NEET 2018 Answer Keys, Paper Analysis, Result and Cut off

CBSE has successfully conducted NEET 2018 on May 6 across the country. CBSE has released the NEET 2018 answer key (official), images of OMR response sheet and test booklet codes of the candidates on May 25, 2018. Candidates will be able to access and challenge the same till 5.00 PM on May 27, 2018. As the initial responses from the students and experts, this year's NEET paper was easier than last year. 

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• NEET Cut off expected to go down this year says experts. 
• NEET 2018 results will be released on June 5, 2018. Know more
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• Only J&K students have to submit self-declaration form for seats in 15% All India Quota. Check NEET Reservation

About NEET Exam:

• NEET (National Eligibility Entrance Test) is an all India level entrance examination for admission into MBBS and BDS courses after class 12^th. 
• It is a pen – paper based exam comprising 180 MCQs from Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany and Zoology). 
• Over 13 lakh students have registered for the national level medical entrance examination this year for the 66,000 seats in medical and dental colleges across India.
• The qualifying marks for General Category ranged from 131 to 697 for NEET 2017.
• CBSE will release the official answer keys for the medical examination tentatively on May 25, 2018.
• NEET replaced AIPMT as the qualifying medical entrance exam in 2016.

What’s in it for me?

• National Eligibility Entrance Test is the gateway to several top-notch medical and dental colleges at the undergraduate level. 
• It is advisable to Download last year NEET Question Papers and Answer Keys to get acquainted with the exam pattern.
• Candidates can also go through the Study plan for NEET 2018 prepared by the Collegedunia team with a detailed timetable and section-wise distribution of syllabus that will allow all candidates to organize their preparation and revision in a strategic manner.

Key Highlights of NEET UG 2018

Exam Calendar: Important dates

The Central Board of Secondary Education will release the official dates for the medical entrance examination shortly. The following table is a tentative schedule for NEET UG that will be conducted on May 10, 2018.

NEET 2018 Paper Analysis

If we talk about NEET 2018 paper analysis, Biology was said to be the easiest of all sections, while Chemistry was easy to moderate. Students found Physics to be the toughest in NEET 2018. Also, as per the experts there were eight questions that were unclear in the exam.

“Out of the total 180 questions, 110 questions were found easy; 45 questions were of moderate difficulty level, whereas 25 questions were of high difficulty level," said Prof Uday Nath Mishra, Chief Academic Officer, BasicFirst.

Loopholes in NEET Question Paper 

After the exam concluded on May 6, Dr Arvind Goyal (NEET Expert) on Monday pointed out eight ambiguous questions from physics, chemistry and biology sections. While some questions had two correct answers, and in few cases there was not even a single correct answer out of the four options.

Few of error questions are as follows:

Ques. In which of the following forms is iron absorbed by plants?

Problem: Iron is absorbed in both ferric and ferrous forms by plants. But in the NCERT only ferric form is mentioned. So, the students were confused as what to follow. Due to the incomplete information given in NCERT book, the CBSE should give credit to both the options i.e. 1 and 4.

Ques. The contraceptive ‘SAHELI’

Problem: The contraceptive ‘Saheli’ has a role as a post-coital emergency contraceptive also. Thus, in this question two of the given options i.e. 1 and 4 are correct.

Ques. The amnion of mammalian embryo is derived from

Problem: The amnion is derived from the trophoblast. So, none of the given options is fully correct. 

NEET Answer Keys

Answer Key and OMR Sheet will be uploaded by CBSE in May 2018; few weeks after the exam. Before the CBSE releases its official NEET 2018 answer key, unofficial keys will be made available by coaching institutes.

NEET 2018 Answer Key by Coaching Institutes

Here we have listed a few coaching centers with their NEET answer keys.  

How to challenge the Answer Key?

• Candidates need to log in to their NEET account on the official website.

• Select the question you wish to challenge.

• Deposit a fee of Rs. 1000 per question.

• Your fee will be refunded if the challenge is accepted by CBSE.

Result Declaration

The result is expected to release in the third week of June 2018. CBSE will announce the results online. Enter Roll Number/ Registration Number and Date of Birth to check it. 

Qualifying Percentage

The qualifying percentage will depend on the candidate’s category. Tabulated below is the same:

Details released with the results:

• Candidate’s Name
• Date of Birth and Category
• Scores secured in Physics, Chemistry and Biology
• Total Marks Secured
• Total Percentile 
• All India Rank 
• Category Rank
• All India Quota Rank (15% Seats)
• Cut off score for NEET Counselling
• Qualification Status of candidates

Cut Off for NEET 2018

CBSE will release the Cut off in June 2018 post declaration of results. Here’s a list of the top colleges with their opening and closing ranks.

NEET 2018 Counselling Details

NEET Counselling will be conducted for 15% All India Quota Seats and 85% for State Quota Seats. MCC under the aegis of MCI (Medical Council of India) manages the counselling for 15% AIQ seats while for remaining seats, state counselling authorities manage seat allotment and counselling. Seat Allocation will be done as per the rank and score obtained in the exam.

The basic process of NEET Counselling is indicated below for reference:

• The counselling procedure requires qualified candidates to register online.
• Once you’ve registered online, you can select the course and colleges as per your preference. Save and lock your choices once you’re done with the selection.
• The process of seat allotment will be conducted in three rounds based on your rank and the choices filled during the online registration.
• While most institutes follow a centralized counselling process, some may have their own counselling procedures.

Admission Process for NEET 2018

After counselling, candidates must report to their allotted colleges within the specified time period. For the admission process, candidates must take original documents for verification along with self attested photocopies.

Paperwork: Documents required

• High School & Intermediate Marksheets
• High School & Intermediate Passing Certificate
• NEET Admit card
• NEET Rank Letter
• Category Certificate (For reserved category candidates)
• Birth Certificate
• 8-10 Passport Sized Photographs
• Provisional Allotment Letter generated online
• Identity proof

Admit Card for NEET 2018

• NEET 2018 Admit card/ Hall Ticket was released on April 17, 2018. 
• CBSE issues NEET admit card to successfully registered candidates.
• It is the gateway to the examination center.
• Along with the document, passport sized photographs will also be required at the time of invigilation. 
• Failing to produce necessary documents, candidate might not be allowed to appear for the exam.

NEET 2018 Exam Centers

• CBSE has added 43 new exam centers for NEET 2018. Now the exam will be conducted in 150 cities as against 84 exam cities in 2016. 
• The decision comes in the wake of more candidates planning to appear for NEET in vernacular languages.
• However, the preference for exam centers is still limited to 3 choices for all the applicants.
• All the exam centers will have an option for taking NEET in English, Hindi and Urdu. Check List of NEET 2018 Exam Cities
• The option for vernacular languages will be limited to that particular state only. In total, 8 vernacular languages will be available apart from English, Hindi and Urdu.
• Candidates in Jammu & Kashmir, Assam and Meghalaya without Aadhaar Card need to select exam cities within their own state only. Final allocation of the center will be done by CBSE on first-cum-first-serve basis.

Syllabus and Pattern for NEET

Exam syllabus includes questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology curriculum of class XI and XII by CBSE. It is prepared after the Medical Council of India (MCI) reviews various State Syllabi as well as those prepared by CBSE, NCERT, and COBSE. Check  NEET Syllabus

How to stay ahead of the game: Preparation Tips

NEET Preparation Books for Physics

NEET Preparation Books for Biology

NEET Preparation Books for Chemistry

NEET 2018 Eligibility criteria: Are you eligible?

Before applying for the medical examination, candidates must ensure that they fulfill eligibility criteria for NEET exam, as enlisted below.

1. On the Basis of Age 

Minimum Age Limit- The candidate should be 17 years of age by December 31, 2018.

Maximum Age Limit- The upper age limit for NEET 2018 for general category candidates is 25 years and for reserved categories, it is 30 years.

2. On the Basis of Nationality

The following persons are eligible to appear for the exam.

• Indian Nationals
• Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)
• Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs)
• Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs)
• Foreign Nationals

3. On the Basis of Educational Qualification

• Students who have passed the class 12 qualifying exam are eligible to appear for the exam.
• NIOS candidates may also apply for the exam.
• Students who are appearing for the class 12 exam may also apply for the exam.
• Candidates must have Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology as their subjects in Class XII.
• Candidates with Biology as an additional subject can also apply for the exam.
• General Category- 50% marks in qualifying exam.
• OBC/SC/ST Category- 40% marks in qualifying exam.
• General- Physically Handicapped Category- 45% marks in qualifying exam.

NEET 2018 Application Form

The online portal to fill application form will be functional from February 08 to March 12, 2018. Candidates can access the form at www.cbseneet.nic.in. Possession of an Aadhar Card is necessary to apply for NEET 2018. Steps to fill the application form are listed below:

1. Registration

Register on NEET website in order to access the application form. You will receive your ID and password on the registered ID or Mobile No. for future log ins.

2. Filling the Application Form

Fill in the required details –  personal details, Choice of Examination Centre, Academic Details and Address and Details of Parents.

3. Uploading Documents

After carefully filling the above-mentioned details, upload your passport sized Photograph, Signature, and Left Hand Thumb Impression. CheckPhoto and Signature Specifications

4. Fee Payment

This is the final confirmation step, where you are required to remit the fee via:

• Debit/ Credit Card
• Net Banking
• E-Wallets of different service providers
• Offline Mode- Via challan

5. Confirmation Page

• After successful payment, a confirmation page will be generated.
• Take a print out of the page and keep it safely for future use. Make note that the confirmation page is NOT to be sent to the board.
• Preserve it until the end of admission and counseling process. For further assistance, you can refer to the detailed explanation of the application process at our NEET Application Form page.

Things to Remember

• NEET Exam Date 2018 - May 6, 2018
• Take your Admit Card and Passport sized photographs to the examination center
• AIIMS and JIPMER conduct their own entrance exam, separately. NEET is not the qualifying exam for these institutes.
• Duration of exam- 3 hours
• NEET Counselling will have 3 rounds of seat allotment.
• Original documents will be required for admission into the college.
• If you don’t join the allotted college within the stipulated time, your seat will stand cancelled and you will not be eligible for further counselling.

“Approach the exam with a calm mind. Avoid studying new topics at the last minute. All the Best!”

NEET 2018 – FAQs

Ques. Can Foreign Nationals apply for NEET? What is the eligibility requirement?

Ans. Yes, Foreign National can apply for NEET 2018. Students applying as Foreign Nationals must have passed Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English in Class XII with 50% marks, as per regulations of the Medical Council of India and the concerned University.

Ques. Who can appear in NEET for 15% All India Quota Seats?

Ans. Candidates from the following categories can apply for NEET 2018? • Indian Nationals • Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) • Overseas Citizen of India (OCIs) • Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) • Foreign Nationals are eligible to appear in NEET (UG)-2018 for 15% All India Quota Seats.

Ques. If a candidate is opting Oriya as a medium of question paper, would he be eligible for 15% All India Quota?

Ans. Candidates qualifying NEET would be eligible for All India Quota and other quotas under the State Governments/Institutes, irrespective of the medium in which the examination is taken by a candidate, subject to other eligibility criteria.

Ques. Against which all seats will the admission be made?

Ans. Admission will be made to the following seats through NEET 2018: • All India Quota Seats. • State Government Quota Seats • State/Private/Management/NRI Quota Seats in all Private Medical / Dental Colleges or any Private/ Deemed University • Central Pool Quota Seats.

Ques. If I am opting Assamese as language of question paper, can I get the center of examination in Delhi?

Ans. No. If any candidate is opting vernacular language as medium of question paper, he will be allotted center only in respective States of particular vernacular language. In the present case, examination center could be only in Assam.

Ques. Can I change the option of language once the form is submitted?

Ans. Option once exercised, cannot be changed after submission of application form. As centers will be allotted based on medium of question paper, candidates need to be very careful in choosing of medium of question paper.

Ques. What are the duration/timings of NEET 2018?

Ans. The duration of NEET 2018 will be 03 hours i.e. from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. However, no entry will be allowed after 9.30 a.m.

Ques. If any candidate faces any problem in remittance of fee, to whom can he/she approach?

Ans. Candidates can approach the concerned Banks on contact numbers which are available on the website of NEET 2018.

Ques. Do I have to send my filled application form to CBSE?

Ans. The candidates are NOT REQUIRED TO SEND the print out of the Confirmation Page or any document (s) to the NEET Unit, CBSE.

Ques. Who will conduct the counselling for NEET?

Ans. For 15% All India Quota seats, counseling will be conducted by the DGHS. For seats under the control of States/Universities/Institutions, their respective authorities will conduct the counseling.

Ques. Can one see images of OMR sheets and Responses on website?

Ans. The images of OMR Sheet and Responses captured by the machine will be displayed on the website www.cbseneet.nic.in. For exact date of hosting, candidates may remain in touch with the website.

Ques. I am from Rajasthan Board, my age is 14 years, can I apply for NEET exam?

Ans. No, you cannot apply for NEET 2018 exam as you are not meeting the age criteria.

Ques. My date of birth is December 11, 1998, can I apply for NEET exam?

Ans. Yes, you can apply for as you are above 17 years of age.

Ques. I have 44% marks in my class 12 CBSE boards, if I give an improvement exam in 2018, I may get 50%, so will I be considered eligible for NEET?

Ans. Yes, you will be eligible for NEET. The percentage changes according to the category.

Ques. I am doing BDS from a college in UP, can I still write the NEET exam?

Ans. If you have been allotted a college for BDS through central counselling then you cannot, else you cannot.

Ques. I am a general category female candidate, my parents' income is less than 5 lakhs, do I need to pay the NEET application fee?

Ans. Yes, you need to pay the NEET application fee, the concession is given only to SC/ST/PH candidates with required certificates.

Ques. I have some problems with my CBSE enrolment process for class 12 board exam, can I apply for NEET?

Ans. No, till your class 12 board registration is not accepted, you cannot apply for NEET as you are not eligible.

Ques. I have got 60% marks on Uttranchal Board exam, and 45% in CBSE board, can I write the NEET exam?

Ans. No, you cannot appear for NEET as only CBSE board is considered for NEET eligibility.

Ques. I passed class 12 in 2017, but my marks in Biology are below 50 can I apply for NEET?

Ans. Yes, you can apply for the NEET 2018 exam.

Ques. I am doing B.Sc. from DU, can I apply for NEET?

Ans. Yes, but no lateral entry provision is there in NEET.

Ques. I am an SC category student, what is the upper limit to apply for NEET exam?

Ans. 30 years is the upper age limit for SC/ST candidates to apply for the NEET exam.

Ques. What is the minimum qualification needed to apply for NEET 2018 exam?

Ans. A student must have qualified class 12 examinations or equivalent in order to apply for NEET exam. Student must be of science background.

Ques. NRI candidates are getting some age benefits if they apply for NEET?

Ans. No, age benefits are only for SC/ST candidates, no other category is getting age benefits.

Ques. What are the compulsory subjects to appear for NEET 2018 exam?

Ans. It is compulsory that the student must have completed class 12 with Physics, chemistry, biology/ biotechnology and English as main subjects. Students must have obtained an aggregate of 50% in these subjects for general category/ 45% for general- PH and 40% marks for SC/ST/OBC.

Ques. I have 1-year gap between by class 10 th and class 11th, am I eligible to apply for NEET?

Ans. Yes, you can apply for NEET.

Ques. If I am appearing for class 12 exam, can I apply for the NEET 2018 exam?

Ans. Yes, you can apply for the exam if you appearing for the class 12 exam in 2018.

Ques. I know only Kannada language, so can I write NEET?

Ans. NEET exam paper will be printed in 8 languages only namely English, Hindi, Tamil, Assamese, Bengali, Gujrati, Marathi and Telgue. So, you cannot write exam in Kannad.

Ques. What subjects do I need to prepare for the NEET exam?

Ans. You need to prepare Phyiscs, Chemistry & Biology(Zoology &Botany) subjects for the NEET exam.

Ques. Will English language also be tested in the NEET exam or not?

Ans. No test of English language is there in Kannad language.

Ques. I am physically challenged, what is my exam duration in NEET?

Ans. NEET exam paper will be of 3 hours duration, for PH students it is 3.5 hours.

Ques. I am 23years of age, I have taken only 2 attempts of NEET, can I take 1 more or not?

Ans. Yes, you can take 1 last attempt till you have not completed 25 years of age.

Ques. My passport is under process of verification, do I need to submit the passport number in the NEET application form?

Ans. No, only NRI candidates have to submit the passport number.

Ques. Is NEET mandatory for veterinary course?

Ans. Yes, from this year onwards candidates will have to give NEET for undergraduate veterinary courses.

Ques. When will be the CBSE NEET Correction Form available? When is the last date to fill the CBSE NEET Correction Form?

Ans. NEET 2018 Application Form Correction has been started from March 15, 2018 and will be sum up on March 17, 2018. It is a one time opportunity, so the candidates are advised to fill the form carefully.

Ques. Will I be able to make any changes to my uploaded photograph in CBSE NEET 2018 Correction Form? ?

Ans. Candidates will not be allowed to make any changes in the photograph. One must upload correct photography with specified dimensions and mandatory Name and Date at the bottom. If you miss out on name and date but have uploaded the photograph with specified dimension, it will be accepted by CBSE.

Ques. My son has got 41% in PCB and 50% overall in CBSE, he is from OBC background, can he apply for NEET?

Ans. Yes, he can apply.

Ques. My aadhar card is invalid, can I apply for NEET?

Ans. No, only a valid aadhar card is accepted.

Ques. My OBC certificate is 8 months old, do I need to get a new OBC certificate before NEET application form filling?

Ans. No, you can apply, the certificate must be less than 1 year old.

Ques. Who is responsible for 15% All India Quota seat allotment process?

Ans. Once the NEET 2018 result is released 15% AIQ seats will be managed by MCC of Directorate General of Health Service (DGHS) through online mode.

Ques. I am from Bihar, am I eligible for AIQ quota benefit in NEET?

Ans. No, Students from J&K, AP and Telangana can avail the benefit of AIQ.

Ques. Can I fill my NEET application form through the bank, in which I pay my application fee?

Ans. No, only application fee has to be paid through bank. No application form can be filled at the bank. Payment of e-challan can be made through Syndicate, SBI, ICICI Bank or HDFC bank.

Ques. I was born on January 1, 1993, I am OBC, can I apply for NEET?

Ans. No, you cannot apply.

Ques. I have dropped 1 year after class 12, is that considered an attempt in NEET?

Ans. No, it is not an attempt.

Ques. Who conducts NEET, it is online or offline in 2018?

Ans. CBSE conducts NEET in offline mode in 2018.

Ques. Can you update my details in NEET 2018 application form?

Ans. No, you have to do it yourself.

Ques. My NEET 2017 marks are considered for 2018 admission to a medical course?

Ans. No, if you have given an attempt in 2018.

Ques. I had completed my bSc with 87.74% and my intermediate percentage is 93.4,my dob is July 21 1994 and I Am under the category of st. Can I apply for neet exam?

Ans. Yes, you can apply.

Ques. Where all are the NEET Scores accepted?

Ans. The scores of NEET are accepted mostly by medical colleges/ universities across India

• 85% State Quota seats for MBBS & BDS admissions in all states and UTs of India.
• 15% All India Quota seats in Government medical and dental colleges in all states and UTs of India
• Private and Deemed medical colleges including minority institions like CMC Vellore and Ludhiana also offers the seats.
• Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) also reserves seats for NEET candidates.

Ques. How can I get proof of fee payment made to CBSE for NEET 2018?

Ans. Generation of the confirmation page ensures that the fee payment has been made successfully. Moreover, the details of the fee payment such as transaction ID are mentioned in the lower portion of the confirmation page. It can be save for future reference. Apart from this, no other receipt will be provided.

Ques. What if I uploaded my photograph without the mandatory name and date below that?

Ans. It is not allowed for the candidates to make any change in the photograph uploaded. Although, the photo will be accepted by the CBSE even without the name and date only if in case it matches size specifications and clearly shows the candidate's face.

Ques. Is Aadhaar Card mandatory to fill NEET Application Form?

Ans. No, Aadhaar Card is not mandatory to apply for NEET 2018.

Ques. How many attempts are available for a candidate to correct his/her NEET application form?

Ans. It is a ONE-TIME FACILITY available for the candidates only in the data which may affect the merit. Candidates should do it very carefully as no second opportunity will be made available for corrections.

Ques. What are the valid ID proofs other than Aadhaar Card which can be used by the candidate?

Ans. Voter Id, Ration Card, Driving License, Passport, etc.

Ques. Is there any limit on the number of attempts to appear for NEET?

Ans. There is no capping on the number of attempts.

Ques. Are there any changes in the syllabus of NEET UG 2018 compared to NEET UG 2017?

Ans. No, the syllabus is the same for the current year as well.