NExT 2024 Exam in October: Check NCISM Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern, and Syllabus

The NExT exam will be held in October 2024. After that, the exam will be held twice a year, in February and August. Check the NExT Exam, Syllabus, Eligibility Criteria and other important information here.

The National Commission for Indian Medical System (NCISM) will conduct the NExT exam for the first time in history in October 2024. However, the National Exit Test (NExT) for the upcoming academic session is held twice a year in February and in August. The NCISM has released notifications including the NExT exam pattern, eligibility criteria, syllabus and other important details of the exam.

The exam will be taken to grant authorization to practice medicine in the relevant discipline within the Indian medical system and to register as an authorized physician after a year-long internship.

Languages of Question Paper in NExT Exam 2024

NExT Exam Pattern 2024

Students can check the NExT exam pattern from the table below: 

NEXT Eligibility Criteria 2024

An intern who has completed a minimum of 270 days of internships as of the closing date shall be considered eligible for the NExT exam. Besides, the NExT exam syllabus will be prescribed by NCISM for UG (BAMS/BSMS/BUMS/BSRMS) courses. 

Number of Attempts in NExT Exam 

There shall be no limit to the number of attempts in the NExT exam. 

NExT 2024 Important Guidelines

Students can check the important guidelines for NExT exam below: 

1. The NExT exam 2024 for each discipline will be conducted by the commission through a designated agency.
2. The NExT exam 2024 will be a problem-based test to check the clinical competency and the ability to deal with medico-legal cases. 

Important Note: The National Exit Test is mandatory for all those who have commenced their internship on or after December 20, 2023, irrespective of the year of admission/batch. 

Frequently Asked Questions:(FAQs)

Ques. When is the NExT 2024 exam for Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani & Sowa-Rigpa students?

Ans. The NExT 2024 exam for these Indian System of Medicine (ISM) students will be held in October 2024.

Ques. Who is eligible to take the NExT 2024 exam?

Ans. To be eligible for NExT 2024:

1. You must be an intern who has completed a minimum of 270 days of internship by the closing date for applications.
2. You must be a graduate of Ayurveda (BAMS), Siddha (BSMS), Unani (BUMS) or Sowa-Rigpa (BSRMS) with a completed one-year compulsory internship.
3. Foreign medical graduates can appear if their qualifications are recognized under Schedule 3 of the IMCC Act 1970 or Section 36 of the NCISM Act 2020.

Ques. What is the exam pattern for NExT 2024?

Ans. NExT 2024 will be a problem-based test. It will assess your:

1. Clinical competency in your respective ISM discipline
2. Understanding of medical ethics
3. Ability to deal with medico-legal cases

Ques. Where can I find the detailed syllabus for NExT 2024?

Ans. The National Commission for the Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) is responsible for the syllabus. It's likely available on their website or will be released soon. Keep an eye on the NCISM website:https://ncismindia.org/

Ques. Where can I register for the NExT 2024 exam?

Ans. The application process details haven't been announced yet. You'll likely be able to register through the NCISM website or a designated agency closer to the exam date.