All FAQs NEET 2021
Question: What will be NEET 2021 Exam Date and when will NTA announce the dates of all the events?
Answer: NTA has released NEET 2021 updated Exam Date on July 12. The exam is scheduled to be held on September 12, 2021.
Question: Is NEET 2021 postponed or cancelled?
Answer: No. NEET 2021 is not postponed or cancelled and is scheduled to be held on September 12, 2021.
Question: Is there any change introduced in the NEET 2021 Exam Pattern?
Answer: Yes major changes have been introduced. NEET 2021 will be held in an offline mode in 13 languages like in previous years. Also, the paper will now have 2 sections i.e. A and B, and will also have internal choices.
Question: When will NEET 2021 Application form be released?
Answer: NEET 2021 Application forms to be released on July 13, 2021 at 5:00 OM. Due to COVID-19 candidates, there was a delay in the application process as the whole session has been delayed.
Question: NTA had cancelled NEET exam centers outside India for the 2020 examination. So will NEET 2021 be conducted in foreign countries?
Answer: In the year 2020, the exam centers outside India were cancelled due to COVID-19. But for NEET 2021, NTA has decided to conduct the exam in two international exam centers i.e. Dubai and Kuwait City.
Question: What is NEET Latest News for 2021 session?
Answer: NEET latest news: NEET 2021 exam is scheduled to be held on Sept 12 in an offline mode in 13 languages like previous years.
Question: NEET 2020 examination was conducted in two sessions. Will NEET 2021 will also be conducted in two sessions?
Answer: NTA has not announced anything about the exam being conducted two times from 2021. But as per the latest official notice released by NTA it is clear that the exam to be held only once this year.
Question: Will NEET 2021 be conducted in an online mode as candidates are continuously requesting Education Minister via tweeter for the same?
Answer: In the live session, the education had said that the team will think about conducting NEET 2021 in an online mode but did not make any announcement related to the same on any platform.
Question: My age is 16 years, can I apply for NEET 2021 or is there any age limit?
Answer: No, you cannot apply for NEET 2021 exam as you are not meeting the age criteria. A candidate must have achieved 17 years of age by December 31, 2021 to sit for NEET 2021.
Question: Do I have to send my filled NEET application form to NTA?
Answer: The candidates are not required to send the print out of the Confirmation Page or any document to NTA.
Question: Who will be conducting authority of NEET 2021?
Answer: NTA is the conducting authority of NEET and the 2021 examination will also be conducted by NTA.
Question: What are the changes introduced in NEET 2021 syllabus?
Answer: So far no such announcement has been made by NTA. However, CBSE has reduced the syllabus of class XI and XII so there are chances that NTA will make some changes in the syllabus also. But recently education minister in his live session with KV school students said that the syllabus will remain unchanged for NEET 2021.
Question: Is there any reduction in NEET 2021 Syllabus?
Answer: No. NTA has not mentioned anywhere about NEET 2021 Syllabus reduction. All the candidates are advised to keep following the official website to get the latest updates about NEET Syllabus.
Question: If I get compartment in class 12 can I apply for NEET 2021?
- Yes. Compartment students can apply for NEET 2021. However, during the time of admission candidates will have to provide the class 12 pass certificate and must score the required percentage of marks.
Question: What percentage is required in Class 12 for NEET 2021 for the GN category candidates?
Answer: For General category candidates the pass percentage is 50% or above in the PCB in Class 12. Candidates scoring this percentage can apply for the exam.
Question: I am not from India so can I apply for NEET 2021?
Answer: Yes, Foreign nationals, Overseas citizen of India, Non-resident of India, Persons of Indian Origin can apply for NEET 2021. If these candidates fulfill the NEET eligibility criteria then they can easily apply for the exam.
Question: I am studying in class XII which will complete in March 2022. So can I apply for NEET 2021?
Answer: Yes, candidates appearing in the 12th class are eligible to apply for NEET 2021.
Ques: Can I edit my exam center preferences in NEET 2021?
Answer: Yes. You can edit your exam center preferences. NTA will provide a timeline for NEET Form Correction and all the successfully registered candidates can edit their details in the application form along with the change in exam center preference and uploading of new documents as per the required specifications.
Question: Can Foreign Nationals apply for NEET? What is the eligibility requirement?
Answer: Yes, Foreign National can apply for NEET 2021. Students applying as Foreign Nationals must have passed Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English in Class XII with 50% marks, as per regulations of the Medical Council of India and the concerned University. You will be needing your passport number as ID proof to complete the registration process and take the exam.
Question: Can I change my exam center preferences through NEET form correction window?
Answer: Yes, NTA will provide NEET Form Correction Window. Candidates can now change their exam city preferences through the correction window. The decision has been taken considering the chaos in the country due to the nationwide lockdown.
Question: If a candidate is opting Oriya as a medium of question paper, would he be eligible for 15% All India Quota?
Answer: Candidates qualifying NEET would be eligible for All India Quota and other quotas under the State Governments/Institutes, irrespective of the medium in which a candidate takes the examination, subject to other eligibility criteria.
Question: If I am opting Assamese as a language of question paper, can I get the center of examination in Delhi?
Answer: No. If any candidate is opting vernacular language as medium of question paper, he will be allotted center only in respective States of particular vernacular language. In the present case, examination center could be only in Assam.
Question: Can I change the option of language once the form is submitted?
Answer: The option once exercised, cannot be changed after submission of the application form. As centers will be allotted based on the medium of question paper, candidates need to be very careful in choosing the medium of the question paper.
Question: What are the duration/timings of NEET 2021?
Answer: The duration of NEET 2021 will be 03 hours i.e. from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. However, no entry will be allowed after 9.30 a.m.
Question: If any candidate faces any problem in remittance of fee, to whom can he/she approach?
Answer: Candidates can approach the concerned Banks on contact numbers which are available on the website of NEET 2018.
Question: My date of birth is December 11, 1998, can I apply for NEET exam?
Answer: Yes, you can apply for as you are above 17 years of age.
Question: I am a general category female candidate, my parents’ income is less than 5 lakhs, do I need to pay the NEET application fee?
Answer: If you fall under GEN-EWS category, then your application fees shall be INR 1400. If not, you’ll have to pay the general category fee of INR 1500.
Question: I have some problems with my CBSE enrolment process for class 12 board exam, can I apply for NEET?
Answer: No, till your class 12 board registration is not accepted, you cannot apply for NEET 2021, as you are not eligible.
Question: I am doing B.Sc. from DU, can I apply for NEET?
Answer: Yes, but no lateral entry provision is
Question: Who will be the conducting body of NEET counselling 2021?
Answer: Directorate General of the Health Services of the Medical Counselling Committee conducts NEET Counselling. The counselling will be conducted online for which candidates need to register at the official website of MCC.
Question: When will NEET counselling 2021 start? How many rounds will be there in counselling?
Answer: The registration for NEET counseling 2021 will start in the month of July 2021. There will be a total of 3 rounds of counselling including mop-up round.
Question: When will NEET Result 2021 be declared?
Answer: NEET 2021 Result date will be declared soon after the completion of exam.
Question: What details should I check in my scorecard after the declaration of NEET Result 2021?
Answer: The important details mentioned in your NEET 2021 Scorecard are the subject-wise percentage score obtained, overall percentage score, Total marks scored out of 720, NEET AIR – All India Rank, NEET category rank, and NEET 2021 Cut off.
Question: Will NEET 2021 scorecard include or show my state ranking?
Answer: The state wise cut off list will be released by the respective states and not be mentioned in your NEET scorecard.
Question: How can I check my NEET 2021 AIQ closing rank?
Answer: In NEET 2021 scorecard, the subject-wise percentile, total marks, NEET AIR, AIQ Rank of a candidate, etc will be mentioned.
Question: What is the expected NEET 2021 cut off for Madras Medical College, Chennai?
Answer: Last year the AIQ closing rank of this college was 1614. So if you score more than 640 marks then the chances are higher than you can get admission in this college.
Question: What should be my NEET 2021 Rank to get admission in LHMC, Delhi?
Answer: As per the cut off trend of the previous year you need to score the rank around 400 to get admission in LHMC under AIQ quota.
Question: Can I get into Grant Medical College, Mumbai with NEET 2021 Rank of 300?
Answer: Yes. If your NEET 2021 Rank is between 300 to 400 then chances are very high to get admission in Grant Medical College, Mumbai under AIQ quota. The state counselling rank could be lower also.
Question: I am from Ranchi and planning to take admission in Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi. Can I get a seat with 600+ marks under AIQ quota?
Answer: Last year for the general category NEET AIQ cut off of this college was 614 marks. So if a candidate scores more than 614 marks then the chances are higher to get admission in this college. However, for the ST category, the cut off marks were 485.
Question: What is NEET cut off of BDS colleges in Karnataka’s Government Dental Colleges?
Answer: The cut off range is between 560 to 570 of BDS colleges in Karnataka. For reserved categories, the range is lower in comparison to the general category.
Question: When will NEET 2021 OMR sheets be available?
Answer: NEET 2021 OMR sheets will be released online 2-3 weeks after the conclusion of the exam.
Ques: When will NEET Answer Keys be released?
Answer: NEET Answer Keys will be released for all 24 codes.
Question: Can I challenge NEET Answer keys?
Answer: Yes, candidates can challenge NEET answer keys by making a payment for each challenge which is INR 1000. Also, candidates need to submit the proof while raising an object against the answers. If their objection found valid then candidates will get their fees back along with positive marks for those questions. The last date to raise objections is Sep 29 till 2:00 PM and fees can be paid till 4:00 PM.
Question: Who can appear in NEET for 15% All India Quota Seats?
Answer: Candidates from the following categories can apply for NEET 2021 – • Indian Nationals • Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) • Overseas Citizen of India (OCIs) • Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) • Foreign Nationals are eligible to appear in NEET (UG)-2021 for 15% All India Quota Seats.
Question: Against which all seats will the admission be made?
Answer: Admission will be made to the following seats through NEET 2021
- All India Quota Seats.
- State Government Quota Seats
- State/Private/Management/NRI Quota Seats in all Private Medical/Dental Colleges or any Private/ Deemed University
- Central Pool Quota Seats
Ques: When will NEET 2021 Admit Card be released?
Answer: NTA will NEET Admit Card and candidates can download the admit card by visiting the official website of NTA NEET.
Question: How shall I make notes while preparing for NEET 2021?
Answer: The preparation of notes is one of the most commonly ignored sections by a majority of students. Notes can be made by Kyepoints or Keywords or Sticky Notes that can be pasted in your standard books while reading and highlighting texts using markers. You can pen down your notes in a notebook solely for this purpose.
Question: What techniques should be adopted to clear basic concepts?
Answer: Focus on the key topics which are discussed in classes, assignments, and even e-classes since these are the areas where the emphasis on basics is the most. Along with it, one can go through the textbooks in accordance with time and in a planned manner.
Question: From where should I prepare notes? Standard textbooks or guides?
Answer: To prepare notes that carry authentic information it is necessary that you prepare them from standard textbooks. No matter which book you are following, it should be from a recommended publisher/author. Guides usually carry wrong information, making your chances of wrong attempt higher.
Question: Should I follow the probability rule while answering MCQs?
Answer: The probability rule should not be the focus point while preparing and answering MCQs. The focus should be laid upon clearing the basics.
Question: Is there any NEET News regarding changes in Exam Pattern and Syllabus?
Answer: No. The authority has not released any such NEET News yet. However, candidates are advised to keep visiting the official website of NTA NEET to get the latest updates.
Question: How many sections are there in Biology NEET Syllabus?
Answer: As per the current exam pattern and syllabus, Biology NEET Syllabus is divided into 2 sections i.e. Zoology and Botany.
Question: If I clear NEET 2021 then can I get admission in JIPMER or AIIMS Delhi?
Answer: Yes. After qualifying NEET 2021 candidates will become eligible for admission in all the colleges offering MBBS programs including AIIMS and JIPMER.
NEET 2021 Form Correction FAQs
Question: How to submit the fee while using NEET 2021 form correction window?
Answer: For some changes in NEET application form candidate may have to pay additional fees. In such cases, applicants are required to pay the fees online using Internet Banking or credit/debit cards within the correction window schedule.
Question: Can I change all the details using the form correction window?
Answer: Some of the details can be changed using NEET form correction window like Mother’s Name, Father’s Name, Gender, Category, Person with Disability, State Code of Eligibility, Nationality only.
Question: Can I edit the application form multiple times?
Answer: No. NEET Form correction facility is a one-time opportunity. No further chances would be given to candidates for making corrections. Candidates are advised to edit the form details carefully and within the time period provided by NTA.
Question: When will NEET 2021 correction window open?
Answer: NEET 2021 application correction window is available from August 11 to 14, 2021. Candidates can edit the details by visiting the official website.
Question: Can I change NEET exam center using the correction window?
Answer: Last year NTA had permitted to change the exam centers due to COVID-19 by using NEET form correction. However, candidates are advised to choose their center wisely as the facility may not be provided this year.
Question: Will NTA inform me regarding the errors in my application form?
Answer: NTA will inform the candidates about the errors in their NEET application form and if you want to change some details then also you can use NEET form correction window.
Question: Can I change the documents uploaded by me using NEET 2021 form correction window?
Answer: Yes. Candidates can change or upload the documents as per the guidelines of NTA using the NEET 2021 application correction window.
NEET 2021 OMR Sheet and Answer Key FAQs
Question: Can one see images of OMR sheets and Responses on the website?
Answer: Students can go through the response sheet by logging into their account and raise objections by paying an online fee of Rs 1000.
Question: Is there any provision to challenge the response(s) against the OMR grading?
Answer: Candidates can submit representation against the OMR grading on payment of Rs.1000/- per response challenged. Rs.1000/- per response will be refunded to candidate if his/her challenge is accepted by the Board.
Question: Will there be negative marking in NEET 2021?
Answer: Yes. Each correct answer will get 04 marks and for each incorrect response, 01 marks will be deducted from the total score.
Question: How long the result of NEET 2021 is valid?
Answer: The result of successful candidates of NEET 2021 is valid for the academic session 2021 – 22 only.
Question: How to mark responses in NEET 2021 OMR Sheet?
Answer: Candidates should use a ball-point pen (black or blue) for filling responses in NEET OMR sheet 2021. The pen will be provided by the exam centre.
Question: When and where will be the NEET OMR Sheet will be released?
Answer: NTA will release scanned OMR sheet of NEET 2021 tentatively in the last week of September 2021 in online mode on its official website.
Question: How to check NEET OMR response sheet?
Answer: Click on the link given on official website and then enter your login credentials- Registration Number and Password. Now click on ‘OMR Challenge’ on left-hand side and then ‘Click here to view your OMR sheet’ to view the image of your NEET OMR sheet 2021.
Question: What to do if a response marked by me is being shown wrong or blank?
Answer: Candidates can challenge the OMR Sheet released by NTA if they find any error.
Question: When can candidates challenge the OMR Sheet and how much time is given for that?
Answer: After the release of OMR sheet of NEET 2021, NTA gives around two days to the candidates to challenge the responses shown in NEET OMR sheet.
Question: What is the fee to challenge the NEET OMR Sheet 2021?
Answer: Candidates will have to pay INR 1000/- per response challenged by them.
Question: Is the fees to challenge the NEET OMR Sheet refundable?
Answer: This fee will not be refunded to candidate unless his/her challenge is accepted by the NTA.
Question: How to challenge NEET OMR Sheet 2021?
Answer: After logging in with your credentials click on ‘OMR Challenge’ tab given on left-hand side. After that ‘Click here to challenge’ to challenge responses of NEET OMR sheet 2021
Question: How to mark the questions for challenging in NEET OMR Sheet 2021?
Answer: Candidates can mark the questions they wish to challenge by clicking in checkboxes given on the left-hand side. Also, they need to give their answer they think they marked under ‘Student Claim’ section given on right-hand side.
Question: What to do if the response marked by a candidate is shown wrong in NEET OMR Sheet?
Answer: If a response is shown wrongly marked or not marked at all in the OMR sheet of NEET as displayed by NTA, candidates may choose to challenge the OMR sheet of NEET.
Question: How many questions a candidate can challenge in the OMR Sheet?
Answer: There is no such limit in challenging the questions. You can challenge as many questions as want. However, please note you have to pay Rs. 1,000 per question challenged.
Question: Can I change my challenged response after final submitting?
Answer: No, Candidates should note that they can challenge the responses only once and that too within the given time period.
Question: When and where the NEET 2021 Answer Key will be released?
Answer: NTA will release the official answer key of NEET 2021 probably in the last week of September 2021 in online mode on official website.
Question: How to check NEET 2021 Answer Key?
Answer: In order to check NEET 2021 Official Answer Key, candidates can click on the link that will be made available as soon as NTA release its official answer key of NEET 2021
Question: Can I challenge the NEET Answer Key?
Answer: If a candidate feels that the NTA has given wrong answer for any question in the official answer key of NEET 2021, then they can challenge the answer key.
Question: How can I challenge the NEET Answer Key?
Answer: Click on the link on official website to challenge the responses of NEET answer key 2021. Now, enter your login credentials, i.e. registration number and password and click on ‘Key Challenge’ tab to begin the process of challenging responses.
Question: How to select responses to be challenged in NEET Answer Key?
Answer: First, select your ‘Test Booklet Code’ which is same as the NEET 2021 question paper code and then select the question whose answer you wish to challenge and click on ‘submit’. Now, select the answer which is correct according to you.
Question: How many answers a candidate can challenge in the NEET Answer Key?
Answer: There is no such limit in challenging the answers. You can challenge as many answers as you think are wrong. However, please note you will have to pay Rs. 1,000 per response.
Question: Is it mandatory to give reasons for challenging any answer in NEET Answer key?
Answer: It is not mandatory; however, you may choose to put your comments for more justification about why the answer given in NEET official answer key 2021 is wrong.
Question: How much is NEET Answer Key challenging fee?
Answer: For every answer challenged in official answer key of NEET 2021, candidates will be required to pay INR 1,000/- per response challenged.
Question: How to pay fee for challenging the NEET Answer key?
Answer: The application fee to challenge answer key can be paid via online mode only.
Question: Is the NEET Answer Key challenging fee refundable?
Answer: The fee will be refunded back to the candidate only in case the challenge is accepted by NTA and the particular answer given in NEET official answer key 2021 is changed.
Question: How much time is given to challenge the NEET answer key?
Answer: NTA gives candidates a window of two days to challenge the answers shown in NEET 2021 answer key.
Question: How will I know if my challenged answer is accepted by NTA?
Answer: If your challenged answer is accepted by NTA, you will be informed through mail and also, the NTA will release the final answer key thereafter.
NEET Admit Card 2021 FAQs
Question: From where can I download my NEET admit card 2021?
Answer: You can download the NEET Admit Card 2021 through the official website for NEET – ntaneet.nic.in. Candidates need to login to their NEET Registration accounts access the admit card.
Question: Can I get the NEET exam center changed after allotment of my admit card?
Answer: No. The exam center once allotted cannot be changed. The details related to the exam center will be mentioned in your NEET Admit Card.
Question: Is the NEET admit card also delivered to the candidates at their postal address?
Answer: No. The NEET admit card will not be sent to the applicants through the offline postal form. They will have to download it from the official website.
Question: What information do I need to provide while downloading the NEET admit card?
Answer: You will be able to download the NEET admit card through the official website by providing the authentication details such as registration number generated at the time of online application, date of birth and the Captcha text displayed on the screen.
Question: What are the main fields displaying on NEET admit card?
Answer: The NEET admit card contains information fields such as Candidate’s Name, Father’s Name, Photograph, Category, Roll Number, Exam Center and Exam Date/Timing.
Question: Should I retain NEET admit card post the entrance exam?
Answer: Yes. You must preserve the admit card throughout the admission process because it will be required throughout the admission process.
Question: Will I be able to appear for the NEET exam in case I forget my admit card at home?
Answer: No. NEET admit card is must for candidates for carrying to the examination hall. The entry to the examination hall will be restricted in its absence.
Question: I am not able to download my admit card through the NEET official website, which is inaccessible. What should I do?
Answer: You may once check your internet connection speed, try using some other browser, or clear cookies and history and try again. It should work.
Question: What do I need to bring to the NEET exam center along with the admit card?
Answer: With the admit card, you need to bring:
- One postcard size photograph affixed on the specified proforma
- One passport size photograph to be affixed on the attendance sheet
- ID Proof
- Dully Filled undertaking provided with admit card
Question: Does the NEET admit card display information related to my allocated NEET 2021 Exam Center?
Answer: Yes. The name and address of the exam center allocated to you will be mentioned in the admit card issued to you.
Question: Shall I be able to download a softcopy of the NEET admit card?
Answer: Yes. You shall be able to download a PDF copy of your admit card. The same time, your admit card will also be sent to your official e-mail Id.
Question: What is the exact date from when I will be able to download NEET 2021 admit card?
Answer: NTA will release the date at official website. Candidates can download the document by visiting NEET Official Website i.e. ntaneet.nic.in.
Question: what to do if I lost my NEET Admit Card 2021?
Answer: If your NEET Admit Card is lost then there is no need to worry. Candidates can download the admit card till the date of exam i.e. August 1. Admit Card is an important document to be produced during the time of exam and in the various stages of admission process.