Tamil Nadu Directorate of Medical Education 2018

Name of the Exam: TNDME- NEET (AIPMT) 2018

Degrees Offered: 

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

Information is provided for the first year entrance exam for undergraduate program for MBBS & BDS. It is an all-India examination and will be held at eleven centers across the country.
 

Colleges

Exam Information

A synopsis of Tamil Nadu Directorate of Medical Education All India Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Entrance Test exam information is given below,

Exam Centers

The NEET (AIPMT) Exam 2018 has exam centers all over the country. Candidates are advised to visit the Board website to get the exam center codes and pick on three choices.

• Exam centers are chosen by candidates at the time of filling out applications.

• City and address for the center of examination will be given on the Hall Ticket.

• No request for change of center will be considered under any circumstances.

• Candidates must bear all costs such as transportation, etc., to appear for the examination.

• Timings of the exam are mentioned on the Admit Card and it is the responsibility of the candidate to reach the center to enter the examination hall half-an-hour before the scheduled commencement of exam.
   

Course Information

The table below gives a summary of the course information for the TNDME BDS & MBBS Admissions to be held in May 2018.

Eligibility Criteria

For MBBS & BDS

Not all Candidates need to appear for a pre medical test, TNDME 2018 to qualify.

Eligibility for Non-Tamil Natives

Domicile and Age Eligibility

• Candidate seeking admission to TNDME-AICET should be an Indian citizen other than a Tamil Native.

• She/he must have attained 17 years of age at the time of admission or should complete 17 years of age on or before 31^st December 2018. The Secondary School Certificate or equivalent examination Certificate of age and nationality endorsing the date of birth will constitute the valid proof.

Academic Eligibility

The applicants should have passed the qualifying examinations in the manner mentioned below

• The Higher Secondary Certificate/Indian School Certificate Examination/Central Board of Education Examination or an equivalent examination thereto comprising Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.

• The applicant must have passed in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English at the qualifying examination

• Applicants belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/Other Backward Classes must have passed in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 40% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology at the qualifying examination

• Applicants who have appeared or will be appearing in the qualifying examination in March / April 2018 and whose results have not yet been declared can also apply for admission and appear in the pre medical test, if other eligibility criteria are satisfied.

Entrance Examination Eligibility

• Admissions shall be made on the basis of inter-se merit of the candidates qualified at all India entrance exams.

• Candidates belonging to the open category must secure not less than 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together at the TNDME - NEET (AIPMT) 2018 examination.

• Candidates belonging to backward classes must secure not less than 40% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together at the TNDME – NEET (AIPMT) 2018 examination. 
   

Sample Paper

Brochure

Candidates can get the information bulletin for NEET (AIPMT) here for All India Quota candidates. Tamil Natives, please visit college websites for further details.
 

Applications

Tamil Nadu Natives

Prospectus for TNDME Common Entrance Medical Exam 2018 can be purchased from the Directorate Office or respective colleges from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Filled form has to be submitted to the before the due date either by post or in person..

Application may be collected personally by registered post/speed post/courier with a written request from

The Dean/Principal

Above Mentioned Medical/Dental College

Online Application

Submission of Application Form

Application may be submitted personally or mailed (by registered post/speed post/courier) to

Address :-

The Secretary

Selection Committee

Kilpauk, Chennai – 10

• The application must be submitted with a enclosed DD drawn in the favor of “The Secretary Selection Committee, Kilpauk, Chennai – 10” payable at Chennai. I

• Incomplete application, application with false details or application form not accompanied by a demand draft would be rejected.
   

All India Quota

Online Applications

Candidates applying under All India Quota for the TNDME-NEET (AIPMT) 2018 have to apply online. There is no other mode of application generation. They can download the form from the NEET (AIPMT) website.

• All India Quota candidates should be uploaded with scanned documents and photographs on or before the last date mentioned.

• Application of fees can be made via online payment gateways or download challan for payment to CBSE along with a copy of fees deposited.

• Four copies of confirmation page/s can be printed. Candidates are advised to keep three copies with them for future reference.  

• The Board has also has a list of facilitation centres to facilitate the candidates to submit their applications for NEET (AIPMT) - 2018 online. Candidates may visit Suitable Facilitation Centre to utilize the services free of cost during working hours. The list of Tamil Nadu centers are given below. For the complete list visit the NEET (AIPMT) website. 

Take print out of confirmation page/s of online application form to send to CBSE at the address mentioned below:

Address :-

The Assistant Secretary (Exam)

NEET (AIPMT) Unit,

Central Board of Secondary Education

Shiksha Kendra

2, Community Center

Preet Vihar, New Delhi - 110092

General Instruction for Filling out Application Form

• Read the prospectus and the instruction carefully.

• The candidate should acquaint himself/herself with all requirements with regard to filling up the application on-line as well as submission of application for the NEET (AIPMT) test.
   

Admit Cards

The Admit Card for TNDME- 2018 has to be downloaded from the Board website. Admit cards for the all India Quota students appearing for TNDME-NEET (AIPMT) will not be sent by post.

• The admit card will indicate the seat number, the examination centre (with its address) allotted to the candidate.

• The candidate shall not mutilate the admit card or change any entry made therein after it has been authenticated by the Board authorities.

• Note that issue of Admit Card is just a provision for appearing in all India examination 2018 and does not imply that the candidate is eligible for admission in MBBS or BDS.
   

Syllabus & Pattern for TNDME 2018

Syllabus

The syllabus for the combined entrance test for Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology will be based on syllabus followed by 10+2 Boards/Universities. You can get details of the syllabus here.

The Medical Council of India (MCI) recommended the syllabus for All India Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Entrance Test (NEET (AIPMT)), 2018 to MBBS/BDS courses across the country (NEET (AIPMT)) after review of various State syllabi as well as those prepared by CBSE, NCERT and COBSE. This is to establish uniformity across the country keeping in view the relevance of different areas in Medical Education.

Exam Pattern

The TNDME - NEET (AIPMT) 2018 will be for three hours i.e. 180 minutes. It will be conducted in English and Hindi and shall carry 200 multiple choice questions from Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Breakup per subject is provided below.

Appearing for the TNDME – NEET (AIPMT) 2018

It is mandatory for the candidate appearing for entrance exam for medical to report 30 minutes before the start of the exam at the center mentioned on the admit card.

• Read and follow instructions carefully.

• Read each question carefully before choosing the correct answer.

• Select the answer only if you are sure of the answer and darken circle accordingly.

• Only blue/black ball point pens are allowed to be used while answering the OMR booklet.

• Duplicate answers are not counted so darken circle only when sure of an answer. Candidates are not allowed to use whiteners or any other correction fluid.

• The Board does not provide any provision for re-checking.

• Candidates are advised to go through the Mock Test for various entrance exams for medical admissions.
   

NEET (AIPMT) MBBS & BDS Entrance Exams Preparation

All India Pre-Medical and Pre-Dental Examination 2018 is a highly popular medical programme. Since only 15% seats are reserved for the All India Quota so it is imperative that you score a very high percentage in your NEET (AIPMT) entrance exam to get admission in a college of your choice. The key to appear for this paper is to relax and study each concept carefully and thoroughly. You can opt for MBBS online coaching to be more thoroughly prepared.

Join coaching institute such as askiitians that will guide you on the correct way to study for all India medical entrance exam 2018. They have the experience and the knowledge to mentor you on important topics, exam preparation methods and books that you should refer to while preparing.

Here is a list of suggested books that can help you perform well in MBBS Entrance Exams 2018.
 

Suggested Books to Study

Apart from the books mentioned above, study packages, guides and CDs for Medical Entrance Exams by established publishers should also be considered while preparing for a successful medical admission 2018 though NEET (AIPMT). Visit sites such as flipkart, amazon and infibeam for deals on medical books that you can purchase. You can also search the net for free download of medical books.
 

Tips & Tricks for TNDME-NEET (AIPMT) Exam Preparation

• Become Exam Proficient: Become an expert on everything related to your TNDME – NEET (AIPMT) 2018 syllabus along with the pattern and probability of questions. Make sure to go through previous year question papers. Apart from your school teachers and medical online coaching will guide you on the important questions or topics that you should prepare thoroughly for your NEET (AIPMT) 2018 exam.

• Know Thyself: Knowing your own strengths and weakness is one of the most important aspects to be successful. Appear for mock exams to know your preparation status. Enhance your strengths and improve upon your weaker spots to be the best at your medical entrance exam syllabus.

• Set A Time Table: A daily and weekly time table gives you clear cut goals that will help you achieve the ultimate goal of a good medical institute. Be sure to allot time to each subject. Create small term and long term goals for NEET (AIPMT) exam syllabus 2018. Each topic can be subdivided to make it easier to understand and remember, Practice and revise continuously.

• Keep Your Notes Handy: Prepare crisp notes or visual maps for each topic. Ensure that all your notes are kept in a neat and orderly fashion. You do not want to waste time looking for notes on topics when you wish to revise your all India medical exam study material.

• Schedule an Exam a Day: Schedule one sample or previous year’s exam in your daily routine. There are several questionnaires available on the net. Check the answers and revise your doubts and mistakes. Recheck with your all India medical exam study material.

• Turn to Experts (Teachers & Counselors) and Friends for Assistance: When in doubt call, mail or simply walk into the offices of people you consider expert in the field of your study. Ask them for help, and they will surely guide you on how to ace your BDS & MBBS 2018 NEET (AIPMT) entrance exams.

• Learn to Relax & Be Positive: You are bound to feel nervous while preparing for or appearing for TNDME – NEET (AIPMT) 2018 exam. One of the most important tricks is to learn to relax and keep a positive attitude. Take a deep breath whenever you feel overwhelmed, nervous or jittery.

• SAMPLE PAPERS: TNDME-NEET (AIPMT) previous years papers are also made available at askiitians.com, absolutely free.

Check your answers against solutions provided for previous years all India medical entrance test as well as the Sample Question Papers provided
 

Attempting Sample Papers for Practice

It is imperative that you practice all India PMT previous year medical entrance exam question papers repeatedly to build up both speed and precision. Revision of all topics along with your paper solving abilities will definitely impact your chances of selection.

• Attempt all previous year papers in allotted time. Solving papers will build up speed and accuracy.

• Check your answers after you finish an exam. Don’t be lenient in your marking. Your entrance test ranking determines your counseling session and the higher you score, the better are the chances that you get a college of your choice.

• While attempting the paper try and gauge the topics that are most important. Keep in mind that if you and another candidate obtain equal marks then the inter-se-merit is determined as per (1) higher marks in Biology (entrance exam), (2) if the result is still the same, higher marks in Chemistry and (3) if the result is still the same higher marks in Physics.

• Understand the type and level of questions that are repeated over the years in PMT papers and focus on becoming proficient in them. Check out analysis section to know the level of difficulty that you will be facing.
   

TNDME - NEET (AIPMT) MBBS & BDS Entrance Exam Solutions

Paper solutions

The All India Entrance Test for detailed answer key is provided here. This will give you a chance to calculate your own eligibility while you await the final result. Please note that you may not be 100% sure of the answers that you have submitted while appearing for the PMT test.

MERIT SEATS

Tamil Nadu Natives Quota

As per Tamil Nadu State code of eligibility and domicile filled in by the candidates in the application form, CBSE will prepare State level merit list of successful candidates.

• The list of successful candidates shall be forwarded to the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Medical Education, who is concerned for the purpose of allotment of seats by online counseling/personal appearance by following the rules and reservation policies applicable.

• All participating Medical Institutions and Universities shall prepare their own ranking based on the All India merit list of successful candidates of NEET (AIPMT) 2018 and other criteria as decided by them.

All India Quota

The merit list of the eligible and successful Candidates who have opted for 15% All India quota seats will be prepared by the CBSE on the basis of score obtained in the NEET (AIPMT) 2018. The merit list will be equal to the number of seats available for allotment in MBBS/BDS courses under 15% All India Quota. There shall also be a waiting list equal to 4 times of the merit list. The list of successful candidates (Merit List/ Waiting List) shall be forwarded to the Directorate General of Health Services (Medical Examination Cell), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India for the purpose of allotment of seats by Online Counseling.

Results

TNDME –NEET (AIPMT) 2018 MBBS and BDS all India combined entrance result will be based on merit. Results will be published on 12 June 2018. Merit list of candidates will be displayed on the Board notice board and published on the website. Colleges of Tamil Nadu will also display the results on their notice boards.   

All Candidates appearing in NEET (AIPMT) 2018 Examination must remain in touch with the websites of CBSE, Medical Counseling Committee and Participating States/Universities/Institutions till conclusion of final round of Counseling.

Counselling

Once the results have been declared, students will once again have to visit the Board website to learn about MBBS counseling date 2018.

• Candidates using merit list of NEET (AIPMT) 2018 shall follow the instructions of the authorities of the medical colleges that fall under Tamil Nadu Directorate of Medical Education.

• Candidates are also advised to contact the authorities and remain in touch with their websites for details.

• Candidates should ensure that they fulfill the eligibility requirements as stated in the prospectus before reporting for MBBS counseling.

• Physical presence of the candidate is mandatory on the MBBS counseling date 2018. If a candidate is prevented by unavoidable circumstances from being physically present for the counseling he/she may authorize another individual to represent him/her at the counseling.  This representative must carry the letter of authorization

• Candidates will be required to attend MBBS Counseling and Medical Examination at the Institute at their own cost on the notified date.

• Absence of the candidate or his/her representative at the indicated reporting time and date will result in the instantaneous forfeiture of any claim for a seat.

• The appearance at TNDME 2018 and inclusion of name in the merit list do not necessarily mean that candidate shall get admission to the course. Admission to the course shall depend upon the availability of seat at the time of turn for BDS & MBBS admission.

• At the time of counseling, candidates have to produce all documents as stipulated and other terms and conditions as stated in all Indian PMT forms.

• Admissions made at the MBBS admission sessions 2018 are provisional, subject to verification of eligibility by the Board.