NEET 2021: Application (Delayed?), Exam Dates, Syllabus (Reduced?)
NEET 2021 will be conducted in the first week of May 2021 through offline (Pen & paper) mode. NTA (National Testing Agency) is the agency which is responsible for organizing NEET entrance test every year. It is a national level entrance test conducted to offer admission into MBBS /BDS courses.
The application process of NEET 2021 will get started in the first week of December 2020. In this article, we have provided complete details related to NEET 2021 application form, exam dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, etc.
NEET 2021 Highlights
Is NEET exam cancelled for 2021? – No
When can I register for NEET 2021? – November/December, Check application form
Is NEET syllabus reduced for 2021? – Yes (Around 30% may be reduced), Check syllabus
Single National Level Medical Exam? – Yes
NEET 2021 Online or Offline? – Offline
Twice in a Year? No (But planning to conduct)
What is Passing Mark for NEET 2021? 120 to 180 out of 720 (approx for Gen), Check exam pattern
Can I get admission in MBBS with 400 marks in NEET? Yes (quite good score for first-tier private colleges but a bit low for Govt colleges. 480+ is good score for Govt colleges)
Exam Dates Application Form Eligibility
NEET 2021 Exam Dates
Students can know below complete NEET Exam dates related to various events like application process, application correction, admit card, etc.
| Events | Dates 2021 (Tentative) |
| Release of Application | 1st week of December 2020 |
| End of application process | Last week of December 2020 |
| Correction window opens | 3rd week of January 2021 to last week of January 2021 |
| Availability of Admit card | 4th week of March 2021 |
| NEET 2021 Exam | 1st week of May 2021 |
| Availability of Answer key | 2nd week of May 2021 |
| Declaration of Result | 1st week of June 2021 |
| Starting of Counselling | 2nd week of June 2021 |
NEET 2021 Application Form
Know complete details related to NEET 2021 Application Form in the below given section:
- NEET 2021 Application process will be completely carried out through online mode. No other mode for application will be entertained.
- Candidates are advised to submit only one application form as multiple application submission may lead to rejection of form.
- Students at the time of registration are instructed to register with their valid email id and mobile number as all the communication or other details will be sent to it.
- The application process will go through various steps – Online registration, filling up of details in the application, uploading of scanned image of photograph & signature, making payment of application fee and printing of application & fee payment receipt.
- Students, who have made mistakes while filling the application form of NEET, will be able to make correction in the details of application from third week of January 2021 to last week of January 2021.
- Sending of printed application form to the board will not be required.
Application Fee:
Payment Mode: NEET 2021 Application fee payment can be done through online & offline mode. For online mode, it will be possible through debit/ credit card or net banking method. For offline mode, fee payment will be possible through SBI E-challan facility at any SBI branch.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / OBC category | Rs.1400 |
| ST/ SC/ PWD/ Transgender category | Rs.750 |
NEET 2021 Application Correction
The applicants of NEET 2021 will be able to make correction in the NEET application form. The NEET Application correction will be possible from third week to last week of January 2021. Students will be able to make correction through online mode.
The correction in the details of application will be allowed only in some of the fields. The complete details related to editable and non-editable fields will be informed by the candidates on the website. Also students will be informed regarding correction on their mail id & phone number through SMS.
NEET 2021 Eligibility Criteria
Students must check complete details related to NEET Eligibility in the below given section before applying for it:
Nationality:
- Candidates who are Indian Nationals/ PIO/ NRIs/ OCI/ Foreign nationals are eligible to apply through NEET for admission in various Medical/ Dental institutions as per the framed regulations.
- Foreign nationals are required to confirm their eligibility clauses from respective Medical or Dental College of the state.
- J&K migrants are eligible to apply under the 15% All India Quota only through self declaration basis.
Age Criteria:
- Applicant must have completed 17 years of age during admission or before 31st December of the year of admission.
- There will be no upper age limit to apply for NEET.
- There is no limit on number of attempts to apply for NEET.
Qualification:
- Qualifying Exam: Students should have passed 12th level or its equivalent from a recognized board or university.
- Qualifying Subjects: Students should have passed with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Biotechnology and English as mandatory subjects in 12th
- Qualifying Marks: Candidates in the 10+2 level should have obtained 50% marks taken together in PCB. Those who belong to unreserved/ ST/SC/OBC category should have obtained 40% marks and for PWD candidates, it is 45% marks.
- Foreign nationals: Students who have been educated abroad and are planning to take admission in medical colleges of India should have passed their 12th level with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Biotechnology & English subjects with 50% marks recognized by AIU as per MCI regulations.
- Appearing: Students appearing in the 12th level exams will be also eligible to apply for NEET.
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What should I Study for NEET? Check Exam Pattern & Syllabus
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NEET 2021 Exam Pattern
Students can know details about NEET Exam pattern in the below given section:
- Mode of Paper: The NEET 2021 paper will be held in offline – Pen and paper mode.
- Language: Paper will be available in various languages – English, Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali, Tamil, Marathi, Odia, Assamese, Telugu, Urdu and Kannada.
- Time Duration: 3 hours will be given to complete the paper.
- Type of Questions: The paper will have objective type of questions.
- Number of questions: There will be total of 180 questions in the paper.
- Total Marks: The exam will be of total 720 marks.
- Marking Scheme: 4 marks will be given for each correct answer. For each incorrect answer, 1 mark will be deducted.
Know distribution of questions and marks for NEET paper in the below given table:
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks |
| Physics | 45 | 180 |
| Chemistry | 45 | 180 |
| Biology (Botany or zoology) | 90 (45 – 45 each) | 360 |
| Total | 180 questions | 720 marks |
NEET 2021 Syllabus
The Syllabus of NEET 2021 will be prescribed by Medical Council of India (MCI). Students will be able to prepare for the entrance test from Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects studied in 11th and 12th level.
Below candidates can check some of the important topics that may be included in the NEET Syllabus:
Physics:
It will contain Laws of Motion, Electromagnetic Waves, Electrostatic, Behavior of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory, Electronic Devices, Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation, Properties of Bulk Matter, etc.
Chemistry:
Some topics will be some basic concept of chemistry, Hydrogen, Equilibrium, Alcohols, Electro Chemistry, P-Block Elements, Surface Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Phenols and Ethers, etc.
Biology:
Some basic topics will be Human Physiology, Reproduction, Plant Physiology, Cell Structure and Function, Ecology & Environment, Diversity in Living World, Biology and Human Welfare, etc.
NEET 2021 Preparation Tips
Students can know various NEET preparation tips below which will help them in qualifying the exam with a good score:
- Know complete information about the NEET syllabus and exam pattern. Also, briefly understand the marking pattern of the exam.
- Solve sample papers and take mock tests to analyze the preparation standard of NEET.
- Prepare for the exam through good source of study material which is highly recommended by the teachers and other experienced professionals.
- Make notes and write down all the important points. Don’t forget to go through these notes.
- Make timetable for exam preparation & follow it in a disciplined manner for exam preparation.
Also Check:
NEET Exam Instructions & Dress Rules
FAQS (Frequently Asked Questions)
NEET 2021 Admit Card
Students will be able to download NEET admit card in the fourth week of March 2021. NEET admit card can be downloaded by online mode from NTA website. The admit card will not be provided to the students by post and can only be obtained by entering their login details.
The copy of admit card in PDF format will be also sent to the candidates in their registered mail id. Students should also check complete details present in the admit card to be true and accurate. In case of mistake in any of the details present in the admit card, students must contact officials to get it corrected before the exam date.
NEET 2021 Answer Key
NTA will release NEET answer key in the second week of May 2021 by online mode on the website. The answer key will be released first in provisional basis. A link will be provided on the website to download the answer key along with the OMR answer sheets. Students will be also allowed to make challenges against the answer key.
For each challenged question, students will be required to pay sum of Rs.1000 as processing fee. Fee can be paid by the students through online mode. Students will get refund of this fee if the challenge made by candidate will be found true. After this, final answer key will be released on the website.
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NEET 2021 Cut Off
NEET Cut Off will be decided based on various factors – difficulty level of the exam, number of candidates appearing for exam, performance of the students in the test, etc. The cut off will be released with the release of result or after it.
The expected cut off marks of NEET 2021 as per the latest trends is 50% marks for general candidates, 45% marks for PH candidates and 40% for reserved category candidate.
NEET 2021 Result
To get NEET 2021 Result, students will be required to enter their login details – Roll number & date of birth. The result will be made available through online mode in the first week of June 2021. The result will be prepared and published on the basis of revised answer key released by the authority.
Category wise result sheet will not be prepared and published on the website. Also, the authority will not be responsible for providing the result through offline mode. After result will be displayed online students must print it for further use in admission procedure.
NEET 2021 Merit List
After the result announcement the NEET merit list will be displayed online on the website. The merit list will be prepared by NTA as per the directions of DGHS, DCI and MCI. As per the merit list of NEET UG, the admission will be done based on AII India Rank for admission into MBBS and BDS courses.
A merit list will be displayed by NTA containing the name of successful candidates who have opted for 15% All India quota seats.
NEET 2021 Reservation
Reservation will be applicable for various categories and cast as per the rules and regulations prescribed by the Government. The criteria for reservation of seats in various government medical colleges under 15% All India quota will be:
| Category | Reservation |
| ST | 7.5% |
| SC | 15% |
| OBC | 27% |
| PWD | 5% |
NEET 2021 Counselling
NEET Counselling will get started in the second week of June 2021 through online mode. The counseling of NEET is organized by MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) and MOHFW (Ministry of Health & Family Welfare). Centralized counselling is organized every year by MCC for the NEET qualified candidates.
In the counselling process, students will have to register for counselling, make choice and lock it, allotment of seat and report at the allotted college. Students also have to submit their original /photocopies of documents or certificates. These documents are:
- 10th & 12th Passing Certificate
- Mark Sheets
- NEET Rank Card/ Rank Letter
- NEET Admit Card
- Category Certificate (If Applicable)
- 8 Passport size photograph
- Birth Certificate
- Provisional Allotment Letter
- Identity Proof, etc.
If you have any other query regarding NEET 2021, you can ask your query in the comments section given below.
I study in class 9th and I want to give NEET exam can I give
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Kindly let me know if NEET exam centres are in Canada or America for 2021.
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12th with additional biology
Eligible for neet
Bio additional subject eligible for NEET exam 2021?
You must check NEET Eligibility article.
whats the difference between marksheets and 10th and 12th passing certificate??
Kya hua exam Nahi hoga
Any official information about it is not yet released. It can be delay.
Sir , Neet reduced syllabus for 2021 .
Yes, Around 30% may be reduced.
Sir, is birth certificate is must for neet ???
Thank you
Sir I have got 46 41 75 in physics chemistry and biology in 12 ISC. Is it eligible for neet entrance.
in the qualification column it is given as ” for PWD it is 45% ”
please may i know whats this PWD refer to?
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Bsc Nursing selection by neet exam
Am now 17 am I eligible to apply neet exam
You must have complete 17 years of age as on 31st December 2020.
I have studying in 12th with pcb from NIOS board am i eligible for neet 2021 plz help me sir plz
You must go through NEET Eligibility article.
What about Neet 2020
if we get our rank like 6000 will we get seats in mbbs or bds
You can check previous year cut off.
What will be the qualification code for repeaters ?
my birth date is 24th August 2004.I’m eligible for the exam of 2o21
Sir, biology is additional subject. Am i capable for neet.
Sir, biology is additional subject. Can i capable for neet.
should i start reading for neet 2021 now or to wait till the new syllabus gets updated
For now you can start studying from 12th syllabus & topics and clear your basic concepts.
I am an NRI, I have taken Chemistry, Biology, and Physics over the span of two years. In 11th I took Chemistry and physics and in 12th I’m taking Biology. Am I eligible for the exam?
Yes, you can apply.
I’m a graduate, completed my BAMS degree … Can i apply for neet 2021?
You must go through NEET Eligibility Criteria article.
UG completed graduate can apply for NEET 2021
I want to upload army reservation form .. How and when can i upload it ….
I am from Andhra Pradesh and Indian citizen and studying Indian school abroad(Malaysia) of CBSC board affiliated , (10th&12th).Our permanent address is in Andra pradesh. Am i eligible to get seat 85% quota of Andra Pradesh or 15% of AIC. Please reply
How much students will appear in 2021 NEET exam? approximatel
I am 40 years can I apply neet 2021
IS NEET IS COMPULSORY FOR BSC NURSING
Sir,can a maths students eligibility to neet 2021
Students should have passed with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Biotechnology and English as mandatory subjects in 12th.
Age criteria for 2021 NEET exam
I born in may2004 am I eligible for NEET 2021 exam
I am Jegan ,i am going to be 30 years old and i have completed paramedical course and working for past 10 years now , Am i eligible to appear for NEET exam 2021? As I wanted to be a doctor since the day i finished schooling due to financial and other circumstances didn’t allow me to pursue that, so i am planning to appear at least now and fulfill my dream if god willing, kindly looking for the response.
Sir now i am study in bums second year kaya main neet ka exam desakti hu
As per the given guideline of Neet, students appearing for the exam should be min 17-year old before 20 December and I’m currently in 12th but 16 year old and I won’t be 17 year before 20 December. I will be 17 in April 2021. can I appear for meet 2021?
What if someone had appeared with no science subject in class X, taken a shift in class XII passed with PCB from Bihar board of open school & examination, eligible for NEET to appear?
We need tweleth pass entrance date of bsc nurse in army ,navy , air force
We need tweleth pass entrance date in army ,navy , air force
If PCM with fourth sub is Biology in class- XII, am I eligible for NEET?
What documents are required for neet exams.
Sir plZz say me upper age limit in2020 my age is 25 plzzzz rply
Lower age limit will be 17 years on or before 31st December 2020. There is no upper age limit criteria.
In 2021 I will b in 5th sem of graduation (bsc) will be I eligible۔۔۔۔۔plz reply dena ۔۔۔۔۔۔۔becoz I am preparing ۔۔۔۔۔۔۔
Sir mene 12 th m 49% aye the obc kya me neet de skti hu?
Sir my dob is 1998 so I’m eligible 2021 neet exam or not sir pls reply me
I need regular information regarding NEET PG 2021
You can visit the NEET PG 2021 article regularly for updates.
Kindly let me know if 39yr old can apply for NEET
There will be no upper age limit to apply for NEET. You can apply if you fullfill the complete eligibility provided in the article.
What is the syllabus for 2021
It will be released later.
I am going to complete 17yrs in the month of February. Am I able to appear for NEET 2021??
My current age is 26 yrs ol Am i eligible for neet ug 2021??
There is no upper age limit. For other eligibility you must NEET Eligibility Criteria article.
Is there any quota for Bharatnatyam and NCC in neet ??
Done with 12th boards in 2020 want to appear for neet 2021.
Am I doing something wrong by dropping my one year for preparation
What is the link for the submission of application form for NEET 2021
Application form for NEET 2021 will commenced in year 2021.
iam from leh ladakh so will i get all india quota because there is no college and we are ST
I completed my 12th in year 2016 and I am college dropper for 4 year can I eligible in neet 2021?
will neet 2021 be held as 2 exams and how hard will the questions be since aiims and jipmer is cancelle??
After NEET exam can I get medical seat anywhere in India of my choice. I am from Andhra Pradesh and studying Indian school abroad.
Thanks
Sir I am state Himachal category obc but I amount 1400rs paid.you saying not state category allowed. National category allowed. I paid 100 rupees paid why.
what documents are reqd for NEET exams ??