NEET 2023 exam, also known as the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, is a national-level medical entrance exam for undergraduate admissions to MBBS, dental, AYUSH, and nursing courses in India. The NEET final answer keys were released on June 15, 2023 and the results were released on June 13, 2023.

National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the NEET exam 2023 on May 7, 2023. NEET 2023 provisional answer keys were released on June 4, 2023, and candidates can raise objections till June 6, 2023. 

NEET 2023 Important Events

An understanding of the NEET 2023 schedule will help candidates be up to date about critical events such as the NEET application form, correction window, admit card, and exam date. Tabulated below is the speculated NEET 2023 schedule predicted by the NEET experts based on previous trends:

NEET 2023 Results

NEET 2023 results were released on June 13, 2023. Students can check their results online, using their registration credentials. Authorities will issue scorecards to all examinees. Cutoff marks and ranks will differ for each category.

NEET 2023 Overview

NEET 2023 is a pen and paper-based exam available in 13 languages considered for admission to top medical institutes in the country, including AIIMS and JIPMER. Shown below are some of the NEET 2023 highlights:

Every year, around 18 lakh aspirants from all over the country and abroad take the NEET examination to fulfil their dream of pursuing medicine.  All events related to NEET 2023 are likely to conclude by December.

NEET Exam Pattern 2023

The NEET 2023 exam pattern is to remain the same as previous years. Questions will be asked in three subjects, namely Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The Biology subject is further divided into Botany and Zoology. Shown below is the NEET 2023 exam structure for students’ reference:

NEET 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Listed below are the basic NEET eligibility criteria to be fulfilled by NEET 2023 aspirants:

• The minimum age requirement to appear in NEET 2023 is 17 years during admission or before December 31, 2023. Students born on or after 31 December 2006 are eligible.
• The upper age limit for general category students is 25 years, and for other categories, it is 30 years.
• The applicants should have passed or appeared in Class 12 in the Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as core subjects.
• General category candidates must have passed Class 12 in PCB and English from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% marks. The minimum score requirement for PWD is 45%, and for OBC/SC/ST categories, it is 40%
• NEET 2023 aspirants should be Indian nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs or foreign nationals

NEET 2023 Application Process

 Shown below is the step-by-step application process for NEET 2023:

• Candidates should visit the official website of NTA NEET 2023 and click on the ‘New Registration’ tab
• Fill in basic details such as name, contact number, DOB, email, etc and click ‘Submit.’
• The applicant’s login credentials (ID and Password) will be created, and registration will be completed
• Students can start filling in the NEET 2023 application form by providing personal details and academic details and choosing the exam centre and medium.
• The next step is to upload all required documents, like passport-size photographs, academic certificates, category certificates, signatures, thumb impressions, etc, in JPG and PDF formats.
• Finally, pay the NEET application fee via UPI, debit card, credit card, net banking, or e-wallet.

Required Documents for NEET 2023

The documents required to be submitted along with the NEET 2023 application form are listed below:

• Identity Proof: ID proof such as an Aadhaar card, ration card, bank account passbook, passport, or any other government photo ID card
• Personal Details: Detailed information about the candidate and his/her parents, such as their name, date of birth, permanent address, active email address, and mobile number
• Photograph: A recent passport-sized photograph, a postcard-sized photograph, a signature, and a left thumb impression

NEET 2023 Syllabus

The NEET 2023 syllabus will be the same as previous years, covering Physics, Chemistry, and Biology based on Classes 11 and 12 syllabi. Find below the NEET 2023 syllabus for each subject.

NEET 2023 Syllabus for Physics

The table below shows the Physics syllabus for NEET 2023 from Class 11 and Class 12:

NEET 2023 Syllabus for Chemistry

The table below shows the Chemistry syllabus for NEET 2023 from Class 11 and Class 12:

NEET 2023 Syllabus for Biology

The table below shows the Biology syllabus for NEET 2023 from Class 11 and Class 12:

NEET 2023 Best Books for Preparation

NEET 2023 aspirants have a plethora of books that can help with their preparation for the exam. NCERT books are considered to be NEET 2023 best books for preparation. Some of the best books for every subject area covered in NEET 2023 are shown below.

NEET Books for Physics

Listed below are some of the best books for NEET Physics:

• NCERT Textbook for Class 11 Physics
• NCERT Textbook for Class 12 Physics
• Objective Physics by DC Pandey
• Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick and Walker
• Concepts of Physics by H C Verma
• Fundamental Physics by Pradeep
• Problems in General Physics by IE Irodov

NEET Books for Chemistry

Listed below are some of the best books for NEET Chemistry:

• NCERT Chemistry textbooks for Class 11
• NCERT Chemistry textbooks for Class 12
• Dinesh Chemistry Guide
• Organic Chemistry by Morrison and Boyd for Organic Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry Objective by Arihant
• Modern’s ABC of Chemistry for Class 11 and Class 12
• Physical Chemistry by OP Tandon
• Physical Chemistry by P Bahadur
• Concise Inorganic Chemistry by JD Lee
• Practice Books by VK Jaiswal (Inorganic), MS Chauhan (Organic) and N Awasthi (Physical)

NEET Books for Biology

Listed below are some of the best books for NEET Biology:

• NCERT Biology Class 11 Textbook
• NCERT Biology Class 12 Textbook
• Trueman's Biology Vol 1 and 2
• Objective Biology by Dinesh
• Objective Biology by Ansari
• Pradeep Publication's Biology
• Biology by GR Bathla Publications
• SC Verma Biology

Tips to Prepare for NEET 2023

The NEET 2023 exam is taken by over 18 lakh aspirants from all over the country and abroad. Find below a few tips to prepare for NEET 2023:

• Aspirants must make handwritten notes to gain conceptual clarity and increase retention
• Students are advised to divide the chapters in all the subjects into easy, medium, and difficult levels and weightage. One can start by preparing topics with the most weightage and those you find most difficult.
• Go through NCERT books line by line and make notes and highlight facts. Then refer to the NEET 2023 extra study material to study the same topics in detail.
• Focus on Biology diagrams, Physics numerical and Chemistry reactions
• Solve important questions from previous years’ question papers and sample papers and give as many mock tests as possible.

NEET 2023 Latest Changes

NEET 2023 examination has been conducted in over 500 cities across India and abroad. Following are some of the changes that can be expected in NEET 2023 by aspirants:

• It is not mandatory for students to show their Aadhar card to fill out the NEET 2023 application form. One must, however, keep a valid ID proof handy.
• Aspirants will be able to appear for the NEET 2023 exam in any of the two languages of preference in addition to the standard English language.
• There are no restrictions on the number of attempts one can take in NEET 2023.
• NEET 2023 can also be considered for admission to BSc Nursing courses
• Students from State Open Schools, NIOS, or private institutions cannot appear in the NEET 2023 exam
• Candidates who want to pursue medicine abroad and are Indian citizens should mandatorily qualify for the NEET UG 2023 exam
• Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are a part of the 15% All India Quota scheme in NEET 2023