NEET Exam 2024 Date Update
NEET Exam 2024 The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is a highly competitive medical entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for students aspiring to pursue undergraduate medical courses in India. The NEET exam is conducted once a year in offline mode and is the only entrance exam for admission to MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH courses in India.
In this blog, we will provide all the necessary information regarding the NEET exam 2024, including important dates, eligibility criteria, syllabus, fees, previous year exam papers and cut-off lists, and other important information for Indian students.
Important Dates for NEET 2024
The official notification for NEET 2023 is yet to be released. However, based on the previous year's trends, we can expect the NEET 2023 exam to be conducted in the month of May 2023.
The online application process is expected to start in the month of December 2024
Following are the tentative dates for the NEET 2024 exam:
- NEET 2023 Notification: December 2024
- NEET 2023 Online Application Process: December 2024 - January 2024
- NEET 2023 Admit Card Release: April 2024
- NEET 2023 Exam Date: May 2024
- NEET 2023 Result Declaration: June 2024
Eligibility Criteria for NEET 2024
Before applying for the NEET 2024 exam, candidates must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria for NEET 2024 are as follows:
Age Limit: Candidates must be at least 17 years of age as on 31st December 2024. The upper age limit for NEET 2023 is 25 years (for general category candidates) and 30 years (for SC/ST/OBC category candidates).
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed Class 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as mandatory subjects. The minimum qualifying percentage for general category candidates is 50% and for SC/ST/OBC category candidates is 40%. Candidates appearing for Class 12th in 2023 are also eligible to apply for NEET 2024.
Nationality: Candidates must be Indian citizens, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizen of India (OCIs), Persons with Indian Origin (PIOs), or foreign nationals.
Syllabus for NEET 2024
The NEET exam comprises of three sections - Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The syllabus for NEET 2024 is based on the Class 11th and 12th NCERT curriculum.
Following is the subject-wise syllabus for NEET 2024:
Physics:
Physical World and Measurement | Kinematics | Laws of Motion | Work, Energy, and Power |
Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body | Gravitation | Properties of Bulk Matter | Thermodynamics |
Behavior of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory | Oscillations and Waves | Electrostatics | Current Electricity |
Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism | Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents | Electromagnetic Waves | Optics |
Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation | Atoms and Nuclei | Electronic Devices | - |
Chemistry:
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry | Structure of Atom | Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties | Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure |
States of Matter: Gases and Liquids | Thermodynamics | Equilibrium | Redox Reactions |
Hydrogen | Chemical Kinetics | Surface Chemistry | General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements |
p-Block Elements | d- and f- Block Elements | Coordination Compounds | Haloalkanes and Haloarenes |
Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers | Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids | Organic Compounds containing Nitrogen | Biomolecules |
Polymers | Chemistry in Everyday Life | - | - |
Biology:
Diversity in Living World | Structural Organization in Animals and Plants | Cell Structure and Function | Plant Physiology |
Human Physiology | Reproduction | Genetics and Evolution | Biology and Human Welfare |
Biotechnology and Its Applications | Ecology and Environment | - | - |
Fees to Apply for NEET Exam 2024
The application fee for NEET 2024 is expected to be similar to the previous year's fee structure.
Following are the expected fees for NEET 2024:
- General ₹ 1700/-
- General-EWS/ OBC-NCL* ₹ 1600/-
- SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender ₹ 1000/-
Candidates can pay the application fee through online mode via credit card, debit card, or net banking
Important Dates to Apply for NEET Exam 2024
Following are the expected important dates for the NEET 2024 application process:
- Online Submission of Application Form - 06 March to 06 April 2023 (up to 09:00 PM)
- Last date of successful transaction of fee- 06 April 2023 (up to 11:50 PM)
- Application form correction window:To be intimated later on the website
- Admit card release date: To be intimated later on the website
Previous Year Cut-Off List for NEET 2024
The NEET cut-off marks are the minimum qualifying marks required for candidates to be eligible for admission to medical colleges. The following are the cut-off lists for NEET 2023 for different categories:
- General category: 720-147
- OBC/SC/ST category: 146-113
More Important Information about NEET Exam 2024 for Indian Students
- The NEET exam is conducted in offline mode and consists of 180 multiple-choice questions. The total duration of the exam is 3 hours.
- The exam is conducted in 11 languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Urdu, Kannada, Oriya, and Assamese.
- The NEET exam is highly competitive, and candidates must score high marks to secure a seat in the top medical colleges of India.
- Candidates can apply for the NEET exam only through online mode, and there is no provision for offline applications.
- The NEET exam is the only entrance exam for admission to medical courses in India, and candidates must clear the exam to be eligible for admission.
- Candidates must carry a valid photo ID proof along with the NEET admit card to the exam center.
- The NEET exam has negative markings, and for each incorrect answer, one mark is deducted from the total score.
NEET UG Counselling 2024
The vital step right after the exam is your UG Counselling, as there are some of the eligibility criterias for the counselling not everyone who sat in the exam can participate in the process. Eligibility Criteria is as follow -
- General - 50% score in NEET UG (130-150)
- SC/ST/OBC- 40% score in NEET UG (105-120)
Now if you fit in the eligibility Criteria then you are good to proceed further. Counselling is provided for courses like MBBS, BDS, Nursing, Ayurveda, Unani, Veterinary, Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Yogic Science, Siddha.
If you wish to be part of any of these courses then your only path is through counselling.
Registration process for all the state’s will be same which is as follows -
- The applicant should visit the legitimate website of the particular state.
- After that click on the new registration.
- A brand new tab will get open up, click on the sign up and sign up with your mobile number or email ID.
- An OTP will arrive on the Mobile Number or email ID, use that to complete your pre registration process and create a student's account.
- Now login as a student, type in your roll number and select your preferences.
- Submit your choices and pay the required fees.
Every state has there different counselling methods here some of them -
Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2024
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Authority | Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board, BCECEB |
Mode | Online |
Number of Rounds | Two (Additional mop-up round, for vacant seats) |
Seat matrix | 2565 MBBS and 243 BDS seats |
Seat allotment procedure | On the basis of Bihar MBBS merit list 2024 and preferences selected |
Dates | To be announced |
Fees | Rs. 1200/- (One Thousand Two Hundred) only for Unreserved/ BC / EBC candidates and Rs. 600/- (Six Hundred) only for SC / ST / DQ candidates. |
Announcement of NEET result | October 2024 |
NEET Counselling begins | October 2024 |
Reservation Criteria
Bihar MBBS/BDS Seat Reservation
Category | Seat Reservation |
|---|---|
Scheduled Caste (SC) | 16% |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1% |
Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 18% |
Backward Class (BC) | 12% |
Reserved Category Girls (RCG) | 3% |
Goa NEET UG Counselling 2024
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Authority | The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) |
Mode | Online |
Number of Rounds | Two (Additional mop-up round, for vacant seats) |
Seat matrix | 180 MBBS and 50 BDS seats |
Seat allotment procedure | On the basis of Goa MBBS merit list 2023 and preferences selected |
Dates | To be announced |
Fees | Rs. 1500/- (One Thousand Two Hundred) |
Reservation Criteria
Category | Seat Reservation |
|---|---|
Scheduled Caste (SC) | 2% |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 12% |
Other Backward Class (OBC) | 27% |
Physically Handicapped ( PH ) | 3% |
Freedom fighters (RCG) | 1% |
Himachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2024
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Authority | Himachal Pradesh University ( HPU ) |
Mode | Online |
Number of Rounds | Two (Additional mop-up round, for vacant seats) |
Seat matrix | 770 MBBS and 191 BDS seats |
Seat allotment procedure | On the basis of HP MBBS merit list 2023 and preferences selected |
Dates | September 2023 |
Fees | For General/NRI & Other Categories:-Rs. 1800. For SC/ST Categories:- Rs. 900. IRDP/BP Rs. 900. |
Reservation Criteria
Category | Seat Reservation |
|---|---|
Backward Area | 3% |
Children of J&K Migrants | 1% |
Children of Tibetan Refugees | 1% |
Children –son/daughter of Defence Personnel | 1% |
Children-son/daughter of Ex-Servicemen | 1% |
ESI Quota (only in Sh. Lal Bahadur Shastri Govt. Medical College) | 35% |
Other Backward Class | 4% |
Physically Handicapped | 3% |
Scheduled Caste | 13% |
Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2024
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Authority | Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE) |
Mode | Online |
Number of Rounds | Two (Additional mop-up round, for vacant seats) |
Seat matrix | 3182 MBBS and 2077 BDS |
Seat allotment procedure | On the basis of Goa MBBS merit list 2023 and preferences selected |
Dates | To be announced |
Fees | General - Rs. 500/- SC - Rs. 200/- SC - Rs. 200/- |
Reservation Criteria
Category | Seat Reservation |
|---|---|
Ezhava (EZ) | 9% |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2% |
Kudumbi (KU) | 1% |
Dheevara and related communities (DV) | 2% |
Latin Catholic and Anglo Indian (LA) | 3% |
Muslim (MU) | 8% |
Other Backward Hindu (BH) | 3% |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 8% |
Other Backward Christian (BX) | 1% |
State Merit (SM) | 60% |
Viswakarma and related communities (VK) | 2% |
Kusavan and related communities (KN) | 1% |
Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2024
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Authority | Government of Punjab |
Mode | Online |
Number of Rounds | Two (Additional mop-up round, for vacant seats) |
Seat matrix | 1750 MBBS and 1260 BDS |
Seat allotment procedure | On the basis of Punjab MBBS merit list 2023 and preferences selected |
Dates | July 2023 |
Fees | General - Rs. 5000/- + Rs. 900/- Reserved - Rs. 2500/- + Rs. 450/- |
Reservation Criteria
Category | Seat Reservation |
|---|---|
Scheduled Caste (SC) | 25% |
Backward Classes | 10% |
Backward Area/ Border Area | 2% |
Persons with disability | 5% |
Sports Persons | 1% |
Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2024
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Authority | Medical Education Government of Rajasthan |
Mode | Online |
Number of Rounds | Two (Additional mop-up round, for vacant seats) |
Seat matrix | 4030 MBBS and 1560 BDS |
Seat allotment procedure | On the basis of Rajasthan MBBS merit list 2023 and preferences selected |
Dates | Oct 2023 |
Fees | General - Rs. 2000/- Reserved - Rs. 1200/- |
Reservation Criteria
Category | Seat Reservation |
|---|---|
Scheduled Caste (SC) | 16% |
Schedule Tribe | 12% |
OBC-NCL | 21% |
Son/Daughter of Defence Personnel | 1% |
Physically Disabled | 5% |
Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling 2024
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Authority | Directorate of Medical Education (DME) |
Mode | Online |
Number of Rounds | Two (Additional mop-up round, for vacant seats) |
Seat matrix | 10775 MBBS and 2870 BDS |
Seat allotment procedure | On the basis of Rajasthan MBBS merit list 2023 and preferences selected |
Dates | Oct 2023 |
Fees | Rs. 500/- |
Reservation Criteria
Category | Seat Reservation |
|---|---|
Scheduled Caste (SC) | 18% |
Schedule Tribe | 1% |
Most Backward Class | 20% |
Backward Class | 30% |
Open Competition | 31% |
Tripura NEET UG Counselling 2024
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Authority | Directorate of Medical Education, Health & Family Welfare Government of Tripura |
Mode | Online |
Number of Rounds | Two (Additional mop-up round, for vacant seats) |
Seat matrix | 200 MBBS |
Seat allotment procedure | On the basis of Tripura MBBS merit list 2023 and preferences selected |
Dates | Oct 2023 |
Fees | Unreserved/ OBC - Rs. 1800/- Unreserved Candidates - Rs. 1800/- General EWS - Rs. 1500/- OBC NCL All India Applicants - Rs. 1500/- ST/ SC/ Transgender/ PWD Candidates - Rs. 1000/- |
Reservation Criteria
Category | Seat Reservation |
|---|---|
Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
Schedule Tribe | 7% |
Unreserved | 50% |
Other Backward Class | 27% |
Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling 2024
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Authority | HNB Uttarakhand Medical Education University |
Mode | Online |
Number of Rounds | Two (Additional mop-up round, for vacant seats) |
Seat matrix | 1000 MBBS and 200 BDS |
Seat allotment procedure | On the basis of Uttarakhand MBBS merit list 2023 and preferences selected |
Dates | Oct 2023 |
Fees | General - Rs. 2000/- SC - Rs. 1000/- |
Reservation Criteria
Category | Seat Reservation |
|---|---|
Schedule Tribe | 4% |
Scheduled Caste (SC) | 19% |
Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 14% |
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 10% |
Women candidates | 30% |
Defence Personal Ward (DPW) | 5% |
Dependents of freedom fighters (FF) | 2% |
West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2024
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Authority | Government of West Bengal Department of Health & Family Welfare West Bengal |
Mode | Online |
Number of Rounds | Two (Additional mop-up round, for vacant seats) |
Seat matrix | 4000 MBBS and 500 BDS |
Seat allotment procedure | On the basis of West Bengal MBBS merit list 2023 and preferences selected |
Dates | Oct 2023 |
Fees | General - Rs. 2000/- SC - Rs. 1500/- |
Reservation Criteria
Category | Seat Reservation |
|---|---|
Schedule Caste (SC) | 2% |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 6% |
PC/PH Category | 3% |
OBC-A | 10% |
OBC-B | 7% |
In summary, candidates must start their NEET exam preparation well in advance and follow a systematic study plan to ensure success in the exam. They must focus on understanding the concepts and practicing as many questions as possible to gain confidence and improve their speed and accuracy. With dedication, hard work, and proper guidance, candidates can crack the NEET exam and fulfill their dream of becoming a medical professional in India.
Apart from the above-mentioned details, here are some more important points that candidates must keep in mind while preparing for the NEET exam:
- There is no age limit for candidates appearing for the NEET exam, as per the Supreme Court of India's ruling.
- The NEET exam is conducted in 11 languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, etc. Candidates can choose the language they are comfortable with during the application process.
- The NEET exam is conducted in offline mode (pen and paper-based) and comprises 180 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
- The total duration of the NEET exam is 3 hours, and there is no provision for a break during the exam.
- There is negative marking in the NEET exam, and 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer. However, there is no negative marking for unanswered questions.
- Candidates must carry their NEET 2023 admit card, valid photo ID proof, and passport-sized photographs to the exam center on the day of the exam. Any candidate failing to do so will not be allowed to appear for the exam.
- The NEET exam results are usually declared within a month of the exam date, and candidates can check their results on the official NEET website.
- In conclusion, the NEET exam is a highly competitive and challenging exam for Indian students who aspire to pursue a career in the medical field. However, with proper preparation, dedication, and hard work, candidates can crack the exam and secure admission to top medical colleges in India. Candidates must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria, understand the syllabus and exam pattern, and solve previous year's exam papers to boost their preparation. They must also keep in mind the important dates for the application process, exam date, and result declaration date to stay updated. With the right strategy and guidance, candidates can achieve their dream of becoming a medical professional in India.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the NEET exam is a crucial exam for Indian students who aspire to become medical professionals. It is the only entrance exam for admission to medical courses in India, and candidates must prepare well to score high marks in the exam. The eligibility criteria for the NEET exam are clear, and candidates must ensure that they meet all the requirements before applying. The syllabus for the NEET exam includes topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, and candidates must study all the topics thoroughly to ace the exam.
The application fee for NEET 2024 is expected to be similar to the previous year's fee structure, and candidates can pay the fee through online mode via credit card, debit card, or net banking. Candidates must keep in mind the important dates for the NEET 2024 application process and apply within the specified time.
Solving previous year's NEET exam papers is an effective way to prepare for the exam, and candidates must make use of the previous year exam paper links provided above.
The NEET cut-off marks are the minimum qualifying marks required for candidates to be eligible for admission to medical colleges, and candidates must aim to score above the cut-off marks to secure a seat in the top medical colleges of India.