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The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is an important medical entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to undergraduate medical courses in India. The deadline for submitting the NEET 2024 application form has been extended to March 16, 2024, at 10.50 PM, with the application fee due by 11.50 PM on the same date, providing students with additional time to complete the application process. Here’s everything you need to know about NEET 2024, including eligibility criteria and how to fill the application form.
NEET 2024 Exam
The NEET 2024 exam is scheduled for May 5, 2024. The deadline for submitting the NEET 2024 application form has been extended to March 16, 2024, at 10.50 PM, with the application fee due by 11.50 PM on the same date. The application form deadline has been extended by a week. The NEET 2024 application correction window will be open from March 18, 2024, to March 20, 2024, at 11.50 PM. It is unlikely that there will be any further extensions.
As of March 9, 2024, over 22 lakh candidates have applied for NEET 2024, marking a record high. Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of applicants, followed by Maharashtra and Rajasthan. Delhi is the city with the highest preference for exam centres. Both male and female candidates have shown a substantial increase in numbers compared to previous years.
NEET 2024 Registration
On March 16, 2024, the National Testing Agency (NTA) will conclude the registration for the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2024. The registration window will remain open until 10:50 pm, and the payment window will close at 11:50 pm today, March 16, 2024. Interested candidates can fill out the NEET UG 2024 application form on the official website exams.nta.ac.in or neet.ntaonline.in.
The NEET UG 2024 exam is scheduled for May 5, with results expected to be released on June 14. The exam will be conducted using pen and paper testing.
NEET 2024 Application Form Last Date Extended
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Events
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Dates
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Last date for receiving online application form
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March 16, 2024 (Till 10:50 PM)
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Last date for receiving NEET fees
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March 16, 2024 (Till 11:50 PM)
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NEET 2024 Application Form Dates
| Events | NEET dates |
| NEET NTA brochure 2024 | February 9, 2024 |
| NEET application form 2024 release date | February 9, 2024 |
| NEET last date for application form | March 16, 2024 |
| NEET online application form 2024 last date to submit registration fees | March 16, 2024 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| NEET 2024 correction window | March 18 to 20. |
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NEET 2024 exam date
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May 5, 2024
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NEET UG 2024 Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for NEET 2024, candidates must meet the following criteria:
| Parameters | Eligibility Criteria |
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| Age Requirement for NEET 2024 | Candidates must be at least 17 years old at the time of admission or on December 31, 2024. There is no upper age limit for NEET. |
| Minimum Qualification for NEET 2024 | Candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects from a recognized board. |
| Minimum marks required in the qualifying examination | General category candidates must have scored at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology in their Class 12 exams. For reserved category candidates, the minimum marks requirement is 40%.
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| Number of permitted attempts | There are no restrictions on the maximum NEET attempt limit. |
How to Fill NEET Application Form 2024?
Follow these steps to fill the NEET 2024 application form:
1. Visit the official website of NEET (ntaneet.nic.in) and click on the ‘Apply Online’ link.
2. Register yourself by providing your basic details such as name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number.
- Candidate’s Name
- Mother’s Name
- Father’s Name
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Nationality
- State of Eligibility
- Category
- Person with Disabilities
- Identification Type
- Identification Number
- Mobile Number
- Email ID
- Security Pin (as displayed on the screen)
3. Fill in the application form with your personal, academic, and contact details.
Section 1: Personal Details Certain details in the NEET application form are auto-generated from the registration and cannot be changed. However, other details need to be filled in by the candidate:
- Candidate’s Name: Auto-generated from registration
- Mother’s and Father’s Name: Auto-generated from registration
- Gender: Auto-generated from registration, unchangeable during application correction
- Category: Auto-generated from registration, unchangeable during correction
- Date of Birth: Auto-generated from registration
- Nationality: Auto-generated from registration, unchangeable during correction
- Persons with Disability: Auto-generated from registration, unchangeable during correction
- Minority Category
- Diabetes Type I status
- Identification Type and Number
- Aadhaar details: Required during NEET form filling.
Section 2: Apply For The entrance exam “NEET” is filled in by default. Candidates must provide the following details:
- Medium of NEET Question Paper: The exam is conducted in 13 languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
- Selection of NEET 2024 Exam City: Candidates choose four preferences of exam cities.
Section 3: Academic Details (Class 12 or Equivalent) Candidates must enter the following 10+2 qualifying details:
- Pass Status
- Year of Passing/Appearing
- Qualifying Exam Code
- Place of Schooling
- Type of School/College
- Qualifying Examination State
- Qualifying Examination District
- School Board
- Result Mode
- Roll Number
- School/College Name and Address
- School/College Pin Code
- Security Pin
Particular Checklist Verification After filling the details, a pop-up notification will appear to review all details. Candidates must confirm the following particulars:
- Name
- Father’s Name
- Mother’s Name
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Category
- Question Paper Medium
- Examination Cities
- Educational Details
Finally, candidates must click on ‘I Agree’.
4. Upload scanned images of your photograph, signature, and other required documents in the specified format.
| Documents | Specifications | Size and Format | Specification for tool |
| Passport Photograph | Latest photographWhite background
80% face coverage, ears clearly visible, on white background |
Size – 10 Kb to 200 KbFormat – JPG | 2.5 x 3.5 inches with 72 DPI |
| Postcard size picture | Must be taken on or after September 1, 2022.Preferably with the name and date of taking the photograph.
The photograph should not be with a cap or goggles. 80% face coverage, ears clearly visible, on white background |
4″x6″ (Size 10 kb – 200 kb) | 4.25 x 3.5 inches with 72 DPI |
| Signature | White BackgroundSign with black pen
Signature must not be in capital letters. |
Size – 4 Kb to 30 KbFormat – JPG | 2.5 x 3.5 inches with 72 DPI |
| Left-hand thumb impression | In case of any eventuality of left-hand thumb being unavailable, right-hand thumb impression may be usedBlue ink on white paper | Size: 10 kb to 200 kb | 2.5 x 3.5 inches with 72 DPI |
| Category certificate | SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate | Size – 50 kb to 300 kb | PDF format |
| PwBD certificate | Certificate obtained by the list of centres mentioned in the brochure | Size – 50 kb to 300 kb | PDF format |
| Citizenship certificate | Citizenship/Embassy certificate or any documentary proof of citizenship in PDF format | Size – 50 kb to 300 kb | PDF format |
5. Pay the application fee using online payment methods.
| Categories | Application fees |
| General | Rs. 1700/- |
| General-EWS/ OBC-NCL* | Rs 1600/- |
| SC/ST/PH/Third gender Candidates | Rs. 1000/- |
6. After successful payment, take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
Conclusion
The extension of the NEET 2024 registration deadline provides aspiring medical students with additional time to complete their applications. Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria and follow the steps carefully to successfully apply for NEET 2024.
FAQs on NEET 2024 Registration Last Date Extended till March 16 by NTA
What is the last date of NEET 2024 registration?
The NEET 2024 registration last date is on March 16, 2024.
What is the NEET correction window 2024?
The NEET 2024 correction window will be open from March 18 to 20, 2024.
What is the last date of NEET exam date form?
The last date to apply for the NEET 2024 exam is March 16, 2024.
How many students registered for NEET 2024?
As per the latest reports, more than 22.8 lakh candidates have registered till now.
What is the new update for NMC NEET 2024?
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released the syllabus for NEET 2024. The exam, which will be administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA), is set to take place on May 5, 2024, in major cities across India and abroad.
