NEET 2022 – Notification, Application Form, Eligibility Criteria, Examination Pattern, Book Recommendation and Examination Tips

January 29, 2022 | Saturday
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is about to release the Notification of conducting India’s Single Largest Undergraduate medical entrance examination - National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) – 2022 for MBBS, AYUSH, Veterinary, and Nursing Courses. Candidates who have been preparing for the entrance are required to apply online on their official website before the last date. To cease the seat, aspirants are required to have educational qualification of 12th degree in science stream and Biology as their main subject.
 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE NEET 2022

STEP 1: NEET 2022 registration
STEP 2: Filing of application form
STEP 3: Uploading of images
STEP 4: Payment of application fee
STEP 5: Print NEET application form
 

THINGS TO BE KEPT READY BEFORE FILLING THE NEET APPLICATION FORM

Keeping the documents ready beforehand helps aspirants to fill the form with minimal chances of mistakes. Here are certain things that every NEET aspirant must keep in mind:
  • Identity card: IDs such as Aadhaar card, ration card, bank account passbook, passport, or any other government photo ID card.
  • Personal details: Personal and communication details such as candidate and parents name, date of birth, permanent and corresponding address, active email ID, and mobile number.
  • Marksheets & Certificates: Class 10 details and Class 12 details (Marksheet, certificate, roll number, school address, and other details)
  • Images: Scanned images of recent passport size photograph, postcard size photograph, signature, and left thumb impression.
Category of Candidates Types of IDs
Indian Nationals of all States Aadhaar Number (last 4 digits)/, Class XII Roll number issued by the Board, Election Card (EPIC No.), Ration Card, Bank Account Passbook with Photograph, Passport Number or Number of any other Photo Identity Card issued by Government.
NRIs Passport Number, Aadhaar (last 4 digits)
Foreign Nationals/ OCI/PIO Passport Number
 

NEET 2022 – ELEGIBILTIY CRITERIA

Aspirants who want to appear for NEET 2022 are advised to go through the eligibility criteria for NEET including the Age Limit, Education Requirement, Subject to studies in qualifying exam, etc. Aspirants can go through the major points which are mandatorily followed to sit for the paper.
 
Age Limit Candidates must have completed a minimum of 17 years of age at the time of admission as of 31 December 2022.
Nationality Aspirants have to be;
  1. Indian Nationals,
  2. Non-Resident Indians (NRIs),
  3. Overseas Citizen of India (OCI),
  4. Persons with Indian Origin (PIO),
  5. Foreign Nationals.
Educational qualifications: Candidates have to either complete or appear in 10+2 or equivalent are eligible to appear in NEET-UG 2022.
Subjects Aspirants have to study physics, chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects from a recognized board.
Minimum marks required to qualify  Candidates must secure at least 50% marks in physics, chemistry, and biology combined in the 10+2 qualifying exam
 

NEET 2022 EXAM PATTERN

Particulars Details
Mode of exam Offline
Duration of Exam 3 hours
Total Number of Questions 200 Questions
Total Number of Attempting Questions 180 Questions
Total Marks 720 Marks
Sections 4 Sections: Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology
 

Section Questions and Marks Distribution

Physics Section A 35 Questions 140 Marks
Section B 15 Questions 40 Marks
Chemistry Section A 35 Questions 140 Marks
Section B 15 Questions 40 Marks
Botany Section A 35 Questions 140 Marks
Section B 15 Questions 40 Marks
Zoology Section A 35 Questions 140 Marks
Section B 15 Questions 40 Marks
TOTAL 720 Marks
 

SYLLABUS FOR NEET:

PHYSICS-

Class Important Topics
XI
  • Physical-world and measurement
  • Kinematics
  • Laws of Motion
  • Work, Energy, and Power
  • Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body
  • Gravitation
  • Properties of Bulk Matter
  • Thermodynamics
  • Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory
  • Oscillations and Waves
XII
  • Electrostatics
  • Current Electricity
  • Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
  • Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
  • Electromagnetic Waves
  • Optics
  • Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
  • Atoms and Nuclei
  • Electronic Devices
 

CHEMISTRY-

Class Important Topics
XI
  • Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
  • Structure of Atom
  • Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
  • Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
  • States of Matter: Gases and Liquids
  • Thermodynamics
  • Equilibrium
  • Redox Reactions
  • Hydrogen
  • S-Block Element
  • P-Block Elements
  • Organic Chemistry-
  • Hydrocarbons
XII
  • Solid State
  • Solutions
  • Electrochemistry
  • Chemical Kinetics
  • Surface Chemistry
  • General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements
  • P- Block Elements
  • D and F Block Elements
  • Coordination Compounds
  • Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
  • Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers
  • Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
  • Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
  • Biomolecules
  • Polymers

 

BIOLOGY-

Class Important Topics
XI
  • Diversity in Living World
  • Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants
  • Cell Structure and Function
  • Plant Physiology
  • Human physiology
XII
  • Reproduction
  • Genetics and Evolution
  • Biology and Human Welfare
  • Biotechnology and Its Applications
  • Ecology and environment
 

NEET PREPARATION STRATEGY

Examination Tips:

  1. Thorough understanding of Syllabus - Understanding the syllabus is the crucial part and the game-changer in the process of preparation. It gives candidates a perfect idea of how much to emphasize on each topic of every reaction. As the experts say thorough understanding of the syllabus creates an effective study schedule.
 
  1. Solve Previous Years’ Papers - Previous Years’ Papers give insights into not just the pattern but also the syllabus. Candidates are recommended to solve previous years’ papers which surely boost up candidates' preparation.
 
  1. Mock Papers are Must to practice - “Preparation is the key to success”. Mock tests help candidates to get the major strong and weak portion of the preparation. Mock tests also inculcate ‘Speed & Accuracy’ the two keys that help to develop time management skills.
 
  1. Revision - Mere mugging up the syllabus is not enough, but the revision of the concepts helps candidates what to recall what they have studied and are yet to be prepared. Make sure that your schedule has a proper revision pattern for every subject and treat each of them equally.
 
  1. Right books - Books are your best friend, you might have heard this phrase, but the selection of the right friend is all that counts. Correct books are the gateway to better prepare for the exam, so it is very important for the aspirants to do the right selection of books.
 
  1. Eat & Sleep Healthy - As they say, “Early to bed & Early to Rise, Makes a man Healthy Wealthy and Wise”, good preparation is a must to cease your seat in the UPSSSC Staff Nurse ANM examination, but so is your health, right? If you are healthy, Your brain is healthy that results in a better performance in your examination.
 

BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:

Study Guides Resource Books Solved Papers Practice Sets NCERT Simplified Series Volume 1 & 2 – Physics, Chemistry and Biology

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