NEET (AIPMT) 2022 - National Eligibility cum Entrance Test 2022

NEET 2022: Everything You Need to Know

Here’s a complete guide on NEET 2022, important dates, sample papers and other related information.

What is NEET 2022?

Do you aim to become a doctor one day? Then the NEET or National Eligibility cum Entrance Test is a crucial exam for you. NEET is an entrance test whose scores decide admissions to the top medical colleges of India. NEET was earlier known as AIPMT (All India Pre-Medical Test).

Every year, lakhs of students appear for the NEET exam with a dream to get into the best medical colleges in India where they can learn from expert doctors and get the best education.

Do you know that there were 16.1 lakh registrations for NEET UG 2021? Out of these 16 lakh registered candidates,15,44,275 appeared in the examination and 8,70, 074 candidates qualified for the examination. Here are a few important details about NEET 2022.

Particulars	Details
Name of Exam	National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET)
Conducted by	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Level	Undergraduate (conducted at National Level)
Frequency	Conducted once a year
Mode	Offline test using paper and pencil
Courses	NEET is conducted for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BVSC & AH
Fees	INR 1,600 (General) INR 1,500 (OBC) INR 900 (Reserved category candidates) INR 8,500 (Foreign nationals)

NEET 2022 Important Dates

Candidates must take note of the important dates related to the NEET examination. This will help you prepare for the exam with proper planning and organisation.

Events	Date
NEET 2022 Announcement	06-Apr-2022
NEET Application Registration	06-Apr-2022 to 20-May-2022
Last Day to Pay Application Fee	15-May-2022 20-May-2022
NEET 2022 Admit Card Release Date	First Week of June 2022
NEET Exam Date	17-July-2022
NEET 2022 Answer Keys (Provisional) Release Date	Third week of Aug 2022
NEET 2022 Answer Key (Final) and Result Date	First Week of September 2022

NEET 2022 Application Procedure

Candidates have to apply for NEET 2022 online on the official website of National Testing Agency. Here are the steps to apply for NEET UG 2022:

Visit the NTA website for NEET 2022 (https://neet.nta.nic.in/)
Click on Registration for NEET (UG) 2022. (You will be redirected to the application website
Click on new registration
Read the instructions carefully and enter your credentials as required.
You will have to fill in personal details, exam details, and exam city preferences, and upload your signature and photograph.
At last, you have to pay the examination fee through credit/debit card, net banking, Paytm and UPI.

NEET 2022 Eligibility Criteria

NEET eligibility criteria help in identifying the eligible candidates who can appear in the examination. If you are an Indian citizen, NRI (Non-Resident Indian), PIO (Person of Indian Origin), OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) or a foreign national you can appear in the NEET exam if you meet the eligibility criteria.

NEET exam is mandatory for medical aspirants who want to study medical courses in India. Medical aspirants who wish to study abroad but plan to come back to India for medical practice also have to appear in NEET.

NEET Eligibility Parameters	Details
Qualifying exam for NEET 2022	10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English as core subjects from a recognized board. Class 12 or equivalent appearing aspirants are also eligible to apply for NEET.
Age Requirement for NEET 2022	Minimum 17 years (as on December 31, 2022) There is no upper age limit for NEET 2022
Qualifying Marks for NEET 2022	Students must qualify the Class 12 percentage criteria as given below: UR - 50%, OBC/SC/ST - 40%, PWD - 45%
Number of Attempts	There is no restriction on the number of attempts

NEET 2022 Exam Pattern

It is crucial for students to understand the NEET 2022 exam pattern as it helps in better preparation of the exam. The NTA has specified the type of exam, mode of paper, language, duration, question type, official marking scheme, etc. Candidates must take note of all these things and prepare for the examination accordingly.

NEET Exam Pattern	Details
Duration of NEET 2022	3 hours 20 minutes
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions
Number of Questions	200 (A candidate has to attempt 180 questions out of these 200)
Marks	720 Marks
Marking Scheme for NEET 2022	4 marks will be awarded for each correct answer One mark will be deducted for each wrong attempt No marks for unanswered question
Subjects	Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology
Languages	English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Oriya, Kannada, and Urdu

NEET 2022 Question Pattern

NEET 2022 has revised exam pattern according to which:

There will be 2 sections in each subject. One section will contain 35 questions and the other section will contain 15 questions. Students have to answer any 10 questions from the second section.
There will be a total of 200 multiple choice questions out of which 20 questions are optional.
For every correct answer, the candidate will be awarded 4 marks.
For every incorrect answer, one mark will be deducted.

The NEET questions pattern is given below:

NEET Subjects	Sections	No. of Questions	Section-wise Marking
Physics	Section A	35	140
Physics	Section B	15	40
Chemistry	Section A	35	140
Chemistry	Section B	15	40
Botany	Section A	35	140
Botany	Section B	15	40
Zoology	Section A	35	140
Zoology	Section B	15	40
Total Marks			720

NEET 2022 Syllabus

The NEET 2022 syllabus includes Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany & Zoology) from class 11th and Class 12th. Students must prepare every topic as provided in the syllabus for the NEET exam and make sure they give their best shot this year. Given below is the detailed syllabus for NEET 2022.

Biology Syllabus for NEET 2022 Exam
Class 11th Biology Syllabus	Class 12th Biology Syllabus
Structural organisation – Plants and Animals	Genetics and Evolution
Cell Structure and Function	Biology and Human welfare
Diversity in the Living World	Reproduction
Human physiology	Ecology and environment
Plant Physiology	Biotechnology and its applications

Chemistry Syllabus for NEET 2022 Exam
Class 11th Chemistry Syllabus	Class 12th Chemistry Syllabus
Some basic concepts of Chemistry	Solid-state
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties	Electrochemistry
Structure of atom	Solutions
Chemical Bonding and Molecular structure	Chemical Kinetics
Thermodynamics	General principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements
Equilibrium	P Block elements
States of Matter: Gases and liquids	Surface Chemistry
Redox reactions	D and F block elements
Hydrogen	Coordination compounds
s-Block elements (Alkali and Alkaline earth metals)	Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
Organic Chemistry – Some basic principles and techniques	Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Some p-Block elements	Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers
Hydrocarbons	Organic compounds containing Nitrogen
Environmental chemistry	Biomolecules, Polymers and Chemistry in Everyday Life

Physics Syllabus for NEET 2022 Exam
Class 11th Physics Syllabus	Class 12th Physics Syllabus
Physical-world and measurement	Electro statistics
Laws of Motion	Magnetic effects of Current and Magnetism
Kinematics	Current Electricity
Work, Energy, and Power	Electromagnetic induction and alternating currents
The motion of systems of particles and rigid body	Electromagnetic waves
Thermodynamics	Atoms and Nuclei
The behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic theory	Electronic Devices
Gravitation	Optics
Properties of Bulk Matter	Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
Oscillations and wave

NEET Sample Papers

NEET Sample Papers give you an idea of how questions will appear in the real examination. Solving sample papers makes you aware of the question paper, its pattern, mark distribution and the level of preparation you have done. Along with this solving sample papers also helps NEET candidates in the following ways:

Enhance confidence level: Solving sample papers improves your confidence level as you practise a variety of questions related to every NEET subject. The question paper is no more a mystery for you as you know its pattern thoroughly.
Improves problem-solving speed: You have to complete 180 questions in approximately 3 hours and 20 minutes. Solving sample papers will make it easier for you to increase your problem-solving speed so that you can complete the paper on time.
Time management: Do you often panic in exams? Are you afraid that you will not be able to finish the NEET exam on time? If yes, then solving NEET sample papers can help you master time management during the examination and overcome your challenges.
Analyse your performance: If you want to check how well prepared you are for NEET 2022, start solving sample papers in a timed environment just like a real examination. It will help you uncover your strengths and weaknesses.

You can find the latest NEET sample papers on the askIITians website with detailed answer keys. Download the sample papers from our website in just one click and start practising.

Important Highlights of NEET 2022 exam

The duration of the NEET exam has now been increased by 20 minutes. Earlier it was 3 hours only. But for NEET 2022, the exam duration will be 3 hours and 20 minutes.
The number of exam cities has increased to 543 in India and 14 abroad.
The upper age limit for NEET has been removed in NEET 2022. There is now no upper age limit for NEET.
Candidates can now challenge the answer keys of NEET 2022 online by paying INR 200 per answer challenged.
NEET 2022 is expected to be taken by approximately 15 lakh candidates.

NEET 2022 Tips

Want to crack NEET 2022 and score cut-off marks? Here are some basic yet important tips from askIITians NEET experts.

Opt for askIITians NEET study material: Preparation for NEET gets 50% much easier when you have the right study resources with you. askIITians NEET experts have prepared revision notes, chapter-wise notes, mind-maps, flashcards, mnemonics, sample papers, practice tests and more.
Make a timetable: Creating a study schedule for NEET and allocating some time of your day for NEET preparation is necessary. However, you must make sure that the timetable that you create is realistic and can be followed by you regularly. If you need help, askIITians NEET experts can guide you.
Always study NCERT books: NCERT books are fundamental learning material for NEET. Whether you are preparing for Physics, Chemistry or Biology, make sure you study NCERT books first and then escalate to reference books or additional study resources.
Make notes while reading: Note taking is a process that improves your memory while studying. Taking notes helps you understand the topic much better and it becomes easier for you to retain the information.
Solve mock tests and sample papers: Mock tests and sample papers are the highlights of your NEET 2022 preparation. They will help you enhance the quality of your preparation, improve your problem-solving skills, make you familiar with the NEET 2022 exam pattern and help you identify your strengths and weaknesses.