Master the NEET
Your comprehensive guide to National Eligibility cum Entrance Test success
Eligibility Criteria & Subject Selection
Total SIX Subjects to be taken + EVS
Compulsory Subjects
Select any 1 subject from each given combination
Group 1
Group 2
Break-up of PCB Subject Board Marks
Detailed marks distribution for each subject
| SUBJECTS | THEORY + PRACTICAL | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|
| PHYSICS | 70 + 30 | 100 |
| CHEMISTRY | 70 + 30 | 100 |
| BIOLOGY | 70 + 30 | 100 |
PCB Marks Calculation/Requirement
Understanding the marks breakdown and requirements
Marks Breakdown
| Requirement | 150 |
| Practical | 90 |
| Difference | 60 |
| Need in Board | 60 / 210 |
NEET Introduction
Understanding the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test
Origin
Established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), now known as the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India (GoI).
Conducting Body
The National Testing Agency (NTA), an independent, autonomous, and self-sustained premier testing organization.
Purpose
To conduct efficient, transparent, and international standard tests to assess the competency of candidates for admission to premier higher education institutions.
Exam Applicability
Where NEET scores are accepted
Government Colleges
Private & Deemed Universities
National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) Details
Comprehensive information about the exam
NEET (UG) Overview
NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY CUM ENTRANCE TEST NEET (UG) - will be conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) on first Sunday, in May, in Pen and Paper mode in 13 languages, as a common and uniform National Eligibility-cum- Entrance Test [(NEET (UG)] for admission to undergraduate medical education in all medical institutions.
Similarly, as per Section 14 of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020, there shall be a uniform NEET (UG) for admission to undergraduate courses in each of the disciplines i.e. BAMS, BUMS, and BSMS courses of the Indian System of Medicine in all Medical Institutions governed under this Act.
NEET (UG) shall also be applicable to admission to BHMS course as per National Commission for Homeopathy Act, 2020. The languages in which the NEET (UG) 2024 was conducted are: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
MNS (Military Nursing Service) aspirants seeking admission to BSc Nursing Course being conducted at Armed Forces Medical Service Hospitals (for the year 2024) are required to qualify NEET.
The NEET score shall also be used for shortlisting for the selection to the four-year BSc Nursing course.
Syllabus and Eligibility
Academic requirements and curriculum
Academic Requirements
Syllabus
Syllabus is based on the NCERT curriculum for classes 11 and 12. It includes topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany and Zoology). Understanding the syllabus thoroughly is essential for effective preparation.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have passed their 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English from a recognized board, with a minimum of 50% marks in these subjects.
NEET Paper Pattern
Detailed examination structure and marking scheme
| SR. NO. | SUBJECT(S) | SECTIONS | NUMBER OF QUESTIONS | MARKS (EACH QUESTION CARRIES 4 MARKS) | TYPE OF QUESTIONS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Physics | Section A | 35 | 140 | MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) |
| Section B | 15 | 40 | |||
| 2. | Chemistry | Section A | 35 | 140 | |
| Section B | 15 | 40 | |||
| 3. | Botany | Section A | 35 | 140 | |
| Section B | 15 | 40 | |||
| 4. | Zoology | Section A | 35 | 140 | |
| Section B | 15 | 40 | |||
| Total | 180 | 720 |
Important Instructions
Key points to remember for NEET examination
Examination Dates
Subject to changes as per Government Notification.
Marking Scheme
Section B Attempt
Candidates need to attempt any 10 questions out of the 15 questions given in Section B for each subject.
Test Duration
3 hours 20 minutes
Mode of Exam
Pen and paper-based test on a specially designed machine-gradable OMR sheet using a ballpoint pen provided at the center.
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