NEET 2024 application process has been reopened on April 9. Document upload is an important stage in the NEET 2024 application form completion. It is important to know the list of documents required along with their correct formats and sizes. This article brings a detailed account of the documents required for NEET 2024.
List of Documents Required for NEET 2024 Application Form
NEET 2024 application form was rereleased by NTA on April 9, 2024. The last date to fill and submit the NEET application form 2024, including the documents upload, was April 10, 2024. If you are among those who are planning to appear for NEET 2024 must be aware of the NEET application form 2024 documents required.
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Q: Till when can I pay the NEET 2025 application fee?
NTA is expected to conduct the NEET 2025 application process from March to April 2025. Candidates are given the opportunity to pay the NEET application fee for a couple of more hours after the conclusion of the registration process. Last year, the application or the registration window closed at 10.50 PM, after which the application fee could be paid till 11.50 PM on the same date.
It is important to complete the NEET 2025 application process by paying the requisite application fee. Unless a candidate pays the application fee, the process will not be considered to be complete and he/she will not be eligible to appear for the exam. After paying the application fee, candidates have to save and print the NEET 2025 application confirmation slip till the end of the admission process.
Q: When did the NEET registration 2024 process conclude?
The NEET registration 2024 process was conducted for little over a month. Started on February 9, 2024, the date of concluding the NEET 2024 registration process was March 16, 2024. Although originally the last date of NEET 2024 registration was March 9, but was extended till March 16, 2024. NTA also reopened the application process from April 9 to April 10. Based on multiple candidate and stakeholders requests, NTA decided to extend and later reopen the NEET 2024 application process.
Q: Will there be a change in the NEET application fee for 2025?
It is expected that the NEET 2025 application fee will remain the same as last year. Last year also there was no change in the NEET 2024 application fee. The fee remained the same across all categories. The application fee has to be paid online through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI and Paytm modes. Unless a candidate paid the fee as per his/her category, the NEET application process would not be considered complete and he/she will not be able to appear for the exam.
Prior to listing down the NEET documents required, you need to know the broad process to apply for the NEET 2024. The first step is to register, which will generate the credentials such as the application number and password. Following this, you have to fill up the NEET 2024 application form. Document upload is one of the most crucial stages of the application form and a lot of applicants face a hindrance at this stage, either due to the lack of the right documents, or the format or sizes. To help you with this, we are listing down not only the NEET application form 2024 documents required but the right file format and size and other important guidelines as well.
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List of Documents Required for NEET 2024 Application Form
Take a look at the NEET application form 2024 documents required.
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Passport size photograph
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Postcard size photograph
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Left and right-hand fingers and thumb impression
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Signature
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Person With Benchmark Disability (PwBD) Certificate (if applicable)
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Citizenship certificate (applicable for NRI/OCI/Foreign citizen candidates)
Documents Not Required for NEET 2024 Application Form:
Here we bring the list of documents that are not required to be uploaded this year, but were needed last year:
- Class 10 Pass Certificate
- Permanent and Present Address Proof
- Category Certificate (for Reserved category candidates)
NEET 2024 Application Form Documents Required Size and Formats
NTA has defined specific file formats and file sizes for each of the documents required for the NEET UG 2024 application form. Unless the dimension requirements are met, the files will not be uploaded. The following table brings the file format and sizes for each of the required documents.
| Documents |
Size & Format |
|---|---|
| Scanned Photograph |
10 KB to 200 KB (passport size) 4"x6", 10 KB to 200 KB (postcard size) JPG/JPEG |
| Scanned Signature |
4 KB to 30 KB JPG/JPEG |
| Scan of left and right-hand fingers and thumb impressions |
10 KB to 200 KB JPG/JPEG |
| Citizenship Certificate or Embassy Certificate |
50 KB to 300 KB |
| Person With Benchmark Disability (PwBD) Certificate |
50 KB to 300 KB |
| Citizenship Certificate |
50 KB to 300 KB |
Guidelines for NEET UG 2024 Application Form Photograph Upload
Apart from complying with the document file format and size, candidates should also follow the guidelines shared by NTA in terms of uploading the photograph, signature and left and right-hand fingers and thumb impressions.
Q: The session expired while submitting the application form for NEET. What should I do?
Candidates filling the NEET application form had to fill and submit it within 30 minutes of logging into the registered account. Also, they had to keep saving each section of the application form to avoid filling it again if the session expires. To ensure completing the form in under 30 minutes, it was advised to keep all the information handy. Also, candidates had to save each stage of the NEET 2024 application form. In case of session expiry, they had to login again and resume the NEET application process.
Q: How can I be sure that NTA has received the application fee?
After the NEET application fee payment is processed successfully, a confirmation page opens on the screen. This is the confirmation of the fact that the NEET application fee has been received by the NTA. This has to be saved and printed for future reference. Candidates also receive the NEET application confirmation through email and SMS at their registered email address and mobile number. In case the amount is deducted and the application confirmation is not received, then candidates are advised to contact NTA and the payment aggregators at the Helpline Numbers given in the information bulletin within the stipulated timing. Otherwise, they have to log in and try to pay the fee once again after a while.
Q: Will the NEET 2025 application form submission last date extend?
Yes, there is a high chance of NTA to extend the last date of NEET 2025 application form submission. As per past years' trends, NTA extends or reopens the NEET application window every year, either as a response to student requests or due to some external factors such as server errors or non-functioanlity of exam website. However, candidates are advised not to wait till the last minute, or wait for the extension of application last date, and complete the process at the earliest possible.
Last year, NTA released the NEET 2024 application form on February 9, 2024. The last date to register and pay the application fee was extended from March 9, 2024, to March 16, 2024, 10.50 PM. NTA reopened the NEET 2024 application window from April 9 to April 10, 2024, based on student and stakeholder requests.
Q: What are some common mistakes to avoid while filling the NEET application form?
Here are some common mistakes to avoid while filling the NEET application form:
- Not reading the instructions carefully: Before filling the application form, it is important to read the instructions carefully.
- Not providing correct information: Candidates should provide correct and accurate information while filling the application form.
- Not uploading proper documents: Candidates should upload proper and clear scanned copies of their photograph, signature, and other required documents. The documents should be in the specified format and size.
- Paying the application fee: Candidates should pay the application fee within the specified time frame. Late payment or non-payment of the fee can lead to rejection of the application.
- Selecting the incorrect exam city: Candidates should carefully select the exam center as per their convenience. NOTE:- In case one have accidently filled wrong information there is also a correction window time. By avoiding these common mistakes, candidates can increase their chances of filling application of NEET.
Q: Can I change my NEET exam centre 2024 after the application process?
The NEET exam centre 2024 can only be changed during the application correction window. No changes can be made after the last date of submission of the NEET 2024 application form or after the conclusion of the application correction process. Once NTA releases the advance intimation to exam city slip, candidates will be appraised of their NEET exam city. The city will be one of the two entered by candidates during the application process.
The guidelines regarding photographs are as follows:
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The photograph should not be less than three months old.
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The photograph should be either in colour or black and white with 80 per cent face (without mask) visible including ears against a white background.
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The size of the scanned passport photograph should be between 10 KB to 200 KB (clearly legible).
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The size of the scanned Postcard photograph (4”x6”) should be between 10 KB - 200 KB (clearly legible).
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The file format should be JPG or JPEG.
Also Read: Postcard Size Photograph for NEET
Guidelines for NEET UG 2024 Application Form Signature Upload
The guidelines for uploading signatures on the NEET 2024 application form are as follows:
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The scanned signature should be between 4 KB to 30 KB.
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The file format should be JPG only.
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The signature should be made on black ballpoint pen on white paper.
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The signature should be made in running letters and not in full capital letters.
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In case someone else’s signature has been uploaded, the candidature shall be cancelled and the case will be considered an Unfair Means Case. Criminal action as per the laws of the land shall also be initiated.
Guidelines for NEET UG 2024 Application Form Thumb Impression Upload
The guidelines for uploading the left-hand thumb impression are as follows:
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The candidate should put Left and Right-hand Fingers and Thumb impressions as per the Template provided.
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The thumb impressions should be clearly legible.
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The file size has to be between 10 KB to 200 KB.
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Unclear Left and Right-hand fingers and thumb Impressions in Online Application Forms will also be rejected.
Document Proof of Citizenship for NEET UG 2024 Application Form
For candidates whose nationality is Non-Resident Indian (NRI) or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) or Foreign citizen, the following documents will have to be uploaded:
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Scanned copy of the first and last page of the Passport wherein the Citizenship /Nationality of the Candidate, as well as the date of issue, Validity Period, place of issue, and Issuing Authority of the Passport, are clearly mentioned.
Or
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Citizenship Certificate issued by the Competent Authority in the Country of Nationality of the Candidate, wherein the Citizenship/Nationality of the Candidate, date of issue, Validity Period, place of issue, and Issuing Authority, are clearly mentioned.
Or
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Any other Document issued by a Government Authority in the Country of Nationality of the Candidate (including OCI Card issued by the MHA or concerned Indian Diplomatic Mission in case of OCT Candidate only), wherein the Citizenship /Nationality of the Candidate, date of issue, Validity Period, place of issue and Issuing Authority of the Document, are clearly mentioned.
Category Certificates for NEET UG 2024 Application Form
Candidates belonging to the reserved category or to a particular category will have to upload the requisite category certificate. The list of applicable certificates is given below:
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PwBD certificate or the Unique Disability Identity (UDID) Card/Swavlamban Card stating the percentage of disability of the candidate.
In case candidates lack the requisite certificate issued on or after the date mentioned above, they will have to download and fill the Declaration by Candidates in lieu of the category certificate from the NEET 2024 information brochure.
How to Fill NEET 2024 Application Form
Here we bring the step-by-step process on how to fill the NEET 2024 application form.
- The first step is to visit the NEET 2024 website, www.neet.ntaonline.in
- Click on the 'New Candidate Register Here' tab or directly visit https://neet.ntaonline.in/frontend/web/registration/index?-open-reg
- Read all the instructions and fill in the mandatory details such as personal and contact details, selection of password, security question and enter the security pin.
- Once the registration process is complete, NTA will send the NEET 2024 application number and password to the registered mobile number and email.
- The application form of NEET 2024 is divided into four stages, Personal Details, Identification Details, Exam Centre Details, Qualification Details, Additional and Emergency Contact Details, Document Upload and Fee Payment.
- The application fee has to be paid in online mode only through Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI methods.
The NEET 2024 application process will be considered successful only after the application fee is paid. NTA originally conducted the application process from February 9, 2024, to March 16, 2024. The application correction window was open from March 18, 2024, to March 20, 2024. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on May 5, 2024.
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FAQs Regarding List of Documents to be Uploaded in NEET 2024 Application Form
Q: When is the last date to submit the NEET 2024 application form?
A: The NEET 2024 application process opened on February 9, 2024, with NTA releasing the forms along with the notification and information bulletin. The application window lasted for little over a month. Hence, the last date to submit the NEET 2024 application form was extended from March 9, 2024, to March 16, 2024.
Q: What are the list of documents to be uploaded in the NEET 2024 application form?
A: NTA listed the following documents to be uploaded while filling the NEET 2024 application form:
- Passport-size photograph
- Postcard-size photograph
- Signature
- Right and left hand fingers and thumb impressions
- PWBD Certificate (if applicable)
- Citizenship Certificate (for NRI/OCI/PIO candidates)
Unlike last year, Class 10 Pass Certificate, permanent and present address proof document and Category Certificate (for SC, ST, OBC and EWS categories) are not required this year.
Q: What is the format of uploading the list of documents required for NEET 2024 application form?
A: The documents such as photographs, signature and thumb impressions have to be uploaded in JPG format and the other documents need to be uploaded in PDF format. Unless the file format or size meets the requiements, the system will not allow to upload the files or save the page and proceed towards the next stage.
Q: Is it mandatory to upload coloured photographs at the NEET 2024 application form?
A: No, it is not mandatory to upload a coloured photograph, and the files can be in black and while format as well. However, the face should be at least 80 per cent visible and applicants should not be seen wearing caps or sunglasses in the photograph. Moreover, the photographs should not be older than six months.
Q: Is Class 12 marksheet included in the list of documents required for NEET 2024 application form?
A: No, Class 12 marksheet is not required to be uploaded in the NEET 2024 application form. The reason is, even those candidates who have appeared in the Class 12 qualifying exam are eligible to apply. Hence, they would not be able to upload the Class 12 marksheet or pass certificate. However, they need to enter the Class 12 educational qualificational details in the Qualification Details section of the application form of NEET 2024.
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