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NEXT Exam

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.

Quick Facts

Introduced ByNMC
ReplacesFinal MBBS Exams + FMGE
Applies ToIndian & Foreign MBBS Graduates
StructureStep 1 + Step 2
ModeCBT + Clinical Exam
StatusImplementation in Progress

Exam Structure

NEXT Step 1

  • Computer-based MCQ exam
  • Covers entire MBBS syllabus
  • Used for PG admission ranking
  • Required to qualify for Step 2

NEXT Step 2

  • Clinical / Practical (OSCE)
  • Tests diagnosis & patient care
  • Mandatory for licensing
  • Grants eligibility for practice

Who is Affected?

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 & PG Admissions

✔ NEXT Step 1 score will be used for MD/MS admissions

✔ Replaces NEET PG in future

✔ Single exam for licensing + PG ranking

Implementation Status

  • NMC guidelines released
  • Pilot testing ongoing
  • FMGE still active temporarily
  • NEET PG continues during transition

How Specsmeditrack Helps

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Step 1 Preparation Plan
PG Strategy Planning
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