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The Ultimate Guide to NEET: Dates, Pattern, Syllabus & Preparation

Aspiring to become a doctor? The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is your single gateway to medical excellence in India. Whether you want to pursue an MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, or B.Sc. Nursing degree, qualifying for this national exam is mandatory.

This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about the NEET exam structure, rules, and admission process.

NEET Exam Overview

• Exam Mode: Offline (Pen and Paper test)
• Frequency: Conducted once a year
• Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Total Marks: 720 Marks
• Exam Duration: 3 hours and 20 minutes (200 minutes)
• Languages: Available in 13 mediums

Courses Covered Under NEET

• MBBS
• BDS
• AYUSH
• BVSc & AH
• B.Sc. Nursing

Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum age: 17 years
• No upper age limit
• Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English
• General/EWS: 50% aggregate
• OBC/SC/ST: 40% aggregate
• PwD: 45% aggregate
• No restriction on attempts

NEET Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

Subject	Questions	Maximum Marks
Physics	45	180
Chemistry	45	180
Botany	45	180
Zoology	45	180
Total	180	720

Marking System

• Correct Answer: +4 marks
• Incorrect Answer: -1 mark
• Unattempted Question: 0 marks

Syllabus Scope

• Physics: Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Optics, and Modern Physics
• Chemistry: Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry
• Biology: Genetics, Ecology, Human Physiology, and Plant Physiology

Cutoff & Seat Counselling

• General category candidates require 50th percentile
• SC/ST/OBC candidates require 40th percentile
• 15% AIQ counselling managed by MCC
• 85% State Quota counselling managed by state boards

The Ultimate Guide to JEE: Dates, Pattern, Syllabus & Preparation

Dreaming of studying engineering at India’s premier institutes like the IITs, NITs, or IIITs? The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is the most prestigious national-level engineering entrance exam in India.

This comprehensive guide breaks down everything you need to know about the exam structure, eligibility rules, and the path to secure your seat.

What is the JEE Exam?

• JEE Main for NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs
• JEE Advanced for IIT admissions
• Conducted by NTA and JAB

Institutions Covered Under JEE

• IITs
• NITs
• IIITs
• GFTIs

Eligibility Criteria

• No age limit
• Class 12 with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology
• 75% aggregate marks for IITs/NITs/IIITs
• JEE Main: 3 consecutive years
• JEE Advanced: Maximum 2 attempts

JEE Main Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

Subject	Questions	Maximum Marks
Physics	25	100
Chemistry	25	100
Mathematics	25	100
Total	75	300

Marking System

• Correct Answer: +4 marks
• Incorrect Answer: -1 mark
• Unattempted Question: 0 marks

Syllabus Scope

• Mathematics: Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, Algebra, Vectors & 3D
• Physics: Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electrodynamics, Modern Physics
• Chemistry: Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry

Seat Allocation & Counselling

• JoSAA manages counselling for IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs
• CSAB conducts special spot rounds for vacant seats