As per the directive of the Supreme Court in 2016, NEET was to replace All India Pre Medical Test (AIPMT) as well as the individual state level medical entrance tests.  Based on the performance of the NEET examination students would be eligible to procure admission in tops MBBS and BDS colleges in the country. 

Ever since NEET was announced to replace AIMPT in 2012, there were a number of speculations, changes and even the cancellation of the examination.  Given the number of changes the medical entrance examination scene has to witness in the last 2-3 years, medical aspirants are very confused on matters likes what is percentile score in NEET? Or what is the Eligibility Criteria for admission?  What is the examination pattern like? Etc. 

So, if you are appearing for NEET 2017, we have put together a list of questions with answers that are crucial for this year’s examination.

How many attempts are there for NEET 2017?

In a very recent development, CBSE, the conducting authority for NEET 2017 rolled back the 3 attempt bar for this year’s examination. So, even if you have appeared for the exam in 2016 or before that, NEET 2017 shall be treated as your first attempt.

What is the percentile score in NEET 2017?

NEET score will make students eligible to procure admission in Government & Private Medical and BDS colleges across India.  The percentile score for

NEET 2017 shall be determined as under –

What is the examination Pattern for NEET 2017?

The primary subjects for NEET are – Biology, Chemistry & Physics. The total number of questions that the NEET question booklet will carry will be a total of 180, 90 questions from Biology and 45 each from Chemistry & Physics respectively. Although, students must pay equal focus on all 3 disciples, your All India Ranking can be affected in case two or more candidates secure equal marks.  Here’s how this scenario shall be addressed in order of preference -

●    Candidate who have obtained higher marks in Biology

●    Candidate who have obtained higher marks in Chemistry

●    Candidate who have got less wrong answers in all subjects

●    Candidate older in age will be preferred

What are the important dates related to NEET 2017?

*Subjected to change by CBSE

What are the eligibility criteria for NEET 2017?

Mandatory document

●    Aadhar card is mandatory to apply for NEET  2017, except for candidates applying from Jammu & Kashmir, Assam, Meghalaya

Who can apply?

●    Candidates should be either Indian nationals or overseas citizens of India to apply

The minimum percentage required

●    Applicants must pass Class XII exam with 50 percent marks (general category), 40 percent marks (SC/ST/OBC)

●    Handicap general candidates need to score at least 45 percent in Class XII exam with Physics, Chemistry, Math and English, while SC/ST/OBC handicapped need to score the minimum 40 percent marks

●     Those appearing for the qualifying Class XII exam can also apply

Age limit

●    Minimum age limit for appearing in NEET is 17 years on 31st December of the year of admission

●    The upper limit for applying in NEET 2017 is 25 years as on December 31, 2016

●    Relaxation of five years for the upper age limit in case of reserved categories

Gear up for the NEET 2017 with foolproof preparation and thorough information about every detail, right from application to the way you should take the exam.