The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test or NEET is an entrance exam held by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in India for those students who are wishing to pursue medical courses at the graduate and postgraduate levels after completion of their board exam in government or private medical colleges across the country.
Every aspiring medical student must have braced themselves up and been involved in the preparation for the most difficult medical exam. Cracking the NEET exam requires a strategic and disciplined approach.
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In this blog post, we understand the exam pattern, key details and strategies for NEET.
Here is the NEET Exam Pattern For 2024 Examination
As per the NEET 2024 exam pattern, the exam will be conducted in an offline mode with a total of 200 MCQs out of which candidates will have to answer 180 questions. There will be 50 questions for Physics, 50 questions for Chemistry and 100 questions for Biology. The exam will be a total of 720 marks and each subject will be divided into two Sections: A & B.
Section A will have 35 MCQs whereas the other one will have 15 MCQs. Candidates will have to answer 10 questions from Section B.
NEET 2024 Exam Marking Scheme
There has been no change when it comes to the exam marking scheme. Candidates will get 4 marks for every correct answer whereas 1 mark will be deducted in case of an incorrect answer.
Important Note: All the NEET UG students must know that you cannot change the answers in the NEET OMR sheet once you mark an answer.
Changes Has Done in NEET For 2024 By NTA Agency
As of now, there are no official announcements regarding changes in the syllabus for NEET 2024. It is advisable to refer to previous year’s syllabus until any official updates are released. The same as previous year paper-pencil (offline) based exam will be conducted for a duration of 200 minutes.
NEET Syllabus 2024 Revised by NTA
NEET Syllabus 2024: Aspirants looking for the NEET 2024 syllabus can find the revised version released by NMC and officially published on the NTA website.
NEET aspirants witnessed one of the most significant updates regarding the NEET UG 2024. The NMC (National Medical Commission) first decided to revise the NEET 2024 syllabus, which was later released through the official NTA (National Testing Agency) website for the students.
The NEET exam includes Biology, Physics, and Chemistry as the major subjects and the NMC has made a few changes in each subject. There are a few topics that have been removed and added as per the latest requirements of the medical profession.
NEET Syllabus 2024
Aspirants looking for the NEET 2024 syllabus can find the revised version released by NMC and officially published on the NTA website.
NEET aspirants witnessed one of the most significant updates regarding the NEET UG 2024. The NMC (National Medical Commission) first decided to revise the NEET 2024 syllabus, which was later released through the official NTA (National Testing Agency) website for the students.
The NEET exam includes Biology, Physics, and Chemistry as the major subjects and the NMC has made a few changes in each subject. There are a few topics that have been removed and added as per the latest requirements of the medical profession.
NEET Biology Syllabus 2024:
Let us take a look at the major topics from the NEET Biology syllabus and the class-wise distribution of subjects.
Chapters: Class 11 & Class 12
1. Diversity in Living World Reproduction
2. Structural Organization in Animals and Plants Genetics and Evolution
3. Cell Structure and Function Biology and Human Welfare
4. Plant Physiology Biotechnology and Its Applications
5. Human Physiology Ecology and Environment
NEET Physics Syllabus 2024:
NEET Physics syllabus comprises topics from both Class 11 and Class 12. Candidates need to prepare all the topics of Physics thoroughly to score good marks in the exam. Candidates are advised to plan topics as per the weightage of marks. Unlike last year, the syllabus is not segregated in terms of Class 11 and Class 12 topics. Take a look at the Physics syllabus for NEET 2024 below.
Chapters Class 11 Class 12
1. Physical world and measurement Electrostatics.
2. Kinematics Current Electricity.
3. Laws of Motion Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism.
4. Work, Energy and Power Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents.
5. Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body Electromagnetic Waves.
6. Gravitation Optics.
7. Properties of Bulk Matter Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation.
8. Thermodynamics, Oscillations and Waves Atoms and Nuclei.
9. Behavior of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory Electronic Devices.
NEET Chemistry Syllabus 2024
NEET Chemistry syllabus has been divided into three sections, Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry.
Chapters: Class 11 & Class 12
1. Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry Solid State.
2. Structure of Atom Solutions.
3. Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Chemical Kinetics.
4. States of Matter: Gases and Liquids Surface Chemistry.
5. Thermodynamics General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements.
6. Equilibrium p-Block Elements.
7. Redox Reactions d and f Block Elements.
8. Hydrogen Coordination Compounds.
9. s-Block Element (Alkali and Alkaline earth metals) Haloalkanes and Haloarenes.
10. Some p-Block Elements, Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers.
11. Organic Chemistry- Some Basic Principles and Techniques Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids.
12. Hydrocarbons Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen.
13. Environmental Chemistry Biomolecules, Polymers and Chemistry in Everyday Life.
NEET 2024: Eligibility Criteria For NEET Students
Age Limit For NEET Aspirants: The minimum age limit is 17. NEET upper age limit has been removed, and anyone can apply for the medical entrance exam.
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects from a recognized board.
Aggregate Marks: For General Category candidates, the minimum aggregate marks required in the qualifying examination are 50% (40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology taken together. For PwD candidates belonging to the General Category, the minimum aggregate marks required are 45% (40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology taken together. For candidates belonging to the SC/ST/OBC category, the minimum aggregate marks required are 40% (35% for PwD candidates) in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology taken together.
Number of Attempts: There is no limit on the number of attempts for NEET UG.
Nationality: Indian Nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs & Foreign Nationals are eligible to apply for NEET UG 2024. However, foreign nationals are eligible only for admission to seats under the control of participating States/Universities/Institutions/AFMS. Foreign nationals are not eligible for admission to seats under the control of the Central Government or State Governments/Universities/Institutions/AFMS.
Conclusion
The NEET exam is intense and requires a thorough understanding of concepts, problem-solving skills, and time management. Remember that success in the NEET exam is not just about hard work but also about working smartly and efficiently. Stay dedicated, stay focused, and believe in your abilities.
