NEET 2024 information bulletin was released by NTA on February 9, along with the application form. Like every year, this year also NEET UG exam has undergone multiple changes and have introduced new features. Know the details here on this article of Shiksha.
NEET 2024 Changes Introduced This Year
The NEET 2024 application form was released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on February 9, along with the detailed notification and information brochure. Like every year, this year also NEET UG exam has undergone multiple changes and has introduced new features. This article of Shiksha brings the list of changes introduced in NEET 2024 and the impact it would have on the aspirants.
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Q: What is the exam pattern of NEET?
NEET or National Eligibility cum Entrance Test is a paper-pencil based test (PBT) of 3 hours and 20 minutes duration. There are a total of 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), out of which 180 questions have to be attempted. The syllabus of the exam consists of Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects. The Biology subject is segregated between Zoology and Botany. On the other hand, Chemistry subject is segragated into Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry. Each subject will be divided into two sections, Section A and Section B.
Section A carries 35 questions and Section B carries 15 questions. While all 35 questions can be attempted in Section A, in Section B, 10 questions out of 15 have to be attempted. Each question carries four answer options and the correct option has to be marked on the OMR sheet. According to the marking scheme, each correct question carries 4 marks and there is a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer. No marks will be awarded or deducted for unattempted or extra attempted questions. The following table brings the structure of the NEET exam.
| Sections | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics Section A & B | 35 + 15 | 140 + 40 |
| Chemistry Section A & B | 35 + 15 | 140 + 40 |
| Botany Section A & B | 35 + 15 | 140 + 40 |
| Zoology Section A & B | 35 + 15 | 140 + 40 |
Q: What is the format of the NEET scorecard?
The NEET scorecard or the NEET result is declared in an online mode. The NEET scorecard is released online in PDF format. Candidates will have to obtain the NEET scorecard by following the steps given below:
1. Visit the official website - neet.nta.nic.in
2. Click on the link indicating NEET scorecard download
3. Enter the NEET application number and date of birth or password
4. Enter the security pin
5. Download the NEET scorecard PDF document
6. Take multiple printouts
Candidates must preserve the hard and soft copy of the NEET scorecard till the admission or counselling process is concluded.
Q: What is the format for the NEET exam?
The format for NEET exam is a total of 180 question with total 720 marks. Four marks will be awarded for a right answer and one mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. The questions will be objective type that is MCQ based. 90 questions will be from Biology including Zoology and Botany both, and 45 questions each from Physics and 45 Chemistry. Each subject will be divided into two sections. The syllabus will be that of Class 11 and Class 12 CBSE syllabus.
NEET UG 2024 Website Changed
Till last year, the official website of NTA NEET was www.neet.nta.nic.in. This year onwards, the website address has changed. Now, the official NTA NEET UG 2024 website can be accessed from the following URLS:
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- www,neet.ntaonline.in
- exams.nta.nic.in/NEET
The latest news and notifications will be uploaded at the official NTA website, which is www.nta.ac.in.
Needless to say, the navigation and user interface for the NEET 2024 website by NTA has also changed as compared to last year. Hence, the aspirants should browse the website properly before starting to fill the NEET 2024 application form.
NEET 2024 Not to be Held Outside India (Revised)
NTA conducted the NEET UG exam in international cities since 2021. In 2023, NEET was conducted in 14 international cities across continents. But this year, NTA announced that it will not conduct the exam outside India. However, as per the notice dated February 20, the exam will be conducted in 14 cities abroad, same as last year. The NEET exam centres will be located in 554 cities in India and 14 in abroad.
Q: Will NEET 2025 have sectional time limits?
No, there is no time limit to solve a section in NEET. The total duration of the exam is 200 minutes, or three hours and 20 minutes. Hence, on an average, candidates will get around five minutes for each question. Candidates must keep a tab on the timing as NEET is a time-pressed exam.
Before the exam day, candidates are advised to prepare a time management strategy wherein a particular timing should be assigned for each section or subject. They must also note that they will not be given any extra time to complete the exam, nor will they be allowed to take breaks in between or leave before time.
Q: Is there is bonus marking for NEET?
There will be bonus marking or extra marks awarded to NEET candidates only if there is a discrepancy in the NEET answer key. Clarifying the same, NTA has stated:
1. If more than one option is found to be correct then Four marks (+4) will be awarded to only those who have marked any of the correct options.
2. If all options are found to be correct then Four marks (+4) will be awarded to all those who have attempted the question.
3. If none of the options is found correct or a Question is found to be wrong or a Question is dropped then all candidates who have appeared will be given four marks (+4) irrespective of the fact whether the question has been attempted or not attempted by the candidate.
Q: Will the NEET 2025 exam pattern change?
The NEET 2025 exam pattern will be announced by NTA in the information brochure, which wll be released tentatively in the second week of February 2025. For the last two years, the exam pattern of NEET has remained the same. Hence, it is expected that the NEET 2025 exam pattern will also remain the same as last year. The NEET exam pattern had undergone changes previously in terms of structure and duration. The continuation of the same exam pattern of NEET will bring a sense of relief among students as they will not require changing their preparation strategy or look for new practice papers. Moreover, the previous years' NEET question papers would suffice for preparation and practice purposes.
Q: What is the basis of the NEET 2024 analysis?
The NEET 2024 analysis is prepared based on the student reactions and reviews by experts. While the student reactions may vary from one to another as each student has a different perspective, the expert review is a more credible source of NEET 2024 analysis.
The difficulty level of NEET 2024 may vary for candidates, based on their preparation level. Based on the expertise and experience, the NEET 2024 analysis by experts will provide a more in-depth overview of the exam for each subject, topics, syllabus coverage and weightage. Expert analysis for NEET 2024 will also act as a basis of preparation for aspirants planning to appear for the exam next year.
However, student reactions give a first-hand impression of the exam which cannot be ruled out. It gives a glance to the NEET question paper and the personal feedback of candidates. NEET 2024 analysis by student reactions help evaluate the overall performance of candidates and the expected cutoff.
Q: Will the NEET 2025 exam pattern remain the same as last year?
The NEET 2025 exam pattern is expected to remain the same as last year. NEET is a paper-pencil-based-test of 200 minutes duration and carries 200 objective type multiple choice questions (MCQs) in total. Out of this, 180 questions have to be attempted. The total marks of the exam is 720. Each question has four answer options. Each correct answer fetches four marks and there is one mark negative marking for each wrong answer. There is no negative marking for unattempted questions or extra attempted questions.
Candidates who have already registered will be given the facility to change the exam city to their chosen foreign city during the application correction window. They have to pay the requisite application fee during this period.
NTA states, “Candidates registering afresh from foreign countries can select their preferred country and city directly from the drop-down menu during the application process. They should pay the requisite fee and submit their application.”
Also Read: NEET 2024 to be Conducted in 14 International Cities: NTA
NEET 2024 Application Process Modified
The NEET 2024 application process has been modified in certain ways. While the broad process has remained the same, there changes have introduced in identity type, documents to upload and login methods. The details are explained below.
Selecting Identity Type Before NEET 2024 Registration
Right after clicking on the NEET 2024 registration tab, candidates are prompted to select one of the Identity types including the following:
- Aadhaar Number
- Digilocker Account
- Academic Bank of Credits ID
- Indian Passport
- PAN Card
- Non-Indian Passport
NEET 2024 Login Methods
The selected mode of identification will also enable them to login by selecting the following modes:
- Application Number
- ABC ID
- Digilocker ID
NEET Application Documents Not Required This Year
While the basic documents such as photograph, signature and finger and thumb impressions are required, other documents which were required till last year, including Class 10 pass certificate and address proof. Let us take a look at the NEET 2024 application documents which are required, and not required any longer.
NEET Application Form 2024 Documents Required:
Take a look at the list of documents that have to be uploaded in the NTA NEET
- Scanned passport photograph
- Scanned postcard-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Scanned left and right hand fingers and thumb impressions
- PWBD Certificate (if applicable)
- Citizenship Certificate (if applicable, for NRI/PIO/OCI 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:
- Class 10 Pass Certificate
- Permanent and Present Address Proof
- Category Certificate (for Reserved category candidates)
Also Read: List of Documents Required for NEET Application Form
NEET 2024 Tie-Breaking Criteria
The NEET 2024 tie-breaking criteria have changed as compared to last year. While the first three criteria of tie-breaking have remained the same, the fourth or last criterion has changed. Take a look at the NEET 2024 tie-breaking criteria below.
- Candidate obtaining higher marks in Biology (Botany & Zoology) in the Test, followed by,
- Candidate obtaining higher marks in Chemistry in the Test, followed by,
- Candidate obtaining higher marks in Physics in the Test, followed by,
- Draw of lots by using the computer or IT with no human intervention.
Last year, apart from the first three criteria comparison of the proportion of correct responses in each of the three subjects was also considered.
Also Read: NEET 2024 Tie-Breaking Criteria
NEET 2024 Syllabus
The change in the NEET 2024 syllabus did not come across as a surprise since the National Medical Commission (NMC) and later the National Testing Agency (NTA) had released the latest NEET 2024 syllabus PDF. As per the changed NEET syllabus 2024, several topics have been removed from each of the three subjects, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. On the other hand, a few topics have been added in each subject.
Till last year, the NEET UG syllabus was segregated into Class 11 and Class 12 syllabus. But this year, there has not been any segregation except in the NEET Chemistry syllabus, wherein the units are segregated into Organic Chemistry chapters for NEET, Inorganic Chemistry chapters for NEET and Physical Chemistry chapters for NEET.
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NEET 2024 Eligibility Criteria
The NEET 2024 eligibility criteria have been changed in terms of the subjects studied and the Schooling background. Till last year, only those candidates who studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology as core subjects were considered eligible for NEET. This year, those who have studied these subjects as additional papers are also eligible in appearing for NEET 2024.
Moreover, candidates who have passed or appeared for Class 12 or equivalent board exam from National Institute of Open Schools (NIOS) are also eligible for NEET 2024. Explaining this, NTA has stated, “The provisions of the regulations disqualifying recognized Open School Board candidates and the candidates who have studied Biology/Biotechnology as an Additional Subject has been struck down. The Medical Council of India has preferred Special Leave Petitions before the Hon’ble Supreme Court and Appeals in the Hon’ble High Courts.
Therefore, the candidature of candidates in the NEET (UG) - 2024 who have passed the qualifying examinations i.e. Class 12 from National Institute of Open Schooling or State Open Schools or as private candidates from recognized State Boards; or with Biology/Biotechnology as an additional subject shall be allowed but subject to the outcome of Special Leave Petitions/Appeals filed by the Medical Council of India).”
Amid these changes, the NEET 2024 exam pattern has remained the same, which brings a relief among candidates. NEET 2024 will be conducted on May 5, 2024, from 2 PM to 5.20 PM. The last date of submitting the NEET 2024 application form is March 9, 2024. Approximately 20 lakh candidates are expected to appear for the exam.
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