NEET

Facts, Syllabus and Pattern

What is NEET?

 

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is held yearly to help students secure admission to the top medical institutions in India. In 2018, more than 13 lakh candidates gave NEET in 103 cities.

• NEET will be conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) from 2019.

• All major dental and medical colleges offer students admission on the basis of their NEET scores, excluding AIIMS and JIPMER

• There are 63,985 medical seats in private, central and state-funded institutions under NEET

• The examination is conducted in 10 different languages: English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Gujarati, Oriya and Kannada.

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Syllabus for NEET 2022

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• Physics

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Class 11

1. Physical World and Measurement

2. Kinematics

3. Laws of Motion

4. Work, Energy and Power

5. The motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body

1. Gravitation

2. Properties of Bulk Matter

3. Thermodynamics

4. The behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory

5. Oscillations and Waves

Class 12

1. Electrostatics

2. Current Electricity

3. Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism

4. Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents

1. Electromagnetic Waves

2. Optics

3. Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation

4. Atoms and Nuclei

5. Electronic Devices

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• Chemistry

Class 11

1. Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

2. Structure of Atom

3. Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

4. Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

5. States of Matter: Gases and Liquids

6. Thermodynamics

7. Equilibrium

8. Redox Reactions

1. Some p-Block Elements

2. Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques

3. Hydrocarbons

4. Environmental Chemistry

5. Hydrogen

6. s-Block Element (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)

Class 12

1. Solid State

2. Solutions

3. Electrochemistry

4. Chemical Kinetics

5. Surface Chemistry

6. General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

7. p-Block Elements

1. d and f-Block Elements

2. Coordination Compounds

3. Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

4. Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

5. Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

6. Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen

7. Biomolecules

8. Polymers

9. Chemistry in Everyday Life

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• Biology

Class 11

1. Diversity in the Living World

2. Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants

3. Cell Structure and Function

1. Plant Physiology

2. Human Physiology

Class 12

1. Reproduction

2. Genetics and Evolution

3. Biology and Human Welfare

1. Biotechnology and Its Applications

2. Ecology and Environment

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How to apply for NEET 2022

Eligibility Criteria for NEET 2022

• Age:

  The minimum age limit for all candidates is 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission.

  The maximum age limit for NEET is 25 years for general candidates and 30 years for reserved candidates.

• Subjects:

  You must have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology, any other elective subject in English.

• Score in 12th or equivalent examination:

  As a general category candidate, you require a minimum aggregate score of 50% in your 10+2 or equivalent examination.

  As an OBC, SC or ST candidate, you require a minimum aggregate score of 40%.

  As an SC-PH, ST-PH or OBC-PH candidate, you require a minimum aggregate score of 40%.

  As a PH, PwD or Gen-PH candidate, you require a minimum aggregate score of 45%.

• A number of attempts:

  You can attempt the exam as many times as you want till the age of 25.

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Registration for NEET 2022

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• The NEET application form needs to be filled online

• You need to provide details such as email ID, phone number, parent’s details, educational and domicile information

• You will have to choose a password for your login ID and pay the application fee

Step 1: Filling the application form.

1. Click on ‘Apply Online’ and proceed.

2. Keep the following details ready like date of birth, Aadhaar number, mobile number, email address and security pin.

3. Keep your domicile, educational and guardian details ready.

4. Choose the language in which you want to appear for your exam.

5. Select 3 choices for your exam centre.

Step 2: Choose and upload

1. Choose the language in which you want to appear for your exam.

2. Select 3 choices for your exam centre.

3. Note down your registration number and click on ‘Submit.

4. Upload a scanned copy of your photograph and signature.

Step 3: Payment of application fee

1. Select your bank and enter your details.

2. You can pay using debit or credit card, net banking, CSC e-wallet.

Step 4: Confirmation page

1. This page will mention all the details you have filled out in the application form.

2. Keep a copy of this page saved at all times.