NExT Step 2 – simplified

In continuation to the previous post about the  NEET-PG v/s  NExT . we continue to provide our readers clarity regarding the upcoming massive change in the Medical Sector of the Country as National Exit Test. 

General Features of the NExT has been outlined below. Tell us if any doubt arises in the comment box . we will surely work on it. 

NExT Step 2 – Basic Outline and General Features

i. NExT Step 2 will be a Practical /Clinical and Viva Voce Examination. Exams will cover all the  seven clinical subjects/disciplines.  

▪ Medicine and allied disciplines  

▪ Surgery and allied disciplines 

▪ Obstetrics and Gynaecology 

▪ Paediatrics 

▪ Otorhinolaryngology 

▪ Ophthalmology 

▪ Orthopaedics and PMR (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)

ii. Practical Exams will be Objective Structured, Clinical Case Based, Simulated Cases /Patients aimed at evaluating Practical /Clinical skills, clinical decision-making and communication skills that are expected from an Indian Medical Graduate.

iii. These examination shall be held in person i.e. No Online Exams or Virtual Means.  The Examinations will  be conducted by the respective state Health Universities / Institutions following the standards and guidelines provided by the Commission.  

Places where State Health Universities do not exist, the Commission shall decide on the University/ Institution authorized to conduct NExT Step 2 for respective colleges. 

iv. There shall be a Regular NExT Step 2 Examination twice a year.

v. A NExT Step 2 Supplementary Examination shall be held twice a year. Only those candidates who have failed in one or more of the seven subjects will required to repeat the failed subjects. 
If a candidate fails in more than three subjects, she/He must appear in all the seven subjects afresh in supplementary examination.

vi. There is no restriction to the number of attempts to appear in NExT Step 2 provided the candidate has passed NExT Step 1 and NExT Step 2 Examination within 10 years of joining the MBBS Course.


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