NExT Exam: From Schedule, Eligibility to Number of Attempt; Check FAQs Here

NExT Exam 2023: The Government has already released a gazette notification on National Medical Commission (NMC)’s National Exit Test Regulations 2023 for the upcoming NExT examination. As per the Na

NExT Exam 2023: The Government has already released a gazette notification on National Medical Commission (NMC)’s National Exit Test Regulations 2023 for the upcoming NExT examination. As per the National Exit Test Regulations, 2023 PDF, the regulation includes guidelines on the NExT exam pattern, utility of the NExT score, eligibility criteria, and other details. In this article, we have tried to answer all of your important questions related to the NExT Exam. More information on the exam pattern and other important details can be found in the article below.

What is NExT exam?

The National Exit Test (NExT) will be held to

• Certify the eligibility of the medical graduate to register to practice the modern system of medicine in India and therefore serve as a Licentiate Examination.
• Determine the eligibility and ranking for the purpose of admission of those desirous of pursuing further Postgraduate Medical Education in the country in broad medical specialities and therefore serve as an entrance Examination for admission to courses of Postgraduate Medical Education.

Who Can Appear For the NExT Exam? Or Any Eligibility Criteria to Appear For the Exam?

The following shall undertake the National Exit Test (NExT)

1. All undergraduate medical students pursuing the degree of MBBS in all Medical Colleges as approved by the National Medical Commission including Institutes of National Importance.
2. All Foreign Medical Graduates fulfilling the requirement of foreign medical graduate Licentiate Regulation by the National Medical Commission for the purpose of obtaining a licence to practice medicine as a registered medical practitioner in India and for enrollment in the State Register or the National Register, as the case may be in such manner as may be specified by regulations.
3. Any other person with a Medical Degree for purposes such as pursuing an academic course, observership or any other purposes as may be specified and approved by the National Medical Commission through due notification or regulations from time to time.
4. All those who have been granted a Licence to practice and are Registered in the National Medical Register / State Medical Register as the case may as per applicable regulation at that time for such practice &who wish to take admission to Postgraduate courses in broad specialities.

What is the NExT Exam Pattern?

The NExT exam will be held in two steps. They are Step 1 and Step 2.  Check exam pattern below.

1. NExT Step 1 shall be a Theory Examination.
2. The Questions shall be one or more than one type of Multiple-Choice Type.
3. The Examinations shall be conducted through a Computer Based Online mode.
4. The Commission will specify by regulations and/or by notification the manner of conducting common counselling by the designated authority for admission to the postgraduate broad specialties seats in the medical institutions. The Government of India will decide and notify the agency of counseling of all broad specialties postgraduate seats.
5. The Examination shall consist of Six papers covering subjects of III MBBS /Final MBBS, both Part
   1 and Part 2: Medicine and allied disciplines, Surgery and allied disciplines, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Otorhinolaryngology, and Ophthalmology.

NEXT Step 2 shall be a Practical /Clinical and Viva Voce Examination covering seven clinical subjects/disciplines.

• The examination shall be Objective Structured, Clinical Case Based, Simulated Cases /Patients aimed at evaluating Practical /Clinical skills, clinical decision-making and communication skills expected of an Indian Medical Graduate.
• The examination shall be held in person and shall be conducted by the respective state Health Universities / Institutions following the standards and guidelines provided by the Commission. Where state Health Universities do not exist, the Commission shall decide on the University/ Institution authorized to conduct NExT Step 2 for respective college.

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