NEET 2021 Application Form – Registration, How to Fill, and Documents Required

The NEET 2021 Application form is expected to be released in the first week of December 2020. Candidates are required to be 10+2 passed candidates are eligible to apply for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test 2021. NEET 2021 exam is expected to be conducted on the date 02 May, 2021 through offline (Pen & paper) mode. The exam will be held only once in a year. The exam pattern is expected to be the same as of the previous year i.e. a total of 180 questions worth 720 marks.

Candidates who wish to seek admission in MBBS, BDS, BUMS, BAMS, BSMS, BHMS in any college in India must do the NEET 2021 registration.

NEET 2021 Application Form: Highlights

NEET 2021 Application Form Dates

Candidates can get all the important NEET 2021 Application Form Dates from below given table:

NEET 2021 Application Process

Candidates completed their registration process including:

• Completing the NEET 2021 Registration Process
• Finalizing the form for NEET Application form 2021.
• Uploading a scanned image as per NEET Photo size format.
• Fee payment and Status of receipt of Online application form for NEET 2021 with Fee. Check official notification

NEET 2021 Registration Process

• Online NEET 2021 Registration process starts from December 2020. It will be continued till January 2021. You must read the NEET 2020 application instructions carefully while you are applying for NEET 2021.
• Aadhar Card is a mandatory document for all Indian Citizens to register. Submit the scanned photographs, signature, and thumb impression for the registration process.
• In case of any correction, a candidate can make use of NEET 2021 Application form correction facility until February 2021.

Update: NEET has replaced AIPMT and other exams. There are no institute-wise entrance exams, all medical institutions will take scholars on the basis of performance in NEET.

Details you Need to Enter in the NEET 2021 Application Form

• Name as per Aadhar card
• Date of birth as per Aadhar card
• Gender as per Aadhar card
• Mother’s name as per high school certificate
• Father’s name as per high school certificate
• Nationality
• Self-declaration
• Category
• Aadhar number / aadhar enrollment no. / registration no. Issued by facilitation center / passport no. / ration card no./bank account no. / any other valid govt. Id. No.
• District of birth
• Occupation of father’s / guardian’s / mother’s
• Educational qualifications of father’s / guardian’s / mother’s
• The annual income of father’s / guardian’s / mother ’s
• Question paper language
• Are you the only child of your parents
• Year of class 12th / equivalent passed / appearing
• Percentage of marks / grade in class 10th / equivalent and 12th
• Type of Institution of class 12th
• Belonging to rural / urban area
• State to which the applicant belongs
• Qualifying examination code
• School education board
• Choice of examination center

Eligibility to Appear in NEET 2021

There are different criteria for different groups of students. The eligibility for NEET 2021 is as follow:

• Both Citizens of India and OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) are eligible to appear for NEET 2021 examination. Apart from these, the NRIs, PIO, and Foreign Nationals can also apply for the exam.
• Applicants must be over the age of 17 years at the time of admission.
• As per an interim order of the Supreme Court, there is no upper age limit for NEET 2021.
• Candidates must clear 12th standard (10+2) examination from a recognized board.
• Students must have these compulsory subjects in their Higher Secondary Board Examination. The subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Physics and English.
• General candidates must have 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
• Marks for reserved students are 42% aggregate in the same three subjects.
• Physically handicapped students should have a score of 45%.
• Students of Jammu & Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are eligible for All India 15% quota only.
• Aadhar Card is not compulsory for NEET 2021.
• The aspirants can apply for the NEET entrance test as many times as they want. There is no limitation on permissible attempts.
• Indian Nationals along with NRIs, OCIs and PIOs can also apply for state quota.

Documents Required for NEET 2021 Application Form

• Mark sheet of class 10th and 12th
• Scanned copy of passport and postcard-sized photo of the candidates
• The signature of the candidates (Scanned copy)
• Scanned copy of left thumb impression of the students
• Valid ID proof

Note: To register for the NEET exam, the aspirants do not need to use an Aadhar card but other aforesaid documents are required for NEET 2021 Application Form. The foreign aspirants will be required to show their passport number as ID Proof.

Documents Required for Foreign Candidates/NRI?

• Birth Certificate
• Minimum 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biotechnology/Biology in class XII. Their eligibility will be examined by the Association of Indian Universities as MCI regulated and concerned University.
• ID proof
• Citizenship proof of the respective country
• Passport number
• Other testimonials
• International Baccalaureate (IB) in India can also apply for the NEET 2021 Exam

How to fill NEET 2021 Application Form?

Students can apply for NEET 2021 in online mode only because NEET 2021 application form is not available offline. The detailed step by step procedure applying for NEET 2021 is given below:

Step 1 – Registration via NEET Application Form Login Page

• Go to the official NEET website, ntaneet.nic.in.
• If you are a new user, click on ‘New Registration‘ on NEET Application Form Login Page and fill the required details.
• If you are an existing user, click on ‘Candidate Login‘. Now, enter your Application Number and Password to proceed.
• Type the captcha and then click ‘Preview and Next’.
• In the next step, read and check the provided information and if the data is valid, click the ‘Next’ button.
• Select the ‘OTP Verification’ option. Once you click, you will receive an OTP in your registered contact number.
• Next, choose the ‘Submit’ option.

Step 2 – Filling NEET 2021 Application Form

• Login using ID and Password generated in the registration process.
• Click on the ‘Fill Application Form’ button in the lower part of the homepage.
• Read the NEET 2021 application instructions carefully and agree to the terms at the end of the page.
• Click on ‘Proceed to Apply Online NEET (UG)-2021’.
• Fill the details as asked including your name, Father’s Name, Mother’s name, category, Gender, Nationality, Proof of identification, etc.
• Enter your academic qualification details, senior secondary details.
• Submit the updated contact information for future notifications.

Step 3 – Uploading the Documents

In third step, you have to upload the necessary documents required for NEET 2021 Application Form:

• Upload your recent passport size photograph, signature and thumb impression.
• The size of your photograph should be 10 Kb to 100 Kb, while the size of the scanned signature should be 3 Kb to 20 Kb. The format of your scanned photograph and signature should be in JPG/JPEG.
• Size of the left-hand thumb impression should be 10 Kb to 50 Kb. The format of the file should be JPG/JPEG.
• Scanned images should be the suggested format as per NEET 2021 Information Brochure.
• Click on ‘Save and Continue’ to save your NEET 2021 Application form and move to the next step.
• Candidates can edit their application form for NEET 2021 till the fee is not paid. Once the fee is paid, no immediate correction is allowed in the NEET 2021 Application form.

NEET Document Specification

Step 4 – NEET 2021 Application Form Fee

• When all the uploading is complete, click on ‘Payment’.
• You need to choose the mode of payment that is offline or online.
• Bank and other charges may apply.

Aspirants can complete the payment process by using debit card/ credit card/ Net banking/ UPI or online wallets.

Offline Fee Payment using E-Challan

• If you choose the offline mode, you are redirected to a new page.
• Choose one of the banks given in the list, where you want to pay the fee.
• Banks available are- HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, ICICI and Syndicate Bank.
• After selecting the bank, generate the E-Challan of the declared bank.
• Take a print out of the challan.
• Fill necessary details on the challan generated and approach the bank.
• Fee can be paid in any branch of the bank.
• After paying the fees at the bank, you get a receipt or Student’s Copy.
• Keep the copy safe for future purposes.

Online Fee Payment using NEET Application Form Login Page

• If you choose online mode, you will be redirected to a page with new options.
• Choose the payment option as per your suitability.
• NEET 2021 application fee can be paid using Debit card, Credit Card or through online Net Banking.
• Extra charges may apply at application correction time.
• Once the NEET 2021 application fee is successfully paid, a fee receipt is generated.
• Download the receipt and take a print out.
• Save the print out of NEET Application Form PDF for future reference.

How to Resize Images Using Paint for NEET 2021 Application Form?

If the aspirants face any challenge due to the unacceptable size of the image, then they need to follow the steps for uploading the resized and compressed photographs and signature. In this regard they should use MS Paint.

• First, open the window key.
• Now, search and open the paint option by clicking the ‘MS Paint’ option.
• Click ‘Ctrl+O’ for browsing the scanned copy of the signature and Photograph.
• Next, click ‘Ctrl+W’ for opening ‘Resize and Skew’ Window.

• Switch to Pixels from Percentage.
• Next, Provide the specified pixels mentioned in signature/photograph.
• Now, open File Tab and select the ‘Save As’ option.
• Select the JPEG/JPG format for saving the image to the desired location of your system.

How to Remove Discrimination from the Uploaded of Scanned Photographs

If you find a discrepancy in uploading images ,you can remove it. NTA gives the flexibility to the aspirants to remove it. You will get an email and sms from NTA to reupload the images.

To reupload the photograph and signature, the candidates can click this link. Read the following NEET 2021 application instructions to understand the brief summary related to the image upload:

• Accepted format: png/jpeg/jpg
• Photograph size: 20 Kb to 200 Kb
• Background of the passport size photo should be white
• You need to upload the image within the mentioned timeline.
• Since NTA will not give you a second chance, you should fill the data correctly.

NEET 2021 Application Form Correction

NEET 2021 Application Form Correction Window is expected to release from February 2021 onwards. There are various cases where eligible aspirants who register themselves for the NEET 2021 exam enter the wrong information in the NEET application form 2021. In these cases, they can edit their details in the correction window of NEET UG 2021 and submit the NEET correction window 2021 fee within the due dates.

• Candidates can log in at ntaneet.nic.in and make corrections in the given time period.
• Correction window is the last opportunity to make changes in NEET 2021 Application Form
• If there is a problem with a candidate’s photo or details, they are sent an Email about the discrepancy. Candidates are advised to check their Email regularly.

How to Correct the NEET 2021 Application Form?

Here is a step-wise guide for NEET 2021 application form correction to assist aspirants to know the procedure to edit/delete information in the application form.

• At first, the aspirants should go to the official website of NTA for correcting the application form (If applicable).
• Now, you have to submit the registration number and password.
• In the next step, the aspirants need to click the NEET 2021 application form correction link to modify it.
• Now the candidates are required to modify the required section in the application form.
• Before you submit the application form, you are advised to read the form after correction. To cross check the application, the candidates are required to click the ‘preview’ section.
• Unless you cross check your file, you cannot get a second option to modify it. Hence, you should check it properly.
• If you make any change in the application form, then you can see the corrections in the ‘red’ colour.
• Once you complete the verification, you will receive a one time password (OTP). The candidates will get the OTP to their registered mobile number.
• Now you have to click the ‘Final Submission’ option.
• At last, you should take a print out of the self generated correction slip for future reference.
• Also, take a print out of NEET Application Form 2021 PDF for future use.

What corrections can be made in NEET 2021 Application Form?

Students can edit below-highlighted particulars in the application form. The aspirants can start to correct once the NEET 2021 Application Form Correction Window appears on the official website.

• State Code of Eligibility
• Gender
• Date of Birth
• ID no of the aspirants
• Category
• Disability Status
• Medium of the exam

Forgot NEET 2021 Login Password?

If in case you forget your login password, then you need to follow the below-given steps for retrieving password:

1. Visit the official website at ntaneet.nic.in.
2. Click on ‘Candidate login’ and choose ‘Forget Password‘.
3. Enter your Application Number, Name, Date of birth.
4. Enter the secured pin as given on the page.
5. Click on ‘submit‘.
6. Next, click on ‘Reset‘ to set the new password.
7. A new password generated window will appear in front of you.
8. An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number or Email ID.
9. Next, you need to create a new password after entering the OTP.
10. Finally, you can login into your dashboard

Is an Aadhaar Card Required for NEET 2021 Application Form?

Those who want to apply for NEET 2021, need to know that an Aadhaar Card is no more mandatory. Aadhaar guidelines are given below:

• Candidates need to submit an identity proof. Their Aadhar number serves as one of the identity proofs.
• Any identification proof can be submitted while filling the NEET Application form 2021.
• Candidates can apply with Passport Number, Ration Card, Driving License, Voter ID or any other photo ID proof issued by the Government of India.

Candidates need to fill personal details, academic details and contact information.

How to Choose NEET 2021 Exam Centers? 

NTA gives an opportunity to the aspirants to choose the NEET exam centers from a wide range of areas. Now, the candidates can also apply for AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy) through NEET 2021exam.

• While you are going to fill up the application form for NEET 2021, the aspirants are required to select three preferable exam centers.
• After logging to the account, you can submit the necessary detailed information. This information is the reflection of the choice of preference of the aspirants.
• You will not get the opportunity of editing your account, once you submit the application form.
• Choose the exam centers wisely. More specifically, select the exam centers based on their comfort and convenience.
• Allocation of the exam center to the aspirants is relied upon the first come first serve.

The aspirants are flexible to choose their preferable language among 10 different languages in the exam centers too. Read the following content to know more about it

ID Proof for NEET 2021

Candidates can use following details according to the category they belong to:

Check Clauses for Foreign Candidates Applying for NEET 2021

Important Guidelines for Images

While uploading photographs on the NEET Application form, candidates need to follow the important guidelines which are given here:

For Photographs

• JPG Format
• 10kb to 100kb

For Signature

• Should be done by the candidates in running hand
• JPG format
• 3kb to 20kb

For Left Thumb Impression

• JPG format
• Size should be 10 Kb to 50 Kb

For scanned copy of class 10 certificate

• JPG Format
• 100 Kb to 300 Kb

For Scanned image of Post Card size photograph

• JPG Format
• 50 Kb to 300 Kb

Check State Wise NEET Cut Off 

Things to Remember for NEET 2021 Application Form

• NEET Application Form is available only in online mode at ntaneet.nic.in.
• Aadhar Card is no more mandatory for NEET 2021 Registration Process.
• Check the NEET eligibility criteria before you start filling the NEET application form.
• NEET 2021 Application Fee can be paid only online.
• Fees once paid, cannot be refunded.
• In case you have made any corrections in the NEET 2021 Application form, they need to take a copy of the printout for future reference. In addition, you should keep a copy of print out as the proof of remittance fee with you.
• If you want to make changes in the NEET 2021 Application Form, you need to pay the additional charges, if applicable.
• No need to send a print-out copy of the confirmation page.

NEET 2021 Applicants Statistics Across Years

As per the statistics of 2020, approximately 15 Lakhs students enrolled their names for the NEET 2021 registration process. However, the competition level among the students compared to the previous year has been increased.

For instance, read the following table in order to understand the rising competition level among the NEET students over the past years.

NEET 2020, 2019 and 2018 Application Statistics 

Changes in NEET 2021 Application Form

To bring 100% transparency in the entrance test, NTA has brought a few major changes. In a nutshell, the candidates should submit the class X certificates, thumb impression of the left hand and the roll number when they will be appearing for class XII board exam.

Besides, the aspirants are required to upload the scanned copy of a photograph, both in postcard size and in passport size.

• One exam for all Medical candidates: The entrance test of AIIMS and JIPMER has been merged for the medical entrance test.
• UT applicants require to submit the self-declaration form: The newly formed Union Territories such as the candidates from Kashmir and Ladakh will be eligible for 15% reserved All India Quota scheme. Therefore, the candidates of such places should submit the self-declaration seat allocation form under AIQ.
• Hike of application fee: NEET 2021 application fees for the general candidates has been increased to INR 1500, which was INR 1400 in the last year. Apart from this, the aspirants can also upload their live photographs during the form fill up process (if they want).
• Flexibility in the Edit Window: Most of the Class XII medical students will receive their admit cards of board exam after completing the registration process for NEET 2021. Hence, the edit window will be re-opened by NTA for those aspirants to punch the roll numbers.
• Increase the number of exam centers: Since the year 2020, NEET exam will be conducted across 155 cities including the latest entry from Ladakh.
• No bar in upper age limitation: The age group for applying for NEET 2021 exam is 17 years to 25 years. However, from this year, the reserved students will get the relaxation of flat 5 years in upper age limit.

NEET 2021 Highlights

• Candidates need to select the medium of question paper carefully, it cannot be changed in the correction period.
• Seats will be allotted to candidates randomly
• OBC candidates need to select unreserved category
• For submitting the NEET 2021 application fee via online mode, candidates need to keep credit card/debit card handy
• Students need to keep the confirmation page safe for future reference
• No late registrations are accepted
• The aspirants need to submit only single form

NEET Facilitation Centres/Common Service Centers (CSC)

In order to help the aspirants in the online application form filling and submitting process, NTA will be enlisting the CSC. In the following table, the candidates will find the payment of NEET 2021 application fee in the online application form.

What After NEET Application Form?

Once the application form process completes, the NTA will release the admit card for NEET 2021. Aspirants without their NEET 2021 admit card will not be allowed to enter the examination hall. To download the admit card of NEET 2021, the candidates should need to go to the official website of NTA that is ntaneet.nic.in.

It is assumed that the NEET 2021 admit card will be released in April 2021. To get the access of NEET 2021 admit card, the applicants should submit information like DOB and Registration No.

Steps to Download the NEET 2021 Admit Card

• First, you should click “NEET Admit Card 2021’ from the official website.
• Now, you have to submit the application number, security pin and date of birth for logging into the account.

• Next, you should click the submit option
• You are now able to download the admit card of NEET 2021 exam
• For future reference, you should keep a print out of the NEET 2021 admit card with you.

Helpline Details for NEET 2021 Exam

NTA has released the helpline number to cater any query of the candidates regarding NEET 2021. The students face issues related to the eligibility criteria, documents required, seat allotment, admit card, reservation, counselling procedure, admission process etc. In such scenarios, the aspirants should contact through the helpline number for solving their issue.

Aspirants are advised to call between 9 AM to 8.30 PM.

Helpline Numbers for NEET (UG) 2021

Contact no of help desk:  +91 8076535482, +91 7703859909

NEET Email id: [email protected] , [email protected]

Postal Address of NTA NEET: C-20 1A/8, Sector 62,

Gautam Budh Nagar, ITK Outreach Centre,

NOIDA-20130

NTA Telephone number: 0120-3946612

NTA Email: [email protected]

Contact number: +91 9354946422, +91 9354957636, +91 8076535482

Email Address: [email protected]

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