NEET Exam Date: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the schedule for NEET UG exam dates 2024, starting with the exam for May 5, 2024. NTA has released the official brochure of NEET 2024 on neet.ntaonline.in. Additionally, key dates such as the application form release, last date of application, admit card release, and result declaration have been unveiled. The NEET 2024 application form became available on February 9, 2024, with the deadline for submission set for March 9, 2024.

Candidates can expect the release of the NEET 2024 admit card tentatively in the first week of May 2024, approximately three to four days before the examination date. Following the conclusion of the exam, the provisional answer keys for NEET 2024 will be published within a month, likely around the first week of June 2024. The final answer keys and the NEET 2024 result will be declared on June 14, 2024.

Q: When is the NEET 2024 exam scheduled to take place?

Ans: NEET 2024 exam is set to be conducted on May 5, 2024, from 2 PM to 5.20 PM (IST). The exam will be held across 554 cities in India and abroad. Approximately 20 lakh candidates are expected to participate. Given the high competition, the difficulty level of the exam is anticipated to be higher compared to previous years. NEET exam is a paper-pencil based test (PBT) consisting of 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), out of which candidates must attempt 180. The total marks for the exam are 720.

NEET 2024 Exam Dates

Note: NTA has specified these dates in the information brochure.

Q: What are the timings for the NEET 2024 examination?

Ans: The NEET exam duration is three hours and 20 minutes, starting at 2:00 PM and concluding at 5:20 PM according to Indian Standard Time (IST). However, for international centers, timings may vary according to local schedules. NEET exam is a continuous test without breaks, and candidates must report to the exam center at least one hour before the exam. Exiting the exam hall before the designated duration is not allowed.

NEET 2024 Exam Dates Overview

Here is an overview of the key dates for NEET 2024:

• 09 Feb ’24 – 09 Mar ’24: NEET 2024 Application Process (ONGOING)
• Apr ’24: NEET 2024 Application Correction (TENTATIVE)
• May ’24: NEET 2024 Admit Card (TENTATIVE)
• 05 May ’24: NEET 2024 Exam
• Jun ’24: NEET 2024 Answer Key Release (TENTATIVE)
• 14 Jun ’24: NEET 2024 Result

FAQs Regarding NEET 2024 Important Dates:

Q: By when should I pay the NEET 2024 application fee?

Ans: The last date for NEET 2024 application fee payment is March 9, 11.50 PM. It’s crucial to complete the application process by paying the fee, as an incomplete process renders the candidate ineligible for the exam. After fee payment, candidates should save and print the NEET 2024 application confirmation slip for future reference.

Q: Will the NEET 2024 application form submission deadline be extended?

Ans: NTA released the NEET 2024 application form on February 9, 2024. The application window closes on March 9, 2024. While the deadline may be extended by a few days, such decisions depend on factors like student requests or technical issues.

Q: Is there a possibility of NEET 2024 exam being delayed?

Ans: NEET exam 2024 is set for May 5, 2024, a date announced by NTA on September 19, 2023. Delays are unlikely, as NTA considers various factors including exam schedules and academic calendars.

Q: Can I expect any change in the NEET exam date 2024?

Ans: The NEET 2024 exam date, finalized by NTA on September 19, 2023, is unlikely to change unless unavoidable circumstances arise.

Q: Will NEET 2024 be conducted twice in 2024?

Ans: NTA has confirmed that NEET 2024 will be conducted once in a paper-pencil mode. Earlier considerations of conducting it twice a year have been discarded.