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 |
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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.
- Click on ‘Apply Online’ and proceed.
- Keep the following details ready like date of birth, Aadhaar number, mobile number, email address and security pin.
- Keep your domicile, educational and guardian details ready.
- Choose the language in which you want to appear for your exam.
- Select 3 choices for your exam centre.
Step 2: Choose and upload
- Choose the language in which you want to appear for your exam.
- Select 3 choices for your exam centre.
- Note down your registration number and click on ‘Submit’.
- Upload a scanned copy of your photograph and signature.
Step 3: Payment of application fee
- Select your bank and enter your details.
- You can pay using debit or credit card, netbanking, CSC e-wallet.
Step 4: Confirmation page
- This page will mention all the details you have filled out in the application form.
- 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 NEETPreparation Tips for NEET
Study Material for NEET 2019Biology
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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:
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The NEET 2018 paper analysis was as follows:
Physics
Below is the breakup of marks between different topics that appeared in NEET 2018:
Chemistry
Below is the breakup of marks between different topics that appeared in NEET 2018:
BiologyBelow is the breakup of marks between different topics that appeared in NEET 2018
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