NEET SS

🏛️ Counselling Authority

There is a common national counselling process for all Super Specialty seats, including:
• DM courses
• MCh courses
• DrNB Super Specialty courses

The counselling is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.

NBEMS conducts the NEET-SS examination, while the MCC is responsible only for the counselling and seat allotment process.

📋 Role of MCC

• Conducting online counselling for 100% All India Quota Super Specialty seats
• Allotting seats based on merit, choice, and eligibility
• Publishing seat allotment results
• Managing counselling rounds and reporting procedures

Candidates must regularly check the MCC website for counselling schedules, notices, and updates.

🔵 Round 1 Counselling Schedule

🟢 Round 2 Counselling Schedule

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📋 Scope of NEET-SS

NEET-SS is conducted as the single eligibility-cum-entrance examination for admission to Super Specialty medical courses. The examination covers admissions to the following programs across the country:

• All DM (Doctorate of Medicine) courses in India, including those offered by private medical colleges, universities, and deemed universities.
• All MCh (Magister Chirurgiae) courses across medical institutions in the country.
• All DM / MCh courses in Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) institutions.
• All DrNB Super Specialty courses, except the Direct 6-year DrNB Super Specialty programs.

Through NEET-SS, candidates compete for Super Specialty seats across participating institutions, and admission is granted based on NEET-SS merit and centralized counselling.

🚫 Institutions Not Covered Under NEET-SS

The following institutions have traditionally not been included under NEET-SS for admission to DM / MCh courses:

1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi and other AIIMS institutes offering Super Specialty programs
2. Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
3. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry
4. National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru
5. Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram

These institutes conduct their own admission processes for Super Specialty programs. Candidates should confirm the final list in the NEET-SS 2026 Information Bulletin.

📞 Application & Payment Queries

For queries related to application form submission, refund of failed transactions, or payment gateway issues, contact the NBEMS Candidate Care Support at +91-7996165333, or write to NBEMS through the helpline portal accessible through applicant login.

📋 Eligibility & Document Queries

For queries related to eligibility or documents, candidates can write to the NBEMS Communication Web Portal. The Information Bulletin with eligibility criteria, fee structure, and scheme of examination is available on the NBEMS website.

1. MD / DNB Anaesthesiology

• DM / DrNB Cardiac Anaesthesia
• DM / DrNB Neuro Anaesthesia
• DM / DrNB Critical Care Medicine
• DM Organ Transplant Anaesthesia & Critical Care
• DM Paediatric & Neonatal Anaesthesia
• DM / DrNB Medical Genetics

2. MD / DNB Biochemistry

• DM / DrNB Clinical Haematology
• DM / DrNB Medical Genetics

3. MD / DNB Emergency Medicine

• DM / DrNB Critical Care Medicine
• DM / DrNB Medical Genetics

4. MS / DNB Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)

• MCh Head & Neck Surgery
• DM / DrNB Medical Genetics
• MCh / DrNB Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
• MCh / DrNB Surgical Oncology
• MCh / DrNB Neurosurgery

5. MD / DNB General Medicine

• DM / DrNB Clinical Haematology
• DM / DrNB Nephrology
• DM / DrNB Medical Oncology
• DM / DrNB Endocrinology
• DM / DrNB Cardiology
• DM Pulmonary Medicine
• DM / DrNB Neurology
• DM / DrNB Medical Gastroenterology
• DM Hepatology
• DM / DrNB Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology
• DM / DrNB Infectious Disease
• DM / DrNB Critical Care Medicine
• DM / DrNB Medical Genetics

6. MS / DNB General Surgery

• MCh / DrNB Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
• MCh / DrNB Surgical Gastroenterology (GI Surgery)
• MCh Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery
• MCh / DrNB Urology
• MCh / DrNB Vascular Surgery
• MCh / DrNB Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery
• DrNB Thoracic Surgery
• MCh Paediatric Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery
• MCh / DrNB Neurosurgery
• MCh / DrNB Paediatric Surgery
• MCh / DrNB Surgical Oncology
• MCh Head & Neck Surgery
• MCh Endocrine Surgery
• DM / DrNB Medical Genetics

7. MD / DNB Microbiology

• DM Virology
• DM / DrNB Infectious Disease
• DM / DrNB Medical Genetics

8. MS / DNB Orthopaedics

• MCh Paediatric Orthopaedics
• MCh Hand Surgery
• DM / DrNB Medical Genetics
• MCh / DrNB Surgical Oncology

9. MD / MS / DNB Obstetrics & Gynaecology

• MCh / DrNB Gynaecological Oncology
• MCh Reproductive Medicine & Surgery
• DM / DrNB Medical Genetics

10. MD / DNB Paediatrics

• DM / DrNB Clinical Haematology
• DM / DrNB Endocrinology
• DM Pulmonary Medicine
• DM / DrNB Paediatric Neurology
• DM / DrNB Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology
• DM / DrNB Infectious Disease
• DM / DrNB Critical Care Medicine
• DM Paediatric Cardiology
• DM Paediatric Gastroenterology
• DM Paediatric Hepatology
• DM Paediatric Nephrology
• DM Paediatric Oncology
• DM / DrNB Neonatology
• DM / DrNB Cardiology
• DM / DrNB Nephrology
• DM Hepatology
• DM / DrNB Neurology
• DM / DrNB Medical Oncology
• DrNB Paediatric Critical Care
• DM / DrNB Medical Genetics

11. MD / DNB Pathology

• DM / DrNB Clinical Haematology
• DM Onco-Pathology
• DM / DrNB Medical Genetics

12. MD / DNB Psychiatry

• DM Geriatric Mental Health
• DM Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
• DM / DrNB Medical Genetics

13. MD / DNB Pharmacology

• DM Clinical Pharmacology
• DM / DrNB Medical Genetics

14. MD / DNB Radiodiagnosis / Radiology

• DM / DrNB Interventional Radiology
• DM Neuroradiology
• DM / DrNB Medical Genetics

15. MD / DNB Respiratory Medicine

• DM Pulmonary Medicine
• DM / DrNB Infectious Disease
• DM / DrNB Cardiology
• DM / DrNB Critical Care Medicine
• DM / DrNB Medical Genetics

16. MD / DNB Radiation Oncology

• DM / DrNB Medical Oncology
• DM / DrNB Medical Genetics

17. MD Tropical Medicine

• DM / DrNB Infectious Disease
• DM / DrNB Medical Genetics

18. MS Traumatology & Surgery

• MCh / DrNB Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
• MCh / DrNB Neurosurgery
• MCh / DrNB Vascular Surgery
• DM / DrNB Medical Genetics

19. Any Other MD / MS / DNB Broad Specialty Qualification

• DM / DrNB Medical Genetics

📄 Qualifying Degree

Candidates must possess a recognized MD / MS / DNB degree in the feeder specialty to be eligible for NEET-SS 2026.

📅 Cut-off Date

The cut-off date for completion of the qualifying PG degree for NEET-SS 2026 is as specified in the NEET-SS 2026 Information Bulletin available on the NBEMS website (natboard.edu.in).

🏥 Medical Registration

Candidates must also hold permanent registration with NMC / State Medical Council / NBEMS.

📋 Feeder Specialty List

Eligibility for each super specialty course is determined strictly according to the feeder specialty list prescribed by NBEMS.

📌 Key Rules

• Counselling applications can only be submitted online through the MCC website.
• Candidates should fill the application form themselves.
• A candidate can submit the counselling application only once.
• Submission of multiple applications may lead to cancellation of candidature.
• Registering for counselling does not guarantee seat allotment.

Candidates must ensure that all information provided during registration is correct and accurate, as MCC will not modify any information once submitted.

🔵 Round 1

The first round includes the following steps:

1. Online registration with payment of registration fee and security deposit
2. Choice filling and choice locking
3. Seat allotment process
4. Publication of Round-1 results
5. Reporting to the allotted institute

Candidates allotted seats must report to the allotted medical college within the specified time.

🟡 Round 2

Round-2 acts as an upgradation round. Steps involved include:

1. Fresh registration for candidates who did not register in Round-1
2. Fresh choice filling
3. Seat allotment
4. Publication of Round-2 results
5. Reporting to the allotted institute

Candidates who wish to upgrade their seat must submit willingness for upgradation during Round-1 reporting. If a candidate is allotted a seat in Round-2, the seat allotted in Round-1 is automatically cancelled.

⚖️ Reservation Policy

As per Supreme Court judgments, there is currently no reservation in Super Specialty courses, including:

• DM
• MCh
• DrNB Super Specialty courses

However, based on a Supreme Court order dated 16 March 2022, the State of Tamil Nadu provides 50% reservation for in-service candidates, and counselling for these candidates is conducted by the Tamil Nadu State authorities.

🖥️ Registration Process

Qualified candidates must register online on the MCC website to participate in counselling. The registration process includes:

1. Online registration on the MCC portal
2. Payment of counselling fees
3. Creation of login credentials
4. Choice filling and choice locking
5. Seat allotment based on merit and preferences

Choice filling must be done carefully because choices once locked cannot be modified. If candidates fail to fill choices after registration, they will not be allotted any seat.

🧾 Fee Structure

🔒 Security Deposit Rules

The security deposit is refunded after completion of counselling, provided the candidate does not violate counselling rules.

The deposit may be forfeited if:
• The candidate does not join the allotted seat
• The admission is cancelled due to incorrect information

💳 Refund of Security Deposit

The refundable security deposit is processed after completion of all counselling rounds.

• Refund is initiated within 15 days after counselling completion
• The process may take up to 30 days
• The refund is credited to the same bank account or card used for payment

Candidates should keep the bank account used for payment active until the refund process is completed.

📄 Documents Required for Admission

Candidates must carry original documents while reporting to the allotted institute. Required documents include:

• Provisional Allotment Letter issued by MCC
• NEET-SS 2026 Admit Card issued by NBEMS
• NEET-SS 2026 Result / Rank Letter
• MBBS Degree Certificate or Provisional Certificate
• MD / MS / DNB Degree Certificate in the concerned specialty
• Permanent Registration Certificate issued by NMC / State Medical Council / NBEMS
• Proof of date of birth (High School certificate / Passport / Aadhaar / Voter ID etc.)

Candidates without original documents will not be permitted to complete admission.

⚠️ Important Instructions for Candidates

Candidates participating in NEET-SS counselling should follow these instructions:

• Register on the MCC website only through the official portal.
• Verify all information carefully before submitting the application form.
• Keep login credentials confidential.
• Check the MCC website regularly for counselling updates and results.
• Confirm the fee structure and bond conditions of colleges before filling choices.

Candidates should also retain the mobile number and email ID used during NEET-SS registration, as the same contact details will be used for counselling communication.