The NEET exam, or National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, is an entrance examination in India for students who wish to study undergraduate medical courses (like MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH courses) and veterinary science in government or private colleges.
Key Details about NEET:
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Full Form: National Eligibility cum Entrance Test
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Conducted By: National Testing Agency (NTA)
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Courses Covered:
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MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
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BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
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BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS (AYUSH courses)
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BVSc & AH (Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry)
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Some nursing and paramedical courses also consider NEET scores
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Eligibility:
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10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English
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Minimum age: 17 years
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No upper age limit as of latest updates (check official notification each year)
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Exam Pattern:
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Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany & Zoology)
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Total Questions: 200 questions (180 to be answered)
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Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes
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Total Marks: 720
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Marking Scheme:
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+4 for each correct answer
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-1 for each wrong answer
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Importance:
NEET is the only medical entrance exam in India for most courses and colleges, including AIIMS and JIPMER, which previously conducted their own exams.
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