NEET UG – Complete Information Guide

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) or NEET UG is the most important medical entrance exam in India. It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission into MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, and other allied medical courses across India.

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🔷 Quick Overview

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	NEET UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Undergraduate)
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Level	National
Exam Mode	Offline (Pen & Paper)
Duration	3 hours 20 minutes (200 minutes)
Number of Questions	200 questions (180 to be attempted)
Maximum Marks	720
Courses Offered	MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, BVSc & AH
Official Website	https://neet.nta.nic.in

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🧑‍⚕️ NEET UG  Eligibility Criteria

1. Nationality:

   • Indian Citizens

   • NRIs / OCIs / PIOs / Foreign Nationals

2. Age Limit:

   • Minimum: 17 years (on or before 31st Dec of admission year)

   • Maximum: No upper age limit (as per 2022 Supreme Court ruling)

3. Educational Qualification:

   • Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology & English.

   • Must have 50% marks in PCB for general category (40% for SC/ST/OBC, 45% for PwD).

📝 NEET UG Exam Pattern

Subject	Section A (35 Qs)	Section B (15 Qs - attempt 10)	Total Questions	Marks
Physics	35	10 out of 15	45	180
Chemistry	35	10 out of 15	45	180
Biology (Botany + Zoology)	70	20 out of 30	90	360
Total	–	–	180 (out of 200)	720

• Marking Scheme:

  • +4 for each correct answer

  • -1 for each incorrect answer

  • 0 for unattempted

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📚 NEET UG Syllabus 2025 (Based on NCERT)

✅ Physics Syllabus

Class 11:

Physical world & Measurement

Kinematics
Laws of Motion
Work, Energy & Power
Motion of System of Particles
Gravitation
Thermodynamics
Kinetic Theory
Oscillations & Waves

Class 12:

Electrostatics

Current Electricity
Magnetic Effects of Current
Electromagnetic Induction
Alternating Currents
Electromagnetic Waves
Optics
Dual Nature of Matter
Atoms and Nuclei
Electronic Devices

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✅ Chemistry Syllabus

Class 11:

Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

Structure of Atom
Classification of Elements
Chemical Bonding
States of Matter
Thermodynamics
Equilibrium
Redox Reactions
Hydrogen
The s-Block Element
Organic Chemistry: Basic Principles
Hydrocarbons
Environmental Chemistry

Class 12:

Solid State

Solutions
Electrochemistry
Chemical Kinetics
Surface Chemistry
Coordination Compounds
The p-Block Elements
The d- and f-Block Elements
Organic Chemistry (Haloalkanes, Alcohols, Phenols, Ethers, Aldehydes, Ketones, Acids)
Biomolecules, Polymers, Chemistry in Everyday Life

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✅ Biology Syllabus

Class 11:

Diversity of Living Organisms

Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants
Cell Structure and Function
Plant Physiology
Human Physiology

Class 12:

Reproduction

Genetics and Evolution
Biology and Human Welfare
Biotechnology
Ecology and Environment

🧠 Preparation Tips

1. Follow NCERT thoroughly – especially for Biology.

2. Make a realistic timetable and follow it religiously.

3. Solve previous years’ NEET papers (at least 10 years).

4. Take mock tests regularly (Online/Offline).

5. Focus on weak areas but revise strengths regularly.

6. Stay consistent, eat healthy, and sleep well.

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🏥 NEET Seat Allotment Process

1. All India Quota (AIQ) – 15%: Conducted by MCC for all government medical colleges (except AIIMS & JIPMER now under NEET).

2. State Quota – 85%: Conducted by respective state authorities.

3. Deemed/Private Colleges: Via MCC or state-level counselling.

4. AIIMS/JIPMER: Included under NEET since 2020.

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📲 Useful Official Links

• 🔗 NTA NEET Website

• 🔗 MCC Counselling Portal

• 🔗 NMC Official Website

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📌 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is NEET UG conducted twice a year?
👉 No, NEET is held once a year.

Q2. Is NCERT enough for NEET?
👉 For Biology – Yes. For Physics & Chemistry – You need reference books too.

Q3. Can I give NEET after 12th?
👉 Yes, you can give NEET after 12th or as a dropper.

Q4. Is coaching necessary?
👉 Coaching helps but isn't mandatory. Self-study with discipline also works.

Q5. How many attempts for NEET?
👉 Unlimited attempts (no official attempt limit now).