Implementation : The NEXT exam is scheduled to replace NEET PG and FMGE, starting in August 2025.
Structure : The exam will be held in two steps: Step 1 (theoretical) and step 2 (practical)
Frequency: The NExT exam will be conducted twice a year, in May and November, according to the National Medical Commission (NMС).
Format: The NEXT exam will be conducted in a computer-based format.
Purpose : The NEXT exam aims to provide a single-window exit test for MBBS students, replacing the separate exams for final-year MBBS,
medical practice licenses, and postgraduate medical courses.
Exam pattern: The exam pattern is expected to include both theory and practical components, with Step 1 focusing on theoretical subjects and
Step 2 on practical skills.
Syllabus: The syllabus is likely to be based on the competency-based
medical education curriculum, according to various sources.
Eligibility: The NEXT exam is intended for final-year MBBS students, and those who pass both Step 1 and Step 2 will be eligible for licensing and
admission into postgraduate courses.
Number of Attempts: There is no limited number of attempts to take the exam, as it is unlimited But the Students passing the NExt-I shall take up
the next exam within two years.
