NTA Released NEET 2024 Notification, Download Now
Dear NEET Aspirants,
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the information bulletin for filling the online application form for NEET (UG)- 2024.
In this blog post, we will discuss the important points from the NEET 2024 notification, and we will address some frequently asked questions.
As per the examination calendar released by NTA, NEET UG 2024 is scheduled for May 5, 2024.
Eligibility to appear in NEET (UG) 2024
Educational Qualification(s): A candidate must have passed 10+2 (intermediate) or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology as main subjects and English individually from any recognised board of India.
Appearing candidates are also eligible to apply for NEET 2024.
Must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks for General/EWS category and 40% for the OBC (NCL), SC/ST, and PWD categories in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology at the qualifying examination.
Age Criteria: A candidate must have completed 17 years of age at the time of admission or will complete that age on or before 31 December of the year of his or her admission to the first year of the Undergraduate Medical Course.
The lower age limit: for all categories, born on or before December 31, 2007
Upper age limit: There is no upper age limit for applying to NEET (UG).
| Important Details & Dates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Online Submission of Application Form | 9th Feb 2024 to 9th March 2024 (up to 09:00 PM) | |
| Last Date of Payment (NEET Form Fees) | 09 March 2024 2024 (up to 11:50 PM) | |
| Corrections in Details | To be announced later | |
| Application Fee | Category of Candidate | In India (Fee in ₹) |
| General/NRI | ₹ 1700/- | |
| General-EWS/ OBC-NCL* | ₹ 1600/- | |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender | ₹ 1000/- | |
| Announcement of the City of Examination | To be announced later. | |
| Admit Card | To be announced later. | |
| Date of Examination | 05 May 2024 (Sunday) | |
| Duration of Examination | 200 minutes (03 hours 20 Minutes) | |
| Timing of Examination | 02:00 PM to 05:20 PM (Indian Standard Time) | |
| Examination Centre | As indicated on Admit Card | |
| Display of Recorded Responses and Answer Keys | To be announced later. | |
| Website(s) | https://exams.nta.ac.in/NEET/ | |
| Declaration of Result on NTA website | 14 June 2024 | |
NEET 2024 Exam Pattern
- The subjects covered are Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology.
- Each subject will consist of two sections.
- Section A will consist of 35 Questions.
- Section B will have 15 Questions, out of which candidates have to attempt any 10 Questions.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination Mode | Pen Paper Based (Offline)- OMR |
| Types of Question(s) | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Medium of the question paper | English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. |
| Total Marks | 720 |
| Marking Scheme | Each Question carries 4 (four) marks |
| Negative Marking | ( 1 mark deducted for incorrect answer) Zero(0) mark is awarded for unattempted questions |
Note: Negative marking is applicable in both sections (Section A and Section B).
Important Points Regarding NEET UG-2024
Marking Scheme
For Section A (MCQs): If none of the options is found correct or a Question is found to be wrong or a Question is dropped then all candidates who have appeared will be given four marks (+4) irrespective of the fact whether the question has been attempted or not attempted by the candidate.
For Section B (MCQs): Candidates need to attempt any 10 Questions out of 15 Questions given. If a question is found to be wrong or the Question is dropped then Four marks (+4) will be awarded to all those who have attempted the question. The reason could be due to human error or technical error.
Medium of the Question Paper
- Candidates opting for English would be provided a Test Booklet in English only.
- Candidates opting for Hindi would be provided with a Bilingual Test Booklet in English and Hindi.
- Candidates opting for Regional Languages would be provided with a Test Booklet in English + selected Regional Language.
Syllabus of the NEET-UG 2024
Kindly refer to the latest syllabus for NEET UG 2024.
The Question Paper will be based on the given syllabus.
(Click here to download NEET UG 2024 Syllabus)
Cities for Exam Centres for NEET (UG) – 2024 Examination
While filling up the Online Application Form, candidates can select four Convenient Cities as their Choice of Cities for the exam Centre in order of their priority. Choice of Centre Cities will be limited to the State of Permanent Address or State of Present Address only.
How to Apply Online for NEET UG 2024
Following are the steps to be followed :
- Go to the official website of NEET: https://neet.ntaonline.in/frontend/web/
- Register https://neet.ntaonline.in/frontend/web/registration/index
- A new window will open. Read carefully the Instructions and Procedure for Online Submission of the Application Form and agree to the terms and conditions.
- Register using Aadhar, Digilocker, ABC ID, Indian Passport, or PAN card.
- After completion of the registration process, fill out the online application and submit the required documents.
Documents Required to apply for the NEET 2024
| Documents | Specifications | Size and Format |
|---|---|---|
| Passport size Photograph | Recent Photo with white background | Size: 10 kb to 200 kb; Format- JPG/JPEG |
| Post Card size photograph (4” X6”) | Must be taken on or after 01.01.2024 Indicating clearly the name of the candidate along with the date of taking the photograph | (Size: 10 kb to 200 kb) Format- JPG/JPEG |
| Signature | Full signature in running handwriting [not in the capital letter] on white paper with a Black Ink pen | Size: 4 kb to 30 kb; Format- JPG/JPEG |
| Left and Right-hand Fingers and Thumb impressions | Use blue ink on white paper | Size: 10 kb to 200 kb; Format- JPG |
| PWD Certificate (if applicable) | A scanned copy of the PwBD certificate/UDID (Swavlamban) card | 50 kb to 300 kb |
| Category Certificate | Scanned copy of SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate | 50 kb to 300 kb |
| Address Proof (Identity) | Class 12 Admit Card, Election Card (EPIC No.), Ration Card, Bank Account Passbook with Photograph, Passport Number or Number of any other Photo Identity Card issued by the Government. | JPG /PDF format only |
Note: It is strongly recommended to kindly refer to the NEET UG Information Bulletin 2024 for any clarification regarding the NEET-UG 2024.
Click here to download the Information Bulletin: NEET UG-2024
Best of luck to all the candidates for the upcoming NEET (UG) 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Where can I download the syllabus of the NEET 2024?
You can download the syllabus for NEET 2024 from the official website of the National Medical Council (NMC). Alternatively, you can download the syllabus from the given link: Click here to download NEET UG 2024 Syllabus
How can I apply for the NEET UG 2024?
- You can apply for the NEET UG 2024 by visiting the official website: https://exams.nta.ac.in/NEET/
- Complete the registration process, fill out the online application form, and submit the required documents.
Is there any change in the NEET 2024 syllabus with respect to the previous year?
Yes, there are some changes in the NEET syllabus. Some topics have been deleted. The NEET syllabus has been revised and reduced to focus on the core concept.
In Unit 2 of the Biology syllabus, it is written – “of an insect (Frog)”. But Frog is not an insect. What is the correct interpretation?
It should be read as “of an insect and a frog”.
There are a few topics included in the updated syllabus but those are not given in the new NCERT Books. Why?
These new topics have been added as these are being taught in various School Boards i.e. Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Bihar School Education Board(BSEB), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education, Nagaland Board of School Education, Board of Secondary Education Manipur. One can refer to the textbooks of these respective state boards to read those topics.
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