NEET 2023 official Exam dates have been released. 2023
NEET application method goes to begin from 2nd Dec 2023. National Testing Agency (NTA) will organize the examination on 3rd May 2023. National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is a national level medical entrance exam. It’s organized to supply admissions in MBBS, BDS & Ayush Courses.
- With the result of new changes introduced by HRD ministry within the year 2023, NTA is that the fresh developed body which is able to conduct the NEET Entrance test every year.
- NEET is the name of an exam that will be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in the year 2023 on May 3 in the form of a pen and paper as a written exam.
- This exam will be held in 2546 exam centers across 154 cities in India. NEET will be the single entrance exam for all UG (Under Graduate) medical courses in the country including AIIMS and JIPMER from the year 2023. NTA will release the application form of the NEET 2023 Undergraduate exam on December 2, 2023, and the deadline to fill up the application form of NEET 2023 exam is December 31, 2023.
- Admit card of NEET 2023 exam will be available on March 27, 2023, for the candidates who will successfully fill up the application forms. The result of NEET will be announced on June 4, 2023, in the mode of the online way along with the final answer key and qualifying cutoff.
What do we understand by NEET?
- NEET is basically the name of an exam which stands for (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test). It is the single largest UG (Under-Graduate) medical entrance test for taking the admissions in MBBS, BDS and Ayush courses, which are- BHMS, BAMS, BUMS, B.V.Sc and AH.
Latest News and Updates of NEET 2023
- The official website of NEET 2023 will be launched soon very nearly. The official website of NEET 2023 is displaying a message by mentioning the ‘NEET website is under maintenance’. You can also go through the website and can check about NEET 2023 website by yourself.
A small overview of NEET 2023
- NEET is a national level exam.
- NEET is an exam for taking admission in Under-Graduate courses.
- Academic Qualification for appearing in this exam should be 10+2 or equivalent to PCB (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology).
- Official website of NEET 2023 is ntaneet.nic.in
- The date of the exam will be May 3, 2023, and the mode of exam will be in the form of pen and paper mode.
Important Dates of NEET 2023
- Dates of NEET 2023 have been announced by National Testing Agency (NTA) through an official notification on August 21, 2023. All the important dates of NEET 2023 are mentioned in the table which is drawn below to help the candidates to know about the deadline of every important date.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification of NEET | August 21, 2023 |
| Application form date | December 2, 2023 |
| Last date for NEET 2023 registration | December 31, 2023 |
| NEET application correction dates | The second week of January 2023 |
| Release of admit card | March 27, 2023 |
| NEET 2023 | May 3, 2023 (2.00 PM to 5.00 PM) |
| Display of recorded responses of candidates | May last week, 2023* |
| Release of provisional answer key | May last week, 2023* |
| Release of final official Answer Key | June 4, 2023* |
| Declaration of NEET result | June 4, 2023 |
| Counseling starts | June second week, 2023 |
Application Fees of NEET 2023
Application fees of NEET 2023 will be different for 2 categories only, which is:
- General/OBC-NCL Candidates- its Application Fees will be Rs. 1,400
- SC/ST/PH/Transgender Candidates- its Application Fees will be Rs. 750
Documents needed for applying in NEET 2023
- A photograph of a file size of 10 to 100 kb in jpg format. Passport size photograph with a white background with the name of the candidate and date printed below the photograph is mandatory.
- Signature of a file size of 3 to 20 Kb in jpg format. The signature of the candidate should be in black ink on white background and must not be in the capital form.
Exam Centres of NEET 2023
- While filling up the application form of NEET 2023, the candidates must have to choose at least 4 exam cities in the manner of their preferences. Exam of NEET will be conducted around in 2546 exam centers in 154 cities.
- It is also to be kept in mind that the exam centers of NEET 2023 cannot be strictly changed or modified after submitting the application forms.
- Hence the candidates must plan the list of NEET exam centers very carefully and enter them according to their needs and comforts. Some of the names of exam centers of NEET 2023 has been provided below in the following table.
Some of the Cities with Codes for NEET 2023 Test
| Exam City | Exam City Code |
| Visakhapatnam | 1206 |
| Vijayawada | 1205 |
| Bilaspur | 1702 |
| Bhilai/Durg/Bhilai Nagar | 1701 |
| Chandigarh/Mohali/Panchkula | 1601 |
| Delhi/New Delhi | 2001 |
| Ahmedabad | 2201 |
| Bangalore | 2702 |
| Trivandrum | 2811 |
| Mumbai | 3110 |
| Nagpur | 3111 |
| Jaipur | 3903 |
| Chennai | 4101 |
| Coimbatore | 4102 |
| Varanasi | 4411 |
| Lucknow | 4408 |
Eligibility Criteria of NEET 2023
- Candidates who will meet the prescribed eligibility criteria of NEET can apply and appear in the test. Eligibility criteria of NEET will express the nationality, age limit of the candidates along with the qualified exam studied, subjects and pass percentage for the same. Check on the eligibility criteria of NEET 2023 provided below.
| Criteria | Details |
| Nationality |
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| Age Limit | The age of the candidates must be 17 years by December 31, 2023.
There is no upper age limit. |
| Qualification | Candidates must be qualified in Class 12th or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Bio-technology and English as subjects.
Candidates who are appearing for their class 12th or equivalent exam are also eligible for appearing in the exam. |
| Minimum marks required in the qualifying exam | The candidates who will score the following marks in their class 12th or equivalent in each subject and in aggregate:
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| Additional Biology and Open School students | Candidates who have Biology as an additional subject in Class 12 are also eligible.
Students who have completed Class 11 and Class 12 from open school are also eligible.(Subject to any new guidelines that may be announced by NTA). |
| Number of attempts | No Limit. |
NEET 2023 Exam Pattern
- Exam Mode: NEET 2023 exam will be conducted through offline mode
- Questions Type: Question paper pattern will be objective type.
- Medium: The question paper will be available in English, Hindi, Marathi, Oriya, Assamese, Telugu, Tamil, Gujarati, Bengali,Urdu and Kannada Languages.
- No of questions: There will be a total of 180 questions in the paper.
- Total Marks: The paper will be a total of 720 marks.
- Duration: The NEET exam duration is 3 hours.
- Negative Marking: 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
- Marking Scheme: Each correct answer will award 4 marks.
- Check below distribution of no. of questions & marks for each subject:
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks |
| Physics | 45 | 180 |
| Chemistry | 45 | 180 |
| Biology (Botany or zoology) | 90 (45 – 45 each) | 360 |
| Total | 180 | 720 |
NEET 2023 syllabus
- NEET Syllabus for UG courses will be common syllabus prescribed by MCI (Medical Council of India). Candidates can prepare from the syllabus of Class 11th& 12th topics studied in each subject. Check the detailed syllabus of NEET-UG 2023 online.
- NEET (UG) will pick up topics from Biology, Physics & Chemistry subjects. Some of the topics from each subject will be as:
- Physics: It will contain, Electrostatic, Electromagnetic Waves, Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory, Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation, Laws of Motion, Electronic Devices, Properties of Bulk Matter, etc.
- Chemistry: Some topics will be some basic concept of chemistry, Surface Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers,p-Block Elements, Equilibrium, Hydrogen, Electro Chemistry, etc.
- Biology: Plant Physiology, Cell Structure, and Function, Diversity in Living World, Some basic topics will be Human Physiology Reproduction, Ecology & Environment Biology, and Human Welfare, etc.
NEET 2023 Reservation Criteria
| Category | Reservation percentage |
| OBC (Other Backward Classes) | 27% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
| Physically Handicapped (PH) | 5% |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10% supernumerary |
NEET Dress Code 2023
- Candidates should adhere to the bound code prescribed for NEET 2023. The rules set by NTA square measure to confirm that no malpractices, irregularities, cheating, etc occur within the communicating hall. NEET code specifies Wear half sleeve shirts/t-shirts only. Full sleeves are not allowed
- Clothes should be light without pockets, zips, big buttons, and any elaborate embroidery.
- Female candidates should avoid clothes with flowers, embroidery, brooches, and buttons. Salwars and trousers are allowed
- Slippers or sandals with low heels are allowed while shoes are not allowed in the examination hall.
- Jewelry like ring, pendants, nose ring, earrings, necklace or any kind of metallic item is not allowed
The list of items barred in NEET 2023
- Stationery items, papers, Geometry/Pencil Box, textual material, Plastic Pouch, Pen, Scale, Calculator, Writing Pad, Eraser, Calculator, Log Table, Electronic Pen/Scanner, Pen Drives, etc.
- Devices like Bluetooth, Earphones, Pager, Health Band, Mobile Phone, Microphone, etc.
- Items like Wallet, Handbags, Belt, Caps, Bracelets, Camera, Goggles, Watches/Wrist Watches, etc.
- Any eatable item opened or packed. The exception to this is diabetic candidates who are allowed some specific eatables.
- Water bottle.
How to download the admit card of NEET 2023?
- Candidates must have to visit the official site to download the admit card.
- After clicking on the link for the admit card the candidates have to login by entering their application number and date of birth
- After verifying all the details mentioned in the admit card, they have to download and save it
- The admit card will be required during the counseling so it is compulsory for all to keep it safe
Cutoff of NEET 2023
- The minimum marks required for qualifying NEET 2023 is the qualifying cutoff. NTA has determined the cutoff for each category where the students who score equal to or above this cutoff of NEET 2023 will be eligible for taking admissions in Under-Graduate courses.
- The cutoff of NEET for admission is the minimum rank/marks at which the last seat is allotted to the eligible candidates. Candidates may note that NEET cutoff 2023 will be applicable for each category, institute and for MBBS/BDS as well.
- The cutoffs for admission are useful for candidates to understand the marks they need to score for getting admission at the institute of their choice.
Minimum Qualifying Percentile of NEET
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentile | Qualifying Scores | Number of candidates qualified |
| Unreserved (UR) | 50th Percentile | 701-134 | 7,04,335 |
| Unreserved Physically Handicapped (UR-PH) | 45th Percentile | 133-120 | 266 |
|
SC-PH |
40th Percentile | 133-107 | 32 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 40th Percentile | 133-107 | 8,455 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 40th Percentile | 133-107 | 63,789 |
| OBC-PH | 40th Percentile | 133-107 | 142 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 40th Percentile | 133-107 | 20,009 |
| ST-PH | 40th Percentile | 133-107 | 14 |
| Total | 7,97,042 | ||
NEET 2023 Result
- The result of NEET 2023 will be announced on June 4, 2023 by NTA. the candidates who will appear in exams can check and download their results in online mode only, after logging in by filling up their roll number and date of birth. Candidates should also have to download their NEET score card or Marksheet for future reference during counseling.
Statistics of NEET Result of Previous Years
| Details | 2023 | 2018 |
| No. of candidates registered | 1519375 | 13,26,725 |
| No of Candidates Present | 1410755 | 12,69,92295 |
| No of Candidates Absent | 108620 | 56,803 |
| Indian Nationals | 1516066 | 13,23,673 |
| PIO | 63 | 60 |
| NRIs | 1884 | 1842 |
| OCIs | 675 | 529 |
| Male | 680414 | 5,80,649 |
| Female | 838955 | 6,41,839 |
| Un-Reserved | 534072 | 4,84,480 |
| Transgender | 6 | 1 |
| Foreigners | 687 | 621 |
| SC | 211303 | 1,81,217 |
| ST | 96456 | 80,868 |
| OBC | 677544 | 5,80,160 |
| Number of Languages | 11 | 11 |
| Number of centres | 2546 | 2255 |
| Number of Cities | 154 | 136 |
| Number of Observers and NTA Representatives | 6000+ | 4500+ |
| Number of invigilators | 128000 | 1,50,000 |
| Number of rooms | 64000 | 56000 |
| No of City Coordinators | 163 | 153 |
Documents to be submitted during counseling
- NEET Result
- NEET 2023 Admit Card
- Class 12 certificate and mark sheet
- Class 10 certificate and mark sheet
- Photo ID
- Domicile/ residence proof (only for states)
- Any other as specified
Top Medical Colleges Accepting NEET 2023 scores
| College name | NIRF ranking | Total intake | Closing rank (2023) |
| Banaras Hindu University(BHU), Varanasi | 6 | 100 | 669 |
| King’s George Medical University(KGMC), Lucknow | 10 | 250 | 908 |
| Aligarh Muslim University(AMU), Aligarh | 13 | 150 | 3518 |
| Maulana Azad Medical College(MAMC), New Delhi | 14 | 250 |
32 |
| JSS Medical College, Mysuru | 17 | 200 | 55165 |
| Safdarjung Hospital & VMMC, New Delhi | 19 | 170 | 157 |
| University College of Medical Sciences(UCMS), New Delhi | 23 | 170 | 171 |
| Rajah Muthiah Medical College(RMMC), Annamalainagar | 26 | 150 | 12618 |
| Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal | 28 | 100 | 11146 |
| Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati | 29 | 175 | 10135 |
How to prepare for NEET 2023?
- Make a smart NEET 2023 study timetable.
- Use previous years’ question papers, sample papers, mock tests, and question banks
- Engage in the quality study.
- Candidate should build a study list & follow that timetable strictly.
- Candidate should check the NEET 2023 program & test pattern before beginning the test preparation.
- Practice from previous year question paper and sample papers.
- Take care of your health whereas getting ready for the exams and keep yourself calm through stress-relieving activities
- Focus on weaker topics 1st and keep active.
- Practice online mock tests.
Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) –
Question: 1. Will NEET 2023 be online or offline?
Answer: It will be an offline exam as per the latest NTA notification.
Question: 2. How many times can I attempt NEET?
Answer: There is no limitation on the number of attempts for NEET.
Question: 3. Is it true that NEET 2023 will include AIIMS and JIPMER?
Answer: Yes. Dr. Harsh Vardhan (Minister of Health and Family Welfare) has announced this in a press conference on October 4.
Question: 4. How many seats are there in NEET?
Answer: There are 26693 BDS seats as per DCI, 77,298 MBBS seats as per MCI data.
Question: 5. How many marks are required for MBBS?
Answer: A NEET(National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) score of 600 plus may get a government MBBS seat.
Question: 6. What is the application form fee?
Answer: For General & OBC: Rs.1400. For SC/ST/PWD/Transgender: Rs.750.
Question:7. Can a candidate change its center city after the allotment of roll number?
Answer: No, students can not change the city or center after allotment of the roll number.
HelpLine number and Official website of NTA NEET:
- website: https://ntaneet.nic.in/
- Mobile: 8076535482, 7703859909