The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2022 exam on 17th July. Every year, over 16 lakh aspirants appear for this medical exam. This year, NTA has made some major changes in NEET. As per the latest updates, the NEET UG 2022 exam duration has been extended from 3 hours to 3 hours and 20 minutes. As compared to last year’s NEET UG exam, candidates will get an extra 20 minutes to attempt the questions. NEET UG 2022 will be conducted in the pen-and-paper mode for admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, BVSc, and AH seats, which include AIIMS and JIPMER seats.
Why an increase in NEET 2022 Exam Time Duration
As per reports, in NEET-UG 2021, 3 hours were given to solve 180 questions out of 200 questions. But students had protested that it was not a sufficient time for them. Earlier 180 questions were asked, which had to be solved in 3 hours, but then 3 hours were reduced to solve 180 out of 200 questions. After that, the time was prolonged.
Other Changes in NEET 2022
Apart from this, NTA has increased the registration fees for all categories. The fee for the General category is Rs 1,600, compared to Rs 1,500 last year, and the fee for the General – EWS and OBC-NCL category also saw an increase of Rs 100 and fee is at Rs 1,500. Those belonging to SC, ST, and other reserved categories will have to pay Rs 800.
Apart from this, the number of examination cities has also increased significantly from NEET 2021. Also, the National Medical Council (NMC) has revised the eligibility criteria for the NEET UG examination. This time, there is no upper age limit that needs to be followed.
NEET UG Registration
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has already released the NEET 2022 registration form at the official website – neet.nta.nic.in. All the eligible applicants can register for the medical entrance test till 6th May 2022. The last date to pay the NEET 2022 registration fee is 7th May.
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