NEET UG
The NEET UG 2024 exam, managed by the National Testing Agency (NTA), is scheduled for May 5, 2024. This is important exam for admission into Undergraduate medical degree across various medical colleges in India. The exam is available in 13 language’s including English, Hindi, and several regional languages and will be conducted in Pen and Paper mode. The registration is opened, and candidates must register to sit for the exam, and registration details can be managed through the NTA’s official NEET portal. The registration process also allows candidates the option to select cities or countries outside of India for appearing in NEET UG 2024. The result of this exam is expected to be declared on June 13, 2024.
Students should have immense clarity about the exam specification and syllabus. Its important students revise effectively towards the end covering wide range of topics in Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Students should follow a study schedule, and regularly taking mock tests to improve efficiency and time management skills.
The NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) syllabus is extensive, covering key subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Here’s an overview of the main topics included in each subject for NEET UG 2024:
Physics
Class XI Topics: Physical world and measurement, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy and Power, Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body, Gravitation, Properties of Bulk Matter, Thermodynamics, Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory, Oscillations and Waves.
Class XII Topics: Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents, Electromagnetic Waves, Optics, Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation, Atoms and Nuclei, Electronic Devices.
Chemistry
Class XI Topics: Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry, Structure of Atom, Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, States of Matter: Gases and Liquids, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Redox Reactions, Hydrogen, s-Block Element (Alkali and Alkaline earth metals), Some p-Block Elements, Organic Chemistry- Some Basic Principles and Techniques, Hydrocarbons, Environmental Chemistry.
Class XII Topics: Solid State, Solutions, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Surface Chemistry, General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements, p-Block Elements, d and f Block Elements, Coordination Compounds, Haloalkanes and Haloarenes, Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers, Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids, Organic Compounds containing Nitrogen, Biomolecules, Polymers, Chemistry in Everyday Life.
Biology
Class XI Topics: Diversity in Living World, Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants, Cell Structure and Function, Plant Physiology, Human Physiology.
Class XII Topics: Reproduction, Genetics and Evolution, Biology and Human Welfare, Biotechnology and Its Applications, Ecology and Environment.
This comprehensive syllabus requires thorough preparation, and it’s advised that students reference the official NEET materials and practice exams to adequately prepare for each topic area. For detailed information and specific chapters under each topic, you should refer to the official NTA NEET website or educational resources that provide the complete syllabus breakdown.
The NEET counselling process is vital for students who achieve good scores and rankings, as it determines their admission into various medical and dental programs in India.
Here’s an overview of the counselling process:
NEET Counselling Overview:
Eligibility for Counselling:
Only candidates with qualifying scores in NEET are eligible to participate in the counselling process.
Counselling is necessary to secure admission into 108,915 MBBS seats, 27,868 BDS seats, and 52,720 AYUSH (BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, BHMS) seats across over 700 medical colleges in India.
Types of Counselling:
All India Quota (AIQ) Counselling: Handled by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), this covers 15% of government college seats and all seats in central universities.
State Quota and Private College Counselling: Each state conducts its own counselling for 85% of the state quota seats in government colleges and 100% of seats in private colleges.
Counselling Process:
Registration:
Candidates need to register for counselling on the official MCC website or respective state counselling portals.
Choice Filling and Locking:
During the counselling process, candidates are required to fill in their preferences for courses and colleges. After filling in their choices, they must lock them in by the specified deadline.
Seat Allotment:
Seats are allotted based on the candidates’ NEET scores, rank, and preferences during the choice filling phase. The process is conducted in multiple rounds, depending on the availability of seats after each round.
Reporting to College:
Once a seat is allotted, candidates need to report to the allotted college to complete the admission formalities within the stipulated time.
Second and Subsequent Rounds:
If seats remain vacant after the first round of counselling, further rounds are conducted. Candidates who did not get a seat in the first round or who wish to upgrade their seat can participate in these subsequent rounds.
This structured approach ensures a fair and transparent allocation of seats to deserving candidates across various states and institutions. For more specific details, including dates and procedures for this year’s counselling, it’s recommended to regularly check the MCC’s official website and respective state medical counselling authorities’ websites.
NEET Exam Pattern
The NEET exam pattern states that it is a paper-pencil-based test (PBT) or offline test of three hours and 20 minutes in duration. The exam will consist of 200 questions from Physics, Chemistry and Biology, out of which 180 questions have to be attempted. The questions will be objective-type and carry multiple choices or four answer options. The correct answer option has to be marked by shading the corresponding circle on the OMR sheet with a blue/black ballpoint pen.
According to the NEET 2024 exam pattern and structure, each subject will be divided into two sections, Section A and Section B, carrying 35 and 15 questions, respectively. While it is compulsory to attempt all 35 questions in Section A, in Section B, candidates will have to attempt 10 out of 15 questions. The final NEET paper pattern will be announced by NTA along with the notification and information brochure. Given the changes in the syllabus and eligibility criteria, there are chances that the NEET exam pattern 2024 may change as well.
Cut-off
Based on trends from the past 2 years, the expected minimum passing marks for NEET 2024 are above 130 for the general category and between 105-129 for OBC/SC/ST categories. Last year, the NEET cutoff was 137-720 for the general/EWS category and 136-107 for reserved categories.
These details provide a comprehensive look at what prospective candidates can expect for NEET 2024. It’s important for students to monitor the NTA’s updates for any changes that might occur due to adjustments in educational policies or other factors.
For further details and updates regarding NEET UG 2024, candidates should refer to the official NTA NEET website (https://exams.nta.ac.in)
