NEET UG 2024: Updated Application Fee & Tie-breaking Policy Changes – What’s New This Year

The NEET UG application process has kicked off, and we’ve got the key updates you need to be aware of.

1. New Official Website: All the important NEET exam details are now available at neet.ntaonline.in, the updated official website.
2. Revised Application Fees: The application fee structure has changed. The general category registration fee is now Rs 1,700. Previously, non-Indian candidates had to pay Rs 9,500. The new fees are Rs 1,600 for EWS/OBC-NCL applicants and Rs 1,000 for SC/ST/PwD categories.
3. Updated Tie-Breaking Policy: The rule for breaking ties has been modified. Age and NEET UG application number no longer play a role. Priority is now determined based on scores in biology, chemistry, and physics, in that order. If needed, the ratio of right to wrong answers is considered within and between subjects.
4. Changes in Syllabus: The NEET syllabus has been revised by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and NTA. Some topics are removed, and essential ones are added.
5. Exam Duration and Pattern Variations: The NEET exam now lasts 200 minutes (3 hours and 20 minutes), from 2 pm to 5:20 pm IST. Candidates can choose to answer questions in one of two sections for each subject. In Section B, candidates can attempt any ten out of fifteen questions. Section A consists of thirty-five questions.”