NEET 2020 student reaction and exam analysis, this article will help the test-takers evaluate their performance and the future aspirants to prepare better for the examination.
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) was conducted on September 13. The examination was conducted in an offline mode. The National Testing Agency (NTA) claims that nearly 90 per cent of those who had applied for the examination were present at the exam centres on September 13. To get a closer picture of this examination, the correspondents of Shiksha.com visited three different exam centres in different parts of the country.
On speaking to the candidates after the examination, we could understand that the examination was conducted while taking care of the COVID-19 protocols. The students also shared their analysis of the NEET question paper. Read on to know more about NEET 2020 student reaction and exam analysis.
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- Difficulty level of NEET 2020 question paper
- Which section was the most difficult?
- Which topic had the most number of questions?
- Time management during NEET 2020 exam
- COVID-19 arrangements at exam centres
Difficulty level of NEET 2020 question paper
Most of the students have rated NEET 2020 as moderate to difficult. They also expressed that were expecting the examination to be easy, given the current circumstances. However, only a small fraction of students found the examination easy.
Which section was the most difficult?
According to most students, Physics section was the toughest. Chemistry section was moderate and Biology was easy.
Which topic had the most number of questions?
According to the NEET exam analysis by students, the most number of questions in Biology section were from Ecology and Human Physiology. The Physics section was dominated by the questions from Class 12 syllabus. This section also had the most number of numerical questions. Chemistry had a lot of theory-based questions.
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Time management during NEET 2020 exam
Most candidates said that they could easily complete the question paper within time. They felt that the time was sufficient. But, they also pointed out that the Physics section was lengthy and consumed most of their time.
COVID-19 arrangements at exam centres
The entire controversy around the NEET exam this year was regarding the precautions that NTA would take on the exam day. After the examination was over, most students agreed that NTA had taken enough precautions inside the test centre. However, they emphasised that social distancing was seldom followed outside the exam centre.
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We also wanted to capture the thoughts of the parents who brought their children to the exam centres. They have been the biggest support for these students during COVID-19 times.
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The official NEET answer key will be released by NTA in the third week of September 2020. NEET result is expected to be announced by the last week of September 2020.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
Here is the table below showing some of the top BSc Nursing college without NEET in Delhi NCR, along with their tuition fees.
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Amity University, Gurugram | INR 7.52 lakh |
| Sharda School of Nursing Science & Research | INR 11.08 lakh |
| SGT University, Gurgaon | INR 13 lakh |
| Holy Family College of Nursing | INR 2.4 lakh |
| SVSU - Swami Vivekanand Subharti University | INR 9.95 lakh |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
In many cases, yes. Some sources say NEET is not compulsory for BPT in Karnataka. Many private colleges admit students on 12th marks. Government and counselling seats may follow a different process. Rules change every year, so read the latest notice before you apply.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Not always. While NEET is common, several Karnataka colleges also accept KCET scores, and some even offer direct admission based on 12th marks. This is different from MBBS, where NEET is compulsory everywhere. So if you missed NEET or didn't score well, you still have other routes into a good nursin
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The Kerala NEET UG Counselling Round 3 was conducted from September 16 to September 26. The deadline for candidates to report and join their allotted college/seat was October 1.
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered a week ago
Yes, NEET UG is compulsory for any MBBS admission in India, including Bhopal. There is no other entrance exam or backdoor route allowed legally. After NEET, admission happens either via AIIMS-specific counselling or MP state counselling. Management quota seats also require a valid NEET score first.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Hi.
Yes. You can do many paramedical/allied-health courses in Chennai without NEET.
For Tamil Nadu, the Directorate of Medical Education and Research has a separate admission process for Allied and Healthcare (AHS) UG degree courses, distinct from MBBS/BDS admission. The 2026–27 admission notification
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Scholar-Level 17
Answered a week ago
Students need to attain a rank of at least 1746 in the NEET exam if they belong to the General AI category. The AIIMS Bathinda NEET Cutoff 2026 is released in the form of ranks. Candiates can check the table below to know the maximum rank required for other categories.
| Category | AIIMS Bathinda NEET Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| General | 1746 |
| OBC | 2185 |
| SC | 18819 |
| ST | 28998 |
| EWS | 2928 |
| PwD | 118549 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Most B.Sc Nursing programmes in Uttar Pradesh do require a NEET UG score for admission. Some diploma-level or Post Basic Nursing programmes may accept students through separate state entrance tests instead. Private colleges sometimes have their own entrance criteria too. It's best to check each coll
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Possibly yes, if your college accepts the separate MH B.Sc Nursing CET exam. Not every student needs to clear NEET to get a nursing seat in Maharashtra. Some private institutes rely purely on this state-level test. So a weak NEET score doesn't automatically close the door on nursing.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Admission to medical and dental courses (like MBBS and BDS) in India is strictly based on your NEET rank and score not on your 12th grade board exam marks.
When you qualify for NEET and attend the counseling process you must carry the following documents in original along with photocopies:
NEET Admit
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Contributor-Level 10