NEXT is a major reform in Indian medical education introduced under the NMC Act 2020. It will replace final MBBS licensing exams and FMGE, creating a unified national assessment.
It also serves as the future basis for PG admissions, potentially replacing NEET PG.
| Introduced By | NMC |
|---|---|
| Replaces | Final MBBS Exams + FMGE |
| Applies To | Indian & Foreign MBBS Graduates |
| Structure | Step 1 + Step 2 |
| Mode | CBT + Clinical Exam |
| Status | Implementation in Progress |
| Category | Impact |
|---|---|
| Indian MBBS Students | Replaces final year exams & determines PG rank |
| Foreign Graduates | Replaces FMGE — must pass NEXT |
| Registered Doctors | No impact |
| Current MBBS Students | Depends on rollout timeline |
✔ NEXT Step 1 score will be used for MD/MS admissions
✔ Replaces NEET PG in future
✔ Single exam for licensing + PG ranking
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