NEET

Conducting Body

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Frequency

Held once a year

Eligibility

Completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English
Minimum age: 17 years
Maximum age: 25 years for general category (30 years for reserved categories)

Exam Structure

Mode of Exam: Pen and paper-based (offline)
Duration: 3 hours
Subjects Covered: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany & Zoology)
Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Questions: 200 questions (180 to be answered)
Marking Scheme:
- Correct answer: +4 marks
- Incorrect answer: -1 mark
- Unanswered questions: No marks

Syllabus

The syllabus for NEET includes topics from the 11th and 12th-grade NCERT textbooks for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

Official Syllabus for NEET exam

Importance

Medical Admissions: Only entrance exam for MBBS and BDS programs in India
Standardized Testing: Uniform platform for assessing candidates
Merit-Based Selection: Ensures admissions are based on merit

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Subject Wise Strategy

Physics

Start with foundational topics like Kinematics, Laws of Motion, and Work-Energy-Power. Move on to high-scoring chapters such as Mechanics, Optics, and Modern Physics.
Practice numerical problems regularly to strengthen problem-solving skills.
Allocate additional time to challenging topics, ensuring a clear understanding.

Chemistry

In Organic Chemistry, prioritize chapters with conceptual importance like Hydrocarbons, Organic Chemistry-II, and Biomolecules.
For Inorganic Chemistry, focus on Coordination Compounds, d-block & f-block Elements, and Chemical Bonding.
In Physical Chemistry, emphasize Thermodynamics, Chemical Equilibrium, and Atomic Structure.

Biology

In Botany, prioritize Genetics and Evolution, Plant Physiology, and Ecology and Environment.
In Zoology, allocate more time to Human Physiology, Human Reproduction & Reproductive Health, and Animal Kingdom.
Practice diagrams and labeling for better retention in Botany.

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