NEET or The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test is one of the prominent ways for students to secure admission to study medical courses in India. The Government of India through the National Test Agency (NTA) conducts the NEET exam every year to evaluate the student’s ability to study medical education. Moreover, the exam is conducted offline for 3 hours and 20 minutes. Also, around 18 lakh students take up this examination every year and NEET stands as one of the most competitive exams in the country. Hence, as usual, NTA is about to conduct the NEET exam this year as well and this blog from Appolo Academy, one of the best NEET coaching centres in Chennai explains all the things you need to know about the NEET 2024 examination.

NEET 2024 Examination – Overview:

The NEET examination for this year 2024, is scheduled on May 5 for the various medical disciplines including BDS, Ayush, MBBS, and other paramedical and other medical programs across the country. Also, the application to register for the exam will be started in March 2024, with the results to be commenced by June second week. 

Highlights Of NEET 2024 Examination:

Exam Purpose: Admissions For UG Medical Programs
Eligibility Criteria: Completion of 10+2 with Biology, Physics, and Chemistry.
Minimum Age Requirement: 17 years
Exam Type: Offline
Examination Fee: General Category: INR 1,700
OBC Category: INR 1,600
Reserved Category Candidates: INR 1,000
Foreign Nationals: INR 9,500
Exam Date: May 5, 2024
Exam Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes(2 PM to 5:20 PM)
Total Questions: 200(180 to be attempted)
Marking Scheme: +4 for correct answers,
-1 for incorrect answers,
no penalty for unanswered questions.
Number of Exam Languages: 13
Exam Languages: English, Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Assamese, Marathi, Kannada, Odia, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Punjabi.
Official Website: neet.nta.nic.in

Important Dates For NEET 2024 Examination:

  1. From the 1st week of March to the 1st week of April 2024, the official website for the NEET examination releases the application form.
  2. The students are allowed to change or edit the details in the application form after the release of the admit card.
  3. The admit card for the NEET exam will be released by the end of April 4th week.
  4. The exam date for the NEET exam is 5th May 2024.
  5. The results of the exam will be declared by the end of June 4th week.

How To Apply For The NEET Exam 2024?

The comprehensive application process is outlined as follows:

  1. Enter the website For NEET registration for UG.
  2. Choose “New Registration” from the Apply online option.
  3. Thoroughly review the provided instructions.
  4. Check the checkbox and proceed to the next step.
  5. Complete the registration form.
  6. Enter the security pin and submit the form.
  7. Take note of the assigned application number.
  8. Fill in the required details in the application form.
  9. Upload the necessary documents.
  10. Complete the online payment of the application fees.
  11. Obtain a printed copy of the submitted application form.

How To Download Admit Card For NEET Exam?

The subsequent procedure involves obtaining the admit card after submitting the application form. The process for downloading the NEET 2024 admit card is outlined in the following steps:

  1. Visit the official NEET website.
  2. Navigate to the latest news section to find information about the admit card.
  3. Click on the provided link to initiate the admit card download.
  4. Log in using your credentials.
  5. Verify the details mentioned on the admit card.
  6. Download the admit card and ensure to take a printout for future reference.


Registration for NEET will commence in March, followed by the examination in May. There is ample time for you to prepare and review the syllabus. Initiate your NEET readiness and enhance it by enrolling in Appolo Academy. We are one of the top NEET coaching centres in Chennai that help in your preparation and collaboration with experienced professionals.