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NEET UG 2024: Application Form (Started), Dates, Syllabus, Eligibility, Preparation Tips etc.

NEET 2024, the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduates (NEET-UG), serves as the principal gateway for entry into undergraduate medical and dental programs throughout India. The responsibility of administering the exam lies with the National Testing Agency (NTA), scheduled for May 5, 2024. The exam will be offered in 13 languages, encompassing Hindi and English. This article furnishes details regarding the anticipated release date of the NEET 2024 application form, mandatory documentation, eligibility criteria, and the procedural steps for completing the registration process.

The initiation of NEET UG 2024 registration is anticipated to commence shortly on the official website https://exams.nta.ac.in/NEET/. Despite this, there is no official confirmation regarding the exact date for the release of the NEET application. Consequently, candidates are urged to remain vigilant and ready to swiftly complete the form once it is made accessible.

Why NEET 2024 Exam?

Before going into the deep, let us look at some of the silent features of the NEET Exam 2024, which will provide you with the answer to why to chose this Entrance Exam or, in simple words, why the NEET exam is for. NEET is a joint entrance examination for medical aspirants. It determines the students’ qualification or eligibility for MBBS/BDS/Ayush and other undergraduate medical courses in approved/recognized medical colleges in India and MBBS abroad.

  • NEET UG 2024  is the national-level examination for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BNYS, BSMS, Nursing and other medical or paramedical courses nursing in India. CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) is the conducting authority that organizes the NEET examination every year, and the exam will be held on May 05, 2024.
  • NEET UG 2024 application form is available online mode only.
  • An Aadhaar card is mandatory for all Indian citizens to fill out the application form.

Quick Facts

Before discussing the NTA NEET UG 2024 entrance exam, like the Application form, important dates, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, NEET cutoff, counselling etc., let’s look at the Quick fact about NEET.

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NEET 2024: Latest Update
Name of ExaminationNational Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET)
Conducted byNational Testing Agency (NTA)
Level of NEET ExaminationNational-level
CategoryUndergraduate
Mode of ExamOffline Mode (Pen, Paper)
Duration of Examination200 minutes (03 hours 20 Minutes)
Timing of Examination 02:00 PM to 05:20 PM (IST)
Courses in which admission is through NEETMBBS, BDS, BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, and BHMS, Nursing
Colleges in which admission is through NEETAll Medical Colleges in India
Total Number of Questions200 Multiple Choice Questions
Languages available for the ExaminationEnglish, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Punjabi

NEET Application Form 2024 Dates (Out)

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the NEET 2024 Application form dates at neet.nta.nic.in. Below are the NEET essential dates.

EventsDates
NEET 2024 Registration Date09 February 2024
The last date to fill NEET application form is 202409 March 2024
(up to 09:00 PM)
Last date for application fee payment09 March 2024
2024 (up to 09:00 PM)
NEET 2024 correction window dateLast week of February
Correction window last date1st week of March
Allotted exam city detailsTo be announced
Release of NEET-UG admit cardTo be announced
NEET exam date5 May 2024
Result declarationTo be announced
Commencement of NEET UG counsellingTo be announced

How to Apply in NTA NEET UG 2024?

A step-by-step guide to filling out an application form is provided below.

  • Registration: Go to neet.nta.nic.in, register with a phone number and email. Get the NEET 2024 application number.
  • Form Completion: Log in, fill in personal, academic details in the form.
  • Document Upload: Upload scanned photograph, signature, and required documents according to NEET 2024 specifications.
  • Fee Payment: Pay the application fee via Debit/Credit card, Netbanking, or UPI.
  • Confirmation Page: Save and print the NEET 2024 confirmation page after completing all steps.

Application Fee (Category-wise)

The NEET application fee differs for different categories, which must be paid when submitting NEET-UG. Aspirants may check in the table below the requisite application fee for the NEET-UG application form submission for General, SC, ST, OBC or other category fees.

CategoryFee
GeneralINR 1,700/-
General-EWS/ OBC-NCL*INR 1,600/-
SC/ST/PwD/TransgenderINR 1000/-
Outside India (Fee in ₹)INR 9500/
NOTE: Processing charges & Goods and Services Tax (GST) are to be paid by the candidate as applicable

*OBC-NCL (Other Backward Classes)-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) as per the Central List of Other Backward Classes available on the National Commission for Backward Classes. The candidates on this list (available on http://www.ncbc.nic.in/ ) may mention OBC-NCL in the Category Column. State-listed OBC-NCL Candidates not in OBC-NCL (Central List) must choose General.

Eligibility Criteria

For NEET UG, you must remember the Eligibility Criteria. The NEET 2024 eligibility criteria include minimum and maximum age requirements, educational requirements, subjects studied in the qualifying exam, status of the qualifying exam, category, and nationality. Aspirants can go through the below-mentioned requirements, which are mandatory for aspirants to be eligible for NEET. Let’s look at the eligibility criteria for appearing NEET exam given below.

ParametersEligibility criteria
NationalityCandidates eligible for NEET 2024 include:
Indian Nationals
Foreign Nationals
NRI
PIO
OCI
Age requirement for NEET Aspirants applying for NEET 2024 must have completed a minimum of 17 years of age at the time of admission as of 31 December 2023.
Minimum QualificationCandidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects from a recognized board.
Minimum marks required in the qualifying examinationGeneral – 50%, OBC/SC/ST – 40%, PWD – 45%

Exam Pattern

The NEET (UG)-2024 exam pattern comprises two Sections. Each subject will consist of two sections. Section A will consist of 35 Questions, and Section B will have 15 questions; out of these 15 Questions, candidates can choose to attempt any 10 Questions. So, the total number of questions and time utilisation will remain the same.

Syllabus

NEET 2024 syllabus will be based on a standard syllabus prescribed by the NMC (National Medical Commission). It will be prescribed after reviewing various state syllabi and CBSE, NCERT & COBSE. You may gather the basic syllabus from the 11th & 12th based on Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology subjects.

For NEET (UG)-2024, the National Medical Commission of India (NMC) recommends a syllabus for admission to MBBS/BDS/ BAMS/ BSMS/ BUMS/BHMS courses across the country after review of various State syllabi as well as those prepared by CBSE, NCERT, and COBSE. This establishes uniformity across the country, considering the relevance of different areas in medical education.

The table is related to NEET 2024 recommended book; the candidates must follow these books for exam preparation.

SubjectEssential Books for NEET 2024
PhysicsNCERT Physics Part 1 and Part 2 texts for Classes XI and XII, Concepts of Physics by HC Verma, Objective Physics by DC Pandey, Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick and Walker, Fundamentals of Physics by Pradeep, Problems in General Physics by IE Irodov
ChemistryNCERT Chemistry textbooks of Class XI and XII, Physical Chemistry by OP Tandon, Organic Chemistry by Morrison and Boyd, ABC of Chemistry for Classes 11 and 12 by Modern, Concise Inorganic Chemistry by JD Lee, Dinesh Chemistry guide and practise books by VK Jaiswal, MS Chauhan and N Awasthi for Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry portions respectively.
BiologyNCERT Biology texts of Class XI and Class XII, Biology Vol 1 and Vol 2 by Trueman, Objective Biology by Dinesh, Objective Botany by Ansari, Pradeep Guide on Biology, GRB Bathla publications for Biology

Preparation Tips

There are given Important Tips related to NEET 2024.

  • Firstly, know all the details about the officially prescribed syllabus for the examination.
  • Practice mock tests & previous year’s question papers.
  • Make a proper timetable for your preparations.
  • Consider books and study materials for good preparation.
  • Stay stress-free & healthy while preparing for exams.

Caste Certificate Proforma for NEET

A caste certificate is not required while filling out the neet application form. It will be needed during the admission procedure once you get allotted a college. You will need your valid caste certificate and domicile if admitted through State quota counselling. Click Here to know me about the caste certificates.

NEET UG 2023 Registered Highlight

The exam statistics mention the number of candidates who appeared in the NEET UG.

CANDIDATES2020202120222023
No. of candidates registered1597435161477718723432087462
No Candidates Absent1366945154427317645712038596
No of Candidates Absent2304907050410777248866
Indian Nationals1593907161227618700152036316
NRIs18691054910852
OCIs732564647642
PIO49
Foreigners878883771786
Male716586710988807538902936
Female88084390377410647941184513
Transgender6151113
No Candidates Present47553446-853565964592110

NEET 2023 Exam Centres

Sr.NoCOUNTRYSTATE/ U.TCityCity Code
1INDIAANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDSPORT BLAIR1101
2INDIAANDHRA PRADESHGUNTUR1201
3INDIAANDHRA PRADESHKURNOOL1202
4INDIAANDHRA PRADESHNELLORE1203
5INDIAANDHRA PRADESHTIRUPATI1204
6INDIAANDHRA PRADESHVIJAYAWADA1205
7INDIAANDHRA PRADESHVISAKHAPATNAM1206
8INDIAANDHRA PRADESHTENALI1207
9INDIAANDHRA PRADESHNARASARAOPET1208
10INDIAANDHRA PRADESHMACHILIPATNAM1209

Admit Card

Admission Seeker who has registered can download the admit card for NEET 2024 online. The students’ names, exam centre addresses, timings for the exam and other details will be on the admit card of NEET 2024. All students must bring the admit card to the examination centre and a passport-size photograph. Failure to present the admit card at the exam centre of NEET will make the candidates ineligible to attempt the exam.

  • No candidate will be allowed to appear at the Examination Centre on the Date and Timing other than that allotted to them in their Admit Card.

Dress Code

Due to many applicants, the NTA follows strict policies to maintain the discipline and fairness of the NEET 2024 Exam. Among the essential policies is the dress code for NEET 2024. NEET dress code allows you to wear light-coloured denim pants and half-sleeve t-shirts; the size of the shirt buttons should be medium. However, in case candidates come in cultural/ customary dress at the Examination Centre, they should report at least an hour before the last reporting time, i.e. 12.30 pm, so that there is enough time for proper frisking without any inconvenience to the candidate while maintaining the sanctity of the examination.

Exam Day Guidelines

The Examination Centre will be opened two (02) hours before the commencement of the test. No candidate shall be allowed to enter the Examination Centre after 1:30 pm. Therefore, candidates must ensure they leave home well in advance, considering all facts like traffic, location of the centre, weather conditions, etc. Candidates are expected to take their seats immediately after the opening of the Examination Hall for more information about the NEET 2024 Dress Code for males and females.

Answer Key

The important answer key for NEET 2024 will be released within a week of the examination. NEET-UG 2024 Answer Key will be published online mode through the website. The aspirant may have an opportunity for an online challenge against the answer key. All right answers to the questions asked in the offline entrance examination of NEET 2024 will be in the answer key. Students have to pay Rs. 1000/- per answer challenged.

Result 2024

According to Official instructions, National Testing Agency (NTA) releases the NEET result 2024 on https://ntaneet.nic.in/. The result will release via online mode through the website. Students can check their results by entering their roll number and other required details. The scores secured by the candidates in the NEET 2024 exam will be available in the result. NEET has to be downloaded by the candidates since it will be required during the NEET admission process.

NEET 2024 Cutoff

To pass NEET UG 2024, candidates need varying minimum marks based on exam difficulty, seats available, and total test-takers. General category needs 50%, General-PH 45%, and reserved categories 40%. NEET counselling releases merit lists for candidates eligible for counselling rounds.NEET 2024 cutoff will be the minimum entry requirement for preparing different merit lists.

The cutoff marks for NEET 2024 will depend on the various factors that affect the exam. The following is the NEET cutoff for 2024:-

CategoryNEET cutoff percentileNEET cut-off 2024 scoresNEET cut-off 2023 scores
Unreserved50th percentileTo be announced720-137
SC/ST/OBC40th percentileTo be announced136-107
Unreserved-PH45th percentileTo be announced136-121
SC/ST/OBC-PH40th percentileTo be announced120-107

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the NEET exam?

NEET exam is a national-level entrance test conducted for MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and BVSc & AH admission. The National Testing Agency works on it.

Is NEET 2024 twice a year?

No, as per official information by NTA, NEET 2023 will be conducted only once.

When will NTA release the admit card for NEET?

The admit card for NEET was released 15 days before the exam date in online mode.

Will the NEET exam 2024 be conducted online?

No, as per the notification by NTA, NEET 2024 will be conducted offline, that is, in pen-paper-based mode.

What to do if I misplace my NEET admit card?

Don’t worry if you have misplaced your NEET 2024 admit card. You can again download your admit card from the official website by logging into the applicant portal.

Can I appear for the NEET exams if I have a year gap between classes 11 & 12?

Yes, you can appear for NEET exams with a year gap. Delhi High Court revoked the previously set out amendment by the NMC wherein candidates with a year gap can appear for NEET.

Can I crack NEET 2024 in 15 days?

Unquestionably, this is essential while there are only 15 days left to prepare for NEET 2024. Prepare you with the NEET topper recommended sample papers and the last 5+ years’ NEET question papers. By solving NEET-UG 2024 previous year question papers and sample papers, students get an idea of the difficulty level of the NEET exam in the past and the question paper pattern.

Is 1000 a good rank in NEET?

Students must score at least 680 – 690 marks to feature in the top 100 NEET-UG ranks. To Check the NEET-UG 2023 Marks vs Rank – Analysis. Visit NEET 2023 Rank Predictor.

Can I crack NEET on the first attempt?

Although the number changes yearly, most students (around 60-70%) crack the NEET exam on the first attempt. This is a dedicated focus on studies, a disciplined approach, regular classes, and to some extent, the fear of wasting an extra year for NEET preparation.

Is NCERT Biology enough for NEET?

For the most part, the answer is yes. You don’t have to refer to any additional/extra book for Biology; NCERT is sufficient to crack it and score 300+ easily.

Is NEET 2024 Tough?

The difficulty level of NEET can’t be predicted in advance as it varies yearly. It’s a common myth among medical students that the NEET exam gets more challenging yearly. NEET 2024 can be tricky or easier than previous years. As a NEET aspirant, it’s not good to worry about these things during the preparation.

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Hello, I am Ritik Kumar Pandey, and I possess two years of experience in providing guidance and assistance to individuals pursuing MBBS, MD, and MS programs. During this period, I had the privilege of working in various prestigious medical colleges where I acquired in-depth knowledge of admission procedures, counseling processes, and various other aspects related to these programs. If you have any questions or require clarification, please feel free to comment, and I will be more than happy to provide you with the necessary information and guidance.

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  1. Kindly tell me about conditions about H P. state quota. Specially board exam pass conditions.
    Is their only one board pass condition or more.

    Reply
    • 1. Collect syllabus for the examination.
      2. Follow NCERT books only.
      3. Point out and work on weak areas.
      4. Prepare a weekly schedule.
      5. Saggregate easy and tough chapters.
      6. Practice previous years papers.
      7. Solve mock test papers and practice papers.
      8. Stay calm and stress-free.

      Reply

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