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What is NEET?
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the medical entrance exam for admission to MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing, AYUSH, Veterinary, and other medical/paramedical courses in India. Over 15 lakh candidates appear for the NEET UG exam every year. The exam is conducted in 13 languages.
The commission has released 588 vacancies for the various posts. The candidates can go through the complete NEET Recruitment 2022 notification for detailed information about NEET Recruitment 2022
There are certain changes in NEET 2022 which are listed below:
- The duration of NEET has been increased by 20 minutes. Instead of three hours, the exam will now be conducted for three hours and 20 minutes.
- The application fee across candidate categories has been increased by INR 100.
- The registration process will not be conducted over two phases.
- The tie-breaking formula has been revised and six other factors have been added to the existing three factors
- The number of exam cities has increased to 543 in India and 14 abroad.
NEET UG 2022 Highlights
| Exam Particulars | Exam Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | NEET Rajyaseva or State Services Exam |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Level | Undergraduate (UG) Exam at National Level |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Total Registrations | 18 lakh (Approx) |
| Exam Mode | Offline or Paper Pencil Based Test (PBT) |
| Courses Offered Through NEET UG | MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BVSC & AH |
| Exam Fees |
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| Exam Duration | 3 hours and 20 minutes |
| Number of Subjects and Total Marks |
Physics (180 marks) Chemistry (180 marks) Biology (360 marks) Total Marks - 720 |
| Total Questions | 200 (180 to be attempted) |
| Marking Scheme | +4 for each correct answer |
| -1 for each incorrect answer | |
| Number of Exam Cities | 543 (India) |
| 14 (Abroad) | |
| Language/Medium of Paper | 13 Languages - English, Hindi, Bengali, Urdu, Assamese, Gujarati, Marathi, Odiya, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, Punjabi, and Telugu |
| Total Number of Seats | MBBS - 90,825 |
| BDS - 27,948 | |
| BAMS - 52,720 | |
| BVSc & AH - 630 | |
| NEET Helpline Numbers | 011-40759000 |
| NEET Official Website | neet.nta.nic.in |
NEET 2022 Application Form
Application Form
NEET 2022 application process was completely online wherein applicants had to visit the NEET 2022 official website and complete the procedure given in the following steps:
- Visit the NEET 2022 official website
- Click on the tab indicating the application form
- Read all the instructions and register with personal details such as name, contact details, password, etc. to generate the application number and password
- After the credentials are generated, log in and fill the application form with personal and educational details, exam medium and exam city preference, and photograph and signature upload
- Pay the application fee in online mode through credit/debit card, net banking, Paytm, and UPI
NEET 2022 Application Fees
Application Fees
The category-wise application fees are given in the below table:
| Category | NEET 2022 Application Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
| General | 1,600 |
| General EWS and OBC | 1,500 |
| SC, ST, PwD | 900 |
| Outside India | 8,500 |
NEET 2022 Exam Dates
The following table brings the NEET 2022 exam dates for each event:
| NEET 2022 Events | NEET Dates | Salient Features |
|---|---|---|
| NEET UG 2022 date announcement | 06-Apr-2022 | The exam date was announced by NTA on the official website. |
| NEET 2022 application process | 06-Apr-2022 | Candidates could fill and submit the NEET 2022 application form. |
| Last date to pay application fee | 20-May-2022 (11.50 pm) | Candidates could pay the NEET 2022 application fee till this date. |
| NEET 2022 application correction window | 24-May-2022 to 27-May-2022 (9 pm) | Registered candidates could make modifications or corrections by logging in through their application number and password. |
| NEET 2022 admit card | First week of June 2022 | Candidates can download the NEET 2022 admit card by logging in with their registration credentials. |
| NEET 2022 exam date | 17-Jul-2022 | The exam will be conducted in a paper-pencil-based mode or an offline mode for a duration of three hours, from 2 pm to 5.20 pm. |
| NEET 2022 provisional answer keys | Third week of August 2022 | Candidates can check and download the provisional NEET answer keys and calculate their estimated score. They may also file objections against one or more keys provided they have sufficient evidence to support the claim. |
| NEET 2022 final answer keys and result | First week of September 2022 | The NEET result will be declared online through email and on the official website. Candidates will have to log in with their registration credentials to download the scorecard. |
NEET 2022 Syllabus
NEET syllabus
NEET Syllabus 2022 has been announced by NTA along with the notification and information bulletin on April 6. The exam will be conducted on July 17. Medical aspirants planning to appear for NEET exam this year must be thorough with the NEET 2022 syllabus comprising three subjects – Physics, Chemistry and Biology.Topics covered in these three subjects from Class 10 to Class 12 will be included in the syllabus. In this article, we have divided the NEET UG syllabus into two parts, that is, the topics covered in Class 11 and those covered in Class 12. Along with the NEET syllabus, this article also includes a list of the books suggested by experts and toppers.
Aspirants can go for the NEET syllabus 2022 PDF download topic-wise here. They will also be able to check the NEET 2022 chapter-wise weightage here on this page.
Change in Structure
Last year although the NEET exam syllabus had remained the same, the structure of the NEET question paper has been changed. Each subject will consist of two sections. Section A will consist of 35 Questions and Section B will have 15 questions, out of these 15 Questions, candidates can choose to attempt any 10 Questions. So, the total number of questions and utilization of time will remain the same. The below table will help candidates understand better.
| Sections | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics Section A | 35 | 140 |
| Physics Section B | 15 | 40 |
| Chemistry Section A | 35 | 140 |
| Chemistry Section B | 15 | 40 |
| Botany Section A | 35 | 140 |
| Botany Section B | 15 | 40 |
| Zoology Section A | 35 | 140 |
| Zoology Section B | 15 | 40 |
NEET Exam Pattern 2022
The exam pattern of NEET was changed by NTA last year. The total number of questions was increased from 180 to 200. However, the number of questions to be attempted was 180. Each subject or section was divided into two sections, Section A and Section B. While the former carried 35 questions, the latter carried 15 questions. In Section B, candidates had to answer 10 questions out of 15 questions. The duration of the exam was three hours, which has been increased by 20 minutes this year. Each question carried four answer options and test-takers had to mark the correct answer option on the OMR sheet. The NEET 2022 exam pattern has remained the same as last year.
Also Read: NEET Exam Pattern
NEET Preparation Tips 2022
Candidates preparing for NEET 2022 should first be familiar with the exam pattern and syllabus. After that, they need to shortlist the books to refer to for NEET 2022 preparation. To complete the topics in the syllabus, one must refer to NCERT books. Candidates must prepare a timetable for NEET preparation. This should be followed to complete the preparation on time. Another important aspect of NEET UG preparation is solving mock tests and sample papers. Since the weightage of all sections is equal in the exam, aspirants should give equal focus on all sections or subjects to secure a balanced score. After taking regular mock tests, students would develop an understanding of their strong and weak areas and should channel their subject or topic-wise preparation accordingly.
Also Read: NEET Preparation Tips 2022
NEET 2022 Eligibility Criteria
NEET UG 2022 aspirants who wish to apply for the entrance test are advised to check if they fit into the criteria specified by NTA. Candidates who fulfill the following parameters are eligible for the exam.
| Nationality | Indian Nationals |
| Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) | |
| Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) | |
| Persons with Indian Origin (PIO) | |
| Foreign Nationals | |
| Age Limit | The minimum age of a candidate as of December 31, 2022, should be 17 years. |
| The upper age limit of 25 years for General category candidates and 30 years for reserved category candidates have been removed by NMC. | |
| Minimum qualification | Candidate must have cleared Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized institute and Board. |
| Candidates who are appearing for Class 12 or equivalent in 2022 can also apply for NEET 2022. | |
| Candidates who have completed Class 12 or equivalent from an open school are also eligible. | |
| Mandatory subjects | Candidate must have cleared Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. |
| Candidates who have passed Class 12 or equivalent with Biology as an additional subject are also eligible. | |
| Minimum marks required in the qualifying examination | General category: 50 per cent |
| PWD category: 45 per cent | |
| SC/ST/OBC: 40 per cent |