NEET SS 2023 – Application Form, Counselling, Exam Dates, Syllabus, Admit Card & Result

National Board of Examination, National Eligibility Entrance Test- Super Specialty (NEET SS) is a national-level examination through which candidates can get admission into programs like DM/ MCh degrees across top medical colleges in India in order to attain quality education. Being the only designated exam in the country to pursue the aforementioned courses as per the Medical Council of India, every year, a colossal number of students appear for the NEET SS exam in order to achieve their career aspirations. If you have completed your postgraduation in the field of medicine and want to add a feather to your hat by pursuing revered courses like DM/ M.Ch, the NEET SS exam can be your ultimate gateway! Here is a blog that will highlight the important details of it.

What is NEET SS 2023?

NEET SS or National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Super Speciality Courses) is conducted by the National Board of Education for admission to various DM/ MCh courses. It is a qualifying-cum-ranking examination for admission to super specialty courses. According to the Indian Medical Council Act, 2016, no other entrance test is valid for admission to these courses. NEET SS is conducted annually in computer-based mode.

NEET SS 2023 Highlights

Eligibility Criteria of NEET SS 2023

Be it NEET or other medical entrance exams, before starting with the registration process, it is important to check the entry requisites to be sure of your eligibility. Applicants must keep in mind that it is essential to fulfilling all the entry requisites, otherwise, official authorities possess the power to cancel the candidature of the applicants. The following are the prerequisites for this exam:

• Those who possess a postgraduate degree like a Doctor of Medicine/MS/DNB/ Provisional Pass Certificate from a recognized institution are eligible to apply.
• The candidates willing to appear in the NEET SS 2023 exam and are pursuing or waiting for the results of the courses like MS/MD/DNB etc are also eligible to appear for the exam.
• It is compulsory for the applicants to present documentary proof validating their registration with MCI/ State Medical Council on the day of the examination.
• Foreign national candidates can appear for the exam without registering with MCI only if they have been registered by the competent authority of their country.

Note: The above-mentioned requisites are in brief, to have a detailed look at the eligibility criteria, visit the official website.

For international students:

Candidates must hold a postgraduate degree from an accredited institution, or its equivalent.
Students in their final year may also apply for NEET-SS 2023.

International students do not need to register with the Medical Council as long as their home country’s registration is still active. If they haven’t registered, MCI will provide them a temporary registration number that is good for the whole course.

Syllabus for NEET SS

NEET SS exam is divided into two sections, A and B. The type of questions asked are PG Next level.

Paper A of the Question Paper 

• Part A of the paper is an MCQ-based question for the eligible feeder broad specialty course
• If you have opted for a single feeder broad specialty course for super specialty, Part A will include questions only from one broad specialty.
• Part A will include questions from all the eligible feeder broad specialty courses
•  The cardiology question paper will include three feeders broad specialty course i.e. General Medicine, Pediatrics & Respiratory Medicine.

Part B

• It includes 60 questions from the concerned super-specialty
• The questions will include topics of PG Exit Level  from clinical practice and basic sciences

NEET SS Exam Application Process 

The registration process for the NEET SS exam is completely online, no offline applications will be accepted by the authorities. Make sure you have thoroughly gone through the eligibility criteria. To make your application process easier, below-mentioned are some helpful steps:

• Log in to the official website and register
• Fill in the details and carefully check them
• Applicants must keep in mind that they are allowed to choose only 2 super speciality courses while filling up the form
• Upload the scanned signature and photograph only according to the specifications mentioned
• Wisely select your test centre
• The final step in the application process is to pay the fee
• The application fee for NEET SS 2023 is Rs. 3750 for all categories, which can be paid online using credit/debit cards and net banking.

NEET SS Application Fees

• Applications cost 4250 when all fees are added in.
• The application fees can be paid both online and offline using SBI Challan or demand draught, as well as internet banking, debit/credit cards, UPI, and other methods.

Application form correction

After the application form’s final submission date, a correction window will be open. Candidates can use this link to edit any errors they may have made when filling out the online application. By following the steps listed below, you can amend your application form.

• Visit the official website nbe.edu.in/
• Click on the NEET SS Application Correction link 2023
• Go for login by entering the required credentials
• Edit your application form and check all the details carefully
• Submit your edited application form

Note: Editing basic details like (name, parents’ name, email id, nationality, Exam city) using this link is not allowed.

NEET SS Admit Card?

Candidates who successfully complete the application processes will be able to download their NEET SS 2023 admit card from the NBE’s official website. The admit card can be downloaded before the exam date. The following details would be mentioned on the admit card of the NEET SS 2023 exam:

• Candidate name
• Roll number
• Application number
• Examination centre details
• Chosen Specialty
• Post-graduate qualification
• NEET SS 2023 examination date
• Timing of reporting at the examination centre
• Timing of exam

Aspirants must download the admit card and paste their self-attested recent passport-size photos in the designated space. Aspirants must also bring a hard copy of their to admit card to the exam. Candidates who do not have an admit card will be unable to take the NEET SS 2023 entrance exam.

NEET SS 2023 Exam Pattern

Examining the format of the paper will help you identify your strong and weak areas and will thus help you qualify for one of the toughest competitive exams with flying colors. Observing the yearly trends of the NEET SS exam, 40% of the questions will be from all the eligible feeder broad specialty whereas the other 60% of the questions will be from the chosen super specialty course.

• For each of the super-specialty chosen by you, there will be a separate question paper. On average, there will be 100 questions in the examination, bifurcated into 2 parts i.e., Part A and Part B.
• The duration of the first exam is 1 hour 45 minutes while for the super-specialty exam, 3 hours 30 minutes will be given.
• For every correct answer, 4 marks will be allotted and 1 mark will be deducted in the case of an incorrect answer.

Let us take a quick look at some essential details of the exam format:

NEET SS 2023 Exam Centres 

The official authorities have set down a couple of exam centers in the country through which aspirants from every nook and corner of the country can take part in this prestigious examination. Tabulated below are some of the main NEET SS exam centers and cities.

How to Prepare for NEET SS Exam

In order to prepare for the exam, you need to have a proper study plan and follow these:

• Understand the Exam Pattern
• Identify your Strengths and Weaknesses
• Create a Top-notch Timetable
• Begin with NCERT Books
• Practice, Practice and Practice!
• Solve Full-length Mock Papers

NEET SS Mock Test

NBE plans to conduct a mock test for exams in 2023 on its official website. The main motive of this is to make sure that the students who take the NEET SS exam are familiar with the structure and functioning of the exam. We strongly advise students to take this NEET SS Exam.

NEET SS Scorecard

NEET Scorecard will be released along with the result in online mode. Students will be able to access NEET SS Scorecard through the applicant portal. The NEET Scorecard will be available through your User ID and Password. Cross-check the details mentioned in your scorecard and download it for further usage.

NEET SS Counselling

NEET SS Counselling is conducted by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on behalf of the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). To participate in the counseling, qualified candidates have to register themselves for each round separately and fill in their choice of courses. Only after you have completed the counseling and paid fees you can apply for counseling.

NEET SS Counselling Result 2023: How to download?

• Visit the official website of MCC, i.e. mcc.nic.in/MCCSS/homepage.
• Navigate and go to the download section and click on the ‘final result for DM, McH and DNB SS’.
• NEET SS allotment PDF will display on the screen.
• Search the All India Rank (AIR) and check the details and college allotted.
• Verify the mentioned details and take a printout.
• Once the final result of NEET SS counselling 2023 is announced, shortlisted candidates need to download the seat allotment letter.

NEET SS 2023 Seat Allotment Letter Round One: How to download?

• Go to the MCC.nic.in/MCCSS/homepage.
• Navigate and click on the allotment letter round-1 available in the online services section.
• A new webpage with input fields will open.
• Enter the NEET SS roll number and security pin.
• The allotment letter of NEET SS 2023 will appear on the screen.
• Verify the details mentioned, such as personal details, college allotted, reporting time and others.
• For future reference, download, verify the details and take a printout

NEET SS FAQs 

Thus, we hope that this blog about the NEET SS exam has equipped you with the intricacies regarding how to proceed with it. If you want to kick start your career in the field of medicine but are unsure of which university to study in then reach out to our experts at Leverage Edu who will not only help you find the college most suitable for you but will also help with the application process!