NEET 2024 Exam Date (Out) By NTA - Answer Key, Exam Time & Duration

NEET 2024 Exam Date (Out) By NTA - Answer Key, Exam Time & Duration

Shamshad Ali DarUpdated on 14 Oct 2024, 03:56 PM IST

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, NEET 2024 on May 5. As per the data released by the authority, a total of 23,33,297 candidates appeared for the examination. The highly competitive medical entrance exam was administered in pen and paper mode, providing a standardized testing format for students across the country. The examination was held in 571 NEET exam centres. NEET 2024 served as the primary gateway for admission into medical and dental courses across India.

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NEET 2024 Exam Date (Out) By NTA - Answer Key, Exam Time & Duration
neet 2024 exam date

The authority declared the NEET result on June 4, 2024. The registrations for round 1 NEET UG counselling 2024 started from August 14, 2024. Earlier, the authority released NEET answer key 2024 on May 29 which could be challenged till May 31. The official NEET 2024 answer key PDF along with the OMR sheet can be used to calculate the probable scores before the NEET result. The final NEET answer key 2024 was released along with the result. The NEET admit card 2024 was released on May 1 at the official website exams.nta.ac.in/NEET/. The NEET city intimation slip 2024 was released on April 24. NTA re-opened the NEET correction window from April 11 to 12, 2024. The NEET 2024 application form window was also reopened from April 9 to 10, 2024. The NEET UG 2024 registration's last date was March 16.

NEET UG is a pen and paper-based exam, which is conducted in 13 languages. Through NEET-UG, admission are granted to over 1 lakh MBBS seats, 27,868 BDS seats, 52,720 AYUSH, and 603 BVSc & AH seats in 645 medical, 318 dental, 914 AYUSH, and 47 BVSc and AH colleges in India. Read the full article on the important dates related to the NEET 2024 exam below.

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NEET 2024 exam date by NTA

The NEET 2024 exam date was May 5. The single largest undergraduate medical exam was held across the country from 2 PM to 5:20 PM (IST). Aspirants preparing for the test must be aware of the NEET UG exam date 2024 to avoid missing out on crucial events such as the release of the information brochure, application form, admit card, exam day guidelines, results and more.

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NEET exam date 2024 important dates

The table below mentions the NEET exam date 2024 along with other events. Aspirants are advised to keep track of the dates regularly.

NEET UG 2024 date

Events

NEET 2024 dates

NEET 2024 exam notification

February 9, 2024

NEET 2024 registration date

February 9, 2024 to March 16, 2024

Last date for registration fee payment

March 16, 2024

Re-opening of NEET 2024 registrationsApril 9 to 10, 2024

NEET 2024 correction window date

March 18, 2024 to March 20, 2024

NEET application form re-opening datesApril 9 to 10, 2024
NEET correction window 2024 re-opening datesApril 11 to April 12 (up to 11:50 PM)

NEET 2024 city intimation slip

April 24, 2024

Release of NEET-UG admit card

May 1, 2024

NEET 2024 date of exam

May 5, 2024

NEET 2024 answer key challenge dateMay 29 to 31, 2024

NEET UG 2024 date of result declaration

June 14, 2024

Commencement of NEET UG counselling

August 2024

NEET UG 2024 counselling date

EventsNEET 2024 counselling dates
Round 1 counselling
Round 1 registrationAugust 14 to 20, 2024
Choice filling and lockingAugust 16 to 22, 2024
Final seat allotment resultAugust 25, 2024
Reporting and joiningAugust 26 to 29, 2024
Round 2 counselling
RegistrationSeptember 5 to 16, 2024
Choice filling and lockingSeptember 6 to 16, 2024
Seat allotment resultSeptember 19, 2024
Reporting and joiningSeptember 20 to 27, 2024
Round 3 counselling
RegistrationOctober 3 to 8, 2024
Choice fillingOctober 8 to 11, 2024
Seat allotment resultOctober 12, 2024
Reporting and joiningOctober 14 to 19, 2024
Stray round counselling
RegistrationsOctober 22 to 25, 2024
Choice filling and lockingOctober 23 to 26, 2024
Seat allotment resultOctober 29, 2024
Reporting and joiningOctober 30 to November 5, 2024

NEET exam schedule 2024

The NEET UG was scheduled for May 5 for a time duration of 3 hours and 20 minutes. The exam was held in 13 languages across India and abroad. Students were required to reach the allotted exam centre on or before 1:30 PM. After that, no one was allowed to enter the exam hall. The test booklet was distributed at 1:45 PM. The exam commenced at 2 PM and concluded at 5:20 PM.

NEET 2024 exam date - Event-Wise dates

The detailed notification on NEET exam 2024 was released on the official website, neet.ntaonline.in. The NTA released the NEET official bulletin which mentioned the important NEET 2024 dates about registration, correction window, admit card, result and exam date.

NEET 2024 application form date

NTA released NEET application form at neet.ntaonline.in. Candidates had to submit the NEET 2024 application form by filling out all the important details along with the submission of application fee on or before the last date.

NEET UG 2024 correction window

NEET UG correction window allowed aspirants to rectify their mistakes made during the registration process. The correction window was opened till March 20, 2024.

NEET 2024 city intimation slip

The NEET city intimation slip was released before the release of admit cards. Through NEET 2024 city intimation slip, medical aspirants were intimated about their allotted exam city centres. The city intimation slip of NEET 2024 were available at neet.ntaonline.in. Candidates had to login using their NEET application number and password.

NEET admit card 2024 date

NTA released the NEET 2024 hall tickets. The admit card for the NEET exam were released at exams.nta.ac.in/NEET/. Registered candidates could download their NEET hall tickets by submitting their application number and date of birth. The NEET 2024 admit card mentioned the candidate's name, NEET exam 2024 date, centre details, reporting time, and important instructions.

NEET 2024 exam date

NTA announced the NEET exam date as May 5, 2024. The NEET UG was conducted in offline mode. Candidates had to carry the NEET admit card on the exam day to the examination centre.

NEET 2024 date of answer key

NTA released the NEET answer key after the conclusion of the entrance test. NEET answer key mentioned the correct answers to the questions asked in the exam. Candidates could estimate their probable scores by using the NEET answer key 2024. To raise objections, applicants needed to pay the non-refundable processing fee of Rs 200.

NEET 2024 result date

NTA announced the NEET result date at neet.ntaonline.in. The NEET 2024 result was released in the form of a scorecard. The 2024 NEET result mentioned the personal details, qualifying marks, total marks, All India Rank, category rank, 15% All India Quota rank, and other details of the candidates. The result included the qualifying NEET cut-off scores for candidates from the general, SC, ST, and OBC categories.

NEET UG 2024 counselling date

The Medical Counselling Committee conducts the NEET counselling for eligible candidates. Based on NEET 2024 scores, NEET counselling was held for 15% All India Quota (AIQ). The NEET AIQ counselling process is divided into four rounds: rounds 1, 2, 3, and stray vacancies. NEET counselling for 85% state quota seats is conducted by the respective state authorities.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: When can I apply for NEET 2024?
A:

Candidates could fill the NEET application form 2024 in online mode. Students needed to fill in all the important details and pay the application fee.

Q: Who will conduct NEET 2024?
A:

The National Testing Agency, NTA conducted the NEET 2024 entrance examination on May 5.

Q: What is the NEET 2024 exam date?
A:

NEET 2024 exam date was May 5. 

Q: Will NEET be conducted online in 2024?
A:

No, NEET UG 2024 is conducted only in the pen and paper based mode.

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Hello,

Neet exam ke liye sabse important or crucial book NCERT hai.

Kisi bhi or book ko krne ke pehle make sure ki aap ncert achhe se krlo.

Uske baad physics me grip achhi krne ke liye hc verma kr skte hain mechanics le portion ke liye

Inorganic, organic chemistry or biology le liye strictly NCERT follow karein

Physical chemistry ke liye kisi module ki help lein

Hello,

The NEET application form usually opens in February and the last date is usually in March . The exam is generally held in May . The form is filled online on the official NTA NEET website.

For the SC category , you need at least 40% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in Class 12 to be eligible. The minimum age required is 17 years , and there is no upper age limit .

You can fill the NEET form only through the official NTA website when the registration starts.

Hope it helps !