National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test or NEET is among the most prestigious and sought-after medical entrance examinations in India. The exam was previously called All India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT) and is for students who wish to pursue medical education in both private and government medical as well as dental colleges. NEET examination 2020 will be held on 26 July. Know more about NEET exam 2020 including counselling date.
NEET Examination 2020 – Date
The examination was supposed to take place on 3rd May, 2020 and got postponed due the Coronavirus pandemic. The correction window for applications has been extended till 3 May 2020. NEET 2020 exam will be conducted on 26 July 2020
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Application forms available online | 2019-12-02 00:00:00 |
| Deadline to fill the application | 2020-01-06 00:00:00 |
| Deadline to pay the registration fee | 2020-01-06 00:00:00 |
| Correction window for the application form | 15-Jan-2020 to 31-Jan-2020 |
| Extended correction window | 13-Mar-2020 to 19-Mar-2020 |
| Extended correction window | 01-Apr-2020 to 03-May-2020 |
| Release of NEET 2020 admit card | Yet To Announce |
| NEET 2020 exam date | 26-July-2020 |
| Release of provisional answer key | Yet To Announce POSTPONED |
| Release of final answer key | Yet To Announce POSTPONED |
| NEET 2020 result | Yet To Announce OSTPONED |
National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test – Quick Facts
- Attempts limit: No limits
- Website: https://ntaneet.nic.in/
- Score: 720
- Negative marking : 180
- Exam duration: 3 hours
- Number of questions: 180
- Type of question: Multiple choice questions or MCQs
- Sections: Biology, Chemistry and Physics
- Bilingual question paper for candidates who choose regional language as mode of exam
- Use only black or blue ball point pen
NEET Application Statistics – 2017-2020
| Candidates | 2020 (In Lacs) | 2019 (In Lacs) | 2018 (In Lacs) | 2017 (In Lacs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered | 15.94 | 15.19 | 13.27 | 11.38 |
| Appeared | NA | 14.1 | 12.7 | 10.9 |
| Female Candidates | NA | 8.34 | 7.46 | 6.41 |
| Male Candidates | NA | 6.85 | 5.8 | 4.97 |
NEET Examination 2020 – How The Marks Are Calculated?
- Correct Answer: +4 marks
- Incorrect Answer: -1 mark
- No Answer: 0 marks
NEET Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Indian, NRI, PIO, OCI and foreign nationals
- Age: 17 years
- Qualification: Class XII or equivalent from a recognized institute
- Mandatory Subjects: Biology (Botany & Zoology), Chemistry and Physics
- Minimum marks required:
- General: 50%
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD) : 45%
- SC/ ST/ OBC: 42%
Documents Required For NEET Application
The below listed are the documents required and all should be in .JPG format.
| Scanned Document | Specification | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph | Passport and postcard size | 10 Kb to 100 Kb |
| The photograph must not be older than 3 months | ||
| Name of the candidate and date must be printed below the photograph | ||
| Signature | Signature of candidate in black ink on white background | 3 Kb to 20 Kb |
| Thumb impression | Left-hand thumb impression | 10 Kb to 50 Kb |
| Should be on a white paper with blue ink | ||
| Class 10th Certificate | Clear scan of the passing certificate | 100 Kb to 300 Kb |
Other Pointers to Keep In Mind While Applying
You also need to have the following handy while applying for NEET examination.
- Email Id
- Mobile number
- Class 10 and 12 marks as well as percentage
- A valid identity number: Aadhar, Passport, Ration Card, Bank account etc
- Payment credentials: Credit, Debit Card or Net banking
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