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NEET Exam: The Ultimate Guide to NTA’s National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test

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Are you aspiring to become a doctor in India? The NEET Exam (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is your mandatory gateway. Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), NEET UG is the single-window entrance exam for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, and other undergraduate medical courses across the country.

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At NEET Online Coaching, we provide the most comprehensive resources to help you navigate this high-stakes exam. This guide covers every minute detail of the NEET exam—from eligibility and syllabus to the latest exam pattern.

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1. What is the NEET Exam?

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The NEET (UG) is a national-level entrance examination for students who wish to pursue undergraduate medical and dental courses in government and private institutions in India and for those intending to pursue primary medical qualifications abroad.

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  • Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)

  • Frequency: Once a year

  • Mode: Offline (Pen and Paper-based)

  • Language: Available in 13 languages (English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu).

 

2. NEET Exam Eligibility Criteria

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To sit for the NEET exam, candidates must meet specific requirements set by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

 

Age Limit

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  • Minimum Age: Candidates must have completed 17 years at the time of admission or will complete that age on or before 31st December of the year of admission.

  • Maximum Age: There is currently no upper age limit for appearing in the NEET exam.

 

Educational Qualification

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  • Qualifying Exam: You must have passed (or be appearing in) Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects.

  • Minimum Marks (Aggregate in PCB):

    • General/EWS: 50%

    • OBC/SC/ST: 40%

    • PwD: 45%

 

Nationality

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Indian Nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, and Foreign Nationals are all eligible to apply for the NEET exam.

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3. NEET Exam Pattern 2025-2026

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Understanding the structure of the paper is crucial for time management. The NTA has recently streamlined the pattern to ensure a uniform testing experience.

Subject-Wise Distribution

4. Comprehensive NEET Syllabus

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The syllabus is based on the NCERT curriculum of Classes 11 and 12.

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Physics

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  • Class 11: Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy & Power, Thermodynamics, Gravitation.

  • Class 12: Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Optics, Atoms & Nuclei, Electronic Devices.

 

Chemistry

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  • Physical: Basic Concepts, Structure of Atom, Equilibrium, Chemical Kinetics.

  • Inorganic: P-Block, D and F-Block Elements, Coordination Compounds.

  • Organic: Hydrocarbons, Alcohol, Phenol & Ether, Biomolecules.

 

Biology

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  • Botany: Plant Kingdom, Morphology of Flowering Plants, Cell Cycle, Photosynthesis.

  • Zoology: Animal Kingdom, Human Physiology, Genetics, Evolution, Biotechnology.

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5. How to Apply: The NEET Registration Process

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The application process is entirely online via the official NTA NEET website.

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  1. Registration: Fill in basic details to generate an Application Number and Password.

  2. Application Form: Enter personal, educational, and contact details. Choose your preferred exam city and medium of the paper.

  3. Document Upload: * Passport size photo (10kb–200kb)

    • Postcard size photo (4”x6”)

    • Signature and Left/Right-hand thumb impressions.

    • Class 10 Certificate.

  4. Fee Payment: Pay via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.

    • General: ₹1,700

    • General-EWS/OBC-NCL: ₹1,600

    • SC/ST/PwBD/Transgender: ₹1,000

 

6. Tips to Crack the NEET Exam

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  • Master NCERT: 90% of the Biology questions and a vast majority of Chemistry questions are derived directly from NCERT textbooks.

  • Mock Tests: Take at least one full-length mock test weekly to build stamina for the 3-hour window.

  • Negative Marking: Since there is a -1 penalty, avoid "blind guessing." Only attempt questions where you can eliminate at least two options.

  • Online Coaching: Structured NEET online coaching helps in clearing doubts in real-time and provides access to organized study material.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Q: How many attempts are allowed for NEET? 

 

A: There is no limit on the number of attempts. You can appear as many times as you wish, provided you meet the age criteria.

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Q: Is NEET mandatory for Nursing or Veterinary courses? 

 

A: Yes, many institutions, including the Military Nursing Service (MNS), now use NEET scores for B.Sc. Nursing and B.V.Sc & AH admissions.

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Q: Can I change my exam center after the admit card is released? 

 

A: No, the NTA does not allow changes to the exam center once the admit card is issued. Always use the "Correction Window" to make changes before deadlines.

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