NExT Exam for MBBS (Twice a Year): Mock Exam (July 28), Registration, Exam Dates, Syllabus, Pattern.
NExT Exam Highlights
NExT Syllabus
NExT Syllabus comprises six subjects, covering clinical, pre and para clinical areas. NExT 1 tests the theoretical knowledge of students in above subjects. Subjects of NExT 1 Syllabus are as follows:
Medicine & allied subjects
Paediatrics
Surgery & allied subjects
Otorhinolaryngology
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Ophthalmology
National Exit Test (NExT ) Pattern
NMC NExT exam pattern comprises exam mode, medium total number of questions its type and other details. NExT 1, theory exam will be held in online mode while NExT 2, practical or viva will be in offline mode. There will be 540 MCQs question in NExT 1. Those who will clear National exit Test paper 1 will be eligible for internship programme. Candidates will have to score 50% marks to qualify for NeXT paper 1. Candidates will have to clear both NExT 1 and NExT 2 to get admission into PG courses.
NExT Exam Pattern Important points
The exam will comprise two parts, NExT 1 and NExT 2
NExT 1 that is theory based will be held in online mode.
Total 540 MCQ based questions will be asked from 19 subjects in NExT 1
NExT 2 will be conducted only after the internship
NExT 2 or paper 2 will be practical exam which will be held by respective state colleges/universities
Score of paper 1 will be valid for 2 years to qualify Paper-2 practical exam
NExT Exam (National Exit Test ) Process
National Exit Test will be held in two steps, NExT 1 and NExT 2. NExT 1 will be a theoretical exam while NExT 2 paper will be a practical exam. Candidates who qualify for Step 1 will be eligible for an internship and later Step 2 practical exam. NMC will release the information brochure, explaining the application process and other crucial details regarding NExT PG exam.
NExT Step 1
NExT 1 will be held in a computer-based mode where a total of 540 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) will be asked. The paper will comprise six papers covering subjects of the third year/final MBBS course, Part 1 and Part 2. Candidates who completed the third year/Final MBBS course from a recognised medical college shall be eligible to appear in the examination. NExT MBBS will be held once a year prior to University Practical Examination for the III MBBS (Part2)/Final MBBS preceding Compulsory Rotating Internship. NMC NExT Step 1 supplementary examinations will be held once a year and candidates who failed in one or more of the 6 subjects can appear in the same. There is no restriction on the number of attempts in NExT exam. The only condition is candidates should have passed NExT 1 exam within 10 years of joining MBBS.
NExT Step 2
NExT Step 2 will be a Practical /Clinical and Viva-based exam. National Exit Test 2 will be held in person /live by the respective state Health Universities / Institutions. Paper 2 will comprise seven clinical subjects/disciplines. NExT paper 2 will be clinical case-based, simulated cases/patients aimed at evaluating practical /clinical skills, clinical decision-making and communication skills.
NExT Exam Dates
Tentative dates for NExT MBBS exam are as follows:
Events | Exam Date | Exam Result |
|---|---|---|
NExT Step 1 Regular | May/November | 1st week of June/ December |
3rd year MBBS /Final MBBS PART 2 Practical / Clinical University Examination | 1st week of June/December | 3rd week of June/December |
Internship | 1st week of July/January | 3rd week of July/January |
NExT Step 2 Regular | 3rd week of June/December | Last week of June/December |
NExT Step 2 Supplementary | 1st week of July/January | 3rd week of July/January |
Postgraduate Admission | May-June | 30-Jun-2024 |
Postgraduate course | 01-Jul-2024 | To be announced |
NExT Exam Eligibility Criteria
The National Exit Test will be valid for undergraduate medical students. Some of the eligibility criteria for NExT exam or National Exit Test as mentioned in the draft guidelines are as follows:
All undergraduate medical students pursuing MBBS from medical colleges approved by NMC
All Foreign Medical Graduates approved by NMC for the purpose of obtaining a licence to practice medicine as a registered medical practitioner in India
Any other person who has a medical degree for purpose such as pursuing an academic course, observership or any other purposes as may be specified and approved by NMC
NExT Application Form
Though the exam conducting body has not released any official notification regarding the application process, it is believed that NMC will be releasing an online application form for the NExT 2024 exam. Application dates for NExT 2024 will be released on the official website. NExT 2024 registration most likely will begin in the last week of October 2024. Candidates will have to register online to submit the application form for NExT 2024. The application process comprises registration, filling application form, uploading images, and paying registration fee. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria before applying for NExT PG exam.
NExT Exam Marking Scheme
Candidates will have to score minimum marks to qualify for the exam. The marks in NExT 1 shall be calculated as whole number which shall serve as the Raw Scores with appropriate decimals and subsequently corresponding Percentages (marks out of a maximum of 100) with appropriate decimals may be calculated if required. NExT 2 Exam results shall be declared as only Pass / Fail based on the acquisition of appropriate competence that is being evaluated.
NExT Exam Question Pattern
NExT 1 paper will be divided into three parts. The theory based exam will be held in 3-days comprising 6 papers. Out of 540 MCQ based questions in NExT 1, 65% will be based on problem solving and analytical skill, 25 % comprehension type and rest 10% will be recall based. The table given below comprises schedule of NExT 1. It must be noted the schedule given below is tentative, subject to feasibility and logistics.
Days | Subjects | Number of Questions | Allotted Time |
|---|---|---|---|
Day 1 | Medicine & allied subjects | 120 | 180 minutes |
Paediatrics | 60 | 90 minutes | |
Day 2 | Surgery & Allied | 120 | 180 minutes |
ENT | 60 | 90 minutes | |
Day 3 | Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 120 | 180 minutes |
Opthalomology | 60 | 90 minutes | |
Total |
| 540 | 810 minutes |
NExT Cut Off:
NExT Mock Exam
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Registration link: next.aiimsexams.ac.in/#
Exam Fee: 2000(UR)/1000(Others)
Date: 28th July 2023.
Time: Paper I- 9 am to 12 am,
Paper II -2:30 pm to 6:00 pm.
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- IMGs, FMGs and Doctors who want to join any PG Courses in country have to go through this NeXT exam.
- No restrictions for attempt in NExT 1 but one has to pass both steps of NExT within 10 years of "Joining" of MBBS Course.
- Candidate can give NExT - 1 to improve their scores to admission in PG Courses only after passing of NExT - 2.
- 50% (50 out of 100) is required in all 6 Papers to pass the NExT - 1 (Not 50 Percentile which is there for NEET PG).
- Candidate has to pass all 6 Papers with 50% Percentage Passing Criteria. If candidate can't pass in any subject in 1st attempt then he has to give NExT - 1 after 6 months for that subject. Only after that he will be considered as "PASS" in NExT - 1 and can start Internship.
- Score of NExT - 1 will be valid for 5 Years.
- If candidate is giving NExT - 1 to improve score, then score of NExT - 1 (which will be given last by candidate) will be considered to admission in PG Courses.
- To start internship :
- All those who already have licence to practice medicine and want to do PG Courses in India, have to only appear for NExT - 1.
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