NEET 2021

What Is NEET?

NEET or National Entrance cum Eligibility Test is an entrance exam for medical courses like MBBS, BDS, and Post Graduation in both government and private medical colleges. The NTA – National Testing Agency, the regulatory body for NEET UG Exam,  conducts it every year in various parts of India. This objective question based (MCQ) entrance test is carried in an offline mode with nearly 11-13 lakhs candidates applying every year. The latest news indicates that the number of applications received for NEET 2020 is nearly 15.93 lakhs.

On April 28th, 2016, the Honourable Supreme Court approved the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test(NEET) as a single-level examination. This developed three days before the AIPMT 2016 exam had created havoc amongst medical aspirants who were studying for different medical entrance exams throughout India.Here are the important highlights of NEET 2021.

Table of Contents

• NEET 2021 Eligibility Criteria
• NEET 2021 Syllabus
• NEET 2021 Application Form
• NEET 2021 Exam Pattern
• NEET 2021 Preparation Tips

Before filling NEET 2021 application form, candidates are advised to find out if they are eligible to apply for it. NEET eligibility criteria 2021 has been set by the National Testing Agency and states the basic requirements to appear for the entrance test. The criteria have been summarised in the table given below.

NEET 2021: Important Dates

The important dates for NEET 2021 are mentioned below:

NEET Syllabus 2021 comprises of three subjects – Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Topics covered in these three subjects from Class 10 to Class 12 are all included in the syllabus of NEET 2021. Candidates who wish to appear for the examination are advised to go through the NEET syllabus 2021 before starting their preparation. In this article, we have divided the syllabus of NEET 2021 into two parts, that is, the topics covered in Class 11 and those covered in Class 12. As the official NEET syllabus will be announced with the admission notification in December, candidates can refer to the syllabus given below during the interim period to start their preparation. Along with the syllabus of NEET 2021, this article also includes a list of the books suggested by experts and toppers. Read the complete article to get all the information about the NEET syllabus, chapter-wise weightage and the best books.

NEET 2021 Highlights

NEET 2021 Application Process

NEET 2021 Application Form will be released in the second week of December. The application process will be online and candidates have to register themselves on the official website in order to fill the application.

For successful completion of the NEET 2020 application process, a candidate has to go through the four steps. To help understand the process better, the steps have been elaborated below.

1. Visit the official website, ntaneet.nic.in and register for NEET 2021
2. Fill all the mandatory fields in the online form, including the personal and academic details
3. Upload the required documents such as scanned copies of photographs, signature, left-hand thumb impression and Class 10 Certificate
4. To complete the process, pay the stipulated fee as mentioned below
5. Take a printout of the confirmation page and preserve it for future reference

Documents Required To Apply For NEET 2021:

Documents Required in NEET Application Form 2021

Application Fee for NEET 2021
The application fee can be paid either through online process or offline process

1. Online method – Credit card/Debit card/Paytm/Net banking
2. Offline method – Bank Challan

NEET 2021 Admit Card

NEET admit card 2021 will be released by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Candidates appearing for the examination will be able to download the NEET 2021 admit card using the link given below (will be activated in April). NEET admit card 2021 will be released online and candidates will be able to download it by logging into their registered accounts. They are advised to check the details printed on the NEET 2021 admit card before downloading it. In case of any errors, they must contact the concerned authorities immediately.

NEET 2021 is scheduled to be held on May 2 (tentatively). It is mandatory to carry the admit card of NEET 2021 to the exam centre if one wants to appear for the examination. NEET admit card 2021 will be issued to only those candidates who submit the NEET 2021 application form and the registration fee for it. Merely registering on the official website will not entitle a candidate to receive the NEET 2021 admit card. One must also note that the NEET admit card 2021 will not be sent by post to anyone and can be downloaded online only. To know the important dates, the procedure to download the admit card of NEET and other relevant information, read the complete article.

NEET Admit Card 2021: Important Dates

*Tentative dates, subject to change.

Steps to download the admit card:

• NEET aspirants can download the admit card from the official website (http://www.ntaneet.nic.in/)
• Select NEET admit card 2021
• Fill the required details – application number, date of birth, security pin
• Check for details entered and click on submit
• The screen displays your admit card for NEET
• Verify details
• Download your admit card

According to the exam pattern of NEET 2021, the NEET question paper will comprise of three sections- Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The table given below depicts the section-wise weightage and breakup of the question paper.

NEET 2021 Subject-Wise Weightage

NEET Trends

NEET exam is considered to be one of the biggest and the most sought after exams for medical aspirants with the number of applicants increasing every year. This year it is anticipated to be around 1.6 million candidates. As there is ultimate competition in the number of candidates applying this year, naturally the difficulty level is ought to be high. Hence, this time around applicants should concentrate more on conceptual based questions compared to practice-based. Also, one should not forget that the answer may be simpler than the way questions are framed(tricky questions).
All in all, aspirants are required to focus more on their preparation by referring to previous years’ question papers, sample papers, being well-versed with mock tests and having a clear idea of the syllabus.

NEET 2021 Participating Institutes

NEET, conducted by the NTA is a national level entrance examination for medical and dental aspirants taking place annually. NEET replaced AIPMT in the year 2016. NEET 2021 shall see around 114 colleges participating which includes both private and government colleges. All of these colleges abide by the regulations set out by the Medical Council of India (MCI). Listed below are some of the medical colleges participating in NEET 2021.

NEET 2021 Exam Centres

List of NEET Exam Centres 2021

NEET 2021 Common Service Centres

For candidates who do not have access to the internet or need help in downloading the NEET 2021 admit card, NTA has set up various facilitation centres across the country. These centres aim to help those who do not have access to high-speed internet, especially candidates residing in rural areas.

The CSCs charge a nominal fee for the services provided by them. Refer to the table below for the fee chart.

If candidates want to avail the facilities of a CSC, they will have to locate the nearest CSC. Visit the CSC on a working day between 9.30 am to 6 pm. They must carry all the requisite documents to the CSC. To locate the nearest CSC, visit the official website, csc.gov.in or call 011-24301349/ 18001213468

Dress Code For NEET 2021

Due to a large number of test-takers, the NTA follows strict policies to maintain the discipline and fairness of NEET. Among the important policies is the dress code for NEET 2021. NTA has prescribed a dress code for the examination day along with a list of items that are barred in the examination hall. Below are a few important pointers about the dress code for NEET 2021:

• Light clothes with half sleeves, long sleeves are not permitted
• Ornaments, piercings, etc. are not permitted
• Candidates wearing a customary dress should report to the examination centre at least an hour before the last reporting time
• Slippers, sandals with low heels are permitted. Shoes are not permitted

Owing to the COVID-19 situation in India, NTA is expected to announce a new set of rules for NEET 2021. Masks and sanitisers will become an important part of NEET 2021 dress code. Updates regarding the dress code for NEET 2021 are awaited. 

NEET 2021 Exam Day Guidelines

Exam day guidelines for NEET 2021 aim to help the candidates appearing for the examination have a hassle-free day and keep them stress-free and calm on the D-Day. This year, some additional exam day guidelines will be issued by NTA for NEET. These guidelines will be released in view of the exam being conducted during a pandemic. Meanwhile, candidates can refer to the general guidelines for NEET 2021 exam day that are given below.

What to carry on the exam day?

• NEET 2021 admit card
• Two passport size photographs (preferably same as the one submitted with the application form)
• A valid photo Id proof (Driving Licence, PAN Card, Passport/ Aadhaar card)
• PWD Certificate (if applicable)

What not to carry?

• Stationery items such as textual material (printed or written), bits of papers, Geometry/Pencil Box, Plastic Pouch, Calculator, Pen, Scale, Writing Pad, Pen Drives, Eraser, Calculator, Log Table, Electronic Pen/Scanner, etc.
• Communication devices such as Mobile Phone, Bluetooth, Earphones, Microphone, Pager, Health Band, etc.
• Other items such as Wallet, Goggles, Handbags, Belt, Cap Watch/Wrist Watch, Bracelet, Camera, etc.
• Any eatable item opened or packed, water bottle, tea, coffee, cold drinks, etc.
• Any other item which could be used for unfair means, by hiding communication devices, such as a microchip, camera, Bluetooth device, etc.
• Candidates suffering from diabetes are allowed to carry eatables (with prior intimation), such as sugar tablets/fruits (like banana/apple/orange) and transparent water bottle. However, they will not be allowed to carry packed foods such as chocolate, candy, sandwich and others.

NEET 2021 Result

NEET result 2021 will be announced in the first week of June. The result for NEET 2020 will be uploaded on the official website of NTA. Candidates will be able to check their result by logging into their registered accounts on the official website, ntaneet.nic.in. NTA will also release the NEET cut off marks for this year along with the result. Candidates must note that only those who score above the qualifying cut off will be eligible for admissions through NEET 2021. Refer to the table below to know the category-wise qualifying cut off pre-defined by the Medical Council of India.