taken by the webcam/in-built camera of the
computer system while filling the online application form:
a. Confirm that the system used to fill the form has an in-built camera/webcam.
b. Be properly dressed in a formal attire.
c. Stand/sit against a white background (Avoid distracting backgrounds)
d. There should be bright light falling on your face but not on the webcam.
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e. No objects should be behind you while capturing the photograph through
web cam). The image must not include other objects or additional people.
Ensure that you are only one person in picture.
f. The image must contain the full face, ears, neck, and shoulders of the entrant
in frontal view with a neutral, non-smiling expression and with eyes open and
directed at the camera.
g. The image must not contain any parts of the body below the entrant's
shoulders.
h. Click on “Capture Photo” button in the application form.
9. Upload a RECENT PHOTOGRAPH (Not more than 3 months old) which can
be prepared in following way:
CLICKING YOUR RECENT PHOTO USING DIGITAL CAMERA:
❖ DO NOT UPLOAD MORE THAN 3 MONTH OLD PRE-
SAVED PHOTOGRAPH OF YOURS. Uploading a
photograph which is not a recent one shall invite
rejection of application.
❖ IN CASE OF GROSS DIFFERENCE IN YOUR
APPEARANCE IN REAL TIME PHOTOGRAPH AND
UPLOADED PHOTOGRAPH, THE APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED.
a. Preference to be given to upload a photograph taken in a photo-studio in last
3 months to avoid any likely error in photograph. If you decide to take the
photograph at home, please follow the instructions mentioned below.
b. Be properly dressed in a formal attire.
c. Click colour photograph in bright light using any high resolution digital device
(preferably with > 5-megapixel resolution). Avoid using flash as it tends to
create a shadow on the white background. Images which are taken in with
improper light shall be rejected.
d. Avoid selfie; ask someone else to take the picture for you. They might also
help to direct you a bit, like telling you to straight your head or tuck your hair
behind your ears. Selfies shall be rejected.
e. Do not wear spectacles (to avoid reflection in the glass), cap, goggles,
stethoscope around neck, makeup, ornaments while getting the photo shot.
f. Stand/sit against a white background (Avoid distracting backgrounds)
g. No object should be in the background. The image must not include other
objects or additional people. Ensure that you are only one person in picture.
Images having any object in the background shall be rejected.
h. The image must contain the full face, ears, neck, and shoulders of the entrant
in frontal view with a neutral, non-smiling expression and with eyes open and
directed at the camera.
i. The image must not contain any parts of the body below the entrant's
shoulders. Images having parts of body below the shoulder shall be rejected.
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Checklist for editing & uploading the digital photograph:
a. Transfer the photograph from the digital device to a computer/laptop.
b. Photograph is in colour with white background.
c. Your face is clearly visible.
d. The size of image should be less than 80kb. Size of the image can be checked
by right click on the image and then go to “Properties” link. (Maintain aspect
ratio, i.e. height and width ratio to avoid distortion of image)
e. Image is in .jpg/.jpeg format.
f. Image is not blurred in the process of editing.
g. Digital enhancement or other alterations or retouching are not permitted.
h. Make sure your face takes up at least 70-80% of the frame.
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B. / SIGNATURE
Digital image of your Signature can be made in two ways:
• Using a digital device to directly image (i.e. camera)
• Scanning the signature
I. PREPARING DIGITAL IMAGE OF SIGNATURE USING A DIGITAL
DEVICE (CAMERA)
Clicking image of signature using a digital device:
a. Draw a box of size 1.5 cm (height) x 3.5 cm (width). Use a black or dark
blue ink pen to sign within this box.
b. Click the signature within the box in bright light conditions using any digital
device (preferably with > 5-megapixel resolution). Avoid using flash.
c. Check the shadow of your hands/camera/smartphone etc. does not fall
on the sheet.
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Editing digital image of the signature:
a. Transfer the digital image to a computer/laptop.
b. If required, use auto-correct feature of image editing software so that
the signature is clear against a white background.
c. Crop the image such that borders of box are reached.
d. Resize the image to 20 – 100 Kb (maintain aspect ratio, i.e. height and
width ratio to avoid distortion of image)
II. SCANNING THE SIGNATURE:
a. The candidate should provide his/her complete signatures and not just
initials.
b. The signatures should be done by the candidates only as it may be
checked any time frequently.
c. Signature done on the blank white page without lines only will be
accepted
d. Take the white sheet and mark the box size of 3.5 x 1.5 cm (width x height)
e. Sign inside the box with blue/black pen.
f. If the Candidate’s signature on the answer script, at the time of the
examination, does not match the signature on the Attendance Sheet, the
candidate will be disqualified.
g. Set the scanner to 200 dpi
h. The scanned image should be saved in .jpeg/.jpg format.
i. Crop only box area and not the complete white page.
j. The size of image should be less than 80kb.
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C. / THUMB IMPRESSION
Instruction for preparing digital
image of thumb print
Taking a thumb-print
a. Draw a box of 3.5 cm x 1.5 cm
(width x height) on a white
sheet of paper (you may draw
more than 1 box to take
multiple thumb print and select
the best).
b. Use a fresh blue/black colour ink pad.
c. Practice on a sheet of paper to get the
proper thumb-print especially the density
or darkness of the colour. The impression
of the print should be clear and readable;
neither dark nor smudged or light.
d. Clean your hands and dry them before you
begin (oil/dirt can obscure the prints)
e. Gently press your LEFT THUMB against
the ink pad and take a horizontal print of
your left thumb within the box. Do not press
too much or wriggle as it may lead to
smudging of print.
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I.PREPARING DIGITAL IMAGE OF THUMB IMPRESSION USING A
DIGITAL DEVICE (CAMERA)
II.SCANNING THE THUMB IMPRESSION
a. Set the scanner to 200 dpi.
b. Save the scanned image of thumb-print as .jpg/.jpeg format.
c. Crop only box area.
d. The size of image should be less than 80kb. Size of the image can be
checked by right click on the image and then go to “Properties” link.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCEPTABLE PHOTOGRAPHS
NOT
ACCEPTABLE
Reason for
Rejection
Acceptable
Cropped image
Not looking
straight into
camera
Black & White
Photographs
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Improper flash or
improper lighting
Photo taken with
mobile phone
(including
“selfies”)
resulting in
distorted face
Distortion due to
enlargement of
an original
smaller image
Improper
Background or
Sunglasses
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Too much glare
on spectacles
Spectacle rim
over eyes
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCEPTABLE SIGNATURES
Not Acceptable
Signature
Reason for
Rejection
Acceptable
Signature not in
rectangle box
Signature not in
full
Initials are
unacceptable
Signature in
Capital
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Signature is
smaller in size.
Instead of the
box, entire page
is scanned and
uploaded.
Signature not in
plain white
background
Signature and
thumb
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/ Annexure – A
LIST OF SUPER SPECIALTY COURSES AND CORRESPONDING ELIGIBLE
FEEDER SPECIALTY QUALIFICATIONS
S.
No.
Name of Eligible
Feeder Specialty
Course Type
Name of Eligible Super Specialty
Course(s)
1
MD/DNB
Anaesthesiology
1
DM/DrNB
Cardiac Anaesthesia
2
DM/DrNB
Neuro Anaesthesia
3
DM/DrNB
Critical Care Medicine
4
DM
Organ Transplant Anaesthesia &
Critical Care
5
DM
Paediatric & Neonatal Anaesthesia
6
DM/DrNB
Medical Genetics
2
MD/DNB Biochemistry
1
DM/DrNB
Clinical Haematology
2
DM/DrNB
Medical Genetics
3
MD/DNB Emergency
Medicine
1
DM/DrNB
Critical Care Medicine
2
DM/DrNB
Medical Genetics
4
MS/DNB - Otorhinolaryn
- gology
1
MCh
Head & Neck Surgery
2
DM/DrNB
Medical Genetics
3
MCh/DrNB
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
4
MCh/DrNB
Surgical Oncology
5
MCh/DrNB
Neuro Surgery
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5
MD/DNB General
Medicine
1
DM/DrNB
Clinical Haematology
2
DM/DrNB
Nephrology
3
DM/DrNB
Medical Oncology
4
DM/DrNB
Endocrinology
5
DM/DrNB
Cardiology
6
DM
Pulmonary Medicine
7
DM/DrNB
Neurology
8
DM/DrNB
Medical Gastroenterology
9
DM
Hepatology
10
DM/DrNB
Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology
11
DM/DrNB
Infectious Disease
12
DM/DrNB
Critical Care Medicine
13
DM/DrNB
Medical Genetics
6
MS/DNB General
Surgery
1
MCh/DrNB
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
2
MCh/DrNB
Surgical Gastroenterology (G.I.
Surgery)
3
MCh
Hepato-Pancreato Biliary Surgery
4
MCh/DrNB
Urology
5
MCh/DrNB
Vascular Surgery
6
MCh/DrNB
Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgery
7
DrNB
Thoracic Surgery
8
MCh
Paediatric Cardiothoracic Vascular
Surgery
9
MCh/DrNB
Neuro Surgery
10
MCh/DrNB
Paediatric Surgery
11
MCh/DrNB
Surgical Oncology
12
MCh
Head And Neck Surgery
13
MCh
Endocrine Surgery
14
DM/DrNB
Medical Genetics
7
MD/DNB Microbiology
1
DM
Virology
2
DM/DrNB
Infectious Disease
3
DM/DrNB
Medical Genetics
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8
MS/DNB Orthopaedics
1
MCh
Paediatric Orthopaedics
2
MCh
Hand Surgery
3
DM/DrNB
Medical Genetics
4
MCh/DrNB
Surgical Oncology
9
MD/MS/DNB
Obstetrics &
Gynaecology
1
MCh/DrNB
Gynaecological Oncology
2
MCh
Reproductive Medicine & Surgery
3
DM/DrNB
Medical Genetics
10
MD/DNB Paediatrics
1
DM/DrNB
Clinical Haematology
2
DM/DrNB
Endocrinology
3
DM
Pulmonary Medicine
4
DM/DrNB
Paediatric Neurology
5
DM/DrNB
Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology
6
DM/DrNB
Infectious Disease
7
DM/DrNB
Critical Care Medicine
8
DM
Paediatric Cardiology
9
DM
Paediatric Gastroenterology
10
DM
Paediatric Hepatology
11
DM
Paediatric Nephrology
12
DM
Paediatric Oncology
13
DM/DrNB
Neonatology
14
DM/DrNB
Cardiology
15
DM/DrNB
Nephrology
16
DM
Hepatology
17
DM/DrNB
Neurology
18
DM/DrNB
Medical Oncology
19
DrNB
Paediatric Critical Care
20
DM/DrNB
Medical Genetics
11
MD/DNB Pathology
1
DM/DrNB
Clinical Haematology
2
DM
Onco-Pathology
3
DM/DrNB
Medical Genetics
12
MD/DNB Psychiatry
1
DM
Geriatric Mental Health
2
DM
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
3
DM/DrNB
Medical Genetics
13
MD/DNB Pharmacology
1
DM
Clinical Pharmacology
2
DM/DrNB
Medical Genetics
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14
MD/DNB Radiodiagnosis
/ Radiology
1
DM/DrNB
Interventional Radiology
2
DM
Neuroradiology
3
DM/DrNB
Medical Genetics
15
MD/DNB Respiratory
Medicine
1
DM
Pulmonary Medicine
2
DM/DrNB
Infectious Disease
3
DM/DrNB
Cardiology
4
DM/DrNB
Critical Care Medicine
5
DM/DrNB
Medical Genetics
16
MD/DNB Radiation
Oncology
1
DM/DrNB
Medical Oncology
2
DM/DrNB
Medical Genetics
17
MD Tropical Medicine
1
DM/DrNB
Infectious Disease
2
DM/DrNB
Medical Genetics
18
MS Traumatology and
Surgery
1
MCh/DrNB
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
2
MCh/DrNB
Neuro Surgery
3
MCh/DrNB
Vascular Surgery
4
DM/DrNB
Medical Genetics
19
Any other MD/MS/DNB
Broad Specialty
qualification
1
DM/DrNB
Medical Genetics
It is hereby clarified that the prior entry qualifications shall be strictly in accordance with
Post Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023 & Post Graduate Medical Education
Regulations (Amendment), 2025.
/ NEET-SS 2025 / Page 117
/ Annexure – B
LIST OF DM / MCh / DrNB COURSES WITH THEIR PRIOR ENTRY
QUALIFICATIONS
S.
No.
Name of Super
Specialty Course
Course Type
Prior Eligibility Requirement
DM/DrNB Programme
1
Cardiac Anaesthesia
DM/DrNB
1
MD/DNB (Anaesthesia)
2
Cardiology
DM/DrNB
1
MD/DNB (General Medicine)
2
MD/DNB (Paediatrics)
3
MD/DNB (Respiratory Medicine)
3
Child And Adolescent
Psychiatry
DM
1
MD (Psychiatry)
4
Clinical Haematology
DM/DrNB
1
MD/DNB (General Medicine)
2
MD/DNB (Paediatrics)
3
MD/DNB (Biochemistry)
4
MD/DNB (Pathology)
5
Clinical Immunology &
Rheumatology
DM/DrNB
1
MD/DNB (General Medicine)
2
MD/DNB (Paediatrics)
6
Clinical Pharmacology
DM
1
MD/DNB (Pharmacology)
7
Critical Care Medicine
DM/DrNB
1
MD/DNB (Emergency Medicine)
2
MD/DNB (General Medicine)
3
MD/DNB (Respiratory Medicine)
4
MD/DNB (Anaesthesia)
5
MD/DNB (Paediatrics)
8
Endocrinology
DM/DrNB
1
MD/DNB (General Medicine)
2
MD/DNB (Paediatrics)
9
Geriatric Mental
Health
DM
1
MD/DNB (Psychiatry)
10
Hepatology
DM
1
MD/DNB (General Medicine)
2
MD/DNB (Paediatrics)
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11
Infectious Disease
DM/DrNB
1
MD/DNB (General Medicine)
2
MD/DNB (Paediatrics)
3
MD/DNB (Respiratory Medicine)
4
MD (Tropical Medicine)
5
MD/ DNB (Microbiology)
12
Interventional Radiology
DM/DrNB
1
MD/DNB (Radio diagnosis)
13
Medical Genetics
DM/DrNB
1
Any MD/MS/DNB Broad Specialty
14
Medical Gastroenterology
DM/DrNB
1
MD/DNB (General Medicine)
15
Medical Oncology
DM/DrNB
1
MD/DNB (General Medicine)
2
MD/DNB (Paediatrics)
3
MD/DNB (Radiation Oncology)
16
Neuro Anaesthesia
DM/DrNB
1
MD/DNB (Anaesthesia)
17
Neonatology
DM/DrNB
1
MD/DNB (Paediatrics)
18
Nephrology
DM/DrNB
1
MD/DNB (General Medicine)
2
MD/DNB (Paediatrics)
19
Neuro Radiology
DM
1
MD/DNB (Radio-Diagnosis)
20
Neurology
DM/DrNB
1
MD/DNB (General Medicine)
2
MD/DNB (Paediatrics)
21
Onco-Pathology
DM
1
MD/DNB (Pathology)
22
Organ Transplant
Anaesthesia & Critical Care
DM
1
MD/DNB (Anaesthesia)
23
Paediatric and Neonatal
Anaesthesia
DM
1
MD/DNB (Anaesthesia)
24
Paediatric Cardiology
DM/DrNB
1
MD/DNB (Paediatrics)
25
Paediatric Hepatology
DM
1
MD/DNB (Paediatrics)
26
Paediatric Critical Care
DM/DrNB
1
MD/DNB (Paediatrics)
27
Paediatric Oncology
DM
1
MD/DNB (Paediatrics)
28
Paediatric Neurology
DM/DrNB
1
MD/DNB (Paediatrics)
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29
Paediatric Nephrology
DM
1
MD/DNB (Paediatrics)
30
Paediatric Gastroenterology
DM
1
MD/DNB (Paediatrics)
31
Pulmonary Medicine
DM
1
MD/DNB (General Medicine)
2
MD/DNB (Paediatrics)
3
MD/DNB (Respiratory Medicine)
32
Virology
DM
1
MD/DNB (Microbiology)
MCh/DrNB Programme
33
Cardio vascular and
Thoracic Surgery
MCh/DrNB
1
MS/DNB (General Surgery)
34
Gynaecological Oncology
MCh/DrNB
1
MD/MS/DNB (Obst. & Gynae)
35
Endocrine Surgery
MCh
1
MS/DNB (General Surgery)
36
Hand Surgery
MCh
1
MS/DNB (Orthopaedics)
37
Head and Neck Surgery
MCh
1
MS/DNB (Otorhinolaryngology)
2
MS/DNB (General Surgery)
38
Hepato Pancreato Biliary
Surgery
MCh
1
MS/DNB (General Surgery)
39
Neurosurgery
MCh/DrNB
1
MS/DNB (General Surgery)
2
MS/DNB (Otorhinolaryngology)
3
MS Traumatology and Surgery
40
Paediatric Cardiothoracic
Vascular Surgery
MCh
1
MS/DNB (General Surgery)
41
Paediatric Surgery
MCh/DrNB
1
MS/DNB (General Surgery)
42
Plastic & Reconstructive
Surgery
MCh/DrNB
1
MS/DNB (General Surgery)
2
MS/DNB (Otorhinolaryngology)
3
MS Traumatology and Surgery
43
Paediatric Orthopaedics
MCh
1
MS/DNB (Orthopaedics)
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44
Reproductive Medicine &
Surgery
MCh
1
MS/DNB (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
45
Surgical Gastroenterology /
G. I. Surgery
MCh/DrNB
1
MS/DNB (General Surgery)
46
Surgical Oncology
MCh/DrNB
1
MS/DNB (General Surgery)
2
MS/DNB (Orthopaedics)
3
MS/DNB (Otorhinolaryngology)
47
Thoracic Surgery
DrNB
1
MS/DNB (General Surgery)
48
Urology
MCh/DrNB
1
MS/DNB (General Surgery)
49
Vascular Surgery
MCh/DrNB
1
MS/DNB (General Surgery)
2
MS Traumatology and Surgery
It is hereby clarified that the prior entry qualifications shall be strictly in accordance with
Post Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023 & Post Graduate Medical Education
Regulations (Amendment), 2025.
/ NEET-SS 2025 / Page 121
/ Annexure – C
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Government of India
NOTIFICATION
All Health Secretaries (State Govts.), Director (Medical Education) of all State Govts.,
Vice Chancellors, Registrar and Principal's of All Medical Educational Institutions in a
State/Union Territory, including all Medical Educational Institutions established by the
Central Government, State Government, University, Deemed University, Trust, Society
or a Company/Minority Institutions/ Corporations.
Kindly refer to the NBEMS's letter No. NBEMS/11112017/261 dated 17.04.2017 and
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare letter no, V.26012/02/2016- MFP (Pt.) has directed
in its order:
"There shall be a common counseling for all seats of NEET-Super Speciality-2017
at National Level to be conducted by Directorate General of Health Services
(DGHS)”.
Hence you are requested to comply with MoHFW directions and all Medical Educational
Institutions in a State/Union Territory, Including all Medical Educational Institutions
established by the Central Government, State Government University, Deemed
University, Trust, Society or a Company/ Minority Institutions/ Corporations conducting
D.M. and M.Ch. course are required to contribute the above said seats for common
online counseling of NEET-Super Speciality for the current academic year 2017-18 to
be conducted by DGHS/MoHFW, Govt. of India to avoid any adverse situation in the
matter. information should be provided with two days of the publication of advertisement.
Copy of the Order is available on MCC website i.e. : www.mcc.nic.in you may also
contact us on the adgme@nic.in
MCC Call Centre No: 0120-4073500, Toll Free Number 1800 102 7637
Davp 17102/11/0016/1718 ADG(ME)
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/ Annexure – D
/ NEET-SS 2025 / Page 123
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