NEET SS 2023 - Notification, Application Form, Exam Dates, Eligibility, Result, Counselling

NEET SS Exam 2023 Important Dates

The important dates for NEET Super Speciality 2023 exam will be updated as soon as the official notification is released. Here are the tentative dates for the exam:

NEET Super Speciality (SS) Exam 2023 Schedule (Tentative)

NEET SS Exam 2023 – Counselling Dates

NEET SS Exam 2023 Pattern & Syllabus

For the NEET Super Speciality exam, candidates can choose two super-specialty programs/ clubbed groups. The choice is to be made at the time of filling up the application form. Separate question papers will be prepared for each super specialty course/ clubbed group. The NEET SS exam pattern details are as under:

The question paper will comprise two parts. The distribution of questions and time will be as under:

Part-A: This part will have questions from the feeder broad specialty for a particular super specialty course.

Part-B: This part will have questions from the concerned super-specialty/ clubbed group (at PG exit level)

DM/ MCh Courses Which Are Clubbed

NEET Super Speciality Exam Syllabus

The NEET Super Speciality exam question paper is divided into two parts, and the syllabus for both parts is as under:

Syllabus for Part A

• This part of the question paper will have questions from eligible feeder broad specialty courses.
• If a candidate has opted for only a single feeder broad specialty course for a super-specialty program, the questions will be only from a single course. For instance, MS/ DNB Orthopaedics is the only feeder specialty for the MCh Paediatric Orthopaedics course. So, the Part-A of the Paediatric Orthopaedics question paper will have questions only from Orthopaedics.
• For super-specialty courses which have multiple feeder broad courses, Part-A of the question paper will have questions from both courses. For instance, for DM in Cardiology, the eligible feeder courses are General Medicine, Pediatrics, and Respiratory Medicine. So, the questions in Part-A will be from all three courses.

Syllabus for Part B

• The questions will be on the topics of PG (exit level), covering basic sciences and clinical practice.

List of Super Speciality Courses and Corresponding Feeder Qualifications

NEET SS Exam 2023 Eligibility

Before applying for the exam, candidates must ensure they are eligible for the same. Detection of ineligibility at any stage will lead to the cancellation of candidature. Here are the eligibility conditions:

Candidates must possess a post-graduate medical degree/ provisional pass certificate (MD/ Ms/ DNB) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institute. Candidates who are likely to possess such a degree by 25th September 2022 are also eligible to apply for the exam.

Those who will be acquiring the qualifying degree (MD/ MS/ DNB) after 25th September 2023 must not apply for the exam.

Candidates must be registered with MCI/ State Medical Council, and document proof of the same must be furnished at the test center on exam day.

For Foreign Nationals: “Foreign nationals can appear in NEET-SS 2023 without MCI registration. The Medical Council of India may, on payment of the prescribed fee for registration, grant temporary registration for the duration of the Post Doctoral course limited to the medical college/institution to which he/she is admitted for the time being exclusively for pursuing postdoctoral studies. Provided further that temporary registration to such foreign nationals shall be subject to the condition that such person is duly registered with the appropriate registering authority in his own country where from he has obtained his PG Medical qualification and is duly recognized by the corresponding Medical Council or concerned authority.”

NEET SS Exam 2023 Application Process

NBE has started the NEET SS 2023 application process on the official website. Candidates are required to complete the application process well before the last date. Candidates are advised to fill out the application forms well before time to avoid any last-minute rushes. The facility to make corrections in the application form will be provided. However, we would suggest filling out the form carefully for the first time without making any errors. Here are the prerequisites for filing the application form and the detailed process.

Things Required for Filling the NEET Super Speciality Application Form 2023

• Valid Email ID
• Mobile number
• PG qualification details
• Scanned images of passport size photograph, signature, and thumb impression

Specifications for the Scanned Images

Photograph - Recent, colored, white background. 35mm x 45mm dimensions. JPG/ JPEG format. The file size should not be less than 80 KB.

Signature - Sign with a black or dark blue ink pen in a box of 1.5 cm x 3.5 cm. JPG/ JPEG format. The file size should not be less than 80 KB.

Thumb Impression - Use a fresh blue/ black ink pad and put the impression inside a 1.5 cm x 3.5 cm box on a white sheet. The image should be in JPG/JPEG format and not less than 80 KB in size.

Steps for Filling the Application Form

The NEET SS application form can be filled in the following steps:

• Registration
• Filling out the Application Form
• Uploading Requisite Documents
• Paying the Application Fee
• Printing Confirmation Page

Registration

• Visit the official NBE website - https://nbe.edu.in.
• Click on the ‘NEET SS 2023’ tab.
• Now, click the ‘New Registration button.
• Read the instructions and fill in the details asked, such as the candidate’s name, date of birth, gender, nationality, mobile number, and email ID.
• Generate OTP and enter it in the space provided.
• Submit the registration form to complete the registration process.

Filling out the Application Form

• After the registration process is complete, you will receive a user ID and password.
• Now, log in using the ID and password and complete the remaining application form. Details such as qualification information and test center details are asked for.
• For this, revisit the official website and reach the registration page.
• Now, click on the ‘Applicant Login’ button.
• Login using your details and start filling out the application form.
• Fill in all the details carefully and double-check before submitting the same.

Uploading Requisite Documents

• After filling in all the details, you will be redirected to the image upload section.
• Upload the scanned images of the required documents in the respective fields.
• After uploading the documents, select the exam center.

Paying the Application Fee

• Preview the complete application form before final submission.
• Make the payment of the application fee.

Printing Confirmation Page

• After successful fee payment, take a print off the confirmation page for future reference.

Application Fee

Candidates can pay the NEET Super Speciality application fee online via Net Banking or Debit or Credit Card. The application fee is the same for all category candidates. The application fee details are as under:

NEET SS Exam 2023 Other Details

NEET Super Speciality 2023 Exam Centers

The exact address of the test center will be mentioned on the admit card. Candidates must visit the examination center a day before the exam to get familiar with the route and location so that they can report to the center on time.

NEET SS 2023 Admit Card

The NEET SS 2023 admit card will be made available on the official website of NBE. The admit card will be issued only to those candidates who have successfully submitted their NEET Super Speciality 2023 application form. Candidates must note that if any candidate is found ineligible, admit cards will not be issued for him. Candidates are required to download the admit card simply by using their login details, and no admit card will be sent via email or post. However, the intimation for admit card availability will be sent through SMS/ Email at the registered mobile number/ email ID.

Affixing Passport Size Photograph on the Admit Card

After downloading the admit card, candidates must affix their passport-size photograph on the admit card. The specifications of the photograph are as under:

Size of Photograph - Minimum 35 x 45 mm (the photograph should not be larger than the box printed on the application form). 75% of the photograph must occupy the face and head of the candidate.

Specifications - The background of the photograph must be white, and the photograph should be colored. The photograph should have a neutral expression with a full front view.

Resolution - The minimum resolution of the photograph must be 600 dpi. The photograph must be printed on high-quality paper.

Don’ts - The photographs should not have scratches, stains, and kinks. The photograph should not have goggles, caps, stethoscopes, ornaments, etc.

Exam Day Procedures (Covid-19)

Due to the present COVID-19 situation, NBE has stated certain guidelines for the exam day. Here are the guidelines:

• Social Distanced - Computer Based Test: NBE will conduct the ‘Social Distanced-Computer Based Test (SD-CBT) in a safe and secure environment using touch-free processes maintaining social distancing norms wherever needed.’
• Different Time Slots for Entry at the Exam Centre: Candidates are required to make an entry at the examination center at the allotted time slot to avoid crowding. The time slot will be informed to the candidates one day before the exam through SMS at their registered mobile numbers.
• QR Code/ Barcode Reader at Entry Points: Candidates are required to flash their admit card and ID proof for verification through a QR code/ barcode reader. The assigned lab number will be informed. The exam functionary will not touch any document of the candidate.
• Thermo Guns: Candidates' temperature will be checked for fever at the entry points using the thermo guns. If the temperature is more than 99.14 degrees F or any symptoms of COVID-19 infection are seen, such candidates will take the examination in a separate isolation lab.
• Frisking will not be done during social distancing.
• Finger Biometrics will not be captured. However, photographs of the candidates will be captured.
• Manual attendance (signature and ink fingerprint) will not be done.

Documents to be carried to the Examination Center -

Candidates must carry the following documents to the examination center:

• Print of the Barcoded/QR-coded NEET SS admit card
• Photocopy of Permanent/ Provisional/ SMC/ MCI registration (it will be retained at the test center)
• One photo ID proof (original and valid). The following documents will be accepted as photo ID proof - Aadhaar Card, Driving License, PAN Card, Passport, and Voter ID.

Note: “The name on the photo identification must match with the name as shown on the Admit Card. If the name has changed due to marriage etc, the candidate must show the relevant document to substantiate the claim for a change in name (Marriage Certificate/ Divorce Decree/ Legal Name Change Document/ Gazette notification for name change).”

Barred Items -

The following documents are barred from the examination center. Thus, candidates must not carry these items. These will not be allowed beyond the security check:

• Any stationery item such as printed or written notes, calculator, plastic pouch, writing pad, pen, eraser, etc.
• Electronic items such as pen drives, mobile phones, electronic pens/scanners, Bluetooth, earphones, microphones, pager, health bands/wristwatches, spy camera, etc.
• Ornaments include rings, earrings, bracelets, nose-pin, necklaces/chains, pendants, brooches, badges, etc.
• Other items include caps, belts, goggles, handbags, wallets, etc.
• Eatables (open or packed), soft drinks, etc.
• Any item which can be used as unfair means.

Items Allowed at the Exam Center -

Candidates will be allowed to carry the following items to the examination center:

• Gloves
• Face Mask
• Transparent water bottle (The practice of water dispenser shall be discontinued in SD-CBT)
• Hand sanitizer in a transparent bottle
• Exam-related documents (ID card, Admit card)

Items allowed inside the examination center are also listed on the admit card. Please read the admit card carefully.

NEET SS Result 2023

The NEET-SS 2023 result will be uploaded to the official website. Candidates will be able to download their scorecards using the applicant's login ID and password. The qualifying criterion for the exam is the 50th percentile and above. The validity of the NEET-Super Speciality result is only for the current academic session i.e. NEET-SS score will be valid only for 2022-23 admission. A separate specialty-wise merit list will be released. The merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained by the candidates. Candidates can check their marks and rank obtained in the NEET SS result in/rank list for the super specialty course they had applied for.

Aspirants of NEET Super Speciality 2023 must note that only those candidates who qualify for the examination will be considered for the counselling process. The dates for the release of the NEET SS scorecard 2023 will also be released on the official website. NEET SS result in 2023 and scorecard will also be valid for admission to DNB Super Specialty courses and Fellowship courses offered by NBE.

Requests for any re-evaluation/ re-checking/re-totaling will not be entertained under any circumstances.

Tie-Breaking Criteria

In case two or more candidates obtain a similar score for a particular super specialty course, ‘the following tie-breaking criteria will be applied to determine inter-se merit in descending order of application till unique inter-se merit is determined for all such candidates:’

• Candidates having a lesser number of negative responses will be placed higher on the merit list.
• Candidates obtaining a higher score in Part B of the question paper will be placed higher on the merit list.
• Candidates having a lesser number of negative responses in Part B of the question paper will be placed higher on the merit list.
• The older candidate will be placed higher on the merit list.

NEET Super Speciality Counselling 2023

The NEET SS 2023 counselling is conducted at the national level by the Directorate General of Health Services, Government of India. The Medical Counselling Committee will declare the NEET SS Counselling Result 2023. More than this, the exam authority will also issue allotment letters to all the selected candidates online on its website.

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.

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