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NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is the primary entrance exam for admission to undergraduate medical courses (MBBS, BDS, etc.) in India. Here's a detailed overview of the NEET admission process:

1. Eligibility Criteria

• Age Limit: Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31 of the year of admission. The upper age limit is 25 years for General and 30 years for SC/ST/OBC categories.
  
  
• Educational Qualification: Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects. General category candidates must have at least 50% aggregate in PCB; for SC/ST/OBC, it's 40%; and for PWD, it's 45%.
  
  2. Exam Pattern
  
  
• Total Marks: 720
• Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany and Zoology)
• Questions: 180 (45 from each section)
• Marking Scheme: +4 for each correct answer, -1 for each incorrect answer
  
  3. Application Process
  
  
• Registration: The application is done online through the official NTA NEET website.
  
  
• Documents Required: Scanned copies of photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression, and Class 10th passing certificate.
  
  
• Application Fee: Varies for different categories (e.g., General/OBC, SC/ST, PWD).
  
  4. Admit Card and Exam
  
  
• Admit Card: Released online a few weeks before the exam.
• Exam Day: Bring the admit card, passport-sized photograph, and a valid ID proof.
  
  5. Result Declaration
  
  
• Scorecard: Available on the official website with subject-wise marks and total marks.
  
  
• Rank: All India Rank (AIR) and category rank are provided.
  
  6. Counseling Process
  
  
• Counseling Bodies:
  
  A) All India Quota (AIQ): 15% of total seats in government medical colleges are filled through AIQ counseling conducted by the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC).
  
  B) State Quota: 85% of the seats are filled through state counseling.
  
  C) Deemed Universities: Separate counseling for Deemed/Central Universities.
  
  
• Counseling Rounds:
  
  a) Usually consists of multiple rounds (Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up round).
  
  b) Candidates need to register for counseling on the respective websites (MCC for AIQ and state-specific portals for state counseling).
  
  c) Choice filling and locking are crucial steps where you select the colleges and courses.
  
  7. Seat Allotment and Reporting
  
  
• Seat Allotment: Based on your rank, category, and choices filled, seats are allotted.
  
  
• Reporting: Candidates need to report to the allotted college within the given timeframe with the required documents to confirm their seat.
  
  8. Documents Required for Admission
  
  
• NEET Admit Card and Scorecard
• Class 10th & 12th Marksheet and Passing Certificate
• ID Proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, etc.)
• Passport-sized photographs
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Provisional Allotment Letter
  
  9. Fees and Bond
  
  
• Tuition Fees: Varies across colleges (government colleges have lower fees compared to private/deemed universities).
  
  
• Bond: Some states/colleges require a service bond, especially for government medical colleges.
  
  10. Important Dates
  
  
• Application Release: Usually in December/January
• Exam Date: Generally in May
• Results: Declared in June
• Counseling: Starts in July
  
  11. Tips for Counseling
  
  
• Keep track of counseling dates and deadlines.
• Research colleges and make informed choices.
• Have all documents ready to avoid last-minute hassles.

If you have specific questions about any part of the NEET admission process, feel free to ask!

I hope this answer helps you! Best wishes for your future.