NEET 2024: Latest Update on Exam Date, Cut-Off & Syllabus

If you have chosen to join the noblest of professions and become a doctor to make a difference in the lives of countless people, you must know the NEET-UG exam is a stepping stone to pursue your medical studies at the undergraduate level. Here are a few important details about the examination, syllabus, top colleges, and more. 

NEET Exam Highlights

Here are some of the key highlights of the NEET exam: 

NEET Exam Dates

The NEET exam 2023 date was on the 7th of May (Sunday). The official dates are yet to be announced for NEET 2024, but the exam is expected to be in May 2024. 

Neet Cut-Off

Here are the tentative cut-offs for the NEET exam: 

• Unreserved- 50th percentile
• SC/ST/OBC- 40th percentile
• Unreserved-PH- 45th percentile
• SC/ST/OBC-PH- 40th percentile 

Cut-Off (AIQ) for Top Medical Colleges

Once the NEET exam result is announced, qualified candidates can take part in the centralized counseling held by the MCC (Medical Counseling Committee) for the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats and the 85% state quota seats from the State authorities. 

Top Medical College & Seats in India

Here are some of the reputed medical colleges in the country with their total seats: 

NEET Exam Pattern 

Here is a glimpse of the NEET Exam Pattern for your benefit: 

The total duration of the examination is 3 hours and 20 minutes. Incorrect questions are marked (-1) while correct questions get (4) marks. 

Syllabus for NEET Exam 2024

Here are some of the important topics covered for the main subjects in the NEET exam: 

Physics- 

• Electrostatics
• Kinematics
• Nature of Physical Laws
• Speed, Velocity, and Laws of Motion
• Work, Energy, and Power
• Electromagnetic Waves, Magnetic Field, Gravitation, Current Electricity 
• Oscillations and Waves, Conductors, Optics 
• Thermodynamics 
• Atoms and Nuclei

Chemistry- 

• Laws of Chemical Combination 
• Ionic Bond, Covalent Bond, States of Matter: Gases and Liquids
• Electrochemistry
• Isotopes and Isobars, Surface Chemistry, Solid State
• Atomic Number, Structure of Atom, Chemical Kinetics 
• Hydrogen, Physical & Chemical Properties of Water
• Phenols and Ethers, Aldehydes, Coordination Compounds 
• Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
• Hydrocarbons, Biomolecules, Organic Compounds 

Biology- 

• Reproduction, Cell Theory
• Genetics and Evolution
• Tissues, Structural Organization in Animals and Plants
• Plant and Animal Cells
• Biology and Human Welfare
• Biotechnology Process and Principles
• Plant Physiology
• Organism and Environment
• Human  Physiology
• Photosynthesis 

These are only a few of the topics contained in the syllabus. You should check a detailed guide for more insights on the same. 

Preparation Tips for NEET-UG 

Here are some NEET exam preparation tips that you can follow: 

• Build an effective study blueprint and timetable. You should prepare to cover all topics in the four subjects. 
• Knowing the entire syllabus and major sections is essential. 
• You should gather all essential study materials, including books and digital resources. Some top books include Concepts of Physics by H.C. Verma, Problems in General Physics by IE Irodov, Biology Vol 1 and 2 by Trueman, Concise Inorganic Chemistry by JD Lee, and more. 
• You should ideally solve the previous years’ question papers. 
• Topics that have the highest weightage should ideally be done first. This will help you cover more topics in a lesser amount of time. 
• You should examine the NCERT resources thoroughly, along with major diagrams in biology. 
• You should solve questions as much as possible for Physics, making a personal spreadsheet with the laws and formulas for revision. 
• Create a similar sheet of chemical formulas and equations for revision along with using diagrams. 
• You can also take periodic mock tests to enhance your preparation.

While cracking the NEET exam is no cakewalk, it is not impossible. You should focus on creating a smart study plan that will allow you to prepare thoroughly before the test. Practice as much as possible to stay confident on the examination day. Here’s wishing you the best of luck in your journey towards becoming a doctor.