The NEET SS 2026 (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Super Specialty) will follow a structured exam pattern designed to assess candidates' knowledge in various super specialty fields. The NEET SS 2026 exam pattern is structured to assess candidates for DM, M.Ch, and DrNB super specialty medical courses through a single, standardized entrance test. The NEET SS exam will be conducted in online (computer-based) mode and is expected to be available only in English. The paper consists exclusively of multiple-choice questions (MCQs), providing a consistent and objective measure of candidates’ theoretical and clinical knowledge.
Here are the key details regarding the exam pattern:
Particulars
Details
Exam mode
Online
Medium of examination
English
Total no. of questions
150
Number of sections
3
Questions per section
50
Duration of exam
2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes) 50 minutes per section
Total marks
600 marks
Marking Scheme:
Ques.1 What is the mode of the NEET SS 2026 exam?
Ans. The NEET SS exam will be conducted online as a computer-based test (CBT) in English.
Ques.2 How many questions are there in the NEET SS 2026 exam and what is the duration?
Ans. The NEET SS exam consists of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) to be answered in 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes).
Ques.3 How is the question paper of NEET SS structured?
Ans. The NEET SS question paper is typically divided into three sections, each containing 50 questions, with 50 minutes allotted per section.
Ques.4 What is the marking scheme of the NEET SS 2026 exam?
Ans. Each correct answer awards 4 marks, and each incorrect answer results in a negative marking of 1 mark (25% penalty). Un-attempted questions receive zero marks. The total maximum score is 600.
Ques.5What type of questions are asked in NEET SS exam?
Ans. The questions are multiple-choice, designed to test theoretical knowledge as well as clinical application relevant to the candidate’s postgraduate feeder specialty at the exit level.
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