NEET SS 2025: Exam Dates Rescheduled, Check the New Dates Now
Swati Sharma
Published On - Oct 24, 2025 06:14PM IST
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), which is the conducting authority of NEET, has officially rescheduled the NEET SS 2025 examination. The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Super Specialty (NEET SS) will now be held on December 26 and 27, 2025, instead of the previously scheduled November 7 and 8. The rescheduling has been given the green light by the National Medical Commission (NMC) as well as the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).
NEET SS 2025: Important Dates
Event
Date
Original Exam Dates (Tentative)
November 7 and 8, 2025
Revised Exam Dates (Final)
December 26 and 27, 2025
Morning Session Timing
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Afternoon Session Timing
2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Information Bulletin Release
To be announced soon
Admit Card Availability
Expected in early December
Result Declaration
Likely in January 2026
Why the Exam Was Rescheduled
NBEMS gave a formal notice on its official website, natboard.edu.in, that the exam dates were changed to give candidates more time to prepare. It was a decision made after consultation with the NMC and MoHFW to ensure that the new schedule is consistent with the national academic planning.
The exam was initially going to be held on November 7 and 8, 2025, tentatively. Nevertheless, the board has decided that the final dates to be December 26 and 27, 2025, due to some administrative and logistical considerations.
What Is NEET SS?
NEET SS is a national-level entrance test, which is held for admission to DM, MCh, and DrNB super-specialty courses in India. The test is done through a computer, and it is compulsory for candidates who want to get admission in these advanced medical programs.
The exam is conducted in two shifts each day: Morning and Afternoon. The time shifts are given here:
Morning Session: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Afternoon Session: 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Official Notification and Bulletin
NBEMS has confirmed that the information bulletin for NEET SS 2025 will be released shortly on its website. The bulletin will feature:
Eligibility criteria in quite an amount of detailed
Information regarding the pattern of the exam and syllabus
Details about the application process and fee payment
Information about the conduct of the exam on the day
Candidates are advised to keep checking natboard.edu.in regularly for the latest updates and download the bulletin right after its release.
What Candidates Should Do Now
The individuals who are preparing for the NEET SS 2025 should be cognizant of the fact that the dates have been changed and accordingly reschedule their preparations. Here are some steps that you can take:
Keep checking natboard.edu.in for the latest updates.
Download the information bulletin once it is published.
Keep documents ready for application and verification.
Prepare according to the revised timeline and syllabus.
NBEMS has assured that all further updates will be communicated through its official website only. Candidates are strongly advised to rely solely on official sources and avoid misinformation from unofficial platforms.
