NEET UG 2024: Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern, Timeline & Past Cut-offs

 

 

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) - a nationwide exam for undergraduate admissions to medical, dental, AYUSH, and nursing courses in India. The exam date for NEET UG 2024 is May 5, 2024 (Sunday). According to Section 14 of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act (2020), it is the uniform test for admission to undergraduate courses in BAMS, BUMS, and BSMS disciplines. 

 

The controversy began with the NEET UG 2024 examination held on May 5, which saw 13,16,268 qualified students vying for 1,08,988 MBBS seats in medical colleges nationwide. The results, announced on June 4, were soon followed by various complaints and allegations of malpractice.

 

The petitioners raised serious concerns about the exam's fairness and transparency. They alleged that over 1,500 students were awarded grace marks, which significantly skewed the overall rankings. This led to widespread dissatisfaction among students and parents, who believed the irregularities compromised the exam's integrity. 

 

NEET UG 2024 re-exam was conducted on June 23, 2024, following the Centre's significant decision to cancel the scorecards of 1563 candidates due to previously awarded grace marks. The results were declared on June 30.

NEET UG Overview

 

 

NEET is an offline exam conducted in pen and paper mode. Over 23,33,267 candidates appeared in NEET UG 2024 for admissions to MBBS, BDS, BSc, Nursing, and AYUSH courses.

 

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is the official conducting authority for qualified candidates. Data from The National Medical Commission (NMC) and the Dental Council of India (DCI) list the available NEET seat matrix as

 

 

Who conducts the NEET UG exam?

 

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is the official NEET UG exam authority. The Medical Counselling Committee of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) is the counselling conducting body for NEET UG. The MCC holds online counselling for 15% of All India Quota  Seats for UG, 50% AIQ seats for PG, and 100% seats in Super Speciality courses (DM/Mch), per the Gazette notification of the National Medical Commission. 

 

 

NEET UG 2024 Highlights
 

 

 

NEET UG 2024 IMPORTANT Dates, MCC Counselling Timelines

 

A detailed understanding of the schedule will keep candidates updated on critical events such as the  NEET UG 2024 application form, correction window, admit card, and the  NEET UG 2024 exam date. Check the table below for the NTA NEET UG 2024 dates.

 

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Eligibility Criteria for NEET UG Exam 2024

 

 

Aspirants planning to appear for medical entrance tests should know every detail of the NTA NEET UG 2024 eligibility criteria. Aspirants failing to fulfill any of the eligibility for NEET UG 2024 will not be allowed to appear for the entrance test.

NEET UG 2024 eligibility criteria specify the mandatory educational qualifications, age limits, nationality requirements, and other key factors determining  NEET UG 2024 eligibility. Aspirants must go through  NEET UG 2024 eligibility criteria before filling out the application form.

 

Eligibility Requirements

 

Candidates can take the undergraduate medical entrance exam if they meet the below-mentioned  NEET UG 2024 eligibility requirements and submit their applications by the deadline. NEET is mandatory for aspirants who want to study medicine overseas but wish to return to India to practice. The following qualifications are required to take the NEET UG 2024 exam:

 

• Minimum age: As of December 31 of the admission year, candidates should be 17.

 

• Age Limit for NEET UG 2024 exam: The exam has no maximum age limit.

 

• Citizens: The exam is open to Indian citizens, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), and foreign nationalities.

 

NEET UG Qualifying Eligibility Criteria by NTA

 

 

 

NEET UG 2024 Eligibility Criteria for NRI Students

 

NRI candidates must fulfill the  NEET UG 2024 eligibility criteria for the NEET exam. The last examination should be equivalent to Class 12 qualification in their respective country. Candidates should have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and must have passed the theory and practical test in each subject. English is also mandatory in the qualifying examination.

 

• Subject to the policies established by the corresponding State Governments, Institutions, and the Government of India, as applicable, Non-resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), and Foreign Nationals are eligible for admission to Medical/Dental Colleges.

 

• Along with their online NEET UG 2024 application form, NRI and OCI applicants and candidates must attach a certificate to their status as an NRI or OCI from the relevant Indian diplomatic mission in their home country.

 

• A foreign applicant for  NEET UG 2024 must submit an online  NEET UG 2024 application form coupled with Documentary Proof of Nationality.

 

•  Candidates can apply for the  NEET UG 2024 exam if they are older than 17. The  NEET UG 2024 exam's previous upper age limit was 25 years for applicants from the general category and 30 years for those from the reserved category.

 

NEET Eligibility Criteria 2024 for BSc Nursing Admission

 

Aspirants can check the latest eligibility criteria for students who want to take nursing admission through NEET scores.

 

• Minimum age: By December 31, 2024, students must be 17.

 

• Qualification Test: Students must have completed Class 12th with English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics as required courses. Those who pass class 12th and pursue biology as an extra subject are also qualified.

 

• Minimum aggregate score: To be eligible for the general category, candidates must have received 45% of the possible points in the qualifying exam; for SC/ST/OBC candidates, the minimum score is 40%.

 

• Reservation policy: Person with Disability (PwD) candidates will receive 3% of the reservation.

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NEET UG 2024 Eligibility Criteria: Examination Codes

 

50% marks for the general category and 40% for reserved categories in class 12 is required. While filling out the application form, aspirants should select the NEET UG 2024 qualification codes for the qualifying examination.

 

 

Details of Qualifying Examination Codes for NEET UG 2024

 

• Code 01: Candidates appearing for their Class 12 board exam in 2024 and waiting for their board’s result can choose this code. 

 

• Code 02: Aspirants studying for the higher/senior secondary examination or Indian School Certificate Examination (ISCE) - equivalent to the Class 12 examination and comes after 12 years of study can choose this code.

 

Note: As per the National Council of Education Research and Training (NCERT), the last two years of this study must comprise science subjects - Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and Mathematics or any other elective subjects with English as a core subject. 

The qualifying examination code for NEET UG 2024 for droppers will also be the same.

 

• Code 03: Candidates must select this code if they have passed the Intermediate/Pre-degree Examination in Science from an Indian University, Board, or other recognized body, with English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and Physics as required subjects. Science courses should include a practical exam. Candidates must select this code if they have passed their 12th from the state board.

 

• Code 04: Candidates must select this code if they have passed the Higher Secondary Examination, the Pre-University Examination, or an equivalent exam that includes Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English and has completed a Pre-professional/Pre-medical Examination. 

 

• Code 05: Candidates pursuing a three-year degree program from an accredited university and qualified for the first year of the program, which includes practical exams in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology, must select this code. The qualifying exam for this position must be a university examination, and candidates must have passed the previous qualifying exam, which was the 10+2 with English as a core course plus Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Biotechnology.

 

• Code 06: Candidates qualified for the BSc examination from an Indian university recognized by at least two subjects—Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany, Zoology), and Biotechnology—must select this code when filling out their application. Also, they should complete the last qualifying exam (10+2), which includes English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

 

• Code 07: Candidates must select this code if they meet the requirements for any other examination that is found to be equivalent to the Intermediate Science Examination of an Indian University or Board in terms of scope and standard (last two years of 10+2 Study comprising Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology; which shall include practical tests in subjects). Candidates who qualified for the exam overseas should also use this code.

 

Category-wise age criteria for NEET UG 2024

 

 

 

Qualifying marks for NEET UG 2024

 

• According to the NEET UG 2024 eligibility requirements, candidates must be eligible individually in physics, chemistry, biology/biotechnology, and English in the qualifying examination, which is 10+2 or equivalent. 

 

• Applicants under the Unreserved category must complete their Class 12 or HSC test with a minimum percentage of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology.

 

• Candidates from Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes or Other Backward Classes (OBC) must score 40% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology in Class 12 during the qualifying exam.

 

• Candidates with lower limb locomotor disabilities must receive a minimum of 45% in General -PH and 40% for SC-PH/ST-PH/OBC-PH in physics, chemistry, and biology/biotechnology.

 

Required Percentage for NEET UG 2024

 

Below are the category-wise eligibility marks in 12th for NEET UG 2024.

 

 

 

NEET Eligibility Criteria 2024: Number of attempts

 

In NEET, there are no 75% criteria. The minimum pass percentage in Class 12th must be 50% marks, while 40% marks for reserved candidates. There is no restriction on the number of attempts for NEET UG 2024 as per the amendment of 2018. Candidates will, therefore, be able to take the exam as often as they'd like if they meet the NEET UG 2024 eligibility requirements.

 

 

NEET Eligibility Criteria 2024: 15% All India Quota seats/Deemed Universities/Central Universities/ESIC and AFMC

 

• Candidates who pass the NEET UG 2024 exam can apply for 100% of the seats in deemed institutions, Central institutions, ESIC, AFMC, and 15% of the All India Quota seats. MCI would handle this NEET counselling on an All-Indian basis.

 

•  J&K aspirants must complete a self-declaration form and submit it with their NEET application form 2024 to be eligible for the 15% All India Quota seats. The self-declaration on the NEET UG 2024 application form indicates that the candidate will forego the home state counselling in exchange for taking part in the counselling for the 15% All-India Quota seats. Candidates who meet the NEET eligibility requirements will be qualified for the Deemed Universities, ESIC, and AFMC colleges.

 

• Candidates who have finished Class 10th and 12th in Delhi may apply for 85% of the DU seats, while AMU students will be the only ones eligible for the Institutional Quota seats.

 

NEET Eligibility Criteria 2024 - 85% State Quota seats

 

• 85% of state quota seats are included in all state/union territory government colleges. The relevant state authorities will provide counselling for such seats. 

 

• Candidates must meet the NEET UG 2024 eligibility requirements set forth by each state or union territory authority, including residence and conditions, to apply for state quota seats.

 

• Admission through NEET to private medical and dentistry institutes would also be contingent upon State/Union Territory policies.

 

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NEET Exam vs. Ranks

 

 

Candidates must know the marking scheme to determine NEET UG 2024 marks versus rank. Candidates for NEET UG 2024 can obtain a general understanding of the projected rank by rank vs. marks table given below.

The NEET result marks vs. rank table below was created using trends from prior years and may change depending on the specified parameters. 

 

Determining Factors NEET UG Qualifying Cut-offs

 

Candidates must note factors like-

 

• Difficulty level of the question paper.
• Level of preparation of aspirants.
• Number of students appearing for NEET UG 2024.
• When two or more candidates secure the same marks, set the tie-breaking.

 

NEET 2022 & 2023 Expected Marks vs. Ranks

 

Medical candidates can determine their expected NEET UG 2024 rank by calculating their projected scores. The statistics analytics show the previous year's data for convenience in the same NEET marks versus rank.

 

Also Read  NEET UG 2024: Past Year Competitive Analysis

 

NEET UG 2023 Cut-off

 

 

To be eligible for admission to the courses provided by the national-level medical entrance test, candidates must meet the NEET 2023 Cut-off. The table below shows the NEET category-wise Cut-off and its corresponding score for the earlier sessions. 

 

For the NEET 2023 cut-off, admission to the following UG medical seats will be taken into consideration:

 

• 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats
• 85% State Quota seats
• Deemed and Central universities
• ESIC and AFMS
• Private institutes
• AIIMS institutes
• JIPMER 

 

Determining Factors NEET UG 2024 Cut-off Marks

 

NEET cut-off 2024 scores will determined on the following factors for MBBS/BDS admissions:

 

• Number of candidates who appeared for the NEET exam
• NEET difficulty level
• Total NEET seats available

 

NEET Cut-off: Tie-breaking Process

 

If the rank of two or more candidates is equal, then the tie-breaking criteria to break NEET cut-off qualifying scores will be used. Given are some of the tie-breaking processes.

 

• Higher marks in Biology: Aspirants securing higher scores/percentile in Biology (Botany and Zoology) will be preferred first for the NEET merit list.

 

• Higher marks in Chemistry: If the tie still exists, then the higher marks/percentile of the candidate in Chemistry will be considered.

 

• Several incorrect answers: Students who attempt fewer accurate answers than incorrect ones will allot a higher ranking if there is still a tie.

 

• NEET Admission Cut-off 2024: The round-by-round NEET final rank, which determines admissions, is available to candidates.

 

NEET UG 2024 Qualifying and Admission Cut-off

 

The following table helps us understand the difference between the two NEET Cut-offs.

NEET UG Seat Matrices Government MBBS Colleges

 

 

NEET AIQ Cut-off for government medical colleges for year 2022 & 2021

 

 

NEET cut-off for MBBS-deemed universities for year 2022 & 2021

 

 

NEET Cut-off for BDS-deemed universities for year 2022 & 2021

 

 

 

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