NEET 2018

NEET

An all-India level examination for admission into India’s best medical colleges.

Info About NEET

• FIELD
  Medical Entrance
• ELIGIBILITY
  12th Standard Science Students
• SUBJECTS
  Chemistry, Physics and Biology
• APPLICANTS
  1.2 Million
• SEATS
  64,000
• QUESTIONS TYPE
  Objective MCQs
• PAPER PATTERN
  180 Questions in 3 Hours
• COLLEGES
  Top Medical Colleges in India
• DIFFICULTY LEVEL
  Medium to Hard
• TIME TO PREPARE
  2 years
• WHEN
  May to June

What you will learn

CHEMISTRY

You will learn more about organic reactions and their mechanisms and be introduced to physical and coordination chemistry.

View Chemistry Syllabus 

PHYSICS

You will learn about charges, light waves and their applications, and physical laws at the nuclear level.

View Physics Syllabus 

BIOLOGY

You will learn variations in ecology, environment, the application of biological tools and theories on evolution and inheritance.

View Biology Syllabus 

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All you need to know about NEET

Facts, Syllabus and Pattern

What is NEET?

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is held yearly to help students secure admission to the top medical institutions in India. In 2017, more than 11 lakh candidates gave NEET 2017 in 103 cities.

• All major dental and medical colleges offer students admission on the basis of their NEET scores, excluding AIIMS and JIPMER
• There are 63,985 medical seats in private, central and state-funded institutions under NEET
• The examination is conducted in 10 different languages: English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Gujarati, Oriya and Kannada

Syllabus for NEET 2018

Physics

Class 11

1. Physical World and Measurement
2. Kinematics
3. Laws of Motion
4. Work, Energy and Power
5. Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body

6. Gravitation
7. Properties of Bulk Matter
8. Thermodynamics
9. Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory
10. Oscillations and Waves

Class 12

1. Electrostatics
2. Current Electricity
3. Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
4. Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents

5. Electromagnetic Waves
6. Optics
7. Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
8. Atoms and Nuclei
9. Electronic Devices

Chemistry

Class 11

1. Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
2. Structure of Atom
3. Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
4. Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
5. States of Matter: Gases and Liquids
6. Thermodynamics
7. Equilibrium
8. Redox Reactions

9. Some p-Block Elements
10. Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques
11. Hydrocarbons
12. Environmental Chemistry
13. Hydrogen
14. s-Block Element (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)

Class 12

1. Solid State
2. Solutions
3. Electrochemistry
4. Chemical Kinetics
5. Surface Chemistry
6. General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements
7. p-Block Elements

8. d and f-Block Elements
9. Coordination Compounds
10. Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
11. Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
12. Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
13. Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
14. Biomolecules
15. Polymers
16. Chemistry in Everyday Life

Biology

Class 11

1. Diversity in the Living World
2. Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants
3. Cell Structure and Function

4. Plant Physiology
5. Human Physiology

Class 12

1. Reproduction
2. Genetics and Evolution
3. Biology and Human Welfare

4. Biotechnology and Its Applications
5. Ecology and Environment

Exam Pattern for NEET 2018

Paper Pattern
Particulars	Details
Subjects	Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Type of questions	Objective (MCQs with 4 options)
Mode of examination	Pen and paper based test
Exam duration	3 hours
Number of questions	180
Marking scheme	4 marks awarded for each correct answer
Negative marking	1 mark deducted for each incorrect answer
Languages	English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Oriya and Kannada.

Here is the subject-wise breakdown of questions:

Subject	Number of Questions
Physics	45
Chemistry	45
Biology	90

Here are a few important guidelines you need to keep in mind.

How to apply for NEET 2018

Eligibility Criteria for NEET 2018

• Age:
  The minimum age limit for all candidates is 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission.
  The maximum age limit for NEET is 25 years for general candidates and 30 years for reserved candidates.
• Subjects:
  You must have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology, any other elective subject with English.
• Score in 12th or equivalent examination:
  As a general category candidate, you require a minimum aggregate score of 50% in your 10+2 or equivalent examination.
  As an OBC, SC or ST candidate, you require a minimum aggregate score of 40%.
  As a SC-PH, ST-PH or OBC-PH candidate, you require a minimum aggregate score of 40%.
  As a PH, PwD or Gen-PH candidate, you require a minimum aggregate score of 45%.
• Number of attempts:
  You can attempt the exam as many times as you want till the age of 25.

Registration for NEET 2018

• The NEET application form needs to be filled online
• You need to provide details such as email ID, phone number, parent’s details, educational and domicile information
• You will have to choose a password for your login ID and pay the application fee

Step 1: Filling the application form.

1. Click on ‘Apply Online’ and proceed.
2. Keep the following details ready like date of birth, Aadhaar number, mobile number, email address and security pin.
3. Keep your domicile, educational and guardian details ready.
4. Choose the language in which you want to appear for your exam.
5. Select 3 choices for your exam centre.

Step 2: Choose and upload

1. Choose the language in which you want to appear for your exam.
2. Select 3 choices for your exam centre.
3. Note down your registration number and click on ‘Submit’.
4. Upload a scanned copy of your photograph and signature.

Step 3: Payment of application fee

1. Select your bank and enter your details.
2. You can pay using debit or credit card, netbanking, CSC e-wallet.

Step 4: Confirmation page

1. This page will mention all the details you have filled out in the application form.
2. Keep a copy of this page saved at all times.

Note: You can make corrections in the NEET 2018 Application Form by logging into your account between 7th and 12th March, 2018.

Application Fees for NEET

Category	Application Fee (Without late charges)
General Candidates	Rs.1400/-
PH, ST and SC Candidates	Rs.750/-

Admit Card for NEET 2018

The admit card of NEET 2018 will be available online or at the CSC centre. It contains information such as your roll number, registration number, exam centre address etc.

To download the admit card, follow these steps:

• Click this link to start downloading the NEET Admit Card.
• After clicking the link, you will find three boxes asking for the registration number, date of birth and security pin.
• You can now download it and take printouts.

After downloading the admit card, you need to follow the below procedure:

• Paste a postcard-sized (4x6cm, white background) photograph in the space provided on the admit card.
• A photograph posted will be cross-checked by the invigilator to ensure the candidate’s authenticity.
• You also need to paste a passport-sized photograph on the attendance sheet during the exam.

Important dates

Exam Dates for NEET 2018

Tentative exam dates for NEET 2018

Registration Deadlines
Start of online registration & submission of application form	3rd Week of December, 2017	00:01 AM
Last date for submission of application form	3rd Week of January, 2018	11:59 PM
Payment of application fees	3rd Week of December, 2017 to 3rd Week of January, 2018	11:59 PM
Application form correction opportunity	1st Week of February, 2018	11:59 PM
Date for uploading admit card on the website	3rd Week of April, 2018	00:00 AM
Exam Dates
NEET exam	6th May 2018	9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Result Dates
NEET results	1st Week of June, 2018	-
Counselling start Date	3rd week of June, 2018	-

Answer Key for NEET 2018

• The official answer key is released in the last week of May, along with the OMR Sheet
• You can compare your answers and predict your score
• You can even challenge the answer key if you believe the answer is incorrect or has more than one correct answer
• To challenge the answer key, you need to pay a fee of Rs.1000/- for each question you challenge

Here's how you can challenge the Answer Key.

NEET 2017 Paper Analysis

The NEET 2017 paper analysis was as follows:

• 7% ambiguous questions
• Moderately difficult
• 60-70% of the complete paper was a clear reflection of NCERT
• This year emphasis was being laid on application based questions in all three subjects
• Compared to last year's paper, this year was slightly tougher

Physics

• Moderately difficult
• Increase in calculation-based questions
• Compared to last year, this section was slightly tougher and lengthier

Below is the chapterwise allocation of questions that appeared in NEET 2017:

Topic	Number of Questions in the NEET Paper
Mechanics	19
Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory	5
Electrodynamics	9
Optics and Wave Optics	5
Modern Physics	7
Total questions	45

Chemistry

• Moderately difficult
• Increase in conceptualised and application-based questions
• Question number 87 from Set R (Chemistry) didn’t have any correct option

Below is the chapterwise allocation of questions that appeared in NEET 2017.

Topic	Number of Questions in the NEET Paper
Physical Chemistry	12
Organic Chemistry	14
Inorganic Chemistry	12
General Chemistry	4
Total questions	42

Biology

• Weightage of questions was almost equally balanced between the syllabi of classes 11 and 12

Topic	Number of Questions in the NEET Paper
Reproduction	11
Genetics and Evolution	15
Biology and Human Welfare	7
Biotechnology	4
Ecology	9
Diversity in Living Organisms	11
Structural Organisation in Plants and animals	7
Cell Structure and Functions	7
Plant Physiology	6
Human Physiology	13
Total questions	90

Results for NEET 2018

• NEET Results 2018 is Scheduled in month of June
• You can check your NEET results online
• Results of NEET 2017 were scheduled to be declared on 8th June 2017
• The cut-off is determined as soon as the results are declared
• Scorecard isn’t sent to candidates via post or offline mode, it’s only available online
• Candidates who are shortlisted in the merit list will be eligible for counselling

Here’s what you need to check your NEET results:

1. Registration number
2. Date of birth

Cut-off for NEET 2017

NEET overall cut-off for 2017 (category-wise):

Category	Range of Marks	Qualifying Criteria	No of Candidates
Unreserved	697 - 131	50th Percentile	5,43,473
OBC	130 - 107	40th Percentile	47,382
SC	130 - 107	40th Percentile	14,599
ST	130 - 107	40th Percentile	6,018
Unreserved and PH	130 - 118	45th Percentile	67
OBC and PH	130 - 107	40th Percentile	152
SC and PH	130 - 107	40th Percentile	38
ST and PH	130 - 107	40th Percentile	10

How to prepare for NEET

Preparation Tips for NEET

• Make a study schedule: You should prepare a good timetable for your exam preparation. Make sure you include little intervals between study hours. Preparing as per a timetable will help you cover all parts of the syllabus. For better time management, check the Toppr schedule.
• Prepare as per the syllabus: Before you start preparing for the exam, you should gather complete information about the officially prescribed syllabus. Refer to these tips for NEET 2018 preparation.
• Work on weaker areas: Students are often very strong in one subject and weak in others. You have to work hard and try to solve the weaker topics with the help of your teacher, friends and parents. This will let you overcome your fears effectively and help you get better at understanding concepts in the future.
• Gather good study material: For NEET, preparing from the best NEET books is really beneficial. Try to refer books which contain the complete CBSE syllabus. To score well, it is necessary to study NCERT as well as other books prescribed for NEET preparation. For better understanding, you can refer to Toppr learn.
• Maintain your health: While preparing for NEET, you should always take care of your health as it helps you concentrate on your studies. Avoid junk and oily foods and make a strict diet plan. Do meditation and yoga exercises to remain fit and achieve a better state of mind.
• Practice online mock tests: Mock tests can help you crack the NEET exam effortlessly. They are available for each and every subject and cover all chapters and topics. Mock tests will improve your skills, knowledge, performance and time management. Find NEET Question papers and try to attempt them by setting a time limit of 3 hours to simulate a real exam situation.

Study Material for NEET 2018

Biology

• Trueman’s Elementary Biology, Vol I & Vol II
• Companion Biology by K. Bhatti (Dinesh Publication)
• Objective Biology by Dinesh
• AIIMS Explorer by M.T.G. Publication
• Trueman's Objective Biology
• NCERT - Biology - Part 1 and Part 2

Physics

• Concepts of Physics by H.C. Verma
• NCERT Physics: CBSE PMT by Anil Aggarwal
• NCERT - Physics - Part 1 and Part 2
• Physics for Medical Entrance Examinations by D.C. Pandey

Chemistry

• Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry by O.P. Tandon
• NCERT Books
• Objective Chemistry for NEET by R.K. Gupta

Previous Years' Papers for NEET

For NEET 2018, solve all of NEET and AIPMT previous year’s question papers. Focus on frequently asked questions, topics and patterns. Also focus on question papers of other exams like JIPMER, RPET and AIIMS if you’re looking for more practice. Chances are, you’re likely going to appear for more medical entrance exams other than just NEET 2018.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Which colleges can I get into after giving NEET?

Ans: All central and state government colleges, as well as private institutions and minority institutions, will admit students on the basis of their NEET scores.

Sr. No	Top 10 Colleges
1	Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
2	Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi
3	King George Medical College, Lucknow
4	Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
5	Christian Medical College, Ludhiana
6	Grant Medical College, Mumbai
7	BJMC, Ahmedabad
8	BJMC, Pune
9	Kolkata Medical College, Kolkata
10	Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh, Assam

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