NEET SS full form is National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Super Specialty. The NEET SS exam is conducted annually for admission to Doctorate of Medicine (DM) and Master of Chirurgie (MCh) programmes offered by various participating institutions/universities.

The NEET SS 2024 test dates were released by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) on September 13, 2024. The exam will take place on March 29 and 30, 2025, in exam centers across India. The NEET SS 2024 exam dates will be released by NBEMS, while other events such as applications, admission cards, and results will be announced provisionally in December 2024.

NEET SS 2024 Overview

NEET SS exam is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) that is conducted yearly for admission to DM/MCh programmes. Eligible and interested candidates can check out the highlights for NEET SS 2024 exam below:

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NEET SS Exam 2024 Dates

Following table contains all the important dates associated with the NEET SS 2024 exam:

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NEET SS Eligibility Criteria 2024

Candidates who wish to appear for NEET SS 2024 exam must satisfy the basic eligibility criteria announced by the National Board of Examination (NBE). Given below are the NEET SS eligibility criteria students must check out before filling out the application form:

• Interested candidates must have completed their post-graduation (MD/MS/DNB) from a recognised institute/university.
• Candidates currently pursuing their post-graduation and will be completed on or before Sep 15, 2024, are also eligible to appear for NEET SS 2024.
• Applicants must be registered with the Medical Council of India (MCI) or their respective State Medical Councils.    
• Foreign graduates who wish to apply for NEET SS 2024 must have been registered with their respective countries. Such candidates will be provided with a temporary registration at the time of admission.

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NEET SS Application Process 2024

Candidates who wish to appear for the NEET SS exam must submit the application form within the stipulated date. The NEET SS application process is entirely online, and candidates must pay INR 4250/- as an application fee to successfully register for the exam. Candidates can check out the below-mentioned steps to apply for the NEET SS exam:

1. Candidates must visit the official website of NEET SS at natboard.edu.in
2. Click on the “NEET SS” link on the homepage.
3. After that, click on the “Application Link” button.
4. Enter all the required details to register.
5. Then, log in using newly generated credentials.
6. Enter the application form and select the exam centres of your preference. 
7. Pay the application fee (INR 4250/-) and submit the form.
8. Finally, take the printout of the application form for future reference.

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NEET SS Syllabus 2024

NEET SS syllabus 2024 depends on the course the candidate has applied for. Students can check out the detailed description of the NEET SS syllabus below:

Medicine Group (MD/DNB General Medicine)

• Clinical Haematology
• Cardiology
• Endocrinology
• Critical Care Medicine
• Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology
• Medical Gastroenterology
• Hepatology
• Infectious Diseases
• Medical Genetics
• Nephrology
• Medical Oncology
• Neurology

Surgical Group (MS/DNB General Surgery)

• Paediatric Surgery
• Paediatric Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery
• Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery
• Hepato Pancreato Biliary Surgery
• Unlogy
• Neurosurgery
• Surgical oncology
• Thoracic Surgery
• Endocrine Surgery

Paediatric Group (MD/DNB Paediatrics)

• Neonatology
• Paediatric Nephrology
• Paediatric Hepatology
• Paediatric  Neurology
• Paediatric Cardiology
• Paediatric Gastroenterology
• Paediatric Critical Care

Obstetrics & Gynaecology Group (MD/MS/DNB Obstetrics & Gynaecology)

• Gynaecological Oncology
• Reproductive Medicine & Surgery

Orthopaedics Group (MS/DNB Orthopaedics)

• Hand Surgery
• Paediatric Orthopaedics

Anaesthesia Group (MD/DNB Anesthesiology)

• Neuroanesthesia
• Cardiac Anaesthesia
• Paediatric & Neonatal Anaesthesia
• Organ Transplant Anaesthesia & Critical Care

Radiodiagnosis Group (MD/DNB Radiology)

• Neuroradiology
• Interventional Radiology

Psychiatry Group

• Geriatric Mental Health
• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Respiratory Medicine Group (MD/DNB Respiratory Medicine)

• Pulmonary Medicine

Microbiology Group (MD/DNB Microbiology)

• Virology

Pathology Group (MD/DNB Pathology)

• Onco-Pathology

ENT Group (MD/DNB ENT)

• Head & Neck Surgery

Pharmacology Group (MD/DNB Pharmacology)

• Clinical Pharmacology

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NEET SS Exam Pattern 2024

The NEET SS exam contains two papers - papers A and B. Refer to the table below to check out the NEET SS exam pattern:

Top 10 Medical Colleges Accepting NEET SS Scores

Candidates can check out the list of top 10 medical colleges based on NIRF ranking 2024 that accepts NEET SS score: