NEET 2022 Exam: Application Form, Admit Card, Updated Syllabus, Important Dates, Eligibility Criteria & Latest Updates

The NEET, or National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test, is a medical entrance test conducted across India once a year. NEET is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). To pursue any medical course in India, a medical aspirant needs to clear the NEET successfully. Once you qualify for this exam, you can get a seat in a medical programme such as MBBS, BDS, and several AYUSH courses in government and private institutes across the country. 

The NTA is the organising body for NEET and it is instrumental in conducting NEET smoothly and fairly every year. The body is responsible for everything related to NEET, right from announcing dates to issuing admit cards and assessing the answer sheets. The exam questions are in a multiple-choice format, and the test is conducted in offline mode. 

Table of Contents

• NEET 2022 Latest Updates
• NEET 2022 Participating Institutions, Reservation and Seats Availability
• NEET 2022 Exam Date
• NEET 2022 Exam Pattern
• NEET 2022 Eligibility Criteria
• NEET 2022 Application Form
• NEET 2022 Application Fee
• NEET 2022 Admit Card
• NEET 2022 Counselling Process
• NEET 2022 Syllabus
• NEET 2022 Preparation Books
• NEET 2022 Mock Test
• NEET 2022 Results
• NEET 2022 Cut-off
• NEET 2022 Answer Key
• NEET 2022 FAQs

NEET 2022 Latest Updates

While the core structure and pattern of NEET remains the same, the Medical Council of India introduces some changes in NEET from time to time. Here are some of the latest developments in NEET that you need to know about:

• The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the deadline to apply for the medical entrance exam –NEET 2022. The application process for NEET 2022 was to conclude on May 6, however, candidates can now apply till May 20.
• If you are from Telangana or Andhra Pradesh, you can now claim a 15% All India Quota seat.
• NEET is now the only medical entrance test in India. AIIMS and JIPMER have been scrapped.
• There is no limit on the number of attempts.
• There is a category-wise age limitation.
• NEET also applies to the admission process of some medical colleges outside India now.
• Aadhar Card is no longer mandatory when filling out the NEET 2022 application form. Any of the other specified IDs will work as well.
• The central government is revisiting the criteria for determining Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).

NEET 2022 Participating Institutions, Reservation and Seats Availability

Once the NEET 2022 results are declared, every candidate is given an All India Rank (AIR). The counselling process then begins in which medical and dental undergraduate seats are allotted to candidates based on merit and their choice.

The Medical Council of India conducts NEET counselling for 15% of central institutes, state seats, and deemed universities. Respective state medical boards do the counselling for the rest 85% of the seats. In addition, each state prepares its merit list based on NEET-UG results itself. 

NEET 2022 Exam Date

It is very important to keep a close eye on NEET 2022 important dates. We have compiled a list of the most important NEET 2022 dates you need to remember. Mark your calendars and follow this tentative NEET 2022 schedule so that your exam prep is right on track. For more information on NEET Exam Dates 2022, please visit NEET 2022 Exam Date section. Details are given below:

NEET 2022 Exam Pattern

The NEET 2022 exam pattern has remained consistent with a few updates over the years. You can find the latest updates and changes in the NEET 2022 exam pattern here. Below is the complete NEET 2022 exam pattern.

NEET 2022 Eligibility Criteria

The foremost thing you need to do as a NEET 2022 aspirant is to ensure that you fulfill the NEET 2022 eligibility criteria. You need to take care of many aspects - academic qualifications, nationality, and age. There are also many relaxations available for certain categories, so you may want to check if you fall under those categories as well. Here is a brief overview of the NEET 2022 age criteria:

• You should be at least 17 years of age on 31st December of the year of admission.
• The age limit is the same for all categories of NEET 2022 candidates.
• There is no limit on the upper age for appearing in NEET 2022.

NEET 2022 Application Form

You can download the NEET 2022 application form from NEET’s official website (www.nta.nic.in). The NEET 2022 registrations are going on and you can submit the NEET 2022 application form till May 20, 2022. You need to fill and submit the application form online. There is no provision for offline submission of the NEET 2022 registration form. NTA will not accept any forms that are not submitted online. 

NEET 2022 Application Fee

Here’s the NEET 2022 fee structure for different categories:

Besides this, GST and processing charges are levied on the application fee.

NEET 2022 Admit Card

As per the process, candidates are first issued a provisional NEET 2022 admit card. It will only be considered valid if all the eligibility criteria are met. The date for the release of admit cards is announced on the official NEET website. Some of the important details mentioned on the NEET 2022 hall ticket are:

1. Candidate’s name
2. Father’s name
3. Roll number
4. Category
5. Date of examination
6. Exam centre venue
7. Reporting time
8. Exam Duration
9. Photograph

As soon as the admit cards for NEET 2022 are released, you should make sure that all these details are correct. In case of any discrepancy, you should contact NEET 2022 helpline immediately.

On the day of the exam, you need to present your NEET 2022 admit card to the exam coordinators and invigilators, failing which you will not be allowed to appear in the exam. You should keep the admit card safe even after the exam, as you will need to carry it to the counselling rounds as well. Experts suggest that you should keep your admit card safe until you finally get admission to an institute.

NEET 2022 Counselling Process

Counselling for NEET 2022 is likely to begin from August (tentative) once the NEET 2022 results are out. The admission process through NEET 2022 will be carried out in the following phases:

• National level counselling for admission in MBBS and BDS Courses conducted by MCC
• State Level counselling for admission in MBBS and BDS Courses conducted by various state government representatives
• AYUSH counselling for admission in BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, and other courses

Aspirants who wish to participate in the NEET 2022 counselling process are advised to keep themselves well-informed of the respective counselling events and be well prepared.

NEET 2022 Syllabus

The NEET 2022 syllabus has not been announced by the official authorities yet. This syllabus is determined in accordance with the recommendations made by the National Medical Commission of India (NMC). The syllabi of different states are taken into review as well as the proposed curriculum by CBSE, NCERT, and COBSE before deciding on the final curriculum. This ensures fairness and impartiality when assessing candidates for admission into medical courses in India.

To get complete details, Visit NEET 2022 Syllabus section.

NEET 2022 Preparation Books

The NCERT books should be your number one source of preparation for NEET 2022 preparation. Most of the questions asked in NEET are from NCERT books. Use other books for reference to truly understand concepts and take your preparation to the next level

NEET 2022 Mock Test

By solving a proper NEET 2022 mock test is the closest you can get to experiencing what a NEET exam feels like. It is no secret that, like any other competitive field, practice is the key to nailing the NEET exam. The more you practice, the better you get at handling the exam pressure, managing your time, prioritizing the questions, and revising your answers.

Mock tests will help you prepare for NEET 2022 rigorously. Go through as many mock tests, NEET previous year question papers, and sample papers as possible to leave no stone unturned in your exam preparation. This way, when you sit for the actual NEET 2022 exam, you will be confident and able to tap into your strengths to perform your best.

NEET 2022 Results

Once the exam is over, the answer scripts are evaluated by NTA officials based on standard protocols. To find out the result of NEET 2022, you will have to check out NEET’s official website. Once the results are out, you can download your result from the website. A NEET merit list is created based on these results in accordance with guidelines from the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Ministry of AYUSH, Admission Central Counselling Committee, and DGHS.

To get more information, Visit NEET 2022 Results Section.

NEET 2022 Cut-off

To qualify for NEET 2022, you need to achieve a minimum score, also known as the cut-off score. This score is specified by the NTA and announced on the official NEET website. The NEET 2022 cut-off scores will be released alongside the NEET 2022 results. Cut-offs differ from category to category. The merit list for counselling and admission procedure is based on this score.

Two main factors decide the NEET cut-off score for a particular year:

• Number of candidates appearing for the exam
• The difficulty level of the exam

NEET 2022 Answer Key

Not all sets of NEET 2022 question papers are expected to be the same. NEET question papers are coded, and once the exam is over, the NTA releases the answer key to all the sets of question papers. NEET 2022 Answer Keys are released around one week after the exam. The OMR response sheets of all the candidates who appeared in the exam are also uploaded so that there is transparency in the evaluation process. If you find any discrepancy when you verify your responses against the NEET answer key by NTA, you can challenge it for a fee of Rs. 1000 per challenge. You get a few days to file your challenges.
 

NEET 2022 FAQs

Q1. What is the full form of NEET?
A. The full form of the NEET examination is the 'National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test'. It's a national-level medical entrance test conducted in India for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, BHMS, and other undergraduate medical courses.

Q2. Do I need to appear for NEET for admission to the MBBS course in AIIMS Delhi?
A. Yes, candidates must appear for the NEET examination and qualify on the merit list to pursue MBBS from AIIMS Delhi. 

Q3. When should I start applying for NEET 2022?
A. Candidates can visit the official website for the exam - neet.nta.nic.in - as soon as the notification is released to fill out their NEET application form. The last date to fill in NEET 2022 application forms was 20 May 2022.

Q4. Will the NEET Exam be conducted twice in 2022?
A. There were some rumors about NEET 2022 being conducted twice to manage the examination better amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but no official statement has been released by NTA on this.

Q5. Will NEET 2022 syllabus be reduced due to COVID-19?
A. The NEET 2022 syllabus is released on the official website of the exam. Students can also check the list of chapters and topics on our NEET 2022 Syllabus page.

Q6. Are there any changes in the NEET 2022 exam pattern?
A. There are no changes in the exam pattern for NEET 2022. You can refer to the previous NEET exams to understand the pattern of the exam. NEET 2022 Mock Test is the best way to get familiar with the exam pattern. 

Q7. Can a 12th pass-out candidate appear directly in the NEET examination?
A. Yes, you can appear for NEET if you have just passed out of class 12. You can even sit for the exam if you are appearing for your 10+2 exam that year. The only thing to note here is that your level of preparation at this stage may not be at par with what it takes to qualify for NEET. However, it is still a good idea to appear for the exam to experience what it is like.