NExT - National Exit Test

NExT Exam 2025 for MBBS Latest Updates, Dates, Exam Pattern, Syllabus

The NeXT exam for MBBS will come into effect from August next year. The NeXT exam MBBS will replace the current NEET PG and FMGE tests for medical courses at the postgraduate level. The full form is the National Exit Test and the NeXT mock test scheduled for the 28th of July has also been cancelled. It is now expected to come into effect next year itself. The test will thus be an easy gateway to obtain the license for practicing medicine in India.

NExT Latest Updates

The NeXT exam NEET PG will be implemented from August, 2025 (most likely) for the Step 1
Step 2 will take place sometime in February, 2026, as per reports
The examination is supposed to be valid for MBBS students from the batch of 2020 onwards
It will also be held twice every year in May and November, and the conducting body will most likely be AIIMS, New Delhi
There will be the practical and theory tests
Registration for the NeXT exam mock test began on 28^th June at aiimsexams.ac.in
The last date for the mock application form submission was the 10^th of July
However, it was later cancelled by the NMC

What is the National Exit Test (NExT)?

The NeXT exam or National Exit Test will be held for admission to post-graduate courses after MBBS. It will be a licentiate examination that will be mandatory for undergraduate medical students to practice in India. Those qualifying MBBS in the country or even from abroad will have to clear this test for registration with the MCI (Medical Council of India). The test will be held by AIIMS Delhi twice every year. More details are expected soon on the official website.

NExT PG 2025 Exam Highlights

Name	National Exit Test
Conducting Body	AIIMS
Date	August 2025 (likely)
Level	Postgraduate
Purpose	Medical license to practice in India and replacement for NEET PG and FMGE
Mode	Online
Frequency	Twice every year
Question Type	MCQ

NExT Mock Exam

The NeXT exam mock test registration was initiated on the 28^th of June by AIIMS. Candidates were required to submit their application forms with basic information and get the EUC (Exam Unique Code) by the 10^th of July. However, it was eventually cancelled, with further announcements awaited.

NExT Exam (National Exit Test) Process

The NeXT exam process involves the following:

NeXT 1- theoretical paper (those qualifying will be eligible for the internship and Step 2)
NeXT 2- practical examination
Step 1 will be computer-based with 540 MCQs (including six papers covering subjects of the final/third year MBBS course, Part 1 and 2). Those completing this year from a recognized medical college can appear in the test
The examination will take place once every year before the University Practical Examination for the III MBBS (Part 2)/Final MBBS preceding
NeXT Step 1 supplementary examinations will take place once every year and those failing in one or more of the six subjects may appear
There are no restrictions on the number of attempts with the condition that candidates should pass Step 1 within 10 years of joining the MBBS program
Step 2 will be a clinical/practical and viva-based examination and will take place live/in person courtesy of the respective health universities/institutions of states
It will have seven clinical disciplines/subjects and will have simulated patients/cases and clinical decision-making aspects involved

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NExT Exam Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate medical students can apply (those pursuing MBBS from NMC-approved medical colleges)
Foreign medical graduates with NMC approval are eligible to appear
Any other person with a medical degree for academic courses/observership/other purposes as specified may be eligible

NExT 2025 Application Form

The NeXT exam application form is expected to be released before the official examination next year in August, as per reports. The NMC/AIIMS may release the form soon with announcements expected for registration in the last week or month of 2024.

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NExT Exam Syllabus

Medicine and allied subjects
Otorhinolaryngology
Pediatrics surgery and allied subjects
Ophthalmology
Gynecology and Obstetrics
ENT

NExT Exam Pattern

NeXT 1 theory paper will be held in online mode
NeXT 2 will be a practical/viva paper held in the offline mode
NeXT 1 will have 540 MCQs and those clearing it will be eligible for internship programs and Step 2 (at least 50% marks required)
Both NeXT 1 and 2 have to be cleared for PG course admission
Score of the first paper will be valid for two years to qualify for the second paper
The marks will be calculated as whole numbers, which will be the raw scores and corresponding percentages will be calculated if needed
NeXT 2 results will only be declared as fail/pass based on the evaluation of suitable competence of candidates

NExT Qualifying Criteria

Candidates will have to score the minimum cut off marks for qualifying. The minimum marks will be 50% or half of the maximum possible raw score for NeXT Step 1. The criteria for Step 2 will be the satisfactory demonstration of required competencies and the result will be Pass/Fail.

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NExT Cut Off

The cuff off will be 50% for the NeXT 1 examination. The second paper will only have Pass or Fail as the result.

NExT Exam FAQ’s

Who is eligible for NExT exam?

Those pursuing undergraduate medical courses are eligible, along with foreign medical graduates wishing to study and practice in India.

How many attempts for NExT?

There are no limits on the number of attempts, although candidates should pass Step 1 within 10 years of joining their MBBS programs.

What is the NExT exam syllabus?

The syllabus comprises several subjects, including ENT, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Otorhinolaryngology, Pharmacology, and more.

What is the cost of NExT exam?

The details regarding the same are yet to be released by the authorities.

What is the NExT level of MBBS?

This means the qualifying examination for pursuing postgraduate studies after MBBS and practicing medicine in India.

Which MBBS batch will give the NExT exam?

The third/final year MBBS batch will take the NeXT examination.

Is NExT 2 compulsory?

Students may exit after completing the Step 1 paper.

Is the NExT exam MCQ based?

Yes, Step 1 of the NeXT examination is MCQ-based.

Does NExT have negative marking?

As of now, details are yet to be declared regarding the same.

What is the difference between NEET PG and NExT exam?

NEET PG is for admission to postgraduate medical courses. However, the NeXT or Exit Test will be not only for postgraduate admission, but also for granting licenses to final-year MBBS students.

What are the benefits of the NExT exam?

The NeXT exam will replace the FMGE and NEET PG and standardize postgraduate medical education and licenses for practicing in India. It will offer a common benchmark for aspirants.

Is FMGE replaced by NExT?

Yes, the NeXT examination will replace the FMGE and NEET PG examinations from next year as per reports.

Which is the most demanding branch in NEET PG?

Some of the most demanding branches in NEET PG include radiology, general medicine, general surgery, pediatrics, dermatology, anesthesiology, orthopedics, psychiatry, and emergency medicine.

NExT - National Exit Test

NExT Exam 2025 for MBBS Latest Updates, Dates, Exam Pattern, Syllabus

NExT Latest Updates

What is the National Exit Test (NExT)?

NExT PG 2025 Exam Highlights

NExT Mock Exam

NExT Exam (National Exit Test) Process

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NExT Exam Eligibility Criteria

NExT 2025 Application Form

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NExT Exam Syllabus

NExT Exam Pattern

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