The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is a national-level entrance examination in India for admission to undergraduate medical courses like MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, and other related programs in government or private medical colleges across the country. Here are some key details about the NEET exam:
Eligibility: Candidates must have completed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects. The minimum age limit for candidates is 17 years as of the year of admission.
Exam Pattern: NEET is a pen-and-paper-based exam (offline mode). It consists of one paper with 180 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany and Zoology). The duration of the exam is 3 hours.
Syllabus: The syllabus for NEET is based on the topics covered in Class 11 and Class 12 under the CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) curriculum. It covers topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Exam Date: NEET is typically conducted once a year, usually in May. However, candidates should check the official website or notifications for the most updated information on exam dates.
Application Process: Candidates need to register and fill out the application form online on the official NEET website. They must provide personal, academic, and other required details, along with uploading scanned copies of documents and photographs.
Admit Card: Admit cards for NEET are released a few weeks before the exam date. Candidates need to download and print their admit cards from the official website.
Result and Counseling: After the exam, the National Testing Agency (NTA) declares the NEET results on its official website. Based on the NEET scores, candidates can apply for counseling conducted by respective authorities for admission to medical colleges.