NEET Exam 2022
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) exam on July 17, 2022. The last date for candidates to submit the NEET application form and pay the application fee for the national-level medical entrance test was May 20, 2022. The application form correction window is now closed, although the National Testing Agency opened a one time window for candidates to make corrections to their ‘Category’. The candidates who were not able to mention their category due to the non-availability of category certificate earlier, or wanted to change their category were able to do so from June 14 to 16, 2022. NEET UG admit card was released on July 12, 2022.
Only candidates who have successfully submitted their NEET 2022 application forms will be able to access their admit cards from the official website. NEET is the single largest medical entrance examination conducted in India. The exams in 2022 will be conducted in the pen and paper mode. Candidates who successfully clear the NTA NEET exams 2022 will be eligible to pursue graduation in the medical and dental courses.
Candidates can check the NEET 2022 exam date event schedule from the below table:
| Events | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| Online NEET 2022 application form release date | April 6, 2022 |
| Last Day for Online Application Form and Fee Submission | May 20, 2022 |
| Duration of Correction Window Open | May 24 to 27, 2022 (up to 09:00 p.m.) |
| One Time Correction Window for Category Updation | June 14 to 16, 2022 (up to 09:00 p.m.) |
| Announcement of the City of Examination | June 29, 2022 |
| Admit Card released on NTA website | July 12, 2022 (at 11.30 a.m.) |
| Date of Examination | July 17, 2022 |
| Center, Date and Shift of NEET (UG) | Mentioned on NEET Admit Card |
| Answer Key Release Date | July 29, 2022 (Tentatively) |
| NEET Result Date | To Be Announced |
NEET 2022 Application Process
Questions in NEET exam 2022 will be asked from the Classes 11 and 12 syllabi of Physics, Biology and Chemistry. Candidates can go through the complete syllabus before applying for the NEET exam on the official website.
NEET 2022 Registration
Below are the steps to fill out the NEET application form for 2022 :
- Visit the NEET official website – neet.nta.nic.in
- Click on ‘NEET (UG) 2022 Application’.
- Now click on ‘New Registration’.
- The NEET 2022 Registration window will open. Candidates have to fill in their personal details like name, date of birth, gender etc.
- Click on the checkbox and tap on ‘Click here to Proceed’.
Note: NEET application number will be generated and displayed on the screen.
NEET 2022 Application Form
Please find the details on the NEET 2022 application form, in this section.
How to Fill the NEET 2022 Application Form?
The steps to fill the application form for NEET 2022 are mentioned below:
- Candidates should log in to the official website using their credentials.
- Fill out the application form for NEET 2022 with the necessary details.
- Upload the necessary documents in the prescribed format.
- Now, pay the application fee.
- Click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Note: Candidates are advised to save their login credentials and take a printout of the application form for future reference.
NEET 2022 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates can check the eligibility criteria for NEET 2022 given below:
NEET Age Limit Criteria
To be eligible to appear for NEET 2022:
- Candidates should have attained 17 years of age at the time of admission or as on December 31, 2022.
- Earlier the upper age limit was 25 years for candidates belonging to the General category and 30 years for candidates belonging to the reserved categories, however, now, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has removed the upper age limit for all the candidates who wish to appear in the UG NEET exams.
- Now, candidates can go ahead and can get admitted to the MBBS courses across India without having to pay heed to upper age limit requirements.
NEET Minimum Educational Qualification Criteria
To be eligible to appear for NEET 2022:
- The candidates must have cleared 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board of education.
- The minimum makes required for the General category candidates is 50%, for the SC/ST/OBC categories is 40%, and 45% for PWD.
NEET 2022 Admit Card
NTA released the NEET admit card 2022 on July 12, 2022. Below are the details related to NEET admit card 2022.
NEET Admit Card Release
- Candidates can download the hall tickets for the exam of any session from the official website at neet.nta.nic.in. Please note that the NEET admit card is released in an online mode only.
- Candidates have to log in to their candidate portal with their user credentials. These credentials will be system generated at the time of registration.
NEET 2022 Syllabus
Questions in the NEET examination of 2022 will be asked from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology subjects. The NEET syllabus has a lot in common with the syllabus that candidates have studied in Classes 11 and 12, but there is a higher emphasis on Biology. Candidates can refer to the below information to know the syllabus for NEET 2022 in detail.
NEET 2022 Syllabus Physics
| Class XI | Class XII |
| Physical World and Measurement | Electrostatics |
| Kinematics | Current Electricity |
| Laws of Motion | Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism |
| Work, Energy and Power | Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents |
| Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body | Electromagnetic Waves |
| Gravitation | Optics |
| Properties of Bulk Matter | Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation |
| Thermodynamics | Atoms and Nuclei |
| Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory | Electronic Devices |
| Oscillations and Waves | – |
NEET 2022 Syllabus Chemistry
| Class XI | Class XII |
| Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry | Solid-state |
| Structure of Atom | Solutions |
| Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties | Electrochemistry |
| Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure | Chemical Kinetics |
| States of Matter: Gases and Liquids | Surface Chemistry |
| Thermodynamics | General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements |
| Equilibrium | p-Block Elements |
| Redox Reactions | d and f Block Elements |
| Hydrogen | Coordination Compounds |
NEET 2022 Syllabus Biology
| Class XI | Class XII |
| Diversity in Living World | Reproduction |
| Structural Organization in Animals and Plant | Genetics and Evolution |
| Cell Structure and Function | Biology and Human Welfare |
| Plant Physiology | Biotechnology and Its Applications |
| Human Physiology | Ecology and Environment |
NEET 2022 Chapter-wise Weightage
Based on data from the previous years, we have compiled a list of all the important chapters for NEET, and the number of questions that can be possibly asked from each chapter. We have also provided the relative weightage of each chapter so that students can plan their studies accordingly.
Chapter-wise Weightage for NEET Physics
The candidates can refer the table below to understand the chapter-wise weightage of Physics for NEET preparation:
| Chapter Name | Question Frequency | Weightage |
| Alternating Current | 1 | 4 % |
| Atoms | 0-1 | 1.5 % |
| Current Electricity | 2 | 8 % |
| Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter | 2 | 6 % |
| Electric Charges and Fields | 1 | 4.5 % |
| Electromagnetic Induction | 1 | 4 % |
| Electromagnetic Waves | 1 | 5 % |
| Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance | 1 | 4.5 % |
| Gravitation | 0-1 | 2 % |
| Kinetic Theory | 1 | 3 % |
| Laws of Motion | 1 | 3 % |
| Magnetism and Matter | 1 | 2.5 % |
| Mechanical Properties of Fluids | 0-1 | 2 % |
| Mechanical Properties of Solids | 0-1 | 2 % |
Chapter-wise Weightage for NEET Chemistry
Candidates can find the chapter-wise weightage for NEET Chemistry in the table below:
| Chapter Name(Inorganic Chemistry) | Question Frequency |
| Chemical Bonding | 4 |
| p-block | 3 |
| Coordination Compounds | 3 |
| Periodic Table & Periodicity in Properties | 2 |
| d-block & f-block Elements | 2 |
| Hydrogen | 1 |
| s-block | 1 |
| Metallurgy | 1 |
| Qualitative Analysis | 1 |
| Chapter Name(Physical Chemistry) | Question Frequency |
| Ionic Equilibrium | 2 |
| Mole Concept | 2 |
| Chemical Kinetics | 2 |
| Solution and Colligative Properties | 2 |
| Surface Chemistry | 1 |
| Solid State | 1 |
| Electrochemistry | 1 |
| Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry | 1 |
| Gaseous State | 1 |
Percentage Weightage for NEET Chemistry
The candidates can take a reference from the table below to understand the percentage distribution of questions asked from different chapters of NEET Chemistry:
| Chemistry | Question Frequency | Percentage |
| Inorganic Chemistry | 18 | 34% |
| Organic Chemistry | 25 | 34% |
| Physical Chemistry | 16 | 32% |
Chapter-wise Percentage of NEET Botany
The percentage of expected questions that might be asked from different chapters of NEET Botany are:
| Chapter Names(Botany Topics) | Question Frequency | Percentage |
| Plant Diversity | 7 | 12% |
| Plant Morphology | 4 | 7% |
| Plant Anatomy | 2 | 4% |
| Bio-molecule | 2 | 3% |
| Cell Biology and Cell Division | 6 | 10% |
| Plant Physiology | 8 | 13% |
| Plant Reproduction | 5 | 9% |
| Genetics and Biotechnology | 15 | 24% |
| Biology in Human Welfare | 1 | 2% |
| Ecology | 10 | 16% |
| Total | 100% |
Chapter-wise Percentage of NEET Zoology
Zoology is a high scoring subject in NEET exam, and the candidates can prepare the section as per the insight provided in the table below:
| Chapter Name | Question Frequency | Percentage |
| Animal Diversity | 3 | 10% |
| Animal Tissue | 1 | 3% |
| Structural Organisation in Animals | 1 | 2% |
| Human Physiology | 13 | 45% |
| Human Reproduction and Reproductive Health | 5 | 18% |
| Origin and Evolution | 3 | 10% |
| Animal Husbandry | 1 | 3% |
| Human Health and Diseases | 3 | 9% |
| Total | 100% |
NEET 2022 Exam Pattern
Knowing the detailed exam pattern and marking scheme of NEET UG 2022 exam will be crucial for candidates to prepare for the NEET exam effectively. Once the candidates know about the various scoring areas and opportunities, they can focus their energy on improving their chances of obtaining good marks. The detailed marks distribution is as follows:
NEET 2022 Marking Scheme
The NEET 2022 marking scheme has been tabulated below:
| Type of Attempt | Marks Scored |
| Correct Answer | + 4 Marks |
| Incorrect Answer | -1 Mark |
| Unattempted Answer | 0 Marks |
NEET Exam Pattern Details – Total Time
The particulars that NEET 2022 will follow have been provided below:
| Particulars | Details |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Duration of Exam | 3 Hours |
| Total Number of Questions | 180 Questions |
| Total Marks | 720 marks |
| Sections | 3 Sections – Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany and Zoology) |
| Physics | 35 + 15 = 50 Questions |
| Chemistry | 35 + 15 = 50 Questions |
| Biology (Botany and Zoology) | 100 Questions |