NEET

NEET stands for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, which is a nationwide entrance examination in India for students who wish to pursue undergraduate medical courses (MBBS, BDS, and other allied courses) in government or private medical colleges across India and abroad. NEET is one of the most significant medical entrance exams in India, and it is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

All About NEET Exam Fees

NEET EligibilityTo be eligible for NEET, the candidate must have completed 17 years of age at the time of admission, or will complete this age on or before 31st December of the year in which they are seeking admission to the first year of the Undergraduate Medical Course.
NEET Exam Duration3 hours and 20 minutes.
NEET Exam PatternMCQ (Multiple Choice Questions)
Subjects of NEETPhysics Chemistry Biology
Total Marks of NEET720
NEET Exam PatternThe NEET (UG) exam consists of four subjects. Each subject has two sections: Section A: 35 questionsSection B: 15 questions (Candidates must attempt any 10 out of the 15)
Total questions in NEETNeed to attain 180 Question
Score Pattern in NEET ExamCorrect answers will earn 4 marks.Incorrect answers will result in a deduction of 1 mark.Unanswered questions will receive 0 marks.
NEET Application Start Date:(Yet to Declare)
NEET Application Last Date:(Yet to Declare)
NEET 2025 application dates(Yet to Declare) The NEET exam is usually conducted on the 1st Sunday of May each year.
NEET Exam Fee Payable by CandidateIn India: General: 1600 General-EWS/ OBC-NCL*: 1500 SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender: 900   Out Side India: 8500   Processing charges & Goods and Services Tax (GST) are to be paid by the candidate, as applicable   (These charges may change)
Medium of NEET ExamEnglishHindiAssameseBengaliGujaratiMalayalamKannadaMarathiOdiaTamilTeluguUrduPunjabi
Official Website of NEEThttps://neet.nta.nic.in/about-nta/

 NEET preparation tips

 

·       Familiarize yourself with the NCERT-based syllabus.

·       Break the syllabus into sections and allocate time for each topic.

·       Design a daily study schedule (6-8 hours a day).

·       Balance study time across Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

·       Prioritize NCERT textbooks for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

·       Use reference books once NCERT is mastered.

·       Take mock tests and solve previous year’s question papers.

·       Focus on time management and exam strategy.

·       Identify weak topics and allocate extra time to them.

·       Seek help from teachers, peers, or online resources.

·       Understand the core concepts, don’t just memorize.

·       Revise regularly to retain information.

·       Practice diagrams, especially in Biology and Chemistry.

·       Create flowcharts and tables for complex topics.

·       Follow a consistent study routine.

·       Avoid last-minute cramming.

 

Common NEET mistakes to avoid.

·       Ignoring the Syllabus

·       Relying Only on Rote Learning

·       Neglecting Revision

·       Overlooking Time Management

·       Skipping Mock Tests 

·       Focusing Too Much on One Subject 

·       Not Practicing Previous Year’s Papers 

·       Not Analyzing Mistakes 

·       Stress and Anxiety 

·       Last-Minute Cramming

 

Avoiding these mistakes will help you stay on track and improve your chances of success in NEET.

 

Reference:

https://neet.nta.nic.in/about-nta/

https://exams.nta.ac.in/NEET/images/neet-ug-2024-draft-ib-09022024.pdf