NEET 2021: Exam Date (August 1), Registration (Soon), Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern

NEET 2021 exam date has been announced by NTA as August 1. As per the latest NEET 2021 exam notification NEET-UG will be conducted in pen and paper mode on August 1 in 11 languages. NTA will announce NEET 2021 registration dates soon at ntaneet.nic.in. NEET application form 2021 will be available soon on the official website. The syllabus of NEET 2021 will be the same as clarified by the Ministry of Education. While the number of questions in the NEET exam pattern may increase. NEET 2021 exam date to be announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA) is for admission to 83,075 MBBS, 26,949 BDS, 52,720 AYUSH, 525 BVSc and AH seats.  

To appear for NEET exam, aspirants need to register themselves carefully. Registered students can download NEET admit card 2021 using the required credentials. NEET 2021 will contain questions from Physics, Chemistry and Biology. After the NTA NEET exam, the official answer key will be released containing the answers to the NEET questions asked. NEET 2021 answer key will be released for all codes. NEET result will be announced in the form of scorecard. Along with the result, NEET 2021 minimum qualifying percentile and scores will be announced, which must be secured to pass the test. Based on NEET scores, admission to 15% All India Quota (AIQ), 85% state quota, deemed/central universities, private colleges, AFMS/ESIC institutes, AIIMS and JIPMER campuses.

NEET UG 2021 Latest News Today:

March 15, 2021: NEET 2021 registration process will be started soon at ntaneet.nic.in.

March 12, 2021: NTA has announced the NEET 2021 exam date as August 1. Official Notice; Download Here.

NEET Exam Dates 2021

Most medical aspirants are eagerly awaiting the NEET exam dates announcement now the wait is over. National Testing Agency will open the NEET registration form 2021 as soon as the NEET 2021 exam dates are announced. So when will NEET 2021 exam dates be announced?

Tentative NEET Exam Dates

What is NEET exam?

The single national level undergraduate medical entrance exam, NEET 2021 is for admission to 542 medical, 313 dental, 914 AYUSH and 47 BVSc and AH colleges in India. Qualifying in NEET exam is mandatory for Indian students to even study medicine abroad. More than 15 lakh students appear for NEET every year. Admissions to AIIMS and JIPMER are also through NEET exam. The validity of NEET result is one year only. 

How to contact NTA?

Address: Block C-20 1A/8, Sector-62, IITK Outreach Centre, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Noida - 201309, Uttar Pradesh (India)
Contact number: 0120 6895200
Website: nta.ac.in or ntaneet.nic.in

Medical aspirants can check the NEET eligibility criteria here to know the qualifications, age limit, number of attempts etc. NEET eligibility criteria is separate for the exam and admissions to MBBS, BDS, and other medical courses. Check eligibility criteria for NEET 2021 given below before applying.

Is 12th marks important for MBBS? Yes. 

What is the age limit for NEET exam? Well, there is no upper age limit for NEET 2021. 

How many attempts for NEET ? There is no restriction on number of limits. 

Eligibility Criteria for NEET 2021 - Quick View

NEET 2021 - Eligibility Criteria for MBBS/ BDS/ BUMS/ BSMS courses

NEET qualifying marks are given below**

**based on past year.

Mode of Application : Online

Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card | Other

As per latest NEET 2021 news, the registration window will start soon. NEET 2021 registration date by NTA will be out anytime on ntaneet.nic.in. Candidates must keep their photo, signature and other documents ready to apply for NEET 2021. Here are the steps to fill NEET 2021 form.

Steps for NEET registration 2021

1. Go to ntaneet.nic.in for NEET 2021 Registration
2. Login and fill NEET application form 2021
3. Upload photograph, signature and other documents
4. Pay NEET application fee
5. Print confirmation page for NEET 2021

How to Fill NEET Application Form 2021 in 5 easy steps?

Step 1- Registration for NEET 2021:  Fill personal details like name, parents names, category, Pwd status, gender, nationality, State of eligibility, identification details, mobile and email. Candidates will need to create their own password for NEET 2021 here.

 After successful NEET registration, a provisional application number is generated. Candidates must use this NEET application number and password to login.

Step 2- Filling NEET Application Form: While personal details will be autofilled by NTA system, candidates will have to input the medium of NEET Question Paper, four exam cities from the list provided, academic details (Class 10, 11 and 12), address- permanent and correspondence, occupation and income details of parents and lastly dress code for students (in case of religious specifications).

What is NEET 2021 qualifying code?
NTA requires all students to enter their Qualifying Code for NEET 2021. The following describes what to fill in the NEET 2021 qualifying code section.

How to choose qualifying code in NEET?

1. Select 01 if candidate is appearing for Class XII in 2021 
2. Select 02 to 07 for those who have already passed their class 12 in 2020 or earlier.
3. Candidates who don't fall under the above must use "others" and enter details.

Step 3 - Upload Documents: Scanned images of Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, and Class 10 Certificate as per below given specifications. Check the NEET photo requirements 2021 to avoid rejection of NEET 2021 application. All documents must be in JPG/ JPEG format only.

NEET 2021 - Documents to be uploaded with application form

Step 4- Pay NEET 2021 application fee: Payable through Debit/Credit card/ Netbanking/ UPI - State Bank of India/Syndicate Bank/HDFC Bank/ICICI Bank/Paytm

Step 5- Take a printout of the confirmation page: Candidates must save a copy of the confirmation page of NEET exam 2021.

Important Tip: Keep 6 to 8 photographs for NEET 2021 exam day attendance sheet, admit card and medical admissions.
NEET 2021 Exam - Medium of Language

1. English, Hindi and Urdu will be available at all exam centres of NEET 2021
2. Assamese - only in Assam
3. Bengali - only in West Bengal and Tripura
4. Gujarati - only in Gujarat, Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli
5. Kannada - only in Karnataka
6. Marathi - only in Maharashtra
7. Odia - only in Odisha
8. Tamil - only in Tamil Nadu
9. Telugu - only in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

NEET Correction Window 2021

To correct any mistakes made in the application form, candidates can use the NEET correction window that will be made available by NTA after NEET 2021 registrations close. Changes and corrections will be allowed through NEET candidate login. The correction window of NEET 2021 exam is a one time facility

Corrections allowed in NEET application form 2021: All details/ Photograph/ Signature and Exam cities

NEET Application Statistics over the past years

Application Fees

Preparing for the NEET is the first step and this starts in class 11 for most students aspiring to appear for the exam. With the fierce competition and less seats, qualifying with a very good NEET 2021 score requires the best efforts. Effective preparation tips to crack NEET exam include some basic guidelines and a good strategy. Since it is the aim to crack NEET 2021 in the first attempt, some golden rules to follow are:

NEET exam 2021 strategy will also depend upon the following factors

• NEET exam Preparation at home or through coaching
• How to prepare for NEET 2021 without coaching
• Preparation for NEET along with class 12 board
• Online or offline preparation for NEET 2021

10 tips to crack NEET exam 2021

Tip 1: Peruse NEET Syllabus and Topics- The question paper will have questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology at the class 12 level. To crack NEET 2021, it is vital to know the topics to cover.

Tip 2: Strategize with Do and Die Chapters for NEET: The past year question papers show questions asked from some topics while some topics are barely touched. These are mostly available online and also through a close look at the NEET question papers from past years.

Tip 3: Check NEET Exam Pattern - This will help candidates to know how the exam will be like and help in planning an exact NEET exam strategy.

Tip 4: Figure Out Best Books for NEET 2021: Students ask whether NCERT books are enough to crack NEET exam? Since they help in cementing the foundation, NCERT books are important to prepare for NEET 2021. However other books are also need for reference.
In addition some online resources for NEET Preparation are:

• NEET free coaching
• NEET 2021 online test series

Tip 5: Schedule NEET Exam Timetable- the number of hours to study, what to study, how to strategize is pretty important if one's goal is score 600 plus in NEET 2021.

Tip 6: Tune in a Good NEET Revision Strategy: Just studying wont help. Revision of every chapter till one is thorough is a standard mantra for cracking NEET exam. 

Tip 7: Timely Testing and Evaluation: While intense preparation is necessary, it will be fruitful only if it is backed up by proper evaluation. This requires timely testing and proper revision to plug the gaps and holes in the preparation for NEET exam 2021. One way of evaluation is the use of NEET Mock Tests and the NEET Previous Year Question Papers

Tip 8. Know from NEET Toppers: Well, NEET toppers from previous year are good sources of knowing the pressures of the exam preparation and how to succeed. Read their success mantras to know and tweak the NEET exam strategy. 

Tip 9: Motivation and Determination: The path to success in NEET 2021 wont be easy but perseverance and determination are need along with strong motivation to keep going and taste the sweetness of success.  

Tip 10: Common Mistakes to Avoid in NEET exam 2021: Well, these are common mistakes made by students and have to be avoided. Check these out and know how to avoid them.

A wise NEET 2021 Study Strategy incorporates all these points.  In addition, the preparation strategy changes as the exam date comes closer. Hence it is also wise to tweak the NEET preparation along with the time available as given below
NEET exam preparation strategy over the months

The exam will have a new pattern as per the NEET 2021 latest update. The number of questions will increase and students will need to answer 180 questions (if JEE Main changes are considered). The marking scheme and other details in the exam pattern may remain unchanged. The new exam pattern of NEET 2021 will be updated here as soon as NTA updates the details.

Before looking at NEET exam pattern, students should check the syllabus. NEET 2021 syllabus is the 10+2 level for Physics, Chemistry and Biology.  Students must not only complete the NEET syllabus on time but also know what study material to choose. In addition the best books for NEET 2021 ought to be close by such that students can refer and prepare for NEET 2021 in a better manner.

NEET Exam Pattern 2021 - Important Details

NEET 2021 Questions and Marks

Download NEET Question Papers 2020

NEET question paper 2020 all codes: (English & Hindi)

NEET exam papers: Regional languages

NEET 2021 exam day schedule (Tentative)

One important exercise in NEET preparation is the use of mock tests. One can only perfect what one has learned by practicing with past year question papers, mock tests, and such. Candidates can practice with these mock tests of NEET either on the NTA website or they can even download the tests to practise at home. NTA has also facilitated practising on NEET sample papers at TPCs which are the 2900 plus test practice centres set up at the nearest colleges in most towns and cities.

Candidates wishing to practice at the NEET TPCs must register and book the slot and go to the college to practise. The questions asked in these mock tests for NEET will be based on the past question papers of the exam. 

Practice with NEET NTA Mock Tests

• Practice on the official NEET mock test on NTA website by clicking here. 
• Select NEET and the subject to start the test. 
• The login credentials are dummy and hence candidates must press the "enter" key to start the mock test for the chosen subject.

The mock tests are only for practice hence scores are not given out. However, the feel and look of the actual exam can be gauged with the help of these tests.

Registered candidates can download the admit card for NEET at ntaneet.nic.in. Download of NEET 2021 admit card is in 5 easy steps. Candidates need to login on NEET 2021 official website and enter their application number, date of birth and security pin to download it. Carrying NEET 2021 admit card is mandatory on the exam day to verify the candidate's identity. Steps to download the admit card of NEET 2021 are:

How to download the NEET admit card 2021?

Step 1: Click on the candidate login

Step 2: Enter the NEET application number, date of birth and security pin

Step 3: NEET admit card will be displayed

Step 4: Download the admit card and check the details

Step 5: Print the same if details are correct.

NEET 2021 admit card details

• NEET Application number and Roll no
• Name
• Father’s name
• Mother’s name
• Birth date
• Gender
• Category
• Residential address
• The medium of the NEET question paper.
• Test Centre details 
• NEET exam date and time

Important Tip: Candidates must paste a photograph on the space given in the admit card for NEET exam. They must also put their left thumb impression and get their parent's signature in the space provided. Candidates must put their signature in front of the invigilator at the NEET exam hall.

Image of NEET admit card

What to carry along with the NEET admit card 2021?

• A passport size photograph to be pasted in the attendance sheet at NEET 2021 exam hall. Photo must be same as uploaded in application of NEET 2021.
• A valid original Photo ID - PAN Card/ Passport/ Ration Card/ Aadhaar Card/ Any Govt ID
• PwD certificate (only for PwD candidates)
• Proforma of NEET exam admit card with a postcard size photo pasted on it

NEET 2021- how to correct discrepancy in admit card?

Candidates must approach the NTA NEET Help Line to rectify any discrepancy. They must mail NTA with proof and the details of corrections required. Candidates will be allowed to appear for the exam with the old admit card. NTA will rectify and issue the correction at a later stage. NTA NEET helpline details are

• NEET Contact Email ID: neetug-nta@nic.in 
• NEET Helpline Phone: 0120-6895200

What is the Dress Code for NEET 2021?

NEET exam 2021 Dress Code for Male Candidates

• What is allowed: half sleeve shirts/T-shirts, Trousers and simple pants and sandals and chappals with a thin soles
• What is not allowed: clothes with zip pockets, pockets, big buttons or elaborate embroidery, Kurta Pyjamas and shoes

NEET 2021 Dress Code for Female Candidates

• What is allowed: half sleeved clothes and sandals and chappals with a thin soles
• What is not allowed: clothes with elaborate embroidery, flowers, brooches or big buttons, full arm length sleeves, high heels and thick sole shoes and jewellery like earrings, nose rings, rings, pendants, necklace, bracelet or anklets

Customary Dress Code for NEET - Certain religions prescribe a customary dress code. Students who belong to such religions must have indicated in their application for NEET. For example Sikh candidates can carry traditional Kangha, Kara, Kirpan with them to the NEET 2021 exam hall. 

NEET Exam Day Instructions

Candidates must follow the given guidelines during NEET 2021 exam:

• Candidates must sign the attendance sheet and admit card of NEET 2021 in front of the invigilator.

• They must submit the photograph to be pasted on the NEET exam attendance sheet.

• Candidates must read and understand all the instructions mentioned on NEET question paper 

• All details in the particulars section of the NEET 2021 OMR sheet must be filled in a legible handwriting. Care must be taken to ensure details are correct.

• Candidates must not talk to other candidates and must maintain silence during NEET exam.

• They must not indulge in malpractices and avoid carrying objects, gadgets and other things that are barred from the NEET 2021 exam.

• With the COVID pandemic threat still in place, candidates must also follow social distancing, wear masks and carry a sanitizer to the exam hall for NEET 2021. 

• The exam will be videographed so candidates must ensure they sit upright and avoid any suspicious activity or behaviour.

National Testing Agency will release the official answer key at nta.ac.in. The authorities will also release a notice regarding challenging the NEET 2021 answer key which can be done within a certain time period. It is to be noted that any objection to a question or answer given in the NEET provisional answer key can only be raised by candidates within a given time. 

They will have to raise their challenge to the official answer key through the online provision made by NTA after paying Rs.1000 per question. Candidates are required to submit proof of the same. The amount paid to challenge the answer key will be refunded if the claim of the candidates is found to be true else it is non-refundable.

NEET Answer key for all Codes - Previous Year

NTA will release NEET Answer Key for various codes like E, F, G, H (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) after the completion of the entrance exam. The previous year's answer of NEET for all codes is provided in the table below.

Every exam has its share of happy students who have done well and students who may not have performed as per their expectations. What can be always learned from all is how to adapt in case of adverse situations, how best to make out of a bad situation, how to overcome all odds etc. Student reactions for NEET 2021 will be provided from the exam centres while the exam is held and after it concludes. However past year student reactions can give a glimpse into those last-minute thoughts before the commencement of the exam and the mixed feelings once the exam is done.

Check NEET Exam Analysis 2020 below

Pre NEET Student Reactions 2020

Prashant: I have not faced any issue reaching the exam centre. Because I was not prepared for the exam in May, therefore, the postponement has been a benefit for me and I'm sure for other students as well.

Siddharth: I was 10-15 minutes late due to traffic and the gate has been closed at 1:30 PM. I was very well prepared, however, the invigilators did not let me.

Hemant: My feelings are mutual towards the postponement of NEET due to the lockdown. Neither it proved to be beneficial for me, nor a loss. I'm best prepared in Biology.

Aditya: According to me, NEET should be further postponed, since Coronavirus is at its peak. I have tried to study through a coaching centre, however, the lockdown was implemented throughout the country.

NEET 2020 Post Exam Student Reactions 

Most students agreed that a major chunk of the questions asked was NCERT based. The paper was found relatively easy as compared to NEET 2020 with Physics and Biology being found easier compared to Chemistry. The scoring could be higher on account of the easy paper with NEET cutoffs expected to go higher than the previous year.

Veer Shekhawat: This was my third attempt This year's question paper was easy as compared to last year and the question papers were simple. There was no out of syllabus question asked in the exam. The entry and exit process were maintained in a very appreciative manner. I expect 630-635 marks in the exam. I want to take admission to SMS College, Jaipur.

Akhil: This was my second attempt and I answered well in the NEET exam. The question paper was average in terms of difficulty level. Almost all topics and chapters were covered from the Physics section of the NEET question paper. Biology was entirely from NCERT.

Ayushi: This was my first attempt. Only the Physics section was difficult otherwise everything was quite good. I wish to join a government college which I will decide after the NEET result.

The analysis of any exam can be only given after the exam concludes. However, previous year exam analysis always helps understand what the trends may be like. NEET analysis is given here to enable students to gain insight from the experiences of those who have written the exam last year. The expert opinion has also been added as this adds to the weightage of what to expect, how best to prepare. The exam analysis for NEET 2021 will be updated here after the conclusion of the exam.

NEET Exam Analysis by coaching centers

Announcement of NEET result will be on its official website. The NEET result download is facilitated by entering roll number and date of birth. The NEET 2021 result scorecard / rank card is required for admissions so candidates must download and keep a copy.  

How to download NEET 2021 result?

• Click on the link given on ntaneet.nic.in 
• Enter the NEET Roll Number (as given on admit card) and date of birth in dd/mm/yyyy format
• The NEET 2021 scorecard will be displayed
• Download the same and check details for accuracy

NEET Scorecard 2021 -Details mentioned

• Candidate's personal details like roll number, application number, name, mother’s name and father’s name etc. 
• Marks obtained by the candidate in total
• Subject wise and overall percentile score 
• All India Rank 
• Cutoff percentile score and marks (lowest and highest) for each category
• Details of the total number of candidates who appeared and qualified

NEET result statistics - Previous Year

NEET Toppers - Last Year

NEET Merit List 2021

For counselling and admissions, the NEET score and ranks are used to draw up the merit list. It is to be noted that the merit list of NEET 2021 will be used for seat allotment during counselling. Candidates must note that their result is the basis for the NEET 2021 merit list and this will be prepared after they apply for counselling and admissions for the All India and state admissions. It also must be noted that merit lists of NEET exam will be separate for All India and state counselling.

To qualify for the Test, candidates must score equal to or above the specified NEET cutoff 2021. This is the minimum percentile that is pre-decided by MCI and stipulated in the Graduate Medical Education Regulations (1997) as the score which a candidate must obtain to be eligible for admissions. 

The NEET qualifying percentile has been specified category wise and can be summarized as given in the table below. To aid candidates, the actual marks secured in the past years have also been mentioned such that candidates get an idea of how much to score to qualify in the exam.

NEET 2021 qualifying marks will be announced after the result. The cutoff score is determined by the number of applicants, difficulty levels of the question paper, seats available, and past cutoff trends. 

Previous years' NEET qualifying percentile

Mode of Counselling: Online, Offline

MCC will start the registrations for NEET 2021 counselling round in online mode followed by the choice filling and locking process. Candidates who have been allotted seats of NEET UG 2021 counselling must report to the allotted college within a certain time period. NEET seat allotment will be based on the All India Rank of the applicants, choice of colleges entered, seat availability, reservation criteria etc.

NEET 2021 counselling is generally held in two rounds followed by a mop-up round for any vacant seats left after the first two rounds. Candidates must apply for the counselling as per their eligibility. An important point to note is that all candidates who qualify in NEET 2021 will be eligible to apply for the All India counselling. However, for the respective state counselling processes, admissions will be based on factors like domicile, residency in state etc. Candidates must check whether they meet the state admission criteria before applying for the state counselling.

As per the information brochure and the latest guidelines, NEET 2021 counselling is broadly of two types. One is the All India counselling conducted by DGHS for 15% All India Quota seats in government medical colleges and all seats in Central Institutions including AIIMS, JIPMER, AFMC, ESI, Delhi University (DU), BHU, AMU and Deemed Universities. The second is the state counselling held by each individual state medical council for the rest of the 85% of the seats in the government colleges, state-run universities and the private medical colleges of the state. Only students who qualify in NEET will be eligible for the counselling subject to certain regulations.

NOTE: As per the previous year statistics, a total of 17,777 aspirants have been allotted a seat, of which 15,503 MBBS candidates and 2,274 BDS students have been shortlisted.

NEET Counselling guidelines

NEET Seat Intake - Previous Year

• AIIMS MBBS (15 institutes) - 1205 seats 
• JIPMER MBBS (2 institutes) - 200 seats  
• MBBS seats in 532 colleges - 76,928 
• BDS seats in 313 colleges - 26,949
• Ayush seats in 914 colleges - 52,720 seats