NEET UG
It is an entrance examination designed for students who want to enrol in undergraduate medical courses offered by either government or private medical colleges in India. The exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality:
- Indian Nationals
- Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)
- Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs)
- Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs)
- Foreign Nationals
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 17 years as of December 31 of the year of admission.1 of the year of admission.
- The qualification must be recognized by the concerned medical regulatory authority in the country where the institution is located.
Upper Age Limit:
- For General category candidates: 25 years.
- For SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD candidates: 30 years.
- The age limit is subject to change based on the latest regulations
Educational Qualification:
- Cleared 12th grade (or equivalent) examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects.
- Minimum Marks Required 12th grade (or equivalent):
- General category: At least 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology combined.
- SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates: At least 40% aggregate marks.
- PwD Candidates: At least 45% aggregate marks.
Number of Attempts:
- There is no limit on the number of attempts for NEET-UG as far as the age criteria is met.
Domicile and Residence:
- It is advised that candidates must check specific eligibility criteria related to domicile and residence when making application for state quotas or specific colleges, as different states and institutions may have additional requirements.
Medical Fitness:
- Candidates must be medically fit to pursue medical education. The medical fitness criteria are generally assessed at the time of admission to medical colleges.
Exam Pattern
- Pen and Paper-based Test (Offline mode)
- 3 hours and 20 minutes (200 minutes)
- Total Questions: 200 questions, of which candidates need to answer 180 questions.
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with four options, one correct answer.
Detailed Section-wise Distribution:
- Section A: 35 questions (140 marks)
- Section B: 15 questions (only 10 to be answered, 40 marks)
- Total Marks: 180 marks
- Section A: 35 questions (140 marks)
- Section B: 15 questions (only 10 to be answered, 40 marks)
Total Marks: 180 marks
- Botany Section A: 35 questions (140 marks)
- Botany Section B: 15 questions (only 10 to be answered, 40 marks)
- Zoology Section A: 35 questions (140 marks)
- Zoology Section B: 15 questions (only 10 to be answered, 40 marks)
- Total Marks: 360 marks
Marking Scheme:
- Correct Answer: +4 marks
- Incorrect Answer: -1 mark (negative marking)
- Unanswered Questions: 0 marks (no penalty)
Exam Dates (Tentative)
- Release of Application Form: December/January
- Last Date to Apply: January/February
- Admit Card Release: April
- Exam Date: May
- Result Declaration: June
For the most accurate and updated information, always refer to the official NEET website and notifications from the National Testing Agency (NTA)
Syllabus:
NEET syllabus, which includes topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as prescribed by the NCERT for Class 11 and 12
Medium of Question Paper:
The question paper is available in multiple languages, including:
- English
- Hindi
- Assamese
- Bengali
- Gujarati
- Kannada
- Marathi
- Odia
- Tamil
- Telugu
- Urdu
- Other regional languages (depending on the specific year and region)
Preparation Tips:
- Study Plan: Create a study plan that covers all topics and allows for regular revision.
- Practice MCQs: Regularly practise multiple-choice questions to get familiar with the exam pattern and improve speed and accuracy.
- Mock Tests: Take mock tests to simulate the exam environment and assess your preparation level.
- Time Management: Practise managing your time effectively to ensure you can complete the exam within the given duration.
- Focus on Weak Areas: Identify and work on your weak areas to improve your overall performance.
BOOKS
Preparing for NEET PG requires a comprehensive understanding of the subjects and thorough revision. Here is a list of some recommended books for NEET PG preparation:
- NCERT Physics Textbooks for Class 11 and 12
- Concepts of Physics by H.C. Verma
- Objective Physics by D.C. Pandey
- Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick, and Walker
- NCERT Chemistry Textbooks for Class 11 and 12
- Physical Chemistry by O.P. Tandon
- Organic Chemistry by Morrison and Boyd
- Organic Chemistry by O.P. Tandon
- Concise Inorganic Chemistry by J.D. Lee
- Objective Chemistry by R.K. Gupta
- NCERT Biology Textbooks for Class 11 and 12
- Trueman's Biology Vol 1 & Vol 2
- Objective Biology by Dinesh
- Objective Biology by R.K. Pillai
- Biology by GRB Bathla Publications
Exam centre :
NEET 2024 exam centres were located in 557 cities across India and 14 cities outside India.NEET UG 2024 Foriegn Exam Cities include Kuwait City, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bangkok, Colombo, Doha, Kathmandu, Kuala Lumpur, Lagos, Manama, Muscat, Riyadh, Sharjah, and Singapore.