The NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is an entrance exam for students aspiring to pursue undergraduate medical courses (MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BAMS, BUMS, and other related courses) in India. It is a common test for admission to medical colleges across India and is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Here are the full details of NEET:
1. Conducting Body:
- National Testing Agency (NTA) is responsible for organizing and conducting NEET.
2. Eligibility Criteria:
- Nationality: Indian Nationals, NRIs (Non-Resident Indians), OCI (Overseas Citizens of India), and PIO (Persons of Indian Origin) are eligible.
- Age Limit:
- Minimum age: 17 years as of 31st December of the year of admission.
- Maximum age: 25 years for General category candidates, and 30 years for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates (relaxation provided).
- Qualification:
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) as main subjects.
- Candidates must secure at least 50% marks (45% for OBC/SC/ST and 40% for PwD candidates) in PCB subjects.
- Candidates who are appearing for Class 12 exams are also eligible to apply.
- Number of Attempts: No specific limit on the number of attempts, but candidates must fulfill the age criteria.
3. Exam Mode and Structure:
- Mode: The exam is conducted offline (pen and paper-based).
- Language: The test is available in English, Hindi, and regional languages like Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali, and others.
4. Exam Pattern:
The NEET exam consists of one paper with 180 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany and Zoology).
- Subjects:
- Physics: 50 questions
- Chemistry: 50 questions
- Biology (Botany and Zoology): 100 questions
- Total Marks: 720 marks
- Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes)
- Marking Scheme:
- 4 marks for every correct answer.
- 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer (negative marking).
- No marks for unattempted questions.
5. Syllabus:
The NEET syllabus is based on the NCERT curriculum of Classes 11 and 12. It includes topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
- Physics:
- Mechanics
- Laws of Motion
- Work, Energy, and Power
- Thermodynamics
- Electrodynamics
- Optics
- Modern Physics
- etc.
- Chemistry:
- Physical Chemistry (e.g., Chemical Kinetics, Atomic Structure)
- Organic Chemistry (e.g., Hydrocarbons, Alcohols)
- Inorganic Chemistry (e.g., Coordination Compounds, Periodic Table)
- etc.
- Biology:
- Diversity in Living World
- Human Physiology
- Plant Physiology
- Genetics and Evolution
- Ecology and Environment
- Reproduction in Organisms
- etc.
6. Application Process:
- Online Registration: Candidates must fill out the online application form available on the official NTA NEET website.
- Application Fee:
- For General/OBC candidates: ₹1700
- For SC/ST/PwD/Female candidates: ₹900
- Payment can be made via debit/credit card, net banking, or e-challan.
7. Important Dates:
The NEET exam is typically held once a year, usually in May. However, the dates may vary, and candidates must check the official website for updated details. Some important dates include:
- Application Form Start Date: Generally in January.
- Admit Card Release Date: Around 15 days before the exam.
- Exam Date: Usually in May (check official schedule for exact date).
- Result Declaration: Results are generally announced within 3-4 weeks after the exam.
8. NEET Result and Cutoff:
- Result: The NEET result is released on the official NTA NEET website. It includes the raw score and the percentile score.
- Cutoff: The cutoff is the minimum qualifying marks required for admission. The cutoff is determined based on factors like the difficulty of the exam, the number of candidates, and available seats. There are also separate cutoffs for different categories:
- General: Minimum 50th percentile.
- OBC/SC/ST: Minimum 40th percentile.
- PwD: Minimum 45th percentile.
The cutoff is usually released in two forms:
- Qualifying Cutoff: Minimum marks required to qualify for NEET.
- Admission Cutoff: Minimum marks required to get admission to medical colleges (varies by college and course).
9. NEET Counseling:
- After the declaration of results, counseling is conducted by the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) for All India Quota seats and by respective state authorities for state quota seats.
- The counseling process involves choice filling, document verification, and seat allocation.
- The counseling process is carried out in multiple rounds, and the seats are allocated based on the rank, category, and preference of the candidates.
10. Admission to Medical Colleges:
- NEET scores are used for admission to medical colleges across India, including:
- Government Medical Colleges
- Private Medical Colleges
- Deemed Universities
- Central Universities
- Seats are allocated through All India Quota (15%) and State Quota (85%), with separate counseling for each.
- Candidates are admitted to MBBS, BDS, and other allied health science courses based on their NEET score and rank.
11. NEET (Expected Changes):
- Online and Offline Format: NEET will continue in the pen-and-paper mode for 2024. However, there is an ongoing discussion regarding the potential of online-based NEET exams in the future.
- Syllabus: The syllabus is expected to remain similar to the NCERT curriculum for Class 11 and 12.
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