About NEET

NEET is single entrance test for admissions to more than 60,000 seats in MBBS / BDS colleges across India. NEET (UG) is applicable for admission to MBBS / BDS Courses in India in Medical / Dental Colleges run with the approval of Medical Council of India / Dental Council of India under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.

The National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG will be conducted by the NTA from 2019 onwards. This Test was being conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) till 2018.

NEET (UG) is applicable for admission to MBBS/BDS Courses in India in Medical/Dental Colleges run with the approval of Medical Council of India/Dental Council of India under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India except for the institutions established through an Act of Parliament i.e. AIIMS and JIPMER Puducherry.

NEET Score will also be considered for other streams like Agriculture, Indian Medicine, Para-medical and Veterinary. NEET will be conducted only in Off-line mode across India.

National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct NEET (UG)-2020 on 3rd May 2020 (Sunday).

Indian Citizens/Overseas Citizens of India intending to pursue MBBS/BDS from a foreign Medical/Dental Institute need to qualify NEET (UG) - 2020.

UG Seats of AYUSH Degrees namely BAMS, BNYS, BUMS, BSMS and BHMS shall also be filled by considering the merit list of NEET (UG) - 2020.

Courses Offered

NEET-2020 Examination Schedule

Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate must have passed in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Bio-technology and English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology / Bio-technology at the qualifying examination.
• For candidates belonging to Other Backward Classes, Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes, the marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology / Bio-technology taken together in qualifying examination is 40%.
• Further, for persons with locomotor disability of lower limbs, minimum of 45% marks for General-PH/SC-PH /ST-PH/OBC-PH are required.

Eligibility in NEET UG 2020 Examination

Nationality

• Indian Nationals, Non-Resident Indians (NRI’s), Overseas Citizen of India (OCI’s), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO’s) & Foreign Nationals are eligible for appearing in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) – 2020 subject to rules and regulations framed by the respective State Governments, Institutions and the Government of India as the case may be.
• Foreign nationals may confirm their eligibility from the concerned Medical/Dental College/State.

Age Limit

• The candidate must have completed 17 years of age at the time of admission or will complete the age on or before 31st December i.e. in the year of his / her admission to the 1st year MBBS / BDS Course.
• The upper age limit for candidates seeking admission in MBBS / BDS seats shall be 25 years as on the date of examination with a relaxation of 5 years for candidates belonging to SC / ST/ OBC / PH category.

Qualifying Examination

• Code 1: Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination i.e., 12th Standard in 2020, whose result is awaited.
• Code 2: Candidates who have already appeared in the qualifying examination i.e., 12th Standard.
  Candidates who have passed 10+2 from Open Schools or as private candidate shall not be eligible to appear for NEET (UG) - 2020. Furthermore, study of Biology / Bio-technology as an additional subject at 10+2 level also shall not permissible.

• Code 3:The Intermediate/Pre-degree Examination in Science of an Indian University/Board or other recognised examining body with Physics, Chemistry, Biology /Biotechnology (which shall include practical test in these subjects) and also English as a compulsory subject.
• Code 4:The Pre-professional/Pre-medical Examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English after passing either the Higher Secondary Examination or the Pre-University or an equivalent examination. The Pre-professional/Pre-medical examination shall include practical tests in these subjects and also English as a compulsory subject.
• Code 5:The first year of the three years’ degree course of a recognised University with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology including practical tests in these subjects provided the examination is a University Examination and candidate has passed the earlier qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Biotechnology with English at a level not less than a core course.
• Code 6:B.Sc. Examination of an Indian University provided that he/she has passed the B.Sc. Examination with not less than two of the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany, Zoology)/Biotechnology and further that he/ she has passed the earlier qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.
• Code 7:Any other examination which in scope and standard (Last 02 years of 10+2 Study comprising of Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Bio-technology; which shall include practical test in these subjects) is found to be equivalent to the Intermediate Science Examination of an Indian University/Board, taking Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology including practical tests in each of these subjects and English.
• Candidates in the NEET (UG)-2020 who have passed the qualifying examinations i.e. 10+2 from National Institute of Open Schooling or State Open Schools or as private candidates from recognised State Boards; or with Biology/Biotechnology as additional subject shall be allowed but subject to the outcome of Special Leave Petitions/Appeals filed by the Medical Council of India

Entrance Examination Pattern

• NEET (UG) – 2020 Entrance Test is an Offline Examination with 180 Objective Type Questions from the subjects Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany and Zoology).
• Correct answer carries +4 Marks and there is negative mark for wrong answer (-1 Mark).

NEET Examination Schedule

NEET Examination Date: 3^rd May, 2020 (Timing: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) [3 Hours]

Candidates will not be allowed to enter in the examination centre after 01.30 p.m.

Language of Question Papers

• NEET (UG) – 2020 Entrance Test will be conducted in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Assamese, Gujarati, Bengali, Marathi, Kannada, Oriya and Urdu languages.
• Option of medium of Question Paper should be exercised while filling in the application form and the option once exercised by candidates cannot be changed later.
• Candidates opting for English would be provided Test Booklet in English only.
• Candidates opting for Hindi would be provided Bilingual Test Booklet i.e. in Hindi and in English.
• Candidates opting for regional languages would be provided Bilingual Test Booklet i.e. in selected regional language and in English.

Do’s and Don’ts for NEET Examination 2020

Barred Items for NEET

• The candidates are not allowed to carry the following items inside the examination centre under any circumstances. The candidates will be subjected to extensive and compulsory frisking before entering the examination centre with the help of highly sensitive metal detectors.
• 1. Any stationery item like textual material (printed or written), bits of papers, Geometry / Pencil Box, Plastic Pouch, Calculator, Pen, Scale, Writing Pad, Pen Drives, Eraser, Calculator, Log Table, Electronic Pen / Scanner etc.
  2. Any communication device like Mobile Phone, Bluetooth, Earphones, Microphone, Pager, Health Band etc.
  3. Items like Wallet, Goggles, Handbags, Belt, Cap, any metallic item etc.
  4. All ornaments like Ring, Earrings, Nose-pin, Chain / Necklace, Pendants, Badge and Brooch etc.
  5. Any Watch / Wrist Watch, Bracelet, Camera, etc.
  6. Any eatable item opened or packed, water bottle etc.
  7. Any other item which could be used for unfair means, for hiding communication devices like camera, Bluetooth device etc.
• No arrangement will be made at the centres for keeping any articles/items belonging to the candidates. In case any candidate is found in possession of any of the barred items inside the centre, it will be considered as use of unfair means and action will be taken against the candidate in accordance with the relevant provisions.

NEET Dress Code

• Light clothes with long sleeves not permitted.
• Slippers, sandals with low heels permitted and shoes are not permitted.
  In case, candidates come in cultural/customary dress at the examination center, they should report at least an hour before the last reporting time i.e. 12.30 pm

NEET Syllabus by The Medical Council of India

The Medical Council of India (MCI) recommends the following syllabus for All India Pre Medical and Dental Test for admission to MBBS courses across the country after review of various State syllabi as well as those prepared by CBSE , NCERT and COBSE. This is to establish a uniformity across the country keeping in view the relevance of different areas in medical education.

Only the topics of the syllabus are given below. Download NEET Syllabus

NEET Class XI Syllabus

Physics syllabus

Physical world and measurement, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, 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.

Chemistry syllabus

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.

Biology syllabus

Diversity in Living World, Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants, Cell Structure and Function, Plant Physiology, Human physiology.

NEET Class XII Syllabus

Physics syllabus

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 syllabus

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 syllabus

Reproduction, Genetics and Evolution, Biology and Human Welfare, Biotechnology and Its Applications, Ecology and environment.

NEET Counselling

Counselling for Seats Under 15% All India Quota and all seats in Central Institutions Including AIIMS, JIPMER, AFMC, ESI, Delhi University (DU), BHU, AMU and Deemed Universities

Online counselling would be conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee of the Directorate General of Health Services for Undergraduate Medical Courses. Information for online counselling would only be available on Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) website (mcc.nic.in) for Undergraduate Medical Courses. Qualified candidates are advised to read the counselling related information carefully and understand the course of action to be taken by them for appearing in the Counselling. Any query related to 15% All India Quota, Central Institutions including AIIMS, JIPMER, AFMC, ESIC, Delhi University (DU), BHU & AMU and Deemed Universities Counselling may be referred to the following address:

Admission in State Medical Colleges/Universities/Institutions/private medical colleges for seats other than 15% All India Quota:

• Admission under State Quota Seats shall be subject to reservation policy and eligibility criteria prevailing in the State/Union Territory as notified by the respective State/Union Territory from time to time.
• The reservation of the seats in medical colleges for respective categories shall be as per applicable laws prevailing in the State/Union Territory concerned.
• Admission to Undergraduate Medical Courses in Private Medical Colleges shall be subject to policies of the Government of India/State/Union Territory.

Candidates wishing to apply for admission in State Medical Colleges/ Universities/Institutions using merit list of NEET (UG) - 2020 shall follow the instructions of the State Government and/or authorities of the Medical/Dental/Ayurveda/Siddha/Unani/Homeopathy colleges/Institution/University concerned for counselling. Counselling for Private Medical Colleges (except Deemed) will be with the respective State Governments. In case of Medical/Dental Colleges.

15% All India quota seats of Private Ayurveda/Siddha/Unani/ Homeopathy Colleges are filled by AYUSH Admission Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) and Ministry of AYUSH

Admission to AIIMS/JIPMER/Deemed Universities/Central Universities/Seats of ESIC and AFMC including BHU/AMU

Admission to AIIMS/JIPMER/Deemed Universities/Central Universities/ESIC including Delhi University (DU), BHU & AMU will be conducted by DGHS/MoA/AACCC and reservation policy will be as per rules and regulations of the concerned University or Institutions. Candidates should register on MCC website for admission to Deemed / Central University/ ESIC and AFMC for MBBS/BDS courses and AACCC website for admission to Deemed Universities/Central Universities/National Institutes for Undergraduate Medical Courses.

Admission to AFMC, Pune shall be subject to the norms prescribed by the Directorate General of Armed Forces Medical Services, Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Candidates who apply for NEET (UG) - 2020 and/or for seeking admission in AFMC also need to apply to AFMC on www.afmc.nic.in / www.afmcdg1d.gov.in The short listed candidates will be required to appear for a second stage Screening Test conducted by AFMC. Candidates are advised to contact AFMC for further and exact details. The Counselling will be conducted by DGHS.

Admission to Deemed Universities /Central Universities / ESIC Medical Colleges /AFMC/ BHU /AMU, shall be as per the provisions of the Statutory Regulations of MCI/ NMC/ DCI, the judgments of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India and the procedure prescribed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Dates to Remember