LATEST UPDATE 2026

For the upcoming NEET SS 2026 examination, no official notification has been released yet. At present, the latest available information is based on last year’s schedule. As per the previous cycle, the NEET SS result is scheduled to be declared by January 28, 2026. The examination was conducted on December 26 and 27, 2025, while the admit card was issued on December 22, 2025. Earlier, the exam city intimation slip was released on December 12, 2025, and the NEET SS demo test link was also activated for candidates.

In the previous cycle, the NEET SS application process began on November 5, 2025, at 3 PM and closed on November 25, 2025, at 11:55 PM, providing candidates with a 20-day window to complete and submit the application form.

IMPORTANT DATES

The NEET SS result is scheduled to be declared by January 28, 2026. The examination was successfully conducted on December 26 and 27, 2025, while the admit card was issued on December 22, 2025. Prior to this, the exam city intimation slip was released on December 12, 2025, and the NEET SS 2025 demo test link was also made available for candidates.

The NEET SS 2025 application process commenced on November 5, 2025, at 3 PM and concluded on November 25, 2025, at 11:55 PM, giving candidates a 20-day window to complete and submit their applications.

PROGRAMS OFFERED

NEET SS is conducted for admission to Super Specialty medical programs across India. The following programs are offered:

Doctorate of Medicine (DM)

DM is a super specialty medical degree pursued after MD or DNB in a relevant feeder specialty.

Common DM specializations include:

Cardiology

Neurology

Nephrology

Endocrinology

Medical Gastroenterology

Hepatology

Medical Oncology

Clinical Haematology

Rheumatology

Infectious Diseases

Neonatology

Paediatric Cardiology

Critical Care Medicine

Master of Chirurgiae (MCh)

MCh is a super specialty surgical degree pursued after MS or DNB in General Surgery or related feeder specialties.

Common MCh specializations include:

Neurosurgery

Urology

Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Surgical Gastroenterology

Paediatric Surgery

Surgical Oncology

Endocrine Surgery

Vascular Surgery

DrNB Super Specialty

DrNB Super Specialty programs are offered by NBEMS-accredited hospitals and institutions and are equivalent to DM and MCh degrees.

TOP COLLEGES & TOTAL SEATS

Admission to the following top government, deemed, and NBEMS-accredited institutions is done through NEET SS:

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)

Locations: New Delhi and other AIIMS across India

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh

Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry

Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore

Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow

King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow

Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (IMS BHU), Varanasi

Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune

Government Medical Colleges and Super Specialty Hospitals

Across various states participating through NEET SS counselling

NBEMS-Accredited Hospitals

Private and trust hospitals approved by NBEMS for DrNB Super Specialty courses.

Total Seats 

Total super-speciality seats: 6,823 seats across DM, MCh, and DrNB courses combined.

Break-up by program:

DM seats: 2,197

MCh seats: 1,888

DrNB seats: 2,738

This total includes seats offered by government, private, deemed, and NBEMS-accredited institutions across India as per the NEET SS 2025 seat matrix.

Key Insights

DrNB courses contribute the largest share of seats (~40 percent of the total).

DM and MCh together form the remaining ~60 percent of super-speciality seats.

Exact total for 2026 may vary slightly if new seats are added or approvals change, but it is expected to be in a similar range.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit the Official Website

Candidates must visit the official website of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) to apply for NEET SS.

Online Registration

Click on the NEET SS application link and register using a valid email ID and mobile number. Login credentials will be generated after successful registration.

Fill the Application Form

Log in using the registered credentials and fill in the required details, including:

Personal details

Educational qualifications

Feeder specialty details

Choice of NEET SS group

Exam city preference

Upload Required Documents

Upload scanned copies of the following documents as per the prescribed format:

Recent passport-size photograph

Signature

Thumb impression (if required)

Relevant certificates (if applicable)

Pay the Application Fee

Pay the NEET SS application fee online using debit card, credit card, or net banking. The application will not be accepted without successful fee payment. The NEET SS application fee is generally Rs. 3,500 per group for all categories (General/OBC/EWS/SC/ST/PwD)

Review and Submit the Application

Carefully review all the entered details before final submission. Once submitted, corrections may not be allowed except during the correction window (if provided).

Download Confirmation Page

After successful submission, download and save the application confirmation page and payment receipt for future reference.

Important Instructions

Applications are accepted online only.

Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility and feeder specialty requirements before applying.

Incomplete or incorrect applications may be rejected.

EXAM CENTERS

NEET SS is conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode across multiple cities in India. Candidates can choose their preferred exam city while filling the application form.

Key Points

The final allotment of exam city is done by NBEMS based on availability.

Candidates are advised to select multiple choices of cities to increase the chances of getting a convenient center.

Exam centers are spread across all major states and union territories of India.

The exam city slip is released a few days before the exam along with the admit card.

Example of Major Exam Cities (based on last year NEET SS):

Delhi

Mumbai

Kolkata

Chennai

Bangalore

Hyderabad

Pune

Lucknow

Chandigarh

Ahmedabad

Jaipur

Bhopal

Patna

Guwahati

Thiruvananthapuram

Note: The exact list of NEET SS exam centers will be announced by NBEMS when the official notification is released. Candidates must check the official website for the updated list before the exam.

ADMIT CARD

The NEET SS admit card is a mandatory document for appearing in the examination. It is issued by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) and contains important details about the candidate and exam.

Key Points:

Release Date:

The admit card is expected to be released a few days before the exam (as per last year, around 3–4 days before the exam).

Mode of Availability:

The admit card will be available only online on the official NBEMS website. No hard copy is sent by post.

How to Download:

Visit the official NBEMS website

Click on the NEET SS Admit Card link

Login using your registration number and password

Download and print the admit card

Details Mentioned on Admit Card:

Candidate’s name, roll number, and registration number

Exam date, reporting time, and exam slot

Exam center and address

Instructions for the exam

Mandatory Documents to Carry Along:

Printed copy of the admit card

A valid photo ID (Aadhaar card, PAN card, Passport, Driving License, etc.)

Important Instructions:

Check all details on the admit card carefully. Any discrepancy must be reported to NBEMS immediately.

Admit card must be kept safe until admission process is complete.

EXAM RESULT

The NEET SS result is released by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) and is a mandatory component for admission to DM, MCh, and DrNB Super Specialty courses.

Key Points:

Result Declaration:

The result is expected to be announced a few weeks after the exam.

Based on last year’s timeline, it may be declared by end of January 2026.

Mode of Declaration:

The result is published online only on the official NBEMS website.

No physical copies are sent to candidates.

Details Mentioned in the Result:

Candidate’s name and roll number

NEET SS score and total marks

Percentile and rank

Specialty-wise qualifying status

Merit List:

NBEMS prepares a specialty-wise merit list based on the NEET SS score.

Only candidates who meet the qualifying percentile are included in the merit list and become eligible for counselling.

Next Step After Result:

Qualified candidates must participate in the NEET SS counselling process to secure admission.

Counselling is conducted based on rank, seat availability, and choice of college.

Important Instructions:

Candidates should download and save a copy of their result for future reference.

Any discrepancy in marks or details should be reported to NBEMS immediately.

COUNSELLING PROCESS & CUTOFFS

The NEET SS counselling process is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) on behalf of NBEMS for all India quota seats. Only candidates who qualify NEET SS and meet the minimum cutoff are eligible. Eligible candidates must register online, fill their choice of colleges and courses, and participate in seat allotment rounds. Seats are allotted based on rank, choices, seat availability, and reservation norms. After allotment, candidates must report to the allotted institute for document verification to confirm admission. Additional mop-up or stray vacancy rounds may be conducted to fill leftover seats.

1. Counselling Authority

The NEET SS counselling is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) on behalf of the NBEMS for all India quota seats in DM, MCh, and DrNB Super Specialty courses.

2. Eligibility for Counselling

Only candidates who qualify the NEET SS exam and meet the minimum cutoff percentile for their specialty group are eligible to participate in counselling.

3. Registration and Choice Filling

Eligible candidates must register on the MCC portal, complete their profile, and fill in their preferred choices of courses and colleges.

4. Seat Allotment Rounds

Counselling is conducted in multiple rounds – usually Round 1, Round 2, and possibly a mop-up or stray vacancy round. Seats are allotted based on:

NEET SS rank

Choices filled by the candidate

Seat availability

Reservation norms, if applicable

5. Reporting and Document Verification

After seat allotment, candidates must report to the allotted institute for document verification and complete the admission formalities.

6. Stray Vacancy / Mop-Up Rounds

Additional rounds are conducted to fill leftover seats. In these rounds, candidates who meet the eligibility criteria but were not allotted seats earlier may participate.

7. Final Admission

After completing all rounds and verification, candidates are granted final admission to the allotted DM, MCh, or DrNB program.

NEET SS Cutoffs – Last Year (2025 / 2024)

Qualifying Percentile:

The minimum qualifying percentile for all groups is usually 50th percentile. Candidates must score equal to or above this percentile to be eligible for counselling.

Group-wise Cutoffs (Marks out of 600 – Indicative):

Anaesthesiology Group: Around 279 marks

Critical Care Medicine: Around 285 marks

ENT Group: Around 350 marks

Medical Group: Around 299 marks

Medical Oncology: Around 280 marks

Microbiology Group: Around 340 marks

Obstetrics & Gynaecology: Around 354 marks

Orthopaedics Group: Around 254 marks

Paediatrics Group: Around 287 marks

Pathology Group: Around 261 marks

Pharmacology Group: Around 315 marks

Psychiatry Group: Around 311 marks

Radiodiagnosis Group: Around 315 marks

Respiratory Medicine Group: Around 365 marks

Surgical Group: Around 285 marks

These represent the qualifying cutoffs to participate in counselling.

Expected Cutoffs for NEET SS 2026

Based on last year’s trends, the expected cutoff range for general category (marks out of 600) could be:

Medical Group: 300–310 marks

Anaesthesiology Group: 280–290 marks

Critical Care Medicine: 285–295 marks

ENT Group: 345–355 marks

Microbiology Group: 340–350 marks

Obstetrics & Gynaecology: 350–360 marks

Orthopaedics Group: 255–265 marks

Paediatrics Group: 290–300 marks

Pathology Group: 260–270 marks

Psychiatry Group: 310–320 marks

Radiodiagnosis Group: 315–325 marks

Respiratory Medicine Group: 365–375 marks

Surgical Group: 285–295 marks

Actual cutoffs may vary based on exam difficulty, number of candidates, and seat availability.

Important Notes

Cutoffs are usually defined as percentiles first, then converted to marks.

Competitive groups like Respiratory Medicine and ENT tend to have higher cutoffs.

In stray/mop-up rounds, cutoffs are sometimes relaxed to fill vacant seats.

Candidates should aim well above the expected cutoff to increase their chances of getting preferred seats.