Medical
Official Guide & Assessment Pattern for NEET UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test)
Exam Significance & Admission Purpose
The single unified national medical entrance exam for admission into all 1,00,000+ MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, B.V.Sc, and AIIMS medical seats across India. Over 24 lakh medical aspirants compete annually in a single-day OMR test.
Detailed Eligibility Criteria
Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotech, and English with minimum 50% (40% reserved). Minimum age 17.
Exam Pattern & Test Structure
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics (Section A & B) | 35 Compulsory + 15 Optional (Attempt 10) = 45 Qs | 180 Marks | 50 Mins |
| Chemistry (Section A & B) | 35 Compulsory + 15 Optional (Attempt 10) = 45 Qs | 180 Marks | 50 Mins |
| Botany (Section A & B) | 35 Compulsory + 15 Optional (Attempt 10) = 45 Qs | 180 Marks | 50 Mins |
| Zoology (Section A & B) | 35 Compulsory + 15 Optional (Attempt 10) = 45 Qs | 180 Marks | 50 Mins |
Marking Scheme:+4 for Correct, -1 for Incorrect, 0 for Unattempted. Total 720 Marks.
Recommended Preparation Timeline & Strategy
Line-by-line memorization and conceptual clarity of NCERT Biology (360/360 is achievable).
Solve at least 20,000+ MCQs across Physics and Physical/Organic Chemistry.
Practice OMR bubble filling under strict 3-hour timed simulations to avoid bubbling errors.
Cutoff Trends & Score Analysis
To secure a Government Medical College (GMC) MBBS seat under All India Quota, general category candidates typically require 650+ out of 720 marks.
Premier Colleges & Universities Accepting Scores
AIIMS New Delhi
CMC Vellore
JIPMER Puducherry
MAMC New Delhi
KGMU Lucknow
IMS BHU
Seth GS Mumbai