NEET 2021: Latest News, Exam Date, Registration, Syllabus

NTA has asked the health ministry about conducting the NEET 2021 online instead of offline mode. There are chances that NEET can be conducted more than one time in 2021. NEET Aspirants have asked Nishank Pkhriyal about the clarity regarding the syllabus and Dates of NEET 2021, but there is still no clarification provided.

NTA announced that the NEET 2021 will follow the reduced syllabus of CBSE and on 19th January, Ramesh pokhriyal has clarified by saying that the Students will have more options to answer the questions in NEET 2021 because CBSE has reduced its syllabus for Boards by 30% but official clarification of syllabus and pattern of NEET 2021 is still awaited.

NEET 2021 will be conducted in 11 languages English, Hindi, Urdu Tamil, Gujrati, Marathi, Bengali, Telugu, Oriya, Assamese, and Kannada.

NEET 2021 is expected to be conducted in the last week of June 2021 by NTA. The official notification about NEET 2021 is going to be released soon including the application form and other important details like syllabus, eligibility, exam pattern, etc. 

The release of NEET Admit card 2021 is expected to be released by the last week of April 2021. By the last week of June, It is expected that NEET 2021 answer key will be released. NEET 2021 result and cutoff are expected to be released by starting of July followed by the Counselling session.

The candidates who wish to apply for NEET 2021 need to register themselves on the official website. To complete the application process successfully, candidates are required to go through the 4 steps involved in the application process. 

1. Online Registration
2. Filling up the application form
3. Upload the documents
4. Fees payment
5. Printing of the confirmation page

• Visit the Official website ntaneet.nic.in and register on it.
• Click on NEET Application form 2021 and fill in the necessary details asked related to your personal information, academic qualification, etc. 
• Upload the scanned copies of the following documents:
  a. Photographs
  b. Signature
  c. Left-Thumb Impression
  d. Class 10th certificate
• Pay the application fees online using credit card/ Debit Card/ Net banking/ E-challan/ UPI. 
• Take the print outs of the confirmation page and fees receipt for future reference.

Candidates who wish to apply for NEET 2021 are required to fulfill the following eligibility criteria. Candidates are advised to go through the below-mentioned eligibility criteria properly before filling the application form. 

Nationality

• The candidate should be a citizen of India.
• NRI candidates are also eligible.
• Overseas Citizens of India can also apply.
• The person with Indian origin and Foreign nationals are also considered as eligible.

Age Limit

• The minimum eligible age of the candidate is 17 years as on 31st December 2021.
• There is no upper age limit.

Qualification

• Candidate must have passed class 12th or equivalent from any recognized board.
• Candidates appearing in the class 12th examination in summer 2021 are also eligible.
• Candidates who have qualified class 12th from open school are also eligible. 
• Candidates must have cleared class 12th with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Biology as an additional subject.
• The candidates must have cleared the qualifying examination with minimum 50% score for the general category (PwD candidates - 45% and ST, SC, and OBC- 40%)

As per Reservation criteria, the Seat will be reserved for different categories. The Reservation criteria are given below:

It is expected that NTA will release the NEET 2021 admit card by the last week of April. The admit card will be released at least 15 days before NEET 2021 on the official website. Candidates are required to download the admit card using their registration details. 

The following details will be printed on the admit card:

• Name of candidate
• Father’s name
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Application number
• Roll number
• QR code
• Category of applicant
• Sub-category
• NEET 2021 exam date and time
• Reporting time and time for last entry
• Address of aspirant
• Language (medium) of question paper
• NEET exam center name and address
• Exam center number
• Passport size photograph (uploaded in the application form)
• Signature (uploaded during registration)
• The IP address and date of downloading of admit card
• Space to paste passport size photograph (same as used during registration)
• Signature of the candidate (to be done in the exam hall in front of the invigilator)
• Signature of parent
• NEET UG senior director signature
• Other general instructions to be followed

After Downloading the NEET 2021 admit card, you need to paste the passport size photograph on it and get the admit card signed by parents or Guardian.

In case of any issues in the information printed on Admit card, Students must immediately contact the authority.

Students must carry the following documents along with the admit card on the day of Examination:

1. Admit Card
2. Passport Sized Photograph
3. ID Proof (PAN/ Aadhar Card/ Driving licence/ Voter ID, etc)
4. PwD certificate if applicable

NEET 2021 Examination Pattern at a glance

1. NEET 2021 will contain a maximum of 720 marks.
2. 4 marks will be awarded for each correct answer and 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.

Aspirants must know the NEET 2021 syllabus and follow it for examination preparation. However, However, NEET 2021 Syllabus is based on the CBSE class 11th and 12th curriculum. Here is the detailed NEET 2021 Syllabus:

NEET 2021 Syllabus for Physics

• Physical-world and measurement
• Gravitation
• Laws of Motion
• Work, Energy, and Power
• Thermodynamics
• Kinematics
• Properties of the bulk matter
• The motion of system of particles and rigid body
• Oscillations and Waves
• The behavior of Perfect Gas and Kinetic theory
• Current Electricity
• Magnetic effects of Current and Magnetism
• Electrostatics
• Electronic Devices
• Electromagnetic Waves
• Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating currents
• Atoms and Nuclei
• Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation 
• Optics

NEET 2021 Syllabus for Chemistry

• Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
• Structure of Atoms
• Chemical Bonding and Molecular structure
• Classification of elements and periodicity in properties
• States of Matter: Gases and Liquids
• Equilibrium
• Redox Reaction
• Hydrogen
• Hydrocarbons
• Thermodynamics
• S-Block Elements (Alkali and alkaline earth metals)
• Some p-Block elements
• Organic chemistry: some basic principles and techniques
• Environmental chemistry
• Chemistry in Everyday life
• Solid-state 
• Solutions
• Electrochemistry
• Chemical kinetics
• Surface chemistry
• General principles and process of isolation of elements
• P-Block elements
• D and f block elements
• Coordination compounds
• Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
• Alcohol, phenol, and ethers
• Aldehyde, Ketones and Carboxylic acids
• Organic compounds containing Nitrogen
• Biomolecules and polymers

NEET 2021 Syllabus for Biology

• Diversity in the Living world
• Structural Organisations in animals and plants
• Cell structure and functions
• Plant physiology
• Human Physiology
• Reproduction
• Genetics and evolution
• Biology and Human Welfare
• Biotechnology and its applications
• Ecology and environment

Selecting the best books for the NEET 2021 is very important. Students are advised to select the books that contain all the important topics and chapters. Here are some suggestion for NEET 2021 books:

Best Books for Physics For NEET 2021

1. Fundamental of physics by Halliday, Resnick, and Walker
2. Concepts of physics by HC Verma
3. Fundamental Physics by Pradeep
4. Objective physics by DC Pandey
5. 40 Days practice for NEET by Arihant

Best Books for Chemistry for NEET 2021

1. Chemistry Guide by Dinesh
2. Physical Chemistry by OP Tandon
3. Concise Inorganic chemistry by JD Lee
4. Organic Chemistry by Morrison and Boyd
5. ABC of Chemistry by Modern

Best Books for Biology for NEET 2021

1. Biology (Vol1 and 2) by Trueman
2. Objective Biology by Dinesh
3. Objective Botany by Ansari
4. Guide on Biology by Pradeep
5. 40 Days Biology practice by Arihant

The NEET 2021 Result is expected to be announced by mid of June on the official website of NTA. Candidates can check their results by logging into the website using registration details. Only the NEET 2021 qualified students will be eligible for admission in medical courses in India. 

NEET 2020 Result date was 16th October 2020. The result was uploaded by NTA on official website. Here are some statistics of the NEET 2020 Result:

NEET Result 2020: Qualifying Percentile

NEET 2020 Result Statistics

NEET 2021 cut off will be released along with the result on the NTA website. The cutoff will be decided on the basis of the number of students who appeared for the examination and the marks obtained. 

Cutoff List Determiners :

1. Number of available seats
2. Number of candidates who appeared for the examination
3. Difficulty level
4. Number of qualified candidates
5. Previous year cutoff trends

The NEET 2021 counseling session will be conducted by the end of June. 

1. National level counseling for MBBS and BDS admission will be conducted by the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC).
2. State-level counseling for MBBS and BDS admissions will be conducted by representatives of the State Government.
3. Ayush counseling will be conducted for the admissions in BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, etc.

Candidates who will qualify the NEET 2021 will have great opportunities in the medical field. Here are the list of courses offered by universities after qualifying NEET :

1. MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
2. BDS (Bachelor of Dental surgery)
3. BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery)
4. BVSc (Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences)
5. BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery)
6. BUMS (Bachelor of Unani medicine and surgery)
7. BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)
8. BYNS (Bachelor of neuropathy and Yoga systems)
9. BSMS (Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery)

The NEET 2021 answer key will be released in 2 phases. The provisional answer key is expected to be released few days after the examination. Candidates are free to challenge it in case of any wrong answer but the reason should be valid. The final answer key will be released along with the NEET 2021 Result.

How to download the answer key?

The answer key can be downloaded from the NTA official website. Follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Visit the official website of NTA.
2. Here, you will find the option to download provisional answer key 2021.
3. Download Answer key 2021 using your registration no. and password.

Dates for NEET 2021 Answer Key (Tentative)

As it is obvious that the numbers of candidates competing are very high which is making the NEET 2021 highly competitive. Proper preparation is very important to crack the examination. Here are some tips that will help you to crack the NEET 2021 with a good score.

1. Understand the syllabus: NEET 2021 syllabus is mention above. Candidates must understand the syllabus and plan their studies accordingly. Find out which chapters or topics are tough for you and focus o them.
2. Know the examination pattern: NEET 2021 exam pattern is explained in the article. Candidates must have a clear understanding of the exam pattern to study accordingly. Focus on the high weightage sections or topics.
3. Make a well-planned timetable: Candidates must prepare a well-planned timetable that contains enough time for study and hobbies as well. You cant keep on studying for long hours continuously, so, plan your schedule in such a way that you get enough time for yourself too.
4. Solve previous year question papers: You can search the previous year's NEET papers online and solve them. It will help you to understand the types of questions and important questions also. 
5. Keep revising: Regular revision is very important to feed the topics in your mind properly. 
6. Eat healthily: Your health is very important during exam preparation. A healthy body and mind can concentrate more on studies. Candidates are advised to eat a healthy and balanced diet. 
7. Meditation: Meditation is very helpful in increasing mental capacity and focus. Do meditation daily for better preparation.

Mock tests are the most important part of exam preparation and self-evaluation. Mock tests help you to get familiarize with the real examination and give you confidence. You get to know your weakness and work on them. Mock tests help you to identify types of questions and important topics along with marks distribution in the paper.

After NEET 2021, candidates can seek admissions in various universities or colleges in India for medical courses like MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, and various paramedical courses. If a candidate qualifies the NEET 2021, they need to undergo the counseling session for their desired course where the allocation of the seats will be done according to the candidate's rank and seat availability.

National Testing Agency
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Phone no. 0120-6895200
Email ID- ugcnet@nta.ac.in

Q1. If I get compartment in my class 12th examination, can I apply for NEET 2021?
Ans. Yes, Compartment students can apply if they score the desired percentage in compartment papers.

Q2. What is the percentage required to apply for NEET 2021?
Ans. Above 50%

Q3. When will NEET going to be conducted in the year 2021?
Ans. NEET 2021 is expected to be conducted by the second week of June. The actual date will be released soon.

Q4. Which color pen can I use to fill OMR Sheet?
Ans. It is better to use a Blue or Black Ball pen on the OMR sheet. You can find the instructions written on the back of the OMR sheet.

Q5. How many times will NEET 2021 occur?
Ans. NEET 2021 will occur only once. 

Q6. What will be the examination timing of NEET 2021?
Ans. NEET 2021 will be 3 hours examination. The timing will be 2 PM to 5 PM.

Q7. What are the language options in NEET 2021?
Ans. NEET 2021 will be available in 11 languages, candidates can mention their preferred languages in the application form. The language options are English, Hindi, Urdu Tamil, Gujrati, Marathi, Bengali, Telugu, Oriya, Assamese, and Kannada.

Q8. Who will conduct NEET 2021? CBSE or NTA?
Ans. NEET 2021 will be conducted by NTA. It was conducted by CBSE till 2018 only.

Q9. How many times can I attend the NEET examination?
Ans. You can attempt NEET any number of times as there is no limit on the number of attempts.

Q10. If I choose Oriya as the paper language, can I choose Delhi as the examination center?
Ans. No, The regional language papers will be available in those states only. If you choose the Oriya language for the paper, you have to choose Odisha as the exam center.