NEET 2019 Notification – Exam Dates Released
NEET 2019 Exam Dates for Feb & May Exams have been released now. The application form (Feb exam) will be available from 1st October 2018.
From 2019, the examination will be conducted through online mode (computer based exam).
NEET 2019 Examination will be conducted by the NTA (National Testing Agency) twice in a year – Confirmed.
New Changes Introduced Last Year
On the proposal of Union Health Ministry, MCI approved several changes in the NEET UG entrance exam. Below we have listed the new changes introduced last year:
- Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have joined 15% All India Quota scheme. Candidates of these states need not to submit Self Declaration form now.
- Aadhaar Card is also not compulsory to fill the NEET Application. But, candidates have to required any ID proof to apply for the exam.
- Indian candidates those wish to pursue MBBS/BDS in foreign nationals, they have qualify NEET UG exam.
- The attempt limit has been removed from the last year. Now, candidates may attempt the NEET untill the age limit as per their categories.
- NIOS or State Open School or private candidates’ are not eligible to NEET exam.
- There will be one set for question paper in all languages.
- As per officials the exam will be bilingual (except language chosen in English).
NEET 2019 Exam Date
In the table given below, candidates can check official NEET Exam dates:
For Feb 2019 Exam:
| Events | Dates (Announced) |
| Release of application form | 1st October 2018 |
| Application submission last date | 31st October 2018 |
| Last date to pay the fee | Last week of October 2018 |
| Correction Window Open | 1st week of November 2018 |
| Admit card available | 1st week of January 2019 |
| Exam date | 3rd February to 17th February 2019 |
| Answer key & OMR release | Within a week after exam |
| Announcement of result | 1st week of March 2019 |
| Counselling begins | 2nd week of June 2019 |
For May 2019 Exam:
| Events | Dates (Announced) |
| Application form Release | 2nd week of March 2019 |
| Application submission last date | 2nd week of April 2019 |
| Last date to pay the fee | 2nd week of April 2019 |
| Correction Window Open | 3rd week of April 2019 |
| Admit card available | 1st week of May 2019 |
| Exam date | 12th May to 26th May 2019 |
| Answer key & OMR release | Within a week after exam |
| Announcement of result | 1st week of June 2019 |
| Counselling begins | 2nd week of June 2019 |
NEET 2019 Application Form
Candidates should fill the application form as per the instructions given in the information bulletin. Below we are providing NEET 2019 application form details:
- The application form will be issued through online mode only.
- No application will be entertained through offline mode.
- NEET UG registration 2019 will be commenced from the 1st October 2018 (Feb Exam) & second week of March 2018 (May Exam).
- Candidates should upload the scanned images of recent passport size photograph and signature.
- After filling the application form completely, a confirmation page will be generated. Download it.
- There will be no need to send the printed confirmation page to the board.
Application Fee:
- General and OBC candidates will have to pay Rs. 1400/- as an application fee.
- The application fee for SC/ST and PH candidates will be Rs. 750/-.
- Fee payment can be done through credit/debit card, net banking, UPI and e-wallet.
- Service tax will also be applicable.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/OBC | 1400/- |
| SC/ST/PH | 750/- |
NEET UG Application Correction:
One time opportunity will be provided by the board to make correction in the applications. Details regarding NEET application correction are mentioned below:
- Corrections can be done only through online mode.
- Correction facility will be provided in the first week of November 2018 (Feb Exam) & third week of April 2018 (May Exam).
- Candidates will be intimated through e-mail/SMS regarding correction in photograph and signature. The same will be available in the candidate‟s login account.
- Candidates can also make corrections in particular fields like:
- Date of birth
- Identification Identity
- Gender
- State code of eligibility
- Category
- Medium of exam paper
- Disability status
- Examination Center
- Qualifying Examination Code & Percentage (%) of Marks Obtained in Class 12th
- Parents Name (Father’s & Mother’s)
- In case of any additional fee, candidates can pay through debit/credit card and net banking.
NEET UG Eligibility Criteria
Students must check their eligibility before filling the application form. Candidates can check the detailed NEET 2019 eligibility criteria from below:
Age Limit:
- Candidates must have completed the age of 17 years.
- The maximum age limit will be 25 years (30 years for SC/ST & OBC).
Nationality:
- Indian Nationals, Non Resident Indians (NRIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), Overseas Citizen of India (OCIs) & Foreign Nationals are eligible to apply for NEET UG.
- Candidates belong to J&K state will be eligible to apply for 15% All India Quota on the basis of self declaration.
Adhaar Card Mandate:
- Aadhar number is not mandatory to apply for NEET exam.
- J&K, Assam & Meghalaya candidates can also apply by providing their passport number, ration card number, bank account number or any other valid Government ID number.
- NRI candidates can apply by Adhaar Card number or Passport Number.
- PIO, OCI & Foreign nationals candidates can apply by Passport Number.
Qualification Eligibility:
| QualifyingExam | Students must have passed 10+2 or equivalent exam. |
| Appearing Candidates | Students appearing in the qualifying exam are also eligible. |
| Subjects | In the qualifying exam, students should have physics, chemistry, biology/bio-technology with English as compulsory subject. |
| PercentageCriteria | Minimum 50% marks for general, 45% marks for PH and 40% marks for SC/ST candidates in the PCB group. |
Also Check:
NEET 2019 Qualification Codes
NEET 2019 Rules & Dress Code
NEET 2019 Exam Pattern
Below we are providing the details about NEET 2019 exam pattern:
- Date of Exam: The exam will be organized on 3rd February to 17th February 2019 (Feb exam) & 12th May to 26th May 2019 (May Exam).
- Mode of Exam: The exam will be organized through computer based (online) mode.
- Type of Questions: There will be objective type questions in the exam.
- Duration: The exam duration will be of three hours.
- Number of Questions: Total 180 questions will be asked.
- Language: The question paper will be asked in Hindi, English, Gujarati, Marathi, Oriya, Bengali, Assamese, Telugu, Tamil, Urdu and Kananda languages.
- Marking Scheme: For each correct answer, four marks will be given.
- Negative Marking: For each incorrect answer, one mark will be deducted.
| Section | No. of Question | Marks |
| Physics | 45 | 180 |
| Chemistry | 45 | 180 |
| Zoology | 45 | 180 |
| Botany | 45 | 180 |
| Total | 180 | 720 |
NEET 2019 Syllabus
A common syllabus will be prescribed by MCI (Medical Council of India) for the NEET UG exam. NEET 2019 syllabus will contain physics, chemistry and biology subjects. Students can check the detailed syllabus from below:
Physics:
- Physical world and measurement
- Laws of Motion
- Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body
- Properties of Bulk Matter
- Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory
- Electrostatics
- Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
- Electromagnetic Waves
- Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
- Electronic Devices, etc.
Chemistry:
- Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
- Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
- States of Matter: Gases and Liquids
- Equilibrium
- Hydrogen
- p-Block Elements
- Hydrocarbons
- Solid State
- Electrochemistry
- Surface Chemistry
- p-Block Elements
- Coordination Compounds
- Alcohols
- Phenols and Ethers
- Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen, etc.
Biology:
- Diversity in Living World
- Cell Structure and Function
- Human Physiology
- Structural Organization in Animals and Plants
- Plant Physiology
- Reproduction
- Biology and Human Welfare
- Ecology and Environment
- Genetics and Evolution
- Biotechnology and Its Applications, etc.
How to Prepare for NEET UG 2019
A good preparation for NEET UG exam will help students to achieve good rank in the examination. Candidates can follow the NEET 2019 preparations tips given below:
- Firstly, candidates should create a study schedule and give equal time to all the subjects.
- Never prepare long hours of study in schedule also includes short intervals of rest.
- Students should prepare as per the officially prescribed syllabus and exam pattern.
- Candidates should focus in the weak topics of the syllabus and work hard on them.
- Practice from previous year question papers it will help you to know the exam pattern.
- Also take care of your health while preparing for exams.
- Take healthy and nutritious diet and avoid junk foods.
Also Check:
NEET 2019 Books
FAQs (Most Asked Questions)
NEET 2019 Admit Card
Candidates who have successfully submitted their application will be able to get the NEET 2019 admit card. Here we are providing details about admit card:
- NEET hall ticket 2019 will be released in the 1st week of January 2019 (Feb exam) & 1st week of May 2019 (May exam).
- The board will provide the facility to get the admit card via online mode.
- A format for affixing of postcard size photograph will be released along with the admit card.
- In case of any discrepancy found in the admit card, contact with the officials.
- When student will download their hall ticket, a PDF copy of the same will be send to the candidate’s registered email ID.
NEET UG Answer Key 2019
The answer key will be released along with OMR responses through online mode. NEET answer key 2019 will be published within a week after the exam.
The board will offer the facility to challenge against the answer key. Candidates will have to pay Rs. 1000/- per answer to challenge the answer key.
Candidates will have to visit their login portal. Enter their user ID (registration number) and password to challenge the answer key.
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