NEET Superspeciality 2018 Exam pattern changed
On Thursday 01 february 2018, National Board of Exams (NBE) confirmed that it would be conducting NEET-SS 2018 on a computer-based platform in June 2018 in a single session.
NEET SS 2018 exam will be conducted in the month of June 2018. Candidates who want to appear in the NEET superspeciality examination can register themselves online. The online registration for NEET SS 2018 is speculated to begin in the month of April 2018.
NEET Superspeciality examination is the gateway entrance examination for all Superspeciality DM/MCh courses in India.NEET-SS is an eligibility-cum-ranking examination for various post graduation courses.As per the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Act, 2016 w.e.f. 2017 admission session. Qualifying NEET-SS is compulsory for getting admissions in DM/M.Ch. Courses under various Universities/Institutions in the country.No other entrance examination, either at state or institution level, shall be valid for entry to DM/MCh Courses.
As per directions from Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, a candidate can choose a maximum of two super specialty courses for which his/her broad specialty qualification is eligible, at the time of online submission of the application form.
The pattern of exam will have 40% of the questions shall be from the feeder broad specialty course and the remaining 60% shall be form the super specialty course selected by the candidate at the time online submission of application form.
The table below comprises of all the tentative dates for important events in the NEET Superspeciality examination 2018.
| Event | Dates |
| Commencement of Online Registration | April 2018 |
| Online Scheduling for NEET SS | May 2018 |
| End Date for online registration and scheduling | May 2018 |
| NEET SS 2018 Exam | June 2018 |
| Declaration of Results | July 2018 |
NEET SS 2018: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who wish to appear in the NEET superspeciality exam should fulfill the following criterias listed below:
- Candidates who have completed their postgraduate medical degree from a recognized institute.
- Candidates who will be qualifying and getting their results of their MD/MS/DNB qualifications after July 2018 will not be eligible to appear in this examination.
- If a candidate fails the document verification process at the time of counselling he/she will not be eligible for admissions.
| Super Specialty Courses | ||
| Course Name | Course Type | Prior Requirement |
| Clinical Pharmacology | DM | MD /DNB (Pharmacology) |
| Clinical Haematology | DM | MD /DNB (General Medicine) |
| MD /DNB (Pathology) | ||
| MD /DNB (Paediatrics) | ||
| MD /DNB (Biochemistry) | ||
| Pulmonary Medicine | DM | MD /DNB (General Medicine) |
| MD /DNB (Paediatrics) | ||
| MD /DNB (Respiratory Medicine) | ||
| Neuro Radiology | DM | MD /DNB (Radio-Diagnosis) |
| Nephrology | DM | MD /DNB (General Medicine) |
| MD /DNB (Paediatrics) | ||
| Neonatology | DM | MD /DNB (Paediatrics) |
| Medical Oncology | DM | MD /DNB (General Medicine) |
| MS /DNB (Radiotherapy) | ||
| MD /DNB (Paediatrics) | ||
| Medical Gastroenterology | DM | MD /DNB (General Medicine) |
| MD /DNB (Paediatrics) | ||
| Cardiology | DM | MD /DNB (General Medicine) |
| MD /DNB(Paediatrics) | ||
| MD /DNB(Respiratory Medicine) | ||
| Neurology | DM | MD /DNB (General Medicine) |
| MD /DNB (Paediatrics) | ||
| Rheumatology | DM | MD /DNB (General Medicine) |
| MD /DNB (Paediatrics) | ||
| Endocrinology | DM | MD /DNB (General Medicine) |
| MD /DNB (Paediatrics) | ||
| Clinical Immunology | DM | |
| Pul. Med. & Critical Care Med. | DM | MD/DNB (Paediatrics) |
| MD/DNB (General Medicine) | ||
| MD/DNB (Respiratory Medicine) | ||
| Cardiac-Anaes. | DM | MD /DNB (Anaesthesia) |
| Haematology Pathology/Hematopathology | DM | |
| Medical Genetics | DM | MD/MS/DNB in any subject |
| Hepatology | DM | MD /DNB (General Medicine) |
| MD /DNB (Paediatrics) | ||
| Pediatric Gastroenterology | DM | MD /DNB (Paediatrics) |
| Pediatric Cardiology | DM | MD /DNB (Paediatrics) |
| Paediatric Nephrology | DM | MD /DNB (Paediatrics) |
| Paediatric Oncology | DM | MD /DNB (Paediatrics) |
| Geriatric Mental Health | DM | MD /DNB (Psychiatry) |
| Organ Transplant Anaesthesia & Critical Care | DM | MD/DNB (Anaesthesia) |
| Critical Care Medicine | DM | |
| Paediatric Hepatology | DM | MD /DNB (Paediatrics) |
| Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia | DM | MD/DNB (Anaesthesia) |
| Infectious Disease | DM | |
| Interventional Radiology | DM | MD/DNB (Radiodiagnosis) |
| Hand Surgery | M.Ch. | |
| Gynaecological Oncology | M.Ch. | MD/MS/DNB (Obst. & Gynae) |
| Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery | M.Ch. | MS /DNB (General Surgery) |
| Hepato Pancreato Biliary Surgery | M.Ch. | MS /DNB (General Surgery) |
| Urology | M.Ch. | MS /DNB (General Surgery) |
| Endocrine Surgery | M.Ch. | MS /DNB (General Surgery) |
| Vascular Surgery | M.Ch. | MS /DNB (General Surgery) |
| Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgery | M.Ch. | MS /DNB (General Surgery) |
| Neuro Surgery | M.Ch. | MS /DNB (General Surgery) |
| Paediatric Surgery | M.Ch. | MS /DNB (General Surgery) |
| Surgical Gastroenterology/G.I. Surgery | M.Ch. | MS /DNB (General Surgery) |
| Surgical Oncology | M.Ch. | MS /DNB (General Surgery) |
| MS /DNB (ENT) | ||
| MS /DNB (Orthopaedics) | ||
| MD /DNB (Obst. & Gynae.) | ||
| Thoracic Surgery | M.Ch. | MS /DNB (General Surgery) |
| Head and Neck Surgery | M.Ch. | MS/DNB (E.N.T.) |
| MS/DNB (General Surgery) | ||
| M.Ch/DNB(Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery) | ||
| M.Ch/DNB (Surgical Oncology) | ||
| M.Ch./DNB(Neuro Surgery) | ||
| Reproductive Medicine & Surgery | M.Ch. | MD/MS/DNB (Obst. & Gynae) |
How to Apply Online?
Follow the instructions given below to apply for NEET SS 2018:
- Click on the direct link provided on this page to apply online.
- Enter the required details to complete the registration process
- It is advised to aspirants to provide a valid email address as any communication or important information will be sent through electronic means only.
- Once the registration process is complete, candidates can make payment for the examination fee.
Examination Fees
The application fee of Rs. 3750, can be remitted through the online payment gateway such as Credit Card or a Debit Card issued by banks in India or through Internet Banking.
NEET SS 2018: Online Registration
The online registration form for NEET SS 2018 Exam is likely to be made available on the NEET superspeciality official website from April 2018. Applicants will be able to find the link for online registration on this page too.
Here a few things that the candidates should keep in mind regarding the application for of NEET superspeciality exam:
- The forms will only be available in the online mode.
- Candidates will be required to upload documents, photo and signature.
- Registering for the exam does not guarantee admission.
- Application fee will not be refunded once submitted.
- Incomplete application forms will be rejected.
- Candidates should go through the bulletin carefully for eligibility before applying for the exam.
- Before registering candidates should ensure that they possess a postgraduate degree from an authorised college.
NEET SS 2018: Scheduling
Candidates should schedule their test centers and test date online by logging in their registration details on the website before May 2018. Candidates need to successfully schedule their exam and date and top 3 exam centres along with the fees and uploading of documents to generate the admit card.At the end of Registration & Scheduling process, the applicant will get a computer generated acknowledgement at the registered email id of the applicant.
NEET SS 2018: Fee and Mode of Payment
The examination fee of approx Rs. 3750/- should be remitted through a Credit Card or a Debit Card issued by banks in India or through net banking.
NEET SS 2018: Admit Card
Once the candidate has successfully registered and scheduled their examination only then the admit card will be issued to the candidate.The admit card will be mailed to the candidate on their registered email id.Candidate is required to print a copy of admit card and affix a latest passport size photograph of the following specifications on the admit card.
On the day of examination candidates are required to bring a printed copy of the Admit Card with Photo of the candidate pasted on it. A photocopy of Permanent and Provisional SMC/MCI registration, to be retained by the test Centre and one of the authorized photo IDs such as PAN card, Aadhaar Card (With photograph), Driving License, Voter ID, Passport.
NEET SS 2018: Exam Scheme
The exam is speculated to be held in the month of June 2018. Here a few things the the candidates should know about the exam:
- The total number of questions asked in the exam will be 200.
- The exam will be done in the online mode
- The duration of the test shall be 2½ hours.
- 25% negative marking for incorrect answers.
- No marks will be deducted for unattempted questions.
- A candidate can appear for only one specialty.
- Test for General Medicine & Paediatrics specialty shall be conducted together. The test for rest of the specialties shall be conducted the next day.
- A 15 min test tutorial will be shown before the exam.
- Candidates should report at least 1 hour before the exam time.
NEET SS 2018: Results
The results will tentatively be announced in the month of July. Candidates placed at the 50th percentile or above shall be declared as qualified in NEET-SS in their respective specialty.Candidates who qualify the exam will be eligible to seek admission only in the year of 2018.
In case of a tie where two or more candidates obtaining equal score, the candidate with more number of correct answers shall be placed higher in the merit position and even then if the tie does not break age factor will be considered.
NEET SS 2018: Merit List
NEET SS 2018 merit list will be published by NBE. It will be a result-cum-merit list.There will be a separate merit list for General Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Pathology etc.
The NBE may also club super specialties in which the number of seats offered are less, and further details shall be notified in due course.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) earlier released an official notification that said the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test Under Graduate (NEET-UG) 2018) will be conducted on May 6. The candidates can check the update in the official website cbseneet.nic.in. NEET is the common medical entrance test for the students to admit in MBBS and BDS courses.
Earlier, the CBSE released a notification confirming that the syllabus of NEET 2018 remain unchanged and the syllabus is exactly the same it was for the previous NEET after reports of change in syllabus was doing rounds.
“The syllabus of NEET (UG) 2018 will be exactly same as it was for NEET (UG) 2017. There is no change in the syllabus of NEET (UG) 2018,” the official release said.
Last year, there were widespread protests across Tamil Nadu against the medical entrance test following the suicide of medical student aspirant Anitha from Ariyalur district, who was a class XII topper.
Since 2007, Tamil Nadu had been admitting students in the MBBS course solely on the basis of Class XII marks. Though the Central government introduced NEET last year, the Tamil Nadu government had sought an exemption and the Legislative Assembly had passed amendments to continue the existing practice in medical college admissions for this academic year as well.
On August 13, Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the Centre would exempt Tamil Nadu from NEET for a year, but the Centre changed its stand in the SC.
Then on August 23, through the example of Tamil Nadu, the SC made it amply clear that all states will have to adhere to the rules regarding the common medical entrance exam. The Apex Court stated that students in Tamil Nadu will have to follow the NEET–based route for counselling and subsequent admission to medical colleges.
Respected Source – www.dnaindia.com
