NEET - National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test

NEET 2022 application correction window has concluded on May 27. The admit card is expected to be issued in the first week of June. NEET 2022 will be conducted on July 17 for a duration of three hours and 20 minutes (200 minutes). NEET 2022 application form process concluded on May 20. As per reports, NEET 2022 has received over 18 lakh applications.  

Although NEET UG 2022 aspirants have urged NTA and the Ministry of Education to postpone the date of the exam, there has not been any response from the exam officials yet. It is expected that The NEET 2022 will be conducted on the scheduled date and time. The reasons for this demand include clashing of exam dates with CUET and other competitive entrance exams, ongoing NEET 2021 counselling, and less time left for NEET preparation, to name a few. Several students and activists had filed RTI to NTA to know the status of the NEET 2022 postponement but the authorities have mentioned that there is no such plan to postpone the exam date. As of now, there is no indication for NEET 2022 exam date to be postponed. However, chances cannot be completely undermined either as the exam date is still two months from now.

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is the sole entrance test for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in India. The exam is conducted once a year in offline mode for a duration of three hours and 20 minutes. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the medical entrance exam for admission to MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing, AYUSH, Veterinary, and other medical/paramedical courses in India. Over 15 lakh candidates appear for the NEET UG exam every year. The exam is conducted in 13 languages.

There are certain changes in NEET 2022 which are listed below:

• The duration of NEET has been increased by 20 minutes. Instead of three hours, the exam will now be conducted for three hours and 20 minutes.
• The application fee across candidate categories has been increased by INR 100.
• The registration process will not be conducted over two phases.
• The tie-breaking formula has been revised and six other factors have been added to the existing three factors
• The number of exam cities has increased to 543 in India and 14 abroad.

Latest Updates:

May 27, 2022: NEET UG 2022 Registration Numbers Cross 18 lakh; Up by 2.6 lakh

The following table enlists the key features and highlights of NEET UG 2022.

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The NEET 2022 admit card is expected to be released in the first week of June in online mode. To download the NEET admit card 2022, registered candidates will have to log in to the official website with their NEET 2022 application number and password and download the hall ticket in PDF format. After downloading the admit card, candidates have to take a printout of the same and paste a recent postcard-sized photograph (preferably the same as the one uploaded with the application form) in the space provided in 4"x6" dimensions. Also, candidates have to get it signed by a parent/guardian before entering the exam hall. They may leave the candidate signature section blank and sign it in front of the invigilator. Along with the personal details, candidates will be able to check the instructions and guidelines on the NEET 2022 admit card. The admit card will be a mandatory document to be carried at the exam centre without which they will not be allowed entry.

NEET 2022 application process was completely online wherein applicants had to visit the NEET 2022 official website and complete the procedure given in the following steps:

• Visit the NEET 2022 official website

• Click on the tab indicating the application form

• Read all the instructions and register with personal details such as name, contact details, password, etc. to generate the application number and password

• After the credentials are generated, log in and fill the application form with personal and educational details, exam medium and exam city preference and photograph and signature upload

• Pay the application fee in online mode through credit/debit card, net banking, Paytm and UPI

The category-wise application fees are given in the below table:

Take a look at the video to know how to fill NEET 2022 application form.

The NEET 2022 application correction window was open from May 24 to May 27, till 9 pm. Only those candidates who had completed the application process by paying the application fee could avail the correction facility provided by NTA. They had to login to the NTA NEET 2022 website with their registration credentials and carry out the changes in the editable fields. Fields such as mobile number, email address and nationality were not editable. In case of a change of category, the impact may have caused a change in the application fee, which had to be paid by the candidates during the correction process of NEET 2022. 

NEET UG 2022 aspirants who wish to apply for the entrance test are advised to check if they fit into the criteria specified by NTA. Candidates who fulfil the following parameters are eligible for the exam.

Citizens or applicants belonging to the following nationalities are eligible to apply for NEET:

• Indian Nationals

• Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)

• Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)

• Persons with Indian Origin (PIO)

• Foreign Nationals

The age limit or age criteria for NEET candidates are as follows:

• The minimum age of a candidate as of December 31, 2022, should be 17 years.

• The upper age limit of 25 years for General category candidates and 30 years for reserved category candidates have been removed by NMC.

Applicants should fulfil the educational qualification mentioned below:

• Candidate must have cleared Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised institute and Board.

• Candidates who are appearing for Class 12 or equivalent in 2022 can also apply for NEET 2022.

• Candidates who have completed Class 12 or equivalent from an open school are also eligible.

• Candidate must have cleared Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

• Candidates who have passed Class 12 or equivalent with Biology as an additional subject are also eligible.

• General category: 50 per cent

• PWD category: 45 per cent

• SC/ST/OBC: 40 per cent

Also Read:

• NEET 2022 eligibility criteria
• NEET 2022 Upper Age Limit Removal: Students React to the Milestone Decision

The admission process of NEET involves stages, which are given below:

NEET 2022 Exam Centres 

It is expected that there will be approximately 4,000 NEET 2022 exam centres located in over 543 cities in India and 14 cities abroad. Last year, NEET was conducted at 3,855 centres in 202 cities of India, Dubai and Kuwait. Candidates will have to choose four test cities in order of preference while filling the application form. The final allotted exam centre will be notified to them on the admit card. According to NTA, the maximum and the minimum number of test-takers were registered in NEET exam centres of Jaipur and Kavaratti (Lakshadweep Islands) respectively. Check the complete list of NEET 2022 exam centres

The following table brings the NEET 2022 exam dates for each event.  

 NEET 2022 Preparation Tips

Candidates preparing for NEET 2022 should first be familiar with the exam pattern and syllabus. After that, they need to shortlist the books to refer for NEET 2022 preparation. To complete the topics in the syllabus, one must refer to NCERT books. Candidates must prepare a timetable for NEET preparation. This should be followed for completing the preparation on time. Another important aspect of NEET UG preparation is solving mock tests and sample papers. Since the weightage of all sections is equal in the exam, aspirants should give equal focus on all sections or subjects to secure a balanced score. After taking regular mock tests, students would develop an understanding of their strong and weak areas and should channelise their subject or topic-wise preparation accordingly.

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• NEET 2022 Daily Practice Questions
• NEET Chapter Wise Weightage
• NEET 2022: Why is it important to solve the question papers of previous years and mock tests
• How to score 600+ marks in NEET 2022

NEET 2022 Syllabus

The NEET 2022 syllabus comprises three subjects, namely Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The syllabus is the same as that of CBSE Class 11 and Class 12. However, a few topics of the syllabus are not taught in these classes. Candidates are advised to go through the syllabus before they start preparing for the entrance test. It is expected that the NEET syllabus 2022 will remain the same as that of last year.

NEET 2022 Exam Pattern

The exam pattern of NEET was changed by NTA last year. The total number of questions was increased from 180 to 200. However, the number of questions to be attempted was 180. Each subject or section was divided into two sections, Section A and Section B. While the former carried 35 questions, the latter carried 15 questions. In Section B, candidates had to answer 10 questions out of 15 questions. The duration of the exam was three hours, which has been increased by 20 minutes this year. Each question carried four answer options and test-takers had to mark the correct answer option on the OMR sheet. The NEET 2022 exam pattern has remained the same as last year.

NEET 2022 Mock Test

NEET mock tests are generally released by NTA to help aspirants prepare for the exam. The mock tests can be taken in online mode, although the actual exam is conducted in offline or paper-pencil based mode. Candidates can take offline mock tests for the exam which are conducted by the coaching institutes to assess their preparation. After taking the mock test, it is necessary to analyse it to understand the gaps and improve their performance by changing the preparation strategy accordingly. The mock tests are of various difficulty levels. The difficulty level of the questions in these mock tests ranges from very easy to difficult. Candidates who solve the mock tests gain experience in solving a variety of questions thus preparing them for the exam day.

NEET Mock Test is a comprehensive Test including Questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. This test will help you to get an idea about the type of questions that will be asked, the exam pattern, and marking scheme. After taking the test, you can immediately check your score.

NEET 2022 Exam Day Guidelines

NTA releases exam day guidelines for the exam day to help candidates stay calm and have a hassle-free day. Last year, some additional exam day guidelines were issued by NTA for NEET. These guidelines were released in view of the exam being conducted in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Candidates can refer to the general guidelines for NEET UG 2022 exam day that are given below:

• Candidates have to reach the exam centre at least an hour before the reporting time, i.e. 12.30 pm, so that they can undergo the security checks and frisking procedure properly.  
• Candidates have to take the allotted seat.
• They have to paste their passport size photograph on the admit card.
• The exam is video recorded by the conducting authorities and candidates had to agree to it. They have to keep their head in an upright position and face the camera so that their identity could be clearly established.
• To ensure COVID-19 safety protocols, masks are provided to all candidates at the exam centres and staggered entry, exit, contactless registration and seating arrangement with the maintenance of social distancing is ensured.

Due to a large number of test-takers, the NTA follows strict policies to maintain the discipline and fairness of NEET. One of the important policies is the dress code for NEET 2022. NTA has prescribed a particular dress code for the examination day. Below are a few important pointers about the dress code for NEET UG 2022:

• Light coloured clothes with half sleeves were allowed but long/full sleeves were not permitted
• Ornaments such as earrings, necklaces with pendants, rings, anklets, etc. were not permitted
• Candidates wearing a customary dress pertaining to any religion, in particular, had to report to the examination centre at least an hour before the last reporting time
• Slippers and sandals with low heels were permitted. Shoes were not permitted.

Also Read: NEET 2022 exam day guidelines

NEET Exam Analysis: Previous Year

According to the NEET 2021 analysis, the difficulty level of the exam was moderate. Most students felt that Physics was difficult, Chemistry was moderate and Biology was easiest. The new exam pattern was considered to be time-consuming and the majority of the test-takers did not find it much conducive. No technical glitches were reported in the exam by any of the students that Shiksha interviewed.

Also Read: NEET 2021 Student Reactions and Analysis

NEET Previous Years' Question Papers 

NEET question papers will be released by NTA on the day of the exam. Since NEET is a paper-pencil based test (PBT), test-takers will be able to carry the hard copy of the NEET question paper outside the exam hall. The question paper of NEET is divided into four sets, each further divided into six sub-sets. Last year, the NEET 2021 question paper codes were named M (M1, M2, M3, M4, M5 and M6), N (N1, N2, N3, N4, N5 and N6), O (O1, O2, O3, O4, O5 and O6) an P (P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6). Although the questions vary in the different sets of question papers, uniformity in terms of topics and difficulty level are maintained across the question papers. The NEET 2022 question paper booklet will carry a total of 200 questions out of which 180 questions have to be attempted from the Physics, Chemistry and Biology sections. The language or medium of the NEET question paper is 13 including English and Hindi. Last year, two new languages were added, Punjabi and Malayalam. Candidates will have to submit the OMR sheet but carry the booklet outside the exam hall. NEET question papers of previous years are released by NTA on the official website of NEET and aspirants can solve those for practice purposes.

Also Read: NEET 2021 Question Paper with Solutions

Download previous years' NEET Question Papers and practice to excel in the NEET 2022 exam.

NEET Previous Year' Answer Keys

NEET answer keys refer to the correct answer choice for each question of the exam. By utilising the marking scheme, test-takers can calculate an estimated score. The NEET 2022 answer key will be released both officially and unofficially. On the day of the NEET 2022 exam, coaching institutes will release unofficial NEET answer keys, which can be utilised to calculate an estimated score. NTA will release the provisional answer keys of NEET 2022 within a month of conducting the test. Candidates can submit objections or challenge one or more NEET 2022 answer key by paying a fee of INR 1,000 per question. The final NEET answer key will be released along with the result.

Also Read:

NEET 2021 Answer Key PDF with Solutions by Allen

NEET 2021 Answer Key with Solutions by Resonance

NEET 2022 Result

NEET 2022 result is likely to be released in the first week of September. It is likely that the scorecard will be sent to candidates via email and then on the official website. To download the NEET 2022 result, candidates will have to login through application number and date of birth. The NEET result or scorecard will carry test takers’ subject-wise and overall scores, percentile and All India Rank (AIR). Last year, out of 15,44,275 candidates who appeared for the exam, 8,70,074 candidates qualified for the exam. Refer to the table below to know the category-wise qualifying cut off pre-defined by the Medical Council of India.

NEET Toppers Interviews

Click on the links of NEET 2021 topper interviews to know how the toppers prepared for the exam and cracked it. 

Also Read: NEET 2021 Toppers List: Check Names, Ranks and Highest Marks

NEET Cutoff Marks (Opening & Closing)

Aspirants can refer to the table below to know the NEET cutoff trends for the past three years. This will help them understand the difficulty level of the examination.

NEET 2022 Counselling Process

After the declaration of the result, the NEET 2022 counselling process will be conducted within a month. The counselling will be conducted for 15 per cent All India Quota (AIQ) seats and 85 per cent State Quota seats. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will conduct the AIQ counselling process and the respective state authorities will conduct the State Counselling for NEET 2022. There will be four rounds of counselling, Round 1, Round 2, mop-up round and stray-vacancy round. Upon the release of the NEET 2022 counselling notification, qualified candidates will have to register by filling up the form, uploading the necessary documents and paying the registration fee. The next step is the choice filling and locking. Once the seat allocation order is released, candidates will have to download it and report to the institute and complete the admission formalities to claim the seat. They may not accept the seat in the first round and participate in the second round for upgrading their seat. In case candidates are not allotted a seat in both rounds, they will be eligible to participate in the mop-up and stray-vacancy rounds.

Also Read: NEET 2021 Counselling: Dates, Registration, Fee and Documents Required

NEET UG is the gateway to admission to multiple medical and paramedical courses:

• MBBS
• BDS
• Ayurvedic Medicine
• Homoeopathy Medicine
• Unani Medicine
• Siddha Medicine
• Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry
• BSc (Hons) Nursing
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
• Bachelor of Audiology, Speech and Language Pathology
• Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics.

In India, there are a total of 542 Medical, 313 Dental,914 AYUSH, and 47 BVSc & AH colleges that will accept NEET 2021 scores. There are a total of 15 AIIMS and two JIPMER campuses that also accept this exam score for admission. This year, BSc (Hons) Nursing course admission will also take place through NEET but the seat matrix is yet to be released. As per the current data, there are 90,825 MBBS, 52,728 AYUSH, 27, 948 BDS, 603 BVSc, and 487 BSc nursing.

NEET 2022 Participating Institutes

The below table carries the list of prominent medical colleges in India that accept NEET scores.

To view the complete list of participating institutes, Click Here.

Also Read:

• Government MBBS Seats Available Through NEET
• Top 10 Medical Colleges Based on NIRF 2021 Ranking
• Top 10 Dental Colleges Based on NIRF 2021 Ranking

 FAQs Regarding NEET UG 2022

Q: When will NEET 2022 admit card be released?

Q: When will NEET UG 2022 be held?

Q: Will NEET 2022 be postponed?

Q: Will the NEET 2022 exam pattern remain the same as last year?

Q: Will the NEET UG syllabus 2022 change?

Q: What are the regional language options available for NEET UG 2022?

Q: Can I make changes in the NEET 2022 application form?

Q: When was NEET 2022 announced?

Q: Will NEET UG 2022 be held twice?

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for NEET?

Q: Is there any upper age limit for taking NEET UG?

Q: Who conducts the NEET UG exam?

Q: How many times can I appear for NEET?

NEET 2022 exam dates were announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on April 6. The NEET 2022 notification and application were also released on April 6. The NEET exam date 2022 is July 17. The application form's last date was extended twice, from May 6 to May 15 and further till May 20. The application correction window was open from May 24 to May 27, till 9 pm. The admit card for NEET 2022 is expected to be released in the first week of June 2022. This page brings the detained list of events and NEET dates for the aspirants who are planning to appear for the exam this year. Although the aspirants are requesting for postponing the NEET 2022 exam date, NTA has not responded to any of the student requests and has indicated that the exam will be conducted on the stipulated date and time. 

NTA had released the NEET 2022 notification on the official website which includes the NEET UG 2022 dates and other information. NEET 2022 exam dates refer to the schedule for the release of the application form, admit card, answer keys, results, etc. followed by the counselling registration, document upload, seat allotment process, etc. It is important to keep a track of all the events related to NEET 2022, because, without that, one is bound to miss an important event. To know more about the NEET 2022 exam dates, read the complete article.

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NEET exam dates 2022 have been announced. Know the schedule of NEET 2022 for all events here. 

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Below are the salient features of the NEET 2022 dates by NTA. 

• NEET 2022 application dates: The application form for NEET was released on April 6. The application window was open for over a month. The original NEET 2022 application date has been extended twice from the original deadline, which was May 6. The NEET application process ended on May 20. The NEET 2022 application correction window was open from May 24 to May 27. 
• NEET admit card date 2022: NTA has not announced the NEET 2022 admit card date yet. It is expected that the hall ticket for NEET will be released by NTA tentatively in the first week of June, or two weeks prior to the exam. Candidates will be able to download it after logging into their accounts with the registration credentials. 
• NEET 2022 exam date: NEET 2022 will be held on July 17. The test will be conducted from 2 pm to 5.20 pm.
• NEET answer key date 2022: A provisional answer key for NEET 2022 will be released by NTA within a week of conducting the test. The NEET 2022 answer key date is likely to be released in the third week of August. This will be followed by the release of the final answer key, which is generally released along with the result. 
• NEET result date 2022: NTA will announce the NEET result/scorecard date in the first week of September. The NEET 2022 cutoff will also be released along with the NEET 2022 result.

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