Read about NEET SS, Entrance exam for admission to Super Specialty Medical courses in India. National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test- SuperSpecialty, NEET SS is for admission to DM, M.Ch. and DrNB Super Specialty Courses in all MCI approved Medical Colleges, Institutions and universities in India. Read this article to know about NEET SS, NEET SS Scope, NEET SS examination fee and NEET SS pattern and syllabus. Read this article to know about NEET SS 2022 examination, NEET SS 2022 Syllabus and Exam Pattern, NEET SS 2022 Important Dates and Fees , NEET SS 2022 Result and list of universities and Colleges offering Super Speciality courses in India. Qualifying NEET-SS is mandatory for entry to DM/MCh/DrNB Courses under various Universities/ Institutions in the country.
National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) shall conduct the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Superspecialty (NEET-SS) 2022.
About NEET SS 2022 – Super Specialty Courses Entrance Examination
NEET SS is an eligibility-cum-ranking examination, a single entrance examination to various DM, M.Ch. and DrNB Courses as per the Indian Medical Council Act 2019.
Please note NEET SS is a single window entrance examination for all DM, MCh and DrNB Super Speciality courses in India. No other entrance examination, either at state or institution level, shall be valid for entry to DM/MCh/DrNB Super specialty courses as per the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Act, 2016 w.e.f. 2017 admission session.
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Scope of NEET SS
National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Super Specialty (NEET SS) exam is a single eligibility cum entrance examination for admission to Super Specialty Courses. NEET SS is for admission to Super Specialty courses and will include the following
- All DM, and MCh courses in the country including all Private Medical Colleges, Institutions & Universities/Deemed Universities all across the country
- All DM, and MCh courses at Armed Forces Medical Services Institutions.
- All DrNB Super-Specialty Courses (except Direct 6 Years DrNB Courses)
Institutions not filled through NEET SS
The following Medical institutions in India are not covered by centralized admissions for DM and MCh seats through NEET SS
- AIIMS, New Delhi
- PGIMER, Chandigarh
- JIPMER, Puducherry
- NIMHANS, Bengaluru
- Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum
No State Government/Private Medical college/Universities shall be conducting any separate entrance for admission to their DM/MCh Courses.
Who can Apply for NEET SS Exam?
Candidates who are in possession of recognized post graduate medical Degree/Provisional Pass Certificate (MD/MS/DNB) or an equivalent recognized qualification or are likely to be in possession of the same by the prescribed cut-off date for a particular admission session in accordance with eligible feeder specialty qualifications for super specialty courses, can apply for NEET-SS.
Qualifying Criteria and Validity
Candidates with the 50th percentile or above shall be declared as qualified in NEET-SS exam within their respective specialty. NEET Result is valid for the current admission session only.
Overview of NEET SS Exam
| Purpose of Examination | NEET SS is a Qualifying cum Ranking Examination for admission to DM/M.Ch./DrNB courses |
| Periodicity | Annual |
| Pattern of examination | MCQ based with single correct response |
| No. of items (questions) | There shall be a separate question paper for each super specialty course/ clubbed group. total # of question in each question paper shall be 150 which shall be divided into 2 parts |
| Time Allotted |
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| Negative marking | Yes, 1 Marks shall be deducted for incorrect response. 4 Marks shall be awarded for correct response |
| Syllabus | As per Post Graduate Medical Education Regulation |
| Mode of conduct | Computer based |
| Criteria for passing the examination | Minimum percentile of 50 in the concerned specialty |
| Seat Allotment | Merit Based Counseling conducted as per PG Medical Education Regulations |
| Reservation of seats | As per applicable guidelines /Regulation / Govt. Policy |
| Last date of Online Application | 4th August 2022 (till 23:55 hrs) |
| Test Dates | 1st & 2nd September 2022 |
| Declaration of Results | By 15th September 2022 |
NEET SS Exam Pattern and Syllabus
Pattern and Duration
- A candidate can choose a maximum of two super specialty courses for which his/her broad specialty qualification is eligible, at the time of online submission of the application form.
- Pattern of examination : 40% of the questions shall be from the feeder broad specialty course and the remaining 60% shall be from the super specialty course selected by the candidate at the time online submission of application form.
| Paper | detail | No of MCQs | Time Allocated |
| Part A | shall comprise of MCQs from the eligible feeder broad specialty course(s) | 40 | 40 mins |
| Part B | pertaining to the concerned super specialty | 60 | 60 Mins |
- The question paper will have only single correct response. The exam will only contain multiple choice questions, each with four (4) options and only one (1) correct/best response.
- There will be a separate question paper for all the specialties mentioned below
- The level of examination will be of PG exit level in the concerned specialty as per the latest curriculum notified / adopted by Medical Council of India in the concerned MD/MS qualification.
- The duration of the test : 3½ hours ( if 1 super speciality course/ clubbed group than 1 hour 45 minutes)
- Each correct response will carry 4 marks
- Negative Marking: 25% negative marking for incorrect answers.
- No marks will be deducted for unattempted questions.
- A candidate can appear for only one specialty.
NEET SS is conducted in all specialties for which MD/MS/DNB degree is eligible for pursuing Super Specialty DM/MCh. NEET-SS 2018 will be conducted in the following specialties:
- Anaesthesiology
- Biochemistry
- Emergency Medicine
- General Medicine
- General Surgery
- Microbiology
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Orthopedics
- Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
- Paediatrics
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Psychiatry
- Radiodiagnosis
- Radiotherapy
- Respiratory Medicine
Certain Super Specialties which have less number of seats and have a single common feeder broad specialty course have been clubbed together. Each clubbed group of super specialties shall be treated as one for the purpose of online submission of the application form and generation of the question paper. All Super Specialty courses which have been clubbed are tabulated below:
| # | Name of the Super Specialty Courses which have been clubbed together |
| 1 | a. Neuro Radiology b. Interventional Radiology |
| 2 | a. Cardiac Anesthesia b. Organ Transplant Anaesthesia& Critical Care c. Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia |
| 3 | a. Neonatology b. Pediatric Gastroenterology c. Pediatric Cardiology d. Paediatric Nephrology e. Paediatric Oncology f.Paediatric Hepatology |
| 4 | a. Surgical Gastroenterology/G.I. Surgery b. HepatoPancreato Biliary Surgery |
| 5 | a. Vascular Surgery b. Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgery c. Thoracic Surgery d. Paediatric Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery |
Allocation of time for NEET-SS 2018
Refer to below table for allocation of time on 1st and 2nd August 2022 for NEET SS 2022 examination
| Activities | 01.09.2022 Morning Shift | 01.09.2022 Afternoon Shift | 02.09.2022 Morning Shift | 02.09.2022 Afternoon Shift |
| Entry and Registration Starts | 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Entry closes | 8:30 AM | 1:30 PM | 8:30 AM | 1:30 PM |
| Grant access for Candidate Login | 8:45 AM | 1:45 PM | 8:45 AM | 1:45 PM |
| Candidates log in to read instructions | 8:50 AM | 1:50 PM | 8:50 AM | 1:50 PM |
| Exam Start Time | 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| Exam End Time | 11:30 AM | 4:30 PM | 11:30 AM | 4:30 PM |
Eligibility Criteria For Neet-SS 2018
Candidates who have a recognised PG medical degree (MD/MS/DNB)/ Provisional Pass Certificate or an equivalent recognised qualification or likely to be in possession by 15th July 2018 are eligable for super specialty courses as mentioned below
Super Specialty Courses
| Course Name | Course Type | Prior Requirement |
| Clinical Pharmacology | DM | MD /DNB (Pharmacology) |
| Clinical Haematology | DM | MD /DNB (General Medicine) |
| MD /DNB (Pathology) | ||
| MD /DNB (Paediatrics) | ||
| MD /DNB (Biochemistry) | ||
| Pulmonary Medicine | DM | MD /DNB (General Medicine) |
| MD /DNB (Paediatrics) | ||
| MD /DNB (Respiratory Medicine) | ||
| Neuro Radiology | DM | MD /DNB (Radio-Diagnosis) |
| Nephrology | DM | MD /DNB (General Medicine) |
| MD /DNB (Paediatrics) | ||
| Neonatology | DM | MD /DNB (Paediatrics) |
| Medical Oncology | DM | MD /DNB (General Medicine) |
| MS /DNB (Radiotherapy) | ||
| MD /DNB (Paediatrics) | ||
| Medical Gastroenterology | DM | MD /DNB (General Medicine) |
| MD /DNB (Paediatrics) | ||
| Cardiology | DM | MD /DNB (General Medicine) |
| MD /DNB(Paediatrics) | ||
| MD /DNB(Respiratory Medicine) | ||
| Neurology | DM | MD /DNB (General Medicine) |
| MD /DNB (Paediatrics) | ||
| Rheumatology | DM | MD /DNB (General Medicine) |
| MD /DNB (Paediatrics) | ||
| Endocrinology | DM | MD /DNB (General Medicine) |
| MD /DNB (Paediatrics) | ||
| Clinical Immunology | DM | |
| Pul. Med. & Critical Care Med. | DM | MD/DNB (Paediatrics) |
| MD/DNB (General Medicine) | ||
| MD/DNB (Respiratory Medicine) | ||
| Cardiac-Anaes. | DM | MD /DNB (Anaesthesia) |
| Haematology Pathology/Hematopathology | DM | |
| Medical Genetics | DM | MD/MS/DNB in any subject |
| Hepatology | DM | MD /DNB (General Medicine) |
| MD /DNB (Paediatrics) | ||
| Pediatric Gastroenterology | DM | MD /DNB (Paediatrics) |
| Pediatric Cardiology | DM | MD /DNB (Paediatrics) |
| Paediatric Nephrology | DM | MD /DNB (Paediatrics) |
| Paediatric Oncology | DM | MD /DNB (Paediatrics) |
| Geriatric Mental Health | DM | MD /DNB (Psychiatry) |
| Organ Transplant Anaesthesia & Critical Care | DM | MD/DNB (Anaesthesia) |
| Critical Care Medicine | DM | |
| Paediatric Hepatology | DM | MD /DNB (Paediatrics) |
| Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia | DM | MD/DNB (Anaesthesia) |
| Infectious Disease | DM | |
| Interventional Radiology | DM | MD/DNB (Radiodiagnosis) |
| Hand Surgery | M.Ch. | |
| Gynaecological Oncology | M.Ch. | MD/MS/DNB (Obst. & Gynae) |
| Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery | M.Ch. | MS /DNB (General Surgery) |
| Hepato Pancreato Biliary Surgery | M.Ch. | MS /DNB (General Surgery) |
| Urology | M.Ch. | MS /DNB (General Surgery) |
| Endocrine Surgery | M.Ch. | MS /DNB (General Surgery) |
| Vascular Surgery | M.Ch. | MS /DNB (General Surgery) |
| Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgery | M.Ch. | MS /DNB (General Surgery) |
| Neuro Surgery | M.Ch. | MS /DNB (General Surgery) |
| Paediatric Surgery | M.Ch. | MS /DNB (General Surgery) |
| Surgical Gastroenterology/G.I. Surgery | M.Ch. | MS /DNB (General Surgery) |
| Surgical Oncology | M.Ch. | MS /DNB (General Surgery) |
| MS /DNB (ENT) | ||
| MS /DNB (Orthopaedics) | ||
| MD /DNB (Obst. & Gynae.) | ||
| Thoracic Surgery | M.Ch. | MS /DNB (General Surgery) |
| Head and Neck Surgery | M.Ch. | MS/DNB (E.N.T.) |
| MS/DNB (General Surgery) | ||
| M.Ch/DNB(Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery) | ||
| M.Ch/DNB (Surgical Oncology) | ||
| M.Ch./DNB(Neuro Surgery) | ||
| Reproductive Medicine & Surgery | M.Ch. | MD/MS/DNB (Obst. & Gynae) |
NEET SS Important Dates
The result for NEET-SS 2022 will be declared by 15th September 2022.
NEET SS Entrance Exam Fees
Refer to below table for examination fees for NEET SS. The below fee is inclusive of examination fees and information bulletin. Students can pay the fees through Credit Card, Debit Card or through Internet Banking.
| NEET SS Exam Fee | Rs. 4250 |
NEET SS exam Test Centers
Candidates have the option of choosing their test centre through the online registration & scheduling system. Refer to the below list for various cities where NEET-SS 2022 test centres are located
| # | City |
| 1 | Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar |
| 2 | Agartala |
| 3 | Ajmer |
| 4 | Bengaluru |
| 5 | Bhatinda |
| 6 | Bhopal |
| 7 | Bhubhneswar |
| 8 | Bikaner |
| 9 | Chennai |
| 10 | Coimbatore |
| 11 | Delhi NCR |
| 12 | Ernakulam |
| 13 | Guntur |
| 14 | Guwahati |
| 15 | Haldwani |
| 16 | Hubballi (Hubli) |
| 17 | Hyderabad |
| 18 | Indore |
| 19 | Jaipur |
| 20 | Jammu |
| 21 | Kannur |
| 22 | Kanpur |
| 23 | Kohima |
| 24 | Kolkata |
| 25 | Kollam |
| 26 | Kozhikode |
| 27 | Lucknow |
| 28 | Madurai |
| 29 | Meerut |
| 30 | Mohali |
| 31 | Mumbai |
| 32 | Mysuru (Mysore) |
| 33 | Nagpur |
| 34 | Panjim |
| 35 | Patiala |
| 36 | Patna |
| 37 | Puducherry |
| 38 | Pune |
| 39 | Raipur |
| 40 | Rajahmundry |
| 41 | Ranchi |
| 42 | Salem |
| 43 | Shillong |
| 44 | Sikar |
| 45 | Thiruvanathapuram |
| 46 | Thrissur |
| 47 | Tiruchirappalli |
| 48 | Tirunelveli |
| 49 | Varanasi |
| 50 | Vijaywada |
| 51 | Visakhapatnam |
NEET SS Counseling Important Dates
There shall be a common counseling for all Superspecialty seats (DM, MCh and DrNB Super specialty) of NEET-SS 2022 at National Level to be conducted by the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Government of India.
| 1st Round of Counseling Admission | By 31st July |
| Last date for joining the allotted college and the course | Between 1st to 7th August |
| 2nd round of counseling/admission | By 20th August |
| Last date of joining for the 2nd round of counseling/admission | By 27th August |
| Commencement of academic session/term | 1st August |
| Last date up to which students can be admitted/joined against vacancies arising due to any reason | 31st August |
