The National Eligibility Entrance Test, commonly known as the NEET exam, is the most prominent entrance exam in India to get into undergraduate medical and dental colleges. NEET is organised by the NTA (National Testing Agency), the same organisation that is responsible for conducting JEE Mains and JEE Advanced. The best medical institutions in India like AIIMS, JIPMER, etc. allow admissions into their medical programs based on the results of NEET.

Every year, nearly 18–20 lakh students appear for this exam to fight for 45,000 seats, which signifies the NEET exam’s importance. The exam is conducted in pen and paper mode in pre-specified centres. After the clearance of this exam, cutoffs are released for various medical colleges, and based upon their marks, the students have the freedom to choose their college. 

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Table Of Contents

1. What Is NEET UG?

2. How To Apply For NEET?

3. Importance Of The NEET Exam

4. Difficulty Level Of The NEET Exam

5. Five Tips To Crack The NEET Exam

6. Best Books For The NEET Exam

7. The Final Say

8. FAQs

What Is NEET UG?

The National Eligibility Entrance Test is an entrance test for admission into undergraduate medical (MBBS) and dental (BDS) colleges. The exam was previously known as the All India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT), and is the common exam for over 60,000 medical colleges in India. The exam can be given in English, Hindi, and other regional languages. 

Exam Pattern

The NEET exam consists of a total of 200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), out of which 180 need to be attempted. There are 90 questions of Biology and 45 questions each of Physics and Chemistry. Each correct answer carries 4 marks, while each incorrect answer leads to a negative marking of 1 mark. The duration of this exam is 3 hours, and the maximum marks that can be scored are 720. The exam is conducted in pen-and-paper mode in offline centres. 

How To Apply For NEET?

Eligibility Criteria

• The age of the candidate should be between 17 and 25 and there is a five year relaxation for members of the SC/ST/OBC/PWD.
• The candidate should be taking or should have passed their 12th class board exams to be eligible for the NEET exam.
• Candidates can appear for NEET as many times as they desire until the final age limit is reached.

Documents Required To Fill The NEET Form

• Passport size photograph
• Class 10th marksheet
• Proof of citizenship
• Thumb impression
• Signature

Process Of Filling Application Form

• The candidates should first create an account and generate an ID by registering on the official website of NEET NTA.
• After getting the login credentials, the candidates need to enter their personal details, academic qualifications, and upload the necessary documents.
• Finally, the candidate should take a printout of their admit card for future use.

Importance Of The NEET Exam

The NEET exam’s importance is solidified by the statistics,  which state that nearly 20 lakh students appeared for this exam in 2023. The exam is accepted by all institutions in India because of its proper way of testing the candidate, in all disciplines.

NEET is important for MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery), BDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery), and even Ayurveda programs. Thus, NEET is important for all students in India who wish to become doctors.

NEET is important for BSc Nursing as well but not a necessity. There are many colleges in India that offer courses in nursing and have their own entrance exams that students need to clear. Thus, NEET is not a must for pursuing a course in nursing.

Difficulty Level Of The NEET Exam

The NEET exam is moderately difficult. Some parts are easy so that most of the students can get marks, while nearly 10–15 questions are made challenging. According to a survey, most students in 2023 found the Physics section to be more difficult as compared to the Chemistry and Biology sections.  

NEET is no doubt, a tough and challenging exam, but by referring to the right books and having the right strategy, the exam can be passed with flying colours.

Five Tips To Crack The NEET Exam

Tip 1 Follow A Timetable

To crack any exam, it is a must for students to make a realistic study routine and follow it diligently. Students should also ensure that their timetable gives them adequate time to rest, sleep, and indulge in recreational activities.

Tip 2 Be Aware Of The Syllabus

Students who give their 12th Board Exams while preparing for the NEET exam often get confused with the syllabus of the two and, as a result, make mistakes. The syllabus of both the exams is similar but not same. Thus, it is important for NEET aspirants to be familiar with the syllabus.

Tip 3 Make Your Own Notes

Students often refer to their coaching material and topper’s notes when preparing for the NEET exam. But this is not very beneficial, as self-made notes are more accurate and reflect small variations that might occur in the syllabus every year.

Tip 4 Practice PYQs

Practising Previous Year Questions (PYQs) is very important for any competitive exam. Often, the previous year’s questions are repeated, which can give students who have practised them an upper edge. Setting a timer while solving PYQs or Mock tests is an excellent way of analysing the speed of the aspirant.

Tip 5 Revise

Students are often doing multiple things while preparing for NEET, and thus, revision becomes a must. Students should come back to the old chapters time and again to revise them.

Best Books For The NEET Exam

Some of the best books for the NEET examination are as follows:

• NCERT Biology Book, Class 11th and 12th
• Books on Biology by Pradeep Publications
• S.C. Verma Biology Books
• Concepts of Physics by H.C. Verma
• NCERT Physics Book, Class 11th and 12th
• D.C. Pandey Book for Objective Physics
• NCERT Chemistry Book, Class 11th and 12th
• Elementary Problems In Organic Chemistry for NEET
• Physical Chemistry by O.P. Tandon

The Final Say

NEET is a challenging exam to get into the top medical and dental colleges in India. Despite its difficulty level, lakhs of students appear for it and pass with flying colours as well. NEET aspirants must follow the right strategy, work hard despite the odds, and never lose faith. Beyond persevering and putting in their hard work, the students must take care of their physical and mental health while preparing for this exam.

FAQs

1. Is the NEET exam hard?

The NEET exam is challenging, and to some extent, difficult as well. But the majority of the paper consists of easy and moderate-level questions that can be solved by all the students. Thus, with the right preparation and strategy, NEET can be cracked. 

2. Can I do MBBS without NEET?

The NEET exam is very important for pursuing MBBS (medical) and BDS (dental) undergraduate courses in India. A student must clear NEET to make a career as a dentist or doctor.

3. Is NEET important for BSc Nursing?

The NEET exam is not important for BSc Nursing. Many universities conduct their own medical exams for entry into Nursing courses at the undergraduate level.

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