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NEET UG Medical
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate)
NationalLevel
Once a yearFrequency
Offline (Pen & Paper)Mode
About NEET
NEET UG is the single national-level entrance exam for admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, BSc Nursing and veterinary courses in India. It is conducted by the NTA and accepted by every medical college in the country, including AIIMS and JIPMER.
- Full Form
- National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate)
- Conducting Body
- National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Level
- National
- Frequency
- Once a year
- Mode
- Offline (Pen & Paper)
- Application Fee
- General ₹1,700 / EWS-OBC ₹1,600 / SC-ST-PwD ₹1,000 (approx)
NEET Eligibility
Class 12 pass (or appearing) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology and English, with a minimum of 50% marks (40% for reserved categories). Minimum age 17 years.
NEET Important Dates
| Event | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | December |
| Application starts | February |
| Last date to apply | March |
| Admit card | April |
| Exam date | First Sunday of May |
| Result | June |
Dates are indicative — always confirm on the official website.
NEET Exam Pattern
- Total 180 questions, 720 marks. Duration 3 hours 20 minutes.
- Physics: 45 questions (180 marks)
- Chemistry: 45 questions (180 marks)
- Botany: 45 questions (180 marks)
- Zoology: 45 questions (180 marks)
- +4 for a correct answer, -1 for a wrong answer.
NEET Syllabus
- Physics — Class 11 & 12 NCERT
- Chemistry — Physical, Organic, Inorganic (Class 11 & 12)
- Biology — Botany and Zoology (Class 11 & 12 NCERT)
How to Apply for NEET
- Register on the official NTA NEET website with a valid email and mobile number
- Fill the application form with academic and personal details
- Upload photograph, signature and required documents
- Pay the application fee online
- Download the confirmation page for your records
NEET Preparation Tips
- Finish NCERT Biology line by line — most questions come directly from it
- Practise previous 10 years' question papers
- Take full-length mock tests every week in exam conditions
- Revise Physics formulae and Chemistry reactions daily
- Keep short handwritten notes for last-month revision
Top Colleges Accepting NEET
| College | Location | Fees/Year |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Medical College, Vellore NIRF 3 | Vellore, Tamil Nadu | ₹48,000–₹2.5 L |
| JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty NIRF 4 | Ooty, Tamil Nadu | ₹1.2 L–₹2.6 L |
| JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysore NIRF 7 | Mysuru, Karnataka | ₹1.2 L–₹2.6 L |
| Kasturba Medical College, Manipal NIRF 10 | Manipal, Karnataka | ₹9 L–₹15 L |
| Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai NIRF 11 | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | ₹25 L–₹27 L |
| Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune NIRF 12 | Pune, Maharashtra | ₹20 L–₹27 L |
| Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA), Bhubaneswar NIRF 15 | Bhubaneswar, Odisha | ₹20 L–₹24 L |
| S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai NIRF 18 | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | ₹22 L–₹26 L |
FAQs about NEET
What is NEET exam?
NEET UG is the single national-level entrance exam for admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, BSc Nursing and veterinary courses in India. It is conducted by the NTA and accepted by every medical college in the country, including AIIMS and JIPMER.
What is the eligibility for NEET?
Class 12 pass (or appearing) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology and English, with a minimum of 50% marks (40% for reserved categories). Minimum age 17 years.
How many times a year is NEET held?
NEET is held once a year.
What is the application fee for NEET?
The application fee for NEET is General ₹1,700 / EWS-OBC ₹1,600 / SC-ST-PwD ₹1,000 (approx).
Is NEET online or offline?
NEET is conducted in Offline (Pen & Paper) mode.
What is the official website of NEET?
The official website for NEET is https://neet.nta.nic.in.
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