NEET 2024: Round 3 Seat Allotment (Out), AYUSH Registration (Till Oct 14)

Hafsha Qureshi

Updated on - Oct 14, 2024

NEET 2024 counselling is ongoing by the Medical Counselling Committee. NEET round 3 counselling registration was from Oct 3 - 8, 2024. NEET 2024 seat allotment round 3 results was announced on Oct 12, 2024.

As many as 4,046 applicants have been assigned new seats. On the other hand, 2,536 candidates' seats were improved in Round 3 of NEET counselling 2024. The institute reporting procedure will run from Oct 14 to Oct 19, 2024. This round saw the addition of up to 150 seats. Apart from that, there are 4,140 obvious vacant seats and 10,959 virtual vacancies. 

For BAMS, BHMS, BNYS, BUMS, and BSMS courses at 15% AIQ seats in government, central universities, and private colleges. AYUSH NEET UG counselling round 3 registration started on Oct 9, 2024, and will end on Oct 14, 2024, at aaccc.gov.in. 

The revised NEET 2024 counselling round 2 timetable has influenced the overall counselling procedure. Instead of Oct 30, 2024, the process will be completed on Nov 5, 2024. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has made available the seat matrix for the NEET 2024 counselling procedure. There are 26,582 seats available for MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing courses throughout the All India Quota, Central Universities, Deemed Universities, AIIMS, ESIC, and JIPMER institutions.

On Jul 26, 2024, the National Testing Agency (NTA) released the revised NEET 2024 scorecard, merit list, and NEET 2024 final answer keys. According to the revised NEET 2024 merit list, and the revised AIR, scores, and percentiles, the total number of NEET 2024 toppers has been lowered to 17. NEET 2024 cutoff has also been reduced by two marks for each category.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is in charge of administering the National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET exam) for Medical courses (MBBS, MD, MS) and Dental courses (BDS, MDS) programs in India.

Important: NEET Total Marks 2024

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NEET Counselling 2024

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced the NEET UG 2024 counselling dates on mcc.nic.in. According to the MCC notification, NEET 2024 round 2 final seat allotment result was out on Sep 20, 2024. NEET UG 2024 round 3 counselling is being conducted from Oct 3, 2024, to Oct 18, 2024.

NEET Counselling 2024 Round 3 Dates

Candidates will be considered for admission based on NEET 2024 passing marks.

AYUSH NEET Counselling 2024 Round 2 Dates

According to the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the Dental Council of India (DCI) data for the most recent NEET seats, there are 99,763 MBBS seats, 26,949 BDS seats, 52,720 AYUSH seats, 603 BVSc & AH seats, 1,899 AIIMS seats, and 249 JIPMER seats available in 612 medical and 315 dental colleges.

Other things to keep in mind are as follows.

• All India Quota counselling is conducted by MCC (Medical Counselling Committee), while the state exam authority will conduct state counselling.
• Candidates need to be present on the specified date for the offline counselling process.

All candidates must carry the documents required for NEET counselling like 10th and 12th marks card, photo, valid ID, etc.

NEET Counselling 2024: Important Websites

Following are the important websites candidates must visit regularly for the respective NEET 2024 counselling process.

Read More: What After NEET?

NEET Result 2024

On Jul 26, 2024, NTA released the re-revised NEET 2024 scorecard, and merit list which removed the four additional marks awarded to each applicant for the disputed Physics question, as well as the NEET 2024 final answer key, which was released on Jun 4, 2024. However, according to the IIT Delhi special committee's decision, the question only had one correct alternative, hence bonus marking was not acceptable.

The results of the re-NEET 2024 were announced on Jun 30, 2024. All candidates, including 1,563 re-exam takers, are recommended to download the scorecard from the link provided below. NEET 2024 results were released on Jun 4, 2024, following the exam held on May 5, 2024. NEET UG results were available online in the form of scorecards.

NEET revised scorecard 2024 will be available for download on the official website, exams.nta.ac.in/NEET/, for candidates.

The authority released the NEET 2024 result on the official website on Saturday, Jul 20, 2024, in accordance with the Supreme Court's decision. NEET result 2024 for the exam rescheduled has been released on Jun 30, 2024. The result has been issued on the official website in online mode. Applicants must enter the login credentials required to download their scorecard.

Earlier, the result was released on Jun 4, 2024. NTA has released NEET scorecards 2024 for all the candidates who appeared for the exam. Candidates can access their results as scorecards on the official website at neet.nta.nic.in using their login credentials.

In addition, the conducting body will also release the category-wise NEET cut off. Based on the NEET 2024 scores obtained by the candidates and the cut-off marks released, candidates are shortlisted for NEET UG counselling.

Admission into Medical and Dental colleges for MBBS and BDS will be done based on the NEET scores of the candidates in the entrance exam. However, NTA will soon release the merit list. This list is only for candidates who opted for 15% All India Quota seats in their application form. For the remaining candidates, counselling will be conducted based on their All India Ranks.

Note: The candidates should download and print a few copies of their NEET scorecards.

Steps to Check NEET Results 2024

Candidates can check NEET result on the official website after it is declared. The steps to check NEET 2024 results are as follows.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of NTA - neet.nta.nic.in 2024
• Step 2: Search for NEET Result link and click on that link.
• Step 3: The link will be redirected to a new page.
• Step 4: Enter the login credentials (registration number and date of birth) to access NEET result.
• Step 5: Download the scorecard and save it for the admission process.

NEET Merit List 2024

The merit list will be used by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for NEET 2024 counselling process. Candidates will be shortlisted for the merit list based on the marks obtained by them in the exam. NTA will release three merit lists, as follows.

NEET Toppers 2024

As many as 17 NEET 2024 applicants received AIR 1. The table below shows the list of NEET UG 2024 toppers, along with their ranks, percentiles, and states for the result released on Jul 26, 2024. According to the NEET 2024 revised merit list, the most toppers are from Rajasthan (four), followed by Maharashtra (three) and Delhi (two). Bihar, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Chandigarh each had one topper.

NEET 2024 toppers has been declared on Jun 4, 2024, by the National Testing Agency (NTA) via neet.nta.nic.in and ntaresults.nic.in. Candidates can find a list of the NEET toppers 2024, along with information about them such as names, All India Ranks (AIR), scores, and more.

Also Read: What is a Good Rank in NEET UG 2024?

NEET Answer Key 2024

On Jul 26, 2024, the NTA issued the revised NEET 2024 final answer keys for the exam that took place on May 5, 2024. In the amended answer keys, NTA indicated that the controversial Physics question had just one right response option, rather than two, as opposed to the original final answer key of NEET 2024, which was released on Jun 4, 2024.

The direct link for the answer key is shared below:

NEET 2024 final answer key has been released on Jun 30, 2024 for the retest. The answer key has been released in PDF format. Students must visit the official website to download their answer key.

The scanned images of NEET OMR sheets and their recorded responses has also been released along with the answer keys. Candidates can access their NEET 2024 answer keys on the official website at neet.nta.nic.in by providing their login credentials.

The objection window against the provisional NEET answer key/response sheet has been made active, respectively.

Also Read: What is a Good Rank in NEET UG 2024?

Steps to Check NEET Answer Key 2024

Candidates can follow the steps given below to check and download NEET 2024 answer keys.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website - neet.nta.nic.in 2024
• Step 2: In the 'Candidate Activity' section, click on the 'Answer Key' link.
• Step 3: Select the login option, and enter the application number and password/date of birth to sign in. (No login credentials are required to access the final answer key).
• Step 4: View and download NEET UG 2024 answer key and other required files.
• Step 5: Take a print of the same for future reference.

Steps to Challenge NEET Answer Key 2024

Check the steps below to challenge the provisional NEET answer key.

• Step 1: Candidates must go to the official website - neet.nta.nic.in
• Step 2: In the 'Candidate Activity' section, click on the 'Answer Key' link.
• Step 3: Log in using the credentials provided at the time of registration.
• Step 4: Click on the 'Test booklet code' and select the question to challenge and submit.
• Step 5: Select the answer, provide justification, and click on 'Confirm'.
• Step 6: Pay the required fee of INR 200 for each question.
• Step 7: Take a printout of the confirmation slip.

NEET Cut Off 2024

NEET 2024 cut off is the same as released for the exam conducted earlier. The cut off marks of NEET UG for all categories are released. Based on NEET cut off, and the scores obtained by the candidates in the entrance exam. Candidates can check the NEET cut off marks and percentile provided in the article below.

NEET 2024 Cutoff Reduced

NTA issued the NEET 2024 cutoff along with the NEET 2024 results and scorecards on Jul 26, 2024. Along with the re-revised scorecard, the NEET 2024 cutoff has been dropped by two marks in each category. 

NEET 2024 merit list will be released according to which, the counselling process will be conducted. Hence, the candidates must obtain the minimum marks required in NEET for MBBS to get admission to the top colleges for NEET exam.

NEET cut off is a necessary ground for qualification. Scoring above the prescribed NEET cut off 2024 means that the candidate can advance to the next level. The NTA NEET cut off depends on the following factors.

• Previous year cut off trends such as NEET cutoff 2022, 2021, and so on.
• The difficulty level of the exam
• The number of applicants participating in the exam etc.

Read More: NEET Cut Off 2024

NEET Reservation Criteria 2024

Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC criteria will be provided with seat reservations through relaxation in age limit and cut off marks in NEET 2024. The reservation criteria for seats available through NEET 2024 for different categories are tabulated below.

Read More: NEET Reservation Policy 2024

NEET 2024 Exam Dates

NEET 2024 re-exam was conducted on Jun 23, 2024. The exam has been rescheuled for all the affected candidates based on the result released for the previous commenced exam. Students are advised to re-appear for the examination on the scheudled date.

Furthermore, the exam was earlier conducted on May 5, 2024. Candidates must regularly check for the release of the NEET information brochure 2024 to know more about the exam.

NEET exam important dates list for all the events are shared below.

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NEET 2024 Exam Timings

The following table brings the NEET exam timetable, or the exam day event-wise timings.

NEET Paper Analysis 2024

NEET paper analysis has been released for the candidate’s reference on May 5, 2024. A thorough paper analysis for the NEET 2024 helps candidates understand their performance in the exam.

According to the paper analysis from NEET 2023, the overall difficulty level of the paper will be moderate to difficult. Chemistry will be difficult, Physics will be easy, and Botany and Zoology will be considered to be difficult and moderate respectively. Candidates can refer to NEET 2023 paper analysis for a detailed idea about the number of good attempts and the difficulty level.

Also Read: Minimum Marks Required in NEET 2024 for MBBS

NEET 2024 Question Paper

NEET UG 2024 exam paper consists of 200 questions covering physics, chemistry, botany, and zoology. Each subject will be divided into two sections, with section A containing 35 questions and section B including 15. Candidates will need to complete 180 questions in 3 hours and 20 minutes.

However, students can now access the unofficial NEET 2024 question paper for set A, B, C and D codes. Top coaching institutes has provided provide the unauthorised NEET UG question paper, which includes solutions.

NEET Marks Vs Rank 2024

NEET 2024 score ranges based on which the candidates are ranked based on the previous year's trends are tabulated below. Candidates who plan to appear for the exam are advised to check the score ranges to get an idea of how the ranking is done. The table will be updated after NEET rank list is released.

Read More: NEET State-Wise Rank List

About NEET Exam

NEET UG is an entrance examination for students who wish to study undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses (MBBS, MD, MS) and dental courses (BDS, MDS) in any government, private, or dental college in India. The full form of NEET is the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test. The exam is considered the most sought-after medical entrance examination. This page talks exclusively about NEET Undergraduate programs.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts NEET UG annually to provide admission to eligible candidates in MBBS/BDS courses. NTA shall offer around 63,835 seats through NEET 2024 exam. Candidates have to remember that they can apply for only 15% of seats in each college through NEET. These are known as the All India Quota seats.

The other 85% will be distributed according to the State Government and the college policy. Admissions for all Undergraduate courses in JIPMER and AIIMS happen only through NEET Entrance Exam from the academic year 2020.

NEET 2024 exam will be conducted online, in 10 different languages including English, Hindi, Marathi, Odia, Tamil, Urdu, Bengali, Telegu, Kannada, and Assamese. The exam paper for NEET UG 2024 will be divided into three different sections, which are Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. A NEET aspirant must attempt to answer 180 questions in 3 hours.

Important Links: NEET Login 2024

Who Will Conduct 2024 NTA NEET?

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is the authorised body in charge of administering NEET exam to all enrolled applicants. NTA has published the NEET UG 2024 exam date on its official website, neet.nta.nic.in. According to the announcement, NEET UG was held on May 5, 2024.

Courses Offered Through NEET

NTA offers several courses through NEET UG Exam 2024, and they are as follows.

• MBBS: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Allopathic Medicine).
• BDS: Bachelor in Dental Surgery.
• BAMS: Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (Ayurvedic medicine or Indian medicine).
• BHMS: Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (Herbal and homoeopathic medicine).
• BUMS: Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery(Unani medicine should know Urdu).
• BPT: Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy).
• BNYS: Specialization in Yoga and Naturopathy
• BSMS: Specialization in Siddha Medicine.

NEET Exam Centres 2024

NEET 2024 exam city intimation slip has been released on Apr 24, 2024. The slip has been released by the conducting body. Candidates can download their exam city slip from the official website by providing their application number, date of birth, and security pin.

Previously, the conducting body reduced the exam centres of NEET 2023 from 546 exam cities in India and 14 outside the country to 497 Indian cities and 14 international cities. All the details regarding the exam centre will be mentioned on NEET 2024 admit card. Candidates should also check the exam day guidelines on the official website - neet.nta.nic.in.

The key points related to NEET exam centres are below.

• NTA will released NEET exam city allotment information on the official website (neet.nta.nic.in) after the application process. The candidates can check the advance intimation of the exam city for NEET exam using their login credentials. NEET UG exam centre allotment will be based on the preferences of the candidates on their NEET 2024 application forms.
• Candidates must select NEET exam centre of their preference during the application process. Each candidate will be allowed 3 city preferences. The exam centre in the city is allotted based on the availability of seats. If there is no available centre that can accommodate the candidate, then the next NEET exam centre will be considered for allotment.
• There is a good chance of candidates getting a centre that is close and convenient for them since NEET exam centres are spread all over the country. Since there are colleges that offer class XI and class XII in vernacular languages, NTA gives candidates the option to write NEET in some selected vernacular languages only at selected exam centres.
• Metal Detectors in NEET UG Exam Centres: NTA will be instructed to install metal detectors in every exam centre for security purposes. There must be at least one detector for 100 students.

Also Read: How to Change NEET Exam Centres 2024?

NEET Rules and Regulations 2024

There are certain rules which candidates need to follow on NEET 2024 exam day, they are as follows.

• Dress Code: NTA will instruct that all NEET candidates wear half sleeve light-coloured clothes without huge buttons, badges, brooches, or any other kind of ornamental accessories. Shoes are prohibited- only slippers and sandals are allowed. Candidates wearing clothes for religious reasons like the burqa, turban, etc must report to the exam centre an hour before the exam commences.
• Aadhaar Not Mandatory: According to the Supreme Court, Aadhaar Card is not mandatory to apply for NEET 2024. Any other identification can be used instead of Aadhaar Card.
• Self-Declaration Form: Candidates from Jammu and Kashmir alone have to submit the self-declaration form for the reserved 15% seats in the All India Quota.

NEET Test Practice Centres (TPC) 2024

NTA understands that candidates need to get familiarized with NEET exam centres. Hence, NTA will establish a network of test centres where students can practice mock NEET exams. The objective of this initiative is to help students from rural areas to have ample practice and prepare for NEET exam 2024.

This facility will be completely free of cost and will help candidates get familiarised with the Computer-Based testing pattern. More details will be sent to candidates who have applied about the date and venue of such NEET UG mock tests.

Read More: NEET Exam Centres 2024

NEET Dress Code

NTA will set strict dress code policies, among other essential guidelines for NEET 2024 exam, to maintain discipline in the exam centre, as many candidates will apply to appear for the exam. The important instructions regarding the dress code for NEET exam day are listed below.

Candidates who do not abide by these instructions are not allowed to enter the exam hall.

• Candidates will have to wear half-sleeved clothes in light colours only. They will be not allowed to wear clothes with full/long sleeves.
• All types of footwear, such as sandals and slippers, will not be allowed, except for shoes.
• Candidates will be prohibited from wearing ornaments such as necklaces with pendants, earrings, anklets, rings, etc.
• Candidates who will be traditional attires related to their religions will have to report to the exam centre a minimum of one hour before the last reporting time.

Read More: NTA NEET Dress Code

NEET Application Form 2024

NEET 2024 application form has been reopened on Apr 9, 2024. The last date to apply for the form was Apr 10, 2024 (up to 10:50 PM). Candidates could pay their application fee till Apr 10, 2024 (up to 11:50 PM).

However, the form correction window was activated on Mar 18, 2024 on the official website. The last date for the same was Mar 20, 2024 (till 11:50 PM).

NEET Application Form Changes

NTA made significant changes in the NEET exam for the previous year. These changes include an increase in the registration fee for all categories. The application fee for NEET NTA in the General category was INR 1600, for General-EWS, for OBC-NCL, it is now INR 1500, and for SC/ ST and other categories, the application fee is INR 800. Applicants from outside India must pay INR 8500 as an application fee.

Also, this year NEET exam students will have to upload a few scanned images in the application form, including a Thumb Impression, passport-size Photograph, Special Category Certificate, and Class 10 Certificate.

While applying for the exam a candidate must go through NTA NEET UG 2024 application details and NEET Eligibility Criteria 2024. Fee payment can be made using a Credit Card/Debit Card, Net Banking/UPI, or E-wallet of the Common Services Centre, and other service providers.

Also read: NEET Mock Test 2024

NEET Registration 2024

NEET 2024 application form will be released along with the modified information brochure at neet.nta.nic.in. Candidates must register first to create NEET login to access the application form. NEET application form will be completely online and the application fee must be paid online mode as well.

The candidates should go through the eligibility criteria of NEET NTA 2024 and then proceed with the registration process.

Read More: NEET Exam Day Guidelines 2024

How to Apply for NEET Exam?

NTA NEET UG 2024 form contains the information that is mentioned below and candidates may refer to the following steps to apply for NEET through neet.nta.nic.in 2024.

• Step 1: The candidate can find NEET 2024 application form on the official website - neet.nta.nic.in. Click on the link "Registration". Enter the required information in the provided space. This must be done carefully. Fill in all the required details correctly and save the draft until final submission.
• Step 2: A second link of the application form for uploading the photograph and signature of the candidate is opened. Candidates should have their photograph and signature ready while applying for NEET exam.
• Step 3: After this, the candidate will be redirected to Step 3 where Payment of the fee must be made.
• Step 4: After the payment of the NEET application fee, candidates have to take a printout of the confirmation page.
• Step 5: Once the fee payment is done, candidates must download and take a printout of completed NEET application form 2024 for future reference.

Note: Candidates of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh will not be eligible for the 'State of Eligibility' (15% All India Quota). To be eligible candidates of this domicile will have to fill and submit the Self-Declaration form which must be produced for reference during all the rounds of selection.

NEET Application Fee 2024

NTA increased the application fee for NTA NEET UG exam for all categories. The application fee for different categories is listed below. After registration, the candidate must pay the application fee to the conducting authority either offline or through Net Banking to complete NEET 2024 registration process as per the latest NEET updates 2024.

Documents Required to Apply for 2024 NTA NEET

Various documents and details required to apply for NEET 2024 are listed below.

• Candidate's Name
• Father/Mother's Name
• Date of Birth
• Address
• Valid Mobile Number and Email ID
• Candidate's latest photograph against a white background.
• Candidates' signatures are in blue or black ink.
• Identity Card: Aadhaar Number (last 4 digits), Bank Account Number, Election Card (EPIC No.), Ration Card Number, Passport Number, and Other valid Govt. Identity Card Number.

NEET UG 2024 document specifications according to which the photograph and signature must be uploaded are tabulated below.

NEET Application Form Correction 2024

NEET 2024 application form correction window was activated on the official website on Apr 11, 2024. The last date to edit the required changes on the application form page was Apr 12, 2024. Thus, candidates are advised to correct their form details before the last date on the NEET official website at neet.ntaonline.in.

Steps for NEET Form Correction 2024

Applicants must check the step-by-step details for the NEET 2024 form correction shared below.

• Step 1: Visit the official website.
• Step 2: Select the "Candidate Login" portal.
• Step 3: Enter the credentials required.
• Step 4: Edit the required changes.
• Step 5: Click on submit.

NEET Admit Card 2024

NEET 2024 admit card for the re-exam scheduled has been issued on Jun 20, 2024. The conducting authority has released the hall ticket on the official website. Applicants must enter the login credentials required to download their admit card.

The NEET admit card 2024 contains all the details about the examination, the candidate information, and the exact address of the exam centre. Candidates must check all the details mentioned on NTA NEET exam admit card carefully, and carry a valid ID proof along with their admit card to the examination hall.

Note: Candidates who fail to produce NEET hall ticket 2024 or ID proof upon request in the exam centre will not be allowed to take up the exam under any circumstance.

Important Link:

• NEET Study Plan and Preparation Strategy
• Dos and Don'ts for NEET Exam

Steps to Download NEET Admit Card 2024

The steps to download NEET 2024 admit card are listed below.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of NTA - neet.nta.nic.in
• Step 2: Click on "Admit Card NEET (UG)" on the left bottom.
• Step 3: Enter the necessary details which are Registration Number, Date of Birth, and Security PIN.
• Step 4: Now, you will be redirected to a screen where your Admit Card will be displayed.
• Step 5: You can download the admit card and take a printout in the A4 size sheet.

Also Read: NEET Important Chapters 2024

Details Mentioned on NEET Admit Card 2024

Candidates can check the below information regarding the details in NEET 2024 admit card.

• Applicant’s Name
• Application Number
• Roll Number
• Father's Name
• Course Name
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Category and Sub-Category
• State of Eligibility
• Candidate's Signature and Photograph
• NEET UG Senior Director Signature
• Language (Medium) of Question Paper
• Aspirants Address
• NEET Exam Centre, Centre Number and Address,
• Exam Date and Time
• Paper (Paper I/Paper II/Paper III)
• Candidate’s Parent's Signature
• Important Instructions.

Attempt Now: NEET Mock Test 2024

NEET Syllabus 2024

The conducting body of NEET 2024 will test the knowledge of students in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Hence, NEET syllabus will have topics from the Class 11 and 12 syllabus. NEET Syllabus 2024 is prescribed by the National Medical Commission's (NMC) Under Graduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB), after reviewing state education boards as well as other education boards such as ICSE, CBSE, COBSE and NIOS syllabi.

NEET UG syllabus 2024 was released on the NMC official website, nta.ac.in on Oct 6, 2023, through a notice stated "It is notified to all the stakeholders especially to the aspiring candidates that the Under Graduate Medical Education Board, an autonomous body under the National Medical Commission has finalised the NEET UG 2024 syllabus," the National Medical Commission (NMC) stated in a written statement.

State Syllabus: Apart from CBSE's curriculum, NEET exam syllabus is prepared after reviewing various State syllabi.

NEET 2024 Important Chapters for the subjects required for the exam are tabulated below.

NEET Syllabus 2024 for Physics

The important topics from Physics, which are given the highest weightage in the NEET exam are given below for your reference:

• Physics and Measurement
• Kinematics
• Laws of Motion
• Work
• Energy and Power
• Rotational Motion
• Gravitation
• Properties of Solids and Liquids
• Thermodynamics
• Kinetic Theory of Gases
• Oscillations and Waves
• Electrostatics
• Current Electricity
• Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
• Electromagnetic Induction
• Alternating Currents
• Electromagnetic Waves
• Optics
• Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
• Atoms and Nuclei
• Electronic Devices
• Experimental Skills

NEET Syllabus 2024 for Chemistry

The important topics from the Chemistry section of NEET 2024 exam are listed below. The candidates are advised to focus on these topics the most while studying for the upcoming NEET exam:

• Some basic concepts in Chemistry
• Atomic Structure
• Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
• Chemical Thermodynamics
• Solutions
• Equilibrium
• Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry
• Chemical Kinetics.
• Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
• p- Block Elements, d- and f- Block Elements
• Co-Ordination Compounds
• Hydrocarbons
• Organic Compounds Containing Halogens
• Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen
• Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
• Biomolecules
• Principles Related to Practical Chemistry.

NEET Syllabus 2024 for Biology

The important topics from the Biology section of the NEET 2024 exam are listed below:

• Diversity in the Living World
• Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants
• Cell Structure and Function
• Plant Physiology
• Human Physiology
• Reproduction
• Genetics and Evolution
• Biology and Human Welfare
• Biotechnology and its Application
• Ecology and Environment.

NEET 2024 reference books and study material contain updated syllabi. Students must gather these materials to map out their study plan for the exam.

NEET Eligibility Criteria 2024

NTA previously revised NEET eligibility criteria for NRI candidates. Based on the revised rules, Indian Nationals, NRIs, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), and foreign nationals are now eligible for admission in the various streams like medical, dentistry, Siddha, Unani and homoeopathic institutes. In comparison, only OCI candidates are eligible for admission in exchange for an NRI or supernumerary seat before the change.

NEET UG entrance exam eligibility criteria are set by NTA, and all aspirants are expected to fulfil the criteria. Otherwise, they will be subjected to rejection. Candidates should keep this in mind while applying for NEET. In the past year, NTA changed NEET UG exam eligibility criteria. NTA NEET UG removed the upper age limit criteria, which now opens up the opportunity to appear for the exam to a wider range of candidates.

The Jammu and Kashmir Tribal Affairs Department launched a new program to offer to coach to meritorious tribal students preparing for the NEET and JEE admission exams. According to them, the department will pay the expenses of the training, and those who pass the NEET after receiving coaching will also be given scholarships. The candidate will receive an annual scholarship of INR 70,000-75,000, totalling around INR 4 lakhs, for programs like MBBS, BVSc and AH, BDS, BAMS, and other professional courses.

The basic eligibility requirements to apply for NEET 2024 are as follows:

• Candidates should have qualified for class 12 or an equivalent exam, with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Biotechnology, and English as compulsory subjects.
• Candidates must be at least 17 years of age to be eligible to apply for the MBBS NEET exam.
• The age limit is the same for Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) to apply for the MBBS NEET exam.

Candidates can go through the below table on the NEET eligibility criteria 2024.

NEET All India Quota Seats 2024

There are three types of seats available at all medical colleges across India. Of those three types, one is admission through NEET and these are called NEET All India Quota seats. A total of 15% of the seats will be reserved in this quota. Candidates who are taking NEET exam are competing for this 15% of seats in all the Medical colleges across India. This is why the competition is extremely high for NEET exam. Apart from this, all applicants are eligible to apply for JIPMER and AIIMS using a valid NEET score.

In this 15% of the seats, NTA NEET 2024 will set reservation criteria details which are in the following table. This further reduces the number of seats available for General category students. It is understood that the available 15% All India Quota Seats are a race to the finish.

NEET Eligibility for J&K Students 2024

Jammu & Kashmir opted out of the 15% All India Quota seats which means that students of other states who do not possess a domicile certificate are not eligible for seats there through NEET UG 2024. Therefore, students from this state are also not eligible for 15% All India Quota seats in other states.

Only students who are not a domicile of Jammu and Kashmir, e.g., have parents or family staying there, must submit the self-declaration. By submitting the self-declaration, a candidate who is not a domicile of J&K will become eligible for the 15% All India Quota seats through NEET 2024, but not the state quota seats. This self-declaration will be verified during counselling, and if it is found to be false then the candidate will be rejected.

The declaration that the candidates should abide by to get admission through NEET exam is as follows.

• They are not eligible to appear for MBBS/BDS seats in the state of J&K, and hence not eligible to seek admission in Medical/Dental Colleges of the State of J&K.
• They must not be a domicile of the State of J&K.
• They must have declared all these by understanding the rules and their implications.

The aspirant will be subjected to rejection if the above-mentioned details are found to be false.

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NEET Exam Pattern 2024

Candidates should be aware of NEET 2024 exam pattern as it helps in planning and preparation for the exam. Every right answer in NEET will fetch the candidate 4 marks and 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer. NEET will be a pen and paper-based (offline) test.

In addition, the conducting body will release a notice regarding NEET question paper medium on neet.nta.nic.in 2024. As per the notice, candidates who choose English as the question paper medium will receive only an English test booklet. Candidates who opt for regional languages will receive a bilingual test booklet with English and the opted regional language in white and yellow colour, respectively. Moreover, the Urdu question paper will be in green colour.

NEET 2024 examination consists of one paper with 180 (45 from every subject/section), objective type questions which will count to a total of 720 marks. NTA made significant changes to NEET UG exam. They increased the exam duration by 20 minutes. Therefore, NEET UG 2024 exam duration will be 3 hours and 20 minutes.

NTA NEET question paper can be attempted in nine languages, and English. (Check the table below for all the languages). NEET exam duration is 3 hours and 20 minutes, i.e., 200 minutes. NEET exam pattern 2024 is expected to remain the same every year.

NEET 2023 question paper had 180 multiple-choice questions from Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Each subject had two sections. Section A consisted of 35 questions and section B had 15 questions, out of which students need to answer only 10.

Given below are the highlights of NEET 2024 exam pattern.

NEET Reference Books 2024

Candidates are advised to refer to the following books, which will help them to prepare well for NEET exam 2024. As mentioned above, NEET exam questions are generally based on class 11 and 12 subjects. Below are a set of NEET books that candidates can refer to.

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NEET Mock Test 2024

NEET 2024 mock test specimen papers will be released by online coaching institutes for all three subjects, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. NTA will release the official mock tests for the exam on the official website - neet.nta.nic.in.

Candidates can attempt the online mock tests even though the main exam will be conducted offline as a pen and paper-based test. The online mock tests for NEET 2024 can help the candidates assess their knowledge, and gauge their performance.

After taking NEET mock test, candidates can understand the topics they are weak in and work on improving that particular section. Also, they can know the time taken for each question, and manage the exam duration accordingly. NEET coaching centres also provide candidates with offline mock tests. As there are different difficulty levels for NEET mock tests, solving the sample papers also helps the candidates know the repeated questions and prepare for the same.

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NEET Preparation Tips 2024

A common question that pops into the mind of any NEET aspirant is 'How to Crack NTA NEET UG Exam?'. Cracking an exam becomes easy if an aspirant implements fine-tuned strategies in the preparation process. NEET, which is one of the challenging exams, will test the student's fundamental knowledge in the core subjects. Let aside competition, if one can prepare smartly, they can nail NEET exam 2024 with a good score. Below are a few tips to kickstart NEET 2024 preparation.

• Gather high-quality study material to prepare for NEET UG 2024. Check the NEET reference books to start with. Also, collect enough and more practice papers, sample papers, and previous year's question papers to thoroughly understand NEET exam pattern.
• If self-preparation is not helping, you can opt to join free online NEET coaching provided by NTA and the government.
• Create a realistic timetable that will regular study breaks. Based on your concentration levels, decide how long to study before taking a break so that you can retain the most information.
• Revise regularly and practice consistently to improve your speed and efficiency.
• Make sure to pay good attention to your health by eating well and keeping fit so that your ability to focus is improved and you do not fall ill.

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NEET Tie Breaking Criteria: Updated

If two or more candidates score the same marks in NEET 2024 exam, the tie will be dissolved based on the criteria set by the conducting body. NTA revised the tie-breaking criteria for NEET. The updated tie-breaking criteria followed by NTA are listed below, in order of priority.

The next criteria will be considered if the tie persists after using the first criteria, and so on.

• Candidates with more marks in the Biology section will be given a higher rank.
• Candidates with more marks in the Chemistry section will be given a higher rank.
• Candidates with more marks in the Physics section will be given a higher rank.
• Candidates with less number of incorrect responses compared to correct responses in the Biology section will be ranked higher.
• Candidates with less number of incorrect responses compared to correct responses in the Chemistry section will be ranked higher.
• Candidates with less number of incorrect responses compared to correct responses in the Physics section will be ranked higher.
• If the tie persists after applying the criteria mentioned above, the age of the candidates will be considered, and the older candidate will be ranked higher.
• If the tie still exists, the ranking will be based on the application number in ascending order, and the candidate who applied first will be ranked higher

NEET Contact Details 2024

Candidates can refer to the mentioned line of contact to get in touch with the helpdesk at NTA NEET exams portal.

Address:
C-20 1A/8, Sector 62
IITK Outreach Centre,
NOIDA-201309

Contact Number: 011-40759000/011-69227700

Email ID: neet@nta.ac.in

Official Website: neet.nta.nic.in