NEET UG 2022: Know Application Date, Attempt Limit, Preparation Tips

NEET 2022: As per the media reports, National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to conduct the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2022 exam between the third week of June and the first week of July. However, there has been no official announcement regarding the same by the NTA. 

Once released, the NEET 2022 notification will be released on the official website - nta.neet.nic.in. All the students willing to get admission to MBBS and BDS courses can apply for NEET 2022 in online mode. 

NEET UG 2022 Date 

NTA NEET UG 2022 Application Date and Other Details 

NEET 2022 registration and application form process is expected to be announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA) soon. The NEET 2022 application process may begin in March due to the assembly polls and the ongoing situation in COVID-19. Last year, NTA had introduced a change in the process of NEET registration. The same process will likely be followed this year as well. The NEET registration process was divided into two phases. 

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In the first phase, candidates have to fill up the basic details, upload their photograph, signature and thumb impression and pay the application fee. In the second phase, they have to upload additional information regarding their education, parents ’/guardians’ occupation and income, category, etc. The second phase of the application also allowed candidates to make corrections in the NEET registration form, including details entered in the first phase. 

NEET UG 2022 Attempt Limit

Based on amendments in 2018 for NEET eligibility criteria, authorities have removed the restrictions on the number of attempts for NEET. Therefore there is no restriction on the number of attempts for NEET 2022. So, candidates will be allowed to appear for NEET exam as many times as they would like to only if they are eligible.

NEET UG Preparation Tips 

Begin with Knowing Exam Pattern and Syllabus 

Aspirants must understand the NEET exam pattern and the chapter-wise weightage in the NEET UG exam. This should be followed by preparing a period-wise schedule to cover all the chapters, followed by revision sessions.  They must complete the chapters carrying maximum weightage in the exam first, followed by the chapters that carry relatively lower significance. 

Get Hands Over Best Books 

As per experts, candidates must start preparing for NEET exams from NCERT books as a major part of the NEET question paper comes directly from NCERT. It will clear the concepts and it is easier for you to understand. Apart from experts, NEET toppers also refer to these books -  such as Objective physics by DC Pandey, NCERT at your fingertips by MTG, Problems in Physical Chemistry by Narendra Awasthi, Organic Chemistry by MS Chauhan, Trueman’s Elementary Biology and Dr Ali for Biology.

Revision and Mock Tests 

Students should solve previous year's papers and mock tests. It will help them to get familiar with the marking scheme, exam pattern, question format and level of questions. Solving questions from last year's papers and mock tests will help you manage time effectively as candidates will have 180 minutes to solve the questions in the examination. The more candidates revise their syllabus, the better they will be able to score better in the NEET exam. 

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