NEET 2024 (Exam Over) Live Updates: Question Paper Analysis, Answer Key, Expected Cutoff

There was multiple papers were rotating on telegram as well as on Twitter a day before and today as well before the NEET 2024 exam. However most of such news were not relevant

NEET 2024 Physic question paper was compratively difficult and questions which were asked in the exam were lengthy. 

As per experts this year NEET 2024 cutoff can be around 600 marks. 

NEET 2024 paper was conducted for the following sets:  

(Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5, Q6), (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R), (S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6), (T1, T2, T3, T4, T5,T6)

According to the students, the difficulty level of the exam was moderate to tough. Biology was the easiest subject followed by Chemistry and Physics. 

The NEET 2024 exam was concluded at 5.20 PM. After submitting the papers, candidates were allowed to exit the centre.

Exactly half an hour or 30 minutes are left for the NEET 2024 exam to conclude at 5.20 PM. By now, candidates are most likely to have completed the questions planned for attempt and are cross-checking and undergoing revision at this moment. 

The table below presents the marking scheme of NEET 2024.

The exact ratio of Class 11 and 12 syllabus in NEET 2024 will be revealed after the exam is concluded and the analysis is out. For now, we bring last year's NEET weightage of Class 11 and 12 in Physics, Chemistry and Biology in the below table.

Candidates have to sign twice on the NEET 2024 Attendance Sheet at the specified place, the first time immediately after the commencement of the examination and the second time while handing over the NEET 2024 Answer Sheet to the Invigilator. The candidates are also required to put the Thumb impression in the space provided on the Attendance Sheet.

There will not be any breaks in the NEET 2024 exam. It would be a continuous process for 200 minutes. In case candidates need a bio-break, they must take permission from the invigilator and it would be granted based on the invigilator's discretion. Moreover, the biometric checking and attendance will be retaken by the invigilators once they are back. 

There are exactly two hours left for the exam to conclude. It is estimated that candidates must have completed at least one section or subject by now. They must complete the rest of the questions soon and focus on revision. 

NTA conducts the NEET exam only once a year. Even though students and stakeholders are demanding to conduct NEET twice a year, similar to JEE Main, NTA has denied the possibility to conduct the exam more than once for one academic year. 

Candidates should allot one minute for each question. In case they get stuck with a question, they should leave it and come back later to retry it.They must also ensure that at least 15 minutes are reserved for revision. 

NEET is the largest medical entrance test in India. Every year there is a significant rise in the number of NEET applicants. The data for the past four years has been depicted in the table given below. 

Over 24 lakh candidates have registered for NEET 2024 exam. Hence, it is estimated that over 22 lakh candidates will be appearing for the exam. 

The NEET 2024 exam begins exactly at 2 PM, as per the Indian Standard Time (IST), as per the schedule set by NTA. 

Yes, candidates can carry their personal transparent water bottles inside the exam hall. Given the soaring temperature and heatwaves, students are advised to keep themselves hydrated before and during the NEET 2024 exam. 

Entry to the NEET 2024 exam centres closes exactly at 1.30 PM. No candidates will be allowed entry henceforth and the exam will begin at 2 PM sharp. 

In case a question is wrong in the NEET 2024 question paper, then NTA will award four marks. NTA has clarified by saying, "If a question is found to be incorrect or the Question is dropped then Four marks (4) will be awarded to all those who have attempted the question. The reason could be due to human error or technical error." 

The gates at the NEET 2024 exam centres will close at 1.30 PM sharp. All candidates must ensure that they reach the exam centre before the stipulated time to avoid last-minute hassle. 

Candidates need to follow the instructions given below at the NEET 2024 exam centre:

• Candidates have to report to the NEET exam centre at the 'reporting time' mentioned on the admit card.
• The last entry into the NEET 2024 exam centre hall will be at 1.30 pm.
• They should not carry prohibited items such as geometry/ pencil box, calculator, log table, slide ruler, any paper or textual material, bags, electronic items, mobile phones, etc.
• Test-takers are not allowed to carry any eatables inside the NEET exam centre. However, diabetic students are allowed to carry fruits/ sugar tablets.
• Candidates should leave the NEET test centre one by one and must wait for their turn to avoid crowding outside the centre
• Candidates are also advised to visit the NEET exam centre 2024 a day before the examination to avoid delays on the exam day and to get familiar with the location.

Candidates will not be allowed to enter the Examination Centre after 1:30 PM. Therefore, they should leave home well in advance taking into consideration various factors such as traffic, location of the Centre and weather conditions, etc.

A seat with a roll number will be allotted to each candidate in the NEET 2024 exam centre. Candidates must find out and occupy their allotted seats. If a candidate is found appearing in the Examination from a seat or room other than the allotted one, the candidature shall be cancelled.

NEET 2024 aspirants start reaching the centre accompanied by their parents or guardians. While some candidates prefer to go inside, others decide to stay outside for last-minute revision.

As per the exam day schedule announced by the NTA, the NEET 2024 exam centre gates opened at 11.30 AM. Several candidates have already reached the centre. They have been asked to create a queue outside the centre.

Ahead of the NEET 2024 exam day, a video was circulated on social media platforms indicating paper leak. However, there is no substantial evidence or report about it. Hence, candidates are suggested not to pay heed to such rumours and focus on the exam. 

A few hours before the NEET 2024 exam, students resort to sharing hilarious memes on social media platforms to express their thoughts and conditions. Take a look at some of them.

Experts have suggested that candidates should not take more than a minute for each question. They should start with the Biology section followed by Chemistry and Physics. Within the Chemistry subject, they should start with the Inorganic Chemistry followed by Organic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry. 

Several states have received heat wave warnings, it is advised that students or NEET 2024 candidates take adequate precautions on the day of the exam. They should take ample water to stay hydrated and eat light and nutritious food before leaving for the exam centre. They are also suggested to wear light-coloured clothes, carry a transparent water bottle, along with an umbrella or hat/cap (to be kept outside the exam hall).

As just a few hours are left for the NEET 2024 exam, candidates are suggested to focus on the following areas:

• Revise all the important chapters and topics
• Go through important formulae and steps to solve a question
• Chalk out the exam taking strategy
• Speak to your teachers to seek last minute advice and blessings
• Take proper food and water to be prepared for the big day
• Arrange the NEET 2024 admit card and photo identity card, photographs, at one place to not miss out any mandatory documents
• Leave for the exam centre well in advance

Students are advised to keep in mind the following factors while chalking out the time management and exam-taking strategy:

• As soon as you get the NEET question paper, mark the questions you want to attempt
• Start with your strong section
• Do not take more than two minutes to solve a question
• First solve the questions and write the correct answer option on the rough sheet before marking the circle on the OMR sheet
• Do proper rough work or calculations on the sheet provided and submit it along with the test booklet
• Keep at least 15 minutes for revision
• Do not mark more than two answer options.

After submitting the answer sheets, candidates need to maintain proper discipline and decorum and follow the below instructions while leaving the centre.

• Candidates must remain seated and wait for instructions from the invigilator
• During exit, invigilators will allow candidates to leave the hall one at a time
• Candidates will have to hand over the duly filed admit card and the OMR sheet to the invigilator on their way out
• Candidates must dispose of their masks and gloves outside the examination centre, pedal push bins will be provided for the same.

Regarding the bio-breaks or toilet breaks during NEET 2024 exam, NTA has stated, "No Bio-breaks will be allowed during the first one hour after the beginning of the exam and the last half an hour of the exam. Apart From the biometric attendance and frisking at entry, candidates will be frisked and biometric attendance will be taken again on entry from bio-break/toilets break."

If candidates are wearing a customary dress, they need to report at the allotted Examination centre latest by 12:30 pm on the day of the examination. 

Candidates will have to report to the NEET 2024 centre by 1 PM. The entry gates will open at 11.30 AM. No candidates will be allowed entry after 1.30 PM.

NTA has stated that Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of NEET 2024 applicants followed by Maharashtra and Rajasthan. 

Over 24 lakh candidates have registered for NEET 2024 exam. Hence, it is expected that over 22 lakh candidates will be appearing for the exam.

The NEET 2024 exam is scheduled to be held today, May 5, 2024, from 2 PM to 5.20 PM. The exam will be held across India and abroad. 

If candidates are wearing a customary dress, they need to report at the allotted Examination centre latest by 12:30 pm on the day of the examination. 

The accepted photo identity cards include the following:

• PAN Card
• Driving License
• Voter ID
• Class 12 Board Exam Admit Card or Registration Card
• Passport
• Aadhaar Card (with photograph)
• E-Aadhaar
• Ration Card
• Aadhaar Enrollment Number with photo

Candidates will have to produce actual identity cards. Scanned copies or photographs clicked on mobile phones will not be accepted.

The following table brings the official and other tentative NTA NEET 2024 exam dates.

The following table enlists the key features and highlights of NEET UG 2024.

Know the details of the NEET 2024 exam pattern in the table below.

The following table indicates the sections of the NEET exam pattern, NEET subject list, NEET subject-wise weightage, and the distribution of marks.

NTA will use Artificial Intelligence or AI in multiple ways to ensure fair conduct of NEET 2024, devoid of malpractices. Describing the same, NTA has stated:

a. NTA uses AI based real time analytical tools & technologies to map likely/potential use of unfair means /cheating behaviour by candidates at all centres, both during and post exams.  

b. CCTV recordings are analyzed using AI technologies to confirm malpractice with evidence.

c. NTA catches the likely cheaters through Artificial Intelligence-based tools.

d. Suspicious candidates are identified through AI-based tools, even after the examination.

e. NEET 2024 examination centres are continuously monitored through artificial intelligence-enabled systems to ensure the integrity of the examination process. 

Candidates have to mark their responses on the OMR sheet of NEET. Candidates must, therefore, be careful while marking their answers on the NEET OMR sheet. It is often seen that students make silly mistakes while filling the bubbles on their OMR sheets. A few important pointers related to the OMR sheet of NEET are given below, these will help students mark their responses better.

• Blue or black ballpoint pens will be provided to the students at the NEET exam centres. Students are not allowed to carry a pen to the centre and have to mark their responses using the pen provided at the centre only.The correct way to mark the response is to fill the entire bubble. This will be considered a valid response.
• If a bubble is semi-filled, it will not be considered a valid response. Such responses will not be graded.
• The marking must be confined to the circle only. Smudging or overfilled circles will not be graded.

The table below brings the marking scheme of NEET.

The total marks in the NEET exam is 720. Each question carries four marks and there is a negative marking of one mark for each wrong answer. 

In case there are multiple answers marked for one answer, in the NEET answer booklet, there is a chance that the answer will not be considered for evaluation, even if one of the selected answers is correct. Hence, candidates are advised to be careful in marking the answers on the OMR sheet of NEET 2024. 

The total number of questions in NEET is 200. Out of this, candidates will have to attempt 180 questions. While all 35 questions are mandatory in Section A of each subject, in Section B, 10 out of 15 questions have to be attempted. 

Candidates must not indulge or engage in any of the following activities on the day of the exam: 

• Do not sign on the admit card in the absence of the invigilators. 
• Do not carry any barred items as specified on the admit card or in the NEET 2024 information bulletin. 
• Do not get carried away by what others are doing.
• Do not engage in any conversation with the other students seated in the examination hall.
• Do not take any seat which is not assigned to the roll number.
• Do not waste your time on a question if you do not know the answer. Skip to the next question and come back to the difficult ones after you have completed all the other questions.
• Do not practice any unfair means.

NTA has laid down the following rules for NEET 2024 test takers against malpractices during the exam. Candidates are prohibited to do the following:

a) Using someone to write the examination (impersonation) or preparing material for copying;
b) Breaching examination rules or any direction issued by NTA in connection with the conduct of the NEET (UG) - 2024 examination from time to time.
c) Assisting other candidates to engage in malpractices, giving or receiving assistance directly or indirectly of any kind or attempting to do so;
d) Writing questions or answers on any material other than the answer sheet given by the Centre Superintendent for writing answers.
e) Tearing of the Answer Sheet, any page of the test booklet, etc.
f) Contacting or communicating or trying to do so with any person, other than the Examination Staff, during the examination time in the Examination Centre.
g) Taking away the answer sheet (Original OMR/Office Copy of OMR) out of the examination hall/room.
h) Taking away the NEET 2024 Admit Card out of the examination hall/room.
i) Smuggling out of Question Paper or its part or smuggling out answer sheet or part thereof.
j) Threatening any of the officials connected with the conduct of the examination or threatening any of the candidates.
k) Using or attempting to use any other undesirable method or means in connection with the examination.
l) Manipulation and fabrication of online documents viz. admit card, rank letter, self-declaration, etc.
m) Forceful entry/exit in/from the Examination Centre/Hall.
n) Use or attempted use of any electronic device after entering the Examination Centre;
o) Affixing/uploading of wrong/morphed photographs on the application form/admit card/proforma.
p) Erasing or obliterating any information printed on the OMR Answer Sheet.
q) Providing incorrect information and/or overwriting of the Roll No./ Test Booklet No. / own Name of the Candidate / Father’s Name / Mother’s Name / own Signature, on the OMR Answer Sheet.

After receiving the NEET 2024 question paper on the exam day, candidates are advised to confirm that the medium of the question paper is the same as what they had opted for. Moreover, they must check and ensure that the Test Booklet contains as many pages as are written on the top of the cover page. In case there is a mismatch, they must report it to the invigilators immediately and get the correct question paper and test booklet.

Candidates will not be allowed to take tea, coffee, cold drinks or snacks, etc. inside the NEET 2024 exam centre or hall. Smoking inside or around the test centre will also be strictly prohibited.

Apart from the permissible items such as the NEET 2024 admit card, photo identity card and photographs, etc. candidates will not be allowed to carry any other belongings, including the stationary items. Hence, the centre authorities will provide ballpoint pens to fill the OMR sheets. Candidates are advised to check the pen before starting the exam. In case the pen is dysfunctional, they should report it to the invigilators and request for its replacement.

Inside the exam hall, candidates will be provided NEET 2024 question paper and an OMR sheet wherein they will have to mark the correct answer options with a blue or black ballpoint pen. Centre authorities will provide the pen or any other stationary items required to attempt the exam.

The Scribe will help the Candidate in reading the questions and/or mark the answers as per the directions of the Candidate. A Scribe will NEITHER explain the questions NOR suggest any solutions. NTA states, "If it is found at any stage that a candidate has availed the services of a Scribe and/or availed the compensatory time, but does not possess the extent of disability that warrants the use of a Scribe and/or grant of compensatory time, the candidate will be excluded from the process of evaluation, ranking, counselling, and admission. In case such a candidate has already been admitted to any Institution, the admission of the candidate will be cancelled."

According to NTA, blank paper sheets for rough work will not be provided in the NEET 2024 exam. Rough work should be done in the space provided for this purpose in the NEET 2024 Test Booklet only. "Failure to do so may result in the non-evaluation of your answers," NTA said. 

A seat with a roll number will be allotted to each candidate. Candidates must find out and occupy their allotted seats. If a candidate is found appearing in the Examination from a seat or room other than the allotted one, the candidature shall be cancelled.

The NTA believes in the sanctity and fairness of conducting the examination, however, it also believes in the sensitivity involved in frisking (girl) candidates and will issue comprehensive instructions accordingly to the staff and other officials at the Examination Centres. The frisking of the female candidates will be done inside a closed enclosure by female staff only.

In case a candidate, who is a diabetic, falls sick during the NEET 2024 exam, exam centre authorities will take care of him or her. "The candidates, suffering from Diabetes, may be taken care of at the Centre as per the instructions issued by NTA," mentions the NEET 2024 information bulletin.

Wearing face mask and hand gloves and carrying 50 ml hand sanitisers was compulsory during the COVID-19 period. However, since last year, these items are not allowed inside the NEET exam centres.

Candidates will be checked at the entry point of the NEET 2024 exam centre by security professionals. They will be frisked and checked with a handheld metal detector. In case any barred item is found, they will have to leave those before entering. They will be allowed entry after verifying their identity and candidature through the NEET 2024 admit card and photo identity card.

The following exam day guidelines will have to be followed by the NEET takers. 

1. The exam centre for NEET 2024 will open at 11:30 am. No candidate will be allowed to enter the examination hall before 11:30 am.
2. The last entry into the examination hall will be at 1:30 pm. No candidate will be allowed to enter the examination hall past 1:30 pm.
3. Candidate must carry the NEET 2024 admit card—duly signed by a parent/guardian and a postcard-sized photograph must be affixed on it—along with a valid photo ID proof and a passport-sized photograph on the exam day.
4. He/she must produce the admit card of NEET 2024 on demand.
5. It is mandatory to undergo security procedures, such as body scanners and frisking. Candidates are thus advised to cooperate with the security personnel present at the exam centre.
6. Candidates who intend to use their own scribe must carry a ‘Letter of Undertaking’ to the exam centre.
7. Candidates will not be allowed to leave the examination hall before 5:20 pm
8. All those appearing for the examination must note that the attendance sheet has to be signed twice, the first time right after the examination begins and the second time while handing over the answer sheet. Any candidate who fails to sign twice will be considered absent.

Candidates are barred from carrying the following items at the exam centre. 

• Stationery items such as test-based material (written/printed), papers, notes, Pencil box, pouches, geometry box, pen, scale/ruler, eraser, etc.
• Electronic devices such as calculators, cameras, electronic pens, scanners, etc.
• Accessories such as bags, belts, caps, goggles, wallets, etc.
• Devices used for communication such as mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth, fitness bands, earphones, pagers, etc.
• Any ornaments (both metallic/non-metallic) such as earrings, nose pins, piercings, etc.
• Eatables (packed or home-cooked), thermos, water bottles, etc.

NTA has laid down the following information for candidates belonging to the Persons with Disability (PwD) category candidates:

• For PwD candidates opting for Scribe service, NTA will provide the scribes and candidates will not be allowed to bring their own Scribe.
• PwD category candidates will be provided an additional duration of 1 hour and 5 minutes irrespective of opting for the Scribe facility.
• Candidates must bring a PwD Certificate issued by the Competent Authority if claiming relaxation under the PwD category.

Candidates who will not be able to follow the dress code for NEET 2024 due to religious beliefs have to mention the same while filling the application form for NEET 2024. Such candidates had to select the 'Customary Dress' option while filling the NEET application form 2024. Those opting to wear the customary dress have to report at least an hour early for proper frisking and security procedures. In such cases, candidates need to reach the exam centre by 12.30 pm so that there is sufficient time for proper security checks without any inconvenience to the candidate while maintaining the sanctity of the exam.

Female candidates have to follow the following guidelines regarding the NEET 2024 dress code on exam day:

• Similar to the dress code of NEET for male candidates, female candidates are also advised to wear half-sleeve t-shirts/shirts/kurta.
• Long sleeves and fancy-sleeved clothing is not permitted.
• Clothing should be simple and should not have elaborate embroidery, buttons, frills, etc.
• Metallic/non-metallic jewellery has to be avoided.
• Slippers, sandals or low heels are allowed but closed shoes are not allowed.
• Candidates are advised to wear open sandals or slippers.

For male candidates appearing for NEET 2024, NTA has stated the following guidelines regarding dress code:

• According to the dress code of NEET for male aspirants, long or full-sleeve shirts/ t-shirts are not allowed
• Clothes should be simple and should not have zips, pockets, huge buttons, etc.
• Male aspirants can wear simple trousers/pants.
• Layers of clothing and kurta pyjamas should also be avoided.
• Shoes, boots, or any covered footwear are not allowed. Candidates are advised to wear slippers or open-toed sandals.

The NEET dress code has been laid down by NTA. Owing to the highly competitive exam and to avoid candidates from following any unfair means. Based on the dress code, candidates will have to follow the guidelines given below:

• Light-coloured clothes with long sleeves are not permitted.
• Slippers, and sandals with low heels are permitted. Fully covered shoes are not permitted.
• Shoes/footwear with thick soles and garments with large buttons will not be permitted.

Candidates must ensure to do the following before the NEET 2024 exam starts.

• Visit the NEET 2024 exam centre a day before the examination. This will save time on the day of the examination.
• Follow the NEET dress code on the day of the examination. Not following the dress code may lead to losing time.
• Try to reach the exam centre at least an hour before the exam starts. Reaching the exam centre late may cause chaos and confusion.
• Check the pen provided to you on the exam day before the exam starts.
• Keep an eye on the clock. You might end up spending more time on one section if you don’t keep track of time.
• Mark the answers in the OMR sheet carefully.
• Solve the questions that you are confident about first. Come back to those that you feel are difficult/time-consuming in the end.

Students shall check the below points and avoid them during NEET 2024 exam day: 

Reaching late at the examination centre: Students are suggested to arrive at least 30 minutes before the exam centre opening time. Further, students are advised to visit the NEET 2024 exam centre a day before the exam, if time permits. 

Not carrying admit card: Students must check twice whether or not their NEET 2024 admit card is with them or not. No candidates will be allowed to enter the examination hall without the NEET 2024 hall ticket. 

Starting any new topic: Students shall focus on revising the existing topics instead of starting any new topic during the NEET 2024 exam day. Starting a new topic may lead to confusion during the exam. 

Not following NEET 2024 dress code: Students must ensure they are dressed as per the guidelines issued by NTA. Further, they must ensure they do not carry any piece of paper or any other restricted item in the examination hall. 

Not keeping an eye on the clock: Time management is the key to cracking NEET UG 2024. Hence, students must ensure they do not spend abundant time on a single question.

If candidates are wearing a customary dress, they need to report at the allotted Examination centre latest by 12:30 pm on the day of the examination. 

Candidates will have to report to the NEET 2024 centre by 1 PM. The entry gates will open at 12.30 PM. No candidates will be allowed entry after 1.30 PM.

If candidates are wearing a customary dress, they need to report at the allotted Examination centre latest by 12:30 pm on the day of the examination. The entry process including the security check and frisking will begin an hour in advance compared to regular candidates.

The accepted photo identity cards include the following:

• PAN Card
• Driving License
• Voter ID
• Class 12 Board Exam Admit Card or Registration Card
• Passport
• Aadhaar Card (with photograph)
• E-Aadhaar
• Ration Card
• Aadhaar Enrollment Number with photo

Candidates will have to produce actual identity cards. Scanned copies or photographs clicked on mobile phones will not be accepted.

Candidate should put their signature and paste the Photograph at the appropriate place. They should ensure that their Left-Hand Thumb Impression is clear and not smudged. 

NEET 2024 admit card will come along with a form or Self Declaration Undertaking wherein candidates have to paste their passport and postcard-size photograph and put their left-hand thumb impressions. It is mandatory to bring this form along with the admit card of NEET 2024.

Candidates are permitted to carry the following items or documents at the NEET 2024 exam centres:

a) Personal transparent water bottle.

b) Additional photograph same as uploaded on the NEET 2024Application Form, to be pasted on the Attendance Sheet

c) NEET 2024 Admit Card along with Self Declaration (Undertaking) having Postcard size photograph affixed on the designated space (page 2) downloaded from the NTA website (a clear printout on A4 size paper) duly filled in.

d) Before reaching the Centre, the candidates must enter the required details in the Undertaking in legible handwriting.

e) PwD Certificate and Scribe-related documents, if applicable 

Candidates are also advised to visit the NEET exam centre 2024 a day before the examination to avoid delays on the exam day and to get familiar with the location and plan tomorrow's commute and time to leave for the centre based on the estimated travel time. NTA has also stated, "Candidates are advised to arrive at their designated examination centres in time to complete all pre-examination formalities efficiently. This will facilitate a seamless and orderly conduct of the examination."

The NEET 2024 admit card may have the following types of mistakes which candidates must carefully scrutinise:

• Name as a whole or printing/spelling mistake
• Application Number may be different
• Photograph or signature may be of someone else's
• Personal information such as gender, category, date of birth or PWBD status may be different
• The medium of the NEET 2024 question paper may be different.

In case of any difficulty while downloading the NEET 2024 admit card, candidates can reach out to NTA at the contact details given below. 

Helpline Number: 011-40759000, 011-69227700

Email: neet@nta.ac.in

NTA has stated, "Your downloaded NEET 2024 admit card should prominently display your photograph, signature, and roll number barcode. These details are crucial for identification and verification purposes during the examination. If you find any of these essential elements missing on your admit card, please download your admit card again from the NTA Website i.e. https://exams.nta.ac.in/NEET/ and take a printout."

Candidates need to follow the instructions given below at the NEET 2024 exam centre:

• Candidates have to report to the NEET exam centre at the 'reporting time' mentioned on the admit card.
• The last entry into the NEET 2024 exam centre hall will be at 1.30 pm.
• They should not carry prohibited items such as geometry/ pencil box, calculator, log table, slide ruler, any paper or textual material, bags, electronic items, mobile phones, etc.
• Test-takers are not allowed to carry any eatables inside the NEET exam centre. However, diabetic students are allowed to carry fruits/ sugar tablets.
• Candidates should leave the NEET test centre one by one and must wait for their turn to avoid crowding outside the centre
• Candidates are also advised to visit the NEET exam centre 2024 a day before the examination to avoid delays on the exam day and to get familiar with the location.

Some candidates have expressed their concerns to NTA on social media platform X. They are facing difficulties in downloading or printing their NEET 2024 Admit Cards.

NTA has stated that stringent measures will be taken against any attempt at malpractice during the NEET 2024 exam. Important security measures will be taken through various AI tools, biometric authentication, etc. Take a look at NTA's posts below.

Candidates will have to carry the following documents to the NEET 2024 exam centre:

• NEET 2024 Admit Card along with passport-size photograph affixed on it;
• One passport-size photograph is to be affixed to the Attendance Sheet.
• Valid Original Identity proof, and PwBD certificate, if applicable.
• One Post Card Size (4”X6”) colour photograph with a white background should be pasted on the Self Declaration Undertaking or proforma downloaded with the NEET Admit Card 2024 and should be handed over to the Invigilator at the centre.

Note: Candidates who will not bring the downloaded proforma with a postcard size (4”X6”) photograph pasted and one passport-size photograph will not be allowed to sit in the examination which shall lead to his/her disqualification.

Unlike the previous years, candidates are unable to download the NEET admit card in PDF format. Moreover, upon clicking on the ‘Print’ tab, the message displayed is ‘Candidate Photo/signature is blank, regenerate your Admit Card.’ The solution to this problem is that, instead of clicking on the Print tab, click on the Settings tab of the browser and click on Print.

Several candidates have complained that their NEET 2024 admit cards do not have their photograph or signature printed on the document. In that case, they have to download it again. NTA has stated, "Candidates, ensure your downloaded admit card displays your photo and signature. If not, please redownload it again."

Here we bring the snapshot of the NEET 2024 admit card login window. 

Candidates need to enter their NEET 2024 application number, date of birth and security code to download and print the NEET admit card 2024.

Candidates will have to follow the steps given below to download the NEET 2024 Admit Card:

• Visit the official website of NEET 2024 – ntaonline.in or directly visit https://neet.ntaonline.in/frontend/web/admitcard/index
• Click on the link indicating NEET 2024 admit card
• Enter your Application Number and Password or Date of Birth and Security Code
• Download the NEET admit card PDF file and take multiple printouts

The NEET 2024 exam will be conducted in 557 cities across India and 14 international cities.

The following table brings the NEET 2024 exam pattern overview or highlights.

According to NTA, over 24 lakh candidates have registered for the exam. This is the highest number of NEET applicants in the past years.

The total duration of the exam is 200 minutes, or 3 hours and 20 minutes.

The NEET 2024 exam will be held tomorrow, May 5, 2024, from 2 PM to 5.20 PM.