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UGC NEET Exam - Comprehensive Details
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is a national-level medical entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). It is the sole entrance exam for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BSMS, BUMS, and other undergraduate medical courses in both government and private medical colleges across India.
Here’s a detailed overview of the UGC NEET exam:
✅ Overview
Exam Name: National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG)
Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Purpose: Admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and Veterinary courses
Frequency: Once a year
Mode: Offline (Pen and Paper-based)
Duration: 3 Hours 20 Minutes
Official Website: https://neet.nta.nic.in
📅 Important Dates (Tentative)
Notification Release: December or January
Application Form Release: January
Last Date for Application: March
Admit Card Release: April
Exam Date: First Sunday of May
Result Declaration: June
📖 Eligibility Criteria
Nationality:
Indian Citizens
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)
Maximum Age: No upper age limit (as per latest ruling)
Educational Qualification:
Must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 or equivalent.
Subjects required: Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English.
Minimum Marks Required:
General Category: 50% aggregate in PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
SC/ST/OBC: 40% aggregate
PwD Candidates: 45% aggregate
🧾 Exam Pattern
Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
Duration: 3 Hours 20 Minutes (200 Minutes)
Total Questions: 200 (Out of which 180 need to be attempted)
Total Marks: 720 Marks
Marking Scheme:
+4 for each correct answer
-1 for each incorrect answer
No marks for unattempted questions
Subject-wise Distribution
Subject Section Number of Questions Marks
Physics A & B 50 (45 to Attempt) 180
Chemistry A & B 50 (45 to Attempt) 180
Biology (Botany + Zoology) A & B 100 (90 to Attempt) 360
📚 Syllabus
The syllabus is based on the NCERT curriculum for Classes 11 and 12.
Physics
Physical world and Measurement
Laws of Motion
Thermodynamics
Electrostatics
Current Electricity
Optics
Semiconductor Electronics
Chemistry
Basic Concepts of Chemistry
States of Matter
Thermodynamics
Organic Chemistry
Chemical Bonding
Equilibrium
Coordination Compounds
Biology
Diversity of Living Organisms
Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants
Human Physiology
Plant Physiology
Genetics and Evolution
Ecology and Environment
💰 Application Fees
Category Fees (INR)
General ₹1,700
OBC-NCL/EWS ₹1,600
SC/ST/PwD ₹1,000
Additional bank charges may apply.
🧑💼 Reservation Policy
The following categories are eligible for reservation as per government norms:
General-EWS: 10%
OBC-NCL: 27%
SC: 15%
ST: 7.5%
PwD: 5%
📝 How to Apply
Visit the official NTA website: https://neet.nta.nic.in
Complete the registration by providing basic information.
Fill in the application form.
Upload the required documents (Photo, Signature, Left-hand Thumb Impression).
Pay the application fee using online payment methods.
Download and print the confirmation page.