NEET UG 2024 Exam Schedule Released: Key Dates for Results, Answer Key, Registration, Re-Exam, and Counselling

The NTA conducted the NEET 2024 retest on June 23, 2024, for the 1,563 candidates who had initially received grace marks. The results of this retest were announced on July 1, 2024. On June 28, 2024, the NTA released the provisional answer keys and OMR sheets for the NEET 2024 retest. Candidates had until 11 PM on June 29, 2024, to submit any challenges. The final answer key for the NEET 2024 re-exam was subsequently released on June 30, 2024.

The NEET 2024 Result was announced on June 4, 2024, along with the final answer keys released by the NTA. There has, however, been controversy surrounding the results, which has led candidates to demand a re-NEET in 2024. The NTA Special Committee has declared approximately 1,563 candidate’s ineligible who received grace marks.

The table below for the comprehensive schedule of the NEET 2024 exam:

NEET UG 2024 Application Form

The NEET application form was made available online on February 9, 2024. Originally, the application deadline was set for March 9, 2024, but it has been extended to March 16, 2024, until 10:50 PM, with the application fee payment deadline extended to 11:50 PM on the same day. The NTA has reopened the registration and application window for NEET 2024 from April 9 to April 10, 2024 in response to stakeholder requests. Additionally, a correction facility was provided from March 18 to March 20, 2024, until 11:50 PM, and again from April 10 to April 15, 2024. The NTA also reopened the application correction facility specifically for photographs from April 25 to April 26, 2024, until 11:59 PM.

NEET Eligibility Criteria 2024

Understanding the eligibility criteria for NEET UG 2024 is essential for all aspirants aiming to take this competitive medical entrance exam. The National Medical Commission (NMC) has updated the NEET 2024 eligibility requirements. According to the revised criteria, candidates who have studied or are currently studying Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as additional subjects are now eligible to appear for NEET 2024.

Until last year, only students who studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects were permitted to appear for the exam. However, in response to court orders, the NMC has revised the NEET UG 2024 eligibility criteria. Candidates who have completed 10+2 or its equivalent with subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English are eligible to appear in NEET-UG, according to the official notice released by the NMC.

NEET UG Admit Card 2024

The NEET 2024 admit card for the retest became available on June 20, 2024. Previously, the NTA had released the admit card for the original NEET 2024 on May 2, 2024, just three days before the exam date. It is crucial to carry the NEET UG admit card to the exam centre and retain it until the completion of the counselling process.

Re-NEET Exam Date 2024

The re-examination for 1,563 candidates, known as Re-NEET 2024, took place on June 23, 2024. This special exam session was organized due to specific circumstances affecting the original NEET 2024, which was conducted on May 5, 2024, from 2 PM to 5:20 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). The original exam spanned multiple designated centers across India and overseas locations, adhering to strict guidelines set by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to ensure fairness and integrity in the examination process.

NEET UG 2024 Answer Key

The NEET 2024 provisional answer keys and OMR response sheets for the retest were made available by the NTA on June 28, 2024. Candidates had until June 29, 2024, 11 PM to raise challenges. In contrast, for the original test, the NTA released its provisional answer key on May 30, 2024. Challenges against these keys and OMR sheets could be submitted until June 1, 2024, 11 AM. The final answer keys for both the re-exam and the original test were published on June 30, 2024, and June 4, 2024, respectively. On the exam day, unofficial answer keys were also released by experts from leading coaching institutes.

NEET UG Result 2024

The NEET 2024 re-examination results were announced by NTA on July 1, 2024, slightly delayed from the scheduled date. Earlier, NTA had unexpectedly declared the main NEET 2024 results on June 4, 2024, a full 10 days ahead of the originally anticipated date. Alongside the results, NTA also released the NEET 2024 cutoff scores, both in the scorecards and through an official press release, providing candidates with comprehensive information about their performance in the exam.

NEET UG Counselling 2024

The NEET UG 2024 counselling process is slated to commence in the third week of July 2024, marking the start of a comprehensive journey for aspiring medical students. Expected to span three to four months, the counselling phase will play a pivotal role in determining the allocation of seats across various medical and dental colleges in India. Following the release of NEET 2024 scorecards, NTA's involvement will conclude, passing the baton to respective state and central counselling authorities to oversee the selection and admission processes based on merit and candidate preferences.

NEET UG Exam Dates: FAQs:

Q1. NTA will conduct NEET 2024 again?

Ans: According to the Supreme Court's ruling on June 13, 2024, the Centre has invalidated the scores of 1,563 candidates who received grace marks in NEET 2024. These candidates were provided with an opportunity to reappear for the exam, which took place on June 23, 2024. The results of this re-exam are expected to be declared by June 30, 2024. The results of candidates who chose not to retake the examination will be based on the results of the original exam on May 5 without any grace marks.

Q2. When was the NEET 2024 admit card released?

Ans: The NTA organized a re-conducted NEET 2024 exam on June 23 for 1,563 candidates who received grace marks due to time loss at their exam centers. For these candidates, the NEET 2024 admit cards were issued on June 20, 2024. For the re-NEET 2024 exam, NTA did not issue city notification slips.