NEET
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is the entrance exam for aspiring students who wish to pursue MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, BVSc, and other undergraduate medical and dental programs in India.
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
Languages Available:
English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Oriya, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, and more.
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 )
Submit Your Application
Review your application form for accuracy and click on "Submit."
Download Confirmation
Download the confirmation page and take a printout for reference.