Important dates for NEET application form 2020

Events Dates
NEET 2020 Information Brochure December 2, 2019
NEET registration begins December 2, 2019
Deadline to fill the application form December 31, 2019
Deadline to submit the registration fee December 31, 2019
Correction window Second week of January 2020*
NEET 2020 exam May 3, 2020
*Tentative date, subjected to change.

NEET eligibility criteria 2020

Before filling the application form of NEET 2020, candidates are advised to find out if they are
eligible to apply for it. NEET eligibility criteria 2020 has been set by the National Testing
Agency and states the basic requirements to appear for the entrance test. The criteria have been
summarized in the table given below.
Eligibility Criteria for NEET 2020
Indian Nationals
Foreign Nationals
Nationality NRI
PIO
OCI
Candidate must be at least 17 years of age as on December 31,
Age
2020
Minimum Qualification Class XII or equivalent from a recognized institute
Mandatory Subjects Physics, Chemistry and Biology
General: 50%
Minimum marks required in the
PWD: 45%
qualifying examination
SC/ ST/ OBC: 42%
Number of permitted attempts No limit specified by NTA
Documents Specifications Size Format
 Passport size

Scan of  The photograph must not be older than 3 months 10 Kb to 100 Kb

JPG/JPEG
Photograph  Name of the candidate and date must be printed below the
photograph

Scan of 3 Kb to 20 Kb
Signature of candidate in black ink on white background JPG/JPEG
Signature
 A valid mobile number
 Valid email Id
Other  Class 10 marks and percentage
things that
 Class 12 marks and percentage
must be
kept handy  Identity Number - Aadhar Card number/ Passport number/ Ration Card number/ bank account/ any
other valid Govt. identity number
 Credit card/ Debit card/ Net banking credentials

What to keep ready before applying for NEET 2020?

Since the entire registration process for NEET 2020 is online, candidates are advised to keep the
following documents ready before filling the application to avoid any last-minute hassles.
NEET application form 2020 documents required

How to fill the NEET application form 2020?

Steps to fill the application form of NEET 2020 have been elaborated below. Candidates are
advised to go through the steps before filling the application to understand the process better and
avoid confusion.
Steps to fill the NEET 2020 application form:
Step 1: Registration
 Go to the official website of NTA NEET

 Click on “New Registration”

 Enter the following details
1. Candidate’s Name
2. Mother’s name
3. Father’s name
4. Date of birth
5. Category
6. Gender
7. Nationality
 8. Persons with Disability
9. Identification Type
10. Identification Number
11. Mobile number
12. Email Id
 Enter the captcha
 Click on “Preview and Next”
 Check the information provided and click on “Next”
 Set a password and select a security question
 Note these for future reference
 Click on “OTP Verification”
 You will receive an OTP on the registered mobile number
 Enter OTP in the space provided
 Click on “Submit”
 A provisional application number will be displayed on the screen
 Note down the application number for future reference
Step 2: Apply online for NEET 2020
 Click on “Click here to login”
 Login using the application number and password
 The NEET application will open on your screen
 Details entered during the registration process will be pre-filled in the application and cannot
be changed
The form is divided into twelve sections, fill in the following details:
 Candidate’s Name
 Mother’s and Father’s Name
 Gender
Personal Details  Category
 Date of Birth
 Nationality
 Persons with disability
  Do you belong to Minority Category?
 Are you suffering from Diabetes Type I?
 Identification Type
 Identification Number

 Place of Birth

Place of Birth  State

 District

Choice of Medium of Choose from the following language options: English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Oriya,
Question Paper Bengali, Assamese, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Urdu

Choice of Examination Centre Choose four exam centres in decreasing order of preference

 Name of School Education Board

 Name of School /College

Academic Details (Class 10  Address of School/College
or equivalent)
 Year of passing

 Percentage of marks obtained in Class 10

 Name of School /College

 Year of passing
Academic Details (Class 11
or equivalent)  Place of Study

 State where School/College is located

 District where School/College is located

 School Board of Class 12 or equivalent

 Name of School/College (passed/appearing)

 Address of School/College

 Place of study

 Year of passing

Academic Details (Class 12  State where School/College is located

or equivalent)  District where School/College is located

 Qualifying Exam Code

 Year of passing/Appearing class 12 or equivalent

 Percentage of marks obtained in Class 10th if passed

 Enter Roll Number of class 12

 Permanent Address Permanent address of the candidate

Correspondence Address Same as permanent address or fill in the current address

 Qualification

Details of Parents/ Guardian  Occupation

 Annual income

Do you intend to wear a

customary dress contrary to
Yes /No
the Dress code while
appearing for the exam?
Security pin Alphanumeric pin on the screen

 Check all the details carefully as they cannot be changed after the final submission of the
NEET application form 2020.
 To submit the duly checked application form, click on “Yes, please do” on the confirmation
pop-up.
Step 3: Upload scanned images
 Click on “Upload your recent photograph and signature”

 Select the files to be uploaded

 Click on “Next”
Step 4: Make Payment
Select the desired mode of payment
Pay the application fee
Category Application fee (In Rs)
General 1400
Other Backward Classes 1400
Scheduled Caste /Scheduled Tribe 750
Persons with Disability 750
Step 5: Print Confirmation
Save and print the filled application form of NEET 2020 along with the confirmation slip.

NEET application form 2020 correction window

NTA gives candidates an option to change certain fields through the correction window of NEET
application form 2020. The correction window will be opened in the second week of January
2020 and will remain functional for two weeks. This is a one-time facility only and corrections
made using this window will be permanent. However, only a few fields can be changed using the
NEET 2020 application form correction window. Thus, candidates are advised to fill the form
carefully in the first attempt and not rely on the correction window.

Fields that can be changed in the application form of NEET

2020 using the correction window
 Father's name
 Mother's name
 Date of birth
 Gender
 Category

How to use the NEET correction window 2020?

 Go to the official website of NTA NEET
 Login using the application number and password
 Click on “Click here for correction in NEET 2020 Application Form”
 The filled application form of NEET 2020 will be displayed on the screen and candidates can
edit the fields.
 Click on 'Preview and Submit'
 An OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number
 Enter the OTP in the space provided
 Click on 'Final Submit'
 A warning pops-up on the screen
 If you are satisfied with the corrections made, click on 'Please do'
 The correction slip of NEET 2020 application form will be display on the screen
 Save and print the correction slip for future reference.

Documents that must be retained till NEET admissions are

over
 Printout of the confirmation page
 Receipt for the payment of application fees
 6 - 8 copies of the photograph uploaded

NEET application form 2020 – Frequently Asked Questions

Q. I paid the NEET application fee twice. What should I do?
 A. If the NEET application fee has been deducted twice from your account, NTA will accept the
fee only once. Rest of the amount will be refunded to your account in 7 working days.
Q. How do I know that the fee has been successfully deposited in my account?
A. After successful payment of the NEET application fee, you will receive a payment
confirmation slip online. Save the confirmation slip for future reference.
Q. Can I fill the application form of NEET 2020 offline?
A. No, the application form can be filled online only. The NEET 2020 application fee can be
paid using a credit card/ debit card or net banking.
Q. Do I need to send the NEET application form and other attachments by post to NTA?
A. No, you need not send any documents by post to the NTA. The entire application process of
NEET 2020 is online and the relevant documents have to be uploaded online only.
Q. I made a mistake in the email ID while registering for NEET 2020. What can I do?
A. If you have completed the NEET 2020 application form with an incorrect email address, you
will not receive the email notifications. However, if the mobile number that you have registered
on the NTA portal is correct, you will receive the same notification on your phone. If both email
Id and phone number are incorrect, register again using the correct information.
Q. When submitting the application form of NEET 2020, the session expires before I
submit it. What should I do?
A. Candidates filling the NEET 2020 application form must try to fill and submit it within 30
minutes of logging into the registered account. Also, save each portion of the application form so
as to avoid filling it again if the session expires. To ensure completing the form under 30
minutes, keep all the information handy.
Q. Can I change my address using the correction window?
A. Yes, you can change the address using the correction window of NEET 2020 application
form. Though the details can be edited using the correction window, candidates are advised to
fill the application form carefully and check the details thoroughly before submitting it.
Q. Can I fill the application form of NEET 2020 without the internet?
A. If you do not have access to the internet, you can go to the nearest Common Services Centre
(CSC). The CSCs help in filling the application form of NEET 2020 and payment of the
application fee. They will charge a nominal fee for these services. To know the details of the
nearest CSC, visit csc.gov.in.
Q. How can I be sure that NTA has received the application fee?
A. After the payment has been processed successfully, a confirmation page will open the screen.
This confirmation is a confirmation that the NEET 2020 application fee has been received by the
NTA. Save and print this page for future reference.

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