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The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) officially announced the results of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Super Speciality 2024 (NEET-SS) on April 26, 2025. This exam serves as the gateway for admissions into prestigious super speciality medical courses such as Doctor of Medicine (DM), Magister Chirurgiae (MCh), and Doctorate of National Board (DrNB).
Exam Overview and Candidate Feedback
The NEET-SS 2024 exam was conducted on March 29 and 30, after being postponed from its original January 2025 schedule. Candidates who appeared for the test described the question paper as “moderate-to-difficult,” with a level of complexity comparable to the previous year’s exam.
Following the release of results, aspirants took to social media to share their scores and experiences. As expected, while many performed well, some candidates did not meet the qualifying criteria, reflecting the competitive nature of this high-stakes examination.
Expert Advice on Reattempting NEET-SS
Dr. Ruchir Bhavsar, Chief Academics (Surgical Gastroenterology & Liver Transplantation) and Founding Faculty of Sushruta LGS, a dedicated NEET-SS preparation platform, encourages candidates who did not qualify this year to consider reattempting the exam.
“Given the level of the exam and its role as a screening test for super speciality medicine, appearing two or three times does no harm. In fact, it is advisable to do so,” Dr. Bhavsar stated. He also highlighted that the NBEMS imposes no upper limit on the number of attempts a candidate can make, allowing aspirants to keep striving until they succeed.
Counselling Trends and Admission Challenges
For candidates who have qualified, the journey is far from over. The counselling process plays a crucial role in determining admission into preferred specialities. According to Dr. Bhavsar, admission chances depend heavily on counselling trends and the popularity of the speciality.
“For popular specialities like gastroenterology, securing a seat might be challenging even with good marks. Conversely, less popular specialities might be accessible with comparatively lower scores,” he explained.
Cutoff Scores and Percentiles
The NBEMS has set the qualifying cutoff percentile for NEET-SS at 50% and above, with score requirements varying by speciality. This year, the qualifying scores ranged between 250 and 365 out of a total of 600 marks, reflecting the diverse difficulty levels across subjects.
Disclaimer
This article is based on information available as of April 26, 2025, from the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences and expert commentary. Candidates are advised to consult official NBEMS notifications and counselling authorities for the most current and detailed information regarding NEET-SS results, counselling procedures, and admission criteria.
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