NEET 2020 to be conducted on September 13, 2020 as SC dismissed all the PILs filed for the postponement of the exam. Earlier, the exam was scheduled for July 26 but has been further postponed keeping in mind the safety of test-takers and multiple requests placed by students and parents. NEET Admit Card shall be released 15 days prior to the conduct of examination, on the official website.
NEET 2020 Latest Updates
- MCI files aaffidavit in Supreme Court demanding no further postponement of NEET 2020. Know More
- August 21, 2020: NEET 2020 will not be Postponed further, Confirms MHRD. Check here
- Rajya Sabha MP Mr. Swamy advocates for postponement of NEET 2020. Know More
- August 20, 2020: NEET 2020 Exam Center information provided in advance at the official website of NTA.
- August 19, 2020: SC Lawyer writes to PM Modi for postponement of NEET 2020. Check Here
- August 17: 2020: SC dismissed plea for postponement of NEET 2020, exam to be conducted as scheduled.
- August 14, 2020: NTA informed SC that it is not possible to conduct NEET 2020 outside India. Read More
- August 13, 2020: Parents & Students are both in favour and against of NEET exam dates. Read More
- August 9, 2020: Gujarat Parents’ Group filed a counter plea to hold NEET 2020 in September.
- July 15, 2020: 7.5% Quota to TN state Government Schools candidates in Medical Colleges. Check Here
- May 19, 2020: Abhyaas App for NEET preparation with the mock tests in Hindi and English. Read More
NEET 2020 Free Online Crash Course for the government school students of Tamil Nadu will be conducted by the school education department. Assistance through various digital platforms has been offered for NEET aspirants, Gujarat Board has released Chapter-wise question banks along with subject experts organizing doubt clarification zoom sessions. From 2020, NEET is the common exam for all medical aspirants, this will also apply to AIIMS and JIPMER. Check NEET Cut off for Top Medical Colleges
NEET 2020 Exam Dates (Announced)
NTA has released NEET 2020 Schedule on its website. Here are all the important dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| NEET Admit Card 2020 will be issued on | 4th week of August 2020 (Expected on Aug 29, 2020) |
| NEET 2020 Exam Date | September 13, 2020 |
| NEET 2020 Result Announcement | 1st week of October 2020 |
NEET 2020 to be held on September 13, 2020
- India Wide Parents Association filed a PIL in SC to postpone NEET 2020. After that students and parents, both filled the pleas in favor and against of NEET 2020 examination schedule in the supreme court.
- Now, as per the decision of SC taken on August 17, 2020 the exam dates will remain unchanged. Read More
- SC said that the further postponement of the exam could put the career of students in jeopardy as more than 16 Lakh candidates had registered for the exam. Check NEET 2020 Schedule
- From this year, NEET will be the common exam for all medical aspirants which will also include AIIMS and JIPMER. As per SC, from now onwards, it is compulsory for medical students to clear NEET in case they are planning to pursue a course in medicine, irrespective of the college or university they are applying to.
NEET 2020 Exam Day Schedule
Tabulated below is the schedule for the exam day:
| Activity | Time |
|---|---|
| Last Entry to the exam hall | 1.30 PM |
| Sitting on the seat | 1.15 PM onwards |
| Announcement of instructions and checking of NEET Admit Card | 1.30 to 1.45 PM |
| Distribution of Test Booklet | 1:45 PM |
| Writing of particulars on the test booklet by the candidate | 1.50 PM |
| Commencement | 2.00 PM |
| Test Concludes | 5.00 PM |
NEET 2020 Admit Card
Through an official notification, NTA has notified that the date for downloading NEET Admit Card shall be released 15 days prior to the exam date. Therefore candidates can expect the admit card release around 4th week of August 2020.
- No candidate will be allowed to enter the exam center without NEET 2020 Admit Card as the invigilator will use the hall ticket to cross-check the identity of the candidate.
- Successfully registered applicants will be able to download their NEET Admit Card by logging in to their accounts.
- Candidates must keep in mind that NEET Admit cards will not be sent to them via post, and will only be available in online mode.
- NEET 2020 admit card will contain details like candidate’s name, exam date, time, exam center details, candidate’s DOB etc.
- In case of any discrepancy in the particulars of the candidate as visible in the admit card, candidates must approach the helpline.
Essential Documents to Carry in Examination Hall
The candidate has to carry the following documents to NEET Exam center:
- Admit Card along with passport size photograph affixed on it.
- One passport size photograph to be affixed on Attendance Sheet.
- Valid Original Identity proof, PwD certificate, if applicable.
- One Post Card Size (4”X6”) color photograph with white background should be pasted on the Proforma downloaded with the Admit Card and should be handed over to Invigilator at Centre.
NEET 2020 Helpline Number – 0120-6895200
Email – neetug – nta@nic.in
NEET 2020 – Common Service Centers
Common service centers are to help candidates on various issues. Some of the candidates from rural areas do not have access to high-speed internet due to which they might face problems while downloading the admit card, answer key, etc. Hence various Common Services Centers CSC are set up by the NTA throughout the country.
- These centers are equipped with high-speed internet facilities and providing their services in remote areas.
- CSC charge a very low fee for their services.
- To avail the CSC facility, you can locate the nearest center by visiting their official website i.e. csc.gov.in.
- You can also call on this number -18001213468 to locate a center near you.
The fee chart of services provided by CSC is given below:
| Facility offered | Fees in INR |
|---|---|
| Downloading Admit card, Answer key, OMR sheet | 10 |
| Filling out responses with respect to answer key | 25 |
| Document printing | 5 per page |
The services of Common Services Centre (CSC) provided by the Ministry of I.T., Government of India under the Digital India initiative. The center has also helped candidates during the time of the online application process, form correction, uploading documents, etc.
NEET 2020 Exam Centers
In the latest notice released by NTA, it is stated that in order to facilitate candidates the information about the exam centers will be given in advance to all the candidates at the official website of NTA i.e. ntaneet.nic.in. However, the other important information like Test center address, reporting time, etc, will be released with the admit card. Read More
The supreme court of India has issued notice to MCI regarding exam centers in Gulf countries on July 29, 2020. Now, NTA has clarified that it would not be possible to conduct the examination in other countries due to the current situation of COVID-19. Read More
- NTA is planning to double the number of NEET exam centers to ensure the implementation of social distancing regulations.
- NEET aspirants need to list 3 locations as their most suitable exam centers during the time of registration.
- Candidates shall be allotted one of their choices as their exam center, although it is up to the NTA’s discretion what exam center gets allotted.
- Details like exam center, essential guidelines, exam day, and time will be mentioned in NEET Admit card.
- Candidates are requested to visit the allocated exam center once prior to the actual exam day in order to avoid any last-minute rush and confusion.
NEET 2020 Exam Pattern
Those who plan to ace the exam should be aware of the accurate exam pattern. Students can refer to the overview of NEET 2020 Exam Pattern mentioned below –
- Exam mode and duration: The exam is conducted in offline mode for a duration of 3 hours.
- Marking Scheme: Every question in the paper carries 4 marks. Candidates will be rewarded 4 marks for every correct response. 1 mark will be deducted from the total score for every incorrect response. There is no negative marking for unattempted questions.
- Candidates are given a question paper, and they have to mark their responses in the provided OMR sheet.
- NTA determines the NEET Exam Pattern with the aim of shortlisting the most deserving candidates for medical courses. Exam Pattern details for the exam are tabulated below:
| Specifications | Pattern and syllabus |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Zoology and Botany) |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Number of Questions |
Physics – 45
Chemistry – 45
Biology – 90 (Zoology – 45 and Botany- 45)
Total -180
|
| Total Marks | 720 marks |
NEET 2020 Medium of Exam
NEET 2020 aspirants have the option of choosing from 2 official languages and 9 regional languages. The details regarding available medium for NEET 2020 is tabulated below:
| Medium Available | Location |
|---|---|
| English, Hindi and Urdu | All States and Cities |
| Telugu | Andhra Pradesh and Telangana |
| Bengali | West Bengal and Tripura |
| Kannada | Karnataka |
| Gujarati | Gujarat, Daman and Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli |
| Tamil | Tamil Nadu |
| Marathi | Maharashtra |
| Assamese | Assam |
| Oriya | Odisha |
NEET 2020 Important Topics and Section Wise Ideal Attempts
Important Topics in Physics for NEET 2020
Theory-based problems include questions from Modern Physics, Magnetism, Heat and Thermo Dynamics, Oscillations, etc. Magnetic Effects of current covers more marks than any other unit in NEET Physics section as per previous years’ paper analysis. Candidates must make sure that they cover these topics thoroughly to score decent marks in the Physics section:
- Electrodynamics
- Wave Optics
- Semiconductors
- Modern Physics
- Rigid Body Dynamics
- KTG & Thermodynamics
Good Attempts in Physics: Most of the candidates appearing for NEET are weak in mathematics whereas physics requires some mathematical calculation. Hence candidates need more focus and accuracy while attempting this section. With an accuracy level of 60 to 70%, you can score well in this section. Try not to get any negative score in this section to maintain marks.
Important Topics in Chemistry for NEET 2020
Some of the most important questions in Chemistry are derived from the following topics:
- Atomic Structure
- Chemical Bonding
- Chemical Equilibrium and Acids
- P Block Elements
- Apart from this, you must solve the numerical problems regularly in order to perfect problem-solving abilities
Good Attempts in Chemistry: Chemistry is considered one of the easiest sections in NEET. As per the experience of the test takers it is the scoring section of the exam. That means you have to attempt more m=number of questions from this section with higher accuracy. If you attempt around 35 questions with an accuracy level of 80% then you can score around 100 to 105 marks.
Important Topics in Biology for NEET 2020
Biology is mainly segregated into Botany and Zoology and there has been a steady rise in the level of difficulty in the last couple of years. Some of the important topics are as follows:
- Planning diversity and classification in Botany
- Reproductive Health, biodiversity, polygenic inheritance, mendelian disorders etc.
- Classification of Kingdoms and human physiology also one of the important topics of NEET.
Good Attempts in Biology: The maximum number of questions are asked from the Biology section. To score higher in this section you have to attempt around 70 questions with an accuracy level of 70%.
NEET 2020 Syllabus
NEET syllabus is divided into 3 sections – Chemistry, Physics, and Biology (Zoology and Botany) and the questions asked in the exam are from Class 11 and 12. The details of NEET Syllabus are mentioned below:
- NEET Biology Syllabus – Biology syllabus is further divided into 2 sections i.e. Zoology and Botany and the weightage of both the sections is equal with an overall weightage of 50% in NEET. Candidates have to cover 5 Units each form class XI and XII while preparing for biology.
- NEET Physics Syllabus – From the physics section, candidates have to cover 10 Units from class XI syllabus and 11 Units form class XII syllabus. The overall weightage of this section in NEET is 25%.
- NEET Chemistry Syllabus – The maximum number of Units that students have to prepare are from chemistry i.e. 14 and 16 from Class XI and XII respectively. However, the syllabus of chemistry is considered easy by most of the candidates. The overall weightage of chemistry in NEET is 25%.
NEET Study Notes for Biology
Candidates can go through the Study Notes for NEET 2020 Biology section from the links provided in the table below:
| NEET Biology Topic | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Human Physiology | 12.0% |
| Biomolecules | 10.0% |
| Biological Classification | 9.0% |
| Molecular Basis of Inheritance | 8.2% |
| Animal Kingdom | 7.0% |
| Reproduction | 6.6% |
| Ecosystems | 5.1% |
| Human Health and Diseases | 4.3% |
| Biotechnology: Principles and Processes | 3.1% |
| Microbes in Human Welfare | 2.7% |
| Genetics | 2.1% |
| Plant Kingdom | 1.8% |
| Strategies for Enhancement of Food Production | 1.4% |
| Cell Biology | 1% |
| Plant Anatomy | 0.7% |
NEET Practice Papers 2020
Sample papers are a must during the preparation of any exam, the advantages of having a good practice on sample papers are as follows:
- Candidates get a practical experience of the exam, they become well aware of the time restrictions and kinds of questions asked.
- Candidates are bound to commit mistakes as they generally focus on studying from multiple sources. Checking your performance constantly should not take a back seat.
- The two pillars of an exam like NEET are speed and accuracy. Sample papers can be immensely helpful in enhancing one’s capability in the same.
- Scores in sample papers will help the candidate to figure out which strategies are working and otherwise. This way candidates can be confident about their strategies in the exam.
NEET Mock Test 2020
NEET Official mock test can be accessed from the official website of NEET i.e. nta.ac.in. Mock tests are available in online mode, candidates can also download them. Solving NEET sample papers or taking the mock test will help the candidates to improve their time management skills. They will be able to get a clear picture of the type of questions that can be asked in the examination. Candidates can visit the official website and click on the mock test link and go about the test. Read More on NEET Mock Test
- BIE Telangana has launched free online mock test for candidates appearing for NEET 2020. It’s a unique platform where Telangana Education Department will be holding daily, weekly and grand mock tests series. For candidates who have android based smartphones, BIE has also launched a smartphone application that can help them take the mock tests conveniently using their phones. Register Here
- NTA has also launched the Abhyaas app for NEET Preparation. Earlier the questions and Mock tests were only available in the English Language but now candidates can access the same in the Hindi Language also. Lakhs of candidates are already using the app for NEET 2020 Preparation. Read More
NEET 2020 Last One Month Revision Plan
For some clearing NEET exam might seem like a piece of cake but a major number of applicants seem to struggle with the process. With only one month left for the examination, most of the candidates have completed their syllabus and are looking forward to revise the whole syllabus. But sometimes students get confused in the last month that how to utilize the remaining days properly. So here are some of the best ways to boost up your NEET 2020 preparation in the last one month.
- Do not Pick New Topics: Students are advised not to pick new topics when only one month is left for the examination. Only revise the topics that you have already covered during the time of preparation.
- Clear your Doubts: It is the final that you clear all your doubts. Don’t underestimate your doubts, clear them with a due course. Refer to your class notes. Do not procrastinate your studies and be confident.
- Prepare 1 Month Revision Plan: Maintain a time table for the last one-month revision and strictly follow it along with sparing some time for relaxation. Candidates have to manage their time cautiously and take care of their health as well. Also, avoid using multiple preparation books in the last month.
- Incorporate Mock Test: One must solve as many Mock Tests on a daily basis, Sample Papers, Practice Papers, and previous year question papers as possible. Note your mistakes and work on them.
- Revising Formulas: Revise all the important formulas on a daily basis because most of the direct questions can be solved within seconds if you know the correct formula.
- Keep your exam day strategy ready: You should have a clear idea about that which section you are going to attempt first in the examination. You should also know that what is the minimum number of questions that you must attempt in oder to clear the exam.
Free Online Video Lectures for NEET
NEET video lectures are available on the official website of NTA to help NEET aspirants to score well in the exam. The exam conducting authority has launched the content-based video series for NEET Preparation. The steps to access the video lectures are as follows:
- Visit the official website of NTA i.e. nta.ac.in.
- Click on the “CONTENT BASED LECTURES - FOR JEE MAIN AND NEET-UG BY IIT PROFESSORS / SUBJECT EXPERTS” tab.
- You will be redirected to the page containing the name of different subjects.
- Choose the video lecture by clicking on the subject.
NEET 2020 Free Crash Course for Government School Students of Tamil Nadu
- In collaboration with the Amphisoft Technologies, the School Education Department, Tamil Nadu has developed a crash course for NEET 2020 aspirants.
- Both English and Tamil medium schools can enroll in this course.
- The registration for the course will close on June 8, 2020.
- Visit the official website app.eboxcolleges.com/neetregister, to register yourself.
- The crash course timings will be from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm.
- A residential crash course for the students of government/government-aided schools is being conducted by Tamil Nadu School Education Department since the past 2 years. However, this year, the course shall be held online considering the COVID – 19 pandemic.
- This crash course will get access to 4-hours of video lectures on all concepts of Botany, Zoology, Physics, and Chemistry.
- Students will also get access to question bank which has 6500+ questions for practice. It also includes 80 chapter-wise tests, 80 formative tests, 5 unit tests, 2 half portion tests and 10 full portion tests.
- The course is only for NEET registered candidates from Tamil Nadu, from government/government-aided schools. The course shall begin on June 15, 2020.
Super 30 Programme by Tripura State Government
Tripura state government has announced the introduction of super 30 programme to aid the Engineering and Medical aspirants in preparing for JEE Main and NEET this year.
- The scheme will fund up to 30 students based on their marks in the Science subjects in the Madhyamik examinations conducted by Tripura Board.
- Selected students can study at their preferred coaching institute across the nation, which will be sponsored by the state.
- A financial involvement of INR 72 lakhs a year at INR 2.40 lakhs for every candidate is estimated. The scheme is estimated to incur INR 1.44 Crore in the following year.
- The state education minister Ratan Lal Math while through a statement informed that the beneficiaries of the scheme will be selected with the SC and ST reservations included. Read Scheme Details Here
Best Books for NEET 2020
Candidates must be thorough with their class 11th and 12th NCERT books and must go through the same at least twice before referring to any other book as they are considered to be the best source for NEET preparation. Since syllabus for NEET is determined by CBSE, therefore NCERT gives you an extra edge. For further practice and to be familiar with twisted questions, students can follow the books mentioned below. Know MoreNEET Important Books
| Name of the Book | Publications/ Author Name |
|---|---|
| Physics Books for NEET Preparation | |
| The Concept of Physics | H. C. Verma |
| Objective Physics | D. C. Pandey |
| Fundamental Physics | Pradeep Publications |
| Physics for Medical Entrance Examinations | D.C. Pandey |
| Objective NCERT at your fingertips for NEET AIIMS – Physics | MTG Editorial Board |
| Complete NEET Guide | MTG Editorial Board |
| NEET 2019 Physics Guide – 5th Edition | Disha Publications |
| Chemistry Books for NEET Preparation | |
| Physical Chemistry |
Problems in Physical Chemistry by Narendra Awasthi, Physical Chemistry by OP Tandon
|
| Organic Chemistry |
Organic Chemistry by Morrison and Boyd, Organic Chemistry by MS Chouhan
|
| Inorganic Chemistry |
Concise Inorganic Chemistry by JD Lee, A Textbook for Inorganic Chemistry by R.K Gupta
|
| Biology Books for NEET Preparation | |
| Biology Volume 1 and 2 | Trueman |
| Biology | Pradeep Publications |
| Objective Biology | Dinesh |
| Complete NEET Guide: Biology | MTG Editorial Board |
| NEET 2019 Biology Guide – 5th Edition | Disha Publications |
NEET Previous Year Paper Analysis
NEET 2019 was conducted on May 5, 2019. The paper was for 720 marks distributed among 180 questions to be completed in a duration of 3 hours. NCERT based questions were very high in number and as per the exam takers, the question paper can be categorized as easy to moderate in terms of the level of difficulty. Experts found 8 questions unclear in the question paper. In terms of Paper Analysis, out of all the sections, Physics was said to be the toughest of all sections, Chemistry was found to be the easiest, while Biology could be categorized as easy to moderate in its difficulty level. A review of the paper is as follows:
- Some questions in the physics section were application based and some involved tricky calculations.
- The numerical questions in the physics section were found to be tough by most of the candidates.
- The chemistry section was mostly on the easier side except for a few difficult questions.
- As per the candidates, most of the questions in the chemistry paper were factual and involved direct easy calculations, considering the concepts are clear.
- The biology section had some direct questions from NCERT. It was also on the easier side.
NEET Distribution of Questions in Terms of Difficulty Level – 2019
| Easy | Medium | Difficult | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
| Biology | 65 | 260 | 18 | 72 | 7 | 28 |
| Physics | 20 | 80 | 16 | 64 | 9 | 36 |
| Chemistry | 28 | 112 | 16 | 64 | 1 | 4 |
| Total | 113 | 452 | 50 | 200 | 17 | 68 |
Class XI and XII – Distribution of Questions in NEET Question Paper
Students are often confused about the weightage of class 11th and 12th syllabus, here is a subject-wise distribution of NEET 2019 question paper for the guidance of aspirants:
| Class XI | Class XII | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
| Biology | 46 | 184 | 44 | 176 | 90 | 360 |
| Physics | 22 | 88 | 23 | 92 | 45 | 180 |
| Chemistry | 23 | 92 | 22 | 88 | 45 | 180 |
| Total | 91 | 364 | 89 | 356 | 180 | 720 |
Overall, NEET 2019 was seen as easier when compared to the previous year's question paper. Read More
Loopholes in NEET Question Paper
After the exam concluded on May 5, 2019. Dr Arvind Goyal (NEET Expert) pointed out eight ambiguous questions from all the 3 sections – physics, chemistry and biology.
- Some questions had more than one correct answer, whereas some lacked a correct answer altogether.
- Experts said there were three such questions in Chemistry, three in Biology and two in Physics.
NEET 2020 Reservation Criteria
The 10% Economically Weaker Section reservation will be applicable in NEET 2020. Only those applicants who had marked themselves as EWS while filling the category column in NEET Application Form will be able to take this benefit.
TN Government approves 7.5% Quota to State Government Schools:
- As per the latest reports, Tamil Nadu Cabinet has approved the proposal of 7.5% quota to government school students in the TN state Medical colleges after qualifying NEET.
- In TN, it has been seen that the number of candidates admitted to the MBBS programs from government schools is declining every year.
- Moreover, the reservation will be provided to students who did their schooling (Classes 6 to 12) in a government school of Tamil Nadu. Know More
Demand of 27% OBC Reservation in NEET:
- A plea has been filed in Delhi High Court seeking quota in Medical Colleges that demands 27% OBC Reservation in NEET.
- Various political leaders have also raised the issue of OBC candidates being denied reservations in medical colleges of States and Union Territories (UT) as they fill their All India Quota through National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).
- However, the Supreme court has denied the plea and told petitioners that they are free to take their demand to the High Courts. Read Complete Report Here
The reservation criteria are mentioned below:
| Categories | Reservation |
|---|---|
| General Economically Weaker Section (GEN – EWS) | 10% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
| Other Backward Caste (OBC-NCL) | 27% |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 5% |
Note: The PwD candidates who want to avail 5% reservation have to get their certificate of disability made in one of the 12 designated centers.
NEET 2020 Rank Predictor
Collegedunia has come up with its exclusive NEET 2020 Rank Predictor in order to assist the candidates in estimating their rank range on the basis of their expected NEET score. Collegedunia Rank Predictor uses the opening and closing ranks of previous year counseling data and lists the colleges suitable for you. You can also use filters for more specific results. Check NEET Rank Predictor
For example, Sonal a candidate of the General category is expecting a score of 540 in NEET 2020. Her expected rank range as per her score is 250001-370000.
NEET 2020 Result
With the postponement of NEET 2020 to September 13, the result will be delared after 20 days taht is in the first week of October 2020. Results will be declared a bit early due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Medical aspirants who attended the exam can check their results on the official website of NTA.
- Before result declaration, answer keys will be released by NTA.
- Candidates will be able to send challenges against the answer keys on a fee of INR 1000 per answer which may be refunded if NTA accepts the representation.
- NEET 2020 Result will be announced after careful evaluation of the answer sheet of students.
- The result will be applicable for admissions in all the medical colleges in India including AIIMS and JIPMER.
- Candidates should save a copy of their results for future references.
NEET 2020 Merit List
The National Testing Authority (NTA) will release the NEET Merit list and provide it to the counselling body i.e. DGHS (Directorate General of Health Services), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The merit list will be derived on the basis of the marks obtained by the candidates on May 3, 2020. Three types of merit lists will be prepared by the authorities:
| NEET Merit List | Rank Provided |
|---|---|
| All India Merit List | All India Rank (AIR) |
| AIQ Merit List | All India Quota (AIQ) Rank |
| States’ Merit Lists | State Rank |
- NTA will release two main types of ranks i.e. All India Rank (AIR) and All India Quota (AIQ) rank and subsequently prepare 2 lists.
- The ALL India Merit list will include names and rank numbers of all NEET 2020 test takers, irrespective of their category and their decision towards the AIQ reservation.
- The AIQ Merit list will include the names of candidates who selected the AIQ 15% reservation. This list will not include candidates from the state of Jammu and Kashmir as they are not active participants of the centralized counselling process. If any candidates wish to claim eligibility, they must submit an online self-declaration which will be printed along with the confirmation page and must be submitted during counselling.
- Once the All India Rank and AIQ Merit List have been prepared, the NTA will provide all the required information to DGHS who will then forward it to the mandated state medical councils.
- Afterwards, the state medical councils will prepare their own merit lists for counselling on the basis of a multitude of factors such as the applicant’s eligibility on the basis of their domicile requirement.
- A state merit list will be released by the state medical councils and it will depict the state rank of candidates on a comparative scale with applicants from the same state.
Merit List for 15% of ALL India Quota Seats
NTA will prepare the merit list for 15% of the All India Quota (AIQ) admissions by numbering the candidates who qualify NEET 2020 by scoring equal to or more marks equivalent to the cutoff.
- The merit list will have equal number of names as seats under All India Quota.
- For such candidates, counselling will be done on the basis of their All India Quota Rank and not their state rank.
- There will also be a waiting list equal to 4 times the merit list or so if required by the DGHS (Director General of Health Services)
- Andhra Pradesh and Telangana will now participate in 15% All India Quota Counselling and do not require a self declaration form anymore.
- Candidates from Jammu and Kashmir still need to produce the self declaration from for participating in All India Quota Counselling.
Merit List for seats other than All India Quota
For the remaining 85% of the seats, NTA will forward the results to DGHS, to be forwarded to the state medical councils and mandated authorities.
- Admitting authorities will invite candidates for counselling and a separate merity list will be released on the basis of All India rank.
- State counselling will be conducted by the respective counselling authorities. Candidates must check their websites to stay updated.
- Deemed private universities will conduct their own counselling procedure
- Candidates who wish to take admission in AFMC must apply separately on their website since they will hold a second screening process.
NEET 2020 Tie-Breaking Criteria
If two or more candidates score equal marks, than the following process of comparison shall be followed to resolve the situation:
- Candidate with higher marks in Zoology and Botany will be prioritized.
- Candidate with a better score in Chemistry shall be preferred.
- Candidate with lesser incorrect answers shall be prioritized.
- As the last resort to, if the tie persists, candidate older in age will be preferred.
NEET 2020 Cutoff
NEET Cut Off 2020 will release along with the exam results announcements. The cut off varies for each category, candidates must secure the minimum cut off percentile and scores to qualify the exam. NEET Cut Off is based on various factors such as the number of appeared candidates, category of the candidate, difficulty level of the exam. Candidates who wish to pursue MBBS/BDS abroad also need to pass the exam by securing NEET 2020 Cutoff percentile and scores in order to be eligible for admissions.
NEET 2020 Cut Off can be expected on lines of previous year NEET Cut Off. NEET 2019 category-wise Cut off is tabulated below:
| Category | Cut Off Percentile | Cut Off Score | Number of Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 50th | 701 – 134 | 704335 |
| OBC/ SC/ ST | 40th | 133 – 107 | 90243 |
| Unreserved – PH | 45th | 133 – 120 | 266 |
OBC/ SC/ ST – PH
| 40th |
119 – 107
| 388 |
NEET Cut off for Top Medical Institutes – Previous Year
Students appearing in NEET 2020 can check the NEET 2019 cut off of some well-known medical institutes in India from the table given below. Read More
| Name of the College | Number of Seats | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Maulana Azad Medical College | 250 | 32 |
| VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital | 150 | 157 |
| University College of Medical Science | 150 | 171 |
| Govt. Medical College | 250 | 360 |
| Seth G.S Medical College | 180 | 638 |
| Lady Hardinge Medical College | 150 | 489 |
| CSM Medical University | 250 | 3692 |
| S. M. S Medical College | 250 | 356 |
| Grant Medical College & Sir J. J. Hospital | 200 | 382 |
| Pt. B. D. Sharma PGIMS | 200 | 600 |
| King George Medical College | NA | 506 |
| Sardar Patel Medical College | 250 | 1083 |
| Madras Medical College | 250 | 501 |
| Dr S.N Medical College | 250 | 1128 |
| T. D. Medical College | 150 | 747 |
| M. G. M. Medical College | 100 | 1375 |
| Rural Institute of Med Science & Research | 150 | 1953 |
Best Medical Colleges in India 2020
In the list of top medical colleges, the list of top 3 is unchanged this year also i.e. AIIMS Delhi taking the first position with 90.69 NIRF score followed by PGIMER Chandigarh and CMC Tamil Nadu at second and third positions respectively.
- National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences, Karnataka is at the 4th ranks which was not there in the 2019 NIRF ranking list of top medical colleges.
- Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences and Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences & Research have moved down to 5th and 7th positions respectively whereas BHU is still at number 6.
- King George`s Medical University is at number 10 with NIRF score 62.20.
Here is the list of Top 10 Medical Colleges in India based on their 2020 and 2019 NIRF ranking:
| Name of the College | NIRF Score 2020 | NIRF Ranking 2020 | NIRF Ranking 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All India Institute of Medical Sciences, AIIMS Delhi | 90.69 | 1 | 1 |
| Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, PGIMER Chandigarh | 80.06 | 2 | 2 |
| Christian Medical College, CMC Tamil Nadu | 73.56 | 3 | 3 |
| National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences, Karnataka | 71.35 | 4 | NA |
| Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, UP | 70.21 | 5 | 4 |
| Banaras Hindu University, BHU UP | 64.72 | 6 | 6 |
| Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Kerala | 64.39 | 7 | 5 |
| Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research, Pondicherry | 63.17 | 8 | 8 |
| Kasturba Medical College, Karnataka | 62.84 | 9 | 7 |
| King George`s Medical University, UP | 62.20 | 10 | 10 |
NEET 2020 Exam Day Guidelines
NEET 2020 will be conducted on September 13, 2020, from 2 PM to 5 PM. No candidate will be allowed to enter the examination hall after the prescribed time. Due to COVID-19 for proper screening and as a preventive measure candidates might be asked to reach the examination 1 to 2 hours early. However, the details will be mentioned in your admit card that you need to follow strictly.
- Candidates will not be allowed after 1.30 PM into the examination hall.
- All the candidates must carry the essential documents to the examination hall. The documents are NEET Admit Card, Id Proof, Pwd Certificate (if applicable).
- Candidates must cooperate with the frisking at the exam center.
- Candidates should not take any barred items to the exam center and must follow all the disciplinary guidelines.
- The candidate will follow the dress code for appearing in NEET (UG) - 2020 Examination. If candidates are wearing the customary dress, they need to report at the allotted Examination center latest by 12:30 pm on the day of examination.
- Candidates following any unfair means or breaching the code of conduct for NEET 2020 will not be allowed to take the examination and can also be debarred from the examination if required.
Standard Operating Procedure by AIIMS Medical Experts for NEET 2020 Exam Day
To conduct the exam successfully for more than 16 lakhs candidates in the situation of pandemic a panel of medical experts from AIIMS has designed an SOP. It is designed by taken into consideration the importance of social distancing. However, the official PDF of exam day guidelines will be released by NTA a few days before the exam day.
- As per this SOP, candidates will be provided fresh masks along with question papers. Wearing that mask throughout the exam will be mandatory.
- In order to avoid crowding no candidate will be allowed to go outside to drink water.
- Candidates can bring their own water bottles and hand sanitizers.
- To avoid the spread of COIVD-19 no physical checking of candidates will be done.
- Proper social distancing will be maintained while deciding the seating arrangement.
Dress Code By NTA for NEET 2020 Candidates
NTA has prescribed the set of rules for both girls and boys to appear for the exam. All the candidates must follow these rules while appearing for the exam. The rules have been set so that candidates will not face any problem while entering the examination hall because in previous years candidates were asked to remove their shoes, shirts, etc while checking.
NEET 2020 Dress code for males:
- Boys are not allowed to wear boots/shoes that are covering their feet.
- Do not wear Kurta Pyjama in the examination.
- If you are wearing a shirt then it should not have any pocket or layer.
- Do not wear a watch.
- Wear a light-colored half sleeve t-shirt or shirt.
- You can wear clear frame power specs only.
NEET 2020 Dress code for females:
- Hairpins and bands are not allowed in NEET
- Any dress item with heavy embroidery is to be avoided.
- Jeans is advised not to be worn.
- Ornaments like heavy earrings, pendants, nose rings are not allowed to wear.
- You can wear Sandals with no or low heels.
- You can wear Salwar or Trousers
NEET 2020 Advisory Guideline Regarding COVID-19 by NTA
Pre-Examination Controls/ Measures
- Candidates need to maintain space as per the social distancing norms.
- Different Time Slot about the reporting at the examination centers to be printed as “Slot time” such as 11.00 A.M, 11.30 A.M.
- The location link will be provided in the admit card so that candidates can check the location of their exam centers.
- Gloves & Masks, Hand Sanitizer, etc, will be provided to candidates and the exam center will be sanitized with Disinfectant liquid.
- Additional notice boards will be provided to avoid crowding.
During Examination Controls/ Measures
- Videography/CCTV live streaming will be conducted in each room and Manual Attendance and Handwriting sample will be collected at the candidate seat.
- Manual attendance with signature will be taken. No thumb impression will be taken.
- The physical movement of Invigilators inside the room to be minimized.
Post Examination Controls
- Only one candidate at a time will be permitted to move out in an orderly manner.
- The gloves and masks should be disposed of in a pedal push covered bin.
- Overcrowding to be avoided.
NEET 2020 Counselling
- Directorate General of the Health Services of the Medical Counselling Committee conducts NEET Counselling.
- 15% of All India quota counseling seats are reserved for central institutions such as BHU, AMU, AFMC, ESI, Delhi University (DU), and Deemed Universities.
- Based on the merit list, remaining other counseling and admission seats are available in State Medical Institutions or Colleges or Universities which follows instructions provided by the State Government and authorities of Dental or Medical counseling process.
- Candidates have the option of resigning or surrendering the seat allotted in the counseling process. Further participation in NEET Counselling shall not be possible for such candidates.
NEET 2020 Counselling Schedule
The schedule of NEET 2020 counseling has not been released yet. However, the authorities will conduct 3 counseling rounds to select candidates. The steps of counseling are mentioned below:
- First of all, candidates have to register and make a payment.
- After that, you will get the opportunity of Choice Filling and Seat Locking.
- Then the result of counseling round will be declared.
- If you are ale to get the seat after the first round of counseling then you have to report at your respective college for further process otherwise you can apply for the second counseling round.
Who is Eligible for NEET Counselling?
- Candidates who will qualify next will be eligible to apply for counselling.
- Candidates who will obtain a minimum of 50th percentile in the general category are eligible for counselling.
- The minimum percentile required for SC/ ST/ OBC is 40th percentile
- For PWD candidates 45th percentile is the minimum requirement.
- Also, the authorities will releases a list of qualified candidates under All India Quota.
- Jammu and Kashmir are not eligible to take part in 15% AIQ Counselling but if they want to participate in AIQ counselling then they have must have self-declaration which they filled to participate in AIQ counselling during the time of online registration.
Eligibility Criteria for NEET 2020
As per NTA, candidates willing to appear in NEET 2020 should qualify the eligibility criteria mentioned below.
- Age Limit – Candidates must attain 17 years of age by December 31, 2020 to sit for NEET 2020. There is no upper age limit for NEET 2020 as per an interim order of the Supreme Court. However, the candidature of aspirants more than 25 years of age is subject to the Supreme Courts' orders.
- Educational Qualification – Candidates who have completed or appearing in class 12th with minimum 5 subjects including English, Chemistry, Physics as compulsory subjects can apply. Candidates of distance learning or private students and those who have biology as an additional subject are also eligible for the exam.
- Minimum Percentage Required – General candidates should score a minimum 50%, general PwD – 45%, OBC/SC/ST – 45% and OBC/SC/ST PWD – 40%.
- Number of Attempts – There is no limit on the number of attempts for NEET 2020. Candidates can appear for the exam as many times as they want.
NEET 2020 Changes by NTA
Some key changes have been observed in NEET 2020. A few of these changes have been introduced to curb issues like impersonation and other malpractices to the candidate verification process. Here’s a brief of the changes introduced by NTA:
- NEET UG Replaces AIIMS MBBS and JIPMER: With AIIMS and JIPMER admissions also brought under NEET, NEET 2020 is the only medical entrance examination for all candidates who wish to apply for MBBS or BDS Courses in the country.
- Application Fee Increased: Application Fee for NEET 2020 has been increased. For the general category it is INR 1500, for GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL INR 1400, and for SC/ST/PwD and Transgender it is 800. Whereas, last year the application fee was INR 1400 for General category and INR 750 for SC/ST/OBC and Transgender candidates.
- Uploading of Scanned Images: Till last year candidates had to upload a scanned image of their photograph and signature only. From this year onwards, candidates have to upload their postcard size photograph, left-hand thumb impression and class X passing certificate as well.
- Exam Centers: This year, the exam will be conducted in 155 cities including Ladakh, the latest entry in the list of NEET exam centers.
- Self-declaration Mandatory for Ladakh and Kashmir candidates: Aspirants from Kashmir and Ladakh need to fill in the form of self-declaration for seat allotment under AIQ.
NEET 2020 Application Form
NEET 2020 Application Process is over. With JEE Main’s registrations reopening, there were speculations about NEET registrations reopening too. However, the requests were rejected by the authorities. Documents and other details required to fill the application form were:
- Applicant’s name, father’s name, mother’s name, address, date of birth, mobile number, email id
- Scanned copies of Class X passing certificate, left-hand thumb impression, passport size photograph, postcard size photograph and signature in the given size and format. Check NEET 2020 Photo Size, Dimension, Format and Other Details
- Aadhaar Number (last 4 digits), Class XII Roll Number, Election Card (EPIC No.), Ration Card No., Bank Account Passbook with Photograph, Passport Number or Number of any other Photo Identity Card issued by Government.
- If the fee is paid online and the status is not ‘OK’, it indicates that the transaction is canceled. In such cases, the candidates have to pay the fees again and ensure the ‘OK’ status. Any additional deducted amount will be automatically refunded to the source account after the last date of online submission of the Application form.
As we can see from the infographic (mentioned above) the number of applicants for NEET exam has been increasing each year. But, since the number of seats available is limited, only top scorers will be given the opportunity to pursue their lifelong dream of becoming a doctor in India’s most reputed medical institutes.
NEET 2020 Language-wise Prospectus
In addition to English NEET 2020 Information Bulletin, NTA has made the information brochure available in 6 more languages:
NEET Application Form Correction
Candidates were given a chnace to make changes in their NEET 2020 Application forms using NEET Application Form Correction Window till July 20, 2020.
- Application forms can be accessed by logging in to their accounts at the official website of NTA.
- Only successfully registered candidates can avail of this facility.
- Candidates can edit their application form details and modify their NEET exam center preferences.
- Candidates can edit details like Name, Date of Birth, Gender, State Code of Eligibility, Category, Disability Status, Medium, and Examination Center.
NEET 2021 – Next Year Plan
- CBSE has decided to reduce the syllabus up to 30% from Class IX to XII. The syllabus has been reduced from all the subjects including physics, Chemistry, and Biology which are major subjects for NEET. This could affect the preparation of the candidates as they will not be able to understand the basics of the topics and will also not be able to solve the questions which are interrelated to curtailed topics. Read More Syllabus reduction impact on NEET 2021
- With the reduction in the syllabus by CBSE, there are speculations that the syllabus for NEET 2021 could also be revised but no official announcement has been made yet by the respective authorities.
- The official notification of NEET 2021 is expected to release in the month of November 2020.
- As per the schedule followed by NEET in previous years, you can check the tentative dates for NEET 2021 below:
| Events | Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Release of application form | November 2020 |
| Last date for submission of application form | December 2020 |
| Last date for fee payment | December 2020 |
| Correction window availability | January 2021 |
| Availability of admit card | April 2021 |
| Date of Exam | May 2021 |
Reasons that could affect NEET 2021 Exam Date
- Due to COVID-19 schools are closed and because of the high strength of students in the schools, we can expect that the school could be the last place to open after the lockdown is over.
- However, all the students are attending the classes in the online mode but still to complete the whole syllabus online is the biggest challenge.
- This may lead to the delay in the final exams of class 12 which could further lead to the delay of NEET 2021.
NEET vs AIIMS MBBS
Each year the NEET exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency whereas, AIIMS MBBS was being conducted by the All India Institutes of Medical Sciences, an autonomous body with its base in New Delhi. But just like all the other state medical entrance examinations, AIIMS MBBS was also quashed among other eligibility tests for admission into medical colleges across the country
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan’s verdict on October 4, 2019 clearly stated that admission to all the MBBS courses including JIPMER and AIIMS must be done through a common entrance test known as NEET. AIIMS exam tests a candidate’s knowledge qualitatively but on the other hand, NEET tests quantitative knowledge of a candidate. Major differences in the exam such as number of questions, mode of exam, etc. are mentioned below in a tabulated format -
| NEET | AIIMS MBBS | |
| Mode of paper | Offline | Online |
| Conducting body | National Testing Agency (NTA) | All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi |
| Application fee (in INR) | General: 1500, General(EWS)/OBC(NCL): 1400, SC/ST/PwD/Transgender: 800 | General/OBC: 1000* SC/ST: 800* |
| Number of sections | 3: Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology | 5: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, General Knowledge and Aptitude and Logical Thinking |
| Number of questions | 180 | 200 |
| Time allotted | 180 minutes | 210 minutes |
| Marking scheme | 4 marks for a correct answer -1 for an incorrect answer | 1 mark for a correct answer -⅓ mark for an incorrect answer |
| Number of sessions | one | two |
| Maximum marks | 720 | 200 |
*transaction charges included separately.
While the questions in NEET are predictable and mostly repeated, students applying for AIIMS did not even get to know any previous year questions. This made selection into AIIMS a difficult task, but not an impossible one. It is always a good idea to check the latest sample papers for NEET exam available at Collegedunia.com. Solving sample papers prior to the exam can turn out to be an asset for the students and might give them an upper hand in the exam.
NEET Helpline Numbers
Considering the COVID-19 pandemic, for the help of candidates, NTA has come up with an exclusive helpline, candidates can contact the authorities regarding exam-related queries through text messages or SMS services. The helpline shall be operational from 9.30 AM to 5.30 PM. Read More
| NTA SMS Helpline for COVID-19 | |
|---|---|
| NTA Text Helpline No 1 | 8178359845 |
| NTA Text Helpline No 2 | 8700028512 |
| NTA Text Helpline No 3 | 9650173668 |
| NTA Text Helpline No 4 | 9599676953 |
| NTA Text Helpline No 5 | 8882356803 |
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National Testing Agency
Block C-20 1A/8 ,Sector- 62
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Mobile: 0120-6895200 (NTA Helpdesk)
