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The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is the only medical entrance test for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in India. NEET is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), which is an organisation set up by the Ministry of Human Resource Development. NTA is responsible for conducting various other entrance examinations, such as AIAPGET and GPAT.

NTA NEET 2021 Overview

NTA NEET 2021 Courses Offered

As mentioned above, NEET 2021 is the only entrance test for admission to undergraduate medical courses in India. Admission to AIIMS and JIPMER MBBS courses will also be on the basis of the marks obtained in NEET 2021. Apart from these institutes, 76,928 MBBS seats across the country will be filled through NEET 2021 marks. Admission to 26,949 BDS seats and 52,720 AYUSH seats will also be filled using NEET 2021 scores. Recently, JIPMER has also announced that it will grant admission to JIPMER BSc Nursing and other allied courses on the basis of the NEET 2021 score. 

NTA NEET courses and number of seats-

NTA NEET 2021 Dates (Tentative)

NTA will announce NEET 2021 dates likely in the second week of June. The tentative NEET dates have been provided in the table below to help the students track the events of this examination.

NEET 2021 Tentative Dates 

*Tentative dates, subject to change

NTA NEET 2021 Eligibility Criteria

NEET 2021 eligibility criteria were defined by the Medical Council of India (MCI). Candidates willing to apply for the examination must read the eligibility criteria of NEET 2021 before filling their applications. The points given below summarise the NTA NEET 2021 eligibility criteria.

• The applicant must have completed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised institute. This will be considered as a qualifying examination for ascertaining the eligibility of a candidate.
• An applicant who belongs to the general category must secure a minimum aggregate of 50 per cent in the qualifying examination.
• An applicant who belongs to the SC/ST category must secure a minimum aggregate of 40 per cent in the qualifying examination.
• An applicant who belongs to the PwD category must secure a minimum aggregate of 45 per cent in the qualifying examination.
• There is no upper age limit for candidates appearing for NTA NEET 2021. However, an applicant must have to be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2021.

NTA NEET 2021 Application Form

NTA is expected to release the application form for NEET 2021 in the fourth week of June. NEET 2021 application form can be filled in an online mode only. However, NTA made an exception for the candidates residing in Kashmir valley or Leh last year. Such candidates could fill the NEET 2021 application form in an offline mode, the same is expected to be available for this year as well. 

NEET 2021 application process is fairly simple and can be divided into five steps. They are-

Registration: Candidates who wish to apply for NTA NEET 2021 will have to register themselves on the official website of NTA. To complete the registration process, they will have to enter a valid email ID and mobile number

Completing the application form: Using the credentials generated during the registration process, candidates have to log in to their accounts. They have to complete the application form by filling in personal and academic details

Uploading the documents: After filling in all the necessary details, candidates have to upload the scanned copies of a recent passport-sized photograph, signature and a postcard-sized photograph

Paying the application fee: To submit the application form, candidates have to pay a non-refundable application fee online

Printing the confirmation page: Once the application is successfully submitted, candidates must save a copy of the confirmation page for future reference

NTA NEET Syllabus 2021

NEET 2021 syllabus is again defined by MCI. NTA does not play any role in determining the syllabus for NEET 2021. It broadly consists of three subjects – Physics, Chemistry and Biology. NEET syllabus 2021 largely overlaps the syllabus from class 10 to class 12 for the respective subjects. Owing to the disruption in the education system due to COVID-19, the authorities are considering a 30 per cent reduction in the existing syllabus of NEET. Details on this are awaited.

Also Read: NEET 2021 Syllabus Reduction: What to Expect?   NEW  

NTA NEET 2021 Pattern

According to the exam pattern of NEET 2021, the examination will be conducted in an offline mode. NEET question paper will comprise 180 multi-choice questions. The total duration of the examination will be three hours.

After the implementation of the NMC Act, NEET has become the only entrance test for admission to undergraduate medical courses. Therefore, the number of test-takers for the examination has increased significantly. 

NTA NEET 2021 Preparation Tips

NEET preparation requires a lot of dedication and hard work. To qualify for the examination, candidates must prepare wholeheartedly for at least 10 months. The first tip for NTA NEET 2021 preparation is to complete the entire syllabus from NCERT books. Only after completing these books, one must move to the reference material. Also, they must follow a strict routine during the preparation phase if they wish to score good marks in NTA NEET 2021. To read the section-wise preparation strategy for NEET 2021, click on the relevant link below.

Best books for NEET 2021

Candidates preparing for NTA NEET 2021 must be very careful while choosing the books for their preparation. The best books for NEET 2021 are the NCERT books. As mentioned above, all those preparing for this examination must complete the syllabus from the NCERT books before referring to any other study material. To know the other recommended NEET books, click on the relevant link below.

Also Read:

• NEET books for Physics
• NEET books for Biology
• NEET books for Chemistry
• Best study material for NEET

NTA NEET 2021 Admit Card

NEET 2021 admit card is likely to be released in the fourth week of July. NEET 2021 admit card will be released online and candidates will have to download it by logging into their registered accounts. NEET admit card 2021 is a crucial document. Not only is it the entry pass on the exam day, but the admit card of NEET 2021 will also act as identity and eligibility proof during the counselling process as well. Candidates are, thus, advised to keep their NTA NEET 2021 admit card safe until the admission process is over. 

NTA NEET 2021 Result

NTA is expected to announce NEET result 2021 in the fourth week of August. The result of NEET 2021 will be announced online and can be checked by logging into the accounts created at the time of registration. Candidates who qualify for NTA NEET 2021 will be eligible to participate in the counselling process. However, the role of NTA is limited to conducting the examination and announcement of the results. NEET counselling will be conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). Various other organisations will also conduct counselling for NEET 2021 on state levels.

NTA NEET 2021 Cut Off

The cut off for NEET 2021 will be announced alongside the results. Only those candidates who score more than or equal to the NTA NEET 2021 cut off will be considered qualified. Candidates aspiring to appear for NEET 2021 can refer to the table given below to get an idea about the cutoff.  

NTA NEET 2021: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: When is the NEET 2021 notification expected to be released?

Q: What is the mode of the NEET 2021 application process?

Q: What is the application fee of NEET 2021 and what are the different modes of payment?

Q: Will NEET be conducted twice in 2021?

Q: Will NEET 2021 be conducted online?

Q: Is NEET mandatory for AYUSH admissions?

Q: What are the courses offered through NEET 2021?

Q: Do I have to appear for NEET 2021 for admission to BSc Nursing courses?

Q: How many candidates appear for NEET?

Q: What is the total number of participating institutes for NEET 2021?

Q: Will the syllabus of NEET 2021 change?