NEET 2023 Exam Date Released

NEET 2023 Exam Date Released: The NTA has officially scheduled NEET UG 2023 on May 7th, 2023. Registration window opened on March 6th, 2023 and will close on April 6th, 2023. Admit card for NEET 2023 Exam has been released on May 3rd, 2023 and candidates are required to download them before the exam date.

NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is a pen-and-paper medical entrance test conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to MBBS, BDS and AYUSH courses. It is an all-India pre-medical test which was formerly known as AIPMT (All India Pre-Medical Test). Lakhs of students participate in NEET each year to qualify and seek admissions to approved and recognized medical institutes across the country. NTA considers the scores of NEET-UG 2023 exam to prepare the merit list. Through NEET, approximately 1.75 lakh students will qualify to seek admission to medical colleges.

Before starting preparations for NEET 2023, aspirants must know the basic details of the exam, such as ‘what is NEET 2023 exam?’, expected NEET 2023 exam date, paper pattern of NEET 2023, NEET form date 2023, NEET syllabus 2023, eligibility criteria for NEET 2023, NEET 2023 registration etc. In this article, candidates will find all the required information.

What is the purpose of NEET exam?

NTA has been conducting the NEET (UG) since 2019 with the approval of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Ministry of Education, in pursuance of the direction of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India.

A successful attempt at NEET enables students to avail a seat in any of the medical programmes such as MBBS, BDS, nursing and various AYUSH courses offered in both private and government institutes of India. NEET has emerged as the one-tier national-level entrance test following the “One nation One test” policy that was passed, thus scrapping all the state-level and national-level entrance tests, including AIIMS and JIPMER tests.

Table of Contents

• NEET 2023 Latest updates
• About NEET exam
• NEET 2022 Synopsis
• NEET 2023 Examination Highlights
• When will NEET 2023 be conducted?
• Important dates
• NEET 2023 Eligibility criteria
• NEET 2023 Registrations
• NEET 2023 Exam pattern
• NEET 2023 Syllabus
• NEET 2023 Admit card
• NEET 2023 Examination schedule
• NEET 2023 Question paper and answer keys
• NEET results 2023
• NEET Cut off 2023
• NEET 2023 counselling
• Best books for NEET 2023 preparation
• NEET 2023 Preparation tips
• NEET Exam centres 2023
• FAQs on NEET 2023

• NEET 2023 exam is the qualifying examination for medical programmes (MBBS, BDS etc.) in order for students to pursue medicine in India and overseas
• It is an offline test conducted covering Class 11 and 12 syllabi; a total of 200 multiple choice questions  will be asked – 50 from each subject.
• A candidate must have completed Class 12 with majors in Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects.
• Aspiring candidates who are 17 years of age or shall complete 17 years before December 31st, 2023 are eligible for NEET exam 2023. There is no restriction on the upper age limit and the number of attempts at NEET 2023 exam.

Explore detailed NEET 2023 eligibility criteria and academic qualifications for NEET.

NEET 2022 was conducted on 17 July 2022 for medical aspirants in 497 Indian cities and 14 Cities Outside India. The registration process for the same started on 6th April 2022; application forms were released on the official website of NEET – nta.neet.nic.in. The officials announced the last date for submission of the online application form for NEET – 20th May 2022. NEET 2022 witnessed approximately 18.7 lakh registrations, the highest yet. The results of NEET 2022 were announced on 7th September 2022.

NEET 2023 is to be held on May 7, 2023. Information bulletin to be released.

NEET 2023 Registration will commence with the release of online NEET application forms for 2023. This event is most likely to take place in the month of April 2023. Candidates can check the eligibility criteria for NEET 2023 carefully before applying for NEET 2023 exam.

NEET 2023 is scheduled to be held on May 7, 2023. Aspirants can check the following table to get an idea about the events and probable dates.

Before applying for NEET 2023, candidates must carefully read and understand the minimum age limit, academic qualifications and other details to check their eligibility for NEET 2023 examination.

NEET 2023 Eligibility Criteria

What is the age requirement for NEET 2023 examination?

Candidate has completed 17 years of age at the time of admission or will complete that age on or before 31 December of the year of his/her admission to the first year of the Undergraduate medical Course.

Nationality

Aspirants must be citizens of India, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) or Foreign nationals.

What is the academic qualification for NEET 2023?

Candidates must have passed or must be appearing in Class 12 board examination or equivalent.

Which subjects are necessary to take up NEET?

As mentioned in the Regulations of NMC and DCI, candidates must have passed in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology at the qualifying examination. In addition, one must have secured a rank in the merit list of NEET (UG) – 2023 for admission to Undergraduate Medical Courses.

What percentage is needed in Class 12 to appear for NEET 2023 exam?

Qualifying marks for NEET 2023 – Candidates must have secured a minimum of 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology in the qualifying examination under the general category. The minimum requirement is 40% for those candidates who belong to the SC, ST, and OBC-NCL categories.

What Is New in NEET 2023 exam? – Expected Changes in NEET 2023

Candidates planning to take up NEET exam 2023 can expect a few changes in the upcoming NEET-UG exam since NTA has introduced several changes in the past 2 years.

Some changes introduced earlier were as follows:

• The overall exam duration was increased by 20 minutes in NEET 2022 to a total of 200 minutes (03:20 hours) to be held from 02:00 PM to 05:20 PM (IST).
• Changes in the exam pattern with introduction of section A and section B (having optional questions).
• Qualifying NEET UG exam is a must even for Indian candidates who desire to pursue medicine abroad.
• No restriction on the number of attempts at NEET or any upper age limit. However, minimum age limit restriction must be followed as per corresponding categories.
• To seek admissions in AIIMS and JIPMER institutes, qualifying NEET is a must.
• Scores of NEET shall be accepted for female candidates who wish to pursue nursing programmes at AFMS institutes.
• Added and allocated more exam centres, both in India and abroad (14 cities abroad).
• Examination fee was revised.

To register for NEET 2023 exam, candidates must visit the official website of NTA – https://neet.nta.nic.in/ and fill the online application form. Official notification is released by the officials upon the release of application forms online. The only mode to fill and submit the forms is the online mode. Click on the “Apply Online” link and get directed to filling the application form and commence the registration process.

Simple Steps to Register for NEET 2023 exam – NEET Registration 2023

• Visit https://neet.nta.nic.in/
• To register, go to the ‘New Registration’ tab, provide name, mobile number, email id and other details.
• Fill in the registration form for NEET 2023 exam.
• Fill details – Date of Birth, Category, Nationality, qualification details such as Year of Passing, Percentage of marks, etc., contact details and choice for the exam centre.
• Scanned copies of required documents in specified format must be uploaded.
• Payment of fee
• Confirmation page displayed. Towards process completion, candidates are provided with a provisional application number which would be sent to the registered phone number and email ID.

NEET 2023 Registration Date – NEET Registration 2023

NEET Registration 2023 dates: NTA releases the application forms for NEET 2023 and hence the registration process commences on its official website. Also, an information bulletin for NEET 2023 is released for all the information. NEET 2023 registrations are speculated to commence in the month of April 2023 most likely. Watch this section to get the latest dates of NEET 2023 exam dates.

NEET 2023 Online Application form

NTA releases the online application for NEET 2023 exam on its official website to be filled and submitted in the online mode only. Candidates are advised to keep ready the required documents and details before filling the NEET 2023 form.

• Mobile number and email ID
• Personal and address details with correct spellings as per Class X Certificate
• Details of academics
• Scanned pictures of finger impressions, signatures, and a recent photograph
• Details of the payment (online mode)

Particulars to be filled in the NEET 2023 Online Application Form – NEET Exam application

• • Registration Page – Personal Details, Present Address, Permanent Address, Choose Password, Security Pin
  • Application Page – Personal Details, Educational Details, Additional Details, Parents’ Income Details
  • Uploading Documents

NEET 2023 Form

Documents Required to Apply Online for NEET 2023: NEET 2023 Application Form

While submitting the NEET 2023 online application form, candidates must keep ready the following documents:

Documents required for NEET 2023 application form filling

• Most recent passport-size photograph
• Most recent postcard size photograph
• Signature of the candidate
• Candidate’s thumb impression
• Class 10 marksheet
• Valid ID proof

Specifications of the documents are as follows:

In the following sections, we shall explore NEET form fees – category-wise breakup and payment methods.

NEET Exam Fees 2023

NEET 2023 exam fee is yet to be announced by the officials. NEET 2022, however, saw a change in the application fee. Take a look at the table below for details of the fee structure of NEET 2022.

Mode of Payment of Fee

Application fee payment can be made through the following mode:

• Online method – Credit card/Debit card/Paytm/Net banking
• Processing charges and GST, as applicable, are chargeable (in addition to the examination fee) by the concerned Bank/Payment Gateway Integrator

NEET 2023 Application Form Online Correction

Once the application forms for NEET 2023 exam have been successfully submitted, candidates are provided with a chance to make changes to a few fields through the online mode only during the correction window. Visit the official website regularly to get the latest notifications on the enabling of the correction window facility.

Any correction related to the signature and photograph of the candidate will be intimated through e-mail/SMS and the same will be available in the candidate’s login account. If an additional fee has to be made, the same can be done through net banking or debit/credit card payment.

Find below the latest exam pattern of NEET 2023 as per previous trends. So far there are no changes intimated by the officials. In the event of any revisions in the exam pattern of NEET 2023, this section will be updated accordingly.

NEET Exam 2023 Marking Scheme

Tabulated below is the detailed marking scheme for each subject of NEET along with allocation of marks and total questions asked in each section.

Please note:

• In part A, all questions are compulsory
• In part B, only 10 questions need to be attempted out of 15

NEET 2023 Syllabus – Complete NEET Syllabus 2023 (Latest)

The National Medical Commission (NMC) recommends the syllabus for NEET 2023. The question paper of NEET 2023 will be based on the specified syllabus which is provided on the website of NMC.

As of yet, the syllabus for NEET 2023 exam remains the same. In the event of any revisions/change, the updated syllabus will appear in this section.

Take a look at the syllabus of NEET provided below:

Download NEET 2023 Syllabus PDF

Full NEET New Syllabus 2023 Topic-wise

Detailed NTA NEET 2023 Syllabus – Physics, Chemistry, Biology

NEET Physics Syllabus 2023

Physics section of NEET carries 180 marks, a total of 45 out of 50 questions to be answered. Provided below is the syllabus on which the NEET Physics question paper will be based.

Chemistry Syllabus for NEET 2023 exam

Take a look at the table below for Class 11 and Class 12 Chemistry syllabus of NEET 2023.

NEET Chemistry Syllabus 2023

NEET Syllabus 2023 Biology

Biology section of NEET comprises the maximum number of questions, a total of 90 questions are asked for 360 marks. Both Botany and Zoology questions appear in this section. Take a look at the table below for Class 11 and Class 12 Biology syllabus of NEET.

Also see: How to Score 360/360 in Biology NEET 2023

NEET 2023 Biology Syllabus

Click here for chapter wise details of NEET 2023 syllabus

After successful registration, candidates wait for the official notification by the NTA stating the release of the admit cards for NEET 2023. Hall tickets can be downloaded in the online mode only from the official website – https://neet.nta.nic.in/.

5-Step Process to download NEET Hall ticket for 2023

Step 1: Go to the official website – neet.nta.nic.in

Step 2: “Download Admit Card for NEET (UG) – 2023 is Live Now” – click on this link flashing on the homepage. Next page directs you to “Download NEET 2023 Admit card” link; click on it

Step 3: Enter the details asked – application number, date of birth, security pin

Step 4: Click on the ‘Submit’ button. It will redirect you to the NEET Admit card page

Step 5: You may now download and have a print of the NEET hall ticket for counseling and the admission process

Details on the NEET 2023 Admit card

• Name of the candidate
• Father’s name
• Category
• Roll number
• Photograph
• NEET 2023 Date of Exam
• Duration of exam
• Reporting time
• Venue – exam center and its details

Steps to be taken after downloading the NEET-UG 2023 Admit Card

• Scrupulously check all the entries provided on NEET admit card
• Affix photograph (passport size) in the box given on the printout of the NEET admit card after downloading
• In addition to the admit card, candidates must carry one photograph (passport size) to the exam hall. The affixed photograph shall be matched with the candidate to confirm the identity
• Thoroughly read all the instructions provided on the NEET hall ticket

An increase in the exam duration was a change introduced in NEET exam 2022. NEET exam 2023 aspirants can get an idea of the exact timeline of events from the table provided below:

One of the changes introduced this time is the increase in the duration of the NEET exam. Now, NEET will be conducted for 3 hours and 20 minutes (200 minutes). The exact timeline of events and the examination schedule for NEET 2023 exam is as given below:

NEET Exam Day Guidelines – Code of Conduct and Important Instructions

Candidates are expected to abide by the set of instructions and guidelines put forth by the NTA on the day of examination. The following factors are covered under this section:

• Schedule – Read thoroughly the sequence of events and their timings on the examination day
• Paper pattern and marking scheme – Ensure to have thoroughly understood the pattern and marking scheme of NEET exam
• Barred items – Read about the list of items that are barred from being carried to the examination hall and strictly follow it
• Dress code – Follow the dress code specified by the NTA
• Documents – Carry all the documents as specified to the examination hall without fail (admit card, photos, valid ID proof, certificates if applicable)

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NEET 2023 Question Paper

Candidates can opt for the NEET exam question paper in any of the following 13 languages. The NEET Question paper would be a bilingual paper, i.e., in two languages — one language is English and the other is the language preferred and selected by the candidate. The language of preference can be – Marathi, Kannada, Hindi, Urdu, Assamese, Oriya, Bengali, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi and Malayalam. NEET exam candidates who prefer to take up exams in any medium apart from English and Hindi will be provided with a question paper in their preferred vernacular language and in English as well.

The table below provides information on exam centres based on the medium of question papers.

NEET 2023 Answer keys

NEET 2023 answer keys shall be released by the official authorities on the official website usually 2-3 weeks after the exams have been conducted. However, students can get an idea of their performance by referring to unofficial websites for the answer keys. Along with answer keys, OMR response sheets will also be uploaded.

At first, a provisional set of answer keys are released for students to check and challenge the answer keys in case of any discrepancies. Challenges are reviewed by NTA officials, if found accurate, corrections are made in accordance and a final set of answer keys are released after corrections. This shall be treated as the final set of answer keys.

How to Calculate NEET 2023 Score?

Follow the below steps to calculate your NEET score:

• • Candidates can match their responses, as given in the OMR sheet, with the official release of answer keys after it has been released
  • Ensure that the question paper code and the NEET answer key are the same before you begin to tally. You can know the code; it is provided at the top of the pages of both the OMR sheet and the answer key
  • Candidates will have to then compute both the correct and incorrect responses to estimate their probable NEET score. Award 4 marks for each correct response
  • If you have marked more than one answer for a single question, take that to be null, do not count that and allot zero marks to it

Marking scheme is as given below –

Use this formula to find your NEET exam score –

NEET 2023 Score = [{4 * Number of correct responses} – {1 * Number of incorrect responses}]

NTA declares results on its official website neet.nta.nic. To check and download results, candidates must provide details such as their date of birth and roll number. NEET scorecard displays NEET cut-off marks, total marks scored, percentile, AIR, marks scored in each subject (PCB), AIQ Rank (All India Quota), and category rank.

Those candidates clearing the announced cut-off marks will be included in the All India Merit list. The AIQ (All India Quota) list will be prepared for qualified candidates opting for admissions under the AIQ category.

How to check NEET exam 2023 results?

• Visit NTA’s official website http://ntaneet.nic.in/
• Enter your Application Number and D.O.B/password (same details as that entered during NEET exam 2023 registration) and click the ‘Submit’ button.
• Result is displayed.
• Download and save your scorecard.

Also see: NEET exam Rank predictor

NEET Cut-off is the minimum score a candidate must secure to successfully qualify for medical counseling. The regulatory body for NEET, the NTA (National Testing Agency), announces the NEET Cut-off marks along with the declaration of results.

The NEET exam 2022 cut-off for unreserved category was 715-117. NEET cut-off marks are different for students belonging to different categories. Those candidates who score marks equal to the cut-off or more in their respective categories will qualify to secure an All India Rank (AIR).

For NEET exam 2023 aspirants to get an idea of previous trends, a table providing details of NEET cut-off from 2022 and 2021 is provided. You can take a look:

NEET 2022 Cut-off

NEET 2021 Cut-off

Factors Deciding NEET exam Cut-off

Every year NTA announces NEET cut-off for different categories; it differs every year based on different aspects. The factors which decide NEET cut-off are as follows:

• Total students appearing for NEET exam
• Availability of seats
• The difficulty level of the NEET exam question paper
• Marking Scheme and NEET cut-off trends from previous years
• Reservation policy of the government as per category

NTA announces NEET results a few weeks after NEET exam concludes. The counseling process commences then onwards. The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) conducts counseling for 15% All India Quota (AIQ). Counseling for the remaining 85% state quota seats is conducted individually by corresponding state counseling officials. Only those candidates who have cleared the NEET cut-off announced that year are eligible to apply for the counseling process. To participate in counseling, aspirants must register through the online mode.

15% MBBS and BDS seats in Medical colleges are reserved for the All India Quota. Also, 85% of seats are State Quota. As per the report issued by the Medical Council of India, there are around 845 medical colleges that offer 1,03,877 seats under NEET-UG score across the country.

Also Check: NEET Exam Centre

Top Medical Colleges in India

Here is the list of top 10 Medical Colleges in India that accepts NEET score.

Top Government Medical Colleges in India

Here is the list of Top Government Medical Colleges in India as per previous statistics (subject to change).

Best Books for NEET 2023 Physics, Chemistry, Biology

One of the most common questions that crosses the minds of NEET 2023 aspirants is ‘What are the best books for NEET preparation 2023?’ NCERT is your answer. Toppers over the years and NEET experts with decades of experience highly recommend and suggest mastering NCERT content for NEET exam. Syllabus of NEET comprises NCERT content from Class 11 and Class 12. Once students clearly understand concepts provided in NCERT syllabus, concepts can be built upon and any type of question can be answered.

Most toppers believe that the NCERT content and previous years question papers are the key to success in NEET exam. The clear answer to the above-mentioned question is NCERT, that is the best book for NEET preparation and to successfully crack NEET exam with great scores. Alongside this, one must also refer to related resources to be able to answer any type of question asked in the NEET 2023 examination.

Take a look at the best books for NEET 2023 preparation.

Best Books for NEET Biology Preparation

Best Books for NEET Chemistry Preparation

Best Books for NEET Physics Preparation

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How to Prepare for NEET 2023?

NEET exam preparation must start with a solid strategy in place along with the right guidance. Preparation starts with knowing the basics of NEET, exam pattern, syllabus, marking scheme etc. for NEET 2023. Question paper for NEET exam 2023 will be based on the Class 11 and 12 NCERT syllabus with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as the subjects.

Check detailed article: Preparation Tips for NEET exam 2023

Here are some tips that can help you get started with your NEET preparation for 2023:

• Start with preparing a timetable as per convenience – divide time equally for all subjects.
• Understand the syllabus. Master NCERT content.
• Prepare your own notes.
• Know important topics from each chapter, the weightage of chapters for each subject. Prioritize in accordance.
• Focus on conceptual clarity especially in subjects like Physics.
• Refer to previous years’ question papers and solve as many questions as possible.
• Refer to NCERT books and related resources to solve any question.
• Solve sample papers and take up mock tests regularly.
• Get your doubts cleared and analyze your performance frequently.
• Seek expert guidance if required.
• Maintain a healthy lifestyle – eat healthy and get enough rest.

See also:NEET Notes for All Chapters – Physics, Chemistry, Biology

NEET 2023 Exam centres

NEET 2022 saw significant changes when it came to exam centres. The exam was conducted in several new centres and cities. NEET was conducted in 3570 exam centres located in 497 cities throughout the country including 14 cities abroad for the first time.

The newly added 14 examination centres outside India are located in the following cities:

• • Muscat
  • Riyadh
  • Sharjah
  • Bangkok
  • Dubai
  • Kuwait City
  • Doha
  • Kuala Lumpur
  • Manama
  • Abu Dhabi
  • Singapore
  • Colombo
  • Kathmandu
  • Lagos

How many NEET exam centres can be selected?

During the NEET 2023 registration process while filling the form, candidates are provided with the option to select four convenient cities of their choice in order of their priority as per convenience. Candidates can select city codes of their own city or from neighbouring cities of their state of residence. Make note that one is allowed to select cities from their state only and not out of their state of residence or far away cities in some other state. NTA does not take charge in case of any inconvenience caused as a result of inappropriate city code selection by candidates.

How to get 650+ in NEET 2023 exam?

The answer to this question is simple, NCERT content must be known line by line — no shortcuts, tricks or substitutes for this. Alongside that, smart work, as opposed to hard work, is a must. To score 650+ in a highly competitive test like NEET is a tough task but certainly achievable.

Here is a checklist you can use to chalk out a plan to score more than 650+ in NEET 2023 and pursue medicine in your dream medical college:

1. Why NEET? – Know your purpose

Firstly, be passionate and dedicated towards your goal of cracking NEET with a great score

2. Prepare a well-thought-out plan

Frame a timetable accommodating all subjects, allocating equal attention to all. Each chapter is important, every mark is crucial for your rank

3. Understand the exam pattern and marking scheme

180 questions are to be answered and a total of 720 marks can be scored. 45 questions are to be attempted from each section – Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology. To score 650 marks, one must get at least 163 questions correct

4. Know the NEET syllabus inside out

Recall and revise all topics of chapters; do not miss out on a single topic. Go through and solve Chapter-wise and Topic-wise questions after understanding concepts.

5. NEET books

NCERT is the best resource to crack NEET with a 650+ score. Master all concepts and then move to solve questions from related sources for each subject.

6. Practice is the key

Solve as many questions during preparation so that in the main exam, you can easily target to correctly answer 170 questions. NEET has negative marking, so extra care is to be taken while answering. Solve as many sample papers and previous years’ question papers as possible, take up mock tests every day

7. Use learning aids

Make mind maps and diagrammatic representation of information for longer retention. We know that reading and remembering concepts and their timely retrieval from such vast syllabus is not feasible. Hence, wherever possible, use flowcharts, diagrams, mind maps/spidergram, mnemonics, etc., and make learning efficient and effortless.

8. Decode previous years’ question papers

If you have a closer look at the previous years’ papers from several years, you will notice a pattern. The pattern of repeated questions, recurrent concepts, important chapters, etc. This information can help you predict the possible topics and questions in the upcoming test. Seek the assistance of your seniors/teachers if need be.

9. Performance analysis

On a regular basis, compare and analyze your performance. Reward yourself for accomplishments and make note of your weaker areas and put in double the efforts to improve.

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