The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to conduct the NEET UG 2024, the All India National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test, for aspiring medical students. Candidates enrolled for this admission test can now access their exam city details and admit cards. Recently, NTA released a calendar confirming that the NEET UG 2024 exam will take place on May 5, 2024, in offline mode, consistent with the previous year. This year, the syllabus has been updated by the National Medical Commission (NMC), and candidates are advised to review the revised details. The application process began on February 9, 2024, with the initial deadline for online applications and payments set for March 16, 2024, followed by a reopening of the form from April 9-10, 2024. Corrections to applications were allowed on April 11-12, 2024.

With exam city details available from April 24, 2024, and admit cards issued on May 2, 2024, candidates should prepare accordingly, ensuring they meet the eligibility criteria and carry required identification, such as an Aadhar Card, to the exam center.

• Key Dates:

  • Application Start: February 9, 2024

  • Last Date to Apply & Pay Online: March 16, 2024 (up to 9 PM)

  • Form Reopening: April 9-10, 2024

  • Correction Window: April 11-12, 2024

  • Exam City Details Released: April 24, 2024

  • Admit Card Available: May 2, 2024

  • Exam Date: May 5, 2024 (Offline)

  • Result Announcement: June 14, 2024

• Application Fees:

  • General Category: ₹1700

  • EWS/OBC: ₹1600

  • SC/ST/PH: ₹1000

  • Payment Options: E-Challan (offline), Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking

• Eligibility Criteria:

  • Educational Requirement: Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB), and English from a recognized board.

  • Age Limit: Minimum 17 years (born on or before December 31, 2007); no upper age limit.

  • Eligibility Codes: Ranges from Code 01 (12th appearing students) to Code 07 (equivalent exams with PCB); refer to the official brochure for specifics.

• Steps to Apply and Prepare:

  • Register and submit the online application on the NTA NEET portal by the deadline.

  • Pay the fee using available online or offline methods.

  • Check exam city details starting April 24, 2024, and download the admit card from May 2, 2024.

  • Ensure a valid ID (Aadhar, PAN, etc.) and recent photos (passport size, 4x6, white background, taken after January 1, 2024) are ready for exam day.

  • Review the updated syllabus and notification for complete guidelines.