NEET

An all-India level examination for admission into India’s best medical colleges.

FIELD

Medical Entrance

PAPER PATTERN

180 Questions in 3 Hours

ELIGIBILITY

12th Standard Science Students

COLLEGES

Top Medical Colleges in India

SUBJECTS

Chemistry, Physics and Biology

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Medium to Hard

APPLICANTS

1.2 Million

TIME TO PREPARE

2 years

SEATS

64,000

WHEN

May

QUESTIONS TYPE

Objective MCQs

 

 

What is NEET?

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is held yearly to help students secure admission to the top medical institutions in India. In 2018, more than 13 lakh candidates gave NEET in 103 cities.NEET will be conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) from 2019.All major dental and medical colleges offer students admission on the basis of their NEET scores, excluding AIIMS and JIPMER.There are 63,985 medical seats in private, central and state-funded institutions under NEET.

How to apply for NEET 2019

Eligibility Criteria for NEET 2019

Age:

The minimum age limit for all candidates is 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission.

The maximum age limit for NEET is 25 years for general candidates and 30 years for reserved candidates.

Subjects:

You must have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology, any other elective subject with English.

Score in 12th or equivalent examination:

As a general category candidate, you require a minimum aggregate score of 50% in your 10+2 or equivalent examination.

As an OBC, SC or ST candidate, you require a minimum aggregate score of 40%.

As a SC-PH, ST-PH or OBC-PH candidate, you require a minimum aggregate score of 40%.

As a PH, PwD or Gen-PH candidate, you require a minimum aggregate score of 45%.

Number of attempts:

You can attempt the exam as many times as you want till the age of 25.

Registration for NEET 2019

The NEET application form needs to be filled online

  • You need to provide details such as email ID, phone number, parent’s details, educational and domicile information
  • You will have to choose a password for your login ID and pay the application fee

Step 1: Filling the application form.

  1. Click on ‘Apply Online’ and proceed.
  2. Keep the following details ready like date of birth, Aadhaar number, mobile number, email address and security pin.
  3. Keep your domicile, educational and guardian details ready.
  4. Choose the language in which you want to appear for your exam.
  5. Select 3 choices for your exam centre.

Step 2: Choose and upload

  1. Choose the language in which you want to appear for your exam.
  2. Select 3 choices for your exam centre.
  3. Note down your registration number and click on ‘Submit’.
  4. Upload a scanned copy of your photograph and signature.

Step 3: Payment of application fee

  1. Select your bank and enter your details.
  2. You can pay using debit or credit card, netbanking, CSC e-wallet.

Step 4: Confirmation page

  1. This page will mention all the details you have filled out in the application form.
  2. Keep a copy of this page saved at all times.

Application Fees for NEET

Category

Application Fee (Without late charges)

General Candidates

Rs.1400/-

PH, ST and SC Candidates

Rs.750/-

Admit Card for NEET 2019

The admit card of NEET 2019 will be available online or at the CSC centre. It contains information such as your roll number, registration number, exam centre address etc.

To download the admit card, follow these steps:

Click this link to start downloading the NEET Admit Card.

  • After clicking the link, you will find three boxes asking for the registration number, date of birth and security pin.
  • You can now download it and take printouts.

After downloading the admit card, you need to follow the below procedure:

  • Paste a postcard-sized (4x6cm, white background) photograph in the space provided on the admit card.
  • A photograph posted will be cross-checked by the invigilator to ensure the candidate’s authenticity.
  • You also need to paste a passport-sized photograph on the attendance sheet during the exam.

Exam Dates for NEET

  • Update you as soon as possible.
  • Mostly first week of Sunday.

Syllabus for NEET 

Physics

Class 11

1. Physical World and Measurement

6. Gravitation

2. Kinematics

7. Properties of Bulk Matter

3. Laws of Motion

8. Thermodynamics

4. Work, Energy and Power

9. Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory

5. Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body

10. Oscillations and Waves

Class 12

1. Electrostatics

6. Optics

2. Current Electricity

7. Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation

3. Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism

8. Atoms and Nuclei

4. Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents

9. Electronic Devices

5. Electromagnetic Waves

Chemistry

Class 11

1. Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

8. Redox Reactions

2. Structure of Atom

9. Some p-Block Elements

3. Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

10. Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques

4. Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

11. Hydrocarbons

5. States of Matter: Gases and Liquids

12. Environmental Chemistry

6. Thermodynamics

13. Hydrogen

7. Equilibrium

14. s-Block Element (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)

Class 12

1. Solid State

9. Coordination Compounds

2. Solutions

10. Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

3. Electrochemistry

11. Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

4. Chemical Kinetics

12. Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

5. Surface Chemistry

13. Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen

6. General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

14. Biomolecules

7. p-Block Elements

15. Polymers

8. d and f-Block Elements

16. Chemistry in Everyday Life

Biology

Class 11

1. Diversity in the Living World

4. Plant Physiology

2. Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants

5. Human Physiology

3. Cell Structure and Function

Class 12

1. Reproduction

4. Biotechnology and Its Applications

2. Genetics and Evolution

5. Ecology and Environment

3. Biology and Human Welfare


How to prepare for NEET

Preparation Tips for NEET

  • Make a study schedule: You should prepare a good timetable for your exam preparation. Make sure you include little intervals between study hours. Preparing as per a timetable will help you cover all parts of the syllabus. For better time management, check the Agarwal schedule.
  • Prepare as per the syllabus: Before you start preparing for the exam, you should gather complete information about the officially prescribed syllabus. Refer to these tips for NEET preparation.
  • Work on weaker areas: Students are often very strong in one subject and weak in others. You have to work hard and try to solve the weaker topics with the help of your teacher, friends and parents. This will let you overcome your fears effectively and help you get better at understanding concepts in the future.
  • Gather good study material: For NEET, preparing from the best NEET books is really beneficial. Try to refer books which contain the complete CBSE syllabus. To score well, it is necessary to study NCERT as well as other books prescribed for NEET preparation. For better understanding, you can refer to Agarwal learn.
  • Maintain your health: While preparing for NEET, you should always take care of your health as it helps you concentrate on your studies. Avoid junk and oily foods and make a strict diet plan. Do meditation and yoga exercises to remain fit and achieve a better state of mind.
  • Practice online mock tests: Mock tests can help you crack the NEET exam effortlessly. They are available for each and every subject and cover all chapters and topics. Mock tests will improve your skills, knowledge, performance and time management. Find NEET Question papers and try to attempt them by setting a time limit of 3 hours to simulate a real exam situation.

Study Material for NEET 2019

Biology

  • Trueman’s Elementary Biology, Vol I & Vol II
  • Companion Biology by K. Bhatti (Dinesh Publication)
  • Objective Biology by Dinesh
  • AIIMS Explorer by M.T.G. Publication
  • Trueman's Objective Biology

Exam Pattern for NEET

 

Paper Pattern

Particulars

Details

Subjects

Physics, Chemistry and Biology

Type of questions

Objective (MCQs with 4 options)

Mode of examination

Pen and paper based test

Exam duration

3 hours

Number of questions

180

Marking scheme

4 marks awarded for each correct answer

Negative marking

1 mark deducted for each incorrect answer

Languages

English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Oriya and Kannada.

Here is the subject-wise breakdown of questions:

Subject

Number of Questions

Physics

45

Chemistry

45

Biology

90


The NEET 2018 paper analysis was as follows:

  • Moderately difficult
  • Marks distribution for NEET 2018 was similar to the standard 12 board paper
  • Compared to last year's paper, this year was slightly tougher

Physics

  • Toughest section
  • Increase in calculation-based questions
  • Compared to last year, this section was slightly tougher and lengthier

Below is the breakup of marks between different topics that appeared in NEET 2018:

Topic

Marks Allotted

Mechanics

60

Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory

24

Electrodynamics

60

Optics and Wave Optics

20

Modern Physics and Nuclear Physics

16

Total marks

180

Chemistry

  • Moderately difficult
  • Increase in conceptualised and application-based questions

Below is the breakup of marks between different topics that appeared in NEET 2018:

 

Topic

Marks Allotted

Physical Chemistry

84

Organic Chemistry

52

Inorganic Chemistry

44

Total marks

180

 

Biology

Below is the breakup of marks between different topics that appeared in NEET 2018

Topic

Marks Allotted

Applied Biology

44

Botany

152

Zoology

164

Total marks

360