NEET Information Bulletin 2021: Everything you Need to Know
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is the most sought-after medical entrance exam that enables aspiring students to pursue their dream of becoming doctors. The NEET 2021 examination is scheduled to take place on August 1, 2021, and the National Testing Agency (NTA) released the information bulletin on March 23, 2021.
The NEET information bulletin contains a plethora of essential information that aspiring candidates must know before taking the exam. In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know about the NEET 2021 information bulletin.
Eligibility Criteria
It is essential to meet the eligibility criteria before applying for the NEET exam. The NEET eligibility criteria are as follows:
• Age Limit: The candidate must be a minimum of 17 years of age as of December 31, 2021, and a maximum of 25 years of age (30 years of age for reserved categories).
• Academic Qualification: The candidate must have passed class 12 with a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (40% marks for reserved categories).
• Nationality: The candidate must be an Indian citizen. Non-resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), Persons with Indian Origin (PIO), and Foreign Nationals can also apply for NEET.
Application Process
Candidates need to fill the NEET application form online through the official NTA website. The NEET application process includes:
• Registration: Candidates need to register with their name, mobile number, and email ID.
• Fill the Application form: Fill in the personal, educational, and communication details.
• Upload Scanned Documents: Candidates need to upload scanned images of their photograph, signature, and left-hand thumb impression.
• Pay the Application Fee: Candidates need to pay the NEET application fee online.
Admit Card
The NEET admit card is a mandatory document that candidates need to carry with them to the examination center. The NEET admit card contains details such as the candidate’s name, photograph, roll number, examination center, date, and time of the exam.
Exam Pattern
The NEET exam consists of 180 multiple choice questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The exam is for a total of 720 marks, and candidates are given 3 hours to complete the exam.
NEET 2021 exam would be conducted in Pen & Paper mode.
• Physics: 45 questions for 180 marks
• Chemistry: 45 questions for 180 marks
• Biology (Botany & Zoology): 90 questions for 360 marks
There is a negative marking of 1 mark for every incorrect answer, and no marks are deducted for unanswered questions.
Answer Key
The NTA releases the NEET answer key a few days after the exam. Candidates can use the answer key to calculate their expected score in the exam. The answer key is accessible through the official NTA website.
Counseling Process
After the NEET results are out, candidates will be eligible for the counseling process based on their rank. The counseling process comprises registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting to the allotted college.
Conclusion
The NEET information bulletin contains essential information about the exam that candidates must know before applying for it. The eligibility criteria, application process, admit card, exam pattern, answer key, and counseling process are some of the vital aspects outlined in the bulletin. Understanding these aspects thoroughly will enable candidates to prepare for the NEET exam effectively.
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