EXAMS
NTA NEET Exam
The National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET 2023) is the pan-Indian exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission into different undergraduate programs in NMC approved medical colleges in India and abroad. Such is the standard of this exam that the NEET Exam is known as one of the toughest medical entrance examinations in India.
If it’s admission into the NMC approved foreign medical colleges that a candidate seeks, it is mandatory for them to qualify for the NEET Exam 2023.
Information about National Testing Agency (NTA 2023)
The National Testing Agency (NTA) was established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development in the Government of India. The main aim of NTA is to conduct an efficient test to assess candidates for admission as well as oversee the smooth and fair conduction of said tests. Apart from that, the NTA is also responsible for initiating quality research on the educational, professional, and testing system of the candidate to identify gaps in the knowledge systems.
For this purpose, it carries out training exercises, expert consultations, and advisories to various institutions across India, in collaboration with various international organizations.
Apart from this, the NTA also strives to make the exam and testing standards of India efficient and transparent enough to match up to international standards. This is one of the major reasons why it constantly focuses on the R&D as well as information dissemination on education and professional developmental standards..
Eligibility
NEET UG Eligibility
- NEET is mandatory (Indian/Overseas candidates) for admission in medical colleges in India.
- The minimum age limit for General category and SC/ST/OBC/PwD students is 17 years, as calculated at the end of the year in which the admission is being taken.
- Candidates appearing for their board exams in 2023 are also eligible to register for NEET UG 2023.
- 12th pass candidates can apply for NEET. This also applies to those who have passed Class XII and have given or are about to give the “improvement exam”. The improved scores need to be shown.
- To be eligible, candidates need to score at least 50% (General), 45% (Physically Handicapped), and 40% (SC/ST/OBC and Physically Handicapped of these categories) in the PCB subjects during 10+2.
NEET PG Eligibility
- First, The Candidate must provide the complete details as demanded by the permanent address with the pin code, e-mail address, and mobile number. It must be kept in mind that the contact numbers and e-mail ID entered, must be either of the candidate or their parents only.
- Once this is over, the candidates need to fill their Codes [02 to 07] against the column provided for the Qualifying Examination.
- Those who are currently in Class XII are required to select their qualifying code as Code 01.
NMC/MCI Exam
National Medical Commission (NMC) is an Indian regulatory body of 33 members which regulates medical education and medical professionals. It replaced the Medical Council of India on 25 September 2020. The Commission grants recognition of medical qualifications, gives accreditation to medical schools, grants registration to medical practitioners, and monitors medical practice and assesses the medical infrastructure in India.
It was earlier established for 6 months by an ordinance in January 2019 and later became a permanent law passed by Parliament of India and later approved by President of India on 8 August 2019.
The Medical Council of India, the former medical regulating body in the country has faced serious corruption scandals. In addition to this, the MCI was also alleged of promoting Inspector Raj (the inspections carried out by the MCI to ensure the maintenance of required standards by medical colleges) and the malpractices linked with it. It is in this context that the NMC Act replaces scam-tainted MCI with the National Medical Commission.
The Medical Council of India, the former medical regulating body in the country has faced serious corruption scandals. In addition to this, the MCI was also alleged of promoting Inspector Raj (the inspections carried out by the MCI to ensure the maintenance of required standards by medical colleges) and the malpractices linked with it. It is in this context that the NMC Act replaces scam-tainted MCI with the National Medical Commission.
NMAT Exam
It is one of the most popular MBA exams in India and the key gateway for NMIMS to study MBA. Following the trends, NMAT 2023 will be held in the 75-day window from October 2023 to December 2023. So, if you wish to join NMIMS to study MBA must start your preparation for the upcoming NMAT Exam 2023 now.
It is important to note that candidates who will appear in NMAT in 3 times are ineligible to register for the additional window. This means that candidates who will take the NMAT 2023 and the two retakes will not take the exam again for this session. Besides, NMAT Exam slots are also restricted and can be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. All the slots in online proctored exams at home will be offered on specific dates during the testing period.
NExT Exam
NExT exam or National Exit Test will be conducted for providing admission to post graduate courses. It is a licentiate exam mandatory for undergraduate medical students to practice in India. Candidates who qualified MBBS from India or abroad will have to clear the exam to register with the Medical Council of India.National Exit Test will be conducted by AIIM Delhi. Earlier it was presumed that National Medical commission will be the conducting body. But the latest official release has confirmed AIIMS will held the exam in the second half of 2023. Dates and other crucial details for NExT exam will be released shortly on the official website. National Exit Test or NEXT will be held most likley in second half of 2023. The test will be replacing NEET PG, and FMGE exams for admission to postgraduate courses. Read to know more about NEXT for MBBS.
USMLE Exam
The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) is a three-step examination program for medical licensure in the United States sponsored by the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME).Physicians with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree are required to pass the USMLE for medical licensure. However, those with a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree (DO) are required to take the COMLEX-USA (COMLEX) exams.States may enact additional testing and/or licensing requirementsThe United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) is a multistep assessment required for medical licensure in the United States by all graduates of M.D.-granting American medical schools as well as all graduates of international medical schools.