Introduction – NEET
NEET
(National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) previously AIPMT Exam is a national level entrance test for MBBS / BDS admissions after 12th class.
NEET is one of the most important and relatively new exams for medical aspirants. The exam will follow a pattern similar to the old AIPMT pattern. The exam will have questions from topics
Physics, Chemistry, Zoology and Botany.
Exam Highlights: NEET Exam
| Conducting Authority |
National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Type |
National Level |
| Mode of Exam |
Offline (Pen and Paper) |
| Periodicity |
Once in a year |
| Subjects |
Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology |
| Type and Number of Questions |
180 Objective Type Questions |
| Courses Offered |
MBBS and BDS |
| Exam Duration |
3 hours (1 hour for each section) |
| Marking Scheme |
+4 for each correct answer
-1 for each incorrrect answer |
| Official Website |
aipmt.nic.in |
Important Dates: NEET Exam
| NEET 2024 Events |
Dates |
| Application form available |
March 2024 |
| Final date to submit the Application form |
April 2024 |
| Fee submit on the last date |
April 2024 |
| Application form correction |
April 2024 |
| NEET 2024 Admit Card |
4th week of April 2024 |
| NEET 2024 Exam Date |
5th May 2024 |
| Result Declaration |
1st week of June 2024 |
| Beginning of the counseling |
2nd week of June 2024 |
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NEET Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: The candidate must be an Indian citizen or an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)
- Age Limit: The candidate must be minimum 17 years of age as on December 2020. The maximum age limit was set 25 years for general category candidates. However, SC removed the upper age limit cap. Reserved category candidates will have a relaxation of 5 years in maximum age limit
- Academic Eligibility: A candidate who has either passed or is appearing in the 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology (PCB) as subjects of study are only eligible
NEET Syllabus
The question Paper is set from class 11 and class 12 syllabus of Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology.
- NEET Syllabus is available on the official website and the syllabus comprises of topics from CBSE Board, State Boards and NCERT
- Candidates preparing for the exam should start from NCERT books of Physics, Chemistry and Biology
- Exam Analysis: Last year, most candidates found Physics and Chemistry section more difficult than Biology. And in Biology, Botany questions were tougher than Zoology questions
NEET Syllabus for Biology
- Biology is further divided into 2 sub-sections – Zoology and Botany and a total of 90 MCQs are asked from Zoology and Botany (45 MCQs from both sub-sections)
- NEET Syllabus for Biology consists of 30 major topics
- For Biology section, 11th Class CBSE Syllabus is given more weightage than the topics of 12th Class CBSE Syllabus in NEET
- Last 5 years NEET exam trends shows that important topics to focus on are Principles of Inheritance and Variation followed by Molecular Basis of Inheritance and Morphology of Flowering Plants, Reproduction and Biological Classification
NEET Syllabus for Chemistry
- NEET Syllabus for Chemistry consists of 18 major topics and a total of 45 MCQs are asked
- For Chemistry section, 12th Class CBSE Syllabus is given more weightage than the topics of 11th Class CBSE Syllabus in NEET
- Last 5 years NEET exam trends shows that important topics to focus on are Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure followed by Equilibrium and Hydrocarbons
NEET Syllabus for Physics
- NEET Syllabus for Physics consists of 23 major topics and a total of 45 MCQs are asked
- For Physics section also, 12th Class CBSE Syllabus is given more weightage than the topics of 11th Class CBSE Syllabus in NEET
- Last 5 years NEET exam trends shows that important topics to focus on are Mechanical Properties, Current Electricity, Semi- Conductors and Laws of Motion
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Exam Pattern: NEET
The exam pattern will be similar to last year. There will be 3 sections – Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
- The exam will be of 3 hours and pen-paper based
- 180 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – 45 MCQs from each section
- For every correct answer, 4 marks are given and 1 mark will be deducted for incorrect answer
NEET Question Papers
Year: 2020
| NEET Question Papers |
PDF Resources |
| NEET UG Question Paper (Test Booklet E1 – 2020) |
Download |
| NEET UG Question Paper (Test Booklet F1 – 2020) |
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| NEET UG Question Paper (Test Booklet G1 – 2020) |
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| NEET UG Question Paper (Test Booklet H1 – 2020) |
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Physics Model Question Papers
| Model Question Papers |
PDF Resources |
| Physics (Model Question Paper 1) |
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| Physics (Model Question Paper 2) |
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| Physics (Model Question Paper 3) |
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| Physics (Model Question Paper 4) |
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Biology Model Question Papers
| Model Question Papers |
PDF Resources |
| Biology (Model Question Paper 1) |
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| Biology (Model Question Paper 2) |
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| Biology (Model Question Paper 3) |
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| Biology (Model Question Paper 4) |
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| Biology (Model Question Paper 5) |
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| Biology (Model Question Paper 6) |
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NEET Exam: Exam Centers
The exam will be conducted in 36 States and Union Territories. The number of exam centers has been increased from 80 to 84. The new cities added to the list are Aurangabad, Udaipur, Bareilly and Jhansi.
Results NEET
Just like last year, NEET Results will be declared on the official website in the
First week of June 2024.
For admissions to various Medical, Dental Colleges, Institutes or AFMC, candidates are required to score minimum marks mentioned in the table below:
| Category |
Qualifying marks out of total 720 marks |
| General |
50% which is equal to 360 marks |
| SC / ST / OBC |
40% which is equal to 288 marks |
| General PH |
45% which is equal to 324 marks |
| Reserved PH |
40% which is equal to 288 marks |
NEET Exam Cutoffs for the past 5 years
NEET Cutoff for General Category
As per the latest update, the NTA NEET UG 2023 cut-off percentile for the general category to qualify for the entrance exam is 50th. The corresponding NEET cutoff score 2023 for the general category is 720-137. Check the year-wise NEET cutoff for general category from the table below.
| Year
|
NEET Cutoff Scores
|
| 2023 |
720-137 |
| 2022
|
715-117
|
| 2021
|
720-138
|
| 2020
|
720-147
|
| 2019
|
701-134
|
NEET Cutoff for OBC and SC/ST Category
The NTA NEET 2023 cutoff percentile for the OBC and SC/ST category to qualify for the entrance exam is 40th. The corresponding NEET cutoff scores 2023 for the OBC and SC/ST category is 136-107. Check the year-wise NEET cutoff for the OBC and SC/ST category from the table below.
| Year
|
NEET Cutoff Scores
|
| 2023 |
136-107 |
| 2022
|
116-93
|
| 2021
|
137-108
|
| 2020
|
146-113
|
| 2019
|
133-107
|
Counselling NEET
After declaration of NEET Results and Cut-offs, the candidate will have to participate in the NEET Counselling. Qualified candidates can register for the counselling by following the steps given below:
- Online Registration: Candidates have to register themselves on the official website
- Filling Choice: Candidates are required to make a choice of their desired courses & colleges
- Seat Allotment: Seat Allotment is conducted in three rounds. Seats are allotted to a candidate on the basis of their ranks in the exam and choices filled during online registration for counselling process
The centralised counselling for All India 15% quota seats will be done by MCC. Counselling for rest of the 85% seats will be conducted by Directorate of the respective states. Around 60,000 MBBS and BDS seats will be filled on the basis of counselling.
Preparation Tips: NEET Exam
- Take Mock tests: Mock Tests will make you in sync tune with the examination and sync your preparation for the exam day
- Follow NCERT Textbooks: NCERT books will clear your concepts and will also give you a better idea about the important topics to study
- Devise a Study Plan: Make a daily and weekly schedule for your preparation
- Take Regular breaks: It is important to not stress yourself out and prepare with a relaxed mind