Every year, the National Testing Agency (NTA) administers the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate (NEET-UG). NEET serves as the premier national-level medical entrance examination for candidates aspiring to secure admission to medical and dental programs across the nation.
The NEET 2024 exam is scheduled to take place on May 5, 2024, in a pen-and-paper-based mode. NEET scores open doors to numerous opportunities, offering over 1 lakh MBBS seats, 28,088 BDS seats, 52,720 AYUSH seats, 525 BVSc and AH seats, 1,899 AIIMS seats, and 249 JIPMER seats.
Here are some frequently asked questions about NEET 2024:
Question: Will NEET 2024 be conducted twice a year?
Answer: No, NEET UG exam is conducted once a year.
Question: What will be the mode of the entrance exam?
Answer: NEET 2024 will be conducted in pen and paper (offline) mode. Candidates will need to mark their answers on the provided OMR sheets.
Question: How many times can I appear for NEET 2024?
Answer: There is no upper age limit for NEET UG 2024, allowing candidates to appear for the examination as many times as they wish.
Question: Do I have to provide my parents’ or guardian’s income details?
Answer: Yes, it is mandatory to include family annual income information, encompassing both the father’s/guardian’s and mother’s/guardian’s gross annual income, as well as any additional income from other sources.
Question: What is SANDES?
Answer: SANDES is an application developed by NTA, offering timely notifications and updates to candidates. It is recommended to download and install this app to stay informed.
Question: Do I have to provide my Aadhaar number in the NEET 2024 application form?
Answer: While it is not mandatory, candidates are encouraged to fill in the Aadhaar number field in the online application form to avoid potential discrepancies.
Question: What are UMANG and DigiLocker in NEET UG 2024?
Answer: NTA has introduced UMANG and DigiLocker as platforms for candidates to easily access and download important documents such as confirmation pages, admit cards, and scorecards.
Question: What is Blockchain Technology in NEET UG 2024?
Answer: NTA will employ blockchain technology to provide globally-verified and tamper-proof scorecards to qualified candidates. This allows candidates to download their scorecards from DigiLocker, ensuring the authenticity of their qualifications.
Question: What are the basic eligibility criteria for NEET 2024?
Answer: NEET aspirants must meet specific eligibility criteria set by the exam conducting authority to avoid candidature cancellation. Key eligibility requirements include:
- Candidates must be 17 years of age as of December 31, 2024.
- Aspirants must have completed their Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized central or state board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects.
- Qualifying marks for general category applicants are 50%, while it’s 40% for SC/ST/OBC and 45% for PWD.
- Candidates from NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, and Foreign nationals categories are also eligible for NEET-UG.
Question: I have a gap year between Class 11 and Class 12. Am I eligible to appear for NEET 2024?
Answer: Yes, candidates with a gap year between Class 11 and Class 12 are eligible for NEET UG 2024, as per the Delhi High Court’s decision.
Question: Can I appear for NEET 2024 even if I am older than 25 years?
Answer: Yes, candidates can take the exam even if they are older than 25 years, as the upper age limit for NEET 2024 has been removed. Candidates must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2024, and meet all other eligibility criteria.
Question: I have studied in an Oriya medium school. Can I write the test in Oriya?
Answer: NEET is conducted in 13 different languages, including Oriya. Candidates can choose Oriya as their preferred language while filling out the NEET application form.
Question: Is a candidate who has completed Class 11 and Class 12 from an open school eligible to apply for NEET 2024?
Answer: Yes, candidates who have passed Class 12 from an open school, as well as private candidates or those with Biology/Biotechnology as an additional subject in Class 12, can appear for NEET 2024. However, the final decision on this matter is pending.
Question: What is the application fee for NEET, and how can I make the payment?
Answer: The NEET 2024 application fee is Rs. 1700 for general category candidates, Rs. 1000 for SC/ST/PWD/third gender candidates, and Rs. 1600 for general-EWS and OBC-NCL candidates. Candidates taking the exam outside India will pay Rs. 9500. Payment can be made online using net banking, debit/credit cards, UPI, and through select banks.
Question: Can I choose Kannada as the language of the test if I am taking NEET in Delhi?
Answer: No, candidates in Delhi cannot select the Kannada language for the NEET question paper. Regional language papers are only available in the respective regions. To take the exam in Kannada, candidates should choose a test center in Karnataka.
Question: I have paid the application fee twice by mistake. Will I get a refund of the extra fee paid?
Answer: Yes, if you have accidentally paid the fee twice, the excess amount will be refunded within 7 working days.
These comprehensive NEET 2024 FAQs provide essential insights into the examination, eligibility, application process, and more. It’s crucial to stay well-informed to ensure a smooth and successful NEET experience.