NEET PG vs NExT: Which medical entrance exam is more difficult, NEET or NEXT? Learn the difference between the two..

NEET PG vs NExT: Admission to various medical college courses requires passing different exams. NEET UG is mandatory for MBBS, while NEET PG is mandatory for courses like MD and MS. NEET PG is the only route to admission to postgraduate medical college courses. The National Exit Test (NExT) is a proposed exam that will replace NEET PG in the future. It will serve as the NEXT licensing exam, the MBBS final year exam, and the PG entrance exam.

There are several differences between NEET PG and NEXT. The biggest difference between the two medical entrance exams lies in their objectives and structure. NEET PG is a screening test that focuses on theoretical knowledge and ranking, while the NEXT exam aims to evaluate doctors' clinical competence and practical skills to ensure they are eligible to practice independently. The NEXT exam will be conducted in two phases: theory and practical.

What is the difference between NEET PG and NEXT?

There are several differences between the NEET PG and NEXT exams. If you are pursuing medical education or wish to enroll in a medical college in the future, you should know the difference.

What is the difference between the eligibility criteria for NEET PG and NEXT?

NEET PG
Eligibility: Candidates must possess an MBBS degree/provisional pass certificate recognized by the MCI/NMC and complete a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship by March 31st (or the prescribed deadline).

Age Limit: There is no upper or lower age limit for appearing in the exam.

Number of Attempts: There is no limit on the number of attempts to appear for the exam.

Conducting Body: National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS).
NEXT

Eligibility: Final-year MBBS students are eligible for NEXT Step 1. Passing NEXT Step 1 and completing a 1-year internship are mandatory to appear for NEXT Step 2.

Age Limit: There is no upper or lower age limit.
Number of Attempts: There is no limit on the number of attempts to pass the exam (passing is mandatory for licensure).

Conducting Body: National Medical Commission (NMC) or an agency designated by it (possibly AIIMS).

When will the NEXT exam begin?
Medical students who have passed the MBBS currently take the NEET PG exam for admission to postgraduate courses. It is conducted once a year. The NEXT exam, meanwhile, has not yet been implemented. It was originally planned to be implemented in 2024 or 2025, but its launch date has now been postponed. According to current estimates, it may be implemented in August 2026 or later. Both NExT Step 1 and Step 2 are planned to be conducted twice a year.

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