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NEET UG

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate), or NEET (UG), previously known as the All India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT), is a nationwide entrance exam for students aspiring to pursue undergraduate degrees in medical (MBBS), dental (BDS), AYUSH (BAMS, BUMS, BHMS, BSMS), and BVSc courses at government and private institutions in India. It is also required for students planning to obtain their primary medical qualification abroad. The exam is administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA), which forwards the results to the Directorate General of Health Services under the Ministry of Education and to State Counselling Authorities for the allocation of seats. NEET-UG replaced the All India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT) along with various other state and medical college pre-medical exams. However, due to legal challenges, it was not conducted in 2014 and 2015. NEET-UG serves as a single entrance exam for admissions to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and BVSc courses nationwide. It is one of the largest exams in India based on the number of registered applicants." With the enactment of the NMC Act in September 2019, NEET-UG became the sole entrance test for admissions to all medical colleges in India, including the All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), which previously held their own separate exams.

NEET PG

The National Eligibility Entrance Test (Postgraduate) (or NEET (PG)) is a qualifying and ranking examination in India, for students who wish to study various postgraduate Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Surgery (MS), Diplomate of National Board (DNB), Doctorate of National Board (direct 6-year course in the field of Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Pediatric Surgery) and diploma courses, in government or private medical colleges in This exam replaced the All India Postgraduate Medical Entrance Examination (AIPGMEE). The exam is administered by the National Board of Examinations. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) oversees counselling and seat allocation. NEET PG is a computer-based entrance exam for admission to MD/MS and PG diploma programs given by government, private, Deemed/Central, ESIC, and AFMS medical institutes across India. Students can acquire admission to medical colleges using NEET. The National Board of Education (NBE) conducts this exam online once a year for admission to major medical colleges around the country. All medical graduates who wish to pursue PG courses at the leading medical institutes should be aware of this exam.

NEET SS

NEET SS stands for National Eligibility and Entrance Test for Super Specialty Courses. It is a national-level entrance examination held in India for admission to several super specialty courses in medicine and surgery. The National Board of Examinations (NBE), an autonomous agency within the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, administers NEET-SS. Objective: NEET SS aims to ensure a standardized and merit-based selection process for admission to super specialty courses throughout India. By replacing several entry tests previously administered by specific institutions and jurisdictions, it promotes transparency and justice in the selection process. Super specialty Courses: Super specialty courses, such as DM and MCh programs, offer in-depth training and specialization in a wide range of medical and surgical specialties that are not covered by postgraduate degrees such as MD, MS, or DNB. These courses are designed for medical professionals who want to become specialists in fields such as cardiology, neurology, endocrinology, oncology, urology, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, plastic surgery, and others.

NEET MDS

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Masters of dentistry Surgery, abbreviated as NEET MDS, is an entrance exam held by the NBE for admission to all postgraduate dentistry courses offered by Indian institutions. The NEET MDS test is an annual online eligibility and ranking examination. Most dental universities across the country accept these scores. The test offers a total of 6,501 Masters of Dental Surgery (MDS) seats under the All India Quota (AIQ), 50% state quota seats, and 100% seats at deemed/central institutions and private colleges. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will conduct the counselling process following the declaration of the NEET MDS result. NEET-MDS is an eligibility-cum-ranking examination stipulated as the single entrance test for admission to various MDS courses under the Dentists Act of 1948 (as amended from time to time). No other entrance examination, whether at the state or institutional level, shall be valid for admission to MDS courses. NEET-MDS is required for admission to MDS courses at various universities/institutions across the country.