NEET SS 2026
● EXAM TENTATIVE 11–12 DEC 2026 CONDUCTED BY NBEMSLast updated — Oct 2026 · checked against the official NBEMS (Natboard) notification
NEET SS is the single entrance exam for DM, MCh and DrNB super-speciality courses, conducted by NBEMS. The last exam (NEET SS 2025) was held on 26–27 December 2025 in two shifts a day, with applications from 5–25 November 2025. For NEET SS 2026, NBEMS has indicated tentative exam dates of 11–12 December 2026 (notice dated 29 April 2026); the detailed bulletin is awaited — the fee, pattern and eligibility below are from the official NEET SS 2025 bulletin, labelled as such.
NEET SS — Key Dates
NEET SS 2026 exam dates are tentative (NBEMS notice dated 29 Apr 2026); the 2025 cycle is shown as the official reference.
| NEET SS 2026 notification | To be announced |
|---|---|
| NEET SS 2026 exam date | 11 – 12 Dec 2026 (tentative) |
| NEET SS 2025 application window | 5 – 25 Nov 2025 |
| NEET SS 2025 exam dates | 26 – 27 Dec 2025 |
| NEET SS 2025 result | Declared on natboard.edu.in |
| Counselling | By MCC (mcc.nic.in) after the result |
NEET SS runs later than NEET PG — the 2025 cycle's applications were in November 2025 and the exam in late December 2025. Watch natboard.edu.in for the 2026 bulletin.
NEET SS Eligibility
In plain words — from the NEET SS 2025 Information Bulletin.
You need a recognised MD/MS/DNB in the feeder (broad) speciality for the super-speciality course you choose — the bulletin's annexure maps every DM/MCh course to its eligible feeder qualifications — plus provisional/permanent registration with NMC or a State Medical Council.
If your PG degree is from outside India, you must have qualified FMGE (in force since the 2024 cycle) and hold an NMC No-Objection Certificate for the super-speciality course.
- MD/MS/DNB in the mapped feeder speciality
- NMC / State Medical Council registration
- Foreign PG: FMGE qualified + NMC NOC
- Choose the correct question-paper group for your course — group mapping is in the bulletin
NEET SS Exam Pattern
Group-based CBT (NEET SS 2025 bulletin). Candidates pick a question-paper group based on their feeder speciality.
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Total questions | 150 MCQs · 600 marks |
| Sections | 3 sections of 50 questions each |
| Feeder speciality questions | 50 (from your MD/MS speciality) |
| Super-speciality questions | 100 (from the DM/MCh course subjects) |
| Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Correct answer | +4 marks |
| Wrong answer | −1 mark (25%) |
The exam is held over 2 days in 2 shifts (9:00 AM–11:30 AM and 2:00 PM–4:30 PM); your group's shift is printed in the bulletin and admit card.
NEET SS Syllabus — What to Study
Two blocks only — your feeder speciality and your chosen super-speciality. There is no separate published topic weightage beyond this split.
Feeder Speciality (50 Qs)
- Questions from your broad speciality (e.g. General Medicine for DM Cardiology aspirants) at MD/MS exit level
Super-Speciality (100 Qs)
- Questions from all subjects of the DM/MCh course you are applying to
NEET SS Application — What to Keep Ready
Applications are filled on the NBEMS portal. Photo and signature specifications follow the NBEMS bulletin format for the cycle.
Documents Required — With Sizes
Standard NBEMS application set — the 2026 bulletin's checklist will be final.
- Recent photograph and scanned signature — as per bulletin spec
- MD/MS/DNB degree or provisional pass certificate
- NMC / State Medical Council registration certificate
- FMGE pass certificate + NMC NOC — for foreign PG degree holders
- Photo ID — Aadhaar / PAN / Passport
- Category / PwD certificate — if claimed
NEET SS — Qualifying Percentile (Official Rule)
Minimum percentile to qualify, as per the official bulletin.
| Category | Qualifying percentile |
|---|---|
| All categories | 50th percentile |
Unlike NEET PG, NEET SS has a single 50th-percentile qualifying rule for all categories. Counselling is conducted by MCC.
NEET SS — Frequently Asked Questions
When will NEET SS 2026 be held?
NBEMS has indicated tentative NEET SS 2026 exam dates of 11–12 December 2026 (notice dated 29 April 2026); the Information Bulletin with application dates will publish on natboard.edu.in. The last cycle (NEET SS 2025) took applications from 5–25 Nov 2025 and held the exam on 26–27 Dec 2025.
What is the NEET SS application fee?
₹3,500 per question-paper group for all categories (NEET SS 2025) — unlike NEET PG, there is no category-wise fee split (GST extra as applicable).
How many questions are in NEET SS?
150 MCQs in 2 hours 30 minutes — 600 marks in total, arranged in 3 sections of 50 questions: 50 questions from your feeder (broad) speciality and 100 from the super-speciality course subjects. Correct answer +4, wrong answer −1.
What is the eligibility for NEET SS?
A recognised MD/MS/DNB in the feeder speciality mapped to your DM/MCh course, plus NMC/State Medical Council registration. Foreign PG degree holders must have qualified FMGE and hold an NMC No-Objection Certificate.
Who conducts NEET SS counselling?
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts NEET SS counselling on mcc.nic.in after NBEMS declares the result.
What is the NEET SS qualifying cutoff?
50th percentile for all categories — there is no lower percentile for reserved categories in NEET SS.