While Online registration for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, NEET 2018 will be open till 9 March 2018 (up to 23.50 hours), the minimum age of students appearing for the exam is 17 years (for all category).
Important points for applicants as follows:
The online submission of application forms also began today.
Candidates must have passed 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Bio-technology and English with minimum 50% marks (40% marks for candidates belonging to reserved category).
Aadhaar number is mandatory for all except from those from Assam, Jammu and Kashmir and Meghalaya.
Last date for depositing exam fee (Rs 1400 for General Candidates and Rs. 750 for SC/ ST / PH candidates) is March 10, 2018.
From the current academic session, candidates from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana will be eligible for 15% All India Quota seats.
Both NEET for admission to medical colleges and JEE for admission to engineering colleges are currently conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
The CBSE has conveyed its inhibitions to the HRD ministry about conducting the exams in future, saying they are overburdened with the massive exercise.
The seats are classified in the following categories:
All India Quota Seats
State Government Quota Seats
State/Management/NRI Quota Seats in Private Medical / Dental Colleges or any Private/ Deemed University
Central Pool Quota Seats