NEET Exam

NEET Exam Highlights

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NEET Exam Eligibility Criteria

Before students fill out the application form for the NEET exam, they must comply with its eligibility criteria, given below: 

• Candidates should be a minimum of 17 years of age. 
• Applicants can be Indian citizens, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), or Foreign Nationals.
• Applicants who have passed the Class XII exam or are appearing for it can apply. 
• They should have studied English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and passed Class XII exams from a recognised board.
• Applicants should score at least 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in the Class XII exam. SC, ST, and OBC-NCL candidates can apply with a minimum of 40% marks.

NEET Exam Application Process

The NEET application process consists of five steps that candidates must follow. Candidates should review all the required documents beforehand. They should also be sure of the last date for applying for the NEET exam and fill out their forms before this date. 

Steps to Follow to Apply for NEET Exam

The five-step application process is as given below:

• Registration for the NEET 2024
• Filling out the application form
• Uploading of images
• Application fee payment
• Forms for the NEET are to be printed

Documents Required for NEET Application

The list of documents required for NEET application are:

• Valid identity proof, either passport, Aadhaar card, ration card, government photo ID car, or bank account passbooks
• Detailed personal details such as:
• Names of Candidates’ Parents
• Candidate’s date of birth
• Permanent address
• Email address
• Mobile number
• A recent passport-sized photo
• A postcard-sized photo
• A signature
• Impression of the left thumb
• PwD certificate, if applicable
• Citizenship certificate

NEET Exam Pattern 

While preparing for the exam, applicants should familiarise themselves with the NEET exam pattern. Detailed information about this test is given below:

NEET Exam Preparation Tips 

Get ready to ace the NEET test with these preparation tips:

• Choose the NCERT books you’re going to need and read each one thoroughly. If issues need some clarification, seek help. After you finish studying one book, study extra material such as preparation websites. Jot down useful references you’re going to use later.
• Practice complex concepts.
• When the exam is drawing close, don’t learn new topics. At this time, review all your notes, which contain formulas, equations, derivations, etc. 
• Practising previous years’ online mock tests and question papers will accustom you to the exam setting, and you can keep track of the time you take to answer the questions. 
• It will also give you an understanding of your performance and areas of weakness. YOu also get to know the exam paper pattern and the marks allotted to each question. 
• Every day, set aside three hours to do a mock test.
• Evaluate your performance after each test and concentrate on reducing these mistakes in the coming papers.
• Take a 15-minute break every two hours of study.
• Sleep for six hours a day. 
• Begin studying biology and another subject together. Candidates will cover more topics in a short span. 
• Spend a lot of time practising diagrams. 
• Solve as many Physics problems as you can. Create all the formulas and laws in a spreadsheet so that you can solve them. 
• Memorise Chemistry’s chemical equations and diagrams. After you complete one chapter, draw up a sheet of chemical equations and formulas pertaining to that chapter.

NEET Exam Admit Card and Details it Carries

The NEET Admit Card, issued by the NTA, is an important document for applicants to carry with them to the exam hall. Applicants should download the admit card by providing their registration number, date of birth, and security pin.

This information will generate a PDF version of their admit card. 

Details Included in NEET Admit Card

Before downloading the Admit Card, candidates should spend a few minutes checking the details mentioned in it. These are:

• Name of the candidate
• Father’s name
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Application number 
• Roll number
• QR code
• Category of applicant
• Sub-category
• NEET exam date and time
• Reporting time and time for last entry
• Address of aspirant
• Language (medium) of question paper
• NEET exam centre name and address
• Exam centre number
• Passport-sized photo (uploaded in the application form)
• Signature (uploaded during registration)
• The IP address and date of downloading of admit card
• Space to paste passport-sized photo (same as used during registration)

NEET Exam Answer Key

Once the NEET exam concludes, the NTA publishes the official answer key, enabling candidates to estimate their expected scores. Candidates who wish to raise objections about certain questions can do so by paying a non-refundable fee of Rs. 200. 

The answer key pertaining to NEET UG is released a few hours before the results are declared. Under no circumstances can candidates challenge the final answer key. 

NEET Exam Result

The NTA releases the NEET results in the form of scorecards on neet.ntaonline.in. The scorecard contains candidate information, their marks and qualifications, their All India Ranking, and their 15% All India Quota. It also includes the cutoff scores for candidates from the general, SC, ST, and OBC categories.

Understanding NEET Exam Counselling

MCC handles NEET counselling for 15% of AIQ seats in government colleges and 100% for certain universities like AIIMS and JIPMER. State authorities manage counselling for the remaining 85% of state quota seats. 

The process includes four rounds: rounds 1, 2, mop-up, and stray vacancies, where seats are allocated based on applicant preferences, NEET 2024 rank, and seat availability. Eligible applicants register, select courses, and pay fees. Any remaining AIQ seats after round two are returned to the states.