NEET stands for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test. It is an entrance examination conducted in India for students who wish to pursue undergraduate medical (MBBS) and dental (BDS) courses or postgraduate medical courses (MD/MS) in government or private medical colleges in the country. NEET is administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
NEET was introduced in 2013 to replace several individual medical entrance exams conducted by different states and institutions. It is a standardized test that evaluates a student's knowledge in subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany and Zoology).
To be eligible for NEET, a candidate must have completed 17 years of age at the time of admission or will complete the age on or before December 31 of the year of admission. They should have also passed the 10+2 examination or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects.
NEET is a highly competitive examination, and the scores obtained in NEET determine a student's admission to medical and dental colleges across the country. The counseling and admission process is carried out by the respective state counseling authorities or the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC).
It's important to note that the information provided here is accurate as of my knowledge cutoff in September 2023. I recommend checking with the official sources or the NTA for the most up-to-date information on NEET.
