The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Super Speciality Courses, known as NEET SS 2025 , will take place on December 26 and 27 . This important exam is for doctors who want to study advanced medical courses like DM (Doctorate of Medicine) and MCh (Master of Chirurgiae) . The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will conduct the exam across 43 cities in India. It will be a computer-based test and will last for 2 hours and 30 minutes .
A key update for NEET SS 2025 is the exam's structure. It will follow a revised format, first used last year, which includes three sections with strict time limits. This change is to make the exam process fair for everyone.
NEET SS 2025 Exam Pattern: Key Details
Students should understand the exam structure well. Here are the main details of the NEET SS 2025 exam:
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes) |
| Total Questions | 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Number of Sections | 3 sections (A, B, and C) |
| Duration per Section | 50 minutes (strictly time-bound) |
| Total Marks | 600 |
| Medium of Exam | English only |
Understanding Time-Bound Sections
The NEET SS 2025 exam will have three sections: A, B, and C . Each section will have 50 questions and a time limit of 50 minutes . This means you must complete each section within its 50-minute time frame. You cannot move to the next section before the 50 minutes for the current section are over.
Also, once 50 minutes for a section are complete, you cannot go back to review or change any answers in that section. This rule ensures that all students manage their time carefully within each part of the exam.
NEET SS 2025 Marking Scheme
The scoring system for the NEET SS exam is clear and simple. For every correct answer, you will get 4 marks . However, there is negative marking. For each wrong answer, 1 mark will be taken away . No marks will be given or taken for questions you do not attempt.
What are DM and MCh Courses?
For students interested in medicine, it's good to know what DM and MCh are. These are advanced medical degrees that doctors pursue after completing their MBBS and MD/MS. They allow doctors to become highly specialized in a specific area of medicine or surgery. For example, a DM might be in Cardiology (heart) and an MCh in Cardiac Surgery (heart surgery). The NEET SS exam is the entry test for these advanced specializations.
Dates to Remember
- NEET SS 2025 Exam Dates: December 26 and 27
Stay informed about any further updates regarding NEET SS 2025 by checking official announcements from NBEMS.
