The medical entrance exam is an essential part of a student's life who aspires to pursue a career in medicine. It is the first step towards realizing their dream of becoming a doctor. In India, admission to all government and private medical colleges are provided on the basis of NEET UG and NEET PG entrance examinations. Here are some of the important medical entrance exams conducted in India:

Medical Entrance Exams in India

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET UG)
NEET UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate) is the a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission into undergraduate medical courses such as MBBS, BDS, and other allied medical courses. The admission to undergraduate medical courses in all private and govt medical colleges in India are conducted on the basis of NEET UG score.

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National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Postgraduate (NEET PG)

NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Postgraduate) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) for admission into postgraduate medical courses such as MD/MS/Diploma. Admission to all medical postgraduate courses in all private and government medical colleges in India are conducted on the basis of NEET PG score.

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Master of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS)

NEET MDS is a national level entrance exam conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) for admission to Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) courses in various dental colleges across India. Admissions to MDS courses are based on the candidate's NEET MDS score and their performance in the counseling process.

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Super Specialty (NEET SS)

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Super Specialty (NEET SS) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) in India. NEET SS is a single-window entrance examination for admission to various super-specialty courses in various medical colleges and hospitals across India.

Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI CET)

Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI CET) is an entrance examination conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for admission to postgraduate courses like MD, MS, DM, M.Ch, MDS, and others. INI CET is a computer-based test and the scores obtained in this exam are accepted by AIIMS, New Delhi, as well as other AIIMS-like institutes across the country.

Institute of National Importance Super Specialty (INI SS)

Institute of National Importance Super Specialty (INI SS) is an entrance examination conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for admission to various super specialty courses like DM (Doctorate of Medicine), MCh (Master of Chirurgical) and MD (Doctor of Medicine) Hospital Administration. INI SS is a computer-based test conducted for admission to various super specialty courses offered at AIIMS, New Delhi, as well as other AIIMS-like institutes across the country.

Medical Entrance Exams FAQs

1. What is NEET - medical entrance exam in India?
   The medical entrance exam in India is called the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). It is a national-level entrance exam conducted for students who wish to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate courses in medicine in India.
2. When is NEET conducted?
   NEET UG and NEET PG entrance exam is usually conducted once a year. The NEET UG 2023 examination will be conducted on Sunday, May 7, 2023.
3. How can one apply for NEET entrance exam?
   Candidates can apply for NEET entrance exam through the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA). The application form can be filled online, and candidates must pay the application fee through online mode.
4. What is the syllabus for NEET?
   The syllabus for NEET includes topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology that are covered in the 10+2 curriculum. The detailed syllabus is provided on the official website of NTA.
5. What are some of the top medical colleges in India that accept NEET scores?
   Some of the top medical colleges in India that accept NEET scores include All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), Christian Medical College (CMC), and Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER).