NEET SS 2022, Super Specialty DM/ MCh Courses – Detail, Admission Results and Counseling

Read about NEET SS, Entrance exam for admission to Super Specialty Medical courses in India. National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test- SuperSpecialty, NEET SS is for admission to DM, M.Ch. and DrNB Super Specialty Courses in all MCI approved Medical Colleges, Institutions and  universities in India. Read this article to know about NEET SS, NEET SS Scope, NEET SS examination fee and NEET SS pattern and syllabus. Read this article to know about NEET SS 2022 examination, NEET SS 2022 Syllabus and Exam Pattern, NEET SS 2022 Important Dates and Fees , NEET SS 2022 Result and list of universities and Colleges offering Super Speciality courses in India. Qualifying NEET-SS is mandatory for entry to DM/MCh/DrNB Courses under various Universities/ Institutions in the country.

National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) shall conduct the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Superspecialty (NEET-SS) 2022.

About NEET SS 2022 – Super Specialty Courses Entrance Examination

NEET SS is an eligibility-cum-ranking examination, a single entrance examination to various DM, M.Ch. and DrNB Courses as per the Indian Medical Council Act 2019.

Please note NEET SS is a single window entrance examination for all DM, MCh and DrNB Super Speciality courses in India. No other entrance examination, either at state or institution level, shall be valid for entry to DM/MCh/DrNB Super specialty courses as per the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Act, 2016 w.e.f. 2017 admission session.

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Scope of NEET SS

National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Super Specialty (NEET SS) exam is a single eligibility cum entrance examination for admission to Super Specialty Courses. NEET SS is for admission to Super Specialty courses and will include the following

1. All DM, and MCh courses in the country including all Private Medical Colleges, Institutions & Universities/Deemed Universities all across the country
2. All DM, and MCh courses at Armed Forces Medical Services Institutions.
3. All DrNB Super-Specialty Courses (except Direct 6 Years DrNB Courses)

Institutions not filled through NEET SS

The following Medical institutions in India are not covered by centralized admissions for DM and MCh seats through NEET SS

1. AIIMS, New Delhi
2. PGIMER, Chandigarh
3. JIPMER, Puducherry
4. NIMHANS, Bengaluru
5. Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum

No State Government/Private Medical college/Universities shall be conducting any separate entrance for admission to their DM/MCh Courses.

Who can Apply for NEET SS Exam?

Candidates who are in possession of recognized post graduate medical Degree/Provisional Pass Certificate (MD/MS/DNB) or an equivalent recognized qualification or are likely to be in possession of the same by the prescribed cut-off date for a particular admission session in accordance with eligible feeder specialty qualifications for super specialty courses, can apply for NEET-SS.

Qualifying Criteria and Validity

Candidates with the 50th percentile or above shall be declared as qualified in NEET-SS exam within their respective specialty. NEET Result is valid for the current admission session only.

Overview of NEET SS Exam

Purpose of Examination	NEET SS is a Qualifying cum Ranking Examination for admission to DM/M.Ch./DrNB courses
Periodicity	Annual
Pattern of examination	MCQ based with single correct response
No. of items (questions)	There shall be a separate question paper for each super specialty course/ clubbed group. total # of question in each question paper shall be 150 which shall be divided into 2 parts
Time Allotted	Only one Super speciality / clubbed group : 1hr 45 minutesCandidates who have opted for 2 super speciality courses / clubbed group : 3 hours 30 minutes
Negative marking	Yes, 1 Marks shall be deducted for incorrect response. 4 Marks shall be awarded for correct response
Syllabus	As per Post Graduate Medical Education Regulation
Mode of conduct	Computer based
Criteria for passing the examination	Minimum percentile of 50 in the concerned specialty
Seat Allotment	Merit Based Counseling conducted as per PG Medical Education Regulations
Reservation of seats	As per applicable guidelines /Regulation / Govt. Policy
Last date of Online Application	4th August 2022 (till 23:55 hrs)
Test Dates	1st & 2nd September 2022
Declaration of Results	By 15th September 2022

NEET SS Exam Pattern and Syllabus

Pattern and Duration

• 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.
• Pattern of examination : 40% of the questions shall be from the feeder broad specialty course and the remaining 60% shall be from the super specialty course selected by the candidate at the time online submission of application form.

Paper	detail	No of MCQs	Time Allocated
Part A	shall comprise of MCQs from the eligible feeder broad specialty course(s)	40	40 mins
Part B	pertaining to the concerned super specialty	60	60 Mins

• The question paper will have only single correct response. The exam will only contain multiple choice questions, each with four (4) options and only one (1) correct/best response.
• There will be a separate question paper for all the specialties mentioned below
• The level of examination will be of PG exit level in the concerned specialty as per the latest curriculum notified / adopted by Medical Council of India in the concerned MD/MS qualification.
• The duration of the test : 3½ hours ( if 1 super speciality course/ clubbed group than 1 hour 45 minutes)
• Each correct response will carry 4 marks
• Negative Marking:  25% negative marking for incorrect answers.
• No marks will be deducted for unattempted questions.
• A candidate can appear for only one specialty.

NEET SS is conducted in all specialties for which MD/MS/DNB degree is eligible for pursuing Super Specialty DM/MCh. NEET-SS 2018 will be conducted in the following specialties:

1. Anaesthesiology
2. Biochemistry
3. Emergency Medicine
4. General Medicine
5. General Surgery
6. Microbiology
7. Obstetrics & Gynaecology
8. Orthopedics
9. Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
10. Paediatrics
11. Pathology
12. Pharmacology
13. Physiology
14. Psychiatry
15. Radiodiagnosis
16. Radiotherapy
17. Respiratory Medicine

Certain Super Specialties which have less number of seats and have a single common feeder broad specialty course have been clubbed together. Each clubbed group of super specialties shall be treated as one for the purpose of online submission of the application form and generation of the question paper. All Super Specialty courses which have been clubbed are tabulated below:

#	Name of the Super Specialty Courses which have been clubbed together
1	a. Neuro Radiology b. Interventional Radiology
2	a. Cardiac Anesthesia b. Organ Transplant Anaesthesia& Critical Care c. Paediatric and Neonatal Anaesthesia
3	a. Neonatology b. Pediatric Gastroenterology c. Pediatric Cardiology d. Paediatric Nephrology e. Paediatric Oncology f.Paediatric Hepatology
4	a. Surgical Gastroenterology/G.I. Surgery b. HepatoPancreato Biliary Surgery
5	a. Vascular Surgery b. Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgery c. Thoracic Surgery d. Paediatric Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery

Allocation of time for NEET-SS 2018

Refer to below table for allocation of time on 1st and 2nd August 2022 for NEET SS 2022 examination

Activities	01.09.2022 Morning Shift	01.09.2022 Afternoon Shift	02.09.2022 Morning Shift	02.09.2022 Afternoon Shift
Entry and Registration Starts	7:00 AM	12:00 PM	7:00 AM	12:00 PM
Entry closes	8:30 AM	1:30 PM	8:30 AM	1:30 PM
Grant access for Candidate Login	8:45 AM	1:45 PM	8:45 AM	1:45 PM
Candidates log in to read instructions	8:50 AM	1:50 PM	8:50 AM	1:50 PM
Exam Start Time	9:00 AM	2:00 PM	9:00 AM	2:00 PM
Exam End Time	11:30 AM	4:30 PM	11:30 AM	4:30 PM

Eligibility Criteria For Neet-SS 2018

Candidates who have a recognised PG medical degree (MD/MS/DNB)/ Provisional Pass Certificate or an equivalent recognised qualification or likely to be in possession by 15th July 2018 are eligable for super specialty courses as mentioned below

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)

NEET SS Important Dates

The result for NEET-SS 2022 will be declared by 15th September 2022.

NEET SS Entrance Exam Fees

Refer to below table for examination fees for NEET SS. The below fee is inclusive of examination fees and information bulletin. Students can pay the fees through Credit Card, Debit Card or through Internet Banking.

NEET SS Exam Fee

Rs. 4250

NEET SS exam Test Centers

Candidates have the option of choosing their test centre through the online registration & scheduling system. Refer to the below list for various cities where NEET-SS 2022 test centres are located

#	City
1	Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar
2	Agartala
3	Ajmer
4	Bengaluru
5	Bhatinda
6	Bhopal
7	Bhubhneswar
8	Bikaner
9	Chennai
10	Coimbatore
11	Delhi NCR
12	Ernakulam
13	Guntur
14	Guwahati
15	Haldwani
16	Hubballi (Hubli)
17	Hyderabad
18	Indore
19	Jaipur
20	Jammu
21	Kannur
22	Kanpur
23	Kohima
24	Kolkata
25	Kollam
26	Kozhikode
27	Lucknow
28	Madurai
29	Meerut
30	Mohali
31	Mumbai
32	Mysuru (Mysore)
33	Nagpur
34	Panjim
35	Patiala
36	Patna
37	Puducherry
38	Pune
39	Raipur
40	Rajahmundry
41	Ranchi
42	Salem
43	Shillong
44	Sikar
45	Thiruvanathapuram
46	Thrissur
47	Tiruchirappalli
48	Tirunelveli
49	Varanasi
50	Vijaywada
51	Visakhapatnam

NEET SS Counseling Important Dates

There shall be a common counseling for all Superspecialty seats (DM, MCh and DrNB Super specialty) of NEET-SS 2022 at National Level to be conducted by the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Government of India.

1st Round of Counseling Admission	By 31st July
Last date for joining the allotted college  and the course	Between 1st  to 7th August
2nd round of counseling/admission	By 20th August
Last date of joining for the 2nd round of counseling/admission	By 27th August
Commencement of academic session/term	1st August
Last date up to which students can be admitted/joined against vacancies arising due to any reason	31st August

NEET-SS 2022 Results

1.	ANAESTHESIA GROUP
2.	ENT GROUP
3.	MEDICAL GROUP
4.	MICROBIOLOGY GROUP
5.	OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY GROUP
6.	ORTHOPAEDICS GROUP
7.	PAEDIATRIC GROUP
8.	PATHOLOGY GROUP
9.	PHARMACOLOGY GROUP
10.	PSYCHIATRY GROUP
11.	RADIODIAGNOSIS GROUP
12.	RESPIRATORY MEDICINE GROUP
13.	SURGICAL GROUP