The NExT exam is a proposed test that will replace NEET PG and FMGE, acting as a common exam for medical licensure and PG admissions in India.
In the recent update for the NExT exam, NMC has decided not to conduct the NExT 2025. As per the media, FAIMA’s Chairperson, Dr Abhijat Sheth, has announced the postponement of the examination.
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Why NMC Put NExT Exam on Hold?
The NExT exam was first planned for the 2019 MBBS batch, who were supposed to take it in 2023. But the plan was delayed as the National Medical Commission (NMC) said more time was needed for preparation.
Now, the NMC has officially confirmed that the exam won’t be implemented anytime soon. Instead, mock tests will be held over the next three to four years to test the system’s readiness and gather feedback from students and institutions.
This means the full launch of NExT is still a few years away. Until then, medical graduates will continue to appear for their regular final-year MBBS exams and NEET PG for postgraduate admissions, just as before.
The key reasons behind the delay in NExT examination are infrastructure, stakeholder concerns, and Legal and regulatory challenges.
All the candidates are advised to keep checking the NMC website to know about any changes and updates regarding the NExT exam.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Question: When will NExT exam take place?
Answer: NMC till now has not announced any official date for the NExT exam. As of today, the exam has been postponement for three to four years.Question: Who is responsible for conducting the NExT exam?
Answer: The NExT exam will be conducted by National Medical Commission (NMC).Question: Why has the NExT exam been delayed?
Answer: The exam has been delayed due to issues with infrastructure, readiness of medical colleges, and feedback from students and institutions. The NMC wants to ensure the system is fair and fully prepared before implementation.Question: Will the NExT exam be held in 2025?
Answer: No, NExT 2025 will not be conducted.Question: NEET PG will be held in 2026?
Answer: Since the NExT exam is postponed, yes, the NEET PG 2026 will be held by the NMC.Question: Who is eligible for the NExT exam?
Answer: Final-year MBBS students from Indian medical colleges and foreign medical graduates (FMGs) will be eligible.If you have any doubts related to this article or want to ask any queries regarding the NExT Exam, feel free to ask below in the comment section.
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