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Planning for MBBS? Here is how you can apply for the NEET

Topics

  • Introduction: What is NEET?
  • How to apply for NEET
  • Fee structure for NEET Application
  • Requirements for NEET Application
  • NEET UG Eligibility Criteria by NTA
  • Document specification for NEET
  • Frequently Asked Questions

Introduction: What is NEET?

We have all heard of NEET or The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test as it is an essential exam for those intending to seek medical qualification to study abroad and India. S/he must undergo the NEET examination as it is the only qualification examination for medical education. The NEET exam is conducted in India for admission to every government medical institute including admissions to AIIMS and JIPMER since the entrance examinations have been replaced by NEET. If you are considering admission to medical colleges abroad, make sure you apply for NEET examinations as it happens once every year. The NEET examination is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), and the results of the exam are provided to the Directorate General of Health Services. The latter is under the Ministry of Health and for seat allocation, the Family Welfare and State Counselling Authorities. For aspiring medical students seeking a way to get admission in medical colleges abroad and in India, NEET plays a crucial role, it is a single entrance test to over 60,000 plus MBBS and BDS seats across the country and abroad.

How to apply for NEET

If you plan to appear for the exam, you must know the steps to apply for the NEET examination, thus, we have listed down the steps for you to reserve a seat for the NEET examination through the official site.

Step 1:1

  • Open the browser and go to neet.nta.nic.in and click on ‘Fill Registration Form’
  • Before proceeding, read all the instructions carefully and then enter
  • You will be taken to the new registration section, you must fill the registration form carefully
  • Make sure your parents’ name, category, date of birth, gender, nationality etc is correct
  • Before going ahead, preview and then click on the Next button
  • The information submitted will be displayed on the screen if correct tick all the checkboxes
  • Next, choose a strong password and re-enter for confirmation
  • You will be asked a security question in case you forget the password
  • Click on OPT verification and enter the number received on your mobile and submit
  • You will receive a confirmation number, kindly note it down

Step 1:2

  • Now you can log in with your registration number and selected password
  • Fill in all your personal information like place of birth
  • You can choose the medium of question paper and exam centre
  • Next, fill in your permanent and correspondence address
  • Complete the details of parents and guardians (qualification, occupation, annual income)
  • You can choose an option of dress code
  • Next, enter the security pin and click on save and draft then preview and submit
  • Now, you can review your entries and tick the checkboxes if correct
  • Click on the ‘Final Submit’ button

Step 2

  • Step 2 consists of uploading images using the upload link
  • You can upload the scanned images (10 Kb to 200 Kb) such as -
  • Passport photographs
  • Signature
  • Left-hand thumb impression
  • 10th-grade passing certificate

Step 3

  • After you’ve uploaded the required images, the screen will take you to the payment section
  • You can submit the application fee by following the given instructions
  • You can choose the bank you wish to make payment from
  • You can pay via Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking etc

Step 4

  • After the fee payment, you can take the printout of the confirmation page for future reference

Fee structure for NEET Application

CategoriesApplication Fee
General/OBC ApplicantsRs. 1,500/-
General-EWS/ OBC-NCL*Rs 1400/-
SC/ST/PH ApplicantsRs. 800/-

Requirements for NEET Application

Candidates Category Types of required ID
Indian Nationals
  • Aadhaar number (last 4 digits) 
  • 12-Grade roll number issued by the board
  • Election Card (EPIC No.)
  • Ration Card
  • Bank account passbook 
  • Passport number or any other govt. ID 
NRIsPassport Number, Aadhaar (last 4 digits)
Foreign Nationals/ OCI/PIOPassport Number

NEET UG Eligibility Criteria by NTA

SpecificationEligibility
NationalityIndian, Foreign, NRI, PIO, OCI
Age RequirementAt least 17 years during the time of admission
Minimum Qualification10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology 
Marks RequiredGeneral – 50%
OBC/SC/ST – 40%
PWD – 45%
Number of attemptsNo limit

Document specification for NEET

Phase 1 Documents required for NEET 
DocumentsSpecificationsSize and Format
Passport Photograph
  • Latest photograph
  • White background
  • 80% face coverage
  • Ears clearly visible
JPG format – Size: 10 Kb to 200 Kb
Postcard size picture
  • Recent image
  • No glasses or cap
  • 80% face coverage
  • Ears clearly visible
  • White background
4″x6″ (Size 10 kb – 200 kb)
Signature
  • White Background
  • Signature in black ink
  • Not in capital
JPG format – Size: 4 Kb to 30 Kb
Left-hand thumb impressionThe left-hand thumb is required but in case it is not possible, a right-hand thumb may be used in blue ink on white paper.Size: 10 kb to 200 kb
Phase 2 Documents required for NEET registration 2022
DocumentsSpecificationsSize and Format
10-grade passing certificateScan of class 10 passing certificateSize – 50 kb to 300 kb
Category certificateSC/ST/OBC/EWS certificateSize – 50 kb to 300 kb
PwBD certificate Size – 50 kb to 300 kb
Citizenship certificate Size – 50 kb to 300 kb

Frequently Asked Question

The NEET application forms for 2022 will release on the official website of NBE. the announcement for the release is yet to be confirmed.

You can go to the official website of NTA and click on the ‘Forgot Registration Number button. You will need to follow the instruction and you will receive the registration number.

For the NEET admit card, one postcard size photo is required. It must be a coloured photo with a white backdrop. This will be downloaded with NEET admit card and handed to the examiner.

Since the virus is still at large, extra precaution measures are best taken into consideration. So, the use of gloves and masks are a mandated requirement inside the examination hall as per the NEET regulations.

If you do not take the NEET exam but plan to stay the medical course after 12 grade then you can consider the following programmes. 

  • BSc Microbiology
  • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
  • BSc Audiology/Bachelor in Audiology or Speech Therapy
  • BSc Cardiology/BSc Cardiac Technology
  • Medical Transcription Course
  • B.Sc in Paramedical Technology

If you do not clear the NEET examinations, you won’t be able to apply for  BDS, MBBS, etc. You can opt for other courses like B.Sc and attempt for next NEET.

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