Upcoming Medical Entrance Exams 2027: Eligibility, Registration & Exam Dates

One day late on an entrance exam application can mean a whole year's worth of lost time. However, each year thousands of students ask the same questions: What are the medical entrance exams that are coming up? Who can apply? When will registrations begin? Which exam to study for?

It's easy to get confused. Apart from NEET UG, there are various other entrance exams that provide access to nursing, pharmacy, paramedical, post-graduation medical and allied healthcare courses.

If you're planning to pursue a career in healthcare, here's a simple guide to the upcoming medical entrance exams in 2027, along with their expected eligibility, registration timelines and what each exam is meant for.

Medical Entrance Exams 2027 at a Glance

Exam	Course	Expected Registration
NEET UG	MBBS/BDS	Expected Early 2027
NEET PG	MD/MS	To be announced
NEET MDS	MDS	To be announced
INI CET	PG Medical	To be announced
AIIMS Nursing	Nursing	To be announced
CUET	Allied Health	To be announced
AIFSET	Forensic Science	Multiple Phases
GAHET	Allied Healthcare	To be announced

 

Upcoming Medical Entrance Exams in 2027 

Students often start looking for exam dates after they have been published. At that time, registrations may have already begun, and there will be little time left to prepare and verify documents.

Being aware of the upcoming entrance exams allows you to plan ahead, familiarize yourself with the requirements, avoid missing deadlines, and develop a realistic study plan. It also provides you the option of taking multiple examinations rather than relying on a single examination.

NEET UG 2027

NEET UG is India's biggest medical entrance exam and the entrance to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BSMS, BUMS and various allied undergraduate medical courses. Candidates must have passed or be appearing for Class 12 Physics, Chemistry and Biology (as per the eligibility criteria notified for the examination year).

Students are advised to wait for the official notification before applying as the dates of registration and eligibility criteria can be changed.

NEET MDS 2027

NEET MDS is a test for students who have done BDS and want to go for higher studies in the Dental field. The examination is held for admission to MDS programmes in various institutions in India. The candidates are required to have a recognized BDS degree and should have completed internship and registration as per official notification.

NEET PG 2027

NEET PG is a national level entrance exam for MD, MS and PG Diploma courses. This examination is mandatory for medical graduates who wish to pursue specialization after MBBS for them to go through the counselling process. The registration and examination timetable is published separately each admission cycle.

INI CET 2027

The Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI CET) is organized to provide admission to the post-graduate medical courses of institutes like AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER, NIMHANS and SCTIMST.

The candidates who are interested in these top institutes should keep a check on the official notification for admission as the counselling process is different from that of NEET PG.

AIIMS B.Sc. Nursing Entrance Exam 2027

Those who wish to take up B.Sc. Nursing in AIIMS institutes should appear for the entrance test conducted by AIIMS for the purpose.

The eligibility criteria are generally Class 12 with science subjects. However, candidates are advised to check the latest notification before applying.

CUET for Allied Health and Life Sciences

The CUET has been implemented by several central and participating universities to recruit students for allied health, life science and healthcare courses.

Courses vary from university to university. Students must ensure that their desired college/University accepts CUET scores for admissions.

AIFSET 2027

The All India Forensic Science Entrance Test (AIFSET) is also available for students interested in the forensic science and forensic healthcare fields. The exam is held several times in the admission cycle and offers admission to the participating universities with undergraduate and postgraduate forensic science courses.

The multiple phase examination model provides students with more flexibility to sit the exam when they are well prepared, as opposed to many entrance exams that are only held once a year.

GAHET 2027

The Global Allied Healthcare Entrance Test (GAHET) is an online national-level entrance exam for students interested in allied healthcare courses. It has over 100 partner universities accepting GAHET scores for seamless admission into top allied healthcare courses. 

It is also a multi-phase entrance exam with the flexibility to take the exam from anywhere using a phone, pc or a laptop. Students interested in taking admission into top universities in India with a scholarship and career support opt for GAHET. 

Other Medical and Allied Health Entrance Exams

Depending on the course and institution, students may also come across entrance examinations for:

• Nursing programmes
• Pharmacy courses
• Paramedical sciences
• Physiotherapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Public Health
• Allied Health Sciences

There are some universities that hold their own entrance exams, and others that have exams at the national level.

How to Choose the Right Medical Entrance Exam

The most suitable entrance exam is entirely dependent on the course you wish to take. The students who want to become doctors generally prepare for NEET UG and the dental graduates who want to specialise in their field appear for NEET MDS. NEET PG or INI CET is a preparation course for medical graduates who wish to pursue postgraduate studies. Before preparing for the entrance exam for nursing, pharmacy and allied health aspirants should know the entrance exam accepted by their preferred university.

Rather than asking which exam is the easiest, you should first figure out what career you are looking to pursue. If you are confused, it is better to consult experts and understand your skills better. GAHET offers free career counselling to all, feel free to call on the toll free number ( 08035018480) and find your career path. 

How to Stay Updated About Registration Dates

The medical entrance exam timetable is published in the official notification. Students are advised to regularly visit the official websites of the examination authorities for:

• Registration opening dates
• Last date to apply
• Correction window
• Admit card release
• Examination date
• Result declaration
• Counselling schedule

Relying solely on unofficial social media posts or forwarded messages can lead to missing important updates.

Common Errors Students Make

The most common error is to begin preparation after the registration period has begun. A lot of students also do not check their eligibility, upload wrong documents, miss correction windows and apply for just one entrance examination when they have several. Planning ahead, having documents ready, and adhering to official notifications can help make the admission process smoother.

What Students Should Know?

There are multiple medical entrance exams in India for admissions to various courses and institutes. It is important for students to know the eligibility criteria, the timeline and the process of admission in advance so that they do not get confused at the last moment and have a better chance of getting admission to their desired programme.

The best approach is to first figure out your career objective, then narrow down the list of entrance exams that are accepted by your desired institutions, and follow the official notifications during the admission process. Preparation starts well before the exam date and being informed is often the first step to a successful medical career.