NEET FAQs 2024 - 70+ Important Frequently Asked Questions

The good news is that there is no upper age limit for aspiring candidates of NEET as notified by NTA. Also, there is no limit on the number of attempts a student can make for NEET. So, do not lose hope if you do not qualify for NEET this year. You still have a chance next year. 

Since 2019, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has been conducting the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Ministry of Human Resource Development approved the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) (UG) for admission to undergraduate medical education in all medical institutions, including those controlled by any other law in force (which is now known as the Ministry of Education).

NTA will conduct the NEET (UG) - 2024 as per the schedule in the Information at a Glance for admission to MBBS, BAMS, BDS, BSMS, BHMS, and BUMS courses as per the relevant norms and guidelines announced by the concerned regulatory bodies. The NTA's responsibilities are limited to accepting online applications, conducting the entrance exam, announcing the results, and giving the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, with the All India Rank (AIR).

The Online Application Form for NEET (UG) - 2024 going to be available on the official website in the month of  .

NEET 2024 exam will be going to be held on May 5, 2024.

NEET (UG) – 2024 is a pen-and-paper test that must be taken on a specially developed machine-gradable OMR sheet with a ballpoint pen.

Yes, instructions for applying online for NEET (UG) - 2024 can be found in the Information Bulletin's 'Important Information at a Glance' page.

Candidates must upload their left and right-hand impressions of fingers and thumbs as per Appendix XXIV in the online NEET (UG) - 2024 Application Form.

Fill out the application form with an updated version of Google Chrome/Mozilla Firefox and a strong internet connection. In the event of continuous time, delete the browser's cookies and history and fill in during off-peak hours.

No. Candidates are not required to send/submit any document(s) to NTA via post, fax, Whatsapp, email, or by hand, including the Confirmation Page.

Yes, Gen-EWS/SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwD applicants must upload original certificates in the specified forms given by their respective State's Competent Authority. In the event that a candidate does not have the certificate on hand, he or she might upload the self-undertaking from the Information Bulletin.

Exam centres are assigned as closely as possible to the cities selected by candidates in their online application form. Efforts are undertaken to allocate the centre according to their preference(s), while remaining within city jurisdiction. However, for administrative and logistical reasons, a different city may be allotted.

No.  NTA will not assign any centre manually.

Yes, It is fine. Your application form will not be rejected only because of this error.

Yes. The following are the phone numbers and email addresses for the helpline:  01169227700 and 011-40759000 are the helpline numbers; neet@nta.ac.in is the email address.

According to the instructions given to candidates for filling out their Online Application Form, they must fill out their personal information with care, and NTA is not liable for any errors made by them.

Please refer to the following link for the previous year's question paper: official website -> Downloads

Once an online application form has been properly submitted, it cannot be cancelled or withdrawn.

Each application needs to have a unique email address.

Yes, Family Annual Income (which includes Father's/ Guardian's Gross Annual Income, Mother's/ Guardian's Gross Annual Income, and Father's/ Mother's/ Guardian's Annual Income from Other Sources, if any) is a required field.

Only after the candidate has successfully paid the fee will the Confirmation Page of the online Application Form be generated. A copy of the NEET (UG) - 2024 Confirmation Page will be sent to the registered email address.

Candidates should be aware that admit cards will not be sent by mail. It can be downloaded from the NTA website. Candidates can contact the NTA Helpline at 011 40759000 or 011 69227700 for any assistance, or write to NTA at neet@nta.ac.in.

In any case, the city of the allotted Examination Centre cannot be modified. Note: The exam cities displayed to candidates will be determined by the permanent and correspondence addresses provided on the NEET (UG) – 2024 Online Application Form.

Candidates must attach scanned images of the following in JPG/PDF format only as part of their online application submission:

• Latest Passport Size in  JPG format photograph with a size of 10 kb to 200 kb.

• Postcard size photo in JPG format,  (4" X 6") with a size of 10 kb - 200 kb.

• JPG format signature with a size of 4 kb to 30 kb

• Finger impressions of the left and right hands in JPG format (file size: 10 kb to 200 kb). 

• Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS etc.) in a PDF format with a file size of 50 kb to 300 kb

• PwD certificate in PDF format, if applicable. 

• Embassy/Citizenship certificate in PDF format with a file size of 50kb to 300 kb

• Class X passed certificate in PDF format with a file size of 50 kb to 300 kb

The following items must be brought to the examination centre by the candidate: 

• Self-Declaration Form and Admit Card (Undertaking)

• Additional passport-size photograph, same as the one submitted on the Application Form, to be pasted on the Attendance Sheet.

• One postcard-sized (4"X 6") colour photograph with white background to be put on the Proforma downloaded with the Admit Card and handed over to the Invigilator at the Centre duly filled in.

• Any government-issued valid photo identification proof is necessary. ID photocopies, even if attested/scanned with a mobile phone, will not be accepted as valid ID proof.

• A transparent water bottle. 

• A hand sanitiser (50ml). 

• Candidates must complete the required details in the Undertaking in legible handwriting before arriving at the Centre.

• If applicable, you must carry a PwD Certificate.

• Note: A candidate who does not bring the downloaded proforma with a postcard size (4"X6") and one passport-size photograph pasted will not be allowed to appear in the examination and will be disqualified.

You are NOT ALLOWED to bring any personal things to the examination centre, including electronic devices, phones, and any banned/prohibited items mentioned in the Information Bulletin. Personal belongings will not be kept safe by examination officials, and no facility will be given.

You must follow the COVID-19 Advisory as mentioned below:

• Practice Social distancing.

• Use the N-95 masks that are given at the center.

• Wherever possible, alcohol-based hand sanitizers (for at least 20 seconds) can be used.

• Follow respiratory etiquette. This involves using a tissue, handkerchief or flexed elbow to cover one's mouth and nose while coughing or sneezing, and appropriately disposing of used tissues.

• Everyone should keep track of their own health and report any illness as soon as possible.

No, any candidate will not be permitted to leave the examination hall/room until the examination is completed.

The SANDES APP is available to download and install on mobile devices. The following are the steps to download and install this app:

• On your mobile device, go to the Google Play Store.

• In the search bar, type in "Sandes App."

• The app is then displayed in the Play Store.

• After you click Install, the app will be downloaded to your phone.

• Sandes Mobile App users can now enjoy the benefits of its services.

Candidates are advised to download and install the SANDES app as a backup channel for receiving NTA notifications and updates.

No, the NEET (UG) - 2024 syllabus is the same as last year's. Please do not be misled by incorrect information and fake notifications. The syllabus is published in the Information Bulletin on the website.

Both Section A and Section B of the paper have negative markings. One mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.

Exam duration, shift, and timing of NEET 2024 may be found in the NEET (UG) - 2024 Information Bulletin under Important dates (IMPORTANT INFORMATION AT A GLANCE).

As per schedule, the NEET (UG) - 2024 result will be published on the NTA websites NTA and NEET. However, a copy of the NEET (UG) – 2024 Scorecard will be delivered to the candidates' registered email addresses.

Students who have received their education outside of India and wish to enrol in medical colleges in India must have received 50 % marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English in Class 12, and their equivalency is specified by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) along with the Medical Council of India and the concerned university's regulations. Refer to the Information Bulletin for more information.

Indians, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), and Foreign Nationals are all eligible for 15% of the All India Quota Seats.

Candidates who have completed Class 12 through an Open School or as a private candidate are not eligible to take the 'National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test.' Biology/Biotechnology as an Additional Subject at the Class 12 level is also prohibited.

Candidates must refer to the Qualifications and Qualifying Examination Codes listed in Para 5.4, Chapter 4 of the NEET (UG) Information Bulletin to be qualified for the exam. Candidates who have passed Class XII should enter Code (02 to 07) in the Qualifying Examination column. If a candidate's qualifications do not match those listed in Codes 02 to 07, the candidate must fill out the 'others' box with all relevant information. Candidates who will be taking Class 12 in 2024 should choose the qualifying code 01.

The following are the requirements for appearing in NEET (UG):

1. He or she was 17 years old at the time of admission or will be 17 on or before December 31st of the year of admission to the first year of Undergraduate Medical Courses.

2. There is no upper age limit.

The entrance test will consist of 200 multiple choice questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (four options with a single correct answer) (Botany & Zoology). Each subject will have 50 questions divided into two parts A and B.

Candidates who choose English will receive only an English Test Booklet. Candidates who choose Hindi/Regional Language will receive a Bilingual Test Booklet, which includes both Hindi/Regional Language and English. If there is any ambiguity in any of the questions' translations, the English version will be considered final.

Yes, in addition to Hindi and English, the NEET (UG) - 2024 will be conducted in Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu, as per the National Education Policy (NEP).

Yes, Divyangjan candidates may use a scribe or be given compensatory time, or both, as described below:

1.  Scribe services, if he or she has a physical restriction and a scribe is required to write the test on his or her behalf, as certified by a CMO/Civil Surgeon/Medical Superintendent of a Government HealthCare Institution in the prescribed format given in the Information Bulletin.

2.  One-hour compensatory time for a three-hour examination, whether or not the candidate uses the Scribe service.

3.  NTA will provide the scribe. Candidates will not be permitted to bring their own scribes to the exam.

Please follow the rules of the relevant admitting institutions in this regard.

In the field of pin code, such candidates must enter 000000.

Yes. Please see the 'Information at a Glance' section of the Information Bulletin for more information.

The NEET (UG) - 2024 examination fee can be paid in the following ways: 

Using SBI/Canara/HDFC/ICICI/Paytm online gateway payment facility/Net Banking, you can pay with any debit/credit/UPI card.

If the payment status of an online transaction (by credit/debit card) is not notified in real-time by the payment gateway, the fee payment is not completed, and the candidate will be unable to receive the Acknowledgement page. In this case, the candidate must pay the fee again through the online system and print the acknowledgment document. After the NEET (UG) – 2024 results are announced, the fee due to failed credit/debit card transactions will be refunded.

The eligibility criteria for NEET aspirants are listed in the following table for a clear understanding:

• There is no restriction with regard to the maximum number of attempts a candidate can make.

• Indian Nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs and Foreign Nationals aspirants can also apply for NEET 2024.

The NEET 2024 exam will be conducted in 13 languages. Some of them are as follows: 

• English

• Hindi

• Bengali

• Gujarati

• Marathi

• Tamil

• Telugu

• Kannada

• Urdu

• Odia

• Assamese

NTA will be conducting the NEET 2024. It is going to held on May 5, 2024. The notification for NEET 2024 will be release in the month of December and the registration process will begin on the same date. 

Despite the change in the conducting body (from CBSE to NTA), there have been no changes in the syllabus for this entrance.

For NEET 2024, there will be a total of 180 objective-type questions on Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The total marks for the exam are 720. The following table will give you a detailed idea.

The allotted exam time is 3 hours and 20 minutes. It will be an offline exam, i.e., on pen and paper.

Yes, there will be negative markings in NEET 2024. 4 points will be awarded for each correct answer, and 1 mark will be deducted for any incorrect answer. So, be careful while answering the questions. In case you have doubts, preferably skip the question. No marks will be deducted for unanswered questions.

Keeping in mind the various locations candidates apply from, NTA will provide a list of NEET examination centres for the benefit of the aspiring candidates. Candidates can choose the centres while applying for the exam. For NEET, the total number of exam cities for NEET-UG is 557. This also includes the 14 NEET abroad exam centres.

One of the most frequently asked questions on NEET is how candidates can apply for NEET 2024, in case they do not have access to an internet connection. CSCs or Common Services Centres exist for this purpose.

CSCs provide aspirants with cost-effective services and help them register, and apply for this entrance exam. Candidates can also download the hall ticket with their help.

Here is a tabular representation explaining the services and charges of CSC:

The application process going to be happen in the month of April 2024.

The fee for the unreserved category is Rs. 1600. Gen-EWS/OBC is 1500 and that for the Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and PWD is Rs. 900. The fee for outside India candidates is Rs. 8500.

The entire process of the NEET 2024 is online apart from the main exam, which is offline.

Keep the following documents in hand when you sit to apply for this entrance exam – 

• A valid e-mail ID

• A valid phone number

• Scanned images of passport-size photographs, signatures, and documents

• Credit card details (in case of online payments)

• Class 10 and class 12 details

Here is how candidates can apply for this medical entrance examination:

Step 1: Registration

Log in to the official website of this entrance exam, and register for it. All that you need to do is provide a few necessary details like your name, parents’ name, date of birth, gender, nationality, state of eligibility, mobile number, email id, category, if disabled or not, etc.

At the end of this registration process, you will be provided with a provisional application number. Remember to note it down; you will need it later.

Step 2: Fill up the application form

While applying for this entrance, candidates need to make sure that the details they fill in are similar to the ones in their Class 10 certificate.

You will need to fill in the following fields of information: 

• Personal details

• Place of birth

• Choice of the medium of question paper

• Choice of exam centre

• Academic details (Class 10, 11, 12)

• Permanent address

• Corresponding address

• Parents’ details

• Security pin
  
  

Step 3: Upload your scanned documents

After the submission of the first page, you will now need to upload your scanned picture and signature.

• Photograph - Postcard-size photograph, with a white background. The candidate’s name and date need to be written on this photograph. Its size may be from 10 to 100 kb and should be in JPG format.

• Signature – The candidate must sign with a black pen on a white paper. Its scanned copy may have a size between 3 and 20 kb, but the format has to be JPG.

Step 4: Application Fee Payment

Payment can be made through both online and offline modes. In the case of online mode, one can pay the fee through a credit/debit card or internet banking.

As for offline payment mode, applicants can pay their fees through SBI e-challans. Candidates need to download this e-challan first and then make the payment. 

Step 5: Print out the Acknowledgement Receipt

After paying the fees, a confirmation page will be generated. Do print it and keep it for future use. A confirmation will also be sent to your registered mobile number and e-mail id.

Make sure you look through these NEET FAQs before you sit to apply for the exam.

Admit card for NEET 2024 will be going to release in the month of April . However, once available, it can be downloaded till the date of the exam.

Several websites may offer you download links for the NEET admit card, and all of them will lead you to their official website.

Here is how to download it from the official website of NTA NEET (nta.ac.in) –

• Click on the link for admit card download.

• Put in the provided registration number, date of birth, and security pin, and click on submit.

• On the next page, you will have your admit card and your medical credentials. Simply download and print the hall ticket.

Admit cards can only be availed via downloads. In case you have no access to an internet connection, you can always approach any one of the 2.4 Lakh CSCs spread across the nation and opt for their services with nominal charges.

Before you leave for your examination centre, make sure to tick all these checkboxes. Each of these is essential to enter the examination hall. 

a. NEET hall ticket

b. 3 passport-size photographs

c. Proforma sheet with a postcard-size photograph affixed on it.

NTA is very particular about the decorum of the examination hall, and hence has specific instructions about the dress code of aspirants. Here are those dress code instructions:

• No big brooches/buttons on the dress

• Light coloured clothes

• Candidates may wear slippers or sandals with low heels but no shoes.

This is quite possibly the most pertinent question for candidates and had, thus been included in the list of NEET 2024 FAQs as well. Results of NEET 2024 to be release in the month of June.

The OMR sheet of each candidate will be available on the official website of NTA NEET. NTA is yet to announce the date from which it will be made available on their site.

In case you have doubts about results and your OMR sheet, you always have the provision to challenge it. Here is how you can do it –

i. You can challenge your answer key with Rs. 1000/answer challenged. This amount is non-refundable.

ii. NTA verifies these challenges with the aid of subject experts.

iii. If your challenge is correct, your answer key will be revised, and the new result will be declared.

After clearing NEET, several opportunities will be open before you. You are free to choose according to your preferences. Here are some courses you can pursue after qualifying NEET - 

a. BDS

b. MBBS

c. AYUSH courses