NEET 2024 | Complete Guide For Students | UG Application, Exam Date, Eligibility, Fee
NEET UG 2024 applications were released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on 9th February 2024 for students in class 12 and beyond who want to prepare for a medical career. The tentative exam date for the National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET) 2024 has been said to be on 5th May 2024.
Want to know when the registrations will close and what your exam will actually be like? Keep reading to know everything there is about the NEET 2024 exam and prepare accordingly. All the best!
Who is NEET For?
NEET UG is an undergraduate examination conducted throughout India by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in a systematic and structured manner. The results declared in this examination, in the form of percentile course as well as ranks, determine which medical college the student will be listed to attend.
All government and most private medical colleges in India are required to follow the NEET exam results when choosing applications that meet their college-specific eligibility criteria. Therefore, if you are a student who wants to study medicine in India or abroad, you need to start preparing for the NEET UG exam.
For students in this line, this exam can be even more important than the class 12 board's result in determining their academic capacity, all both will be evaluated by the college. NEET scores are also helpful for students who want to study nursing, pharmaceuticals, and paramedicine in a reputed college in India. Many colleges outside the country also accept NEET 2024 scores.
NEET UG Application Deadline
NTA declared the registration deadline and exam date on their official website this February. According to this official notice, one month from 9th February 2024 to 9th March 2024 has been allotted for students who want to appear for NEET 2024. The exam date for NEET this year has been set as 5th May 2024.
Students need to head over to the official website, where they can create an online account and access their individual student portal. The online official application for NEET 2024 will also be available at neet.nta.nic.in.
Ensure to fill out the application carefully and revise all details before hitting Submit. The portal will also require you to upload scanned copies of essential documents like Birth Certificate and Class 10 Board Results. Keep documents like Aadhar Card and Class 11 marksheet ready as well! Similarly, if you belong to an OBC, SC, ST, etc, background, keep your document ready for the same.
Once you have applied, make sure you visit the official NTA website daily to stay on top of any new notifications or alerts. If you have made a mistake, don't worry, because you will be provided another grace period where you will have the opportunity to correct these mistakes before your admit card arrives. It is known as the Rectification Window.
● Registration Start Date - 9 February 2024
● Registration End Date - 9 March 2024
● Exam Date - 5 May 2024
How To Apply For NEET 2024
Applying for the NEET EXAM 2024 is pretty easy. All you will need is a suitable device, a study internet connection and stand copies of crucial documents. Make sure to visit the official website to know exactly what documents you require.
● Go to the official NTA website for NEET UG.
● Click on the registration link.
● Fill out your name, email address, and other personal details.
● Now refresh your screen and use the automatically generated username and password to log in to your NTA portal.
● Start filling out the NEET registration form.
● Upload the scanned copies of your required documents.
● Revise the information provided.
● Select the most suitable online payment method and pay the application cost.
● Download a free receipt and a copy of the application. Refresh your portal once again to confirm whether your application has been submitted successfully.
Eligibility Criteria For NEET Students 2024
Here is a complete but concise guide on who can apply for NEET UG.
● Applicants who have finished or are about to finish 10+2 in the year 2024 with a coursework background in English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology as core courses
● Applicants must have a minimum mark of 50% if they are from the general category and 40%, if they are from the OBC, SC, ST, or PWD category.
● Applicants must at least be 17 years old on 31st December 2024.
● Non-resident Indians, persons of Indian origins, and foreign nationals can also apply.
NEET 2024: LATEST Updates - How Will The Exam Be Held?
NEET 2024 is a pen-and-paper examination that will be held between 2:00 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. in IST. Around 500 exam centers located in different cities and towns of India will be prepared for applicants. Applicants have to travel to these centers and take the exam from there.
The exam will include 200 MCQ questions from which candidates will be required to attempt at least 180 questions. The total marks is 720. Questions will come from physics, chemistry, and biology subjects and include syllabi from CBSE school curriculums up to class 12.
NEET Fees - Updated Application Fees for 2024
The official platform charges different fees for applicants belonging to different backgrounds. All fees are accepted online using net banking/credit or debit cards/digital wallets, etc. Here's what you should know about fee payment:
● General category candidates are obligated to deposit an application fee of 1700 INR.
● General-EWS, OBC-NCL category candidates are obligated to deposit an application fee of 1600 INR.
● SC, ST, PH, and Gender category candidates are required to pay an application fee of 1000 INR.
● Students applying from outside of India are obligated to deposit an entrance fee of 9500 INR.
Students should make sure to carefully store the free receipt as well as bank notification details after this payment for future reference.
NEET 2024 Countdown Wallpaper
As candidates navigate the countdown, there is a palpable sense of unity and shared purpose. The countdown tracks the days left for NEET 2024 and fosters a sense of community among aspirants. Social media platforms buzz with discussions, study tips, and collective encouragement, creating a support system that transcends geographical boundaries.
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Conclusion
NEET is indeed considered one of the most difficult college entrance exams in the world. The competition is indeed tough, and one cannot speculate from before what the result will be. However, we can always study smart, stick to academic plans, and give our best, can't we?
As students, let's make sure we regulate our emotions and be optimistic about this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as we enter into a different life's spheres. How is your exam preparation going? Don't forget to let us know!