Certainly! Here’s a more detailed yet concise description of the NEET exam:
What is NEET?
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is the single, nationwide medical entrance exam in India for admission to undergraduate courses like MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery), BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), and several other allied health courses. It ensures a standardized selection process across all medical colleges in India.
Conducting Authority
NEET is conducted annually by the National Testing Agency (NTA), which is responsible for organizing and managing the exam, announcing results, and issuing ranks.
Eligibility Criteria
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Candidates must have completed or be appearing for the 12th standard or equivalent exam.
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Required subjects include Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English.
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Minimum age limit is typically 17 years as of December 31 of the exam year.
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There is an upper age limit which is subject to change as per government guidelines.
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
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Mode: Pen-and-paper (offline) exam.
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Duration: 3 hours.
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Number of Questions: 180 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
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Subjects: Physics (45 questions), Chemistry (45 questions), Biology (Botany + Zoology, 90 questions).
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Marking Scheme: +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted.
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Syllabus: Based on the NCERT curriculum for classes 11 and 12.
Languages
NEET is offered in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Oriya, Assamese, and Urdu, to accommodate students across different states.
Importance
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NEET is the only entrance exam accepted for admission to medical and dental courses in almost all Indian colleges, including private and government institutions.
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It replaced various individual medical entrance tests conducted by states or universities, providing a uniform exam standard.
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High scores in NEET are crucial for securing seats in top medical colleges due to limited seats and stiff competition.
Counseling and Seat Allocation
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After results, candidates participate in centralized counseling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and state counseling authorities.
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Seats are allotted based on rank, reservation policies, and preferences filled by candidates.
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Counseling occurs in multiple rounds, allowing candidates to upgrade seats if possible.
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