Aspiring to appear for NEET SS 2023? Check whether or not you can apply for the examination here. Also find out which feeder course corresponds to which super specialty course.
NEET SS Eligibility Criteria 2023 has been defined by the Medical Council of India (MCI). The eligibility criteria for NEET SS 2023 have been elaborated in the official information released by the National Board of Examinations (NBE). NEET SS 2023 exam will be held on September 9 & September 10. The registration dates for NEET SS 2023 will be announced soon.
Aspirants of NEET SS 2023 are advised to check the eligibility conditions of the examination before applying for it. Candidates must also note that if found ineligible, their NEET SS application form will be cancelled and the fee will be forfeited. If somehow such candidates succeed in concealing their ineligibility during the admission process, their admission/degree will be cancelled whenever the truth is revealed.
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NEET SS Eligibility Criteria 2023: General
- Candidate must possess a postgraduate degree (MD/MS/DNB) from a recognized institute
- Such candidate should complete his/her postgraduate medical degree by November 30, 2023
- He/she must also be registered with the Medical Council of India (MCI) or any other State Medical Council (SMC)
NEET SS Eligibility Criteria for Foreign Nationals
Foreign Nationals who wish to apply for NEET SS 2023 do not require a registration certificate from MCI. However, they must be registered with the concerned authority in the country from which they have obtained their postgraduate medical qualification. Such candidates will be granted a temporary registration, upon payment of the requisite fee, if they get admission through NEET SS 2023. The validity for this registration will be only up to the duration of the course that he/she has been allotted.
Q: I am 42 years old, can I apply for NEET SS?
Yes, there is no age limit for the candidates appearing for NEET SS. Age limit is one of the eligibility criteria. Other important criteria is Candidate should possess a postgraduate degree (MD/MS/DNB/ Equivalent) from a recognised institution. The National Board of Examinations NBE will release an official information brochure, comprising important details such as eligibility criteria, exam pattern, application process etc. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria before applying online for the exam.
Q: How many slots are there in the NEET SS exam?
The NEET SS exam is conducted for a window of two days, with two slots in each day. Hence, the total number of slots in which NEET SS exam is conducted is four. Each of the slots conduct different exam groups. The duration of the exam is 2.5 hours or 150 minutes. The table below brings the slot-wise timings of the NEET SS exam.
| NEET SS Slot | Timings |
| Forenoon or Morning Slot | 9 AM to 11.30 AM |
| Afternoon Slot | 2 PM to 4.30 PM |
There are a total of 13 groups which are covered in the NEET SS exam. These groups are divided in the four slots conducted over two days.
Q: How is the NEET SS merit list generated?
According to the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), the exam conducting authority, the NEET SS merit is generated on the basis of marks obtained by the candidate and application of the prescribed tie breaking criteria. Equating/scaling and normalisation process is not applied, even though the exam is conducted in multiple days and slots, and for multiple subject or course groups.
NEET SS 2021 Eligibility Criteria: Feeder Qualification
| Name of Broad Specialty |
Course Type |
Eligible Super-Specialty Courses |
|---|---|---|
| MD/DNB General Medicine |
DM |
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| MD/DNB Psychiatry |
Geriatric Mental Health |
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| MD/DNB Radiodiagnosis |
|
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| MD/DNB Anaesthesiology |
|
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| MD/DNB Paediatrics |
|
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| MD/DNB Radiotherapy
|
|
|
| MD/DNB Pharmacology |
Clinical Pharmacology |
|
| MD/DNB Pathology |
|
|
| MD/DNB Biochemistry |
Clinical Haematology |
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| MD/DNB Respiratory Medicine |
|
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| MD/DNB Emergency Medicine |
Critical Care Medicine |
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| MD Tropical Medicine |
Infectious Disease |
|
| MS/DNB General Surgery |
MCh |
|
| MD/MS/DNB Obst. & Gynaecology |
MCh |
|
| DM |
Medical Genetics |
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| MS/DNB Ent |
MCh |
Head And Neck Surgery |
| MS/DNB Orthopaedics |
MCh |
Hand Surgery |
NEET SS Eligibility Criteria for DNB Super Specialty Course
The score of NEET SS 2023 will also be used for admission to the Diplomate of National Board (DNB) courses that are offered by NBE. In the table given below are listed the DNB courses offered by NBE alongside the entry qualification required for each of these courses. Candidates who are interested in pursuing a DNB Super Specialty course can refer to the table below to know the NEET SS eligibility criteria for a particular specialty.
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Q: What is the eligibility criteria for the NEET SS?
For appearing in NEET SS aspirants require should hold a postgraduate degree (MD/MS/DNB) or any equivalent examination. Only those who will complete their postgraduate degree on or before September 30, 2024, will be eligible for NEET SS 2024. He/ she must be registered with the Medical Council of India or State Medical Council. Candidates need to score the minimum cut off percentile to qualify for the exam. The minimum qualifying cut off is 50 percentile. NEET SS 2024 result will be released online for candidates who appeared for the exam. NBE will upload NEET SS result 2024 for 13 super specialities or groups.
Q: What is NEET SS tie-breaking criteria?
In case two or more candidates secure same score in NEET SS, NBEMS will apply the following criteria to break the tie.
- Candidate having greater number of correct responses in the question paper will be placed at a better merit position.
- Candidate having lesser number of negative responses in the question paper will be placed at a better merit position.
- Older candidate will be placed at a better merit position.
- Candidate securing higher aggregate marks (in percentage) in all MBBS Professional Examinations will be placed at a better merit position.
The criteria mentioned above was announced by NBEMS last year. This year, the tie-breaking process may undergo change.
Q: Is there any quota or preference in NEET SS for someone who has working in a govt. hospital after doing Masters in general surgery in AP?
Q: Can I apply offline for NEET SS?
No. National Board of Examinations NBE will release application form online and it has to be submitted there only. The application process starts with online registration. Registration can be done on the official website, nbe.edu.in. It must be noted offline and any other mode of application will not be accepted. NBE will release the information brochure, explaining the whole process of application. Candidates are advised to read it carefully before applying for NEET SS exam.
| DNB Super Specialty Course |
Entry Qualification |
|---|---|
| Cardiac Anaesthesia |
MD/DNB (Anaesthesia) |
| Cardiology |
MD/DNB (General Medicine) MD/DNB (Paediatrics) MD/DNB (Respiratory Medicine) |
| Critical Care Medicine |
MD/DNB (Emergency Medicine) MD/DNB (General Medicine) MD/DNB (Respiratory Medicine) MD/DNB (Anaesthesia) MD/DNB (Paediatrics) |
| Endocrinology |
MD/DNB (General Medicine) MD/DNB (Paediatrics) |
| Gastroenterology |
MD/DNB (General Medicine) |
| Gynaecologic Oncology |
MD/MS/DNB (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) |
| Genito Urinary Surgery (Urology) |
MS/DNB(General Surgery) |
| Medical Genetics |
MD/DNB (General Medicine) MD/DNB (Paediatrics) MD/MS/DNB (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) |
| Medical Oncology |
MD/DNB (General Medicine) MD/DNB (Radiotherapy/ Radiation Oncology) |
| Neonatology |
MD/DNB (Paediatrics) |
| Nephrology |
MD/DNB (General Medicine) MD/DNB (Paediatrics) |
| Neurosurgery |
MS/DNB (General Surgery) |
| Neurology |
MD/DNB (General Medicine) MD/DNB (Paediatrics) |
| Paediatric Cardiology |
MD/DNB (Paediatrics) |
| Paediatric Surgery |
MS/DNB (General Surgery)
|
| Peripheral Vascular Surgery |
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| Plastic Surgery |
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| Surgical GASTROENTEROLOGY |
|
| Surgical Oncology |
|
| Thoracic Surgery |
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| Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery |
|
| Rheumatology |
MD/DNB (General Medicine) MD/DNB (Paediatrics) |
| Endovascular & Interventional Radiology |
MD/DNB (Radiodiagnosis) |
| Haematology |
MD/DNB (General Medicine) MD/DNB (Paediatrics) MD/DNB (Biochemistry) MD/DNB (Pathology) |
| Paediatric Intensive Care |
MD/DNB (Paediatrics) |
| Neuro Anaesthesia & Critical Care |
DNB/MD (Anesthesiology) |
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