Medical Entrance Examination (NEET)

Qualifying Exam for NEET 2021 :

Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English as core subjects from a recognized board. Class 12 or equivalent appearing aspirants are also eligible to apply for NEET.

Minimum Age Requirement for NEET :

Candidates must have completed 17 years.

Maximum Age Limit*:

There is no upper age limit till the Supreme Court passes its judgment on it.

Qualifying Marks:

The class 12 percentage required for NEET 2024 exam is separate for each category and can be listed as under. NEET eligibility marks in class 12 to be considered are aggregate marks only for PCB subjects
UR – 50%,
OBC/SC/ST – 40%,
PWD – 45%

Maximum Attempts:

There are no restrictions on the maximum NEET attempt limit.

Nationality:

Indian Nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs and foreign national aspirants are eligible to apply.

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To be eligible for NEET (UG) – 2024 candidates need to refer to the following table for qualifying examination criteria.

CODE01:  A candidate who is appearing in the qualifying examination, i.e., class 12 in 2024, whose result is awaited, may apply and appear in the test but he/she shall not be eligible for admission to the Undergraduate Medical Courses he/she does not pass the qualifying examination with the required pass percentage at the time of first round of Counselling. Candidates who have appeared or are appearing at the qualifying Examination with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as the main subject and expect to pass the Examination with the required percentage of marks are also eligible to apply and appear in the Competitive Entrance Examination. However, their candidature will be considered only if they provide documentary evidence of having passed the qualifying Examination with the required subjects and percentage of marks.

CODE02: The Higher/Senior Secondary Examination or the Indian School Certificate Examination which is equivalent to class 12 Higher/Senior Secondary Examination after a period of 12 years of study, the last two years of such study comprising Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Bio-technology (which shall include practical tests in these subjects) and Mathematics or any other elective subject with English at a level not less than the core course for English as prescribed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training after the introduction of the 10+2+3 educational structure as recommended by the National Committee on Education. Candidates who have passed Class 12 from Open School or as private candidates shall not be eligible to appear for the ‘National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test’. Furthermore, a study of Biology/Biotechnology as an Additional Subject at the Class 12 level also shall not be permissible. The candidates who have passed Class 12 level with Biology as an additional subject will also be eligible for the MBBS Entrance Examination (as per Hon’ble High Court Order No. 2341/-W/DHC/WRIT/D-1/2019 dated 24/09/2019 in the Writ Petition (C) No. 6773/2019. If the institute has to consider an examination of an Indian University or of a foreign/university to be equivalent to the Class 12 under intermediate science examination, the candidates shall have to produce a certificate from the concerned Indian University/Association of Indian Universities to the effect that the examination passed by him/her is considered to be equivalent to the class 12 under intermediate science examination. *(NOTE: The proviso in italics has been a subject matter of challenge before the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi, Hon’ble High Court of Allahabad, Lucknow Bench, and Hon’ble High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur. The provisions of the regulations disqualifying recognized Open School Board candidates and the candidates who have studied Biology/Biotechnology as an Additional Subject have been struck down. The Medical Council of India has preferred Special Leave Petitions before the Hon’ble Supreme Court and Appeals in the Hon’ble High Courts. Therefore, the candidature of candidates in the NEET (UG) - 2024 who have passed the qualifying examinations i.e. Class 12 from the National Institute of Open Schooling or State Open Schools or as private candidates from recognized State Boards; or with Biology/Biotechnology as an additional subject shall be allowed but subject to the outcome of Special Leave Petitions/Appeals filed by the Medical Council of India)

CODE03: The Intermediate/Pre-degree Examination in Science of an Indian University/Board or other recognized examining body with Physics, Chemistry, Biology /Biotechnology (which shall include practical tests in these subjects) and also English as a compulsory subject.

CODE04: The Pre-professional/Pre-medical Examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English after passing either the Higher Secondary Examination or the Pre-University or an equivalent examination. The Preprofessional/Pre-medical examination shall include practical tests in these subjects and also English as a compulsory subject.

CODE05: The first year of the three years degree course at a recognized University with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology including practical tests in these subjects provided the examination is a University Examination and the candidate has passed the earlier qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Biotechnology with English at a level not less than a core course.

CODE06: B.Sc. Examination of an Indian University provided that he/she has passed the B.Sc. Examination with not less than two of the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany, Zoology)/Biotechnology and further that he/ she has passed the earlier qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.

CODE07: Any other examination which in scope and standard (Last 02 years of 10+2 Study comprising of Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology, which shall include practical test in these subjects) is found to be equivalent to the Intermediate Science Examination of an Indian University/Board, taking Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology including practical tests in each of these subjects and English.

Provided also that to be eligible for NEET (UG) - 2024, the candidate must have passed Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology at the qualifying examination as mentioned in the Regulations of NMC and DCI. In addition, they must have a rank in the merit list of NEETs (UG) - 2024 for admission to Undergraduate Medical Courses.

In respect of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, or Other Backward Classes (NCL), the minimum marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology are taken together in the qualifying examination shall be 40% marks instead of 50% marks for Unreserved and General-EWS Candidates. In respect of PwBD candidates as per NMC and DCI Regulations, the minimum marks in the qualifying examination in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (or Botany & Zoology)/Biotechnology taken together shall be 40% instead of 50%.

Provided further that the students who have received education abroad and wish to seek admission into medical colleges in India must have passed Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English with 50% marks in Class 12, and their equivalency determined by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) as per regulations of the Medical Council of India and the concerned University.

The criteria for minimum qualifying marks to be eligible for admission to MBBS courses in AIIMS and JIPMER shall be as per the rules applicable to AIIMS and JIPMER. Candidates should consult the websites of AIIMS/JIPMER.

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The main concern of every aspirant regarding the NEET eligibility criteria 2024 is the age limit for appearing for the medical entrance test. Candidates must have completed 17 years of age either at the time of admission or else on or before December 31, 2023, as per the NEET 2023 eligibility criteria. The decision over the upper age limit for NEET has been challenged in the Supreme Court. Despite pending the court’s judgment, candidates are allowed to appear for the exam and admissions.

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For Candidates of Unreserved Category (UR): Born on or before December 31, 2004

For Candidates of SC/ST/OBC Category: Born on or before December 31, 2004

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Candidates have to be qualified in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English individually in the qualifying examination which is 10+2 or equivalent, as per NEET 2024 eligibility criteria.

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Unreserved: 50%
SC/ST/OBC/Reserved-PH: 40%
Unreserved- PH: 45%

Candidates belonging to the Unreserved category must have scored a minimum required percentage of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology in their Class 12 or HSC examination.
Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes or Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates should have scored 40% of passing marks in Class 12 in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology in aggregate in the qualifying examination.
Medical aspirants with locomotor disability of lower limbs must have secured a minimum of 45% marks for General-PH and 40% marks for SC-PH/ST-PH/OBC-PH in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology.

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Candidates who have completed their education from outside the country must fulfil the NEET eligibility criteria. The last examination which has to pass by NRI/Foreign students should be equivalent to Class 12 qualification in their respective country. Candidates should have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and must have passed the theory and practical test in each of these subjects as well as English in the qualifying examination.

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With amendments in 2018 for NEET 2024 eligibility criteria, the restrictions on the NEET were removed. Therefore, there is no restriction on the number of attempts for NEET 2024. So, as per the NEET 2024 eligibility criteria, candidates will be allowed to appear for the entrance exam as many times as they would like to only if they are eligible.

NEET Eligibility Criteria -15% All India Quota seats/Deemed Universities/Central Universities/ESIC and AFMC Colleges.

• Aspirants who qualify for the NEET exam can apply for the 15% All India Quota seats, 100% of the seats in Deemed universities as well as Central Universities, ESIC, and AFMC. This counselling for NEET will be conducted at an All India level by MCI.
• J&K candidates are not eligible for 15% All India Quota seats unless they have filled a self-declaration form to be submitted along with the NEET application form 2021. The self-declaration for the NEET 2021 application form denotes that the candidate wishes to participate in the counselling for 15% All India Quota seats and would forgo the home state counselling in return. As per the NEET eligibility criteria, such candidates will be eligible for the seats of Deemed Universities, ESIC, and AFMC colleges.
• The allotment for 85% seats of DU will be open to candidates who have completed Class 10 and 12 from Delhi while the Institutional Quota seats of AMU will be exclusively for AMU students only.

NEET Eligibility Criteria – 85% State Quota seats

• The 85% state quota seats mean seats in all government colleges of the states/union territories respectively. Counselling for such seats will be conducted by the respective state authorities. To apply for state quota seats, candidates must fulfil the NEET eligibility criteria laid down by each state or union territory authority and include domicile, conditions too
• Admission to private medical and dental colleges through NEET will also be subject to the policies of the State/ Union Territory.

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1.What is NEET?

NEET stands for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test. It is a standardized medical entrance examination in India for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in various medical and dental colleges.

2.Who conducts NEET?

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is responsible for conducting NEET on behalf of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.

3.What courses does NEET cover?

NEET is primarily for undergraduate courses like MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) and BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery). It is also used for admission to other medical and paramedical courses.

4.When is NEET usually held?

NEET is typically held once a year. The exact date can vary, but it's usually in May or June.

5.What is the eligibility criteria for NEET?

Candidates must have completed 10+2 with physics, chemistry, biology/biotechnology, and English as core subjects. They should also meet age and nationality criteria.

6.Is there an age limit for NEET?

Yes, there is an age limit. As of my last knowledge update in 2021, the general category candidates should be between 17 and 25 years old. There are relaxations for reserved categories.

7.How can I apply for NEET?

You can apply for NEET online through the official NTA NEET website by filling out the application form and paying the required fee.

8.What is the syllabus for NEET?

The NEET syllabus includes topics from physics, chemistry, and biology (botany and zoology) that are typically taught in classes 11 and 12.

9.What is the exam pattern for NEET?

NEET is a pen-and-paper-based test consisting of 180 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). It includes 45 questions each from physics, chemistry, botany, and zoology.

10.How is NEET scored?

Each correct answer earns you 4 marks, while each incorrect answer results in a deduction of 1 mark. The total score is calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers.

11.What is the cutoff for NEET?

The cutoff score varies from year to year and depends on factors like the number of applicants and the difficulty level of the exam. It is determined by the respective colleges and state authorities for admission.

12.Can I take NEET multiple times?

Yes, you can appear for NEET multiple times, as long as you meet the eligibility criteria.

13.How are NEET scores used for admission?

NEET scores are used by various medical and dental colleges across India for their admissions. The exact process and cut-offs scores can vary from college to college.

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