National Eligibility and Entrance Test or NEET is the one examination which would be considered for filling about 54,000 medical seats across the country. As per the Supreme Court’s order in 2016, NEET would be the only examination to fill the All India Quota Seats as well as the State Level Quota seats across the country. The examination is also valid for filling the private college seats across the country.
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will be conducting National Eligibility cum Entrance Test 2018 under graduate exam- NEET 2018 UG exam on 6th May 2018 (Sunday). Admit cards have already been released.
Understanding the All India Quota Seats
It is important for students/ aspirants to understand the All India Seat Quotas. Understanding the quota would help when they fill the NEET 2018 Application Form.
- There are three different kinds of seats available in all Medical Colleges across the country. In the Government Medical Colleges of the country, there is a 15 percent All India Quota.
- Students from any part of the country can apply for the 15 percent seats. For instance, say one government medical college in State A has a total of 100 seats. Out of these 100,
- 15 seats would be reserved for All India Quota. These seats are then further divided into reserved and general category.
- 15 percent of these seats are reserved for the SC or Scheduled Caste candidates,
- 7.5 percent for the ST or Scheduled Tribe Candidates and another
- 27% for the OBC (non creamy layer) candidates.
NEET 2017 Important dates
| NEET 2017 | Dates |
| Availability of application form | First half of January 2017 |
| Last date to submit the application form (without late fee) | Last week of January 2017 |
| Last date to submit the application form (with late fee) | Last week of January 2017 |
| Receipt of confirmation page in CBSE | Last week of January 2017 |
| Admit Card Release Date | First week of April 2017 |
| NEET 2017 Exam Date | 7th May 2017 |
| Result Declared | First week of June 2017 |
| NEET Counselling | After Result Announcement |
NEET Exam pattern
The exam covers the topics from Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology. Candidates appearing for NEET shall prepare thoroughly in order to secure a good score.
| Subject | Number of questions |
| Physics | 45 |
| Chemistry | 45 |
| Botany | 45 |
| Zoology | 45 |
| Total | 180 |
The duration of the paper is 3 hours. Each correct answer attracts 3 marks and 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer. For every unanswered question, marks are neither be awarded nor be deducted.
Understanding the All India Quota Seats
- It is important for students/ aspirants to understand the All India Seat Quotas. Understanding the quota would help when they fill the NEET 2017 Application Form.
- There are three different kinds of seats available in all Medical Colleges across the country. In the Government Medical Colleges of the country, there is a 15 percent All India Quota.
- Students from any part of the country can apply for the 15 percent seats. For instance, say one government medical college in State A has a total of 100 seats. Out of these 100,
- 15 seats would be reserved for All India Quota. These seats are then further divided into reserved and general category.
Seat reservation for NEET:
| Category | Percentage of seats reserved |
| General | 47.5% |
| OBC-NC | 27% |
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| Physically handicapped | 3% |
Also, there is a further horizontal reservation for Persons with disability of 3 percent. In case the candidates for the same are not available then the seats are allotted to the individuals belonging to that category. For instance, there are two students who both belong to the OBC category and are contending for the 4th seat, but one student has a physical handicap as well. Then that candidate would get the preference of the 4th seat before the other OBC candidate.
NEET Syllabus
The NEET 2017 syllabus is prescribed by the Medical Council of India. The syllabus is based on Class 11th & Class 12th chapters & topics.
Physics
| Class 11th | Physical world and measurement, Laws of Motion, Kinematics, Work, Energy and Power, Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body, Gravitation, Properties of Bulk Matter, Thermodynamics, Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory, Oscillations and Waves. |
| Class 12th | Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents, Electromagnetic Waves, Optics, Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation, Atoms and Nuclei, Electronic Devices. |
Chemistry
| Class 11th | Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry, Structure of Atom, Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, States of Matter: Gases and Liquids, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Redox Reactions, Hydrogen, s-Block Element (Alkali and Alkaline earth metals), Some p-Block Elements, Organic Chemistry-Some Basic Principles and Techniques, Hydrocarbons, Environmental Chemistry. |
| Class 12th | Solid State, Solutions, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Surface Chemistry, General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements, p-Block Elements, d and f Block Elements, Coordination Compounds, Haloalkanes and Haloarenes, Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers, Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids, Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen, Biomolecules, Polymers, Chemistry in Everyday Life. |
Biology
| Class 11th | Diversity in Living World, Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants, Cell Structure and Function, Plant Physiology, Human physiology |
| Class 12th | Reproduction, Genetics and Evolution, Biology and Human Welfare, Biotechnology and Its Applications, Ecology and Environment. |
Point to remember
Students while filling the form would be asked to provide their preference. They can opt for both the All India Quota Seats as well as the State Level seats. The selection, however, would be based on the Merit Lists created by CBSE. CBSE would release two Merit Lists – one for the All India Rank and another for the State Level Ranks. Students would be accordingly called for counseling. Hence, students should be very clear while filling the forms for NEET 2017. Understanding how the seats would be allotted can help you decide which colleges to opt for.
Q1. What is NEET- UG?
Ans.NEET stands for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test.
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) is a new qualifying cum entrance examination notified under the ‘Regulations on Graduate Medical Education 1997 and BDS Course Regulations, 2007’ by the Medical Council of India as published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary dated 21st December, 2010 and 15st February, 2012 and the Dental Council of India as published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary dated 31st May, 2012. NEET has been introduced by Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) Govt, of India and Medical Council of India (MCI). NEET has been introduced for:
Undergraduate (NEET-UG) Medical Course like MBBS, BDS etc.
Post Graduate (NEET-PG) Medical Courses like M.S, M.D etc.
Q2. Why NEET?
Ans.a.To create an umbrella or single entrance exam for all medical aspirants in India.
b.Till now admission to the se seats was done through national state level entrance exams. There were over 25 such different Medical Entrance Examinations in India for admission into various Govt. & Pvt. Medical Colleges.
c.On an average a student appeared in 7-9 entrance exams, thereby causing unnecessary stress on them as well as on parents.
d.Moreover, giving so many exams creates lot of financial burden for the parents since each examinations involves expenses like Application Fee & commuting to appear for the entrance test in various cities / at various test centres. So NEET will avoid unnecessary wastage of time, effort & money.
e.Moreover, multiple exams also pose the challenge of preparing for different syllabi and patterns for students. This further increases the stress among students.
f.NEET will replace AIPMT and other state-level CET such as Delhi-PMT, MHCET, R-PMT, WBJEE, EAMCET etc. (AIIMS does not come under NEET)
Q3. What is the difference between AIPMT and NEET examination?
Ans.NEET is a single eligibility cum entrance examination namely ‘National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for admission to MBBS/BDS courses’ in each academic year. AIPMT was conducted by CBSE for selection of candidates for admission to 15% seats under All India Quota. With the introduction of NEET, the said examination will replace AIPMT and other similar Under Graduate level Medical Entrance Examinations.
Q4. Who will be conducting NEET (UG)?
Ans.NTA stands for National Testing Agency.
National Testing Agency (NTA) has been established as a premier, specialist, autonomous and self-sustained testing organization to conduct entrance examinations for admission/fellowship in higher educational institutions.
To assess competence of candidates for admissions and recruitment has always been a challenge in terms of matching with research based international standards, efficiency, transparency and error free delivery. The National Testing Agency is entrusted to address all such issues using best in every field, from test preparation, to test delivery and to test marking.
Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India (http://education.nic.in)
Medical Council of India (http://www.mciindia.org)
Dental Council of India (http://www.dciindia.org)
Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India (http://www.mohfw.nic.in)
Q5. How many colleges are participating in NEET-UG and how many seats are available?
Ans. A total of ~355 MBBS & ~300 Dental colleges have been listed by MCI, which will fall under the aegis of NEET 2019. These colleges shall offer a total of ~43,700 MBBS seats & ~24,800 Dental seats across India.
Q6.Whether the exam. will be offline or online?
Ans.NEET (UG)-2019 will be an offline pen and paper test.
Q7. Will there be only single stage exam?
Ans.NEET will be a single stage exam.
Q8. What will be the syllabus of NEET (UG)?
The Question Papers for NEET shall be based on a common syllabus notified by the Medical council of India which is available on website www.mciindia.org.
Q9.What will be the pattern of NEET?
Ans. The Entrance Examination consists of one paper containing 180 objective type questions (four options with single correct answer) from the subjects Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany & Zoology) to be answered on the specially designed machine-gradable sheet using Blue/Black Ball Point Pen only. Each correct answer will get 04 marks and for each incorrect response, 01 mark will be deducted from the total score. Thus, paper will be of total 180×4 = 720 marks.
Q10. What are the duration/timings of NEET?
Ans.The NEET will be of three hours from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
Q11. What is the official website of the Board for National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET)?
Ans. The official website of the Board for National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) is www.cbseneet.nic.in. All the examination related information will be available on this website.
Q12. How to fill up ‘online’ application form for NEET? Are there any guidelines for the students before filling the application form?
Ans.Application form for NEET-UG can be submitted only online through website www.cbseneet.nic.in.
Q13. What are the duration/timings of NEET?
Ans.The NEET will be of three hours from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
Q14. What is the minimum and maximum age for appearing in NEET exam 2013?
Ans. The minimum age of candidate is 17 years completed at the time of admission or will complete the age on or before 31st December of the year of his/her admission to the 1st year MBBS/BDS Course.
Ans. The upper age limit for a candidate seeking admission under 15% All India Quota seats in Government Medical Colleges through National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) is 25 years as on 31st December of the year of the entrance examination. Further provided that this upper age limit shall be relaxed by a period of 5 (five) years for the candidates of Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes/Other Backward Classes.
Ans. There is no upper age limit for candidates appearing in the NEET for State Quota seats. However, admission shall be subject to the prevailing norms in each State/UT.
Q15.Is it compulsory to take Maths if I want to appear in NEET?
Ans.It is not necessary to take Maths to appear in NEET.
Q16.I am a blind student. Will I get amanuenses?
Ans.Provision has been made to provide amanuenses to the blind candidates. Candidate has to contact Executive Director, JEE(Main) for JEE(Main) exam one month before the examination along with medical certificate issued by the competent authority. Amanuenses will be provided by the Center Superintendent. Class XI student of Commerce/Humanities without Mathematics will only be provided as amanuenses. One hour extra time will also be allowed to such candidates.
Q17. I have passed 12 class in the subjects of English, Hindi, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physical education and appeared/appearing for Biology subject from any other Board(s)/NIOS examination, will I eligible for NEET.
Ans.No, any examination equivalent to class XII passed from a recognized Board/University comprising of Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Bio-technology including practical test in these subjects and English is only eligible.
Q18. For how many attempts / numbers a student can appear for NEET?
Ans. There is no limit for number of attempts. However Eligibility for admission for MBBS/BDS courses will be subject to Medical Institutions/University.
Q19. What are the reservation rules for JEE-Main Exam?
Ans.As per Government of India rules candidates belonging to certain categories are admitted to seats reserved for them based on relaxed criteria. These categories are:
I. Other Backward Classes (OBC) if they belong to Non-Creamy Layer (NCL)
II. Scheduled Castes (SC)
III. Scheduled Tribes (ST)
IV. Persons with Physical Disability (PD)
Benefit of reservation shall be given only to those classes/castes/tribes which are in the respective central list published by the Govt of India.
Q20. What is state code of eligibility?
Ans.State Code of eligibility means the Code of the State from where a candidate has passed +2 examination by virtue of which he/she becomes eligible to appear in the JEE-Main for admission to B.E/B.Tech and B.Arch/B. Planning Courses of the institutions/ Colleges of the States/UT. Indian nationals passing the equivalent qualifying examination from any institution abroad, the State of Eligibility will be determined on the basis of permanent address given in the Passport of the candidate.