The NExT exam (National Exit Text) is a licensure examination for those who aspire to practice medicine in India after completing their MBBS degree. The exam is designed to standardize medical education and ensure that medical professionals meet the required competency levels before they can practice in India. The NExT examination will replace the existing National Eligibility-Cum-Entrance Test for postgraduate seats (NEET PG) and the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE), which are required of national and international medical graduates to register for medical practice in India. The NExT exam MBBSsets a wide range of topics including basic medical sciences, clinical subjects, and practical skills and the format of the exam includes multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and clinical assessments. The results of the NExT exam play a significant role in determining a candidate’s eligibility for PG (Postgraduate) medical admissions and the ability to work as a practicing doctor in India.

The NExT test is divided into two parts i.e. NExT-1 and NExT-2, the NExT-1 is designed to assess theoretical knowledge across various medical subjects and it is typically conducted after completion of the MBBS program and the NExT-2 is a comprehensive examination to evaluate both theoretical knowledge and clinical skills. It is necessary to obtain a license to practice medicine in the country that’s why the NExT exam acts as a licensing exam for practicing in India and an entrance exam for PG (Postgraduate) studies. According to the Ministry of Health, the main purpose of the NExT test trial is to improve the country’s health insurance system and produce more qualified doctors, as mentioned above. This is also a first step towards the government’s goal of ensuring that every student in the country has an exam plan.