NEET – 2017 notification has been released by CBSE for admission into Medical UG courses for the academic year 2017-18. Admission into MBBS / BDS courses in India in medical and dental colleges will be through NEET – 2017 ranks only.
Eligibility requirement:
Candidate must have passed in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Bio-technology and English individually and they must have obtained a minimum of 50 percent marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/ Bio-technology at the qualifying examination.
Those who are appearing in Class XII / Intermediate final year examination in 2017 can also appear for the entrance test.
Age Criteria:
Must have completed the age of 17 years at the time of admission or will complete the age on or before 31st December 2017. The upper age limit for candidates seeking admission shall be 25 years as on the date of examination with a relaxation of 5 years for candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ OBC category.
Scheme of NEET – 2017 Examination:
NEET (UG) shall consist of one paper containing 180 objective type questions (four options with single correct answer) from Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany and Zoology). The duration of the exam is 3 hours from 10.00 a.m. to 01.00 p.m.
Application Procedure:
Candidates can apply only online. Schedule for online submission of application forms: 31 January 2017 to 1 March 2017.
Date of Test: 7 May 2017.