Key Features of NEET Exam

National Level Exam: NEET is a nationwide entrance test conducted for admission into medical colleges in India.
Single-Stage Exam: NEET is a single-stage exam with no interviews.
Centralized Counseling: After the exam, candidates are allocated seats through centralized counseling by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) or respective state counseling authorities.

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test

Eligibility Criteria for NEET

Age Limit

Minimum Age: 17 years as of December 31 in the year of admission.

Minimum Marks

General Category: 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
OBC/SC/ST: 40% aggregate marks in the same subjects. PwD: 45% aggregate marks.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have completed Class 12 or its equivalent with the following subjects: Physics Chemistry Biology/Biotechnology English

Other Criteria

Nationality: Open to Indian nationals, NRIs, OCI, PIO, and Foreign Nationals. Number of Attempts: There is no limit on the number of attempts for NEET.

NEET Exam Structure

Exam Duration - 3 hours
Mode of Examination - Pen-and-paper based (Offline)
Total Marks - 720
Marking Scheme - Correct Answer: +4 marks
Incorrect Answer: -1 mark
Unanswered Question: 0 marks
Evaluation Criteria - Physics: 50 questions, 180 marks
Chemistry: 50 questions, 180 marks
Biology (Botany and Zoology): 100 questions, 360 marks

NEET Syllabus - The NEET syllabus is based on the NCERT curriculum for classes 11 and 12, with an emphasis on Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

01. Physics

Mechanics: Laws of motion, work and energy

Electromagnetism: Electric charges, electric fields, magnetic fields, Thermodynamics

Optics: Reflection, refraction, and optical instruments

Modern Physics: Nuclear physics, electronics

02. Chemistry

Physical Chemistry: Atomic structure, chemical bonding, thermodynamics

Organic Chemistry: Hydrocarbons, biomolecules, polymers

Inorganic Chemistry: Periodic table, s-block, p-block elements

03. Biology

Botany: Diversity in living organisms, structural organization in plants

Zoology: Human physiology, reproduction, ecology, and environment

How to Apply for NEET

Highly competitive exam for admission into courses like MBBS, BDS, AYUSH (BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS), and veterinary sciences.

Registration

Visit the official NEET website (https://neet.nta.nic.in/). Click on New Registration. Fill in basic personal details (name, email, phone number) and generate login credentials.

Filling the Application Form:

Log in with the generated credentials. Fill in academic details (Class 12 marks, subjects, etc.). Upload scanned photographs, signature, and thumb impression.

Choosing Exam Preferences

Select the preferred examination center from the available options and most comfortable language offered by NEET. for the exam.

Fee Payment

Pay the application fee online through Debit/Credit cards, Net Banking, or e-wallets ( General: ₹1,700, OBC/SC/ST: ₹1,200, PWD/Transgender: ₹1,200 )