The dates for the NEET SS 2025 exam have been officially changed. This important exam for doctors who wish to pursue super-speciality medical courses will now take place on December 27 and December 28, 2025 . Earlier, the exam was planned for November 7 and November 8, 2025. This means the exam has been pushed back by more than a month. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) announced this change, stating it has approval from the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW).
NEET SS 2025: New Exam Dates Confirmed
The NEET SS 2025 exam, which was initially set for November 7 and November 8, 2025 , will now be held on December 27 and December 28, 2025 . This delay gives candidates extra time to prepare for the test. NBEMS confirmed this update, adding that the new dates have been approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW).
Application Forms and Information Booklet Expected Soon
Students who are planning to apply for NEET SS 2025 should know that the official information booklet, which contains all rules and details, and the online application form will be made available very soon. Candidates are expected to be able to apply online starting from the fourth week of October 2025 and the application window will close in the fourth week of November 2025 . It is important for all interested applicants to regularly check the official website of NBEMS for these announcements. This will help them apply on time and avoid any last-minute rush or missing deadlines.
The National Board of Examinations (NBE) had first shared the expected exam dates for NEET SS 2025 on August 4, 2025 . At that time, these dates were clearly mentioned as 'tentative', which means they were not final and could change. Now, those provisional dates have been officially changed to the new December schedule.
Understanding the NEET SS Exam
NEET SS stands for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Super Specialty. It is a very important national-level entrance exam for medical graduates in India. This exam allows them to gain admission into various Super Specialty medical courses, such as advanced studies in Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Plastic Surgery, and many others. It is a gateway for doctors to specialize further in their medical careers.
The NEET SS exam is conducted entirely in a computer-based mode (CBT) . The total time given to complete the exam is 2 hours and 30 minutes, or 150 minutes . The exam tests candidates on their knowledge across 15 different super-speciality subjects . When filling out the application form, each candidate must carefully choose the specific question paper group that matches their desired super-speciality. The exam papers are arranged in a way that prevents any clash of dates or time slots, allowing candidates to potentially appear for more than one paper if they meet the eligibility criteria.
NEET SS 2025: Exam Day Schedule
Candidates appearing for the NEET SS 2025 exam should note the timings for both the morning and evening shifts:
| Event | Morning Shift | Evening Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Reporting time for candidates | 07:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Last entry for the examination | 08:30 AM | 01:30 PM |
| Candidate gets access to log-in window | 08:45 AM | 01:45 PM |
| Candidate allowed to log in | 08:50 AM | 01:50 PM |
| Exam Starts | 09:00 AM | 02:00 PM |
| Exam Concludes | 11:30 AM | 04:30 PM |
It is important to reach the exam centre on time. Late entry will not be allowed. Make sure you check your admit card for exact reporting times and other important instructions to ensure a smooth exam experience.
