NEET 2021 may be conducted twice a year: Media Reports

After the Scrapping of AIIMS and JIPMER entrance exam from 2020, Union Ministry of Health is planning to conduct NEET twice a year from 2021. NTA Director Vineet Joshi told The Indian Express that NEET may be held two times in a year, on similar lines as the JEE Main – engineering entrance exam. Joshi also added that currently the planning for this proposal is still at a preliminary state and details are being worked out by the NTA and will be presented by the authorities soon.

How this Proposal Came Out?

He further shared that this proposal to hold NEET twice a year is in response to requests from students as well as teachers. “We have received lots of communication from the students and teachers across the country and are, therefore, thinking of conducting it twice a year, like the JEE Main,” Joshi added. With the inception of NTA in 2018, NEET was supposed to be conducted twice a year in online mode. However, that decision was never implemented because of logistical limitations.

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No Changes in Exam Dates of NEET 2020 Exam

In order to provide clarification on the issue, NTA director also said that as the plan to hold the medical entrance exam is yet in its planning stage, there would be no change to the NEET 2020 exam. He said that the exam dates, pattern and other aspects related to the medical entrance exam will remain unchanged for this year.

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Why hold NEET exam twice a year?

Under the current system, where NEET is only held once a year, missing the exam or failing in the first one would mean that students will end up wasting an entire year. They would have to wait for a complete year before re-attempting NEET exam. With NEET exam being held twice a year, this problem will be resolved for the students. With two attempts available, students will have less pressure upon them to clear the medical entrance exam and in-turn they will be able to attempt the exam more comfortably. Also, after scrapping of AIIMS and JIPMER, NEET will be the single point entry test for MBBS and BDS courses offered across India. Therfore, to accommodate the increased number of candidates and facilitate admission to the increased number of MBBS seats, NEET exam will be held twice in a year.

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Last year, more than 15 candidates had registered for the NEET while about 2 lakh appeared for the AIIMS MBBS. Over 1.4 lakh students appeared for JIPMER MBBS in 2019. This year, the online application process for NEET will begin on December 2, 2019 and ends on December 31, 2019.

Check Complete Schedule for NEET 2020 here: NEET 2020 Exam Date Announced

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No Separate Entrance Exam for AIIMS, JIPMER From 2020 - Only NEET!

Are you an AIIMS or JIPMER aspirant or do you know anyone who is preparing to crack these competitive exams this year? If your answer is yes, we have a crucial news for you! NTA is going to bring the changes in the history of these entrance examinations of the country.

The Union HRD Minister Harsh Vardhan has confirmed that from 2020, admission to all medical colleges including AIIMS and JIPMER will be facilitated through NEET Medical Entrance Exam. And NEET will be organized by National Testing Agency, NTA.

Currently, admissions to all medical colleges except AIIMS and JIPMER (Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research) are done through the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). But from 2020 academic year, NEET will be the only medical entrance exam for UG programs. Aspirants will have to sit for a single entrance examination for getting a seat in medical colleges across the country. The announcement comes after the enactment of National Medical Commission Act.

“This will help set common standards in medical education sector in the country,” HRD Minister Vardhan said.

More Medical Seats (close to 1600) to be Added by 2020

After the confirmation provided by the Minister, it has become clear that AIIMS and JIPMER, will not have to adhere and accept NEET scores for admission. The decision will also add over 1600 MBBS and BDS seats to the tally of total seats that are allotted to medical aspirants through National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test-Under Graduate (NEET-UG) exam. According to the details shared by the MCI, the total number of undergraduate medical seats available in India stands at 76,000 which are spread across 539 colleges across India.

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Last year, more than 15 candidates had registered for the NEET while about 2 lakh appeared for the AIIMS MBBS. Over 1.4 lakh students appeared for JIPMER MBBS in 2019. This year, the online application process for NEET will begin on December 2, 2019 and ends on December 31, 2019.

Check Complete Schedule for NEET 2020 here: NEET 2020 Exam Date Announced

History of NEET

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test was announced to be held by the Government of India for the first time on 5th May, 2013 for admission to both Undergraduate and Postgraduate Medical courses. But on 18th July, 2013, Supreme Court cancelled the exam and announced the decision in favor of 115 petitions that MCI could not interfere with the admission process done by colleges.

The exam was scrapped in 2013 but MCI didn’t lose its efforts and achieved the success to conduct a single common medical entrance exam in 2016 across the country. In 2016, it was conducted in two phases i.e. NEET-I and NEET-II on May 1 and July 24 respectively. This exam then replaced All India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT) and most of the other state and national medical entrance exams of the country.

To know in details about NEET since inception to till date, read our blog - All About National Eligibility cum Entrance Test NEET

Suggested Read:

• NEET Study Plan 2020 - How to prepare for NEET in 1 year.
• How To Be More Productive While Preparing for NEET?
• NEET Repeaters Success Stories-From Droppers to Doctors.
• How to Make Revision Notes for NEET 2020?

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Know What Can Make or Break Your NEET 2020 Dream!

NEET is the most ambitious exam for all aspiring doctors. As much as it is important for them, equally tough too! The National Testing Agency (NTA) has already announced the date of NEET 2020 exam. As usual the exam is scheduled on the first Sunday of May i.e 3rd May 2020. Last year NTA conducted this exam for the first time and 15.19 lakhs students were reported to registered for the exam. Hence, this year more candidates are expected to appear for the exam which implies that the competition will be very tough. Keeping that in mind, here we are providing a list of do's and don'ts that a candidate must follow while preparing for NEET 2020. Remember even a single correct or incorrect question can make or break your NEET 2020 dream.

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Do’s while preparing for NEET 2020:

1. Be a friend with your syllabus first: The first thing to do before starting your NEET preparation is to check the syllabus. Once you are aware of the syllabus it becomes easier to plan your study schedule. Click here for the complete syllabus for NEET 2020. (blog link)
2. Know the Important chapters for NEET: The syllabus of NEET exam is as vast as an ocean and you need to know the exact location to fish for the best output. Cut down on extra information and focus on important topics. It is advised to check out the important chapters and topics from which most of the questions were asked in the previous year’s NEET exam. For this, you have to do an analysis from the previous years’ NEET exam papers. A selective study will give you enough time to prepare within the last few remaining days of your exam preparation.

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3. Prepare a NEET Study Plan and follow it Sincerely: After having a clear knowledge about the syllabus and important chapters, the next important thing is to prepare a NEET study plan.

• Make a study time-table keeping in mind about the important chapters and the topics which are difficult and require more time to study. Follow this time-table religiously to score well and qualify in the NEET 2020 exam.
• To score well in NEET you should also have a thorough understanding of all the concepts. Also, the sequence of learning is very important hence, you should learn the simple concepts before knowing the complex ones. Always refer to NCERT textbooks. These books are vital resources of scientific concepts and theories in a precise manner, covering each and every topic of NEET syllabus. The content in these books are crisp and easy to recapitulate while preparing for NEET 2020.

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• We also advise you to make a checklist of important terms/definition and chemical formulas on which NEET questions were framed in past years’ exams.

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• Try study techniques such as flashcards and flowcharts to memorize important terms and chemical formulas.
• While preparing for Biology section, it is necessary to do a comprehensive study on important diagrams as most of the questions in Biology are diagram-based.

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• Solve previous years NEET exam papers to understand the difficulty level and important chapters. 32 Years Combo image.

4. Solve NEET Sample Papers: The best way to prepare and check your accuracy level for the upcoming NEET 2020 exam is to practice Sample Papers. Solving sample papers helps in understanding your strengths and also boosts your confidence. It also helps you to maintain the time during the actual NEET 2020 exam. You can also practice from 10 Very Similar Practice Sets by MTG that contains 10 model test papers to solve and practice to understand exam pattern.
5. Take NEET mock tests: Mock test papers are of great help while preparing for NEET 2020. Attempting mock tests will aid you in proper time management and also allows you to analyze your weaknesses. The best way is to attempt mock test is to get enrolled in NEET online test series.

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Don’ts while preparing for NEET 2020:

1. Stay Away from Guesswork: Accuracy is the key factor for success in NEET exam. Blind guessing will never help you. It only discourages you at the end, nothing else! But then again if you are able to guess smartly, you will never receive loss due to it. So, it is always better to do INTELLIGENT/ SMART GUESSING than BLIND GUESSING! You must know these 9 Hacks to make smart guess in multiple type questions.
2. Do not Procrastinate: Procrastination is the thief of time and every time you put off studying for another day or week, you are losing time for yourself. Avoid piling up study topics for the last moment.

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3. Do not Ignore your Health: It is necessary to take proper care of your health while preparing for NEET or any exam. You should avoid eating junk food, must take at least 7 hours of sleep a day and do your regular exercise. It has been observed that most of the times students tend to suffer indigestion due to long hours of study. So, avoid eating junk food and remain healthy .
4. Do not Lose Confidence: Keeping up your self-confidence is the key differentiator between those who make it to crack NEET and those who do not. Read books that motivates you and help developing your psychological strength. Book by Anuj Khare, The Secret To Success is one such book which let you know what it takes to be successful in achieving your goals. You can also read articles here, such as how to memorize things faster or How to Improve Your Memory and Remember More.
5. Do not forget the rules of NEET 2020 exam: Check NEET dress code before entering into the exam hall. Do not carry any kind of items such as food, etc. which are not permitted in the exam hall.

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Follow these Do’s & Don’ts for NEET Exam to make your preparation more effective and fruitful. We wish you “Good Luck” for the upcoming exam.

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