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The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET): An In-depth Guide to India's Premier Medical Entrance Examination

 The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET): An In-depth Guide to India's Premier Medical Entrance Examination





Introduction:

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is a highly competitive and widely recognized entrance examination in India for admission into undergraduate medical and dental programs. Introduced in 2013 by the Government of India, NEET has become the sole medical entrance examination for admissions to MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) and BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) programs offered by medical and dental colleges across the country. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the details of NEET, including its eligibility criteria, exam pattern, preparation strategies, and significance in the field of medical education in India.

Eligibility Criteria for neet :

To appear for NEET, candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria set by the National Testing Agency (NTA), which is the conducting body for the exam. The key eligibility criteria for NEET are as follows:

1.Age Limit:

 Candidates must be at least 17 years of age as of December 31 of the year of admission. There is no upper age limit for NEET, except for candidates applying for seats in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Telangana, where the age limit is 25 years.

2.Academic Qualifications: 

Candidates must have completed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects. General category candidates must have scored a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology, while reserved category candidates must have scored a minimum of 40% aggregate marks.

3. Nationality: 

Candidates must be Indian citizens or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI). Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), and foreign nationals are also eligible to appear for NEET, subject to certain conditions.

Neet Exam Pattern 

The NEET exam pattern and structure underwent several changes in the past two years. While the entire structure changed in the year 2021, the duration was increased by 20 minutes in 2022. It is expected that the NEET 2023 exam pattern will remain the same. Let us take a look at the highlights of the NEET 2023 pattern.



Neet exam structure

There will be three subjects from which questions will be asked, namely, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The Biology subject is further divided between Botany and Zoology. The table below brings the detailed structure of the NEET question paper.




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