NEET Exam 2017 – Final Preparation Tips for NEET Examination 2017

The requirements to be eligible for taking the NEET exam are outlined below.

1. Nationality: Applicants must hold Indian citizenship or be an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI).
2. Age Limit: Candidates must be at least 17 years old by December 31st of the admission year. The upper age limit is 25 years for general category applicants and 30 years for those belonging to reserved categories.
3. Qualification: Aspirants must have either passed or be currently appearing for their 12th standard or equivalent exam from an accredited board, featuring Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology, alongside English and any other elective subject.
4. Percentage Criteria: General category students must obtain at least 50% aggregate marks in the Physics, Chemistry, and Biology group, whereas general physically handicapped candidates need 45%, and SC, ST, and OBC category students require 40%.

The NEET test is scheduled for 7th May 2017. The structure of the exam is detailed below

1. Courses: The NEET assessment is carried out for entry into BDS and MBBS programs.
2. Number of Questions: The test booklet will comprise a total of 180 multiple-choice questions, each having one correct option.
3. Subjects: The test questions will be drawn from Chemistry, Physics, Botany, and Zoology.
4. Language: The test paper will be provided in 8 different languages comprising English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu.
5. Mode of Exam: The examination will take place in an offline format utilizing pen and paper.
6. Duration: The test will last for a total of 3 hours.
7. Marking Scheme: Candidates will receive 4 marks for every accurate answer.
8. Negative Marking: 1 mark will be subtracted for every wrong response as part of the negative marking system.

SectionNo. of QuestionMarksPhysics45180Chemistry45180Zoology45180Botany45180Total180720

Registration for NEET 2017 to pursue an MBBS degree in 2017 is currently open. Candidates are required to submit their applications exclusively via the online portal. The NEET 2017 application form is expected to be released during the first half of January 2017. Applicants should complete the form carefully following the provided guidelines. Upon successful completion, candidates must mail the confirmation page along with the necessary paperwork to the specified address below:

The Assistant Secretary (NEET)

Central Board of Secondary Education,

Shiksha Kendra, 2, Community Centre,

Preet Vihar, Delhi-110 092