August 04, 2025: NBEMS has released the tentative schedule for NEET-SS theory exams to be held on November 7-8, 2025. Check Here.

August 04, 2025: NBEMS has released the tentative schedule for NEET-SS theory exams to be held on November 7-8, 2025. Check Here.
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released the tentative schedule for the NEET-SS 2025 examination. As per the official notice dated August 4, 2025, the Super Specialty entrance test is proposed to be conducted on 7th and 8th November 2025 (Friday and Saturday).
| Exam Name | Exam Dates | Exam Timings |
|---|---|---|
| NEET-SS 2025 | 7th & 8th November 2025 | 09:00 AM to 11:30 AM02:00 PM to 04:30 PM |

10.1 Release of NEET SS Admit Card and Result
NEET SS is a single eligibility cum merit medical entrance examination for getting admission to super speciality courses like MCh/DM and DrNB. The exam is conducted annually in online mode. Postgraduate students who are interested in taking the super specialty courses can choose from a variety of specializations such as cardiology, neurosurgery, gastroenterology, and more.
The overview of the NEET SS 2025 is mentioned below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (Super Specialty Courses) or NEET SS |
| Exam level | Doctorate exam at National level |
| Conducting body | National Board of Examinations (NBE) |
| Mode | Computer Based test |
| Exam duration | 2.5 hours |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Courses offered | DM/ MCh/DrNB |
| Exam fees | INR 3500 (irrespective of category) |
| Language | English |
| Total questions | 150 |
| Total marks | 600 |
| Marking scheme | +4 marks for correct response -1 for incorrect response 0 for no response |
| Colleges accepting exam score | Private Medical Colleges/Institutions/Universities/Deemed Universities Armed Forces Medical Services Institutions |
| Official website | natboard.edu |
| Authority responsible for seat allotment | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) |
| Contact details | Helpline number: 022- 61087595 Email: helpdesknbeexam@natboard.edu.in |
The National Board of Examinations (NBE) set the eligibility requirements for NEET SS. If you wish to appear for the entrance exam, you should first review the NEET SS 2025 eligibility criteria.
Only applicants who meet the qualifying criteria can complete the NEET SS application form 2025 in the five phases outlined below.
STEP 1: Online NEET SS registration 2025
STEP 2: Filling of application form
STEP 3: Uploading of documents and selecting the exam centres
Document Specifications
| Documents | File size | File resolution | File format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport-size photo with a white background | Not less than 80kb | 200 DPI | .JPEG/.JPG |
| Left-hand thumb impression | Not less than 80kb | 200 DPI | .JPEG/.JPG |
| Signature clearly written on white paper | Not less than 80kb | 200 DPI | .JPEG/.JPG |
Only those who have completed the registration process will be given access to the NEET SS correction window by NBE.
The NEET SS 2025 exam centres are tabulated below:
| Ahmedabad | Bhopal | Chennai | Delhi |
| Guwahati | Indore | Jammu | Kohima |
| Lucknow | Mumbai | Nasik | Pune |
| Rajahmundry | Salem | Thiruvananthapuram | Tirunelveli |
| Bangalore | Bhubaneswar | Coimbatore | Guntur |
| Hubli | Imphal; | Kannur | Kolkata |
| Madurai | Mysuru | Noida | Puducherry |
| Rajkot | Shillong | Thrissur | Visakhapatnam |
| Bhatinda | Chandigarh | Dehradun | Gurugram |
| Hyderabad | Jaipur | Kanpur | Kozhikode |
| Meerut | Nagpur | Patna; | Raipur |
| Ranchi | Srinagar | Tiruchirapalli | -- |
NEET SS exam pattern is expected to remain the same as last year. It will be a group based exam held in online mode at the allocated test centres. Questions will be asked only from the broad speciality primary feeder. Details of the same are mentioned in the table below:
| SPECIFICS | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (online) |
| Type of Questions | MCQs |
| Total Questions | 150 |
| NEET SS Total Marks | 600 |
| NEET SS Marking Scheme | +4 for each correct answer -1 for each wrong answer 0 for unanswered questions |
| Duration of Test | 2 hours and 30 minutes |
NEET SS 2025 exam syllabus is extensive and thorough, and includes the complete scope of the selected specialty.
The exam conducting body National Board of Examinations will issue NEET SS admit card only to those candidates who have completed and paid the application fees. Once the exam gets over, NEET SS result will be issued bearing your marks and rank in the exam along with the qualifying cut off. Only those candidates who have qualified the exam will have their names in NEET SS merit list and be eligible to participate in NEET SS counselling.
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) represents the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), which controls the NEET SS 2025 counselling procedure. Below is a general summary of the NEET SS 2025 counselling method for gaining admissions in DM/MCh and DrNB courses across the participating institutes.
Check the NEET SS counselling schedule for Rounds 1, 2, and 3 here:
| Event | 1st Round | 2nd Round | 3rd Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Matrix Verification by Institutes | 12th May, 2025 | 31st May, 2025 | 23rd June, 2025 |
| Registration | 13th May – 18th May, 2025 (till 12:00 Noon) | 2nd June – 8th June, 2025 (till 12:00 Noon) | 24th June – 29th June, 2025 (till 12:00 Noon) |
| Fee Payment | 13th May – 18th May, 2025 (till 3:00 PM) | 2nd June – 8th June, 2025 (till 3:00 PM) | 24th June – 29th June, 2025 (till 3:00 PM) |
| Choice Filling | 14th May – 18th May, 2025 (till 11:55 PM) | 3rd June – 8th June, 2025 (till 11:55 PM) | 25th June – 29th June, 2025 (till 11:55 PM) |
| Choice Locking | 18th May, 2025 (4:00 PM – 11:55 PM) | 8th June, 2025 (4:00 PM – 11:55 PM) | 29th June, 2025 (4:00 PM – 11:55 PM) |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | 19th May – 20th May, 2025 | 9th June – 10th June, 2025 | 30th June – 1st July, 2025 |
| Result Declaration | 21st May, 2025 | 11th June, 2025 | 2nd July, 2025 |
| Reporting to Allotted Institutes | 22nd May – 26th May, 2025 | 12th June – 19th June, 2025 | 3rd July – 7th July, 2025 |
| SS Classes Start | 20th June, 2025 | ||
Based on the marks scored in the exam, MCC releases course and category wise cut off of the participating institutions during the counselling process. Following is table that contains the NEET SS cut off for the current session:
| Group | NEET SS 2025 Cutoff (50th Percentile) |
|---|---|
| Anaesthesiology Group | 279 |
| Critical Care Medicine Group | 285 |
| ENT Group | 350 |
| Medical Group | 299 |
| Medical Oncology Group | 280 |
| Microbiology Group | 340 |
| Obstetrics and Gynaecology Group | 354 |
| Orthopaedics Group | 254 |
| Paediatric Group | 287 |
| Pathology Group | 261 |
| Pharmacology Group | 315 |
| Psychiatry Group | 311 |
| Radiodiagnosis Group | 315 |
| Respiratory Medicine Group | 365 |
| Surgical Group | 285 |
Check out some NEET SS 2025 preparation strategies that will help you perform well in the exam:
A total of 2,447 seats in 156 government medical colleges, private, deemed and Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) will be filled based on NEET SS 2025 scores. The NEET SS 2025 participating government colleges are mentioned in the table below:
Ques. What is the validity of NEET SS result 2025?
Ans. NEET SS 2025 result will be valid only for a duration of one year from the date of release.
Ques. Is there any other entrance examination apart from NEET SS to get admission in courses like DM/MCh and DrNB?
Ans. No, NEET superspeciality is a single eligibility cum merit based entrance examination in India for admission to DM/MCh courses.
Ques. Can foreign nationals apply for NEET SS 2025?
Ans. Yes, foreign nationals can apply for NEET SS 2025. Check NEET SS eligibility for specific requirements before applying.
Ques. What is the most sought after branch through NEET SS?
Ans. Some of the most sought after branches in NEET SS are oncology, cardiology and neuroradiology.
Ques. Is there any age limit to apply for NEET SS 2025?
Ans. There is no age limit to apply for NEET SS 2025. You just have to make sure that you possess the requisite educational qualifications.
Ques. How many times can I appear for NEET SS?
Ans. There is no attempt limit for NEET SS. You can take the exam as many times as you want.
Ques. Is there any practical evaluation in NEET SS exam?
Ans. No, there is not any practical evaluation. All questions will be theory based in a computer based test mode.
Ques. What is the ideal duration to prepare for NEET SS 2025?
Ans. Idea duration to prepare for NEET SS 2025 can vary from person to person. However, as the syllabus is vast and difficult, you must at least start 3 months prior if you already have a good understanding of topics.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.