About NEET exam
The National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) is an all-India medical entrance exam conducted by NTA. The NEET exam aims to enable students to seek admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, and BHM. NEET exam is accepted in different medical institutes in India. It is now the only medical entrance exam. Thus, it is vital to meet the NEET eligibility criteria to pursue a medical career.
NEET Eligibility
The official notification from NMA specified various eligibility alterations and additions. The NEET exam criteria are,
- The age limit for NEET was removed. So any candidate above 17 years can apply for NEET.
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as core subjects.
- For NEET 2023, candidates must be at least 17 years old.
- There are no restrictions on the maximum NEET exam attempt for aspirants.
- A reservation of 3% will be provided for specially-abled (PWD) candidates.
- Students must secure 40% to 45% in class 12 to qualify for the NEET exam.
- NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, and Foreign national students are eligible to apply for NEET.
NEET Application Form
The NTA has released the official NEET UG application form. Visit the official website (https://neet.nta.nic.in/) and submit the application form. The steps to apply for NEET UG are as follows,
- Visit the official NTA NEET website.
- Find the NEET UG 2023 section.
- Carefully read the eligibility details from the official notification
- Click the NEET UG 2023 apply online link to open the form
- Fill in the required details in the application.
- Scan and upload all the documents as asked by the board
- Upload your signature and a recent color passport-size photo. Click the submit option.
- Review the application and download the file
- Take a physical print of the application for future reference.
NEET Admit Card
The NTA releases the NEET admit card. The hall ticket will be available on the official website with a direct link to a page. This document plays an important role in various admission processes. Also, candidates can download another copy from the official site if they misplace their admit card. Double-check the following before downloading the admit card,
- Candidate name
- Father's name
- D.O.B, Gender
- Application number
- Roll number
- QR code
- Language of question paper
- Exam center number
- Passport size photograph
- Signature and IP address of downloaded admit card
NEET Exam Pattern
Candidates appearing for NEET 2023 must be well-versed in the exam pattern, which can help their preparation. The total NEET exam duration is 3 hours and 20 minutes. NEET exam supports only offline mode (paper-based exam). The paper consists of 200 questions, of which 180 are MCQs from Physics, Biology, and Chemistry. Each question weighs 4 marks; for every error, there is a 1-mark deduction. The following is the section-wise pattern,
- Section A - 35 Questions x 4 = 140 marks
- Section B - 14 Questions x 4 = 40 marks
- 180 marks (Physics, Chemistry), 360 marks (Biology)
NEET exam supports 13 Indian languages, enabling students to choose their native or preferred language. The subject-wise question pattern is as follows,
- Physics - 45 questions
- Chemistry - 45 questions
- Biology - 90 questions
NEET Exam Date
As per the official announcement from the National Testing Agency (NTA), the NEET exam 2023 is scheduled on May 7, 2023. Students can start with the application from January 2023 and submit it before the last week of this month. The result will be announced in 1st week of June 2023, and the following counseling process from 2nd week of June.
However, the exam date may reschedule based on external factors.
NEET Syllabus
The NEET 2023 exam syllabus is notified by the NMC and is available on the official website (https://www.nmc.org.in/).
NEET follows class 11 and 12 syllabi to familiarize students with topics. The updated subject-wise syllabus is given below,
NEET Physics Syllabus
- Class 11 - Physical world and measurement, Kinematics, Work, Energy, Power, Gravitation, Thermodynamics, System motions, particles, and Laws of Motion.
- Class 12 - Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Optics, Electromagnetic waves, Electronic devices, Atoms and Nuclei, Dual Matter and Radiation, and Alternating Currents.
NEET Chemistry Syllabus
Class 11 - Basics of Chemistry, Atom structure, Chemical bonding, Molecular structure, Matter - Gases and Liquid, Thermodynamics. P-Block and S-Block elements, Hydrocarbons, Environmental Chemistry.
Class 12 - Solid state, Electrochemistry, Chemical kinetics, Surface Chemistry, P, D, F block elements, Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers. Biomolecules, Polymers, and Isolation and elements.
NEET Biology Syllabus
Class 11 - Diversity in the living world, Cell structure and Function, Plan Psychology, Human Physiology
Class 12 - Reproduction, Genetics and Evolution, Biology and Human welfare, Biotech applications, Ecology, and environment.
NEET Mock Test
A mock test for NEET is essential to get comfortable with the final exam. It also enables candidates to clock time and improve accuracy. Enrolling in mock tests or self-study gives instant feedback on performances. Mock tests also address students' strengths and weaknesses. Hence, appearing in the NEET test series allows candidates to write accurate answers. It also clarifies how questions are twisted and helps them tackle any complexity. Since there are 180 questions and 180 minutes, time management is pivotal, and solving mock tests can facilitate your strategy.
NEET Previous Year Question Papers
The NEET previous year's question papers help candidates understand the exam pattern, syllabus, and repeated questions. This helps them analyze and prepare with constructive methods. Students can solve these questions papers daily. There are various sites where students can access free downloadable PDF files.
NEET Sample Papers
Cracking NEET sample papers is one of the best ways to analyze the concept and pattern. Institutes provide sample papers with key answers, and also you can download online materials. Sample papers give students a profound knowledge of tricky and important questions. It also enhances confidence and time management skills to approach the final NEET.
NEET Result
NEET exam results follow a similar pattern every year. For NEET 2023, the expected date for the exam results in 1st week of June. Following is the counseling for medical applications.
NEET Answer Key
The NEET exam answer is available on the official NTA website (https://neet.nta.nic.in/). The board rolls out the updated answer key every year post-exam. Download the file from the site by clicking the link. Get redirected to another page where you'll be asked to log in using the application number and password / D.O.B.
You can also download the scanned OMR answer sheet and recorded response challenge.
NEET Cut off
The latest NEET UG 2023 update shows that the cut-off for the general category is 50%. While for SC/ST/OBC and general-PH aspirants, the NEET cut-off is between 40-45%, respectively. The NEET cut-off passing marks for the general category is 715- 117, while for SC/ST/OBS is 116-93.
NEET Counselling Process
NEET UG 2023 counseling process starts in the 2nd week of June, after the exam result. It comprises four rounds. They are,
- Round 1 - Registration, Choice Filling, Verification, Seat allotment, Provisional result, Final result,
- Round 2 - Fresh registration, Payment, Seat Locking, Result, Report to allotted university
- Mop-Up Round - Registration/{Payment, Verification, Seat Allotment, Result,
- Stray Vacancy Round - Seat allotment process, Result, Reporting to allotted university.
NEET Participating Colleges
1260 medical colleges in India accept NEET UG 2023 scores. 15% admissions of the entire medical seats are allotted for merit students under All-India Quota. The remaining 85% quota is for NEET UG aspirants. They can use state-level counseling for admissions to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, and BHM. The top institutes that accept NEET UG 2023 are,
- AIIMS, Delhi
- AFMC Pune,
- MMC, Chennai
- Ramachandra University, Chennai
- SRM University, Chennai,
- AIIMS, Patna
- Armed Forces Medical Colleges
- Indira Gandhi Medical Institute
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