NEET 2019 – NTA NEET Result, Cut Off, Counselling

NEET 2019 – Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the seat allotment result online. You can check it from the link below. Earlier, the result is announced as a percentile score and cut off. To check it, roll number and date of birth is needed. Those who qualify NEET are called for counselling and seat allocation by MCC. NEET UG 2019 is a national level entrance exam for admission in MBBS/ BDS courses in all the colleges, other than AIIMS and JIPMER. Check more details on National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) from this page.

NEET 2019

A total of 15.19 lakh candidates have applied for the biggest UG medical entrance exam in India. Only AIIMS and JIPMER are exempted from the NEET umbrella, else all the seats are filled as per NEET merit. The 15% All India Quota seats are filled through MCC counselling and remaining seats are allocated in state counselling, on the basis of NEET rank. Check important dates on NEET 2019 from below.

NEET 2019 Result

Candidates can check NEET Result 2019 from ntaneet.nic or the link above. The result is only announced online and in order to check it, the candidates need to enter application number and date of birth. The score ad rank announced in NEET 2019 result is final and candidates cannot get it re-evaluated.

The result of NEET displayed percentile score and 15% All India Quota Rank. The candidates who secured rank, are called for MCC counselling. The state counselling for NEET will be held separately and for it, each state will announce its own merit list on the basis of NEET score and AIR.

NEET 2019 Cut Off

In order to be eligible for admission in the medical programmes for the academic session 2019, it is important for the candidates to obtain a minimum percentile. NTA determines the percentile on the basis of highest marks secured in the All India common merit list in National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test for admission to MBBS/BDS courses. The cut off percentile for NEET is as follows:

NEET 2019 Counselling

The counselling for the eligible candidates is conducted by Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India for counselling of 15% All India Quota Seats, Deemed Universities/Central Universities/Seats of ESIC & AFMC including BHU & AMU and the State Counselling Authorities and Admitting Institutions. At the time of NEET 2019 Counselling, eligibility criteria, self-declaration, etc of the shortlisted candidates is verified. The Admitting Authorities then invite applications for counselling and merit list shall be drawn based on All India Rank by the Admitting Authorities.

The DGHS shall conduct an online counselling for 15% All India Quota Seats, whereas, the 85% seats is filled for admission in State Medical Colleges/ Universities/ Institution/ Private Medical College.

NEET 2019 Reservation Policy

The exam conducting body shall also reserve the following number of seats for different categories as mentioned in the table below.

Notice for Clarification of EWS Category in NEET 2019

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NEET 2019 Revised Exam Date for Odisha Candidates

NEET 2019 Exam Center Change

NEET 2019 Answer Key

NTA releases the NEET 2019 Answer Key and OMR recorded responses at its official website. Candidate has to login using the Application number and Password/ date of birth to download the NEET Answer Key. Apart from NTA, various coaching institutes like Aakash, Careerpoint, Resonance release the answer key for NEET 2019 an hour or two after the exam is over. Candidates can use all these to cross-check their answers and calculate their probable score. This helps them to estimate their chances of qualifying the entrance examination.

To calculate the marks add and deduct marks using the marking scheme for the entrance exam. With the release of the official answer key, applicants also get the opportunity to submit the objection in the NEET 2019 Key. On the basis of the objection raised, corrections are done in the provisional key and a final answer key is released.

NEET 2019 Admit Card

NTA issues NEET admit card in the candidate login. It is issued online, through login on ntaneet.nic.in. On the exam day, candidates have to carry a clear print out of NEET 2019 admit card, only then they are allowed to take the exam. Following details are mentioned on the admit card:

• Roll Number.
• Name.
• Father’s Name.
• Category.
• Sub-Category.
• Photograph.
• Signature.
• Date of Birth.
• Language of Question Paper.
• Name and Address of allotted center.
• Few instructions

NEET 2019 admit card is a mandatory document but with it, candidates also need to carry 1 passport size photograph and 1 authorized photo IDs. The photograph should be the same as that uploaded in the application. ID proof is to be carried in original and can be – PAN card, Voter ID, Driving License, Passport, Ration Card, Aadhaar Card (with photograph), etc. PwD candidates also have to carry, PwD Certificate issued by a competent authority.

NEET 2019 Mock Test

NTA has released the NEET 2019 mock test on the official website. Candidates can take the test and get familiar with the questions and the exam pattern of the paper. The direct link to take the list is also provided below for the sake of candidates.

Mock Test: Click here to take the mock test.

NEET 2019 Exam Pattern

NEET 2019 is a pen and paper examination. It is held in 11 languages and the exam pattern of it is as follows:

• Mode of Exam – Offline i.e. Pen-paper based
• Question Type – Multiple Choice Questions (You are given four options with a single correct answer)
• Language – The entrance exam is conducted in 11 languages which are
  -English
  -Hindi
  -Assamese
  -Bengali
  -Gujarati
  -Kannada
  -Marathi
  -Oriya
  -Tamil
  -Telugu
  -Urdu
• Duration – 03 hours
• Number of Questions – 180
• Subjects for NEET 2019 – The students have to prepare subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany & Zoology)

The distribution of questions in each of these topics is given in the table below.

Marking Scheme for NEET 2019

• For every correct answer, the candidates gets +4 marks
• There is negative marking of 1 marks for each incorrect answer

NEET 2019 Syllabus

The NTA has mentioned that the exam pattern and syllabus for NEET 2019 that is followed same as last year. Furthermore, the syllabus for NEET as specified by NTA consist of the important topics which one must prepare for the test.

NEET 2019 Syllabus for Biology

NEET 2019 Syllabus for Physics 

NEET 2019 Syllabus for Chemistry 

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Best Books for NEET Preparation 2019

To prepare for an entrance exam, selection of the right study material is the key to success. No matter how dedicatedly you prepare for the exam, if you don’t have access to the right study material, you can’t achieve your goal. This study material could be anything, it could be a printed study material, videos, e-books or test series. You can take help of your teachers or mentors for this.

First and foremost, the candidate should have a solid grip on NCERT. Furthermore, you can also refer to the below-given books to cover NEET syllabus 2019.

How to Prepare for NEET 2019?

Here we have given few NEET preparation tips which not only help the candidates to plan an effective strategy for the exam but also helps them to score high marks. NEET is undoubtedly one of the highly competitive medical entrance exam. Every year above 10 lac students apply for NEET and burn the midnight oil to crack the exam. Due to tough competition, candidates applying for the exam have to work hard for NEET preparation. The exam has three sections and in order to crack the exam in the first attempt, candidates need to spend equal time on preparation of all subjects covered in NEET.

Understand in and out of NEET 2019 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

The First and the most important preparation tip for NEET is to have a clear understanding of the exam pattern. You must know what the exam is, how many number of questions are there, what is the mode of the test, what topics are covered, etc. In this way you can strategise your preparation accordingly.

Prepare as per NEET Syllabus only

You must and must only refer to the NEET syllabus only while preparing for it. Go through the complete syllabus for NEET 2019, from the subjects to the topics covered in them. The syllabus for NEET 2019 is vast and to complete it in a limited time, you need to make an effective preparation plan. Having a thorough understanding of NEET syllabus not just help you make an effective study plan but also helps you save precious time on subjects that can be covered quickly and easily. On the basis of the topics covered in the exam and your command on them, you can decide the areas that need more practice than others and can devote more time to them.

Make a Study Plan for NEET Preparation

Now that you are aware about the exam pattern and syllabus for NEET 2019, the next thing to do is to make an effective and result-oriented study plan. When making a study plan for NEET preparation, make sure that you utilize your time wisely and make an effective timetable. Set your long tern and short term goals, calculate the total time available with you for NEET 2019 preparation, check the resources and then make a schedule to study. Plan your weeks in advance by noting down the chapters you want to cover.

Sample of a Time Table for NEET 2019 Preparation

Clear Your Concepts

Many subject experts and toppers have shared that one must have their concepts crystal clear and one of the biggest reason why some students fail in the exam is because their concepts are not clear. It is general that students tend to skip the topics when they are not able to get their doubts cleared. It is like a gamble as you don’t know how many questions can be asked from a topic. Hence, if you have doubt in any section, make sure you go through the topic again and again until you master it. Furthermore, if you still find it difficult to understand it by just reading it, take help of your teachers.

NEET 2019 Test Centers

NTA is conducting the NEET 2019 in 154 test center all over India. The candidates selected the centre city while filling the form and the exam NEET exam center can be allocated through admit card of NEET 2019.

NEET 2019 Application Form

The application process for NEET is over now. The application form for NEET 2019 was available at ntaneet.nic.in. To fill the application, the candidates had to register by submitting the following details:

• Name
• Mother’s Name
• Father’s Name
• Category
• Person with Disabilities
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Nationality
• State of Eligibility (for 15% All India Quota)
• Select Identification Type
• As per selected Identification Type
• Mobile Number
• Email ID

Then the candidates had to fill the application form of NEET 2019 with personal, education, and contact details.

Photograph and Signature: During form filling, candidates also have to upload photograph and signature. These are to be submitted in the prescribed format. The specification for both are as follows:

• The photo should be of 10 kb to 200 kb, in jpg / jpeg format.
• The signature should be of 4 kb to 300 kb, jpg / jpeg format.

Application Fee: Candidates could pay application fee via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, E-Challan, and UPI. The amount of application fee is as follows:

NEET 2019 Application Form Correction

NTA had two NEET application form correction window; one in January and other in May. The window remains open for a limited period of time. Candidates are allowed to make corrections in the application form by logging into their respective accounts. In Jan, NTA informed the candidates about the errors in the images uploaded and details via SMS and e-mail.

Only those candidates who have applied successfully for the NEET exam are eligible to make corrections in their form if any. The candidates are not allowed to edit the following details:

1. State Eligibility (15% AIQ seats)
2. PWD status
3. Gender
4. Category
5. Nationality

NEET 2019 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for NEET 2019 is as follows:

Nationality: The candidates should be Indian National / Non-Resident (NRIs) / Overseas Citizen of India (OCIs) / Persons with Indian Origin (PIOs) & Foreign Nationals.

Age Limit Criteria for NEET 2019: There is a new upper age limit now:

New Age Limit of NEET

• SC has allowed candidates above 25 years of age to apply for NEET 2018.
• The lower age limit is as it was before.

Old Age Limit

• Student must be 17 years old at the time of admission, on or before December 31 of admission year.
• The upper age limit for NEET 2019 is 25 years, as on the date of the examination. SC/ST/OBC and PWD get relaxation of 05 years.

Academic Qualification Details: The education qualification for NEET 2019 is as follows:

• The students should have passed Class 12th or its equivalent examination, from a recognized board.
• The candidate must have passed in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology at the qualifying examination.

Here is a list of other qualifying examinations which are also considered valid for applying for NEET 2019.

• The Intermediate/Pre-degree Examination in Science of an Indian University/Board or other recognized examining body with Physics, Chemistry, Biology /Biotechnology (which shall include the practical test in these subjects) and also English as a compulsory subject can apply for NEET 2019
• The Pre-professional/Pre-medical Examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology & English after passing either the Higher Secondary Examination or the Pre-University or an equivalent examination. The Pre-professional/Pre-medical examination shall include the practical test in these subjects and also English as a compulsory subject
• The first year of the three years degree course of a recognized University with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology including practical tests in these subjects provided the examination is a University Examination and candidate has passed the earlier qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Biotechnology with English at a level not less than a core course
• Those who have studied the B.Sc. Examination from an Indian University provided that he/she has passed the B.Sc. Examination with not less than two of the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany, Zoology)/Bio-technology and further that he/ she has passed the earlier qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
• Students with any other examination which in scope and standard (Last 02 years of 10+2 Study comprising of Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology; Which shall include practical test in these subjects) is found to be equivalent to the Intermediate Science Examination of an Indian University/Board, taking Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology including practical tests in each of these subjects and English.

If you have any questions for NEET 2019, then do let us know in the comment section below.  

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