NBEMS Exam Calendar 2025 PDF Released for NEET PG, FMGE, NEET MDS, NEET SS

NBEMS exam calendar 2025

The NBEMS calendar 2025 is an official schedule that details the dates of various exams the board conducts over a year. Check the exam dates from the NBEMS 2025 calendar from the table below.

NBEMS 2025 exam dates

Note: The dates released in the NBE calendar are tentative and subject to approvals. Candidates need to confirm the exam dates from the information brochures of respective exams.

What is the NBEMS calendar?

The NBEMS calendar 2025 is an official schedule released annually by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). The calendar of NBE 2025 details the dates for various medical entrance and certification exams conducted throughout the year. It includes critical assessments like the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduates (NEET PG), National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for MDS (NEET MDS), Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE), Diplomate of National Board (DNB) exams, Fellow of National Board (FNB) evaluations, National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Super Speciality (NEET SS) and Foreign Dental Screening Test (FDST).The NBE calendar helps aspirants to align their preparations and academic processes effectively.

Exams covered in NBEMS calendar 2025

For the 2025 session, NBE calendar includes the below mentioned exam dates.

FMGE Exam

The Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) is a licensing exam conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) in India for medical graduates who have completed their primary medical education outside the country and wish to practice in India. The FMGE exam is conducted biannually, in June and December. The syllabus of FMGE comprises topics from the MBBS curriculum. The exam consists of 300 multiple-choice questions divided into two parts, with a minimum passing requirement of 50% (150 marks). Successful candidates become eligible for provisional or permanent registration with the Medical Council of India (MCI) or the National Medical Commission (NMC).

NEET MDS Exam

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Master of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS) is a national-level examination conducted annually by the National Board of Examinations (NBE). It serves as the gateway for admission to postgraduate dental programs in dental colleges across India including both government and private. NEET MDS 2025 consists of 240 multiple-choice questions and is conducted in a computer-based mode. A valid NEET MDS score is mandatory for securing seats in MDS programs, as well as for participating in counseling sessions conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).

DNB PDCET Exam

The Diplomate of National Board Post Diploma Centralized Entrance Test (DNB PDCET) is a national level qualifying examination conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).Through DNB PDCET 2025 exam, admissions are granted to post-diploma DNB courses. Conducted as a computer-based test, the DNB-PDCET evaluates candidates' knowledge and clinical skills in 8 different specialties through 120 multiple-choice questions.

NEET SS Exam

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Super Speciality (NEET SS) is conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) for admission to Doctorate of Medicine (DM) and Master of Chirurgiae (MCh) programs in India. As per the revised NEET SS 2025 exam pattern, the authority will conduct separate papers for medical oncology and critical care medicine groups. NEET SS is a computer-based exam and comprises 100 multiple-choice questions based on the postgraduate curriculum of the specific specialization. Candidates have to answer in 3 hours 30 minutes.

NEET PG Exam

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) is a national-level examination conducted annually by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) for admission to postgraduate medical programs such as Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Surgery (MS) and PG Diploma courses in India. As per the NEET PG exam pattern, candidates have to answer a total of 200 multiple-choice questions in 3 hours 30 minutes. The exam is conducted in a computer-based format.

FDST Exam

The Foreign Dental Screening Test (FDST) is a mandatory examination conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) in India for dental graduates who have obtained their qualifications from foreign institutions and wish to practice in India. The FDST comprises two papers: Paper 1 consists of 100 questions and Paper 2 consists of 150 questions. As per the marking scheme, one mark is given for each correct answer while there is no negative marking.