The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has announced the exam schedule for NEET SS 2025 . This important medical entrance test for Super Speciality courses will be held on December 26 and 27 . The exam is a computer-based test conducted in 43 cities across India. With less than two weeks remaining, doctors preparing for this exam must focus on their studies.
The exam will run in two daily sessions. The morning session is from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM , and the afternoon session is from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM . Each session allows 2.5 hours for candidates to complete the test.
NEET SS 2025 Exam Syllabus and Groups
There is no fixed list of topics (syllabus) for NEET SS 2025. Questions can come from any areas covered during a doctor's undergraduate (MBBS) and postgraduate (MD/MS) studies. The exam is divided into 15 course groups , each covering various subjects or specialities. Candidates need to check their specific group to understand the relevant topics.
A key update for NEET SS 2025 is that candidates can choose any super speciality based on their completed postgraduate "feeder subject." For example, an MD in General Medicine could lead to various medical super specialities. Candidates must select their super speciality based on what they studied in their master's degree.
Below is a detailed list of the NEET SS Question Paper Groups, their primary eligible feeder courses, and the super specialities covered in each:
| NEET SS Question Paper Group | Primary Eligible Feeder Course | NEET SS Syllabus (Super Specialities) |
| Medical Group | MD/DNB General Medicine | Cardiology, Clinical Haematology, Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology, Critical Care Medicine, Endocrinology, Medical Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Genetics, Medical Oncology, Nephrology, Neurology |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology Group | MD/MS/DNB Obstetrics & Gynaecology | Gynaecological Oncology, Reproductive Medicine & Surgery |
| Orthopaedics Group | MS/DNB Orthopaedics | Hand Surgery, Paediatric Orthopaedics |
| Surgical Group | MS/DNB General Surgery | Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery, Paediatric Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepato Pancreato Biliary Surgery, Neurosurgery, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Urology, Vascular Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Endocrine Surgery, Thoracic Surgery |
| Paediatric Group | MD/DNB Paediatrics | Neonatology, Paediatric Hepatology, Paediatric Nephrology, Paediatric Oncology, Paediatric Neurology, Paediatric Cardiology, Paediatric Gastroenterology, Paediatric Critical Care |
| Respiratory Medicine Group | MD/DNB Respiratory Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine |
| Microbiology Group | MD/DNB Microbiology | Virology |
| Anaesthesia Group | MD/DNB Anesthesiology | Cardiac Anaesthesia, Neuroanesthesia, Organ Transplant Anaesthesia & Critical Care, Paediatric & Neonatal Anaesthesia |
| Radiodiagnosis Group | MD/DNB Radiology | Neuro Radiology, Interventional Radiology |
| Pharmacology Group | MD/DNB Pharmacology | Clinical Pharmacology |
| Pathology Group | Pathology Group | Onco-Pathology |
| Psychiatry Group | MD/DNB Psychiatry | Geriatric Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry |
| ENT Group | MS/DNB ENT | Head & Neck Surgery |
How to Prepare for NEET SS 2025
Candidates preparing for NEET SS 2025 should focus on the important topics covered during their undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. Understanding the structure of their chosen group and its specific super specialities is vital. Staying updated with official announcements from NBEMS is also important for all applicants to avoid missing any key information.
