NEET 2024 Exam Date, Pattern, Schedule and More

NEET 2024 Exam Date: Exam Pattern and More Details – Pathfinder Institute

Aug 07 2023 | by Author Pathfinder

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NEET 2024 Exam Date is scheduled On 5th May, 2024 next year. Therefore, as you are preparing for the NEET Exam 2024, you require vital info. In this blog, Pathfinder will provide you with all the details about the NEET 2024 exam. Plus, we will be illuminating you with the NEET exam pattern as well. So read till the end to have a better idea about the all-India medical examination.

What is NEET-UG?

NEET, or National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test, began in 2013. Successful candidates gain admission to prestigious medical universities for MBBS, BDS, and other degrees. It takes huge preparation to compete against over 18 lakh pupils and just 51% of them succeed. The exam is conducted using pen and paper and an OMR-based approach, with a duration of 3 hours and 20 minutes.

A Quick Look at NEET 2024

Name of the entrance examination	NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test)
Website	https://www.nta.ac.in/ https://neet.nta.nic.in/
Conducting Board	NTA (National Testing Agency)
Category of Examination	Undergraduate
Level of Examination	National Level
Mode of Examination	Offline or Paper Pencil Based Test (PBT)
Frequency of Examination	Once a year
Number of Subjects	Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology
Mode of Registration	Online
Mode of Registration Fee Payment	Online
Exam Date	On 5th May, 2024

NEET 2024 Exam Schedule

The last NEET exam took place on 7th May 2023. Therefore, the exam schedule for 2024 is expected to take place at roughly the same time. Thus, information like the opening of the online application portal, the last submission date, what types of documents you should upload, etc. are in the table below:

Event	Dates
Release Date of NEET Information Bulletin	February 9, 2024
Beginning of Online Application Submission	09 February 2024 to 09 March 2024 2024 (up to 09:00 PM)
Last date of successful transaction of fee through Credit/Debit Card/Net-Banking/UPI	09 March 2024 (Up to 11:50 P.M.)
Correction of Application Form	11 April to 12 April 2024 (Up to 11:50 P.M.)
Centre, Date, and shift	Info will be given in the Admit card
Release Date of Admit Card	Expected on the first week of May 2024
Examination Date	On 5th May, 2024
Timing of Examination	02:00 PM to 05:20 PM
Date for Answer Key	Expected on the second or third week of June 2024
Declaration of Result	14 June 2024

NEET 2024 Exam Timing(Tentative)

Exam timing – 02:00 pm to 05:20 pm
Exam Duration – 3 hours 20 minutes
Occupying seats in the exam hall from – 1:15 pm onwards
Last entry time to the exam hall – 1:30 pm
Verification of Admit cards and Announcements – 1:30 pm to 1:45 pm
Distribution of exam booklets – 1:45 pm
Filling out of the booklet – 1:50 pm – 2:00 pm
Commencement of exams – 2:00 pm
Conclusion of exams – 5:20 pm

NEET 2024 Exam Pattern

The NEET exam pattern is the most important thing you should be aware of. An in-depth understanding of the pattern is essential for succeeding in the exam. The table below provides a comprehensive overview of the NEET 2024 exam pattern.

Number of Questions	200 questions (MCQs) – 180 to be answered
Type of questions	Objective-type questions with 4 options – 1 correct answer
Subjects	Physics, Chemistry, Botany & Zoology
Physics Questions	Section A (35 questions), Section B (15 questions, answer any 10) =45 questions
Chemistry Questions	Section A (35 questions), Section B (15 questions, answer any 10) =45 questions
Botany Questions	Section A (35 questions), Section B (15 questions, answer any 10) =45 questions
Zoology Questions	Section A (35 questions), Section B (15 questions, answer any 10) =45 questions
Marking Scheme	4 marks are awarded for each correct answer
Negative Marking	1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer
The question paper comes in 13 languages	English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu and Punjabi.

NEET 2024 Admit Card Release Date

After submitting the NEET 2024 exam application form, the admit card is normally available on the website, 4 to 5 days before the exam day. To download the admit card for NEET 2024, go to their website at https://www.nta.ac.in/ or https://neet.nta.nic.in/. Remember to download your admit card and print it, you will be able to give the exam upon showing the admit card in the NEET exam hall.

Documents necessary to bring on the NEET 2023 Exam Day

A printed copy of Admit Card downloaded from the NTA website with a passport-size photograph (same as uploaded on the Application form pasted on it).

One passport-size photograph (same as uploaded on the Online Application Form) for pasting on the specific space in the attendance sheet at the Centre during NEET (UG) – 2023 Examination.

One Post Card Size (4”X6”) colour photograph with white background should be pasted on the Proforma downloaded with the Admit Card. The proforma with Post Card size photograph shall be handed over to the Invigilator in the Examination Hall.

Any one of the authorized photo IDs (must be original and valid and like PAN card/Driving License/VoterID/Passport/Aadhaar Card /Ration Card/ Class 12 Admit Card with Photograph /any other valid photo ID issued by the Government.

PwBD certificate issued by the Competent Authority, if claiming the relaxation under the PwBD category.

NEET 2024 Exam Candidate Eligibility

It is essential to know the NEET 2024 eligibility criteria before taking the exam. More importantly, there are a few minor details to keep in mind when submitting the application. For example, NEET has strict regulations about who is eligible to take the exam. As a result, knowing it in depth will always help you:

Minimum Age for NEET 2024 Exam	The candidate must complete 17 years of age or have to reach the specified age before 31^st December 2024 when they are taking admission to the undergraduate medical colleges after qualifying for NEET.
Minimum Age limit for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWBD candidates	Same age limit
Are Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), and Foreign Nationals allowed to take the exam?	NTA allows Indian Citizens to take the exam but it also allows Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), and Foreign Nationals to take admission.
Minimum Qualification for NEET 2024 exam	The candidates must be 10+2 passed with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as the main subject. Alternatively, NEET allows a candidate who has given the 12 standard board exams but is waiting for the result. But they must pass the board exam at the time of the first round of counselling.
Minimum qualification marks for NEET 2024 exam	A candidate must have Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with English as the main subject. For General candidates, the aggregate marks for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/ Bio-technology are 50% and for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWBD are 40%. These are the bare minimum marks required to be eligible for NEET.
Maximum Age Limit for NEET 2024	NEET has removed any upper limit of age.

Further detailed eligibility criteria for NEET 2024 Exam

The Intermediate/Pre-degree Examination in Science of an Indian University/Board or other authorized examining body with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology (practical test included), and English as a compulsory subject are eligible for NEET.
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 (practical test included) and English as a compulsory subject are eligible for NEET.
The first year of a three-year degree course at a recognized university in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English (practical test included) provided the examination is a University Examination and the candidate has passed the previous qualifying examination in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English at a level not less than a core course.
B.Sc. Examination of an Indian University provided that he/she has completed the B.Sc. Examination with at least two of the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany, Zoology)/Biotechnology and that he/she has passed the previous qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
Any other examination that is found to be equivalent to the Intermediate Science Examination of an Indian University/Board, taking Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English, in scope and standard (Last 02 years of 10+2 Study comprising of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology; which shall include practical tests in each of these subjects and English).

NEET 2024 Exam Date Rules and Regulations:

You will not be permitted to enter the Examination Centre after the designated time of entrance. As a result, you should leave home well in advance, taking into account numerous aspects such as traffic, the location of the Centre, and weather conditions, among others.
You have to adhere to all instructions and maintain order in the examination hall.
Furthermore, you are not supposed to engage in or support any unethical behaviour during the examination.
If you discover another candidate employing unfair means in the examination, notify the invigilators on duty immediately.
You shall only bring the following items to the Examination Centre:
- Admit Card with a passport-size photograph attached.
- Attendance Sheet with one passport-size photograph attached.
- A valid original identity proof and, if required, a PwBD certificate.
- One Post Card Size (4″X6″) colour photograph with a white backdrop should be put on the Admit Card Proforma and handed over to the invigilator at the Centre. Not bringing anything, you will be disqualified.
You cannot bring any prohibited goods to the Centre.
During checking, you will work with the staff at the Examination Centre.
You have to arrive at the designated Examination Centre well in advance to allow for mandatory physical checking.

Conclusion

This article has come to an end with this last bit of information. As previously said, you must obtain every necessary detail. It will not only keep you adequately prepared, but it will also prepare you for anything that may be hurled at you in the exam hall. So, Pathfinder wishes you the best of luck as you continue to prepare for success in NEET 2024 Exam.

FAQs

1. How to retrieve a forgotten Application number?

Visit the NEET website and click ‘Forgot Application Number’. Enter the same information as your previous application like Candidate’s, Father’s, Mother’s Name, DOB, Categories and security PIN. Click submit and receive the application number on your registered phone number.

2. How to reset a forgotten password?

Visit the NEET website and click ‘Forgot Password’ choose any of the options

Using Security Question & the Answer you choose during Form filling.
A verification code will be sent via text message (SMS) to your Registered mobile number.
A reset link sent via email to your Registered email address.

Click continue, and follow the instruction from there, you’ll be asked to type a new password, and this time do remember it.

3. Is there an age criterion for NEET?

Yes, there is, the candidate must be 17 years old or must be completed on or before 31 December of the year at the time of registration.

4. What are the subjects covered in NEET?

Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology.

5. Which languages are available for the NEET exam?

English, Hindu, Bengali, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Assamese, Marathi, Gujarati, Urdu and Odia.

6. Who organizes NEET Examination?

National Testing Agency (NTA) organizes NEET every year. It is an independent, autonomous, and self-sustaining primary testing agency established by The Government of India’s Ministry of Education (MoE).

7. What is the duration of the NEET Examination?

It is three (03) hours and 20 minutes.

8. What if a candidate selects the wrong language medium for the exam?

When completing the Application Form, the medium of the Question Paper should be carefully selected. Once picked, the option cannot be changed.

9. What is the mode of the NEET 2024 Examination?

NEET (UG) – 2024 is a pen-and-paper exam that must be completed on a specifically designed machine-gradable OMR sheet with a ballpoint pen given by the centre. Furthermore, tampering with the OMR at any level will result in the disqualification of the candidate for three years.

10. Is Qualifying NEET ensuring a candidate’s admission?

Simply taking and passing NEET does not guarantee a candidate admission to Undergraduate Medical Courses. Seats in any Medical Institution recognised for offering Undergraduate Medical Courses are subject to fulfilling the admission criteria, eligibility, rank in the merit list, medical fitness, and such other criteria as may be prescribed by the Government of India, respective States, Universities, Institutions, and Medical/ Dental/ Ayurveda/ Siddha/ Unani/ Homeopathy Colleges.