NEXT (National Exit Test) is the upcoming milestone for all MBBS graduates and foreign medical graduates (FMGs) in India. Replacing NEET-PG and FMGE, the NEXT Exam will serve as a single, standardized exam for:
- Granting MBBS licenses to practice medicine in India
- Admission to Postgraduate Medical Courses (MD/MS)
- Screening of Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs)
The first NEXT exam (Step 1) is likely to be conducted in August 2025 for the MBBS 2020 batch, followed by NEXT Step 2 practical exams in February 2026.
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📚 What is the NEXT Exam?
The National Exit Test (NEXT) is a two-step exam designed by the National Medical Commission (NMC) to streamline medical licensing and postgraduate admissions in India:
- NEXT Step 1:
A theoretical, computer-based MCQ exam focusing on final-year MBBS subjects. - NEXT Step 2:
A practical/clinical examination testing real-world medical skills and competencies.
✅ Passing NEXT Step 1 is mandatory for starting the internship.
✅ Passing NEXT Step 2 is mandatory for obtaining a license to practice medicine.
Both Indian Medical Graduates and Foreign Medical Graduates must clear the NEXT to legally practice medicine in India.
🎯 Why is the NEXT Exam Important?
- Replaces NEET-PG for PG medical admissions
- Replaces FMGE for foreign graduates
- Standardizes medical education and practice quality
- Mandatory for MBBS license and internship
- Same for all – Indian and foreign students alike
🛡️ Key Features of NEXT Exam
- Conducted by National Medical Commission (NMC)
- Computer-based (MCQs) + Practical Clinical Exam
- Covers entire Final-year MBBS syllabus
- High emphasis on clinical skills, diagnosis, and management
- No separate NEET-PG after NEXT — admission based on NEXT Step 1 score
📋 NEXT Exam Important Links
| Section | Details | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Official Authority | National Medical Commission (NMC) | nmc.org.in |
| NEXT Exam Latest Updates | Official Notifications | NMC NEXT Notifications |
| Draft Regulations for NEXT | NMC NEXT Draft Regulations PDF | View Draft Here |
| NEXT Syllabus Details | MBBS Final Year Subjects Syllabus | Check Here |
| Updates on NEXT Timeline | News Source (Medical Dialogues) | Medical Licensing Exam Blogs |
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