NEET-UG

Run by

National Testing Agency (NTA), under rules of the National Medical Commission (NMC) and Dental Council of India

Admits you to

The single entrance for MBBS and BDS everywhere in India (including AIIMS and JIPMER), and for BAMS, BUMS, BSMS and BHMS (AYUSH). Results are also used for B.Sc Nursing at several central institutes and Military Nursing Service, and for the 15% all-India quota in BVSc & AH. Indians who want to study medicine abroad must also qualify NEET-UG.

Who can sit

You must be at least 17 years old by 31 December of the exam year; there is no upper age limit. You need Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English; those whose result is awaited may sit but must pass before the first counselling round. To qualify you must score at or above the 50th percentile (40th for SC, ST and OBC; 45th for general PwD).

Pattern

Pen-and-paper (OMR) test, single day and single shift, 180 minutes. 180 compulsory multiple-choice questions for 720 marks: Physics 45, Chemistry 45, Biology (Botany and Zoology) 90.

When

Usually on a Sunday in early May; result in June, then MCC and state counselling from about July.

Limits

Minimum age 17 by 31 December of the exam year. NMC has removed the upper age limit, and the bulletin sets no cap on the number of attempts.

Courses it leads to

• MBBSThe degree that makes you a doctor of modern medicine.5½ years
• BDSThe professional degree that makes you a dentist.5 years
• AYUSH degrees (BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS)Professional degrees in India's recognised traditional and alternative systems of medicine: Ayurveda (BAMS), Homoeopathy (BHMS), Unani (BUMS) and…5½ years
• B.V.Sc & A.H.The professional degree that makes you a veterinarian: a doctor for animals, from pets to cattle, poultry, wildlife and zoo animals.5½ years
• B.Sc NursingThe four-year professional degree for registered nurses, regulated by the Indian Nursing Council (INC).4 years