Hello,

NEXT (National Exit Test) is proposed to be conducted after 3 years from the day of passing of NMC bill. Since NMC bill was passed last year, the first NEXT exam is probably going to be conducted from 2022. The first batch to appear for it will be 2K17 batch.

So no, you wouldn't be giving NEXT in 2021 even if you take a drop year. You would still be appearing for NEET-PG.

Hi!

The government of India proposed National Medical Commision Bill (NMC Bill) in 2019, according to which the  all graduates of MBBS need to give a common exit test called National Exit Test (NEXT). zthe objective behind this test is to produce more qualified doctors and to bring uniformity among MBBS graduates.

NEXT exam must be given by all MBBS graduates irrespective of whether they studied in government college or private college.