NEET PG or NEXT
success ratio to get Clinical PG Seat in Govt Medical College which is 9% only, broadly we can say that only 1 out of 10 will get Govt Seat, even after paying 1.5-2 Cr in Pvt Medical college your chances are just 1 out of 6.
NEXT Exam is applicable from 2024 batch onward, replacing NEET-PG and FMGE. NEXT aims to assess knowledge in Pre, Para, and Clinical subjects nationally.
| Step | Eligibility | Result | Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEXT-1 | After 4th Year | Pass | Entry to Internship |
| Merit | PG seat is Secured | ||
| NEXT-2 | After Internship | Pass | License to Practice |
Medical PG in USA (USMLE)
USMLE is a 3 step Exam. One can appear in USMLE Step 1 after 2nd Year, USMLE Step 2 CK during an internship, and Step-3 during your residency (Medical PG). The USMLE is an online exam and can be taken at the PROMETRIC centres present across India any time.
USMLE Exam passing ratio is 60% which is 6 time the NEET-PG Exam. NEXT Exam designed on USMLE pattern, refer the table below
| Criteria | USMLE | NExT |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | PG & Practice in US | PG & Practice in India |
| Phases | 3 Steps | 2 Steps |
| Eligibility | From 2nd Yr onward | After 4th Yr |
| Qus Format | Clinical Application / Patient Centered | Clinical Application / Patient Centered |
| Attempt | 4 Attempt | Practically 4 Years to attempt |
| Validity | 7 Years | 3 Years |
| Practice | All countries Incl India | Only in India |
Medical PG IN UK (MRCP)
There are Two ways to Start your Medical Career in UK either by MRCP/MRCS. You can complete all steps in India , your refer the table below
| Criteria | PLAB | MRCP/MRCS |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Internship in UK hospitals | PG & Practice in UK |
| Phases | 2 Steps | 3 Steps |
| Eligibility | After Graduation | 2 Yr Work Exp required |
| Qus Format | MCQ , Clinical Qus | MCQ , Clinical Qus |
| Salary | Low | High |
