The Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) conducts the NEB exam for Pakistani students who wish to migrate to a medical college in Pakistan.
NEB stands for National Equivalence Board. Borad has created the NEB exam syllabus.
The National Medical and Dental Academic Board has developed the structure and standards of the exams.
Exam Schedule
PMDC has postponed the NEB exam scheduled for January 20, 2024. Keep visiting the PMDC website for further notifications. For the PMDC website, click here.
Eligibility
- Having more than 65% marks in their FSs or HSSC.
- Qualifying the requisite NEB examination for the 2nd-year transfer from a foreign college.
Important Factors
1. Frequency
This exam will be held at least twice a year.
2. Number of attempts
The exam has an unlimited number of attempts.
3. Validity
2 Years
Exam Format and Structure
The exam consists of 200 MCQs, in which there will be an emphasis on the application of knowledge. The duration of the exam is 3 hours. The following point will be notable for exams.
For transfer in MBBS Year 3:
Candidates will be required to appear in the theory component of the exams only.
For transfer in MBBS Year 4:
Candidates will be required to appear in the theory component of the exams only.
For transfer in MBBS Year 5:
70% or above in both the theory and clinical skills components of the exams.
NEB Examination Standard 3 (Transfer to MBBS Year 3)
Eligiblity
MBBS Year 2 from a PMC-recognized foreign medical college and intends to migrate to MBBS Year 3 at a PMC-recognized medical college in Pakistan.
Disciplines
Anatomy, Biochemistry, and Physiology
MCQ’s Weightage
Anatomy 45%, Physiology 35%, Biochemistry 20%
NEB Examination Standard 4 (Transfer to MBBS Year 4)
Eligiblity
MBBS Year 3 from a PMC-recognized foreign medical college and intends to migrate to MBBS Year 4 at a PMC-recognized medical college in Pakistan.
Disciplines
General Pathology, General Microbiology and Pharmacology
MCQ’s Weightage
General Pathology 25%, General Microbiology 25%, Pharmacology 50%
NEB Examination Standard 5 (Transfer to MBBS Year 5)
Eligiblity
MBBS Year 4 from a PMC-recognized foreign medical college and intends to migrate to MBBS Year 5 at a PMC-recognized medical college in Pakistan.
Disciplines
Special Pathology, Community Medicine, Ophthalmology and ENT
MCQ’s Weightage
Special Pathology 20%, Community Medicine 10%, Ophthalmology 35%, and ENT 35%
Passing Criteria
For transfer in MBBS Year 3
70% or above in the theory component.
For transfer in MBBS Year 4
70% or above in the theory component.
For transfer in MBBS Year 5
70% or above separately in both the theory and clinical skills component.
The candidate has to pass both components. If the candidate fails in one component, he will reappear only in the failed component.
A NOTE form PMC
“Successfully clearing the NEB Examination does not guarantee admission to a Pakistani medical college, as it will depend on the availability of seats in the admitting medical college and its admissions policy.”
I am medical student in Kyrgyzstan. Now i am in 2nd year . I am confused. Should i give this exam 🥺. What if anything wrong happen . There will be no choice for me . But I badly want to go to my home country.
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Don’t be confused … yes you can after 4th semester
Pareshan mat ho aap 4th semester ke baad aap test de do phir aap migration kar sakte hai
Neb exam ki next date kb aygi?
NEB held in feb, Now when next date will announced we will inform on our website.
I just want to know if fhere is anyone who cleared this exam before or any person whos known have cleared this exam and have any info i am just confused that after clearing is it easy or like whats the probability of getting college after clearing the exam its easy to get or what ???
A lot of people give exams every year, but the availability of seats depends on the vacant seat and your score in the exam.
Assalam o alaikum….When the registration portal will open…? They have given one portal now but it can’t be submitted..Any idea regarding further registration, exact time and date..
Kind regards!
When new date will be announced , NEB portal will be open. Keep visiting PMDC website and our websites.
I am 2nd year medical student in china. I have completed 3rd semester.Can I apply for neb test? Is the test held twice a year? Please guide me.
Yes , you can apply. Check pmdc website, apply when they will announce test.