{"id":271289,"date":"2023-05-17T11:24:50","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T05:54:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/?p=271289"},"modified":"2023-05-17T11:25:43","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T05:55:43","slug":"neet-understanding-the-minimum-marks-required-for-clearing-the-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/neet-understanding-the-minimum-marks-required-for-clearing-the-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"NEET 2024: Understanding the Minimum Marks Required for Clearing the Exam"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you planning to write NEET this year or next year? Then you must be curious about <\/span>how many marks are required to clear NEET. A candidate must score a minimum number of marks for them to be eligible for counseling. In this post, we will explain the same to you in detail.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

About NEET<\/span><\/h1>\n

Thousands of students from all over the country who aspire to get into the field of medicine take the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) every year. In 2024, the NEET exam will be conducted in the month of May. The exam is conducted offline and contains a total of 180 questions from Physics, Biology, and Chemistry in a multiple-choice format. Each correct answer will be rewarded four marks, while one mark will be deducted from the aggregate for each incorrect answer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Minimum Percentage Requirement to Qualify for NEET Exam<\/span><\/h1>\n
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  • General category candidates must score at least 50% marks in their 10+2 or equivalent exams.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Candidates belonging to reserved categories, such as SC\/ST\/OBC\/ and Physically Disabled – SC\/ST\/OBC should score at least 40% marks. The core subjects in 10+2 must be Physics, Chemistry, Biology\/Biotechnology, and English, and the candidate should be seventeen years old or above.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Likewise, candidates belonging to the Physically Disabled – General category should score at least 45% percentage in 10+2 or equivalent examinations to qualify for the NEET examination.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Minimum Marks Requirement to Pass the NEET Exam<\/span><\/h1>\n

    The maximum number of marks you can score in the NEET exam is 720. To clear NEET, a candidate must secure at least the minimum qualifying percentile. This percentile varies according to the category of the student. As per the previous trends, the qualifying percentile for different categories was as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • General Category: 50th percentile<\/span><\/li>\n
    • OBC\/SC\/ST Category: 40th percentile<\/span><\/li>\n
    • General PwD Category: 45th percentile<\/span><\/li>\n
    • SC\/ST\/OBC PwD Category: 40th percentile<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      The minimum marks required to clear the NEET exam based on the minimum qualifying percentile for different categories were as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n

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      • General Category: 720-147 marks<\/span><\/li>\n
      • OBC Category: 146-113 marks<\/span><\/li>\n
      • SC Category: 146-113 marks<\/span><\/li>\n
      • ST Category: 146-113 marks<\/span><\/li>\n
      • General PwD Category: 146-129 marks<\/span><\/li>\n
      • SC\/ST\/OBC PwD Category: 128-113 marks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        However, one should remember that NEET qualifying and cutoff marks may change every year depending on the number of students who appeared for the test, difficulty level, and availability of seats. They are announced with the results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        Conclusion<\/span><\/h1>\n

        Therefore, the minimum marks you need to clear NEET 2024 vary depending on your category. The best way to clear NEET is to aim for scores higher than the minimum qualifying marks, which can help you to secure a seat in a good medical or dental college. With proper planning and hard work, candidates can clear the NEET 2024 exam and achieve their dream of becoming a doctor or dentist.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Frequently Asked Questions on NEET 2024<\/h1>\n\t\t
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        Do the minimum marks required to clear the NEET 2024 exam vary for different categories of candidates?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t
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        The minimum marks required to clear the NEET exam vary for different categories of candidates. However, the minimum qualifying marks required remain the same throughout the country.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

        Can I have less than the minimum required percentage and still appear for the NEET exam?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t
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        No. To appear for the NEET 2024 exam, every candidate must have at least the minimum required percentage in their 10+2 board exams. Meeting this criterion is mandatory.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

        How many times can a student take the NEET exam?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t
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        A candidate can appear for the NEET exam multiple times as there is no limit on the number of attempts. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

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        Are you planning to write NEET this year or next year? Then you must be curious about how many marks are required to clear NEET. A candidate must score a minimum number of marks for them to be eligible for counseling. In this post, we will explain the same to you in detail.\u00a0\u00a0 About NEET […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":219416,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3716],"tags":[3956,45,16,730],"class_list":["post-271289","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-neet","tag-neet-2024","tag-neet-exam","tag-neet-preparation","tag-neet-tips"],"yoast_head":"\nNEET 2024: Understanding the Minimum Marks Required for Clearing the Exam<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Preparing for NEET 2024? 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