NEET 2022: Counselling, Seat Allotment, Admit Card, Exam Pattern, Preparation Tips, Result

NEET 2022 exam was held on July 17, 2022. Over 17 lakh medical aspirants appeared for the NTA NEET test. Those who cleared the medical entrance test have been allowed to participate in the NEET PG counselling 2022 rounds.

NTA NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is the only medical entrance exam granting admission to MBBS/BDS programs. in India. That explains the level of competition and demand for medical seats in government/private colleges and deemed/central universities. This article covers all you need to know about NEET 2022 hall ticket release date, exam pattern, preparation tips, NEET result and counselling process. Read on!

NEET 2022 Highlights

Here is a table containing the key features as well as highlights of NTA NEET 2022:

NEET 2022 Exam Dates

Here is a list of all the important events and dates related to NTA NEET 2022. Make sure you mark all important dates along with NEET 2022 exam date.

NEET 2022 Eligibility Criteria

Candidate should have fulfill the following NEET UG 2022 eligibility criteria:

• Must have completed 17 years of age on December 31, 2022

• Must be Indian Nationals/Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)/Overseas Citizens of India (OCI)/Persons with Indian Origin (PIO)/Foreign Nationals

• Must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent exam with at least a 50% score in Physics, Chemistry and Biology from a recognized board or institute

• Reserved category candidates must have obtained 40% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology from a recognized board or institute

NEET Admit Card 2022

NEET admit card 2022 was published online on July 12. Registered candidates had to download the admit card for NEET 2022 by logging in to the NEET official website with their application number or roll number, and password. The hall ticket for NEET 2022 was available in PDF format.

How to download NEET Admit Card 2022?

Students can follow these steps to download the NEET admit card 2022:

• Step 1: Go to the NTA NEET official website (neet.nta.nic.in)

• Step 2: Click on the link that says download the ‘NEET admit card 2022’

• Step 3: Enter your registration number, birth date, and a security pin

• Step 4: You will be able to see the admit card on the screen

• Step 5: Double-check all details mentioned on the admit card and then press the ‘Download’ button

• Step 6: Keep a printed copy of the admit card with you for future use

Details Mentioned on NEET Admit Card 2022

The admit card for NEET 2022 comprises all important details related to the exam centre mentioned on it. Candidates must look out for the following details once they download the hall ticke for NEET 2022:

• Candidate’s Name

• Father’s Name

• Date of Birth

• Gender

• NTA NEET Application Number

• NTA NEET Roll Number

• Full Address

• Candidate’s Category

• Sub-category

• QR Code

• NEET 2022 Exam Date & Time

• Reporting Time & Last Entry Time

• NEET Exam Language

• Name, Address & Code of NEET 2022 Exam Centre

• Applicant’s Photograph

• Applicant’s Signature 

• IP Address & Admit Card Download Date

• Signature of NEET UG Senior Director

• NEET 2022 Exam Day General Instructions 

• Space for Applicant’s Signature (to be done at the venue in presence of the invigilator)

• Space for Applicant’s Affixed Passport-sized Photograph (same as the one uploaded during application process)

If a candidate misplaces the NEET admit card or finds any error in the details mentioned on it, he/she must report the same to the exam conducting authority i.e. NTA. 

NEET Admit Card 2022 – Documents to Carry

On the day of NTA NEET exam, candidates must carry the following documents along with the NEET admit card to the exam centre for verification:

• Aadhaar Card along with a recent photograph

• PAN Card

• Driving license

• Passport

• Voter’s ID

• Ration Card

NEET Admit Card 2022 – Exam Day Instructions

All candidates appearing for the exam on July 17 must follow the instructions and exam day guidelines as mentioned in the NEET admit card.

• Aspirants must report to the exam at least an hour before the scheduled reporting time i.e. 12 PM to avoid last-minute hassle.

• Candidates will be allowed to enter the exam hall at 1.30 PM and not before that.

• All candidates will have to go through the biometric verification process as per NTA NEET guidelines.

• Candidates will have to sign the attendance sheet in front of the invigilator once inside the exam hall.

• Candidates will be allowed to enter the exam hall only after thorough verification of NEET admit card and ID proof by the authorities.

• Candidates must fill in the OMR sheet after reading all the instructions carefully.

• All candidates must carry 2-3 passport-sized photographs (same as the one pasted on NEET admit card 2022)

• Candidates must not enter the exam hall with any barred items. Kindly note that there will be jammers in the premises to restrict communication through electronic devices. Anybody caught in possession of prohibited items will be barred from taking the NEET exam. 

NEET 2022 Syllabus

The syllabus for NTA NEET is vast and majorly covers chapters and topics from the 10th and 12th Science stream. Students are advised to look out for the important chapters from all three subjects- Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in NEET 2022 Syllabus. You can check the NEET 2022 syllabus when preparing for the exam to ensure you do not miss out on an important topic last minute. 

NEET 2022 Syllabus – Physics 

For many students who are preparing for NEET 2022 find the Physics syllabus to be quite difficult and lengthy. But if aspirants have a proper understanding of the concepts discussed in the chapters, the whole process of learning and scoring good marks becomes easier.

Here is a quick review of the NEET 2022 Physics syllabus for both classes:

NEET 2022 Syllabus – Chemistry

Chemistry section is said to be a scoring section and helps students to attain good marks. Here is the Chemistry syllabus for NEET 2022 exam:

NEET 2022 Syllabus – Biology

NEET Biology is divided into two section of Zoology and Botany for the exam. Students can check the NEET Exam Biology syllabus given by the NTA in the table below:

NEET 2022 Important Chapters & Topic-wise Weightage

While preparing for NTA NEET, candidates must go through these do or die chapters based on importance and weightage to score a good rank in NEET 2022 exam. 

NEET 2022 Physics - Important Chapters & Topic-wise Weightage 

Now that you have gone through the syllabus, let’s take a look at the important chapters in Physics section and their weightage for NEET exam 2022:

NEET 2022 Chemistry - Important Chapters & Topic-wise Weightage 

Just like Physics, students also need to have a good idea of which chapters in Chemistry have more weightage than others in order to score good marks in the NEET 2022 exam. We have divided Chemistry into three sections for ease of understanding.

Physical Chemistry

Check out the important chapters and their respective weightage for Physical Chemistry:

Inorganic Chemistry

Check out the important chapters and their respective weightage for Inorganic Chemistry:

Organic Chemistry

Check out the important chapters and their respective weightage for Organic Chemistry:

NEET 2022 Biology - Important Chapters & Topic-wise Weightage 

The number of important units in Biology are higher in number and students need to address them as per the table given below:

NEET 2022 Exam pattern

As per the latest NTA NEET exam pattern, the number of questions was increased from 180 to 200 but the number of questions to be attempted was 180. Every subject is divided into two sections – Section A (containing 35 questions) and Section B (containing 15 questions). From Section B, candidates are to answer 10 questions from 15 questions. The NEET question paper is available in 13 languages. The duration of the exam and marking scheme remains unchanged.

Here is a tabular form of the NEET exam pattern:

According to National Medical Commission (NMC), the exam pattern for NEET 2022 provides a choice in Section B for every subject.

Here are the details:

Each subject has 2 sections-

• Section A- 35 questions

• Section B- 15 questions

From these 15 questions appearing in section B, any 10 questions need to be attempted by the candidates. This way, the total number of questions and time spent remains the same.

NTA NEET Marking Scheme 2022

Here is the detailed marking scheme for the NEET 2022 exam:

• Every question carries 4 marks and each correct answer will fetch 4 mark

• For each incorrect answer, 1 mark is deducted

• Unanswered or unattempted questions do not receive any marking

• In cases where a question is dropped, all candidates are awarded with 4 marks even if the question remains unattempted

Also Read: NEET 2022 Physics Topic-wise Weightage

NEET 2022 - Best Books for Physics, Chemistry and Biology

While NCERTs are extremely important for students appearing for the exam, here is a comprehensive list of best books for NEET 2022 for each subject that will help students score good marks:

Physics

• Objective Physics Vol 1 and 2 by DC Pandey

• Concepts of Physics by HC Verma

Chemistry

• Physical Chemistry by OP Tendon

• Consice Inorgnaic Chemistry by JD Less

• Practice Book for Physical Chemistry by N Awasthi

Biology

• Biology Vol 1 and 2 by Trueman

• Objective Botany by Ansari

• Objective Biology by Dinesh

NEET 2022 Answer Key

NEET answer key are correct answer choices for all the questions that appear in the exam. NTA released the answer key for NEET on September 7, 2022.

NEET 2022 Result

The NEET result 2022 has been released on September 7, 2022. There are two ways in which students are notified of the result- an official email from NTA, and the official website where login credentials are required (NEET application number and date of birth) in order to download the score card. The scorecard carries All India Rank (AIR), overall scores, percentile and subject wise-marks.

How to check NEET Result? 2022

Candidates can follow these steps to access their NEET result on NTA's official website:

• The exam authority NTA sends the score card to every candidate individually on the registered email address

• Candidates need to check their emails to view the result

• The score card can be downloaded and printed for future use

NEET 2022 Cut-off Marks (Opening and Closing)

Here is the NEET 2022 cutoff along with other cutoffs from the last three years in the table below:

NEET 2022 Reservation Criteria

Aspirants can refer to the below table and be aware of the NEET 2022 seat reservation available for candidates. The NEET seat matrix has been announced on MCC's official website.

NEET 2022 Admission Process

The admission for NEET 2022 is based on the candidate’s score and rank in the entrance exam. Shortlisted candidates have been called for the counselling. Candidates have to submit their choice of filling and pay the counselling fee online within the stipulated time for successful registration.

NEET 2022 Counselling Process

The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) is conducting the counselling rounds through the NEET 2022 scores for 15% of All India counselling quota seats. Counselling for the rest of 85% of state admissions as well as private institutes is organized by the respective state admission committees.

NEET 2022 counselling has started from October 14. Aspirants must follow these steps to register themselves online:

• Login to the mcc.nic.in and enter personal details – name, DOB, Application no. and Roll no. etc. to register

• Pay the requisite counselling fee to complete registration

• Fill in their choice of colleges and courses in order of preference. Aspirants can use the online NEET College Predictor on the CollegeDekho website to narrow down their searches and see if they have a chance of getting through a college. Once decided, freeze or lock the options.

• Await seat allotment by the conducting authority. Keep in mind that seat allocation is based on the preference of the candidate and the availability of seats for that particular category in the chosen institute. 

• Upon receiving a seat allotment, candidates must report to the assigned college along with all relevant documents unless they wish to forfeit their seat. 

NTA NEET is a national-level entrance test for candidates who are willing to pursue various medical degrees like MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH (BAMS, BUMS, BHMS, etc.) taught in all government and private colleges in India conducted by National Testing Agency or NTA.

Stay tuned for all NEET latest news and updates at CollegeDekho! If you have any queries, feel free to get on a call with us at 1800-572-877. We will be happy to help!

Good Luck!