At Praadis, aspirants will get complete information about the NEET exam. The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is the only entrance test for students who wish to apply for medical courses (MBBS), dental courses (BDS), AYUSH, Veterinary and other medical/paramedical courses in India.
NEET 2024 exam is going to be held on 5th May 2024. Passing NEET exam with cut-off marks is essential for getting admission into MBBS and BDS courses. Its score is also taken into account while giving admission to students in AYUSH, Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry courses.
NEET 2024 exam will be held in India and abroad through approximately 557 cities (including 14 foreign cities) and 4000 exam centres. Around 20 lakh students are expected to appear in NEET 2024 exam. NEET 2024 exam will be conducted in a single phase. It will be an objective type questions paper. It will be a pen and paper based offline exam.
It is the most important medical entrance examination in India with around 20 lakh (average) candidates appearing for it each year. A single entrance exam for admission to all medical colleges in India eases the pressure on students as it removes the necessity of preparing for different Tests for taking admission into different medical colleges. All aspirants get equal opportunity to secure a seat in a medical college and a course of their desired choice. The NEET (UG) - 2024 exam will be conducted in single phase and will be an objective type test. It is a pen and paper-based exam to be answered on a specially designed machine gradable sheet using ballpoint pens.
Earlier Only those students who have passed Class 12th from Biology, Chemistry, Physics and English subjects can give NEET 2024 exam. However, now even PCM students can give NEET as long as they have passed biology as additional subject. Even if student has elected Physics, Chemistry and English as additional subject then too the student would be eligible to give NEET as per the latest guidelines by NMC. The students of general category must have minimum 50% marks in Class 12th to be qualified for giving NEET exam. Similarly, Students of SC / ST / OBC must have minimum 40% marks to appear in NEET exam.
NEET is regulated by NTA for selection of candidates for admission to 15% seats under All India Quota Seats and all seats of Deemed Universities/Central Universities/Seats of ESIC & AFMC including Delhi University (DU), BHU, AMU, and AIIMS & JIPMER will be conducted by the MCC/DGHS for Undergraduate Medical Courses. Online counselling will be conducted by the Directorate General of Health services of Medical Counselling Committee for undergraduate medical courses.
The option of medium of question paper should be carefully selected while filling the application form. Once selected the option cannot be changed. The candidates selected for the regional languages will also be provided with a bilingual test booklet in the selected regional language and English. Candidates can choose the question paper in any of the following 11 languages.
The total number of seats offered under NEET as of 2022 are 177,126 (1,09,048 for MBBS, 27,868 for BDS, 52,720 for AYUSH and 603 for BVSc). Out of the total available MBBS seats about 48012 MBBS seats are offered by 322 government medical colleges in India.
S.No. | Medium of Question Paper | Examination Centres |
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1. |
English |
All Examination Centres |
2. |
Hindi |
All Examination Centres |
3. |
English and Assamese |
Examination Centres in Assam |
4. |
English and Bengali |
Examination Centres in West Bengal and Tripura |
5. |
English and Gujarati |
Examination Centres in Gujarat, Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli |
6. |
English and Kannada |
Examination Centres in Karnataka |
7. |
English and Marathi |
Examination Centres in Maharashtra |
8. |
English and Odia |
Examination Centres in Odisha |
9. |
English and Tamil |
Examination Centres in Tamil Nadu |
10. |
English and Telugu |
Examination Centres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana |
11. |
English and Urdu |
All Examination Centres |
This page provides you an overview of NEET (UG) 2024 related queries. From this notification page, you will get details about your exam, exam date and all the information related to admit card will be available to you in our notifications. It is a way to let you know about the latest update related to the exam.
Exam centres to increase to approximately 4000.
The number of students appearing in NEET 2024 exam is expected to be huge. Keeping that in mind, most of the safety standards maintained in the previous year exam will still be applicable in 2024. It is necessary for the safety of all the students giving the exam.
NEET is conducted nationally by National Testing Agency (NTA) of India. NTA periodically conducts reviews of examination procedures and implements necessary amendments to safely conduct exams for the safety of everyone involved in the examination process.
NEET (UG) - 2024 will be conducted in single phase and will be an objective type test. It is an offline mode (pen and paper-based) exam to be answered on a specially designed machine gradable sheet using ballpoint pens.
All examination procedures have been reviewed and the necessary amendments are included to conduct the examinations safely. Students can start registering for NEET 2024 exam from March 2024 (tentative date).
Look at the exam date sheet carefully. Make sure you know the exact date and time and the location of your exams.
Bring both your student's admit card and ID card during the exam. You will not be allowed to enter the examination hall without admit card.
One passport size photograph to be affixed on the attendance sheet and one postcard size (4"X6") colour photograph with white background should be affixed on the proforma downloaded with the admit card and handed over to the invigilator in the centre.
Candidates should note that they have to put a left thumb impression on the undertaking of NTA before reaching NEET Examination Centre 2024.
The candidate has to sign the attendance sheet twice at the designated place, the first time immediately after the commencement of the examination and the second time while handing over the book to the invigilator.
Candidates will have to put their left thumb impressions in the space provided on the attendance sheet.
Avoid carrying any unauthorized material like papers, Geometry/Pencil Box, Plastic Pouch, Calculator, Pen, Scale, Writing Pad, Pen Drives, Eraser, Calculator, Log Table, Electronic Pen/Scanner etc.
Any communication device like Mobile Phone, Bluetooth, Earphones, Microphone, Pager, Health Band etc.
Other items like Wallet, Goggles, Handbags, Belt, Cap etc.
Any Watch/Wristwatch, Bracelet, Camera etc.
Any ornaments/metallic item.
Any food items opened or packed, water bottle etc.
Any other item which could be used for unfair means, by hiding communication devices like Microchip, Camera, Bluetooth Device etc.
Candidates will follow the dress code to appear in NEET (UG) - 2024 exam. If the candidates are wearing customary attire, then they have to report to the allotted examination centre by 12:30 P.M. on the exam day.
Below Instructions to be followed in the Examination hall.
Date of Examination NEET 2024 | 05.05.2024 |
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Exam Mode |
Offline |
Question Type |
Multiple Choice Questions |
Time of Examination |
2:00 P.M. to 5:20 P.M. |
Duration of Examination |
3 hours 20 minutes |
Last Entry to the Examination Centre |
1:30 P.M. |
Announcement of Important Instructions and Checking of Admit Cards by the Investigator |
1:30 P.M. to 1:45 P.M. |
Test booklet distribution by investigator |
1:45 P.M. |
Exam starting time |
2:00 P.M. |
End of exam |
5:20 P.M. |
A candidate who arrives after 01:30 P.M. will not be allowed to enter the examination centre in any conditions.
The test will start at the same time as mentioned in the admit card and will be announced by the investigator.
The eligibility to appear in NEET (UG) is as per the respective regulations:
As per nationality - Indian, Persons of Indian Origin, Overseas Citizens of India, Foreign Nationals and Non-resident Indians are eligible to appear in NEET-UG exam.
Before filling the online registration form of NEET-UG, the candidates should further investigate about the Age criteria and other factors. Candidates must have completed 17 years of age at the time of admission or on before 31 December of the year of his/her admission to first year undergraduate medical course.
The upper age limit is 25 years for Candidates of General (UR)/General-EWS and 30 years for Candidates of SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD Category. However, candidates above 25 years are provisionally permitted to appear in the NEET 2024 by the Supreme Court of India.
Explained Below in the Note.
NOTE: The upper age limit of 25 years as prescribed under the Regulations on Graduate Medical Education, 1997 vide amendment 2018, was challenged before the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi and the said upper age limit had been upheld vide judgement dated 11.05.2018 in w.p. No. 1813/2018 & other connected matters. The said judgement dated 11.05.2018 was challenged before the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in SLP (C) No. 14320/2018 & other connected matters, when vide interim order dated 29.11.2018, candidates who are 25 years and above were provisionally permitted to appear in NEET-UG-2019 subject to the final outcome of the said matters. The Supreme Court thereafter, vide order dated 29.04.2019 had permitted the candidates to appear provisionally in the counselling subject to the adjudication of the matters. The aforesaid matters are pending adjudication before the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and the authorities shall abide by any order that may be passed for NEET-UG-2020. Thus, the candidates above 25 years are provisionally permitted to appear and their candidature is subject to the outcome of pending Petitions before the Hon'ble Supreme Court.
NEET (UG) - 2024 will be conducted in single phase and will be an objective type test. To be eligible for NEET 2024, candidates must pass the 12th standard examination with Chemistry, Biology, Physics and English subjects. For general category candidates, it is mandatory to bring 50% marks in 12th standard, while SC / ST / OBC category candidates have to get 40% marks to become eligible for NEET 2024. Candidates who have passed 10 + 2 from Open School or as private candidates will not be eligible.
Admit card is provisionally issued to the candidates, subject to fulfilment of eligibility conditions. Check your examination cities here.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will issue the NEET Admit Card on its official website neet.nta.nic.in. Eligible candidates can download the admit card from NEET admit card download direct link. Candidates should secure the admit card till admission to undergraduate medical courses. Also please note, that the NTA is the sole responsible body for conducting NEET exam in India. NTA organises NEET exam only once a year and this is the only gateway to take admission in medical courses affiliated by the Medical Council of India.
Candidates should keep ten important instructions in mind neet.nta.nic.in regarding admit card as given below:
1. Download the NEET UG 2024 admit card and verify the details mentioned in the admit card.
2. The downloaded NEET Admit Card will have details like, candidates name, father's name, date of birth, application number, QR code, category, examination date and time, exam centre name, reporting time, address, passport size photograph, signature and space for parent's signature.
3. Candidates should note that they have to put a left thumb impression on the undertaking of NTA before reaching NEET Examination Centre 2024.
4. In case of any discrepancy, the candidate may immediately approach the National Testing Agency (NTA) between 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Helpline Numbers - 011-40759000 or write email to NTA at neet@nta.ac.in.
5. Candidates will be required to carry the below items along with the NEET Admit Card at the examination centre.
6. Hand sanitizer,
7. Mask,
8. Hand Gloves,
9. Original copy of NEET 2024 admit card.
10. Identification proof (Aadhaar card, Ration card, Pan card, Passport, Voter ID, Driving licence, or other government authorized document).
The National Testing Agency prepares the NEET exam pattern such that candidate's proficiency in each subject can be judged properly. When preparing for NEET UG exam, candidates must know about the marking scheme, mode of examination, medium and the duration of the examination.
Subjects | No. of Questions (Total questions) |
No. of Marks (Total marks) |
Total Time |
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Chemistry |
45 (50) |
180 (200) |
3 Hours |
Physics |
45 (50) |
180 (200) |
3 Hours |
Zoology |
45 (50) |
180 (200) |
3 Hours |
Botany |
45 (50) |
180 (200) |
3 Hours |
Total |
180 (50) |
720 (200) |
3 Hours |
The NEET exam will be objective type and for every wrong answer, one mark will be deducted. You will get the question paper in the following languages: Hindi, English, Assamese, Urdu, Telugu, Tamil, Gujarati, Marathi, Oriya, Kannada and Bengali.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has clarified that no changes have been made in the NEET 2024 syllabus for the Medical Entrance Examination. It comprises of 3 main subjects namely, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Below you can check the topics of NEET exam syllabus:
NEET Syllabus 2024 for Biology.
Class XI | Class XII |
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Diversity in the Living World |
Reproduction |
Structural Organisation in Plants and Animals |
Genetics and Evolution |
Cell: Structure and Functions |
Biology in Human Welfare |
Plant Physiology |
Biotechnology and its Applications |
Human Physiology |
Ecology and Environmental Issues |
NEET Syllabus 2024 for Physics.
Class XI | Class XII |
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Physical world and measurement |
Electrostatics |
Kinematics |
Current Electricity |
Laws of Motion |
Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism |
Work, Energy and Power |
Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents |
Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body |
Electromagnetic Waves |
Gravitation |
Optics |
Properties of Bulk Matter |
Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation |
Thermodynamics |
Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation |
Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory |
Atoms and Nuclei |
Oscillations and Waves |
Electronic Devices |
NEET Syllabus 2024 for Chemistry.
Class XI | Class XII |
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Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry |
Solid State |
Structure of Atom |
Solutions |
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties |
Electrochemistry |
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure |
Chemical Kinetics |
States of Matter: Gases and Liquids |
Surface Chemistry |
Thermodynamics |
General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements |
Equilibrium |
p- Block Elements |
Redox Reactions |
d and f Block Elements |
Hydrogen |
Coordination Compounds |
s-Block Element (Alkali and Alkaline earth metals) |
Haloalkanes and Haloarenes |
Some p-Block Elements |
Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers |
Organic Chemistry- Some Basic Principles and Techniques |
Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids |
Hydrocarbons |
Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen |
Environmental Chemistry |
Biomolecules |
The NEET 2024 application fee amount is mentioned below:
Category of Candidate | Centres In India (Fees in ) |
Centres Outside India (Fees in ) |
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General Category |
1700 /- |
9500 /- |
General-EWS / OBC - NCL |
1600 /- |
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SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender |
1000 /- |
Candidate who qualify in NEET 2024 are eligible to take part in NEET counselling. The expected cut-off marks to qualify in NEET for students of UR and SC/ST/OBC category are 50 percentile and 40 percentile respectively.
NEET cut off 2024 is based on number of seats, previous years cut off, total number of candidates, and total number of qualified candidates. And there is a process to check NEET cut off 2024:
Candidates must note down the question attempted and calculate their score by following the marking scheme: NEET Score = (no. of correct answers X 4) - (no. of incorrect answers X 1).
Match your score with the qualifying cut off marks.
If you have passed by doing above steps, then check the NEET cut-off of various colleges.
Category | Cut off Percentile | Cut off Marks |
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General category |
50 |
701-134 |
OBC/SC/ST Category |
40 |
133-107 |
General (PH) Category |
45 |
133-120 |
SC/OBC/ST (PH) Category |
40 |
133-107 |
SC & PH |
40 |
133-107 |
ST & PH |
40 |
133-107 |
NEET qualifying marks are different from cut-off marks. NEET qualifying marks are the minimum marks a student (of different categories) has to score to be eligible to included in NEET counselling process. All medical colleges accepting NEET scores will grant admission on the basis of the NEET 2024 admission cutoff score.
With the help of previous years question papers of NEET, candidates will become familiar with NEET-UG 2024 exam pattern, types of questions and weightage of questions. NCERT is the best book for NEET Preparations - "75% of the questions asked in NEET are from NCERT books". NCERT and previous years question papers are also very helpful in clearing the NEET exam.
The questions given in the NCERT book helps students strengthen their previously studied fundamental concepts. The questions given in the NCERT book helps students strengthen their previously studied fundamental concepts. The primary objective of these question papers is to bring clarity about the process of linking the questions to the performance indicators and hence define the results.
By regularly practising the previous year's question papers, students will develop a better understanding of the concepts. All the previous year's question papers are in PDF format and easy to download.
NEET Previous Year Papers |
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NEET (UG) 2024 - The result can be used by other institutions of the Central/State Governments for admission purpose as per their rules and in consultation with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
The NTA will evaluate the answer sheets using standard procedure and after that candidates can download their respective result sheets. All the candidates appearing in 2024 should regularly check for updates on the NTA, MoH & FW, Medical Counselling Committee (https://mcc.nic.in/), MoA, Ayush Admission Central Counselling Committee (https://neet.nta.nic.in/) website until the conclusion of the last round of counselling.
The NEET 2024 result will be cancelled and not declared if a candidate indulges in unethical activities. Similarly, if a candidate is caught while sitting on some other seat or giving another candidate's exam, then also the result will not be declared.
The result will be displayed on the website - https://neet.nta.nic.in/
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is the only entrance test for students who wish to apply for medical courses (MBBS), dental courses (BDS), AYUSH, Veterinary and other medical/paramedical courses in India. NEET-UG has replaced All India Pre Medical Test (AIPMT) and all other individual medical entrance examinations under the leadership of states or colleges.
NEET exams are regulated by National Testing Agency (NTA).
NEET is conducted once a year in an offline mode (Pen-paper based).
NEET (UG) 2024 notification will released in December 2023 (tentative date).
NEET 2024 exam will be based on Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Zoology subjects. Each subject will consist of 2 sections. Section A consists of 35 questions. Section B consists of 15 questions out of which students can answer any 10 questions of their choice.
NEET now has only multiple choice questions (MCQs). Each question will be followed by 4 options, one of which will be correct.
Students can start registering for NEET 2024 exam from March 2024 (tentative date).
No, calculator is not allowed in the NEET exam.
No, "Domicile certificate" is not required as NEET is the national level exam.
Each question of NEET will carry 4 marks and each incorrect response gets (-1) negative marking.
Candidates must have completed 17 years of age at the time of admission or on before 31 December of the year of his/her admission to first year undergraduate medical course. The upper age limit is 25 years for Candidates of General (UR)/General-EWS and 30 years for Candidates of SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD Category. However, Supreme Court of India has temporarily given relaxation on upper age limit. So, candidates above age 25 can appear in NEET 2024 exam.
The duration of NEET UG 2024 exam will be 3 hours and 20 minutes and will be conducted from 2 PM to 5:20 PM (IST).
To apply for NEET-UG, candidate needs to follow below procedure:
First the candidate has to register himself.
In the second step, he has to fill his application form.
Candidates will have to upload their photos and signatures in the third step.
Then payment procedures will have to be completed.
In the last step, the candidate has to take a print out of the confirmation page of his application.
To qualify in NEET, students have to get minimum 50 percentile for UR and 40 percentile for SC / ST / OBC category.
No, 10th marks is not important for NEET.
Admit card, Id proof, one passport size photo and one post card size photo.
The result of NEET is valid for one year only.
Round 1: To participate in counselling candidate must register themselves
Choice filling
Locking date
Payment to be done
Choice filling process ends
Date of Seat allotment
Result of Round one appears.
Round 2: Again candidate needs to register
Choice filling
Locking date
Payment to be done
Seat allotment process
Allotment result
Transfer of vacant seats to respective states.
Note: If the candidate is not happy even in the second round, then he can exit from the allotted seat. And in that case the security amount which the candidate has deposited will also not be refunded.
NEET UG 2024 exam will consist of Multiple choice questions. Each question will have four options out of which only 1 is correct.