Every year, lakhs of students across India take the NEET-UG 2022 exam. In the hopes of getting into a good medical college abroad.
The process of the NEET exam can be quite competitive. And with the coronavirus pandemic still raging in many parts of the country, things are even more uncertain.
But when is NEET UG 2022?
You must have come across the NEET UG 2022 application form date which was extended right? Well, if you’re hoping to take the NEET-UG exam in 2022. Here’s everything you need to know.
Although the last date for the NEET UG exam 2022 has been closed, the main examination is yet to be conducted. In this blog, we’ll tell you about the exam, so you can be sure to get everything right.
Summary of NEET 2022
- Last-date for receiving the NEET examination was 20th May 2022
- The final correction date for the examination form for the NEET was on 14 June 2022
- The NEET 2022 final examination is set to be held on July 17, 2022
The things you need to know about the NEET examination 2022
With NEET 2022 exam nearing fast, there are a few things you need to remember. Like the duration of the NEET exam and the medium used for the exam. Scroll below to know more.
Duration of the NEET 2022
Based on the latest NEET 2022 update, the duration of the NEET exam will be 200 minutes. This means the exam will be held between 2:00 pm to 5:20 pm.
NEET 2022 exam medium
One of the best things about NEET exams is the availability of languages. Students can opt for question papers in any 13 languages. English, Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Kannada and Urdu.
Test booklet
For the NEET-UG 2022, you will be provided with a bilingual test booklet based on the selected regional language as well as English.
Marking scheme for the NEET-UG 2022
- The correct attempt at any question is worth four points
- For every wrong attempt, one mark will be deducted
- There won't be any marks deduction for unanswered questions
The exam pattern for NEET-UG 2022
- For the NEET-UG 2022, there will be a total mark of 720
- The question paper will have 200 questions, you can answer 180 questions. Out of which 45 questions are from Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology
- The question paper will be separated into Section A and Section B
- Section A will have 35 questions and section B will have 15 questions from every four subjects
- In section B, you need to answer 10 out of the 15 questions
Eligibility Criteria NEET-UG Exam 2022
- NEET-UG exam is open to all Indian/Overseas candidates
- The age limit for students is 17 years on or before 31st December
- Foreign nationals, OCI and NRI are entitled to reserve 15% of all India quota seats
- The candidate appearing in NEET have to pass the 12th exam. Their admission is confirmed only after clearing their 12th exam
- Candidates must pass Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
What is the minimum mark required for each of the categories?
- 50% - General
- 40% - SC/ST/OBC
What is the minimum mark required for each of the categories?
The candidates must submit the original and scanned copies of the following documents –
Nationality | List of Documents Required |
Indian Nationals |
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NRIs |
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OCI/PIO |
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FAQs
NEET-UG 2022 exam modewill be in Pen and Paper.
For the NEET exams, the All India Quota seat allotment has the following reservations – Category SC has reserved seats of 15%. Category OBC has reserved seats of 27%. Category ST has reserved seats of 7.5%.
You have to log in to NTA’s website and download the admit card. You will get further instructions on the website.
It depends on the preparation. NEET is in general considered a tough exam to enter any medical university. Lakhs of students come to sit for the NEET and a few often fail the exams.
NEET-UG 2022 has 200 questions as conducted by the NTA. the exam will be in Pen-Paper Mode. Of the 200 questions, 50 questions will be from Physics and Chemistry. And 100 questions from Biology. The examinee will have to answer 90 questions in Biology and 45 questions each in Physics and Chemistry.
