NEET 2023 Exam: Date, Answer Key (Out), Result, Cutoff, Syllabus, Pattern

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) exam in 13 languages. The single national-level undergraduate medical entrance exam, NEET UG held every year for admission to 645 medical, 318 dental, 914 AYUSH, and 47 BVSc and AH colleges in India.

As per the latest update, the NTA is expected to announce the NEET 2023 result by the second week of June. NEET 2023 results will be announced in the form of a scorecard at neet.nta.nic.in mentioning the All India Rank (AIR), total and subject-wise marks obtained personal details. The scorecard of the candidates will also mention the NEET 2023 cutoff for every category. 

Based on NEET scores 2023, counselling for admission to 15% All India Quota (AIQ), 85% state quota, deemed/central universities, private colleges, AFMS/ESIC institutes, AIIMS and JIPMER campuses will be conducted. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will conduct the counselling for 15 % All India Quota admissions, while, for the rest 85% state quota, the respective state authorities will conduct the counselling on their websites.

Earlier, the NEET UG 2023 re-exam was held for the candidates of Manipur. on June 6 at Mizoram's Aizawl at Kendriya Vidyalaya. As per the media reports, around 405 candidates are reported for re-examination in Mizoram. The NEET 2023 provisional answer key along with the question paper and OMR sheet were released by the NTA. Candidates could challenge the NEET 2023 provisional answer key and OMR sheet by paying Rs 200 for every challenge answer. Based on the challenges submitted by the students, the NTA NEET 2023 final answer key will be released along with the result.

The NTA conducted NEET UG 2023 on May 7 from 2:00 PM to 5:20 PM in pen and paper mode. NEET was conducted in pen and paper-based mode for admission to 1,01,388 MBBS, 27868  BDS, 52,720 AYUSH, 603 BVSc, and AH seats. As per the NEET 2023 exam pattern, the exam contained 200 questions, of which aspirants need to answer only 180. NTA NEET 2023 question paper included questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. In NEET 2023 exam, 4 marks were given for every correct answer, one mark will be deducted for every wrong answer and no marks will be given for any unanswered question.

The NTA issued the NEET UG 2023 admit card for registered aspirants on May 3. The NEET 2023 city intimation slip was released on April 30 at neet.nta.nic.in. The NEET 2023 admit card can be downloaded with a user ID, password/date of birth and security pin. Each student must carry a hard copy of the admit card 2023 NEET and other relevant documents on the exam day. Aspirants without a hard copy of the NEET UG 2023 hall tickets and other mandatory documents will not be given entry inside the examination hall under any circumstances. Earlier, the authority opened the NEET application form 2023 window on March 6. The NEET correction window for registered aspirants was also opened for a specific period of time for candidates to make changes to their application forms, 

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 neet.nta.nic.in

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In order to successfully get admission to medical colleges, candidates must meet the NEET 2023 eligibility criteria seat by that NTA.

Eligibility Criteria for NEET 2023

NEET 2023 - Eligibility Criteria for MBBS/ BDS/ BUMS/ BSMS courses

Mode of Application : Online

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

The steps to fill out the NEET 2023 application form are as follows:

1. Registration: Go to neet.nta.nic.in and register for NEET 2023 by entering the asked details such as an active phone number and email ID. After entering the details, the NEET 2023 application number will be generated. 
2. Filling the application form: After the successful registration, go to the NTA NEET website again and log in through the candidate login. Upon reaching the application form, enter the asked details such as personal, academic and others. 
3. Upload documents: In the third step, upload the scanned images of the photograph, signature and other documents as per the specification mentioned in the NEET 2023 brochure. 
4. Paying NEET 2023 application fee-  Pay the registration fee through Debit/Credit card/ Netbanking/ UPI. 
5. Taking printout of the confirmation page: Candidates must save a copy of the confirmation page of the NEET exam 2023.

NEET 2023 application form fee 

Important Tip: Keep 6 to 8 photographs for NEET 2023 exam day attendance sheet, admit card and medical admissions.

NEET Correction Window 2023

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 2023 registrations closes. Changes and corrections will be allowed through NEET candidate login. The correction window of the NEET 2023 exam will be a one-time facility

Corrections allowed in NEET application form 2023: 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 fewer seats, qualifying with a very good NEET 2023 score requires the best efforts. Effective preparation tips to crack the NEET exam include some basic guidelines and a good strategy. Since it is the aim to crack NEET 2023 in the first attempt, some golden rules to follow are:

NEET exam 2023 strategy will also depend upon the following factors:

• NEET exam Preparation at home or through coaching
• How to prepare for NEET 2023 without coaching
• Preparation for NEET along with class 12 board
• Online or offline preparation for NEET 2023

10 tips to crack NEET exam 2023

Tip 1: Peruse NEET Syllabus and Topics- The question paper will have questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology at classes 11 and 12 levels. To crack NEET 2023, it is vital to know the topics to cover.

Tip 2: Strategize with Do and Die Chapters for NEET: The past year's 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 what the exam will be like and help in planning an exact NEET exam strategy.

Tip 4: Figure Out Best Books for NEET 2023: 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 2023. However other books are also needed for reference.
In addition, some online resources for NEET Preparation are:

• NEET free coaching
• NEET 2023 online test series

Tip 5: Schedule NEET Exam Timetable- the number of hours to study, what to study, and how to strategize is pretty important if one's goal is score 600 plus in NEET 2023.

Tip 6: Tune in a Good NEET Revision Strategy: Just studying won't help. Revision of every chapter till one is thorough is a standard mantra for cracking the 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 the NEET exam 2023. 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 the previous year are good sources of knowing the pressures of 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 2023 won't be easy but perseverance and determination are needed along with strong motivation to keep going and taste the sweetness of success.  

Tip 10: Common Mistakes to Avoid in NEET exam 2023: Well, these are common mistakes made by students and will have to be avoided. Check these out and know how to avoid them.

A wise NEET 2023 Study Strategy incorporates all these points.  In addition, the preparation strategy changes as the exam date come 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

Before looking at the NEET exam pattern, students should check the syllabus. NEET 2023 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 2023 ought to be close by such that students can refer and prepare for NEET 2023 in a better manner.

NEET Exam Pattern 2023 - Important Details

Download NEET Question Papers

Previous year's NEET question paper all codes: (English & Hindi)

NEET exam papers: Regional languages

NEET 2023 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 nta.neet.nic.in. Carrying NEET 2023 admit card is mandatory on the exam day to verify the candidate's identity. Steps to download the admit card of NEET 2023 are as follows:

How to download the NEET admit card 2023?

Step 1: Click on the NEET 2023 admit card download link provided on the website

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 the details are correct.

NEET 2023 admit card details

• NEET Application number and Roll no
• Name
• Father’s name
• Mother’s name
• Birthdate
• 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 in the space given on the admit card for the NEET exam. They must also put their left thumb impression and get their parent's signature in the space provided. Candidates must put their signatures in front of the invigilator at the NEET exam hall.

Image of NEET admit card

What to carry along with the NEET admit card 2023?

• A passport-size photograph is to be pasted on the attendance sheet at NEET 2023 exam hall. Photo must be the same as uploaded in the application of NEET 2023.
• 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 2023- how to correct the discrepancy in admit card?

Candidates must approach the NTA NEET Help Line to rectify any discrepancy. They must email 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 2023 ?

NEET exam 2023: Dress code for male candidates

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

NEET 2023: Dress code for female candidates

• What is allowed : Half-sleeved clothes and sandals and chappals with 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, necklaces, bracelets 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, and Kirpan with them to the NEET 2023 exam hall.

NEET cxam day instructions

Candidates must follow the given guidelines during NEET 2023 exam:

• Candidates must sign the attendance sheet and admit card of NEET 2023 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 the NEET question paper

• All details in the particulars section of the NEET 2023 OMR sheet must be filled in legible handwriting. Care must be taken to ensure details are correct.

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

• They must not indulge in malpractices and avoid carrying objects, gadgets and other things that are barred from the NEET 2023 exam.

• With the COVID pandemic threat still in place, candidates must also follow social distancing, wear masks and carry sanitiser to the exam hall for NEET 2023.

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

Candidates can use NEET 2023 answer key by NTA to calculate their estimated scores and raise challenges by paying Rs. 200 per question. The candidates must provide proof of the same.

NEET Answer key for all Codes - Previous Year

NTA released the 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.

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. 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 2023 will be updated here after the conclusion of the exam.

Previous Year's NEET Exam Analysis by coaching centers

How to download NEET 2023 result?

• Click on the link given on neet.nta.nic.in for NEET results 2023 (when announced)
• Enter the NEET Roll Number (as given on admit card) and date of birth in dd/mm/yyyy format
• The NEET 2023 scorecard will be displayed
• Download the same and check the details for accuracy

NEET Scorecard 2023-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 the 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- Previous year

NEET Merit List 2023

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 2023 will be used for seat allotment during counselling. Candidates must note that their result is the basis for the NEET 2023 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 2023. 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.

The cutoff score is determined by the number of applicants, difficulty levels of the question paper, seats available, and past cutoff trends. 

NEET qualifying percentile

Mode of Counselling: Online, Offline

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will conduct the counselling for NEET 2023 in the online mode including the choice filling and locking process. Candidates who will be allotted seats in NEET UG 2023 counselling will be required to 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 2023 counselling will be conducted in four rounds: round one, two, mop-up and stray vacancy. Candidates who will qualify for NEET 2023 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 state counselling.

NEET counselling 2023 is 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 counselling subject to certain regulations.

MCC NEET Counselling guidelines

NEET Seat Intake 

• AIIMS MBBS (15 institutes) - 1205 seats 
• JIPMER MBBS (2 institutes) - 200 seats  
• MBBS seats in 645 colleges - 1,01,388  
• BDS seats in 318 colleges - 27,868
• Ayush seats in 914 colleges - 52,720 seats