NEET — National Eligibility cum Entrance Test
Conducted by NTAWhat is NEET?
NEET UG — National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) — is India's single national level entrance exam for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, BSMS and BHMS programmes across all government and private medical colleges in the country. It is conducted once a year by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
NEET is a pen and paper based exam held in 13 languages including Hindi and English. It carries 720 marks across Physics, Chemistry and Biology. NEET is also the only gateway to AIIMS and JIPMER — making it the most important exam for any student pursuing a career in medicine. At AspireEdge Academy, our Class XI and XII PCB students are fully prepared for NEET as part of their core curriculum.
720
Total Marks
180
Total Questions
3.5 Hrs
Exam Duration
NTA
Conducted By
Exam Overview
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test — UG
Single national exam for all medical admissions in India — MBBS, BDS, AIIMS, JIPMER and more. Conducted once a year by NTA.
Conducted By
NTANational Testing Agency
Exam Mode
Pen & PaperOffline — OMR based
Frequency
Once a YearTypically in May
Total Marks
720 Marks180 questions × 4 marks each
Duration
3 Hours 20 Min(3.5 hrs for PwD)
Languages
13 LanguagesIncluding Hindi & English
Paper Structure
| Subject | Section A | Section B | Total Questions | Total Marks | Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 35 Questions | 15 Questions (attempt 10) | 45 | 180 | +4 / -1 |
| Chemistry | 35 Questions | 15 Questions (attempt 10) | 45 | 180 | +4 / -1 |
| Botany | 35 Questions | 15 Questions (attempt 10) | 45 | 180 | +4 / -1 |
| Zoology | 35 Questions | 15 Questions (attempt 10) | 45 | 180 | +4 / -1 |
| Total | 140 Questions | 40 Questions (attempt 40) | 180 | 720 | — |
Courses You Can Get Into with NEET
MBBS
Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery — Government & Private Medical Colleges + AIIMS + JIPMER
BDS
Bachelor of Dental Surgery — Government & Private Dental Colleges
BAMS
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery — Ayurveda colleges
BHMS
Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery
BUMS / BSMS
Unani & Siddha Medicine — Indian System of Medicine colleges
AIIMS + JIPMER
All 21 AIIMS & JIPMER — India's top medical institutes via NEET score
Eligibility Criteria
- Class XII with Physics, Chemistry & Biology (PCB)
- Minimum 50% marks in PCB — General category
- Minimum 40% marks — SC/ST/OBC category
- Age: 17 years on or before 31st December of admission year
- No upper age limit (as per latest NMC guidelines)
Important Points
- Only 1 attempt per year — exam held once annually
- Pen & Paper based — OMR sheet, not computer based
- No re-examination — score valid for 1 year
- Qualifying marks: 50th percentile (General), 40th (SC/ST/OBC)
- MCC counselling for Government medical college seat allotment
Syllabus Overview
- Physical World & Measurement
- Laws of Motion & Kinematics
- Work, Energy & Power
- Thermodynamics
- Electrostatics & Current Electricity
- Magnetism, Optics & Modern Physics
- Physical Chemistry — Mole, Thermodynamics
- Organic Chemistry — Reactions & Mechanisms
- Inorganic Chemistry — p, d Block elements
- Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure
- Biomolecules & Polymers
- Chemistry in Everyday Life
- Cell Biology & Cell Division
- Plant & Human Physiology
- Genetics & Evolution
- Reproduction — Plants & Humans
- Ecology & Environment
- Biotechnology & Human Health
How AspireEdge Prepares You for NEET
NCERT-First Biology
NEET Biology is 90% NCERT. We cover every line, diagram and definition — the foundation of every high NEET score.
Complete PCB Coverage
Full NEET syllabus — Physics, Chemistry and Biology — covered chapter by chapter across Class XI and XII.
NEET Pattern Tests
Regular tests modelled exactly on NEET format — 180 questions, OMR based, 3 hours 20 minutes — real exam simulation.
PYQ Practice
NEET Previous Year Questions chapterwise — Biology, Physics and Chemistry — included in every Chapter Module.
Daily DPP
Daily Practice Problems in all three subjects — consistent practice is the single biggest differentiator in NEET scores.
Personal Doubt Sessions
Daily doubt-clearing sessions — especially for tricky Biology concepts and Organic Chemistry mechanisms that NEET tests.
Official NEET UG Website — NTA
For official NEET notifications, information bulletin, registration, admit card & results — visit the official NTA site
NEET is held once a year — every single day of preparation counts. Start your journey from Class XI with the right guidance at AspireEdge, Jashpur.