NEET 2021 Exam: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has successfully conducted the NEET exam on September 12, 2021 (Sunday). The NEET Answer Key 2021 pdf by several coaching institutes are available now. However, the official NEET answer key will be released soon by NTA on the official website. Earlier, NTA has revised the tie-breaking policy and removed the age criteria to determine the NEET rank, retaining the rest. Now, the candidates in the NEET 2021 rank list will be given priority based on their scores in Biology, scores in Chemistry, and the proportion of correct and incorrect attempts, respectively.
This year, the NEET UG exam was held in 13 languages, including English and Hindi. Also, on July 30, 2021, NTA announced that there would be a 27% OBC reservation (Non-Creamy Layer) and 10% EWS reservation within 15% UG AIQ (All India Quota) seats for MBBS BDS from the admission year 2021-22. Since it applies to the All India Quota, OBC students can secure seats in any state, and the Central List of OBCs will be utilized to provide the benefits of the NEET Reservation during admission.
NEET-UG 2021 is India’s sole medical entrance exam for admission to undergraduate medical courses such as MBBS, BDS (Dental), and AYUSH (BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, and BHMS). The exam is conducted once a year for providing admissions to 80,055 MBBS seats, 26,949 BDS seats, 52,720 AYUSH seats, and 525 BVSc & AH seats. Earlier, NEET was to be conducted on August 1, 2021, in Pen and Paper-based Mode.
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) manages the admissions to MBBS seats under All India Quota (15%) and State quota (85%). While the admission for the All India Quota seats is made through centralized counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), the counselling for the 85% state quota seats will be conducted by designated state admission authorities. Check below to read the detailed information. Other than that, AYUSH Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) manages admission to courses such as BAMS/BSMS/BUMS/BHMS under the central quota seats.
NEET 2021 Latest News And Updates
September 12, 2021
The NTA has successfully conducted the NEET UG Examination.
September 6, 2021
The NTA has issued NEET UG admit card. Applicants need to visit the official website to download the hall ticket for NEET 2021.
August 22, 2021
The NTA has released the OMR sheet sample and instructions to help candidates fill out the OMR answer sheet on the official website, neet.nta.nic.in.
August 14, 2021
NEET application correction window 2021 closed at 2 pm.
August 13, 2021
NTA provided another opportunity to submit the NEET Application fee to the candidates who had registered for NEET earlier but could not submit the registration fee. Registered candidates can submit the NEET application fee till August 15, 2021 (11:50 pm) at the NEET official website, neet.nta.nic.in.
August 11, 2021
NEET Correction Window for the 2021 Application Form is now open. The deadline for the correction window is August 14, 2021.
August 10, 2021
The last date for NEET Registration 2021 is August 10th (up to 9:50 PM). Candidates should apply before the NEET application deadline to appear for NEET 2021 exam.
August 06, 2021
-NTA has released the NEET 2021 B.Sc. Nursing eligibility criteria.
– NTA extended the time to submit the NEET application form to 9.50 pm (August 10). Earlier, candidates were allowed to submit the application form by 5:00 pm on August 10 (NEET Application last date).
August 03, 2021
NTA has extended the NEET 2021 registration last date to August 10. NEET application correction window dates are also revised.
July 29, 2021
The central government has decided to provide 27% reservation for OBC and 10% reservation for EWS candidates in the All India Quota for UG and PG medical and dental students from 2021 onwards.
July 23, 2021
Candidates can now apply for NEET-UG 2021 with Dubai as their exam city from July 23, 2021 (5:00 PM) and pay their application at the official website https://neet.nta.nic.in/ until August 6, 2021 (11:50 PM). However, candidates who have already locked their exam centre can change to Dubai during the allotted correction period (August 11-14, 2021).
July 13, 2021
The online NEET-UG 2021 registrations have begun on the official website. Important dates related to NEET 2021 have also been announced.
July 12, 2021
Union Education Education Dharmendra Pradhan announced the new NEET 2021 date through the Twitter handle. The medical entrance test will be held on September 12, 2021. The online NEET-UG 2021 registrations will start from July 13.
May 3, 2021
It was announced by the PMO Twitter handle that the NEET PG exam will be postponed for at least 4 months. The exam will not be held till 31st August 2021, and the new exam date will be announced one month in advance.
December 31, 2020
- NTA has written to the National Health Ministry asking whether NEET 2021 exams can be conducted twice online to reduce the pressure of exams on students.
NEET 2021 Important Dates – Revised Schdeule
Before starting NEET Preparation, candidates should examine the NEET 2021 Important Dates list and plan their studies accordingly. These are the tentative NEET 2021, which will be constantly updated according to the notification release. Check the following table for NEET 2021 Important Dates:
| Event | NEET Dates |
| Date of Notification Release | July 13, 2021 |
| Application form release date | July 13, 2021 |
| The last day to submit an application form | August 10, 2021 ( 9:50 PM) |
| Last date to pay the NEET application fee | August 13 to 15, 2021 (11:50 PM) |
| NEET application correction window | August 11 to 14, 2021 ( 2 PM) |
| Release of NEET 2021 Admit Card | September 6, 2021 (Released) |
| NEET UG Exam Date | September 12, 2021 |
| Release of final official Answer Key | To be notified soon |
| NEET 2021 result announcement | To be notified soon |
| Start of counselling for seat allotment | To be notified soon |
| Seat allotment process | To be notified soon |
Why Is NEET 2021 Exam Conducted?
While admissions for medical courses were made earlier through the All India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT), there was a requirement for an umbrella or single entrance exam for all medical aspirants in India. Accordingly, the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) was introduced as a collective premier exam for all medical institutions in India. After enacting the NMC Act 2019 in September 2019, All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER) conducted admissions solely through NEET scores.
NEET 2021 Seats
Currently, 542 medical colleges and 64 stand-alone PG Institutes are recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI). Collectively, they hold 80,055 seats for MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery), 26,949 seats for BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), 52,720 seats for AYUSH courses such as BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery), BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery), BSMS (Bachelor of Siddha Medicine & Surgery), and BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery), and 525 seats for BVSc (Bachelor of Veterinary Science) and Animal Health. Candidates willing to get the full picture of medical seats in India should check out NEET 2021 Seat Allotment in detail.
In How Many Languages Will NEET 2021 Be Conducted?
NEET 2021 was conducted in 13 languages to provide for students from different parts of India. English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, and Punjabi. Candidates will opt for their language of choice while filling the application form for NEET 2021. NTA has issued instructions to provide regional and English booklets to students who opt for a regional language. The availability of regional languages while giving the NEET exam will rely on exam centres. Let’s look at this table to understand which exam centres offer what medium of question paper:
| Medium of Question Paper | Examination Centres |
| English | All Exam Centres |
| English and Hindi | All Exam Centres in India |
| English and Urdu | All Exam Centres in India |
| English and Assamese | Exam Centres in Assam |
| English and Bengali | Exam Centres in West Bengal, Tripura and Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
| English and Gujarati | Exam Centres in Gujarat, Daman and Diu, Dadra, and Nagar Haveli |
| English and Kannada | Exam Centres in Karnataka |
| English and Marathi | Exam Centres in Maharashtra |
| English and Odia | Exam Centres in Odisha |
| English and Tamil | Exam Centres in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
| English and Telugu | Exam Centres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana |
| English and Malayalam | Exam Centres in Kerala and Lakshadweep |
| English and Punjabi | Exam Centres in Punjab, Chandigarh, and Delhi |
NEET Eligibility Criteria 2021
Before applying to the NEET 2021 exam, it is important to check the eligibility criteria. It includes conditions related to age, nationality, and qualifying marks according to different categories. Check the following table for NEET 2021 Eligibility Criteria:
| Age | At least 17 years of age (As of 31st December 2021). The decision on the upper age limit for NEET (UG) is pending, so candidates are provisionally permitted to appear for NEET 2021. |
| Education | Should have completed Class 12 (Science Stream) from a recognised institute |
| Number of Attempts | Candidates can take the exam as many times as required. |
| Qualifying Marks Required for Different Categories | General: 50% General PWD: 45% SC/ST/OBC-NCL/Reserved-PWD: 40% |
Note: The candidates applying from the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir will not be eligible for the All India Quota seats of the examination, which is up to 15%. The J&K candidates would be able to participate in the counselling conducted by the J&K Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBPEE) for admission to MBBS/ BDS Courses in the Medical Colleges in J&K.
However, the students of UT of Ladakh shall be eligible for admission to 15% of All India Quota seats from the academic year 2021-22.
NEET 2021 Application Process (Changed)
This year, NTA has changed the NEET 2021 Application Process. The online application form for NEET-UG 2021 has been divided into two sets/phases. The NEET registration is done only through the online method on the official website of NTA NEET – ntaneet.nic.in. This year the NTA has changed the official registration link to neet.nta.nic.in. NEET Application has started along with detailed information regarding the test, syllabus, eligibility criteria, reservation, categorization of seats, examination fee, test cities, state code, etc. let’s look at the guidelines and step-by-step instructions for the NEET 2021 Application Process:
New Guidelines On NEET 2021 Application
- Candidates will have to fill the application form in two sets/phases.
- First set of information has to be filled and submitted before application deadline.
- Second set of information has to be filled during the period before the declaration of the Result/ downloading of Score Card. NTA will specify the dates to fill the second set of information through NEET (UG) Portal later.
- All the scanned documents and photos should be in JPG/JPEG format.
- There will be a correction window from August 11 to 14, 2021.
- During the correction window, you can upload proper documents in case incorrect documents are uploaded.
- There will be no hard copy/true copy of documents required during the application process.
Step-By-Step Process For NEET 2021 Application Form
- – 1st Step: Go to the official website for NTA NEET – ntaneet.nic.in /neet.nta.nic.in, and click on the button titled “Fill Registration Form”.
- – 2nd Step: Click on ‘New Registration’ to register and create NEET login credentials for the candidate portal.
- – 3rd Step: Read the instructions carefully, click on the check box sign titled “I have downloaded Information Bulletin, read and understood all the instructions therein as well as those mentioned above, and filling up the online application form accordingly.” and then click on “Click Here to Proceed” button.
- – 4th Step: On this screen, you will get a registration form requiring you to fill in details such as:
- Candidate Name
- Mother’s Name
- Father’s Name
- Category
- Date of Birth
- Nationality
- Mobile Number
- E-mail ID
- State of Eligibility
After filling in the details, review them for accuracy and click on “Preview and Next.”
- – 5th Step: On the preview screen, once again check every line of the information displayed and tick all the boxes below before clicking on “Next”.
- – 6th Step: At this stage, you have to create a password, which you will use again during the admit card download and admission process, so create a strong password and write it down at a safe and secure place. You also need to answer a security question of your choice and write it down for future reference. You will receive an OTP on your mobile number, which you have to enter on this screen before pressing the “Submit” button.
- – 7th Step: After doing so, you will receive a Provisional Application Number on the screen. Save this number along with your password for future reference.
Documents Required For NEET Application
During the application process, candidates were required to upload scanned copies of various documents in the prescribed format and size. It is ideal to procure these documents and prepare scanned copies before starting the application process. Here are the documents required during the NEET 2021 Application Process:
| Document | Size Limit of JPG / JPEG/PDF File |
| Scanned Passport Size Photograph | Between 10 to 200 kb |
| Scanned Image of Candidate’s Signature | Between 4 to 30 kb |
| Scanned Image of Left Thumb Impression(If unavailable, then right hand can be used) | Between 10 to 50 kb |
| PDF Copy of Class 10 Certificate | Between 50 to 300 kb |
| PDF Copy of Caste (SC/ST/OBC/EWS etc.) Certificate | Between 50 to 300 kb |
| Scanned Postcard Size Photograph of Candidate | Between 50 to 300 kb |
Ideally, candidates should save these in a folder for future reference. Also, you should ensure that documents are visible and readable despite the small size to ensure that the application is completed within the application date.
NEET 2021 Application Fee
Application fees for NEET can be paid through online mode only. Candidates can use online payment modes such as debit card/credit card/net banking, PayTM, and UPI to complete the payment of fees. Any offline or cash payment method is not accepted for the NEET application, so candidates should be wary of any fraudulent individuals trying to do so. Also, the application fee for NEET is not refundable. Let’s look at the fee structure for NEET 2021:
| Category | Application Fees |
| General Category (Unreserved) | INR 1500 |
| General EWS, OBC (NCL) | INR 1400 |
| ST/ SC/ PWD/ Transgender | INR 800 |
| Foreign Candidates | INR 7500 |
The payment of the application is only made from the official website URL – ntaneet.nic.in. After you have completed the payment of fees, print the receipt and save it for future reference.
NEET Correction Window For Application Form
While it is ideal for filling the application form with accuracy, sometimes human error leads to mistakes. Fortunately, NTA allows application form correction through a correction window, during which candidates can update their form with correct information online.
The correction window for NEET 2021 application is open now and closes on August 14, 2021 (2:00 PM). Candidates should note that the correction window will be usable for one attempt only, so it is ideal to complete it in one go accurately. When the correction details are entered, candidates will get an OTP which has to be entered. By using the OTP, candidates can complete the correction process and save the required details. You can find how out the use the NEET correction window 2021 here.
NEET 2021 Exam Centres
The exam centres for NEET-UG 2021 have been increased, ensuring proper social distancing and access across all major cities and states. The exam will be conducted in 202 cities (Dubai as the latest addition), compared to 158 cities in 2020. Also, the number of exam centres will increase this year, compared to 3842 centres in the previous year. While applying for the NEET exam, candidates will have to select 4 preferences for exam centres and guidelines for social distancing. For every candidate, their exam centre is disclosed in their NEET Admit Card. While you can check the complete list of NEET Exam Centres 2021 separately, here is a brief excerpt:
| State | City | Code |
| ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS | PORT BLAIR | 1101 |
| ANDHRA PRADESH | GUNTUR KURNOOL NELLORE TIRUPATI VIJAYAWADA VISAKHAPATNAM | 1201 1202 1203 1204 1205 1206 |
| ARUNACHAL PRADESH | ITANAGAR/NAHARLAGUN | 1301 |
| ASSAM | DIBRUGARH GUWAHATI SILCHAR TEZPUR | 1401 1402 1403 1404 |
| BIHAR | GAYA PATNA | 1501 1502 |
Check out NEET Exam Centres 2021 here.
NEET 2021 Exam Pattern – Revised
The NEET 2021 exam pattern will include internal choice questions to accommodate the reduced syllabus of various school education boards. The NEET test pattern consists of 4 subjects – Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, and Botany. Each subject has two sections, A and B. Section A will have 35 questions, and Section B will consist of 15 questions. Candidates need to attempt only 10 questions from section B. Each correct question carries 4 marks, and 1 mark is deducted for an incorrect response. Let’s look at this table containing NEET 2021 Exam Pattern for further clarity:
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
| Physics | Section A – 35 Section B – 10 | 140 40 |
| Chemistry | Section A – 35 Section B – 10 | 140 40 |
| Botany | Section A – 35 Section B – 10 | 140 40 |
| Zoology | Section A – 35 Section B – 10 | 140 40 |
| Total | 180 | 720 |
NEET 2021 Syllabus
NTA releases the syllabus for NEET 2021. The NEET Syllabus for Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Zoology and Botany) are mentioned below.
NEET 2021 Syllabus for Physics
| Topics From Class 11 | Topics From Class 12 |
| Physical World & Measurement Kinematics Laws of Motion Work, Energy & 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 | 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 |
PRACTICE PHYSICS CHAPTERS FOR NEET
NEET 2021 Syllabus for Chemistry
| Topics From Class 11 | Topics From Class 12 |
| Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry Structure of Atom Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure States of Matter: Gasses & Liquids Thermodynamics Equilibrium Redox Reactions Hydrogen s-Block Element (Alkali and Alkaline earth metals) Some p-Block Elements Organic Chemistry- Some Basic Principles and Techniques Hydrocarbons Environmental Chemistry | Solid State Solutions Electrochemistry Chemical Kinetics Surface Chemistry 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 Chemistry in Everyday Life |
PRACTICE CHEMISTRY CHAPTERS FOR NEET
NEET 2021 Syllabus for Biology
| Topics From Class 11 | Topics From Class 12 |
| Diversity in Living World Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants Cell Structure and Function Plant Physiology Human physiology | Reproduction Genetics and Evolution Biology and Human Welfare Biotechnology and Its Applications Ecology and environment |
NEET Previous Year Question Papers
To prime their knowledge ahead of the exams, candidates should take as many mock tests and attempt NEET Previous Year Papers as possible. By analyzing previous year’s papers and solutions, you can get a thorough understanding of the NEET exam pattern, the nature of questions, and the amount of preparation required to appear for the exam. At Embibe, you go through all the previous year’s NEET exam papers and download solutions. NEET Previous year question papers are tabulated below:
| NEET Previous Year Question Papers (All Languages) | Link for Download |
| NEET Question Paper 2019 | Download Link |
| NEET Question Paper 2018 | Download Link |
| NEET Question Paper 2017 | Download Link |
| NEET Question Paper 2016 | Download Link |
NEET 2021 Books
Since the syllabus for the NEET exam is derived from Class 11 and 12, the recommended books are from the NCERT curriculum. Accordingly, there is a list of recommended books for NEET that every student should cover during their preparation for each subject. Check the below table for the list of NEET books:
NEET Mock Tests
NEET is a very competitive exam that requires every student to prepare diligently for at least a year to score good marks. After students have completed the syllabus, it is ideal for students to familiarize themselves with the NEET exam pattern, style of questions, time required, and practice as much as possible. To do so, it is necessary to attempt as many NEET Mock Tests as possible.
Academic experts at Embibe have contributed to creating NEET Mock tests, which students can take for free and ascertain their level of preparation for the exam. After students have completed the exam, they are provided with detailed analytics, which gives an idea of improvement areas. Accordingly, Students can solve NEET Practice Questions for specific topics and subjects on the exam and improve their knowledge for the exam. This AI-powered tool ensures that the entirety of the curriculum is covered.
NEET Admit Card
The Admit Card for NEET 2021 exam was released on September 6. It contains crucial details such as exam centre, roll number, the application number, exam timings, etc., and candidates must carry the admit card to the exam. Here are some key details about the NEET 2021 Admit Card:
| NEET 2021 Admit Card Releasing Date | September 6, 2021 |
| Releasing Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Download Link of NEET Admit Card | ntaneet.nic.in |
| Required Details for Downloading Admit Card | NEET Application Number and Date of birth |
| Details Mentioned on Admit Card | -Candidate’s Name -Father’s Name -Roll Number -Application Number -Date of Birth -Gender -Category -Exam Centre -Name -Address of Exam Centre -Exam Time -Photograph and Signature of Candidate -Candidate’s Parent Signature |
| Document to Carry at Test Centre | NEET Admit Card, Valid original photo ID (like Aadhar, Voter ID, Passport, PAN Card/ Driving License/ Ration Card/ School Identity Card) |
| NEET Helpline | Help Desk Number – 0120-6895200 Email ID – neet@nta.ac.in |
Check out our article on NEET Admit Card 2021 to know how you can download your admit card from the official website. Here is a sample NEET Admit Card for comparison:
NEET 2021 Exam Day Guidelines
Aspirants preparing for the NEET exam should at least once refer to the exam day guidelines for the NEET 2021 exam before appearing for the exam to avoid any inconvenience or misconceptions. If students fail to comply with the guidelines, they will not appear for the exam. Let’s look at some of the important guidelines and instructions for NEET exam day:
NEET Dress Code
- Candidates appearing for the NEET 2021 exam should be dressed casually and should avoid wearing long clothing with long sleeves.
- Regarding footwear, candidates should preferably wear slippers/open-toed sandals over shoes or boots.
- In case of bad health or any other condition, candidates should stick to the dress code unless they have taken prior permission from the NTA regarding the same.
List Of Items Not Allowed In NEET Exam Centers
Before appearing for the NEET 2021 exam, candidates should check the items not allowed at the exam centres. Even by mistake, candidates should not carry these items inside; otherwise, they will not be allowed to appear for the exam. Let’s look at the list of items not allowed at the NEET 2021 exam:
- Stationery items such as geometry/pencil box, calculator, pen drives, eraser, notepad, etc.
- Communication devices such as cell phones, Bluetooth devices, earphones, health/fitness bands, etc.
- Wristwatch, wallet, handbag, belt, cap, ornaments or any additional adornments.
What items are allowed in the exam?
- Printout of NEET admit card
- A passport size photograph (as uploaded on NEET application form)
- A valid ID proof
- PwD certificate (if applicable)
NEET 2021 Answer Key
While coaching institutes release unofficial answer keys for the NEET exam immediately after its completion, NTA releases the official answer key 7-10 days after the exam date.
Candidates can visit the official website of NTA to download the answer key and cross-check to guess their exam scores. Candidates can log in and download the NEET 2021 Answer Key by using their application number and password. However, candidates can challenge the NEET Answer Key before its official release on the official website. Along with the process to challenge the answer key, you can also check links to unofficial answer keys by institutes and other crucial details related to the NEET 2021 Answer Key on Embibe.
NEET 2021 Marks Vs Rank
After checking the answer key, candidates are willing to calculate their percentile based on the answers noted in the exam. To calculate your percentile score for NEET 2021, you can use the following formula:
NEET Percentile = Your NEET score * 100 / NEET score of the topper
Accordingly, if student A has scored 400 marks in the NEET exam, and the highest marks scored are 500, the percentile will be:
400 X 100/500 = 80 Percentile
NEET Marks v/s Rank Analysis
| NEET AIR | Marks Scored by Topper in NEET 2020 | Marks Scored by Topper in NEET 2019 | Marks Scored by Topper in NEET 2018 | Marks Scored by Topper in NEET 2017 |
| 1 | 720 | 701 | 691 | 697 |
| 2 | 720 | 700 | 690 | 695 |
| 3 | 715 | 700 | 690 | 695 |
| 4 | 715 | 696 | 686 | 692 |
| 5 | 715 | 695 | 686 | 691 |
| 6 | 715 | 695 | 685 | 691 |
| 7 | 711 | 695 | 685 | 691 |
| 8 | 710 | 695 | 680 | 690 |
| 9 | 710 | 695 | 680 | 690 |
| 10 | 710 | 691 | 680 | 686 |
NEET 2021 Result
The NEET 2021 exam result will be declared soon after the completion of the exam. The exam results will be available on the official website of NTA NEET- ntaneet.nic.in. While checking NEET Result, candidates are advised to download and print a copy of the seat counselling result and the admission process. The result will apply to all the medical institutions in India, including AIIMS and JIPMER. The scorecard of every candidate will mention their All India Rank (AIR), Category Rank, and overall and subject-wise score.
NEET 2021 Cut-off
NTA releases the cut-off percentile along with the exam result at the official website of NTA NEET. The cut-off percentile varies for every category, and the percentile cut-offs are released for All India Quota (AIQ) and State Quota seats. NTA NEET Cut-off Marks for GEN, SC, ST, OBC, PwD will be released for admission to 80055 MBBS, 525 BVSc & AH, 26949 BDS, and other AYUSH courses offered by government and private colleges of India.
This is the Cut-off List for NEET 2020
| Category | Cut-off percentile | 2020 Cut-off score |
| Others | 50th Percentile | 720 – 147 |
| OBC | 40th Percentile | 146 – 113 |
| SC | 40th Percentile | 146 – 113 |
| ST | 40th Percentile | 146 – 113 |
| UR & PH | 45th Percentile | 146 – 129 |
| OBC & PH | 40th Percentile | 128 – 113 |
| SC & PH | 40th Percentile | 128 – 113 |
| ST & PH | 40th Percentile | 128 – 113 |
The NEET cut-off takes into account factors such as:
- Number of candidates appeared in the NEET exam.
- The difficulty level of the exam.
- Total seats available in the participating colleges.
To look at expert analysis of NEET cut-off, year on year trends, category-wise cut-offs, category-wise qualifying percentile, and calculation method of NEET Percentile refer to our detailed article on NEET 2021 Cut-off.
NEET Toppers
NTA will release the list of toppers for 2021 along with the release of NEET 2021 results. For the year 2020, Shoyeb Aftab was the topper of the exam and had a perfect score of 100 for the first time in the history of the NEET examination. Let’s check out the list of toppers for NEET 2020 exam:
| NEET Topper 2020 | Marks | Al India Rank |
| Shoyeb Aftab | 720 | 1 |
| Akanksha Singh | 720 | 2 |
| Tummala Snikitha | 715 | 3 |
| Vineet Sharma | 715 | 4 |
| Amrisha Khaitan | 715 | 5 |
| Guthi Chaitanya Sindhuq | 715 | 6 |
| Satwik Godara | 711 | 7 |
| Srijan R | 710 | 8 |
| Karthik Reddy | 710 | 9 |
| Matravadia Maanit | 710 | 10 |
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NEET 2021 Contact Information
In case of any issue regarding the application form or any other confusion, students can contact the official authorities:
NTA Help Desk:
Email ID: neetug-nta@nic.in
Mobile: 8076535482, 7703859909, 0120-6895200
FAQs On NEET Exam
The frequently asked questions regarding NEET 2021 are listed below:
| Question: When will the NEET exam be conducted in 2021? Answer: The NEET exam was conducted on September 12, 2021, in pen and paper mode. |
| Question: Will NEET 2021 be conducted twice? Answer: Despite public appeal for conducting the NEET 2021 exam twice, NTA has issued that NEET will only be conducted once. |
| Question: How many times can I appear for the NEET exam? Answer: While the limit earlier was 3 times, there is no restriction on the number of times you can appear for the NEET exam after 2020. |
| Question: Is there an age limit for the NEET exam? Answer: Yes, you should be at least 17 years of age to give the NEET exam. The decision on the upper limit of age is pending; however, all candidates are are provisionally permitted to apply for NEET 2021. |
| Question: How much is the application fee for NEET 2021 exam? Answer: -General category – 1500 rupees -OBC-NCL and General-EWS – 1400 rupees -SC/ST/PWD/transgender – 800 rupees |
| Question: What is the mode of payment for the NEET 2021 exam? Answer: You can only pay for NEET Application Fee through the Online method. You can use a Credit/Debit card, as well as the UPI method for payment. |
| Question: What to do if I have lost my application number? Answer: If you have lost your application number, you can retrieve it through the following steps: 1. Visit the official website – ntaneet.nic.in 2. Click on the “Forgot registration number” link under current events. 3. Login using your name, date of birth, security pin, and category. 4. Your new application number will be sent to the registered email address. |
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