NEET Online Application, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern, Dates 2018

NEET 2018 exam date has been released and the same will be held on 6th May 2018 (Sunday). 

             National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is an all India level medical entrance exam through which aspirants can take admission in MBBS and BDS courses. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducts NEET entrance exam on yearly basis. NEET exam is the only gateway for admissions in medical and dental UG courses i.e. MBBS and BDS. The Government of India by replacing AIPMT and other state level exam introduced a single and new exam i.e. NEET from 2016 onward.

• Stay connected with Us For Regular Job Updates: Telegram Channel | Whatsapp Group | Facebook Page

       
         Candidates who are seeking admission in UG courses (MBBS and BDS) in various Medical colleges across the Country, should fill NEET application form before the due date. Aspirants are advised to be careful about news and notification of NEET 2018 and keep checking official website of the board. Here in this article, you will find complete guidance regarding NEET 2018 Application form, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, preparation tips and important dates etc.

---

NEET 2018 Notification: Latest Update

• NEET 2018 notification has been released and application form available online now from 8th February 2018.
• NEET 2018 exam is scheduled to be held on 6th May 2018 as per the official sources.
• NEET 2018 application form is expected to be released this week as per sources. Click here for application form details.  
• There will no change in NEET 2018 syllabus, it will be exactly same as NEET UG 2017. 
• The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India directed Central Government to include the Urdu language for NEET 2018-19 session.
• For More Details Onlinegovernment

---

NEET 2018 Summarized Information

Exam conducting authority of NEET UG 2018	CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education)
Courses offered through NEET	MBBS and BDS
Level of Exam	National Level
A number of Attempt	Three attempts. NEET 2017 will be the first attempt.
Application Mode	Online. There is no other way to apply for NEET.
Minimum Age	17 years as on 31st December of admission year
Qualification	12th Passed/appearing in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English as compulsory subject
NEET Application Fee	Rs.1400 for General/OBC candidates and Rs.750/- for SC/ST/PH candidates
Fee Payment Mode	Credit/Debit card, Net Banking/UPI etc.
Mode of Exam	Offline Mode i.e. Pen & Paper Based
Exam Duration	3.00 hours
Number of Questions	180 questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions
Language Mode	Hindi, English, Gujarati, Marathi, Bengali, Oriya, Assamese, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada
Marking Scheme	4 marks for each correct answer
Negative Marking	Yes (-1 mark for each wrong attempt)

---

NEET 2018 Application Form: Instructions to Apply

Candidates who are set to appear in NEET 2018, first satisfy yourself in respect of eligibility criteria. Aspirants need to follow the steps mentioned below while filling up NEET Application Form 2018:

• First, visit the official website of the board for gathering information.
• Check the eligibility criteria and go through it completely.
• Now fill the form completely with required details. Candidates should submit only one application form otherwise candidature will be canceled.
• Upload the scanned passport size photograph, signature and index finger impression in JPEG format.
• More Details Onlinegovernment
• Pay the required fee via online mode (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking etc.) and offline mode (through bank challan).
• Submit the application form and thereafter, take the printout of the confirmation page.
• Any modification and correction in the application form can be done online only as per the directions.
• Stay connected with Us For Regular Job Updates: Telegram Channel | Whatsapp Group | Facebook Page

Application Fee

• Candidates belonging to General/OBC category have to pay a sum of Rs. 1400/-
• Reserved category candidates have to pay Rs. 750/- as application fee.
• It is important to mention here that the applicants can pay application fee through Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking or Bank Challan.
• The application fee is a mandatory requirement and everyone must pay application fee otherwise their application will be incomplete.

---

NEET 2018 Examination Schedule: Important Dates 

Events	Dates
Availability of online application form	8th February 2018
Last date for submission of the application form	09th March 2018
Last date for payment of application fee	10th March 2018
Availability of Admit Card	April 2018
Date of Exam	6th May 2018
Result declaration	1st June 2018
1st round counseling for All India Quota, Deemed, CI	Central-12th June-24th June 2018 State- 25th June-5th July 2018
Last date of Joining after 1st counseling	Central- 3rd July 2018 State – 12th July 2018
2nd round counseling for All India Quota, Deemed, CI	Central-6th-12th July 2018 State- 15th-26th July 2018
Last date of Joining after 2nd counseling	Central- 22nd July 2018 State – 3rd August 2018
Mop-up Round counseling	Central-12th-22nd August 2018 State- 4th-8th August 2018
Last date of Joining	Central-26th August 2018 State-12th August 2018
Date for forwarding list of students based on merit, equalling to 10 times  of vacant seats to the medical colleges by the counseling authority for deemed, CI	27th August 2018
Last date of Joining for deemed, CI	Central-31st August 2018 State- 18th August 2018

---

NEET 2018 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates are advised here that before going to apply for NEET 2018, must check the eligibility criteria prescribed by the competent authority. Go through the following information to ensure eligibility to appear in NEET:

Nationality 

• Candidate must be a Citizen of India. Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) is also eligible.
• Candidates belonging to J&K, AP, Telangana are eligible for All India 15% quota only on the basis of self-declaration. They are eligible for admission in AFMC, Pune.

Age Criteria

• For appearing in NEET, the minimum age limit is 17 years as on 31st December of the admission year i.e. 2018.
• The upper age limit for general category candidates is 25 years while upper age limit for SC/ST/OBC candidates is 30 years.
• Attention: There is some confusion on upper age limit because, in the year 2017, the Hon’ble Supreme Court had directed CBSE to remove upper age limit. As and when official notification will release, we will immediately update the latest information here.
• Stay connected with Us For Regular Job Updates: Telegram Channel | Whatsapp Group | Facebook Page

Academic Qualification

• Candidates must have completed Intermediate (12th) or its equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology with English as the compulsory subject.
• They should have got minimum 50% marks in the qualifying exam in case of general category and 45% marks for PWD candidates and 40% in case of reserved category.
• It is important to mention that candidates who are pursuing qualifying exam will also be eligible subject to the outcome of the result.

Note: For complete information regarding NEET, 2018 candidates need to check the official website as well as this article.
 More Details Onlinegovernment

Reservation Criteria

The category wise reservation criteria are as under:

• SC category candidates – 15 %
• Schedule Tribe (ST)       – 7.5 %
• OBC Non-creamy Layer – 27%
• Person with disability     – 3%

Requirement of Aadhar Card Number

Candidates must know that without having Aadhar Number, it is not possible to submit NEET application form. The CBSE has made the use of Aadhar Number mandatory for maintaining the accuracy in details provided in the application form, identifying of duplicate application form etc. Please keep in mind following things with regard to Aadhar Card:

• Candidates have to enter Aadhar Card details like Aadhaar number, name, gender, and date of birth in the application form exactly as specified in Aadhar Card.
• If anyone does not have Aadhaar Card and have not enrolled yet then apply for the same immediately.
• There is various Aadhar enrollment center in each city of examination through which aspirants can enroll for Aadhar Number.

---

Exam Pattern and Syllabus for NEET 2018

Candidates seeking NEET 2018, should be conversant with the exam pattern and syllabus. Based on available facts, the following information regarding exam pattern and syllabus has been collected:

• Stay connected with Us For Regular Job Updates: Telegram Channel | Whatsapp Group | Facebook Page
• NEET 2018 Syllabus will contain the subjects namely Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology. The questions will be based on 11th & 12th standard. 
• The exam is pen and paper based exam.
• The exam is scheduled to be held on 6th May 2018.
• The question paper will contain 180 objective type questions.
• Each question will have four choices, out of which, only 1 answer will be correct.
• Each question will carry 4 marks and for every correct answer, 4 marks will be given.
• There is a provision of negative marking. For each wrong answer, one fourth (1/4th) marks will be deducted.
• Duration of the exam will be 3.00 hours as prescribed.
• The language of the exam will be English, Hindi, Urdu and other languages as prescribed in the official notification.
• The subjects wise questions and marks will be distributed as under:

Subject Section	No. of Questions	Max Marks
Physics	45	180
Chemistry	45	180
Botany	45	180
Zoology	45	180
Total	180	720

• More Details Onlinegovernment

---

NEET Preparation Tips

Candidates should follow instructions given below for better preparation of NEET Exam. Check as under:

• Candidates who are preparing for NEET 2018 exam, should be aware of the exam scheme.
• Download the official information bulletin and go through the syllabus.
• Make a time-table for each subject at your convenience.
• Divide the topics according to your understanding.
• Applicants should have a good command on 11th and 12th standard subject including Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
• Keep more concentration on your weak subject.
• Make practice note for important topics for ready reference later.
• Collect some good study material and competitive books.
• Do not take the unnecessary stress, always follow the routine and stay calm.
• A routine study will lead you to success in NEET 2018 exam.

---

NEET 2018 Admit Card

• The Admit card for NEET 2018 will be available for eligible candidates in the month of April 2018
• Candidate can download the admit card from official website.
• The authority will not send hard copy of admit card to any individual in any case.
• Candidates must retain a copy of admit card along with them.
• The admit card will contain the necessary information like exam center, exam date, duration of the exam etc.
• On the crucial date of NEET 2018 examination, one must bring admit card otherwise entry in the examination hall will not be possible.
• Stay connected with Us For Regular Job Updates: Telegram Channel | Whatsapp Group | Facebook Page

---

NEET Answer Key

• The answer key of the NEET 2018 exam will be available at official website after examination.
• Candidates can download the answer key from the website.
• Candidates can check their answer given during the exam with the help of Answer keys provided by the competent authority.
• If any candidate found any discrepancy in the Answer Keys, he/she can challenge the same within a stipulated time.

---

NEET 2018 Result

• NEET result will be published on the official website of the board probably in the month of June 2018.
• Candidates can obtain the result from the website using details like roll number/registration number.
• On the basis of written exam performance, the CBSE will shortlist eligible candidates.
• Candidate should take the printout of the result for future use.
• Successful candidates need to appear in the counseling process.
• Stay connected with Us For Regular Job Updates: Telegram Channel | Whatsapp Group | Facebook Page

Score Card

NEET 2018 Score Card will be available on official website of the CBSE. Candidates can obtain their scorecard directly from the official website. The scorecard will consist candidate’s all India rank. Take the printout of the result and scorecard for future reference. Without valid score card, one cannot appear in the counseling.

---

NEET Cut-off Marks

• The Competent Authority will set cut-off marks as minimum qualifying criteria.
• The competent authority i.e. CBSE will decide NEET 2018 cut-off marks on the basis of total number of candidates, number of seats available, number of marks obtained by the candidates and difficulty level of the exam.
• CBSE will declare NEET result on the basis cut-off marks.
• Stay connected with Us For Regular Job Updates: Telegram Channel | Whatsapp Group | Facebook Page

NEET 2018 Counselling

• On the basis of NEET 2018 result, the successful candidates will be eligible to participate in the counseling process.
• The NEET Counselling 2018 will commence in the month of June 2018.
• Directorate General of Health Science (DGHS) will facilitate the counseling process for 15% All India Quota seats.
• However, other concerned authority will take counseling for remaining seats.
• It is necessary to mention here that the candidates have to pay requisite counseling fee.
• Candidates will get admission according to their choice-filled, rank and seat availability in the colleges.
• After seat allotment, candidates have to report to the respective college for further admission process.

• Stay connected with Us For Regular Job Updates: Telegram Channel | Whatsapp Group | Facebook Page