National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Super Speciality (NEET SS)

NEET SS 2021 Exam Date	November 13th and 14th, 2021
Name of the Examination	National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Super Speciality
Common Name	NEET SS
Conducting Body	National Board of Examination (NBE)
Frequency of the Exam	Once a Year
Exam Level	National Level Exam

What is NEET SS? 

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Super Speciality or NEET SS exam is a national level exam conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) for super specialization medical courses.

• Exam Details
• Exam Dates
• Registration
• Exam Centres
• Syllabus and Books
• NEET SS Exam Pattern
• NEET SS Preparation Tips
• Admit Card
• NEET SS Results
• NEET SS Counselling
• FAQs
• NEET SS Eligibility

NEET SS Courses: 

1. Doctorate of Medicine (DM)
2. Master of Chirurgiae (M.Ch)

Following are the Super Speciality specializations offered under the courses mentioned above: 

NEET SS scores are accepted by 156 medical colleges and universities of the following types: 

1. Private and Government Medical Colleges and Universities
2. Deemed Universities
3. Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) Institutions

Several colleges in Bangalore also accept NEET Super Speciality scores to grant admission to super speciality course aspirants. Candidates can check the requirement and seek admissions in Bangalore. 

NEET SS 2021 to be conducted in November 13th and 14th, 2021. Registration process for the same can start from  September 22nd, 2021 to October 12th, 2021.

Aspirants for super speciality courses have to complete their postgraduate courses in their preferred medical field. 

Also, they should be registered with the National Medical Council or their respective State Medical Council. 

NEET SS 2021 Exam Details:

NEET SS 2021 Exam Dates: 

NEET SS Registration: 

Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to register themselves for the exam: 

Step 1: Visit the official website of NBE. 
Step 2: Candidates have to click on NEET SS 2021. 
Step 3: They have to register by filling the registration form, following which they will get an application number and password. 
Step 4: Candidates can log in using their credentials and fill up the necessary details such as

• Personal Details
• Communication Address
• Academic Details

Step 5: They have to select their preferred exam centres. 
Step 6: Candidates need to pay the required exam fees and submit the form. 

The registration fee for NEET SS 2021 is Rs. 3,750. The application fee must be paid online using either debit card, credit card, or net banking. 

NEET SS Exam Centres: 

NEET Super Speciality Syllabus and Books: 

Section A: 

This section will contain questions from the broader set of PG specializations that act as feeders for a particular specialization under the super speciality courses. 

Section B: 

This section shall contain questions from the super speciality courses, specializations, and speciality courses studied in PG. 

Also, the section will cover questions from clinical practice and basic sciences relevant to the super speciality courses.

Books for the Exam: 

NEET SS Exam Pattern:

NEET SS Preparation Tips: 

Candidates can follow the below-mentioned NEET SS preparation tips: 

• Grasp the Syllabus: 
  NEET Super Speciality exam tests student's knowledge on multiple topics. Candidates need to be well-versed with the exam syllabus to score well in the exam. 

• Revise More to Score More: 
  Revision is the key to exam success, and the same goes for NEET SS as well. Candidates should follow a proper preparation plan for studying the topics and revising them at regular intervals. 

• Mocks are the KEY:
  Getting the hang of the exam pattern and preparing a plan for answering the questions is a vital part of NEET SS. Candidates should answer an ample number of mock tests to prepare dynamically for the exam. 

• Maintain Good Health: 
  Candidates should maintain proper physical as well as mental health to prepare for the exam properly. Exam preparation can take a massive toll on them, but they should have adequate food and exercise daily to cope up with it. 

NEET SS Admit Card: 

Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to download the NEET SS Admit Card: 

Step 1: Visit the official website of NBE. 
Step 2: Candidates have to click on NEET SS 2021. 
Step 3: They have to log in using their application number and password. 
Step 4: Candidates can view their admit card on their screen, which they can cross-check and print for further use. 

Candidates have to carry their NEET SS 2021 Admit Card, Government approved ID Card, and NMC or State Medical Council Registration certificate to the exam centre. 

NEET SS Results: 

NEET SS results can be downloaded by following the below-mentioned steps: 

Step 1: Visit the official website of NBE. 
Step 2: Candidates have to click on NEET SS 2021 Results. 
Step 3: They have to log in using their credentials. 
Step 4: Candidate's scorecard will be displayed on their screens. They can check their sectional scores, overall score, and rank. 

NBE shall also release a merit list in PDF format. There will be separate merit lists for each category. 

Candidates who get more than 45 percentile shall be eligible for the NEET SS counselling process. 

NEET SS Counselling: 

Candidates who shall clear the necessary cut-off for NEET SS will participate in the counselling process. 

The counselling process will be conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). 

Documents to be carried to the NEET SS counselling process: 

• NEET SS 2021 Scorecard
• NEET SS 2021 Admit Card
• Educational Certificate
• Certificate of Registration with NMC or State Medical Council
• Caste Certificate
• Passport-size Photograph

FAQs: 

1. What is the NEET SS eligibility criteria?
   - Candidates who have completed their postgraduate medical degree such as MD, MS, or DNB from a recognized medical institution can apply for the exam. Also, they need to register themselves with the NMC or the respective State Medical Council. 
   
   
2. Who conducts NEET SS?
   - NEET SS is conducted by the National Board of Examination (NBE) every year. 
   
   
3. What is the duration of the NEET SS exam?
   - Duration of NEET SS is 1.45 hours for a single specialization and 3.3 hours for 2 specializations. 
   
   
4. What are the NEET SS courses?
   - Candidates can pursue a Doctorate of Medicine (DM) or Master of Chirurgiae (M.Ch) through NEET SS. 
   
   
5. What is the maximum limit of Super Speciality specializations that I can apply for?
   - Candidates can apply for a maximum of 2 Super Speciality specializations through NEET SS. 
   
   
6. How many super speciality specializations are available through NEET SS?
   - Candidates can apply for a total of 42 Super Speciality specializations through NEET SS. 
   
   
7. How many colleges accept NEET SS exam scores?
   - Close to 156 colleges accept NEET SS exam scores for the Super Speciality courses. 
   
   
8. What is the qualifying date for completing my PG course before applying for NEET SS?
   - Candidates should complete their PG courses before September 2021 before applying for NEET SS. 
   
   
9. What is the NEET SS exam pattern?
   - NEET SS has been divided into 2 sections. The 1st section contains 40 questions, while the 2nd section contains 60 questions. 
   
   
10. Who will conduct the counselling process of NEET SS?
    - NEET SS counselling process is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).