NEET 2020

Important Dates for NEET 2020 and 2021

It's a flurry of events. All the studying is making it difficult for you to cope with the timeline: what is happening, and when is it happening. Do not worry! You can find all the dates pertaining to NEET in one place, here.

1. Application Dates

Check below the tentative dates related to NEET 2020:

Event	Date
Notification of NEET	August 21, 2019
Application form date	December 2, 2019 from 4:00 PM
Last date for NEET 2020 registration	December 31, 2019
Last date to pay application fee	January 1, 2020
NEET application correction dates	January 15 to 31, 2020
Release of Admit Cards	March 27, 2020

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Check below the tentative dates related to NEET 2021:

Events	Tentative Dates
Availability of online application form	November 2020, 1st week
Last date to submit the application	November 2020, last week
Last date for payment of fees	December 2020, 1st week
Opening of form correction window	January 2021, 3rd week
Last date for correction in form	January 2021, last week
Release of admit card	April 2021, 3rd week
Date of examination	May 2021, 1st week
Declaration of result	June 2021, 1st week

Check below the correction process dates related to NEET 2020:

Event	Date
Application form correction starts	15th January 2020
Last date for correction in application form	31st January 2020

All you need to know about the NEET Correction Process

 

Check below the tentative dates related to Correction Process of NEET 2021:

Event	Date
Application Period	1st week of November - Last week of December
To login and view messages regarding issues in photograph and signature	After the Application Form’s submission
Correction Window Opens	January 15, 2021
Correction Window Closes	January 31, 2021

3. Examination Dates

Check below the tentative dates related to NEET 2020:

Date of Examination	May 3, 2020
Timing of Examination	2 P.M. to 5 P.M.
OMR Sheet and Answer Key Release	Within a week of completion of exam
Result	June 4, 2020*

*means date is tentative.

Check below the tentative dates related to NEET 2021:

Date of Examination	May 5, 2020
Timing of Examination	2 P.M. to 5 P.M.
OMR Sheet and Answer Key Release	1st week of June
Result	June 9, 2020

4. Counselling Dates

Check below the Conselling dates related to NEET 2020:

*dates are tentative

 

Check below the Counselling dates related to NEET 2021:

Event	Central Counselling	State Counselling	Deemed & Central Universities
1st Round of Counselling	June 10 - June 25, 2021	June 15 - June 25, 2021	June 23 - July 5, 2021
Last Date to Join	July 5, 2020	July 5, 2021	July 10, 2021
2nd Round of Counselling	July 10 - July 15, 2021	July 6 - July 12, 2021	July 14 - July 26, 2021
Last Date to Join	July 20, 2021	July 22, 2021	August 3, 2021
Mop-up Round of Counselling	31st July - 5 August, 2021	August 10 - August 25, 2021	August 5 - August 8, 2021
Last date to Join	-	August 26, 2021	August 11, 2021
Forwarding of list of students in order of merit, equal to ten times the number of vacant seats, to the medical colleges by the respective counselling authority	-	August 27, 2021	August 13, 2021
Last date to Join	-	August 31, 2021	August 18, 2021

Every year lot of students prepare for NEET to turn their dream into reality and all they need is accurate NEET syllabus to prepare. NEET Syllabus is divided into four subjects - Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology. Students need to complete all 97 chapters of NEET Syllabus in order to score good rank in NEET Exam. Also, it is important to know steps to register for NEET application form. Aspirants of NEET seeking admission at the undergraduate level are advised to check the eligibility criteria of NEET.

Also, Check NEET Cutoff and NEET Result here.

Every year more than 14 lakh students appear for NEET Exam but how to know which college is good for you. A right college involves a number of factors such as college fees, location, facilities and faculties in each Department.

FAQs Regarding Dates

Q: Who conducts NEET?

A: Previously, CBSE was the conducting authority for NEET; however there has been a change and National Testing Agency will be conducting the NEET from 2019 onwards.

Q: What is the mode of the exam?

A: The exam will be conducted offline, in pen and paper form at a sanctioned examination centre.

Q: What is the marking scheme for NEET?

A: Every correct answer earns you 4 marks; and with 180 questions in totality, the maximum  marks are 720.

Q: Is there any negative marking?

A: Yes, 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

Q: Will I lose any marks if I don’t attempt a question?

A: No, leaving questions will not result in any negative marking.

Q: What is the total time for NEET?

A: 3 hours (180 Minutes).

Q: Is there any time limit for the respective sections in the exam?

A: Fortunately, no. You can spend however long you want on whichever section you want.

Q: What is the syllabus for NEET, as in, what subjects do I need to prepare for?

A: You will need to prepare Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Biology is divided in two parts: Zoology and Botany.

Q: Does the exam time differ for people with disabilities?

A: Yes. Originally, candidates will have 3 hours for the exam. However, candidates with physical disabilities will have 3.5 hours for the same.

Q: Is it possible to change language of exam?

A: Once your application form has been submitted, it is not possible to change your choice of examination language.

*Each state will conduct counselling as per its own separate schedule. Candidates can download the NEET E-book for their particular state to know further details regarding the same.