NEET Application Form

 

NEET UG 2024 Application Form, Registration Dates – Apply Here Online

 

NEET Application Form 2024 is expected to be released in the 1st week of March 2024 and applications will be accepted till the 1st week of April 2024. Students have to apply online on the official website of NTA NEET – https://neet.nta.nic.in/ . Aspirants must meticulously fill out the application form, ensuring they meet the specified eligibility criteria, choose their preferred exam centers, and upload the necessary documents. The NEET 2024 application process is a crucial starting point on the path to achieving their dreams of becoming medical professionals.

 

NEET 2024 Update: Check out NEET 2024 revised syllabus

 

NEET 2024 Application Form Dates

 

Event  Tentative Dates 
Application Start  February 9, 2024
Application Close  March 9, 2024 (9:00 PM)
Online Payment- Application Form Last Date  March 9, 2024 (11:50 PM)
Application Form Correction  To be intimated later on the website
NEET UG 2024 Exam Date  May 5, 2024 (Confirmed)

 

NEET 2024 Application Process

The following is the step by step NEET 2024 Application Process:-

 

Step 1: NEET 2024 Registration

  • To initiate the NEET 2024 application process, candidates need to click on the “Fill Application Form” button.

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  • On the new page, select “New Registration,” which will direct you to the instructions page that should be read thoroughly.

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  • During the NEET-UG registration, you’ll be required to provide various details, including creating a password following specified guidelines. This password will be used for all future logins.

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  • Upon successful registration, a provisional application number will be generated. This serves as your user ID for logging into neet.nta.nic.in in 2024.

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  • The following details must be entered during the NEET application form filling:
    • 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)
  • Candidates should also select and confirm a password, security question, and answer for future password retrieval.

Step 2: Completing the NEET 2024 Application

  • After registration, click on “Complete Application Form.”

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  • Log in using the provisional registration number and password.
  • You must fill in remaining details in the NEET 2024 application form, including:
    • Personal Details (some details will be auto-generated)

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  • Apply for NEET
  • Academic Details (Class 12 or equivalent)

Step 3: Uploading Scanned Documents and Images

  • After providing application details, upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression, and postcard size photograph among other necessary documents following specified guidelines.

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Step 4: NEET Application Fee Payment

  • Once documents are uploaded, you’ll have the option to pay the NEET 2024 application fee.
  • The fee can be paid online and varies for different categories (general, OBC/ST/SC, and EWS).
  • Select the payment mode and provider (online payment options are available).
  • Keep proof of payment (transaction ID/receipt) for reference.

How to Fill NEET Online Application Form 2024

 

NEET 2024 Application Process- Documents required and image specifications

While filling out the NEET 2024 Application Form the following list of documents are essential for the candidate to have with them. It is to be noted that the candidates have to scan images of the following in JPG /PDF format only:-

 

Documents Required  Format  Image Specifications
1. Latest Passport size Photograph JPG format 10 kb to 200 kb
2. Post Card size photograph (4” X 6”) JPG format 10 kb to 200 kb
3. Signature  JPG format 4 kb to 30 kb
4. Left and Right hand Fingers and Thumb impressions JPG format 10 kb to 200 kb
5. Class 10 passed certificate PDF format 50 kb to 300 kb
6. Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS, etc.) PDF format 50 kb to 300 kb
7. PwBD certificate PDF format 50 kb to 300 kb
8. Citizenship Certificate/ Embassy Certificate or any Documentary proof of Citizenship certificate PDF format 50 kb to 300 kb
9. Address proof of present and permanent address of the candidate PDF format 50 kb to 300 kb

 

NEET 2024 Application Fee 

The following is the NEET UG 2024 Application Fee:-

 

Category of Candidate In India (Fee in ₹)
General ₹ 1700/-
General -EWS/ OBC-NCL  ₹ 1600/-
SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender ₹ 1000/-

 

How to retrieve password for the NEET application form 2024?

There are three methods for recovering passwords. However, before proceeding, candidates should follow these initial steps:

Click on the “Forgot password” link in the candidate’s login. The following options will be displayed on the screen:

Method 1: Using Security Question and Answer: Candidates should provide the following details:

  • NEET 2024 application number
  • Security question
  • Security answer
  • Enter the case-sensitive security pin.

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Method 2: Using Verification Text: For this option, aspirants need to enter the following details:

  • Application number
  • Date of Birth
  • Enter the case-sensitive security pin.

 

 

Method 3: Using the Reset Link Sent to Email ID: Students should enter the following details:

  • NEET application number
  • Date of birth
  • Enter the case-sensitive security pin.

 

 

NEET Registration 2024: Image correction

NTA will notify all registered candidates regarding any image discrepancies, which must be rectified before the deadline for submitting the NEET 2024 application form. Any necessary modifications or corrections to the uploaded photograph and signature can be made through NTA’s login portal or the correction window. To rectify such discrepancies, candidates should follow the steps outlined below:

Steps for Rectifying Image Discrepancies:

  • Access the ‘NEET candidate login’ link provided here.
  • Enter your NEET application number and password.
  • The option to upload the correct photograph/signature will be visible on the screen.
  • Upload the accurate images following the provided specifications.
  • Verify the uploaded images before final submission.
  • Upon submission, an OTP (One-Time Password) will be sent to the registered email ID and mobile number of the candidates.
  • After entering the OTP, the corrected NEET application slip will be displayed on the screen.
  • It is advisable to retain a hard copy of this correction slip for future reference.

 

NEET Correction Window 2024

The NEET Application form Correction Window 2024 is expected to open in the 3rd week of April 2024. The NEET correction window for 2024 provides candidates with the opportunity to rectify any errors in their NEET 2024 application form. This correction window will become accessible after the NEET application process concludes, and it will be open for a specified duration. During this period, candidates can make amendments to various aspects of their application, including personal details, educational information, choice of exam centers, and more, through the neet.nta.nic.in 2024 portal.

 

NTA NEET 2024 eligibility criteria

The following is the NEET 2024 Eligibility Criteria:-

 

Eligibility Criteria  Details 
1. Age Requirements
  • Candidates must be at least 17 years old as of December 31 of the year of admission.
  • There is no upper age limit for the exam.
2. Citizenship
  • Indian citizens, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), and foreign nationals are eligible to appear for the exam.
3. Qualifying Exam
  • Candidates must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects from a recognized board.
  • Aspirants who are currently in Class 12 or equivalent are also eligible to apply for NEET.
4. Minimum Percentage 
  • The required percentage in the 12th-grade examination varies by category:
    • Unreserved (UR): 50%
    • OBC/SC/ST: 40%
    • Persons with Disabilities (PWD): 40%
  • These percentages are considered for aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) subjects.

 

NEET 2024 Eligibility Criteria: Maximum Number of Attempts

There are no restrictions on the maximum number of attempts for NEET UG 2024. 

 

NEET 2024 Eligibility Criteria: NRI, OCI, and Foreign Nationals 

 

Information   Details 
1. Eligibility for Admission
  • Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), and Foreign Nationals are eligible for admission to Medical and Dental Colleges. The specific criteria and procedures are determined by the respective State Governments, educational institutions, and the Government of India.
2. Documentation for NRI and OCI Candidates
  • NRI and OCI applicants are required to upload a Certificate from the Indian Diplomatic Mission in their country of residence, supporting their status as NRI or OCI candidates. This certificate must be submitted alongside their online NEET (UG) 2024 Application Form. The original document should be retained and produced during the Counseling and Admission process for courses covered under NEET (UG).
3. Documentation for Foreign Nationals
  • Foreign applicants for NEET (UG) 2024 must provide Documentary Proof of their nationality. This can include relevant passport pages or a Certificate from the Competent Authority in their country of nationality. These documents should be submitted along with the online Application Form.
4. Documentary Proof of Citizenship
  • The  Embassy Certificate and Citizenship Certificate, or any other Documentary Proof of Citizenship, should be provided by the candidate. 
5. Confirmation of Eligibility
  • Foreign nationals should verify their eligibility for admission from the respective Medical/Dental Colleges or States.

 

NEET 2024 Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit 

The upper age limit for NEET 2024 has been removed. Candidates above 17 years of age can apply, eliminating the previous age limits of 25 years for the general category and 30 years for reserved category candidates.

 

NEET 2024 Eligibility Criteria: Qualifying Marks 

1.General and General-EWS Candidates
  • Candidates must have passed individual subjects, namely Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English.
  • They must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology combined at the qualifying examination.
  • Candidates need to secure a rank in the NEET (UG) – 2023 merit list for admission to medical courses.
2. Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes
  • The minimum marks required in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology taken together at the qualifying examination are reduced to 40% instead of 50% for General and General-EWS Candidates.
3.Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
  • PwBD candidates are also required to have a minimum of 40% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (or Botany & Zoology)/Biotechnology, rather than the 50% required for General and General-EWS Candidates.
4.Students who received education abroad
  • Students who have received education abroad and want to seek admission to Indian medical colleges must have passed in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English with 50% marks in Class 12.
  • Equivalency of their qualifications must be determined by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) in accordance with the regulations of the Medical Council of India and the concerned University.

 

NEET 2024 Eligibility Criteria:All India Quota Seats/Deemed Universities/Central Universities/ESIC and AFMC Colleges

Aspirants who successfully pass the NEET UG 2024 exam will have the opportunity to apply for various categories of seats, including the 15% All India Quota seats. However, candidates from the state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) will not automatically be eligible for the 15% All India Quota seats. To be considered for these seats, they must complete a self-declaration form, which should be submitted along with their NEET application for 2024. This self-declaration indicates the candidate’s intention to participate in the counseling for the 15% All India Quota seats and signals their willingness to forgo the home state counseling process. 

 

NEET 2024 Eligibility Criteria: State Quota Seats

The 85% state quota seats refer to the seats available in all government colleges within each state and union territory. To be eligible to apply for state quota seats, candidates must meet the NEET 2024 eligibility criteria specified by the state or union territory, which may include domicile requirements.

 

NEET applicant statistics over the years

The following are the NEET Applicant Statistics over the past years:-

 

Category Registered Appeared Qualified
Male 9,02,936 8,81,967 4,90,374
Female 11,84,513 11,56,618 6,55,599
Transgender 13 11 3
Indian Nationals 20,85,096 20,36,316 11,44,399
Foreigner 815 786 521
NRI 877 852 533
OCI 674 642 523
General 6,07,131 5,92,110 3,12,405
OBC 8,90,150 8,73,173 5,25,194
SC 3,03,318 2,94,995 1,53,674
ST 1,32,490 1,26,121 56,381
EWS 1,54,373 1,52,197 98,322
PwD 8,037 7,819 3,508

 

FAQs for NEET UG Application form 2024

 

Q How can I pay the NEET 2024 application fee?

Ans The application fee of NEET 2024 can be paid through credit/debit card or internet banking.

 

Q How do I get to know that my application form for NEET 2024 is rejected?

Ans After filling all the required details in the NEET application form 2024 candidates will be redirected to the confirmation page. If candidates are not redirected to the same then it means that the form has been rejected.

 

Q Can I retrieve my NEET 2024 application form password if I lost it?

Ans Yes, you can retrieve the password for the application form of NEET 2024 from the NEET official website. The steps for the same are mentioned in the article above.

 

Q When will registration for NEET 2024 start?

Ans The NEET 2024 Application Form is expected to start in the 1st week of March 2024

 

Conclusion

The NEET 2024 Application Form is expected to start in the 1st week of March 2024. The article provides an in-depth insight into the NEET 2024 Application Form, correction window and application fee among other things, for the better understanding of the candidate. The NEET 2024, administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA), is the first step for students hoping to get enrolled in undergraduate medical and dental programmes. 

 

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