NEET SS 2025 Exam Dates confirmed: Application form opened

NEET SS 2025 application form opened today and will continue till 25 November. The Doctors interested in applying for NEET SS superspeciality course can apply. The NEET SS 2025 (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Super Speciality) exam will be on December 26 and 27, 2025. It is a national-level computer-based entrance test for admission to DM, MCh, and DrNB super-speciality medical courses in India.

Earlier, the exam dates were for 7 and 8 November, but the dates changed in consultation with NMC and MOHFW

What is NEET SS?

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Super Speciality (NEET SS) is a national-level entrance examination by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). It is the single qualifying and ranking exam for admission to DM, MCh, and DrNB super-speciality medical courses in India.

NEET SS 2025 Exam Dates confirmed: Application form opened

NEET 2025 Key Details

Exam Dates: 26th and 27th December 2025 (revised schedule).
Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT); each shift is 150 minutes (2.5 hours).
Eligibility: Candidates must have MD, MS, or DNB degree (or equivalent) in the relevant feeder speciality. Registration with NMC/State Medical Council is necessary. Final year PG students qualifying by April 2025 can also apply.
Application Form: Earlier application form expected in late October 2025; process is entirely online at natboard.edu.in. The application fee is ₹3,500 per group—non-refundable.
Exam Pattern: 150 MCQs per group, 4 marks per correct answer, 25% negative marking for wrong answers. Syllabus is based on MD/MS curriculum. There are 15 super-speciality groups for 2025.

Important Points

Admit cards will be out a few days before the examination.
Selection is strictly merit-based (rank in NEET SS specific group).
Exam centers are first-come, first-served.
Only those not already pursuing a super-speciality course via NEET SS can apply again.
Foreign nationals/OCI can apply; provisional registration is acceptable

For latest updates, official notices, and the information bulletin, candidates should regularly check the NBEMS website: natboard.edu.in

Education Qualification

The eligibility criteria for NEET SS 2025 are as follows:

You must have a postgraduate medical degree (MD/MS/DNB) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized medical institute.
The qualifying degree must be complete or the candidate should be likely to possess it by April 30, 2025.
It is important to have the registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or a State Medical Council is mandatory and proof of registration candidates will present.
Foreign nationals, including OCI cardholders, can apply without NMC registration but must obtain temporary registration during the course.
Candidates already registered in a DM/MCh/DrNB program through NEET SS are not eligible to apply again until completion of their course.
Age- No age limit or restriction on the number of attempts.
The exam is conducted for admission into various super-speciality courses based on respective feeder broad speciality qualifications.

These criteria are set by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). Candidat

How to Apply?

Visit the official application website.
Register by creating a new user account with valid email and mobile number.
Log in to your account using the registered credentials.
Fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and professional details.
Upload scanned copies of required documents like photographs, signature, and certificates as per specified format and size.
Pay the application fee online using available payment modes.
Review the entire application form carefully to avoid errors.
Submit the application form before the deadline.
Take a printout of the submitted application form and payment receipt for future reference.
Keep track of further notifications regarding admit card release and examination dates on the official website.

NEET SS 2025 Qualifying cut off

The standard qualifying percentile used to be 50th percentile but in recent years it has been reduced to 20th percentile to fill the vacant seats during counseling.
The NEET SS 2024 cutoff scores (50th percentile) for various groups included:

Anaesthesiology: 279
1. Critical Care Medicine: 285
1. ENT: 350
1. Medical: 299
1. Medical Oncology: 280
1. Microbiology: 340
1. Obstetrics & Gynaecology: 354
1. Orthopaedics: 254
1. Paediatrics: 287
1. Pathology: 261
1. Pharmacology: 315
1. Psychiatry: 311
1. Radiodiagnosis: 315
1. Respiratory Medicine: 365
1. Surgical: 285

NEET SS 2023 cutoffs were revised downward from the original 50th percentile, for example in Anaesthesiology from 315 to 264, and ENT from 335 to 270.

These cutoffs roughly indicate the minimum marks out of total 600 that candidates had to score to qualify, varying with the speciality group. The percentile cutoffs may be revised slightly each year based on exam difficulty and seat availability.

For the latest NEET SS 2025 cutoffs, wait for official notification after the exam results.

This historical data helps set a target score range for preparation and expectations.

Exam Pattern

The NEET SS 2025 exam pattern includes the following key features:

Mode of Exam: Online (Computer Based Test)
Language: English
Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Questions: 150
Number of Sections: One (group-based exam covering broad specialities)
Duration of Exam: 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Marks: 600
Marking Scheme: +4 marks for each correct answer, -1 mark for each incorrect answer, and no marks for unattempted questions
Exam Days: 2 days, with 2 slots each day

The exam is divided into a single paper, covering questions from the broad specialty or feeder disciplines applicable for the chosen super-specialty courses. Each question assesses advanced knowledge derived from MBBS curriculum, with a focus on clinical concepts and practical understanding.

NEET SS FAQs

When the NEET SS 2025 application form Starts?

It starts today November 5 though it was to come in October since the exam dates changes so the application form opening date

When is NEET SS 2025 taking place?

The exam will be on two days i.e.,December 26 and 27, 2025.

What is the NEET SS exam pattern?

It is computer-based, with 150 MCQs divided into 3 sections of 50 questions each, duration 2.5 hours, +4 for correct, -1 for wrong answers.

NEET SS 2025 Exam Dates confirmed: Application form opened