The NEET application form 2024 is released on February 9, 2024, by NTA on the official website neet.ntaonline.in or exams.nta.ac.in/NEET. The NEET 2024 application form last date is March 9, 2024, up to 5 PM and the application fee has to be paid till 11.50 PM on the same date. The official NEET 2024 notification and information brochure were released by NTA along with the NEET 2024 application form.
NTA has announced the NEET exam date 2024, which is May 5, 2024. The NEET registration 2024 will begin from February 9, 2024.
The duration of the NEET 2024 application form date is likely to be two months. NTA may extend the last date of application based on student requests. The exam authorities will also provide an application correction facility after the conclusion of the NEET registration 2024.
How to fill NEET Application Form 2024?
The NEET UG registration details filling process will be completely online. The process is divided into three to four steps, which are as follows:
- Entering the NEET UG Registration Details
- Filling the NEET 2024 Application Form
- Document Upload
- Payment of Fees
The following infographic gives a snapshot of the steps and their sequence to be followed in order to complete the NEET form fill up 2024. This section brings a detailed step-by-step process on how to fill the NEET form 2024.
- Visit the official website of NTA NEET neet.ntaonline.in/frontend/web/site/login or neet.nta.nic.in
Click on “Registration/Login here” for the invitation for NEET Registration 2024
- Click on ‘New Candidate Register here’ and read the instructions
- Now Click here to proceed
- Now select the Identification option like Aadhar card / PAN card etc. for online submission of Application Form
- Enter the following details:
- Candidate’s Name
- Mother’s name
- Father’s name
- Date of birth
- Category
- Gender
- Nationality
- Persons with Disability
- Identification Type
- Identification Number
- Mobile number
- Email Id
- Password
- Enter Security Pin
Step 2: Filling up NEET 2024 Application Form
- Click on “Click here to login”
- Login using the application number and password
- The NEET form 2024 will open on your screen
- Details entered during the registration process will be pre-filled in the application and cannot be changed
The form is divided into 12 sections, fill in the following details:
The table below carries the different sections of the NEET application form along with the details to be filled in each section.
| Sections | Credentials |
|---|---|
| Personal Details
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| Place of Birth |
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| Choice of Medium of Question Paper | Choose from the following language options: English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi and Urdu |
| Choice of Examination Centre | Choose two exam centre cities in the order of preference |
| Academic Details (Class 10 or equivalent) |
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| Academic Details (Class 11 or equivalent)
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| Academic Details (Class 12 or equivalent) |
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| Permanent Address | Permanent address of the candidate |
| Correspondence Address | Same as permanent address or fill in the current address |
| Details of Parents/ Guardian |
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| Do you intend to wear a customary dress contrary to the Dress code while appearing for the exam? | Yes /No |
| Security pin | Alphanumeric pin on the screen |
- Check all the details carefully as they cannot be changed after the final submission of the NEET application form 2024
- To submit the duly checked application form, click on “Yes, please do” on the confirmation pop-up
Step 3: Upload scanned images
- Click on “Upload your recent documents”
- Select the files to be uploaded
- Click on “Next”
Step 4: Make Payment
Select the desired mode of payment (SBI/Syndicate/HDFC/ICICI/Paytm Payment Gateway through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net-banking/UPI)
NEET 2024 Exam Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NEET 2024 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Jan ’24 – Mar ’24 | NEET 2024 Application Process
TENTATIVE |
| Apr ’24 | NEET 2024 Application Correction
TENTATIVE |
| May ’24 | NEET 2024 Admit Card
TENTATIVE |
| 05 May ’24 | NEET 2024 Exam |
Documents Required for NEET 2024 Application Form
Since the entire NEET form 2024 will be available online, applicants are advised to keep the following documents ready in the required format and sizes before filling out the form to avoid any last-minute hassles.
List of documents Required for NEET 2024 Application Form?
The table below brings the documents and files to be uploaded while filling out the NEET application form 2024.
| Documents | Specifications | Size & Format |
|---|---|---|
| Scanned Photograph |
|
10 Kb to 200 Kb (passport size)
4″x6″, 10 kb to 200 kb (postcard size) JPG/JPEG |
| Scanned Signature | Signature of the candidate in black ink on white background | 4 Kb to 30 Kb
JPG/JPEG |
| Scan of thumb impression |
|
10 Kb to 200 Kb
JPG/JPEG |
| Class 10 Passing Certificate | The scanned copy of Class 10 Pass certificate has to be uploaded | 50 kb to 300 kb
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| Permanent and Present Address Proof | The scanned copy of permanent and present address proof has to be uploaded | 50 kb to 300 kb
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| Citizenship Certificate or Embassy Certificate | The citizenship certificate or the embassy certificate is required to prove the nationality of the candidates | 50 kb to 300 kb
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Some other information that you must keep handy before NEET registration 2024 are as follows:
- A valid mobile number
- Valid Email Id
- Class 10 marks and percentage
- Class 12 marks and percentage
- Identity Number – Aadhar Card number/ Passport number/ Ration Card number/ bank account/ any other valid Govt. identity number
- Credit card/ Debit card/ Net banking credentials
Category-wise NEET 2024 Application Fee
Last year, NTA increased the NEET 2024 application fee by INR 100 for each category and INR 1,000 for selecting exam cities outside India. This year, the NEET application fee may increase as well. Take a look at the category-wise application fee for NEET 2024 given below:
| Category | Application fee (In INR) |
|---|---|
| General | 1,700 |
| Other Backward Classes | 1,600 |
| Scheduled Caste /Scheduled Tribe, Persons with Disability | 1,000 |
| Outside India | 9,500 |
In 2021, the NEET application fee was INR 1,600, which was increased from INR 1,400.
Step 5: Print Confirmation
Save and print the filled NEET application form 2024 along with the confirmation slip.
NEET 2024 Application Documents that must be retained till admissions
You must keep the following documents safe till the NEET counselling or the medical admission process is concluded.
- Printout of the confirmation page
- Receipt for the payment of application fees
- Six to eight copies of the uploaded photograph
NEET 2024 Application Correction
NTA is likely to provide the NEET 2024 application correction facility for the registered candidates wherein they will get a chance to make necessary corrections or changes. However, only those candidates submitting the NEET application form 2024 by paying the requisite application fee within the stipulated date will be eligible to avail of the NEET application correction facility. Take a look at the process to make the NEET 2024 application correction.
- Visit the official website of NEET – neet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the tab ‘NEET (UG) 2024 Correction Window’’
- Log in with the NEET 2024 registration credentials
- Click on the tab ‘Correction in Application Form’
- Enter the OTP received on the registered mobile number and email and click on the ‘Verify and Proceed’ tab
- Make the necessary changes provided the fields are editable and allowed for the candidates based on their Aadhaar verification status
- Click on Save
- Download the updated Application Confirmation form
There is no additional fee to be paid to make corrections in the NEET registration 2024. However, there are a few fields which cannot be edited. These fields include name, email id and mobile number.
List of Editable and Uneditable Fields in the NEET 2024 Application Correction Process
The following fields will be editable and uneditable, depending on whether the Aadhaar Number is linked or not. Take a look at the details below.
| Fields | Action |
|---|---|
| Mobile Number, Email Address, Permanent and Present Address, and Documents Uploaded | No |
| For Aadhaar Verified Candidates | Candidate Name, Gender, Date of Birth – No |
| Father’s and Mother’s Name – Any one of the names can be changed | |
| Category – Candidates can change category and upload Category Certificate | |
| Sub-Category (PwD) – Candidates can change sub-category (PwD) and upload Category Certificate | |
| City and Medium – can be changed | |
| Qualification and passing year – can be changed | |
| For Aadhaar not Verified Candidates | Father’s and Mother’s Name – Any one of the names can be changed |
| Category – Candidates can change category and upload Category Certificate | |
| Sub- Category (PwD) – Candidates can change sub-category (PwD) and upload Category Certificate | |
| Date of Birth and Gender – Can be Changed | |
| City and Medium – Can be Changed | |
| Qualification Including Passing Year – Class 10 and Class 12 |
NEET Application Form Statistics
NEET is the largest medical entrance test in India. Every year there is a significant rise in the number of NEET applicants. The data for the past six years has been depicted in the graph given below. Last year, or NEET 2023 saw the highest number of registrations and the number of test takers, which was above 20 lakh. It is expected that the number of candidates filling up the NEET form will increase this year as well.
|
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 |
NEET Application Form Date Trends
The NEET application form is released by NTA tentatively two months in advance. Before NTA releases the NEET 2024 registration date, let us take a look at the year-wise date trends for the NEET application processes.
| Year | NEET Application Form Start Date | NEET Application Form End Date |
|---|---|---|
| NEET 2024 | Fourth week of January 2024 | Fourth week of March 2024 |
| NEET 2023 | 06-Mar-2023
12-Apr-2023 |
06-Apr-2023
15-Apr-2023 |
| NEET 2022 | 06-Apr-2022 | 06-May-2022
15-May-2022 |
| NEET 2021 | 13-Jul-2021 | 06-Aug-2021
10-Aug-2021 |
| NEET 2020 | 02-Dec-2019 | 07-Jan-2020 |
| NEET 2019 | 01-Nov-2018 | 07-Dec-2018 |
FAQs Regarding NEET 2024 Application Form
Read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding NEET 2024 Application Form.
Q: When will the NEET registration 2024 process conclude?
A: The NEET registration 2024 process is likely to be conducted for a month. The tentative date of concluding the NEET 2024 registration process is first week of April. Since NEET 2024 will be conducted on May 5, the application process will tentatively begin in the first week of March. Based on candidate requests, NTA may extend or reopen the NEET 2024 application process. Candidates must ensure that they complete the NEET registration 2024 within the stipulated schedule as they may not get a second chance.
Q: Will there be a change in the NEET application fee for 2024?
A: Last year, NTA had increased the NEET 2023 application fee by INR 100 for each category. Moreover, there was an increase in INR 1,000 for candidates selecting an international NEET exam centre city. Over the past three years, NTA has increased the application fee every year. Hence, there is a possibility that NTA will increase the NEET 2024 application fee as well. The application fee has to be paid online through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI and Paytm modes. Unless a candidate pays the fee as per his/her category, the NEET application process will not be considered complete and he/she will not be able to appear for the exam.
Q: What are some common mistakes to avoid while filling the NEET application form?
A: Here are some common mistakes to avoid while filling the NEET application form:
- Not reading the instructions carefully: Before filling the application form, it is important to read the instructions carefully.
- Not providing correct information: Candidates should provide correct and accurate information while filling the application form.
- Not uploading proper documents: Candidates should upload proper and clear scanned copies of their photograph, signature, and other required documents. The documents should be in the specified format and size.
- Paying the application fee: Candidates should pay the application fee within the specified time frame. Late payment or non-payment of the fee can lead to rejection of the application.
- Selecting the incorrect exam city: Candidates should carefully select the exam center as per their convenience. NOTE:- In case one have accidently filled wrong information there is also a correction window time. By avoiding these common mistakes, candidates can increase their chances of filling application of NEET.
Q: The session expired while submitting the application form for NEET 2024. What should I do?
A: Candidates filling the NEET application form will have to fill and submit it within 30 minutes of logging into the registered account. Also, they have to keep saving each section of the application form to avoid filling it again if the session expires. To ensure completing the form in under 30 minutes, it is advised to keep all the information handy. Also, candidates must keep saving each stage of the NEET 2024 application form. In case of session expiry, they will have to login again and resume the NEET application process.
Q: How can I be sure that NTA has received the application fee?
A: After the NEET 2024 application fee payment is processed successfully, a confirmation page will open on the screen. This is the confirmation of the fact that the NEET application fee is received by the NTA. This has to be saved and printed for future reference. Candidates will also receive the NEET 2023 application confirmation through email and SMS at their registered email address and mobile number. In case the amount is deducted and the application confirmation is not received, then candidates were advised to contact NTA within the stipulated timing. Otherwise, they need to log in and try to pay the fee once again after a while.
Q: Will the NEET 2024 application form submission last date extend?
A: NTA is expected to release the NEET 2024 application form in the fourth week of January 2024. The application window is likely to last for around two months and the last date to submit the NEET application form may be extended by a few days. Since the NEET 2024 application form has not been released yet, it is difficult to predict at the moment whether the NEET 2024 application form submission last date will be extended or not. In general, NTA extends or reopens the application window for NEET based on student requests, or if the process is hampered due to technical glitches or other external factors.
Q: If my 50% criteria is not clear, can I fill NEET Application Form?
A: NEET eligibility criteria require candidates to meet certain educational qualifications, such as completing 10+2 or an equivalent examination with the required subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English) from a recognised board. Additionally, candidates must attain a minimum percentage in the qualifying examination to be eligible for NEET.
If your 50% criteria is not clear, it is advisable to thoroughly review the NEET information bulletin or contact the conducting authority responsible for NEET, such as the National Testing Agency (NTA), to seek clarification on the eligibility criteria. They will be able to provide you with accurate information and guidance regarding your specific situation.
Q: I have the filled the NEET form, but it is showing that it’s in process. What can I do?
A: Check whether you had completed the fill up process or not. If you had filled up and your application is complete then you must had application number. You can check from another device. You go to any internet cafe and give your application number password date of birth and required details and get your application form print out.
Q: What was the total number of registrations received for NEET 2023?
A: NTA received a total of 20.87 lakh applications in NEET 2023. Out of which 20.38 lakh candidates appeared for the exam. As many as 11.46 like candidates qualified for the exam which was conducted on May 7. In the previoud year, NEET received over 18 lakh applications, which was 12 per cent higher than the previous year (2021). Factors such as removal of the upper age limit and inclusion of more medical and paramedical courses under NEET have led to the high number of registrations in NEET.
Q: When will NTA open the NEET 2024 application correction window?
A: NTA is likely to open the NEET 2024 application correction window a couple of days after concluding the application process. The application correction window will be available only for candidates who will complete the NEET 2024 application process by paying the application fee. NTA will announced the specific fields which will be available for edit and the rest of the fields will be uneditable, for both Aadhaar verified and Aadhaar non-verified candidates. Prior to starting the correction process, candidates must check the list carefully and then proceed. There is no additional fee required for availing the NEET application correction facility unless there was a change of category impacting the application fee amount.
Q: Do I have to pay a correction fee for making changes to the NEET application form 2024?
A: No, there is no fee associated with the NEET 2024 application correction process, unless candidates updated their category which impacted the application fee. The additional fee had to be paid through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI and Paytm. In case candidates changed their category, they must have uploaded the requisite category certificate. However, NTA has mentioned that in case after the category change if the application fee would be lower, the additional fee would not be refunded.
Q: How to correct the NEET application form?
A: You can correct in NEET Correction form:- 1. Gender 2. Date of Birth 3. Identification Identity 4. Medium of Exam 5. Category 6. State Code of Eligibility 7. Disability Status 8. Examination Center Fields which cant be Changed 1. State Eligibility of Quota 2. Nationality NEET Correction Form procedure: – Step 1 Visit the link given on the NTA website. Step 2 Now enter your Registration Number and Password and log in your application form. Step 3 The application form will open on your computer screen. Check, if there is any mistake and if found any change, then replace them with the correct information. Step 4 Check the form before submitting it again and finally submit the form.
Q: I made a mistake in the email ID during NEET 2024 registration. What can I do?
A: If you complete the NEET application form 2024 with an incorrect email address, you will not receive official email notifications. However, if the mobile number that you have registered on the NTA portal is correct, you will receive the same notification on your phone via SMS. Furthermore, they will not receive OTP via email which is a mandatory step of verification and completion of the application process. NTA does not allow candidates to change or correct their email addresses in the application correction window. Hence, in case candidates have made a mistake in their email, they are advised to register and apply again with their correct email address.
Q: I am a dropper is the gap certificate necessary to fill the NEET application form?
A: A GAP Certificate is not required when filling out the NEET application form. Also, a GAP Certificate is not required for All India Quota (AIQ) or State Quota (SQ) counselling. Only documentation such as these are required. Marksheets for classes 10 and 12 I. D. verification During document verification, passport-size pictures are requested. Certificate of completion for class 10 Certificate of classification Hope you found this answer useful. Stay motivated stay positive. I hope you found this response to be helpful. Continue to be inspired and optimistic.
Q: Do I need to send the NEET application form 2024 and other attachments by post to NTA?
A: No, you need not send any documents by post to NTA. The entire application process for NEET 2024 will be completely online and the relevant documents had to be uploaded online only. Candidates had to upload the documents or files in the requisite format and size/dimensions only. Otherwise the system will not accept or upload the files which will hamper filling up the NEET 2024 application form process.
Q: The marksheet of 10th standard does not include my parents’ name. Will there be any issue in filling NEET application form?
A: Ideally, there should not be an issue if parents’ names are not mentioned in the Class 10 marksheet, if it is the standard format of your Board. However, if there is a misprint or glitch, which caused the absence of your parents’ names in the marksheet, then you may approach the Board officials through the Helpline Number or email to get it rectified. Moreover, the marksheet of Class 10 is a document to tally whether the accuracy of the marks or aggregate entered by you in the NEET application form. If there is a mismatch, it may create a hindrance during the document verification process of the counselling rounds. Otherwise, there would not be an issue if parents’ names do not appear in the Class 10 marksheet.
Q: How do I fill the NEET application form 2024?
A: The NTA NEET registration procedure is completely online. The steps of NEET application process 2024 are given below:
1. Visit the NEET 2024 official website -neet.nta.nic.in
2. Click on the tab indicating Registration
3. Read all the instructions and register with personal details such as name, contact details, password, etc. to generate the application number and password
4. Register for NEET 2024 by entering personal and contact details Select password
5. Verify OTP received through SMS and email
6. After the credentials are generated, log in and fill up the application form with personal and educational details, exam medium and exam city preference and photograph and signature upload
7. Pay the application fee in online mode through credit/debit card, net banking, Paytm and UPI
Q: Can I fill the NEET application form 2024 offline?
A: The NEET application form 2024 has to be filled in online mode only. However, there is an exception for the applicants residing in the Kashmir valley or Leh. The NEET 2024 application fee has to be paid using a credit card/debit card, net banking, Paytm or UPI. In case candidates face any technical or server issue, they are advised to wait for sometime or change the internet source. If the issue persists further, then they have to visit any of the Common Service Centres (CSC).
Q: Can I fill out the NEET form without the internet?
A: Candidates without access to the internet had to visit the nearest Common Services Centre (CSC). The CSCs help in filling out the application form for NEET 2023 and payment of the application fee. They charge a nominal fee for these services. To know the details of the nearest CSC, visit csc.gov.in.
Q: When will the NEET 2024 registration start?
A: NTA has not released the date for releasing the NEET 2024 registration or application form yet. NEET 2024 will be conducted on May 5. As per latest media reports, the NEET 2024 application form is likely to be released in the fourth week of January 2024. The duration of the NEET 2024 application process is likely to be two months. Based on the number of applications or student requests, NTA may extend the last date of application, or reopen the application window. NEET 2024 application process will be conducted online. Candidates will have to fill and submit the application form in an online mode along with the payment of the application fee. The actual dates for the NEET 2024 registration and application processes will be announced by NTA through an official notification on NTA and NEET websites.
Q: When will NEET 2024 be conducted?
A: NEET 2024 will be conducted on May 5, 2024, from 2 PM to 5.20 PM (IST). NTA will conduct the exam in around 500 cities across India and abroad. Around 20 lakh candidates are expected to appear for the exam. Given the high level of competition, the difficulty level of the exam is expected to be higher than last year. NEET is a paper-pencil based test (PBT) consisting of a total of 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Out of this, candidates had to attempt 180 questions. The total marks of the exam is 720.
Q: Till when can I pay the NEET 2024 application fee?
A: The NEET 2024 application fee payment last date will tentatively scheduled in the first week of April, which will be approximately a couple of months after the commencement of the application process. In general, NTA gives an additional day to pay the application fee for NEET 2024. It is very important to complete the NEET 2024 application process by paying the requisite application fee. Unless a candidate pays the application fee, the process will not be considered to be complete and he/she will not be eligible to appear for the exam. After paying the application fee, candidates will have to save and print the NEET 2024 application confirmation slip till the end of the admission process.
