NEET 2021: Application (Delayed?), Exam Dates, Syllabus (Reduced?), Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern, Preparation Tips

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NEET 2021 will be conducted in the first week of May 2021 through offline (Pen & paper) mode. NTA (National Testing Agency) is the agency which is responsible for organizing NEET entrance test every year. It is a national level entrance test conducted to offer admission into MBBS /BDS courses.

The application process of NEET 2021 will get started in the first week of December 2020. In this article, we have provided complete details related to NEET 2021 application form, exam dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, etc.

NEET 2021 Highlights

Is NEET exam cancelled for 2021? – No

When can I register for NEET 2021? – November/December

Is NEET syllabus reduced for 2021? – Yes (Around 30% may be reduced)

Single National Level Medical Exam? – Yes

NEET 2021 Online or Offline? – Offline

Twice in a Year? No (But planning to conduct)

What is Passing Mark for NEET 2021? 120 to 180 out of 720 (approx for Gen)

Can I get admission in MBBS with 400 marks in NEET? Yes (quite good score for first-tier private colleges but a bit low for Govt colleges. 480+ is good score for Govt colleges)

NEET 2021 Exam Dates

Students can know below complete NEET Exam dates related to various events like application process, application correction, admit card, etc.

Events

Dates 2021 (Tentative)

Release of Application

1st week of December 2020

End of application process

Last week of December 2020

Correction window opens

3rd week of January 2021 to last week of January 2021

Availability of Admit card

4th week of March 2021

NEET 2021 Exam

1st week of May 2021

Availability of Answer key

2nd week of May 2021

Declaration of Result

1st week of June 2021

Starting of Counselling

2nd week of June 2021

NEET 2021 Application Form


Know complete details related to NEET 2021 Application Form in the below given section:

  • NEET 2021 Application process will be completely carried out through online mode. No other mode for application will be entertained.
  • Candidates are advised to submit only one application form as multiple application submission may lead to rejection of form.
  • Students at the time of registration are instructed to register with their valid email id and mobile number as all the communication or other details will be sent to it.
  • The application process will go through various steps – Online registration, filling up of details in the application, uploading of scanned image of photograph & signature, making payment of application fee and printing of application & fee payment receipt.
  • Students, who have made mistakes while filling the application form of NEET, will be able to make correction in the details of application from third week of January 2021 to last week of January 2021.
  • Sending of printed application form to the board will not be required.

Application Fee:

Payment Mode: NEET 2021 Application fee payment can be done through online & offline mode. For online mode, it will be possible through debit/ credit card or net banking method. For offline mode, fee payment will be possible through SBI E-challan facility at any SBI branch.

Category

Application Fee

General / OBC category

Rs.1400

ST/ SC/ PWD/ Transgender category

Rs.750
NEET 2021 Application Correction

The applicants of NEET 2021 will be able to make correction in the NEET application form. The NEET Application correction will be possible from third week to last week of January 2021. Students will be able to make correction through online mode.

The correction in the details of application will be allowed only in some of the fields. The complete details related to editable and non-editable fields will be informed by the candidates on the website. Also students will be informed regarding correction on their mail id & phone number through SMS.

NEET 2021 Eligibility Criteria

Students must check complete details related to NEET Eligibility in the below given section before applying for it:

Nationality:

  • Candidates who are Indian Nationals/ PIO/ NRIs/ OCI/ Foreign nationals are eligible to apply through NEET for admission in various Medical/ Dental institutions as per the framed regulations.
  • Foreign nationals are required to confirm their eligibility clauses from respective Medical or Dental College of the state.
  • J&K migrants are eligible to apply under the 15% All India Quota only through self declaration basis.

Age Criteria:

  • Applicant must have completed 17 years of age during admission or before 31st December of the year of admission.
  • There will be no upper age limit to apply for NEET.
  • There is no limit on number of attempts to apply for NEET.

Qualification:

  • Qualifying Exam: Students should have passed 12th level or its equivalent from a recognized board or university.
  • Qualifying Subjects: Students should have passed with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Biotechnology and English as mandatory subjects in 12th level.
  • Qualifying Marks: Candidates in the 10+2 level should have obtained 50% marks taken together in PCB. Those who belong to unreserved/ ST/SC/OBC category should have obtained 40% marks and for PWD candidates, it is 45% marks.
  • Foreign nationals: Students who have been educated abroad and are planning to take admission in medical colleges of India should have passed their 12th level with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Biotechnology & English subjects with 50% marks recognized by AIU as per MCI regulations.
  • Appearing: Students appearing in the 12th level exams will be also eligible to apply for NEET.

NEET 2021 Exam Pattern

Students can know details about NEET Exam pattern in the below given section:

  • Mode of Paper: The NEET 2021 paper will be held in offline – Pen and paper mode.
  • Language: Paper will be available in various languages – English, Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali, Tamil, Marathi, Odia, Assamese, Telugu, Urdu and Kannada.
  • Time Duration: 3 hours will be given to complete the paper.
  • Type of Questions: The paper will have objective type of questions.
  • Number of questions: There will be total of 180 questions in the paper.
  • Total Marks: The exam will be of total 720 marks.
  • Marking Scheme: 4 marks will be given for each correct answer. For each incorrect answer, 1 mark will be deducted.

Know distribution of questions and marks for NEET paper in the below given table:

Subjects

Number of Questions

Marks

Physics

45

180

Chemistry

45

180

Biology (Botany or zoology)

90 (45 – 45 each)

360

Total

180 questions

720 marks
NEET 2021 Syllabus

The Syllabus of NEET 2021 will be prescribed by Medical Council of India (MCI). Students will be able to prepare for the entrance test from Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects studied in 11th and 12th level.

Below candidates can check some of the important topics that may be included in the NEET Syllabus:

Physics:

It will contain Laws of Motion, Electromagnetic Waves, Electrostatic, Behavior of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory, Electronic Devices, Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation, Properties of Bulk Matter, etc.

Chemistry:

Some topics will be some basic concept of chemistry, Hydrogen, Equilibrium, Alcohols, Electro Chemistry, P-Block Elements, Surface Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Phenols and Ethers, etc.

Biology:

Some basic topics will be Human Physiology, Reproduction, Plant Physiology, Cell Structure and Function, Ecology & Environment, Diversity in Living World, Biology and Human Welfare, etc.

NEET 2021 Preparation Tips

Students can know various NEET preparation tips below which will help them in qualifying the exam with a good score:

  • Know complete information about the NEET syllabus and exam pattern. Also, briefly understand the marking pattern of the exam.
  • Solve sample papers and take mock tests to analyze the preparation standard of NEET.
  • Prepare for the exam through good source of study material which is highly recommended by the teachers and other experienced professionals.
  • Make notes and write down all the important points. Don’t forget to go through these notes.
  • Make timetable for exam preparation & follow it in a disciplined manner for exam preparation.

FAQS (Frequently Asked Questions)

Question: When will the application process of NEET start?          

Answer: NEET 2021 Application will get started in the first week of December 2020.

Question: Is NEET cancelled for 2021?

Answer: No, any official information about cancellation of NEET 2021 exam has not been released yet.

Question: Is there any changes in NEET 2021 syllabus?                            

Answer: Yes, NTA may reduce 30% syllabus for NEET 2021 exam.

Question: Will NEET exam conducted two times in 2021?                              

Answer: No, but NTA planning to conduct it two times.

Question: When will be the entrance test organized?                                

Answer: NEET 2021 entrance test will be organized in the first week of May 2021.

Question: I am Foreign national. Am I eligible to apply?                        

Answer: Yes, Foreign nationals, Overseas citizen of India, Non-resident of India, Persons of Indian Origin.

Question: I am a candidate of Karnataka. Can I opt Delhi as a centre with Kannada medium?                  Answer: No, Kannada medium will only be available for centers or cities situated in Karnataka state.

Question: In what mode will be the entrance test of NEET held?  

Answer: NEET 2021 will be held in offline mode.

Question: I am appearing in the 12th level. Can I apply for NEET?                

Answer: Yes, candidates appearing in the 12th level are eligible to apply for NEET.

Question: I reside in Delhi, can I opt for Kannada medium by choosing Delhi center only?                     Answer: No, Kannada medium is only available in the state of Karnataka.

Question: What is the marking pattern in NEET?                                            

Answer: As per the marking pattern, 4 marks will be given for each correct response. For every incorrect answer 1 mark will be deducted.

Question: Can I change my centre city after allotment of roll number?  

Answer: No, changes in centre city after allotment of roll number cannot be done. Candidates are advised to be careful while filling the choice of centre.

Question: Is it possible to make correction in the details of application form?

Answer: Yes, candidates can make correction in the details of application form during the correction period.

NEET 2021 Admit Card

Students will be able to download NEET admit card in the fourth week of March 2021. NEET admit card can be downloaded by online mode from NTA website. The admit card will not be provided to the students by post and can only be obtained by entering their login details.

The copy of admit card in PDF format will be also sent to the candidates in their registered mail id. Students should also check complete details present in the admit card to be true and accurate. In case of mistake in any of the details present in the admit card, students must contact officials to get it corrected before the exam date.

NEET 2021 Answer Key

NTA will release NEET answer key in the second week of May 2021 by online mode on the website. The answer key will be released first in provisional basis. A link will be provided on the website to download the answer key along with the OMR answer sheets. Students will be also allowed to make challenges against the answer key.

For each challenged question, students will be required to pay sum of Rs.1000 as processing fee. Fee can be paid by the students through online mode. Students will get refund of this fee if the challenge made by candidate will be found true. After this, final answer key will be released on the website.

NEET 2021 Cut Off

NEET Cut Off will be decided based on various factors – difficulty level of the exam, number of candidates appearing for exam, performance of the students in the test, etc. The cut off will be released with the release of result or after it.

The expected cut off marks of NEET 2021 as per the latest trends is 50% marks for general candidates, 45% marks for PH candidates and 40% for reserved category candidate.

NEET 2021 Result

To get NEET 2021 Result, students will be required to enter their login details – Roll number & date of birth. The result will be made available through online mode in the first week of June 2021. The result will be prepared and published on the basis of revised answer key released by the authority.

Category wise result sheet will not be prepared and published on the website. Also, the authority will not be responsible for providing the result through offline mode. After result will be displayed online students must print it for further use in admission procedure.

NEET 2021 Merit List

After the result announcement the NEET merit list will be displayed online on the website. The merit list will be prepared by NTA as per the directions of DGHS, DCI and MCI. As per the merit list of NEET UG, the admission will be done based on AII India Rank for admission into MBBS and BDS courses.

A merit list will be displayed by NTA containing the name of successful candidates who have opted for 15% All India quota seats.

NEET 2021 Reservation

Reservation will be applicable for various categories and cast as per the rules and regulations prescribed by the Government. The criteria for reservation of seats in various government medical colleges under 15% All India quota will be:

Category

Reservation

ST

7.5%

SC

15%

OBC

27%

PWD

5%
NEET 2021 Counselling

NEET Counselling will get started in the second week of June 2021 through online mode. The counseling of NEET is organized by MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) and MOHFW (Ministry of Health & Family Welfare). Centralized counselling is organized every year by MCC for the NEET qualified candidates.

In the counselling process, students will have to register for counselling, make choice and lock it, allotment of seat and report at the allotted college. Students also have to submit their original /photocopies of documents or certificates. These documents are:

  • 10th & 12th Passing Certificate
  • Mark Sheets
  • NEET Rank Card/ Rank Letter
  • NEET Admit Card
  • Category Certificate (If Applicable)
  • 8 Passport size photograph
  • Birth Certificate
  • Provisional Allotment Letter
  • Identity Proof, etc.

If you have any other query regarding NEET 2021, you can ask your query in the comments section given below.

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