NEET UG 2024

NEET Registration 2024: The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduates (NEET-UG) is a gateway to admission into various undergraduate medical and dental programs across India. NEET 2024 will be conducted on May 5, 2024, by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The exam will be administered in 13 languages, encompassing both Hindi and English. The registration process for NEET UG is anticipated to commence in March 2024. This article provides you with information on the expected release date for NEET 2024 application form along with necessary documentation, eligibility criteria, and steps to fill the form.

The NEET UG 2024 registration process is likely to begin soon at neet.nta.nic.in. NTA is expected to release the NEET 2024 application form and the notification in March 2024. As per the latest news on NEET 2024 registration date, the application forms are expected to be released in the first week of March. However, there’s no official clarification on NEET application date and therefore candidates should stay updated and ensure preparedness to fill out the form soon.

NEET UG 2024 Important Dates

Below is a list of important NEET 2024 events and their anticipated dates:

NEET 2024 Notification
March 2024
NEET 2024 Application Process
1st week of March 2024 to 1st week of April 2024
NEET 2024 Application Correction
Second week of April 2024
NEET 2024 Admit Card
4th week of April 2024
NEET 2024 Exam Date
May 5, 2024
NEET 2024 Answer Key
First week of June 2024
NEET 2024 Result
Second week of June 2024

NEET 2024 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for NEET UG 2024 are as follows:

1. Age Limit

  • The candidates should be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2023.
  • There is no upper age limit for appearing in NEET UG.

2. Nationality

  • Indian Citizens
  • Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)
  • Overseas Citizen of India (OCIs)
  • Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs)
  • Foreign Nationals

3. Educational Qualifications

  • Candidates must have cleared 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as core subjects.
  • Candidates appearing for the 12th exam can also apply.

4. Minimum Aggregate Marks in Qualifying Exam

  • General category: 50%
  • SC/ST/OBC-NCL: 40%
  • PwD candidates: 45%

5. NEET Qualification Codes

Candidates need to mention any one of the following exam codes based on their academic background:

  • Code 01: Candidates appearing for 12th class exam
  • Code 02: Those who have cleared 12th standard have not taken admission further
  • Code 03: PUC Science Graduate
  • Code 04: 12th class graduate and have completed pre-medical/pre-professional exam
  • Code 05: Admitted to 1st year of B.Sc Degree with PCB combination
  • Code 06: Graduates (B.Sc Exams with PCB combination)
  • Code 07: Completed a course from any other board (another country) equivalent to Indian Class 12 (10+2)

Documents Required for Filling NEET 2024 Application Form

Candidates should ensure the availability of the scanned copied below mentioned documents before filling out the NEET 2024 application form:

  • Candidate’s Signature
  • Candidate’s Left and Right Thumb Impressions
  • Postcard SizePhotograph
  • Passport Size Photograph
  • Certificate of Passing Class 10th
  • Certificate of Passing Class 12th
  • Certificate of Citizenship
  • Certificate of Category
  • Certificate for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD)
  • Valid ID Proof such as Aadhar Card, PAN Card, and Driver’s License)

Other prerequisites for filling NEET 2024 Application Form include:

  • Valid Email ID and Mobile Number
  • Internet Connection
  • Laptop or Desktop
  • Updated Internet Browser
  • Valid Identity Number
  • Credit card/ Debit card/ Net banking credentials

NEET 2024 Application Process: How To Apply?

The step-wise process to apply for the NEET 2024 exam is given below:

  • Step 1 – Visit the official website of NEET at neet.nta.nic.in
  • Step 2 – Click on the “New Registration” tab in the new window.
  • Step 3 – Read the instructions carefully.
  • Step 4 – Accept the terms and conditions by selecting the checkbox.
  • Step 5 – Click on the Proceed option.
  • Step 6 – Fill out the registration form by providing all essential details.
  • Step 7 –Click on the submit button to complete the online registration.
  • Step 8 – Note down the application number.
  • Step 9 –Click on ‘click here to login’
  • Step 10– Log in using your application number and password.
  • Step 11– Fill in the asked details carefully.
  • Step 12– Upload scanned copies of required documents and photos.
  • Step 13– Select the desired mode of payment to pay the application fees.
  • Step 14– Save and print the filled NEET application form.

Uneditable Fields in NEET Application Form

The following fields in the NEET application form are uneditable after submission.:

  • Candidate’s Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Mobile Number
  • Email Address
  • Permanent Address
  • Present Address
  • Category and Nationality
  • Uploaded Documents

Candidates must review all the information entered before submitting the application form to avoid any complications during the admission process.

NEET UG 2024 Application Fees

The NEET 2024 application fee will be revealed with the release of NEET 2024 notification and application form. However, based on the previous year’s trends, we can get an idea of the NEET application fees for the 2024 exam. Here’s a breakdown last year’s application fees:

Category
NEET Application Fee (in INR)
General
1,700
General – EWS/ OBC-NCL
1,600
SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Third Gender
1,000
Foreign Nationals
9,500

Last year, there was an increase in the NEET fee for each category, hence we can expect a slight increase in the NEET 2024 application fee as well. However, the final fee structure will be confirmed once the official notification and application form are released on nta.ac.in