As per the official notification released in April, NEET UG exam will be conducted on July 17. Reportedly, over 18 lakhs aspirants will be appearing for the entrance exam with the aim of getting a seat in the top medical colleges for MBBS and BDS courses. The National Testing Agency reopened the NEET 2023 application correction window on June 14. Candidates can make certain changes in selected fields as required till June 16 (9:00 PM).
NEET 2023 Highlights
This year, the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test will be held in 13 languages across 557 exam centers, including 14 centres abroad. The highlights of NEET 2023 are tabulated below:
| Parameters | Details |
| Name of Exam | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Level | National-level |
| Languages | 13 languages(Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu) |
| Number of NEET 2023 Exam Centres | 557 exam centres in total(543 in India)(14 abroad) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (pen and paper) |
| Mode of NEET 2023 Counselling | Online |
| Number of Participating Colleges | 500+ |
NEET 2023 – Important Dates & Events
The important NEET 2023 exam dates and events as per the schedule released by NTA are given below:
| Event | Date |
| NEET 2023 Application Correction Window | June 23 |
| Release of NEET Admit Card | To be Announced |
| NEET 2023 Exam | July 17 |
| Release of NEET 2023 Results | To be Announced |
| Publication of NEET 2023 Answer Key | To be Announced |
| Publication of NEET 2023 Merit List | To be Announced |
| Commencement of NEET 2023 Counselling | To be Announced |
*Candidates are advised to keep an eye out for the official dates on the website
NEET 2023 – Exam Day Guidelines
Applicants taking the NEET UG exam on July 17 must be aware of the following important guidelines to avoid last-minute hassles on spot.
- Candidates must arrive at the NEET 2023 exam centre at least an hour before the scheduled reporting time
- Candidates must carry their NEET 2023 admit card with their photograph affixed
- Applicants must carry all necessary documents, like ID proof, admit card, passport-sized photographs, and PwD certificate (if applicable)
- Candidates must come dressed as per the NTA guidelines
- Applicants must maintain all Covid-19 safety norms, such as wearing masks and gloves, carrying a hand sanitizer, and keeping safe distance
- Candidates must not carry any of the prohibited items inside the exam hall
- Applicants must pay attention to all instructions given by the invigilator inside the exam hall
NEET 2023 Dress Code
NTA specifies the dress code for both male and female candidates appearing for NEET. Candidates are advised to adhere to the dress code strictly:
• Wear half-sleeve T-shirts/shirts/kurtis
• Wear simple trousers/jeans
• Wear open-toed shoes/sandals/slippers only
• Avoid wearing outfit with too elaborate embroidery
• Avoid wearing jewellery and accessories, like earrings/bracelets/nose pins/belts/watches etc.
Candidates found breaching the dress code may have their candidature cancelled.
NEET 2023 – Exam Pattern & Marks Distribution
NTA has not made any major changes in the pattern of NEET UG exam. The paper will be conducted offline and the total duration of the exam will be 3 hours and 20 minutes. Students will need to answer 180 questions out of 200 questions in the allotted time. Find the detailed NEET 2023 exam pattern and marks distribution in the table below:
| Subjects | Section | Questions | Marks | Total Duration |
Physics | Section A | 35 | 35 x 4 = 140 | 3 hours 20 minutes |
| Section B | 15 (only 10 to be answered) | 10 x 4 = 40 | ||
Chemistry | Section A | 35 | 35 x 4 = 140 | |
| Section B | 15 (only 10 to be answered) | 10 x 4 = 40 | ||
Biology (Botany) | Section A | 35 | 35 x 4 = 140 | |
| Section B | 15 (only 10 to be answered) | 10 x 4 = 40 | ||
Biology (Zoology) | Section A | 35 | 35 x 4 = 140 | |
| Section B | 15 (only 10 to be answered) | 10 x 4 = 40 | ||
| Total | 200 (only 180 to be answered) | 720 |
As suggested in the table above, the NEET UG paper will have 3 subjects – Physics, Chemistry and Biology, each divided into two sections. Candidates will need to attempt all 35 questions from Section A and 10 out of 15 questions from Section B.
As per the marking scheme of NEET –
- +4 marks will be rewarded for each correct answer
- -1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer
- 0 marks will be allotted for each question left unanswered
NEET 2023 Syllabus
NEET UG syllabus comprises chapters from the curricula of Classes 11 & 12, so students are not completely new to these. Check below to get an overview of the subject-wise full syllabus:
| Subject | Topics from Class 11 | Topics from Class 12 |
NEET UG Physics Syllabus | Properties of Bulk MatterGravitationLaws of MotionOscillation and WavesKinematicsThermodynamicsWork, Energy and PowerBehaviour of Gas and Kinetic TheoryMotion of System of Particles and Rigid BodyPhysical World and Measurement | ElectrostaticsOpticsDual Nature of Matter and RadiationAtoms and NucleiElectromagnetic WavesElectronic DevicesMagnetic Effects of Current and MagnetismCurrent Electricity |
NEET UG Chemistry Syllabus | HydrocarbonsSome Basic Principles and Techniques of Organic ChemistryEnvironmental ChemistryRedox ReactionHydrogens- Block elementsp-Block elementsEquilibriumStates of MatterChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesSome Basic Concepts of Chemistry | Chemistry in Everyday LifePolymersBiomoleculesOrganic Compounds Containing NitrogenAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsAlcohols, Phenols and EtherHaloalkanes and HaloarenesCoordination Compoundsf and d-Block elementsGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of ElementsSurface ChemistryChemical KineticsElectrochemistrySolutionsSolid State |
NEET UG Biology Syllabus | Human PhysiologyPlant PhysiologyCell Structure and FunctionStructural Organization in Plants and AnimalsDiversity in Living World | Ecology and EnvironmentBiotechnology and Its ApplicationBiology and Human WelfareGenetics and EvolutionReproduction |
NEET 2023 – Previous Year’s Question Paper Analysis
Students appearing for NEET 2023 can check the previous year’s question paper analysis to prepare better:
- As per NEET toppers, the difficulty level of the NEET 2023 question paper was between easy to moderate
- The question paper last year was NCERT-centric. Therefore, candidates well-versed with NCERT textbooks were able to score well
- The Biology and Chemistry sections in NEET 2023 were relatively easy in comparison to the Physics section which many students found challenging
- Candidates felt the paper to be a bit lengthy
NEET 2023 aspirants can go through the previous question papers to know about the chapter-wise weightage and understand the paper pattern better.
NEET 2023 Preparation Tips
Aspirants aiming for a good rank in NEET 2023 must keep these tips in mind when preparing for the exam:
- Go through the complete syllabus multiple times
- Focus on chapters bearing the maximum weightage
- Refer to NCERT and other books recommended by toppers
- Go through the last 10 years’ question papers when practising
- Solve NEET sample papers and analyze your scores with the answer key
- Take mock tests regularly to improve time management and accuracy
- Thoroughly revise all formulae, reactions, tables, and diagrams daily
- Take care of your mind and body to avoid stress, fatigue and other health problems
NEET 2023 Result
The release date of the NEET 2023 result will be declared by NTA after the exam is over. Candidates who qualify the exam will then be called for the counselling session based on their NEET scores.
