NEET 2021: NEET is a national level
entrance exam for aspirants who are seeking admission in medical courses. National
Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) is the only entrance test for admission in
medical courses such as MBBS, BDS and AYUSH UG Courses in the Country. The
National Testing Agency (NTA) is the exam conducting authority for NEET.
Earlier the NEET exam was conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education
(CBSE). The candidates must go through the official information brochure
to understand the eligibility criteria, application process etc.
The aspirants should start preparation for NEET 2021 exam from
now as it is one of the toughest entrance tests. After qualifying the NEET,
candidates will be eligible to take admission in medical, dental and AYUSH UG
courses in the Government or Private medical colleges of the country. In this
article, we have collected information about NEET exam including the
registration process, application form, eligibility criteria, exam schedule,
exam pattern, syllabus and preparation strategy, which is placed below.
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Name of
the Exam
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National Eligibility-Cum-Entrance Test (NEET)
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Exam Conducting Authority
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National Testing Agency
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Level of Exam
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National
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Courses Offered
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MBBS, BDS, AYUSH UG courses
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Mode of Exam
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Offline i.e. Pen & Paper-based test
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Registration Process
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Online
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Date of Exam
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May 2021
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The exam conducting authority has been changed. NEET
2021 exam will be conducted National Testing Agency instead
of CBSE.
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NEET 2021 exam will be held through Pen & Paper based mode
as held in the previous year.
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The decision of conducting NEET exam twice in a year has been
reverted and the NEET exam will be held once in a year as
per the previous year exam pattern.
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Aadhar Card is
not compulsory to fill NEET application form but one must have a valid ID
proof for appearing in the exam.
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NEET attempt
limit has also been removed from the last year. Now,
interested candidates can appear in NEET exam untill they are fulfilling age
limit criteria.
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The National Testing Agency is going to set up various test
centres for the exam and practice of the students.
Aspirants
can check NEET 2021 tentative exam schedule in the table below:
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Events
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Date (Tentative)
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Release of
application form
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November
2020
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Last date
for submission of application form
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December
2020
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Last date
for fee payment
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December
2020
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Correction
window availability
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January
2021
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Availability
of admit card
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April 2021
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Date of
Exam
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May 2021
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Release of
OMR & Answer Key
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Within a
week from the date of exam
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Declaration
of result
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June 2021
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Counseling
will commence from
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2nd week
of June 2021
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Students have to meet the
basic eligibility requirement to appear in NEET exam. Candidates can ensure
their eligibility as per the following information on NEET eligibility
criteria:
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Applicant
must be a citizen of India. OCI (Overseas Citizen of India)
are also eligible to appear in NEET.
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Candidates must have an Aadhar Number to appear in
NEET.
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Minimum age of the candidate is 17 years as on
31st December of the admission year.
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The upper age limit is 25 years (30 years for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
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Candidates should have qualified 12th (Intermediate) class
exam or its equivalent exam from a recognized board/institute.
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They should have Physics, Chemistry and Biology/ Biotechnology
and English as the compulsory subjects in the qualifying
exam.
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Candidates must obtain at least 50% marks in case
of General category, 45% for General-PH candidates and 40%
marks for SC/ST & OBC candidates in the qualifying
exam.
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Those who are appearing in the qualifying exam can also apply
for NEET subject to the outcome of their result.
Applicants can check the
following reservation criteria for NEET:
-OBC (Non-creamy Layer)
– 27%
-SC (Scheduled Caste)
candidates – 15 %
-ST (Schedule Tribe)
– 7.5 %
-Physically handicapped
person – 3%
Aspirants who are looking for
appearing in NEET 2021, must check eligibility criteria first as stated
above. Candidates should keep following things in mind while filling up the
NEET application form:
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Students can access the NEET 2021 application form through online
mode only.
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NEET UG 2021 registration will start from probably in the month
of November 2020.
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The candidates can fill NEET application form till last week of November
2020.
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Visit the
official website and click on the concerned link.
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Fill all the necessary
information like personal details, educational qualification details,
contact information, domicile and correspondence address etc.
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Candidates need to upload scanned images of
photograph, signature and index finger impression in the specified format.
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Make payment of
application fee through any preferred mode either online or offline mode.
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After making payment, take the printout of the confirmation page
of the application form for future reference.
Application
Fee
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General/OBC candidates need to pay Rs.1400/- as
application fee while SC/ST candidate need to pay Rs.750/-
only.
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Candidates can pay through net banking, debit card/credit card.
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Payment can also be made through e-challan.
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Payment of application fee is mandatory and it is non-refundable
in nature.
It is very important to have
basic information about exam pattern to ensure success in the entrance test.
Candidates can check the following information about NEET exam pattern:
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Exam Mode: NEET
exam will be an offline entrance test i.e. Pen & Paper based exam.
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Number of
Questions: Paper will contain total 180 questions.
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Type of
Questions: Paper will consist of multiple-choice questions having four
alternatives.
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Exam
duration: The duration of the exam will be 3.00 hours.
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Language: Candidates
will have the choice to select any language among English, Hindi, Urdu,
Assamese, Tamil, Gujarati, Bengali, Marathi and Telugu to attempt paper.
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Marking
Scheme: There will be four marks for every correct answer (+4 Marks).
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Negative
Marking: Negative marking is applicable in NEET hence, 1 mark will be
deducted for each wrong attempt (- 1 mark).
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Subjects: Questions
will be based on 11th &
12th standard
Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany & Zoology) subjects.
The applicants should be
aware of the prescribed NEET 2021 syllabus. It is not possible to crack the
exam without having proper information about NEET syllabus. Generally, the NEET
syllabus contains the important topics of 11th &
12th standard Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Candidates should have a
strong command on these subjects and should start preparation at the early
stage. The subject wise details are given below:
Physics:
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Laws of Motion
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Electrostatics
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Electronic Devices
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Properties of Bulk Matter
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Electromagnetic Waves
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Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
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Behavior of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory
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Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body
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Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
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Physical world and measurement etc.
Chemistry:
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Equilibrium
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Hydrocarbons
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Electrochemistry
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p-Block Elements
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Solid State
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Hydrogen
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Alcohols
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Phenols and Ethers
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Coordination Compounds
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Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
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Surface Chemistry
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States of Matter: Gases and Liquids
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Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
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Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties etc.
Biology:
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Genetics and Evolution
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Plant Physiology
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Cell Structure and Function
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Ecology and Environment
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Reproduction
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Diversity in Living World
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Human Physiology
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Biology and Human Welfare
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Biotechnology and Its Applications
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Structural Organization in Animals and Plants etc.
The applicants should make a
preparation strategy for NEET 2021 exam to secure good rank in the exam. Check
NEET preparation tips below:
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Aspirants should be aware of the exam scheme and pattern.
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Candidates should obtain information bulletin from
the official website and read it carefully.
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Follow a strict
timetable for each subject on regular basis.
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You can divide topics based on their importance.
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Aspirants should have strong command on 11th &
12th standard Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany & Zoology).
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Focus on the
weak subject and practice hard.
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Prepare notes on important topics for revision
at the last moment.
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Collect good
study material and reference books.
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Stay relaxed, do not take unnecessary stress. Follow a healthy
lifestyle.
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A routine and meaningful study will guide towards success in
NEET 2021 exam.
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NEET 2021 admit card will available online at the official
website.
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Eligible candidates who successfully registered for NEET can
download their admit card.
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NEET hall ticket 2021 is likely to be available in the 1st week
of April 2021.
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Candidates must take the printout of the admit card and keep it
safe till the final admission.
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Admit card will consist of information like candidate’s name,
roll number, exam date and time, venue of exam etc.
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The answer key of the NEET 2021 will be available on the
official website within a week after examination.
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Candidates can easily download the same from the website.
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The answer keys will be helpful to cross-check answers.
Candidates can make a rough idea about their score.
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Candidates can challenge any answer within the prescribed time
if they are not satisfied.
The candidates can check
crucial information regarding NEET Result 2021 as under:
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Candidates who appeared in the entrance test can check their
result online at official website.
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The result will be available in the month of June 2021.
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Candidates can obtain their result by providing the registration
number and other required details in the website.
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Take the printout of the result and keep it safe for future use.
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The competent authority will prepare a merit list on the basis
of candidates’ written exam performance.
Cut-off mark is minimum
qualifying marks which candidates have to obtain to qualify the exam. The exam
conducting authority will decide cut-off marks after examination based on the
number of applicants, number medical seats and difficulty level of exam etc.
After qualifying the NEET
exam, aspirants have to attend counseling process for final admission in the
desired course. Candidates can check NEET Counseling 2021 details below:
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Successful candidates will have to appear in NEET
2021counselling.
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The counseling process will commence after the declaration of
result probably in the month of June 2021.
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Candidates must appear in counseling for completing admission
process.
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DGHS (Directorate General of Health Science) will conduct counseling
for 15% All India Quota seats and other respective authority will conduct counseling
for remaining seats.
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Candidates have to pay requisite counseling fee to appear in the
counseling.
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Carry your admit card, result and identity proof along with all
original documents while appearing for counseling.
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Seat allotment will be done on the basis of candidate’s rank,
seat availability and choice filled etc. and the decision of the competent
authority will be final in this regard.
