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NEET UG 2025: META replaces NTA

NEET-UG 2025: Stay tuned for the latest NEET UG 2025 updates
November 21, 2024

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The Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Government of India have decided to separate the Medical Entrance Testing Agency (META) from the National Testing Agency (NTA) after allegations of mismanagement during NEET 2024, including claims of a paper leak and controversies over grace marks. Lots of petitions related to these issues have been filed with the Supreme Court, which was scheduled to hear the cases on July 8, 2024.

Find the details related to the NEET 2024 Exam Leak controversy here

Expected Changes for NEET 2025:

  1. Introduction of META: The NEET exam's conduction may shift from the NTA to the newly-founded META.
  2. Two-Phase Examination: NEET 2025 might consist of two phases:

Phase I (Prelims): An initial screening test.

Phase II (Advanced): A second-level examination for shortlisted candidates.

  1. Online Format: To prevent issues like paper leaks, it has been proposed that the exam be conducted online.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) used to conduct the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) 2025 for admissions into MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, and BHMS programs in government and private medical colleges across India. Candidates must present the NEET Rank Card during the counselling process.

Following the controversy surrounding the NEET 2024 paper leak, many students demanded a re-examination. Reports suggest that NEET 2025 might adopt a two-phase format (Phase I and Phase II), similar to the JEE (Engineering Entrance Exam). However, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare have yet to finalise this decision.

Important Details for NEET 2025:

  • Online registration is expected to begin in mid-February 2025, accommodating the two-phase exam structure.
  • Official Website: https://exams.nta.ac.in/NEET, where the following details will be available:some text
    1. Brochure
    2. Syllabus
    3. Age Limit
    4. Important Dates
    5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
    6. Online Form Submission
    7. Form Fees
    8. Eligibility Criteria
    9. Age Relaxation for EWS, OBC-NC, SC, and ST Categories

Students are advised to regularly check the official website for updates and announcements.

These changes aim to enhance the transparency, security, and fairness of the examination process.

NEET 2025: Notification and Online Form Details

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the official brochure for NEET 2025, outlining key details about the entrance examination. Below are the highlights:

Important Points to Note:

  • Final Datesheet: The official exam schedule will be published on the NTA website once the notification is released by NTA or the Medical Entrance Testing Agency (META).

NEET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the minimum eligibility requirements (age and education) to appear for the NEET-UG 2025 examination. Age relaxations will be applied according to Government of India regulations.

For MBBS and BDS Courses

  • Minimum Age: Candidates must be at least 17 years old at the time of admission or should turn 17 on or before December 31, 2025, to qualify for admission to the first year of undergraduate medical courses.
  • Upper Age Limit: No upper age limit, as per the directive Letter No. U-11022/2/2022-UGMEB, dated March 9, 2022.
NEET 2025 – Notification, Online Form
Exam National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-2025)
Organising Body National Testing Agency (NTA)
Medical Entrance Testing Agency (META)
Courses MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, and BHMS
Official Website https://exams.nta.ac.in/NEET/
Date for Notification Mid-February 2025
Registration Date (Start) Mid-February 2025
Registration Date (Last) 3rd Week March 2025
Exam Date (Proposed) Phase-I: May 2025
Phase II: June 2025

Educational Qualifications

  • Subject Requirements: Candidates must have passed Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English individually.
  • Aggregate Requirement: A minimum of 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology is mandatory.

Special Considerations

  1. Provisional Candidates: Students appearing for their Class XII exams in 2024-25 can provisionally apply for NEET 2025, provided they fulfil all required conditions later.
  2. SC/ST/OBC Aggregate Relaxation: Candidates from SC/ST/OBC categories need a minimum of 40% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology.
  3. Studying Abroad: Indian citizens and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) planning to pursue MBBS/BDS abroad must qualify for NEET 2025 to be eligible for admission to foreign medical/dental institutions.

Candidates are advised to carefully read the official brochure once released and ensure they meet all eligibility criteria before applying.

<red> June 5th, 2024 <red>

NTA NEET 2024 Score Card Released

On June 4th, 2024, NTA (National Testing Agency) released NEET-UG 2024 results along with the final answer key on their official website. The category-wise cut-offs and All India Ranks will be released soon by NTA. It will also release the eligibility criteria and important guidelines/standards of the Ministry of AYUSH/AACCC/NCISM/NCH, NMC, MCC, DGHS, and DC. 

  1. Ved Sunilkumar Shende
  2. Syed Aarifin Yusuf M
  3. Mridul Manya Anand

And 64 other students are said to be Rank 1 holders. 

How to Check the NEET-UG 2024 Results

Students can follow the listed steps to check their scorecards and results. 

  1. Visit the official website https://exams.nta.ac.in/NEET/.
  2. As shown below “Click Here for Score Card” to get redirected to the login link.
  1. Click on the highlighted link as shown in the image.
  1. Enter your “Application Number” and “Date of Birth” on the redirected login window.
  1. After the successful login, Please check your photo and QR code on your scorecard. If either the photo or the QR code is missing, kindly re-download it. 

How to Download the NEET-UG 2024 Answer Key?

Students can download the answer key by following the steps listed below.

  1. Visit the website for NEET updates. 
  2. Click on the required link in the “Public Notices” section. 

Download the answer key by clicking on the direct link given below.

Download Answer Key

Out of 2333297 candidates who appeared for the NEET exam, 56.4% or 13162686 are said to have cleared the exam. NEET 2024 was conducted on May 5th, 2024 in pen-paper mode.

<red> May 2nd, 2024 <red>

NTA (National Testing Agency) has released the admit cards/hall tickets for NEET UG -2024. Students can download the hall ticket from the official website

How to Download the NEET 2024 UG Admit Card?

To download the admit card, students have to:

  1. Visit the official website for NEET exams- https://exams.nta.ac.in/NEET/
  2. Click on the “Click Here for Admit card”
  1. Enter your “Application Number” and “Date of Birth” to login.
  1. After login, students can directly download their admit cards. 

Make sure the candidates carry their admit cards/hall tickets along with any valid id card. Entry without it won’t be permitted. 

Dress Code for the NEET UG 2024 Exam

While appearing for NEET (UG) - 2024, the candidates must to follow the required dress code : 

  1. Heavy clothes and/or long sleeves are not permitted. However, in case, candidates come in cultural/ customary dress at the Examination Centre, they should report at least an hour before the last reporting time i.e. 12.30 pm so that there is enough time for proper frisking without any inconvenience to the candidate while maintaining the sanctity of the examination. 
  2. Slippers, and sandals with low heels are permitted. Shoes are not permitted. 
  3. In case of any deviation required due to unavoidable (medical, etc.) circumstances, specific approval of NTA must be taken before the Admit Cards are issued. 

Barred Items

The candidates will be subjected to extensive and compulsory frisking before entering the Examination Centre with the help of highly sensitive metal detectors. 

  1. The candidates are not allowed to carry the following items inside the Examination Centre under any circumstances. some text
    • Any item like textual material (printed or written), bits of paper, Geometry/Pencil Box, Plastic Pouch, Calculator, Pen, Scale, Writing Pad, Pen Drives, Eraser, Calculator, Log Table, Electronic Pen/Scanner, etc. 
    • Any communication device like Mobile Phone, Bluetooth, Earphones, Microphone, Pager, Health Band, etc. 
    • Other items like Wallet, Goggles, Handbags, Belt, Cap, etc. 
    • Any Watch/Wristwatch, Bracelet, Camera, etc. 
    • Any ornaments/metallic items. 
    • Any food items opened or packed, water bottles, etc. 
    • Any other item which could be used for unfair means, by hiding communication devices like a microchip, camera, Bluetooth device, etc. [Note: Any applicable order of Hon’ble Supreme Court/High Courts will be followed in this regard]. 
  2. No arrangement will be made at the Centres for keeping any articles/items belonging to the candidates. 
  3. The candidates wearing articles or objects of faith (customary/ cultural/ religious) should report at the examination centre at least two hours before the last reporting time so that there is enough time for proper frisking without any inconvenience to the candidate while maintaining the sanctity of the examination. If upon screening, it is discovered that any candidate is carrying a suspected device within such item of faith, he/ she may be asked not to take it into the examination hall

The information is taken from the Information Bulletin given on the website. All the Best!

<red> March 18th, 2024 <red>

NEET Correction Window Opened

Correction for NEET 2024 Instructions

NEET UG 2024 exam is scheduled on May 5th, 2024, and the registration for the same started on February 9th, 2024. After the registration process conclusion, NTA has opened the NEET 2024 correction window from March 18th,2024, to March 20th, 2024 (11:50 PM). 

How to Make Corrections in the NEET 2024 Form

  1. Visit the NEET website.
  2. Click on “Click Here for Registration/Login”
  1. Enter your login details and get your Aadhar number verified. 
  2. Make the required changes and save them.
  3. Download the updated application form.

Correction Window Notice

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Note: It's important to highlight that final corrections will be applicable only after payment of any additional fees if required. In cases where changes in Gender, Category, or PwD status affect the fee amount, candidates will be charged any excess fee accordingly. Please note that any excess payments made will not be refunded.

<red> February 10th, 2024 <red>

NTA NEET 2024 Registration Started

Registration for NTA NEET UG has started on the official NTA NEET website https://neet.ntaonline.in from February 9th, 2024. The candidates can start their registration process for the entrance exam at the provided link. The last date for NTA NEET registration is expected to be March 9th, 2024, as per the information bulletin.

NEET UG 2024: How to Apply for the Exam

After checking their eligibility, the interested candidates can apply directly with the listed steps.

  1. Browse the NEET registration website 
  2. Click on the “ New Candidate Register Here” if you are a new candidate, available on the page as shown in the image. The registered candidates can log in by entering their required credentials.

To Register

  1. Read the given details given on the redirected page and proceed further by checking the box and clicking on “Click here to proceed further”.

  1. Candidates have to choose one identification document and enter their details to proceed further.

  1. After entering the registration details, the application number, and password will be mailed to the registered email.

To Login

  1. Candidates can log in on the page by entering their credentials and completing their application form.

  1. Upload the necessary documents. 
  2. Download the application form after done with paying the application form fee.

Candidates have to pay the application form fee online mode as per the criteria,  ₹1700 for General/NRI, ₹1600 for General-EWS/ OBC-NCL, and ₹1000 for SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender. 

The eligibility criteria suggest that the candidate must have completed 17 years or would complete by December 31st, 2024. The students who are appearing for board exams for Class 12 or have already passed Class 12 exams can apply for the NEET UG entrance exam. 

<red> December 2, 2023 <red>

NEET 2024 Frequently Asked Questions Answered

NEET syllabus 2024 was released by the National Medical Council(NMC) on October 6 with many changes. The students are advised to adhere strictly to the revised NEET 2024 syllabus to prepare for the exam that is scheduled on May 5, 2024. 

There are many doubts that students frequently ask regarding the NEET 2024. To resolve the student’s query, the National Testing Agency(NTA) has released answers to NEET 2024 Frequently Asked Questions at nta.ac.in. Students can refer to the link below to access the FAQs for the NEET.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for NEET UG – 2024

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<red> October 7, 2023 <red>

NEET 2024 Updated Syllabus Released by NMC

On October 6, 2023, NMC (National Medical  Council) released an updated NEET UG Syllabus on their official site. The syllabus has been finalized by UGMEB (Under Graduate Medical Education Board) under NTA (National Testing Agency). Aspiring candidates are advised to follow the updated syllabus of NEET UG 2024 for exam preparation. 

The students can refer to this link to get the updated NEET UG Syllabus.

<red> September 20, 2023 <red>

NEET 2024 to be scheduled in the first week of May

On September 19, 2023, the NTA (National Testing Agency) released the examination calendar for the 2024-25 academic session. The NEET-2024 (Common University Entrance Exam) is scheduled to be held on May 5, 2024, as per the notice.

Academic Calendar by NTA for 2024-25 session

The complete details will be released at the time of registration for CUET-2024 on the NTA and NEET websites. The exam will be held in Computer-based mode and the result is expected to be announced in the second week of June 2024.

Students can boost their NEET preparation with this Ultimate Tips for NEET (UG) 2024.

NEET UG 2024: Syllabus, Eligibility Criteria, and more

NEET UG - 2024: Basic Details

NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test), is a competitive exam for getting admission in undergraduate and postgraduate courses for students who aspire to pursue their career in the medical field after 10 + 2 classes.

Basic Details for NEET UG
Exam Date May 5th, 2024
Mode of Examination Pen & Paper-based Examination
Exam Pattern Objective-Type Questions (MCQs)
Exam Duration 3 hours and 20 minutes
Exam Medium English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi,
Tamil, Telugu, Oriya, Malayalam, Kannada, Punjabi and Urdu
Exam Registration Will be available at https://neet.nta.nic.in/

NEET (UG) - 2024 will be held in pen & paper-based mode comprising objective-based questions. Students have to carefully choose their preferred language at the time of the form-filing process. If any student chooses English/Hindi/Regional language, and Kannada as regional language then the test booklet will be in English + Hindi + Kannada.

Test Booklet Medium Examination Centre
English All Examination Centres
English, Hindi; Urdu All Examination Centres in India
English, Hindi, and Assamese; Urdu Examination Centres in Assam
English, Hindi, and Bengali; Urdu Examination Centres in West Bengal,
Tripura, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands
English, Hindi and Gujarati; Urdu Examination Centres in Gujarat, Daman & Diu,
Dadra & Nagar Haveli
English, Hindi and Kannada; Urdu Examination Centres in Karnataka
English, Hindi, and Malayalam; Urdu Examination Centres in Kerala and Lakshadweep
English, Hindi and Marathi; Urdu Examination Centres in Maharashtra
English, Hindi, and Odia; Urdu Examination Centres in Odisha
English, Hindi and Punjabi; Urdu Examination Centres in Punjab, Chandigarh,and Delhi/New Delhi(including Faridabad, Ghaziabad,Gurugram, Meerut, Noida/Greater Noida)
English, Hindi and Tamil; Urdu Examination Centres in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry,
and Andaman & Nicobar Islands
English, Hindi and Telugu; Urdu Examination Centres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

NEET UG - 2024: Exam Pattern

The NEET exam consists of a single paper containing 180 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from the following subjects:

  • Physics: 50 questions
  • Chemistry: 50 questions
  • Biology: 100 questions
S. No Subject(s) Section(s) Number of Questions Marks (Each Question
carries 04 (Four) Marks)
Type Of Question(s)
1. Physics Section A 35 140 MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions)
Section B 15 40
2. Chemistry Section A 35 140
Section B 15 40
3. Botany Section A 35 140
Section B 15 40
4. Zoology Section A 35 140
Section B 15 40
Total Marks 720

These questions are based on the syllabus prescribed by the Medical Council of India (MCI). The correct answer will be marked +4 and the incorrect will be marked as -1 and there will be no marking for unanswered questions.

NEET UG - 2024: Exam Syllabus

NEET syllabus 2024 has been updated by NMC. There are some chapters deleted from Class 11 and 12 course books as notified officially by NMC (National Medical Council). You can also check the NEET 2024 syllabus at the official site and this link.

NEET UG - 2024: Eligibility

The candidate must be 17 years old or should complete 17 years in their first-year medical course before/on December 31. There is no upper age limit to take the exam. There is a 15% All India Quota for candidates from Union Territories and Jammu & Kashmir.

NEET UG - 2024: Application Form

NTA NEET registration 2024 will release the dates of the application form with an information bulletin on the website. NEET 2024 exam dates are not confirmed yet. There are 3 steps to fill out the application form for the NEET exam 2024.

Step 1: Registration Form

Register for the Online Application Form and note down the system-generated Application Number. Also, create a PASSWORD and choose a security question. After successful registration, login will be the application number and password. In case you forgot your password, choose a security question. 

Step 2: Application Form

Application Form including filling up personal details, choosing the Question Paper medium and Examination Cities, providing the details of Educational Qualifications, and uploading the images and documents (if any).

Step 3: Fee Payment

After completing Step 1 and Step 2, the candidates have to pay the requisite examination fee. The fee can be submitted online only through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, or PayTm Services.

The choice of exam cities displayed to the candidates will be based on the permanent and correspondence addresses filled during the Online Application Form of NEET (UG) - 2024.

NEET UG - 2024: Result

The National Testing Agency will evaluate the Answer Sheets using standard procedure and the result will be displayed on the website thereafter candidates may download their respective Scorecards.

NEET UG - 2024: Counselling

The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) will conduct the counseling after the announcement of the final results of NEET UG 2024. The first two rounds of counseling will be conducted to fill the 15% seats under All India Quota (AIQ) and the details will be announced by mcc.nic.in. A mop-up Round will be conducted for other seats. Dates of other 85% seats will be announced by state authorities.

Common mistakes that most students make:

  • Submitting documents on the last date is the mistake most candidates make. Candidates should not wait for the last date to complete the documentation process to avoid server or some error issues. 
  • Candidates should make their college decision before with the help of previous year cutoffs. 
  • All documents should be completed because the college can ask for any document at any time. Students who have quotas must have their reservation certificates. 
  • Students need to report to the allotted college to complete the admission formalities. If students do not complete the admission within a given period, they will end up losing counseling security money.

Things you should follow for NEET Counseling:

  • Choose colleges and institutes based on your requirements such as fee structure, location, and your marks (which is most important). 
  • Stay updated with upcoming notifications on official websites. 
  • Should prepare all the documents and fees before the counseling process.

Common Mistakes Made by Students During Preparation

‍Due to exam pressure and stress, candidates are often found making these mistakes.

  • Not having an organized structured study plan. 
  • Excluding NCERT while preparing for the exam.
  • Lack of mock tests and previous year questions practicing. You can get all NEET Previous Year Papers here.
  • Poor time management 
  • Not revising regularly 

As NTA will give updates, all the information will be updated as per the notifications. Students can check the website daily to know the latest updates.

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