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NEET is National Eligibility cum Entrance Exam is an All India Entrance exam for admission of MBBS. NEET is a competitive entrance exam conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) until 2018 for admission to MBBS and BDS courses. A computer-based exam will be conducted for the National-Eligibility-cum-Entrance-Test NEET(UG) 2022. Students pursuing MBBS and other undergraduate courses in approved/recognized colleges/deemed universities/institutions throughout the country are eligible to participate in NEET 2022 Notification, which will be conducted in 13 Indian languages. Also, NEET is the only valid exam for admission to institutes like JIPMER, AIIMS, PGIMER, etc.
Latest Notification
6th April 2022 - Registration Started For NEET UG 2022
6th May 2022 - Last day to apply for NEET-UG 2022
The National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2022 exam, and have announced the NEET 2022 exam dates at neet.nta.nic.in. As per the latest update, the NEET UG 2022 notification is out and the registration has started today,06 April 2022. The last date to apply is May 06, 2022.
The NEET exam date is July 17th 2022. Students can fill application form till 6th May 2022 on the official website neet.nta.nic.in.
NEET 2022 question paper will comprise 200 MCQs from 4 major subjects i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology. As per the revised NEET 2022 Exam Pattern, each subject is divided into 2 sections i.e. A & B with 35 and 15 questions respectively. Also, the NEET exam duration is 200 minutes (3 hours 20 minutes). No changes are announced in NEET 2022 Syllabus, but to rationalize the reduction of the syllabus by various boards, NTA has provided the internal choice in Section B of the paper. So, out of the 15 questions in Section B, only 10 have to be attempted.
Eligibility Criteria
NEET 2022 Eligibility Criteria must be fulfilled by all the candidates who are planning to appear for the upcoming examination. NMC has revised NEET 2022 Eligibility Criteria. On March 9, NMC announced the revision in NEET 2022 Eligibility. The upper age limit of 25 years has been scrapped.
NEET Age Limit
The minimum NEET age limit required to apply for the exam is that the candidate must have completed 17 years as of December 31, 2022.
Earlier, candidates above 25 years of age were not allowed to appear for the exam however, the criteria have now been officially scrapped.
There is no limit on the number of attempts that a candidate can take the exam every year.
NEET Education Qualification
Class 10+2 in PCB and English from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% marks for the general category candidates.
Reserved category candidates can apply for the exam with 40% marks in PCB.
If a candidate has opted for biology as an additional subject in Class 12 is also eligible to apply for the exam.
NEET Nationality
Indian Nationals are eligible to apply for the exam.
NRIs, OCIs, PIOs & Foreign Nationals are also eligible to appear for the exam.
NEET Attempts
There is no limit on the number of times a candidate can appear for NEET.
Candidates who are 17 years and above can take any number of NEET Attempts provided they fulfil other eligibility criteria.
NEET 2022 Application Form
NEET 2022 Registration is completely online and the application forms have been released on the official website- neet.nta.nic.in. The details on how to fill out NEET 2022 Application forms, NEET application fees, documents required, etc., are mentioned below.
The registration process for NEET-UG 2022 is going to start on 02 April 2022. Below mentioned points have to follow strictly by each & every candidate while filling up the application form.
- Candidates should have to apply online for NEET-UG 2022.
- Candidates must follow the instructions strictly as given in the information bulletin and on the website.
- Fill in the online application form Part-I and note down the registration number.
- Upload images of photograph and signature in JPG format in Part II of the application.
- Make a payment of fee through Debit/Credit Card or download Challan for payment in the designated accounts of Canara Bank / Syndicate Bank/e-Post Office at Part III.
- Take a printout of confirmation page(s) at Part IV of the online application format to send to CBSE along with a copy of proof of fee deposited, if a fee is deposited through Challan mode
- Candidates must have to take four copies of the confirmation page of the online application, for further use in future.
- Candidates have to keep the original receipt issued by the post office for having dispatched the application form
- Proof of fee paid
- The completed application form must reach the below address
Reservation
The reservation of seats is provided in the terms of age relaxations and relaxation in the cut–off marks of the SC, ST, and OBC candidates.
| Reserved Categories | Percentage of Reservation of Seats |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) Non–Creamy layer | 27% |
| Physically Handicapped | 3% |
Application Fee
Processing charges & Goods and Services (GST) are to be paid by the candidate, as applicable
The fee can be paid through online mode by using Credit/Debit Card/Net Banking with their respective bank accounts
Note:
In addition to the examination fees, service/processing charges will also be paid by the candidates for online payment of fees through Debit/Credit Card/UPI/Net Banking/e-wallet along with applicable taxes by the respective banks. Details of the same are available on the board's website
The candidates must note that after submission of the application form it cannot be withdrawn. The refund amount of the application fee will not be entertained
A Requirement Of AADHAR:
- From 2017 onwards, the Aadhaar linking facility to this entrance exam was introduced successfully. Almost, 97% of candidates registered for the NEET(UG) with the help of an Aadhaar number/Aadhaar Enrolment number/Aadhaar Registration Number
- The remaining 3% of candidates registered the application form with a Bank Account number/Passport number/Ration card number and other Government valid Identity Cards. Accordingly, the same practice is being followed for NEET (UG), 2020.
- The use of Aadhaar for the candidates of NEET (UG)-2020 will result in an accuracy of the candidates‟ details. This will also help in ascertaining the identities of the candidates at the examination centres in a convenient and hassle-free manner
Accordingly, NTA has decided to use Aadhaar for the candidates in NEET (UG)-2022, and notifies the following:
- Candidates, who are in possession of Aadhaar, shall enter their Aadhaar number, name, date of birth & gender in the online application for NEET (UG)-2021 for the purpose of his or her identity and authentication thereof
- Candidates not yet enrolled for Aadhaar, are hereby required to make an application for Aadhaar enrolment in case he/she is entitled to obtain Aadhaar as per section 3 of the Aadhaar Act. Such applicant may visit any Aadhaar enrolment centre (list available at www.uidai.gov.in) to get enrolled for Aadhaar
- In order to facilitate such candidates who are not having Aadhaar, the NTA has specially set up facilitation centres in each city of examination for the purpose of Aadhaar enrolment
- The candidates can approach such facilitation centres that will not charge any amount from any applicant for Aadhaar enrolment. The list of the facilitation centre is available on www.cbseneet.nic.in. These candidates who have enrolled for Aadhaar and have not received Aadhaar should enter 14 digits Aadhaar Enrolment ID (including slash) printed on the Aadhaar enrolment slip at the time of filling an online application form for NEET (UG)-2021.
- In case the Aadhaar enrolment facility is not available at the facilitation centres, the candidates should submit a request for Aadhaar enrolment. The facilitation centre will issue a registration number to such candidates. This registration number should be entered by the candidates at the time of filling out the online application form for NEET (UG)-2022
- The above provisions shall be applicable in all states except Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, & Meghalaya as per Aadhaar Act
Filling up of Online Application Form by PwD candidates in MBBS/BDS Courses
After the advice from the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, the Government of India, the National Test Agency (NTA) has announced that candidates with disabilities can fill the application forms for the NEET UG 2022 on the basis of the draft guidelines placed on the website of the Medical Council of India (MCI).
In case, any changes are made in the draft notification by MCI, the candidate may correct the particulars of the application at the time when the correction facility in the application form will be available in May 2022 (Tentative).
Exam Pattern
As per NEET Exam Pattern 2022, the question paper will comprise 200 questions (180 to be attempted). Candidates must go through the latest exam pattern to prepare a sound preparation strategy for the NEET exam.
Medium of NEET UG exam: NEET question paper is conducted in 13 languages including Hindi, English, and 11 other regional languages- Odia, Assamese, Kannada, Bengali, Marathi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Punjabi, and Urdu.
Mode of the Exam: NEET 2022 is an offline examination and will be conducted in the pen-paper mode in various exam centers at 543+ test cities across India. The exam will also be held in 14 exam cities abroad.
Number of Questions: The question paper for the NEET exam will consist of 200 MCQs out of which you have to answer only 180.
Number of Subjects: NEET exam has 3 major subjects- Chemistry, Physics, and Biology. The subject of Biology is further divided into Botany and Zoology. Each subject has 50 questions (45 to be attempted).
Marking Pattern in NEET exam: Each question carries 4 marks in the NEET exam. There is a negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer in the exam. However, no marks are deducted for leaving a question unattempted
NEET UG Total Marks: The paper will be for a total of 720 marks.
NEET Exam Duration: The maximum time awarded to complete NEET 2022 exam is 3 hours and 20 minutes (200 minutes). Also, there is no sectional time limit.
Subject-wise Distribution of Questions: Tabulated below is the subject-wise distribution of questions for the NEET 2022 exam:
| Subject | Sections and Questions |
|---|---|
| NEET Biology Exam Pattern | Zoology: Section A – 35, Section B – 15, Botany: Section A – 35, Section B – 15 |
| NEET Physics Exam Pattern | Physics: Section A – 35, Section B – 15 |
| NEET Chemistry Exam Pattern | Chemistry: Section A – 35, Section B – 15 |
| Internal Choice in Paper | Attempt any 10 questions out of 15 in section B |
NEET Marking Scheme 2022
Based on NEET marking scheme, for every correct answer candidates will get +4 marks and 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect one. No marks will be deducted or awarded for unattempted questions.
| Subject | Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEET Physics Exam Pattern | A | 35 | 140 |
|
| B | 15 | 40 | ||
| NEET Chemistry Exam Pattern | A | 35 | 140 | |
| B | 15 | 40 | ||
| NEET Biology Exam Pattern (Botany + Zoology) | A | 35 + 35 | 140 + 140 | |
| B | 15 + 15 | 40 + 40 |
Eligibilty Criteria
NEET 2022 Eligibility Criteria must be fulfilled by all the candidates who are planning to appear for the upcoming examination. NMC has revised NEET 2022 Eligibility Criteria. On March 9, NMC announced the revision in NEET 2022 Eligibility. The upper age limit of 25 years has been scrapped.
NEET Age Limit
The minimum NEET age limit required to apply for the exam is that the candidate must have completed 17 years as of December 31, 2022.
Earlier, candidates above 25 years of age were not allowed to appear for the exam however, the criteria have now been officially scrapped.
There is no limit on the number of attempts that a candidate can take the exam every year.
NEET Education Qualification
Class 10+2 in PCB and English from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% marks for the general category candidates.
Reserved category candidates can apply for the exam with 40% marks in PCB.
If a candidate has opted for biology as an additional subject in Class 12 is also eligible to apply for the exam.
NEET Nationality
Indian Nationals are eligible to apply for the exam.
NRIs, OCIs, PIOs & Foreign Nationals are also eligible to appear for the exam.
NEET Attempts
There is no limit on the number of times a candidate can appear for NEET.
Candidates who are 17 years and above can take any number of NEET Attempts provided they fulfil other eligibility criteria.
NEET 2022 Application Form
NEET 2022 Registration is completely online and the application forms have been released on the official website- neet.nta.nic.in. The details on how to fill out NEET 2022 Application forms, NEET application fees, documents required, etc., are mentioned below.
The registration process for NEET-UG 2022 is going to start on 02 April 2022. Below mentioned points have to follow strictly by each & every candidate while filling up the application form.
- Candidates should have to apply online for NEET-UG 2022.
- Candidates must follow the instructions strictly as given in the information bulletin and on the website.
- Fill in the online application form Part-I and note down the registration number.
- Upload images of photograph and signature in JPG format in Part II of the application.
- Make a payment of fee through Debit/Credit Card or download Challan for payment in the designated accounts of Canara Bank / Syndicate Bank/e-Post Office at Part III.
- Take a printout of confirmation page(s) at Part IV of the online application format to send to CBSE along with a copy of proof of fee deposited, if a fee is deposited through Challan mode
- Candidates must have to take four copies of the confirmation page of the online application, for further use in future.
- Candidates have to keep the original receipt issued by the post office for having dispatched the application form
- Proof of fee paid
- The completed application form must reach the below address
Exam Pattern
As per NEET Exam Pattern 2022, the question paper will comprise 200 questions (180 to be attempted). Candidates must go through the latest exam pattern to prepare a sound preparation strategy for the NEET exam.
Medium of NEET UG exam: NEET question paper is conducted in 13 languages including Hindi, English, and 11 other regional languages- Odia, Assamese, Kannada, Bengali, Marathi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Punjabi, and Urdu.
Mode of the Exam: NEET 2022 is an offline examination and will be conducted in the pen-paper mode in various exam centers at 543+ test cities across India. The exam will also be held in 14 exam cities abroad.
Number of Questions: The question paper for the NEET exam will consist of 200 MCQs out of which you have to answer only 180.
Number of Subjects: NEET exam has 3 major subjects- Chemistry, Physics, and Biology. The subject of Biology is further divided into Botany and Zoology. Each subject has 50 questions (45 to be attempted).
Marking Pattern in NEET exam: Each question carries 4 marks in the NEET exam. There is a negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer in the exam. However, no marks are deducted for leaving a question unattempted
NEET UG Total Marks: The paper will be for a total of 720 marks.
NEET Exam Duration: The maximum time awarded to complete NEET 2022 exam is 3 hours and 20 minutes (200 minutes). Also, there is no sectional time limit.
Subject-wise Distribution of Questions: Tabulated below is the subject-wise distribution of questions for the NEET 2022 exam:
| Subject | Sections and Questions |
|---|---|
| NEET Biology Exam Pattern | Zoology: Section A – 35, Section B – 15, Botany: Section A – 35, Section B – 15 |
| NEET Physics Exam Pattern | Physics: Section A – 35, Section B – 15 |
| NEET Chemistry Exam Pattern | Chemistry: Section A – 35, Section B – 15 |
| Internal Choice in Paper | Attempt any 10 questions out of 15 in section B |
NEET Marking Scheme 2022
Based on NEET marking scheme, for every correct answer candidates will get +4 marks and 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect one. No marks will be deducted or awarded for unattempted questions.
| Subject | Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEET Physics Exam Pattern | A | 35 | 140 |
|
| B | 15 | 40 | ||
| NEET Chemistry Exam Pattern | A | 35 | 140 | |
| B | 15 | 40 | ||
| NEET Biology Exam Pattern (Botany + Zoology) | A | 35 + 35 | 140 + 140 | |
| B | 15 + 15 | 40 + 40 |
