The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has scheduled the Institute of National Importance Super-Specialty Entrance Test (INI-SS) for the July session on April 29, 2023. This exam takes place twice a year, in January and July, in online mode, and is used to select candidates for 365 DM, 231 M.Ch., and 29 MD (Hospital Administration) seats.

As of the latest update, AIIMS New Delhi has released the INI SS 2023 application form on their official website, aiimsexams.ac.in. Candidates can register and fill out the application form until April 4, 2023. Once they have filled out the form, candidates must pay the INI SS 2023 application fee and submit the application. The authority will then declare the status of the application and rejected applications, which candidates must complete and submit within the given deadline.

The authority will release the INI SS 2023 results for all INIs, followed by the stage I result for AIIMS applicants, and then a departmental assessment. The final INI SS 2023 result will be available on aiimsexams.ac.in. The allocation of seats will be done online, based on the common merit list (CML) and the AIIMS merit list (AML). The same process will be applied to qualified Sponsored/OCI/Foreign National category candidates, but only for seats declared and applied for in the Sponsored/OCI/Foreign National category.

INI-SS entrance exam grants admission to DM/M.Ch./MD Hospital Administration Courses at Institutes of National Importance (INI), including AIIMS New Delhi, all new AIIMS, JIPMER Puducherry, PGIMER Chandigarh, NIMHANS Bengaluru, and Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology (SCTIMST) Thiruvananthapuram.

INI SS 2023 Application Process

Mode of Application : Online

Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card

Steps to filling out the INI SS application form for 2023:

1. Registration: Visit the official website aiimsexam.ac.in and register for the INI SS 2023 January session by providing the necessary details.
2. Filling the application form: Once you have completed the registration, you will be directed to the application form. Fill in your personal details, educational qualifications, contact information, and FMGE screening marks (if applicable).
3. Uploading of documents: In the third step, you will be required to upload the documents as specified in the brochure.
4. Paying the application fee: Make the payment for the INI SS 2023 application fee through Debit card/Credit card/Net banking. The fee for the application form is specified in the table provided.

INI SS 2023 application form fee

Application Fees

INI SS 2023 Highlights

INI SS 2023 Important Dates

INI SS 2023 Eligibility Criteria

INI SS 2023 eligibility criteria for DM/M.Ch

To be eligible for admission to DM/M.Ch. seats through the common entrance test, candidates must satisfy the INI SS eligibility criteria 2023 prescribed by the authority.

• The candidates must have fulfilled the required educational qualification, degree, and tenure by January 31, 2023.
• The information brochure specifies the educational qualification that candidates must possess.
• The authority offers age relaxation for different categories, which is detailed in the table below.

Upper age limit for DM/M.Ch. INI SS 2023

Eligibility criteria MD (Hospital Administration)

• Candidates must have an MBBS or equivalent degree.
• Candidates must have a minimum of three years of experience in government hospitals or five years of experience in general practice.
• Candidates belonging to UR/OBC/EWS/Sponsored category must have obtained 55% in aggregate in MBBS whereas those belonging to SC/ST must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
• Candidates must be registered with the Central /State Medical Registration Council.
• Candidates who have graduated from foreign universities must fill in their FMGE exam marks in the application form. In addition, the candidates must have fulfilled the necessary educational qualification, degree, and experience requirements by 31.07.2023. Those who are expected to complete their educational qualification, degree, and experience requirements after this date will not be eligible to take the examination.

INI SS 2023 Exam Pattern

The INI SS 2023 exam will consist of two stages conducted online in computer-based test (CBT) mode. Stage I will contain 80 questions that candidates must complete within 90 minutes. Each correct answer will earn one mark, while one-third mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer. Stage II, which will only be for AIIMS applicants, will consist of 20 marks.

Stage II: Applicable to all AIIMS only

1. Candidates must secure 50% marks or more in stage I.
2. Candidates must have registered online for AIIMS seats in respective specialty/course.
3. Candidates fulfilling the AIIMS eligibility criteria will be called for departmental clinical/practical/lab-based assessment related to subspecialty/systems/component of the specialty/course for which the candidate has applied.
4. Candidates must obtain 50% marks or more in stage I and stage II combined to qualify for AIIMS seat allocation.

INI SS 2023 Admit Card

Once the application form is submitted, the INI SS admit card for 2023 will be released by the authority. Candidates can download the admit card from the official website. The admit card will contain important details such as the exam date and time, exam center, reporting time, candidate’s name, important guidelines, and other relevant information.

It is mandatory for candidates to carry the INI SS 2023 admit card to the examination center along with a valid photo ID proof such as Aadhaar card, PAN card, driving license, or Voter ID card.

INI SS 2023 Exam Centers

The course details –

1. Course Start Date – 1.7.2023
2. Last date for admission in the course – 31.8.2023
3. Last date for the fulfillment of Eligibility for admission – 31.7.2023 

Application Fee (Mode of payment: Through Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking) – 

1. All Applicants – Rs.4000.00 + Transaction Charges as applicable (Non-Refundable) 
2. PWBD – Exempted

Validity of Category (OBC/EWS/SC/ST/PWBD) Certificate –

1. To be considered valid, category certificates must be in Hindi/English and issued before the last date of online application registration, which is April 6, 2023. Candidates applying under OBC/EWS category must have a valid certificate issued by a competent authority for admission to Central Govt. Institutions.
2. Category certificates must be uploaded on or before the application closing date.
3. For OBC (NCL) candidates, the certification issue date should be within one year of the last date of application submission, which is between April 7, 2022, and April 6, 2023, inclusive.
4. The EWS certificate must be valid for the financial year 2023-2024 and issued between April 1, 2023, and May 15, 2023, based on the income of 2022-2023.

To expedite the resolution of any concerns, candidates should use the “Raise a query” link on My Page after logging in. The authorities will only provide responses or clarifications through the online portal. The results for INI-SS will be published solely on the website at www.aiimsexams.ac.in.

The courses included are – DM – 

1.  DM-Addiction Psychiatry
2. DM-Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care 
3. DM-Cardiac-Anaesthesiology/DM-Cardiothoracic & Vascular Anesthesia/Cardiac Anaesthesia & Intensive Care 
4. DM-Cardiology 
5. DM-Clinical Hematology 
6. DM-Clinical Pharmacology 
7. DM-Critical Care Medicine/Critical Care/DM-Intensive Care 
8. DM-Endocrinology 
9. DM-Gastroenterology 
10. DM-Hematopathology
11. DM-Infectious Diseases
12. DM-Medical Genetics 
13. DM-Medical Oncology
14. DM-Neonatology 
15. DM-Nephrology 
16. DM-Paediatric Cardiology
17. DM-Paediatric Pulmonology & Intensive Care 
18. DM-Neuro-Anaesthesiology & Critical Care/DM-Neuro Anaesthesia
19. DM-Neurology
20. DM-Neuroimaging And Interventional Neuroradiology/Neuroimaging And Interventions
21. DM-Onco-Anaesthesia
22. DM-Paediatric Nephrology
23. DM-Paediatric Neurology
24. DM-Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep Medicine 
25. DM-Reproductive Medicine
26. DM-Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine
27. DM-Cardiovascular Radiology & Endovascular Interventions/DM-Cardiovascular Imaging And Vascular Interventional Radiology
28. DM-Paediatric Oncology 
29. DM-Child And Adolescent Psychiatry
30. DM-Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology
31. DM-Paediatric Gastroenterology & Hepatology/Paediatric Gastroenterology
32. DM-Hepatology 
33. DM-Histopathology 
34. DM-Paediatric Clinical Immunology And Rheumatology
35. DM-Paediatrics Critical Care
36. DM-Paediatric Haematology-Oncology 
37. DM-Paediatric Endocrinology 
38. DM-Neuropathology 
39. DM-Forensic Psychiatry
40.  DM-Geriatric Psychiatry 
41. DM-Interventional Radiology 
42. DM-Pain Medicine 43. DM- Metabolism Medicine 
43. DM-Hospital Medicine & Critical Care 

MCh- 

1. MCh-Breast, Endocrine, And General Surgery 
2. MCh- CTVS/CVTS 5 
3. MCh-GI Surgery/Surgical Gastroenterology 
4. MCh-Gynaecological Oncology
5. MCh-Head-Neck Surgery And Oncology Head & Neck Surgery 
6. MCh-Minimal Access Surgery & General Surgery
7. MCh-Neuro-Surgery 
8. MCh-Paediatric Surgery
9. MCh-Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery/Plastic Surgery 
10. MCh-Surgical Oncology 
11. MCh-Trauma Surgery And Critical Care
12. MCh-Urology 
13. MCH-Cornea, Cataract And Refractive Surgery
14. MCH -Renal Transplant Surgery 
15. MCH- Vitreoretinal Surgery
16. MCH -Pediatric Orthopedics Surgery/ Pediatric Orthopedics 
17. MCH Joint Replacement & Reconstruction
18. MCH Spine Surgery 

INI SS 2023 Result

The INI SS 2023 result will be declared by AIIMS Delhi for all INI’s, as well as a separate result for stage I for AIIMS applicants. Those included in the AIIMS merit list will be invited for the departmental assessment. The final result will be announced by the authority after the completion of the departmental assessment. Candidates can check their INI SS 2023 result on the official website at aiimsexams.ac.in.

INI SS 2023 merit list 

Two merit lists are published by the authority based on the performance of the candidates in stage I and stage II, which are the common merit list and the AIIMS merit list. Various factors are taken into consideration while preparing these merit lists, which are explained below.

Common merit list  (CML)

• Candidates must have appeared and qualified in the stage I test.
• Qualified candidates will be assigned a rank and placed in the merit list in order of overall rank.
• The merit list will be utilized to grant admission to INI seats except for AIIMS. 

AIIMS merit list (AML)

• Candidates must have appeared and qualified for stage I and stage II tests. 
• Merit list of qualified candidates will be prepared considering the marks obtained in stage I and stage II combined. 
• Qualified candidates will be assigned a rank and placed in the list in order of overall rank. 

INI SS 2023: Tie-breaking criteria  

In the event that two or more candidates score the same marks in the common entrance test, the candidate who is older in age will be given a higher rank in the merit list.

INI SS 2023 Counselling

AIIMS will conduct the counselling for INI SS 2023 in online mode, and only those candidates included in the merit list will be eligible to participate. To take part in the counselling process, candidates must register online and select their preferences for colleges and specializations.  There will be a total of 3 rounds of seat allocation for INI SS 2023, after which candidates will have to select one of the following options

• Option 1.Candidates who accept the allotted institute and do not wish to participate in further rounds of INI SS 2023 counselling can choose this option.
• Option 2. If a candidate accepts the allotted institute but wishes to participate in the next round of INI SS 2023 counselling, they can choose this option.
• Yes, if a candidate chooses option 2, they will have to accept the seat allotted to them in the current round of INI SS 2023 counselling. If they do so, the seat allotted to them in the previous round will be considered vacant.

The NEET 2023 counselling for admission to IPU MBBS 2023 at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) in New Delhi is conducted by the university. The application form for IPU MBBS admission 2023 is available on the official website ipu.ac.in.

IPU MBBS/BDS admission is only open to candidates who have qualified for the NEET exam. There are a total of 555 MBBS and 50 BDS seats available through IPU NEET admission. GGSIPU is responsible for managing the admission process for 85% of the state quota seats in IPU MBBS admission 2023. The remaining 15% of All India Quota (AIQ) seats in IPU MBBS/BDS will be granted through NEET 2023 counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). 

Interested students can apply for IPU NEET 2023 admission by filling out an online application form. A merit list of shortlisted candidates for IPU MBBS admission 2023 will be published on the official website, and those selected will be eligible to participate in the IPU NEET 2023 counselling.

Read on to learn about the eligibility criteria, available seats, important dates, and counselling process for IPU NEET admission.

IPU MBBS BDS Admission 2023 – Overview

IPU MBBS admission dates 2023

Eligibility Criteria

• To be eligible for IPU NEET admission, candidates must have passed their class 12th examination from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology with at least 50% marks. SC/ST candidates need to score a minimum of 40% marks in these subjects.
• Candidates who have passed their 10+2 from schools located in Delhi can apply for admission under the 85% quota seats.
• The remaining 15% seats will be available under the All India Quota, and any candidate who has qualified for the NEET exam can apply for them.

Registration Form

To apply for IPU MBBS Admission 2023, candidates must complete the registration process by filling out the application form, which is only available online.

• The registration form for IPU MBBS Admission 2023 is typically released in February 2023.
• The candidates must provide their personal and qualification details including NEET roll number to fill the registration form.
• It is important to ensure that all information provided is accurate and truthful to avoid rejection of the application.
• Only applications submitted before the last specified date will be considered for further processing.
• The application fee of Rs. 1000/- must also be paid online.

Release of Merit List

• Once the candidates have cleared NEET 2023 and registered for IPU Admission MBBS 2023, a list will be created for them.
• The list will be arranged according to the rankings and will be posted on the official website ipu.ac.in.
• The list will contain the candidate’s name, NEET roll number, NEET rank, father’s name, mother’s name, date of birth, percentile, region, and category.
• To find their names and other information in the list, candidates can use scroll down or ctrl + F.
• If there are any errors in the details, the candidates must notify GGSIPU by submitting a physical application and a copy of the fee Challan.
• The fee for this process will be Rs. 500/- and the Challan must be submitted to an Indian Bank branch at GGSIP University.

Counseling Process

• The counseling process for IPU NEET admission will be conducted based on the merit list.
• During the counseling process, the candidate’s eligibility and documents will be verified.
• Seats will be allotted based on the NEET rank.
• Candidates need to report for counseling as per the specified schedule with all necessary documents.
• Failing to attend counseling or provide required documents can lead to cancellation of candidature.
• Additional rounds of counseling will be conducted depending on the availability of seats after the first round.

IPU MBBS Admission 2023 Procedure

• After the counseling and seat allocation, candidates must report to the allotted institute.
• Candidates must bring their documents with them for the admission process.
• The candidates will have to complete the admission formalities and pay the tuition or other applicable fees.
• If a candidate fails to report for admission within the given timeframe, their seat will be forfeited.

Important Documents

Below are the documents that candidates must carry in original and photocopy while reporting for counseling and admission:

• NEET exam admit card
• NEET exam valid scorecard
• NEET exam result
• Class 12th mark sheets
• Class 12th passing certificate
• Class 10th or equivalent certificate for date of birth
• Character certificate from the head of institution last attended
• Transfer certificate/ migration certificate from the head of institution last attended
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Disability certificate (if applicable)

Medical Colleges

Dental Colleges

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) in Delhi has announced that refunds have been issued to nearly 98,000 candidates who appeared for the NEET UG 2022 exam and were eligible for the refund. 

By the end of March 2023, the refund of security deposit to eligible candidates who participated in the MCC UG Counselling 2022 will be finalized, and the list of candidates who have received the refund will be posted on the website https://mcc.nic.in/.

The security deposit refunds were sent to the same bank or card account from which the deposit was remitted. If candidates do not receive the refund within 10 days, they are advised to approach their bank’s customer grievance department.  For candidates who have raised a chargeback claim, they are advised to contact their card issuer for a refund. 

Any queries related to refunds should be directed to [email protected]. Direct inquiries regarding refunds or payments to MCC will not be entertained. For more information regarding refunds, candidates can refer to the MCC Undergraduate Counselling website and the UG Counselling Information Bulletin 2022.

Since 2019, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has been conducting the NEET (UG) exam with the approval of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Ministry of Human Resource Development, as directed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India via a judgment. This exam is prescribed as the single entrance examination for admission to various undergraduate (UG) courses and is an eligibility-cum-ranking examination.

Under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) and affiliated with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in the Government of India, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is responsible for allotting seats in government-run/aided colleges and deemed-to-be-university colleges for undergraduate, postgraduate, and super-specialty medical and dental courses. This committee allows the allocation of seats online.

The scorecard for NEET PG 2023 has been released by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) on their official website, nbe.edu.in. Those who have cleared the exam can download their scorecard from the link that will be provided. The NEET PG exam was conducted on March 5 and the results were announced on March 14. A link to download the results is available below.

Candidates who have qualified for NEET PG 2023, as indicated in the result PDF, will be able to download their scorecards. The scorecards will contain important details such as the candidate’s name, parents’ names, roll number, date of birth, category, scores out of 800, total number of correct and incorrect responses, and NEET PG rank. It is mandatory for candidates to download their NEET PG 2023 scorecards, as they will be required during the counselling process.

Follow the steps below to download the scorecard

1. Visit the official website of the National Board of Examinations (NBE) at nbe.edu.in
2. Click on the “NEET-PG” tab on the homepage
3. Select the “NEET PG candidate login” option
4. Enter your login credentials such as your roll number and password
5. The NEET PG score card 2023 will appear on the screen
6. Download and take a printout of the scorecard for future reference.

Counselling session

NEET PG Exam 2023 was held for admission to MD/MS/DNB/Diploma courses in the academic session 2023-24. Following the result declaration, the Medical Council Committee (MCC) is expected to commence the counselling process for admission. The merit list for All India 50% quota seats will be announced separately. The states/UT will produce the final merit list/category-wise merit list for state quota seats based on their eligibility criteria, guidelines/regulations, and reservation policy.

In the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject, Saveetha Dental College has achieved a historic milestone by being the only Indian institution to secure a position within the top 15 dental schools in the world. Additionally, the college has recently gained international recognition for its achievement of being the highest-publishing dental institution globally, surpassing Harvard University’s School of Dental Medicine for the top spot.

According to media reports, Dr. N. M. Veeraiyan, Chancellor of Saveetha Dental College, expressed his immense pride in the institution, its students, and faculty for being ranked among the top 15 dental institutions in the world in the QS World Ranking 2023 by subject. He credited the achievement to the dedication and hard work of the college’s students and faculty and viewed it as a testament to their commitment to providing high-quality education, research, and clinical practices in dentistry. He also stated that this global recognition would inspire other Indian institutions to strive for excellence in their respective fields, thereby raising the profile of Indian education on the global stage. He further added that the ranking reinforces India’s status as a leading destination for higher education and highlights the potential for Indian institutions to compete with the best in the world.

The QS World University Rankings by Subject revealed that Indian universities have made significant progress, with a cumulative total of 355 entries, a rise of 18.7% from last year’s figure of 299. India is ranked second in Asia after China, with many universities making it to the top spots in popular subjects, especially in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

What is the QS World University Rankings?

The QS World University Rankings are an annual publication of university rankings by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a British company specializing in education and study abroad. The rankings are based on several factors, such as academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty-student ratio, research citations, and international faculty and  student ratios. The QS World University Rankings are considered one of the most influential university rankings in the world and are widely used by students, academics, and governments to evaluate universities and their academic programs.

About  Saveetha Dental College & Hospital

Located in Chennai, Saveetha Dental College & Hospital is a renowned institution that was established in 1988 and is affiliated with the Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS). It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, fellowship, and doctoral courses in dentistry and has 21 departments with a total of 137 faculty members. The institution is recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI) and has been ranked 9th and 21st, respectively, by “The Week” and “India Today”, in 2019. Its aim is to provide high-quality education and produce confident and successful dental professionals.

As confirmed by Health Minister T. Harish Rao, the state of Telangana in India is set to begin admissions for nine new medical colleges across various districts. The National Medical Commission has already conducted inspections at three of the colleges, with the remaining expected to be completed in the coming days. 

The minister has directed officials to ensure that the colleges meet the norms of the commission and that all necessary facilities are provided before the classes begin. With the addition of these nine medical colleges, the state will have a total of 26 government medical colleges and 3,690 MBBS seats.

These new medical colleges are located in various districts, such as Karimnagar, Khammam, Kamareddy, Vikarabad, Jangaon, Nirmal, Jayashankar-Bhupalpally, Sircilla, and Asifabad. The inspection of three of these colleges has already been done by NMC, with the remaining ones expected to be inspected in the coming days.

During a review meeting on Saturday, Health Minister T. Harish Rao directed officials to ensure that the nine new medical colleges slated to begin admissions this year in various districts of Telangana are prepared to obtain approval from the National Medical Commission (NMC). The Minister emphasized that all pending work should be expedited and there should not be any errors or shortcomings while satisfying the norms of the NMC.

According to the minister, 67 individuals have already received promotions in order to meet the goal of establishing the nine new medical colleges. The minister stated that within a week, 210 associate professors will be posted through counseling, and the process of appointing 1,442 assistant professors has reached the final stage, with the provisional merit list set to be released in two to three days.

 He added that steps should be taken to provide the final appointment letters within 10 days. Additionally, officials were instructed to ensure that all necessary facilities, such as hostel accommodation, furniture, and equipment, are provided before the start of classes.

At the same time, the state’s special chief secretary of finance, Ramakrishna Rao, requested the clearance of pending bills. With the completion of these nine medical colleges this year, the state’s government medical colleges would increase to 26, and the total number of MBBS seats would be 3,690.

The Indian government is reportedly considering the implementation of a common counseling process for all MBBS and PG medical seats in the country. This move comes in the wake of the draft Graduate Medical Education Regulations 2023 proposed by the National Medical Commission (NMC), which aims to standardize medical education and improve the quality of healthcare in India. If implemented, the common counseling process would streamline the admissions process for medical students and ensure that deserving candidates are selected for the available seats. This article will explore the possible implications and challenges of this proposed initiative and analyze its potential impact on the medical education landscape in India.

Presently, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) manages counselling exclusively for 15% of all-India MBBS seats and 50% of PG medical seats, but this may change soon. According to the proposal, the central government will take charge of allotment while the policies and reservation quotas of individual states will remain unaltered. Therefore, the proposed initiative would not modify the existing policies and reservations of states and would only involve the central government as the allotment authority.

According to a Health Ministry official, the common counselling process may be introduced from this year onward if the states consent to participate. In this scenario, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will be responsible for conducting the common counselling. The official emphasized that while the NMC has proposed the idea of common counselling, it can only be implemented with the voluntary participation of all the states. Therefore, the success of this initiative would depend on the willingness of states to collaborate with the central government.

The draft of the Undergraduate Medical Education Board’s Graduate Medical Education Regulations 2023 also includes a proposal for common Counselling. The NMC made this proposal public on February 27, 2023, and requested comments from the public and stakeholders within 30 days. As previously reported, the draft aims to enhance medical education standards and improve the quality of healthcare in India. The proposal for common Counselling is a part of this initiative and aims to streamline the admission process for medical students across the country.

The draft regulations for Graduate Medical Education in the Undergraduate Medical Education Board cover several topics, including the admission, counselling, and migration processes for UG medical admissions. These regulations also discuss the eligibility criteria for NEET UG, the tie-breaking criteria for NEET UG marks, the conduct of NEET UG, and the proposed common counselling process. Additionally, the regulations address the issue of student migration.

The draft regulations state that a common counselling process will be implemented for admission to graduate medical courses. The draft specifically states, “Despite any provisions stated in the current or other NMC regulations, a common counselling process will be conducted for admission to graduate medical courses across all medical institutions in India, based on the merit list of the NEET-UG.”

The draft regulations also stipulate that counselling for graduate medical courses will be based on a seat matrix provided by the National Medical Commission. The draft adds that common counselling may be conducted in multiple rounds, as required. According to the regulations, the Undergraduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB) will publish guidelines for the common counselling process, and the designated authority under Section 17 will conduct the counselling in accordance with these guidelines.

The NMC clarified that for the all-India quota seats contributed by the states, the designated authority appointed by the government will be responsible for conducting the common counselling process. Education being a subject on the concurrent list, both the central and state governments are empowered to enact laws in this domain. However, in the past, the introduction of the single entrance test for medical courses, i.e., NEET, was mandated by the judiciary, and several states are still opposing it.

According to a recent article by the Times of India, the Union Government’s proposal for common counselling can only be executed if the State Governments agree to it. The proposal is intended to transfer the allotment authority without altering the policies of the respective states or the reservation quotas.

The Times of India reports that the process of implementing a single exam and single counselling for super-specialty courses is already underway. To ensure that the policies and reservation quotas of the states remain unchanged, the states have been directed to appoint a nodal officer to explain their respective reservation systems and monitor their implementation.

 The Health Ministry official clarified to the Times of India that for the proposed single counselling process, it is necessary for all the states to cooperate and ensure that their respective rules regarding reservation and domicile status are incorporated in the counselling. The official further emphasized that the state quota rules will remain in effect.

The official from the Health Ministry stated that they aim to have representation from each state in the committee to ensure that the quotas of each state are understood and addressed accordingly. The official further mentioned that they plan to implement the process gradually.

The official from the Health Ministry highlighted the benefits of common counselling, stating that currently, a student selects from all-India quota, state quota, and sometimes private colleges, which can result in the blocking of two seats until the final stage of counselling. This may lead to a lower-merit candidate getting selected for the seats.

The official also noted that common counselling brings about the benefit of synchronization. Currently, all states conduct their counselling concurrently, and last year it was delayed by 15 days as some states failed to adhere to the schedule. With a single counselling session, this issue will be resolved, according to the official.

An official from Karnataka who is aware of the matter told TOI that although there are advantages to common counselling, such as providing students with information about courses at deemed universities, there should also be a system in place to verify the credibility of a student’s claimed reservation through a document-verification process held at the state level.

With 67 medical colleges, Uttar Pradesh (UP) holds the distinction of being the largest and most populous state in India. Out of these, 35 are government medical colleges and 32 are private medical colleges, offering a total of 5,128 MBBS seats as of 2023. In a bid to improve healthcare facilities, the government of UP has proposed to set up a medical college in every district. This move is expected to provide students with enhanced clinical exposure, especially given the high population density of the state.

Uttar Pradesh (UP) offers numerous advantages to students pursuing a career in Medicine, including access to top-notch education. The state boasts some of the best medical colleges in the country that provide students with exceptional training and education. Many of these colleges have modern facilities and infrastructure and are accredited by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

It is an attractive option for students seeking an affordable education in Medicine. The state offers comparatively lower tuition fees and living expenses, making it an affordable option for students who aspire to pursue a career in Medicine.

Studying Medicine here in UP provides an opportunity to experience the state’s diverse culture, traditions, and languages. The state is home to people from different backgrounds and ethnicities, making it a melting pot of cultures. By studying in UP, students can gain exposure to this diversity and broaden their understanding of different cultures, which can be a valuable experience in their personal and professional growth.

Medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh (UP) provide ample internship opportunities for students pursuing Medicine. These internships are designed to offer students practical training and hands-on experience in various medical settings, including hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. Such opportunities allow students to gain practical skills and knowledge that can be beneficial in their future careers as medical professionals.

Uttar Pradesh (UP) presents a promising landscape for medical professionals, with a flourishing healthcare industry and numerous career prospects. The state offers a plethora of job opportunities in various medical fields, and many medical colleges have collaborations with hospitals and healthcare organizations, enabling students to access job placements and opportunities for career advancement.

The Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET) is responsible for managing the counseling process for admission to medical courses in Uttar Pradesh. The process commences after the announcement of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) results, and candidates who qualify for NEET must register for counseling through the DMET website.

The counseling process enables candidates to select their preferred medical colleges, and the seats are allocated based on the candidate’s rank, preferences, and seat availability.

The counseling process for admission to undergraduate medical colleges under the 15% All India Quota and 100% State Quota of Central Institutions (ABVIMS & RML Hospital/VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital/ESIC), Central Universities (including DU/ BHU /AMU)/AIIMS/ JIPMER, and Deemed Universities will be conducted by the MCC/DGHS.

MCC’s responsibility is limited to completing the registration process for Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) and providing enrolled candidate information to AFMC officials for admission procedures. The grading system may also be applied to other relevant courses offered by DU/BHU or other universities.

The allocation of seats for the state counseling process for medical college admissions in Uttar Pradesh fluctuates each year and is subject to change.

As per the National Medical Commission’s official website, there is a list of recognized government and private medical colleges.

Government medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh (U.P.) 

1. 1. Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC), Aligarh 

2. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Gorakhpur 

3. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rae Bareli Uttar Pradesh 

4. Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College (MLBMC), Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh

5. Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS – BHU), Varanasi 

6. Mahamaya Rajkiya Allopathic Medical College (MRAMC), Ambedkar Nagar

7. S N Medical College, Agra (SNMC) 

8. Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, (Prev. UP Rural Inst. of Med.Sc&R) Etawah Uttar Pradesh 

9. Moti Lal Nehru Medical College, Allahabad (MLNMC) 

10. Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College (LLRM), Meerut 

11. Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College ( gsvm), Kanpur

12. Baba Raghav Das Medical College, Gorakhpur

13. king George Medical University,  Lucknow

14. rajkiy Medical College Jalaun, Orai, Uttar Pradesh

15. Government Medical College and super facility Hospital, Azamgarh

16. Government Medical College, Kannauj

17. Sheikh ul Hind Maulana Mahmood Hasan Medical College, Saharanpur

18. government allopathic Medical College, Banda

19. Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow

20. Government Medical College, Rampur, Basti

21. Government Medical College, Badaun

22. Government Medical College, Shahjahanpur

23. Government Medical College, Faizabad

24. rajkiya allopathic Medical College, Bahraich

    25.Government Medical College,  Firozabad

26. government Institute of Medical Sciences  Kasna, Greater Noida

27. autonomous State Medical College, Pratapgarh

28. autonomous State Medical College society, Ghazipur

29. Uma Nath Singh autonomous State Medical society,  Jaunpur

30. Autonomous State Medical College society,  Fatehpur

31. Autonomous State Medical College society, Etah

32. Autonomous State Medical College society,  Hardoi

33. Autonomous State Medical College society,  Siddharth Nagar

34. mahrshi Devraha Baba autonomous State Medical College, Deoria

35. Autonomous State Medical College society, Mirzapur

Private  medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh (U.P.) 

1. Hind Institute of Medical Sciences, Sitapur

2. Mayo Institute of Medical Sciences, Barabanki

3. Hind Institute of Medical Sciences, Barabanki

4. United Institute of Medical Sciences, Prayagraj

5. School of Medical Sciences and Research, Sharda University, Greater Noida

6. Shri Ram Murti Smarak Institute of Medical Sciences, Bareilly

7. Muzaffarnagar Medical College, Muzaffarnagar

8. Saraswati Institute of Medical Sciences, Hapur

9. KD medical college Hospital and Research Centre, Mathura

10. subharati Medical College, Meerut

11. Rohilkhand Medical College and Hospital, Bareilly

12. Rama Medical College and Hospital, Rama, Kanpur

13. Heritage Institute of Medical Science, Varanasi 

14. GS Medical College, Hapur

15. Noida  International Institute of Medical Sciences, Greater Noida

16. Rama Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Hapur 

17. TS Mishra Medical College and Hospital, Lucknow

18. Narayana Medical College and Research Centre, Kanpur

19. FH Medical College and Hospital, Agra 

20. National capital Region Institute of Medical Sciences, Meerut

21. Prasad Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow

22. VenKateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Amroha

23. Saraswati medical college, Unnao

24. Krishna Mohan Medical College and Hospital, Mathura

25. Varun Arjun Medical College, Shah Jahanpur

26. Era Medical College, Lucknow

    27.Tirthankar Mahaveer Medical College, Moradabad

28. Integral Institute of Medical Sciences And Research, Lucknow

29. Career Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital ,Lucknow

30. FH Medical College and Hospital, Agra

Online registration for NEST 2023, which is for the academic session 2023-28, started on February 27th at 12:00 noon. The candidates will have time until May 17th, 2023, to complete the NEST 2023 registration and application process. The NEST 2023 exam dates and application form were announced by NISER and UM-DAE CEBS a week ago. The exam will take place on June 24th, 2023, at 120 centers across India in two sessions, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Beginning with NEST 2023, the SMAS score of the best three subject scores from four subjects will be considered for the merit list preparation for both NISER and CEBS, unlike NEST 2022, where the SMAS of all four subjects were considered. It is also recommended that candidates review the NEST 2023 eligibility criteria before completing the application form.

NEST 2023 will be conducted in approximately 120 cities across India as a Computer-Based test. It will consist of four sections, each containing objective type (MCQ) questions worth 50 marks. The four sections will cover Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics. The merit lists for both NISER and CEBS will be prepared based on the best three scores out of the four sections, and the section with the lowest score will be excluded. Therefore, attempting all sections will increase your chances of obtaining a better total score. It is advisable for candidates to attempt all sections. The duration of the exam will be three and a half hours.

What is NEST?

The National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) is an annual exam conducted jointly by the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar, and the Department of Atomic Energy Center for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS), Mumbai. The exam is conducted to offer admission to the Integrated MSc programs in various streams, including Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics, offered by these two institutes.

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Physics

NEST 2023 Dates

The complete schedule of NEST 2023 exam

NEST 2023 Highlights

The following table outlines important features of the NEST 2023 exam.

NEST 2023 Application Form and Process

The NEST 2023 application form and exam dates have been released by NISER and UM-DAE CEBS. The application form was made available on February 27, and the last date for submitting the online application form is May 17. Candidates can visit the official website, nestexam.in, to find all the essential information about the NEST 2023 examination and its complete process.

NEST Application fee:

Below are the details of the fee for filling out the online application form for NEST 2023.

To apply for NEST 2023, candidates had to visit the official website of the exam and fill out the application form online. The application process included registering with personal and educational details, filling in personal and academic information, selecting an exam city and course preferences, and uploading necessary documents. After completing the application form, candidates were required to pay the application fee online via credit/debit card, or net banking. The NEST 2023 application form was available from February 27 through May 17, the last date for submission.

NEST 2023 Eligibility Criteria-

Below is the list of criteria that are required for the eligibility of NEST 2023 exam:

NEST 2023 Admission Process

The NEST 2023 admission process consists of five key steps

1. Registration for the exam
2. Filling out the application form and paying the application fee
3. Appearing for the NEST 2023 exam and achieving the minimum qualifying marks
4. Participating in the NEST counselling process by submitting the required documents and paying the admission fee
5. Securing admission to the desired program.

NEST 2023 Exam Centres

Candidates who are planning to appear for NEST 2023 can choose up to five cities while filling out the application form as per their preferred NEST center location. The NEST 2023 Exam will be conducted in centers located in 120 cities across India. The exam authorities will try to allot the test center to the candidate as per their preference and availability. The final allotted test center will be mentioned on the NEST 2023 admit card. However, requests to change centers will not be entertained after the issuance of the admit card.

NEST Exam Pattern 2023

Below are the details for the NEST 2023 Exam Pattern:

NEST 2023 Admit Card

The NEST 2023 Admit Card will be available for download starting June 12 on the official website of the exam. Candidates must use their login credentials to access and download the admit card. The admit card is an essential document that contains vital information such as the candidate’s name, roll number, exam date and time, exam center address, and exam day instructions. It is mandatory for candidates to carry a printed copy of the admit card to the exam center along with a valid photo ID proof. Candidates must keep the admit card safe until the end of the admission process.

NEST 2023 Question Paper

NEST 2023 question paper will be released online on the official website after the commencement of the examination in the month of June. Question paper structure

Below is the table showing the basic structure of the examination:

The NEST 2023 exam will be held in two shifts, implying that candidates should anticipate encountering two distinct sets of question papers during the exam.

The expected exam timings for both sessions of NEST 2023 will be as follows:

• Morning shift – From 9 am to 12:30 pm 
• Evening shift – From 2.30 pm to 6:00 pm.

NEST 2023 Answer Key

The NEST 2023 answer keys are expected to be released in the fourth week of June, tentatively. The exam conducting authorities will send the answer keys to the registered email addresses of the candidates along with their answer scripts. With the help of the answer keys, candidates can check their responses and calculate their approximate scores, thus determining their chances of admission to the participating institutes. In case of any discrepancy in the answer keys, candidates can raise objections without paying any fee. The answer key for all four sections (Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics) will be available in the same PDF file.

NEST 2023 Result

The NEST 2023 result is scheduled to be announced on July 10. The merit list/result of NEST 2023 will indicate the roll numbers and/or names of candidates who have successfully cleared the entrance exam for admission to the integrated MSc programs. Candidates can access their scorecards by logging in with their credentials. The scorecard will contain details such as sectional and overall scores, percentile, and All India Rank (AIR). Candidates should keep the scorecard safe until the entire NEST 2023 admission process is completed.

NEST 2023 Cutoff

The NEST 2023 cutoff marks will be released by NISER Bhubaneswar and CEBS Mumbai based on sessions, subjects, and categories. The cutoff will be available in two categories – Section-wise minimum admissible score (SMAS) and minimum admissible percentile (MAP). The SMAS refers to the sectional cutoff and will be calculated based on 20% of the average of the best 100 scores in each section. The SMAS for different sections can vary. In addition to the sectional cutoff, candidates are also required to clear the overall NEST 2023 cutoff percentile. The cutoff percentile for general category candidates is 95%, for OBC candidates, it is 90%, and for reserved categorycandidates,s it is 75%. This information is based on the analysis of the NEST 2022 cutoff.

NEST 2023 Counselling

Candidates who clear the NEST 2023 exam will be eligible to participate in the counselling process, which will be conducted in three rounds. During the counselling process, candidates will be required to upload their documents for verification by the officials, and seats will be allotted to them based on their merit. To complete the admission process, they will have to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and pay the admission fee. After the counselling process is complete, NISER Bhubaneswar and CEBS Mumbai will release separate merit lists for each institute.

NEST 2023 is conducted for admission to the five-year integrated MSc programme in Basic Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics) offered by both NISER and UM-DAE CEBS. The tentative number of seats available at each institute are provided below and are subject to change until the release of the NEST 2023 brochure:

Admissions at NISER, Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CEBS, Mumbai are done based on candidates’ scores in NEST.

The Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College of Aligarh Muslim University has adopted the National Medical Commission’s recommendations, prioritizing practical knowledge over theoretical knowledge. As per the new guidelines, medical students will be engaged in rounds in the operation theatre, OPD, and wards from the first year of their studies. Additionally, the college has reduced the number and duration of lectures and implemented various changes in the approach and structure of teaching and learning.

In compliance with the instructions of the National Medical Commission, JN Medical College is set to undergo a complete transformation in its teaching approach starting next week, along with other central medical colleges in the country.

According to Professor Rakesh Bhargava, the college principal, the number of daily lectures has been reduced from four to five to just two. In the past, students were introduced to OPD in the fourth year, but now they will have the opportunity to participate in it from their first year and also make rounds in the wards to gain practical knowledge on all aspects.

In the college, small groups of two to three students will be formed, and each group will be accompanied by a senior teacher to the operation theater from the first year itself.

The new format in the college involves merging all the departments so that teachers from different departments can work together to design the course format. Additionally, students will be given knowledge of every aspect from the first year itself, including OPD and rounds.

Medical students will be able to learn about every part of the body through models, as the college has introduced models of various organs including hands, feet, and other organs in a special lab. This will ensure that students have a comprehensive understanding of the human body.

In accordance with the guidelines of the National Medical Commission, the JN Medical College of AMU has changed its course format, and now students will no longer have to attend long lectures. Instead, they will study all departments together to clarify doubts and get practical knowledge through various means such as models of organs in a special lab. As per the new format, MBBS students will also start their OPD from the first year itself, and small groups of students will be formed with the guidance of senior teachers. These changes are expected to provide better practical exposure to medical students.