NEET 2023 Overview
Lakhs of students take part in NEET every year. NEET or National Eligibility cum Entrance Test is a national-level medical entrance test. It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admissions to medical courses in recognized and approved medical institutes across the country.
As per the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, Section 14, NEET stands as the common and uniform medical entrance test for UG medical courses across all the medical institutes, administered under any law. Following this, admissions to AIIMS and JIPMER institutes are also under NEET.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for MBBS, AYUSH, veterinary and nursing courses. As per the latest news, NEET 2023 has released the NEET 2023 application forms on 6th March 2023. The last date to apply for NEET 2023 is April 6. As per the latest NEET 2023 schedule, NEET 2023 exam is to be held on May 7. Candidates, who desire to appear in NEET (UG) – 2023, may see the detailed Information Bulletin by clicking on the given link :
NEET Highlights – What’s New?
The Medical Council of India has introduced some changes in NEET on the recommendation of the Union Health Ministry. Take a look at the changes implemented:
- NEET application fee has been revised. As per the NEET application fee details, the registration fees for general category has been increased by 100 and candidates have to pay Rs. 1,700. The aspirants residing outside India have to pay Rs 9,500. For EWS/ OBC- NCL category, the fee has been fixed to Rs 1,600 and SC/ ST/ PH- Rs 1000.
- The authority has reduced the NEET exam cities. As per the official notification, there will be a total of 485 NEET exam cities in India and 14 outside India. The foreign countries include the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Thailand, Sri Lanka, Qatar, Nepal, Malaysia, Kuwait, Nigeria, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Singapore.
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NTA has changed NEET tie-breaking rule. NTA has removed the age and NEET UG application number to determine the NEET 2023 tie-breaking policy. As per the latest change, if two or more candidates score the same in NEET UG 2023 entrance exam, the authority will follow the given below procedure in tie-breaking policy.
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Candidates securing higher marks/percentile score in biology (botany and zoology) in NEET exam will be given first prbeference.
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Candidates with higher marks/percentile score in chemistry will be given next preference.
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Followed by, candidates obtaining higher marks/percentile score in physics in the exam.
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The next preference will be given to candidate with less proportion of the number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in all the subjects.
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Candidates with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Biology (Botany and Zoology) will be preferred.
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If the tie is not resolved, candidates with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in chemistry will secure rank.
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In case tie still remains, candidates with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in physics in the test.
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The authority has made a few additions to NEET 2023 UG:
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Candidates will be required to upload their present and permanent address proof while filing the NEET application form 2023. The address proof will include Aadhaar card, domicile certificate, passport, voter ID.
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Documents (permanent and present address) are to be merged and uploaded in a single pdf file. If both addresses are same, then the same document is enough. If a candidate is staying in a rented accommodation, he/she can upload their rent agreement for proof of present address.
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If the mobile number provided by a candidate is international, then an additional number also needs to be provided. Mobile number and e-mail address of the parent or guardian are also mandatory. A copy of the confirmation page, scanned copy of OMR and a copy of the score card will be sent to the registered e-mail address of the candidates.
NEET 2023 Exam Dates
| Event | Corresponding Dates |
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| Release of Notification | March 6, 2023 |
| Release of NEET Application Form 2023 | March 6, 2023 |
| Last date to fill NEET Application Form | April 6, 2023 |
| Last date of fee payment | April 6, 2023 |
| Application form correction | To be announced |
| NEET admit card 2023 | To be announced |
| NEET 2023 exam date | May 7, 2023 |
| NEET 2023 issuance of answer key | To be announced |
| NEET 2022 Result date and Time | To be announced |
| Commencement of NEET UG Counselling | To be announced |
NEET 2023 Exam Timings
| Timing and Duration of Examination | 2:00 PM to 5:20 PM |
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| Last Entry to the Examination Centre | 1:30 Pm |
| Sitting on the seat in the Examination Hall | 1:15 Pm Onwards |
| Announcement of important instructions and checking of admit card by invigilator | 1:15 Pm to 1:45 Pm |
| Distribution of Test Booklet by the invigilator | 1:45 Pm |
| Writing of particulars on the test booklet by the Candidate | 1:50 Pm |
| Test Commence | 2:00 PM |
| Test Concludes | 5:20 PM |
NEET Exam Pattern 2023 – Highlights
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