The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) or NEET (UG), formerly the All India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT), is an all India pre-medical entrance test for students who wish to pursue undergraduate medical (MBBS), dental (BDS) and AYUSH (BAMS, BUMS, BHMS, etc.) courses in government and private institutions in India and also, for those intending to pursue primary medical qualification abroad.
The exam is conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA), which provides the results to the Directorate General of Health Services under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and State Counselling Authorities for seat allocation.
NEET-UG replaced the All India Pre Medical Test (AIPMT) and many other pre-medical exams conducted by states and various medical colleges. However, due to lawsuits being filed against the exam, it could not be held in 2014 and 2015.
NEET-UG is a single entrance test for admissions to more than 66,000 MBBS and BDS seats across India.
After the enactment of NMC Act 2019 in September 2019, NEET-UG became the sole entrance test for admissions to medical colleges in India including the All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER) which until then conducted separate exams.
Exam pattern and structure
There are a total of 180 questions asked in the exam, 45 questions each from Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology. Each correct response fetches 4 marks and each incorrect response gets -1 negative marking. The exam duration is 3 hours (180 mins). The exam is of 720 marks (maximum marks). In 2021, there was an abrupt change in pattern of question paper. The paper consisted of two sections: A and B in all four subjects, i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology. Section A consisted of 35 compulsory questions and Section B consisted of 15 questions out of which 10 questions were supposed to be filled.
Syllabus
NEET (UG) syllabus consists of the core concepts of Physics, Chemistry and Biology taught in classes 11 and 12 as prescribed by the NCERT.
Organizing body
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has been made the nodal agency for conduct of all India competitive exams and conducts NEET (UG) from 2019. The Central Board of Secondary Education conducted NEET between 2013 and 2018 before the setting of NTA.
NEET-UG Exam Eligibility Criteria 2022
NEET is mandatory for Indian/Overseas candidates for admission to a medical University in India.
Age Limit: General- 17 to 25 years (on or before 31st December of the same year) SC/ST/OBC/PWD – 17 to 30 years
All India Quota seats: Foreign nationals and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), NRIs, Person of Indian Origin (PIO) is entitled to the reservation under 15% All India Quota seats. J & K candidates are not eligible for 15% All India Quota seats.
Qualification: The candidate who is appearing or has appeared in the 12th may apply for NEET. Their admission is confirmed only after clearing the 12th exam.
- Passed B.Sc. With any two of the Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany, Zoology)/Bio-technology from an Indian University.
- Passed the first year of the University’s three years’ degree course in PCB
Number of Attempts – Candidates can attempt NEET as many times as they wish until they attain the maximum age limit.
What are the minimum marks required for each category?
50% – General
40% – SC/ST/OBC
NTA NEET 2022 Registration Process:
Candidates are required to apply online on www.ntaneet.nic.in. After login, fill your name, e-mail id, gender, mobile no., and academic details. Upload the supporting documents as mentioned below.
What are the documents required to apply for NEET?
The scanned copies of the following documents are required to be submitted along with the online application form-
| NATIONALITY | List of Documents Required |
| Indian Nationals | Aadhar Number Election Identity Card Ration card number Passport Number Bank account number |
| NRIs | Passport Number Aadhar Number |
| OCI/PIO | Passport Number |
What is the application fee for NEET (UG) 2022 exams?
The fees can be paid online through net banking or debit/credit card and in cash (e- challan) paid at all-India State Bank of India.
| Category | Fees (INR) |
| General & OBC | INR 1400 + GST & service tax |
| SC/ST/PWD/Transgender | INR 750 + GST & service tax |
What is the mode of NEET Exams?
NEET 2022 will be conducted in Pen and Paper mode.
What are the Reservations Seats available in NEET Exam?
The All India Quota seat allotment has following reservation in NEET
| Category | Reserve Seats |
| SC | 15% |
| OBC | 27% |
| ST | 7.5% |
NEET Exam Pattern 2022
What is the type and number of questions?
NEET UG test paper includes multiple-choice questions (MCQ) from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology No. of questions: 180
| Subject | No. of questions | Total Marks |
| Physics | 45 | 180 |
| Chemistry | 45 | 180 |
| Zoology | 45 | 180 |
| Botany | 45 | 180 |
Total Marks: 720
Duration: 03 hours
NEET Marking Scheme 2022
| Question Attempt | Marking |
| Correct Answer | +4 |
| Incorrect Answer | -1 |
NEET 2022 Cut-off
Medical Counselling Committee organizes NEET (UG) counselling and the candidates need to score a minimum percentage to be eligible for All India Quota Counselling.
| Category | Neet Cut off Percentile | NEET Cut-off Score* |
| Other | 50th | 701-134 |
| UR-PH | 40th | 133-120 |
| ST | 40th | 133-107 |
| ST-PH | 40th | 119-107 |
| SC | 40th | 133-107 |
| SC-PH | 40th | 119-107 |
| OBC | 45th | 133-107 |
| OBC-PH | 40th | 119-107 |