NEET UG
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) is the sole entrance examination for admission to MBBS, BDS, and other undergraduate medical courses in approved/recognized medical/dental and other colleges/institutes in India.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects.
- Minimum aggregate marks in PCB: 50% for General category, 40% for SC/ST/OBC, and 45% for General-PH.
- Minimum age limit is 17 years as of December 31 of the year of admission.
- There is no upper age limit for appearing in NEET UG.
Exam Details & Pattern
- Mode: Offline (Pen and Paper based)
- Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Total Questions: 200 (180 to be attempted)
- Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology
- Marking Scheme: +4 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect answer
- Total Marks: 720
Preparation Tips
Master the NCERT textbooks for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
Take regular mock tests to improve time management and accuracy.
Focus on high-weightage topics based on previous years' trends.
Maintain a consistent revision schedule to retain complex concepts.
Top Institutions
- 1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
- 2. Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
- 3. Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
- 4. National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore
- 5. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry
Career Paths
- Medical Practitioner (MBBS)
- Dental Surgeon (BDS)
- Ayurvedic Doctor (BAMS)
- Homeopathic Doctor (BHMS)
- Veterinary Doctor (BVSc & AH)
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