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National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) is India’s single, nationwide entrance examination for admission to undergraduate medical and allied health science courses. It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
1 What is NEET?

NEET-UG is the only entrance exam for admission to:
MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery)
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
BAMS (Ayurveda)
BHMS (Homeopathy)
BUMS (Unani)
BSMS (Siddha)
B.Sc. Nursing
Veterinary courses (BVSc & AH)
Other allied medical programs
It replaced multiple state and national-level medical entrance exams to ensure uniform admission standards across India.
2️ Who Conducts NEET?
NEET is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
NTA is also responsible for exams like:
Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main)
Common University Entrance Test (CUET)
3️ Eligibility Criteria
✔️ Educational Qualification
Must have passed or appearing in Class 12
Subjects required: Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English
Minimum marks:
General: 50% in PCB
OBC/SC/ST: 40%
PwD: 45%
✔️ Age Limit
Minimum age: 17 years
No upper age limit (as per current rules)
✔️ Nationality
Indian citizens
NRIs
OCIs
PIOs
Foreign nationals
4️ Exam Pattern

Key Features:
Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper)
Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes
Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Marking Scheme:
+4 for correct answer
-1 for incorrect answer
0 for unattempted
5 Syllabus
The syllabus is based on NCERT Class 11 & 12 curriculum.
Main subjects:
Physics
Chemistry
Biology (Botany & Zoology)
Biology carries 50% weightage, so it is the most important section.
6️ Number of Seats
Approximately:
1,00,000+ MBBS seats
27,000+ BDS seats
50,000+ AYUSH seats
Competition is intense — over 20 lakh students appear annually.
7 Counseling Process
After results:
15% All India Quota (AIQ) counseling conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
85% State Quota counseling conducted by respective state authorities.
Top government colleges include:
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC)
Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC)
8 Difficulty Level
Physics: Moderate to Difficult
Chemistry: Moderate
Biology: Easy to Moderate (NCERT-based but detailed)
NEET is considered one of the most competitive exams in India.
9 Why NEET Is Important?
Single entrance exam for medical education
Transparent merit-based selection
Valid across India
Required even for studying MBBS abroad (Eligibility Certificate from NMC)
Preparation Strategy (Basic Guidance)
Master NCERT books (especially Biology)
Practice previous 10–15 years’ papers
Take regular mock tests
Focus on time management
Revise regularly