NEET 2024: Exam Dates OUT, Syllabus Updates, Exam Pattern Changes, and Notifications

In 2024, the National Testing Agency (NTA) will oversee the administration of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG 2024) for medical, dental, AYUSH, and nursing courses in India. The NTA has officially revealed that the NEET 2024 examination is scheduled to take place on May 5, 2024.

NEET 2024 Highlights

Particulars Details
Name of the examination
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test
Examination conducting authority
National Testing Agency
Minimum eligibility
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
Minimum age
17 years
Official website
neet.nta.nic.in
Event Tentative Dates
NEET 2024 announcement
2nd week of December 2024
Start of the NEET UG 2024 registration
1st week of March 2024 to 1st week of April 2024
NEET 2024 application correction process
Sometime in the 2nd week of April 2024
NEET 2024 admit card
4th week of April 2024
NEET 2024 exam date
5th May 2024
NEET 2024 answer key release
1st week of June 2024
NEET 2024 result and final answer key
4th week of June 2024

NEET Eligibility Critaria

Embarking on your journey towards medical excellence requires a clear understanding of NEET eligibility criteria. Origin Educare is here to guide you through the essential requirements for a successful application:

The eligibility criteria are as follows:
● Age requirement

The candidates should be 17 years of age by 31st December 2024 to be eligible for the 2024 exam. 

Nationality

The candidates must be Indian citizens, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, or foreign nationals. 

● Educational qualifications

Students who have cleared the 10+2 exam or equivalent are eligible to apply. Those appearing for the 12th exam can apply. 

Subjects 

Students who have cleared the 10+2 exam or equivalent are eligible to apply. Those appearing for the 12th exam can apply. 

Subjects

To be eligible to apply for the exam, the candidate must be from the science stream, having studied chemistry, physics, biology, and English under a recognised board. 

Qualification examination scores 

The candidate must have secured a minimum of 50 percent in the 3 science subjects. For reserved category candidates, the minimum requirement is 40 percent.

NEET Application & Dates

The process to apply for the NEET 2024 exam is given below:

● Step 1 – Visit the NEET UG registration portal. 

● Step 2 – Click on New Registration under the Apply online link.

● Step 3 – Read the instructions carefully.

● Step 4 – Select the checkbox.

● Step 5 – Click on the Proceed option. 

● Step 6 – Full out the registration form. 

● Step 7 – Enter the security pin and click on submit. 

● Step 8 – Note down the application number. 

● Step 9 – Complete the application form. 

● Step 10 – Upload the required documents. 

● Step 11 – Pay the application fees. 

● Step 12 – Take a printout of the application form.

NEET Exam Pattern

NEET 2024 Exam Pattern – The National Testing Agency will release the exam pattern for NEET 2024 on their official website. This exam pattern will be released along with the information brochure. As per the last year’s exam pattern of NEET, there will be 200 multiple-choice objective questions this year as well. These questions will be taken from the 3 subjects Chemistry, Physics, and Biology. Each question carries 4 marks according to the NEET 2024 marking scheme. There will be a deduction of 1 mark for each wrong answer. The total marks as per the NEET exam pattern will be 720. The candidates can read this article to get more information about exam duration, marking scheme, exam mode, etc.

NEET 2024 Exam Overview 

The candidates can check below the NEET 2024 exam overview for reference:

Particular Details
Exam Mode
Offline
Exam Duration
3 hours 20 minutes
Question paper type
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total number of questions that will be asked
200 (180 applicable questions for attempt)
Total Marks
720
Negative marking scheme
Yes
Marking Scheme
+4 for each correct answer -1 for each incorrect answer
Total sections in the question paper
3 (Two sections for each subject) Section A – 35 questions Section B- 15 questions (10 to be attempted)
Subjects
Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany + Zoology)

NEET 2024 Syllabus

The National Medical Commission (NMC), an autonomous government body, holds the responsibility of formulating the NEET UG 2024 syllabus. Gaining a thorough grasp of the NEET UG syllabus is crucial for effective preparation for the undergraduate medical entrance test. The NEET 2024 syllabus encompasses a comprehensive array of subjects, spanning Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from both 11th and 12th-grade curriculum. 

NEET Physics Syllabus for Class 11

NEET Physics Syllabus for Class 12

Unit Topic/Chapters
1
Physical-world and measurement
Chapter–1: Physical World
Chapter–2: Units and Measurements
2
Kinematics
Chapter–3: Motion in a Straight Line
Chapter–4: Motion in a Plane
3
Laws of Motion
Chapter–5: Laws of Motion
4
Work, Energy, and Power
Chapter–6: Work, Energy, and Power
5
The motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body
Chapter–7: System of Particles and Rotational Motion
6
Gravitation
Chapter–8: Gravitation
7
Properties of Bulk Matter
Chapter–9: Mechanical Properties of Solids
Chapter–10: Mechanical Properties of Fluids
Chapter–11: Thermal Properties of Matter
8
Thermodynamics
Chapter–12: Thermodynamics
9
The behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory
Chapter–13: Kinetic Theory
10
Oscillation & Waves
Chapter–14: Oscillations
Chapter–15: Waves
Unit Topic/Chapters
1
Electrostatics
Chapter-1: Electric Charges and Fields
Chapter-2: Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance
2
Current Electricity
Chapter-3: Current Electricity
3
Magnetic Effect of Current & Magnetism
Chapter-4: Moving Charges and Magnetism
Chapter-5: Magnetism and Matter
4
Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Current
Chapter-6: Electromagnetic Induction
5
Chapter-7: Alternating Current
Electromagnetic Waves
Chapter-8: Electromagnetic Waves
6
Optics
Chapter-9: Ray Optics and Optical Instruments
7
Chapter-10: Wave Optics
Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
Chapter-11: Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter
8
Atoms & Nuclei
Chapter-12: Atoms
9
Chapter-13: Nuclei
Electronic Devices
Chapter-14: Semiconductor Electronics

NEET Biology Syllabus 2024 for Class 11

NEET Biology Syllabus 2024 for Class 12

Unit Topic/Chapters
1
Diversity of Living Organisms
Chapter 1: The Living World
Chapter 2: Biological Classification
Chapter-3: Plant Kingdom
Chapter 4: Animal Kingdom
2
Structural Organisation in Plants & Animals
Chapter 5: Morphology of Flowering Plants
Chapter 6: Anatomy of Flowering Plants
Chapter 7: Structural Organisation in Animals
3
Cell: Structure and Function
Chapter 8: Cell-The Unit of Life
Chapter 9: Biomolecules
Chapter 10: Cell Cycle and Cell Division
4
Plant Physiology
Chapter-11: Transport in Plants
Chapter 12: Mineral Nutrition
Chapter 13: Photosynthesis in Higher Plants
Chapter 14: Respiration in Plants
Chapter 15: Plant – Growth and Development
5
Human Physiology
Chapter 17: Breathing and Exchange of Gases
Chapter 18: Body Fluids and Circulation
Chapter 19: Excretory Products and Their Elimination
Chapter 20: Locomotion and Movement
Chapter 21: Neural Control and Coordination
Chapter 22: Chemical Coordination and Integration
Unit Topic/Chapters
6
Reproduction
Chapter 1: Reproduction in Organisms
Chapter 2: Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
Chapter 3: Human Reproduction
Chapter 4: Reproductive Health
7
Genetics and Evolution
Chapter 5: Principles of Inheritance and Variation
Chapter 6: Molecular Basis of Inheritance
Chapter-7: Evolution
8
Biology and Human Welfare
Chapter 8: Human Health and Diseases
Chapter 9: Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production
Chapter 10: Microbes in Human Welfare
9
Biotechnology and its Applications
Chapter 11: Biotechnology – Principles and Processes
Chapter 12: Biotechnology and its Application
10
Ecology and Environment
Chapter 13: Organisms and Populations
Chapter-14: Ecosystem
Chapter 15: Biodiversity and Its Conservation
Chapter 16: Environmental Issues

NEET 2024 Syllabus

The candidates should do the following: 

● To prepare well for the NEET 2024 exam, the student must know the syllabus and examination pattern. 

● The next step is to get hold of the relevant study material and purchase the books suggested by the mentors of the AIR holders.

 ● Make a schedule and start your preparation accordingly. 

● Keep time for revision. 

● Solve previous years’ question papers and sample papers. 

● Take as many mock tests as you can, as this will make you proficient.

NEET 2024 result

Particulars Details
NEET 2024 exam date
5th May 2024
NEET 2024 result date
13th June 2024 (Expected)
Last date to download the result
Up to 90 days from the declaration of the NEET 2024 result.
Who will issue the NEET 2024 result?
National Testing Agency (NTA)
Log in ID to avail of the NEET result 2024.
Roll number and date of birth
Details mentioned on the scorecard
● Name of the candidate
● Subject-wise marks
● Total marks
● percentile scores
● AIR for 15% AIQ seats
● Cut-off score
Validity of the NEET result
● It will be valid for the academic session 2024-2025
● For candidates wishing to pursue medicine abroad, the result will be valid for 3 years
Admission through the NEET 2024 results
15 percent of AIQ seats
● 85 percent of State Quota seats
● Seats in Deemed Universities
● Seats in Central Universities
● Management/NRI seats
● Central Pool seats
● 15 AIIMS institutes
● 2 JIPMER campuses

Conclusion
We hope this article has helped provide details about the NEET 2024 examination. The exam will be conducted sometime in the first week of May 2024. Registration for the same will start sometime in March 2024. You still have time to prepare for the exam. Download the syllabus and get hold of the relevant study material. Prepare earnestly. You will certainly succeed.