NEET UG 2024 Exam on May 5: Tips for Scoring the Minimum NEET Score for MBBS Admission

Saurav Pandey / TOI Education / May 1, 2024, 16:00 IST

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Preparing for NEET UG 2024 and aiming for a spot in MBBS? Don't worry, as achieving the minimum qualifying marks is feasible with the right strategies. With nearly 20 lakh students vying for limited medical seats through NEET UG, understanding the expected minimum scores is crucial.

NEET UG 2024 Exam on May 5: Tips for Scoring the Minimum NEET Score for MBBS Admission

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Feeling the pressure of NEET UG 2024? Don't worry, reaching the minimum qualifying marks for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) is achievable! Every year, nearly 20 lakh students compete for a limited number of medical seats through the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate).
There is a minimum score that candidates need to get in NEET to qualify for MBBS admission.

This score is not the same as what is needed for admission to specific medical colleges.
For NEET UG 2024, here are the expected minimum scores:

General Category: Between 720 and 135 marks (around the middle of the pack).
SC/ST/OBC Category: Between 138 and 105 marks (towards the lower end).

NEET UG Candidates Over the Years

Year	Candidates Registered	Candidates Present	Candidates Absent
2019	1,519,375	1,410,755	108,620
2020	1,597,435	1,366,945	230,490
2021	1,614,777	1,544,273	70,504
2022	1,872,343	1,764,571	107,772
2023	2,087,462	2,038,596	48,866

Here are some strategies to focus and land that MBBS spot!

Focus on High Weightage Chapters: Analyse past NEET papers and identify chapters or topics that carry more weightage. Prioritise studying and revising these thoroughly. Resources like previous year's question papers and topic weightage analysis are readily available online.
Selective Attempting and Smart Guessing: The NEET marking scheme deducts points for incorrect answers. To maximize your score, don't be afraid to leave out questions you're unsure about. Educated guesses can be helpful, but only if you can narrow down the options to two.

Time Management: The NEET exam has a set time limit. Practice mock tests to develop a time management strategy for each section (Physics, Chemistry, Biology). This will help you attempt all questions within the allotted time.
Focus on Strengths: Don't neglect your weaknesses entirely, but dedicate a significant portion of your time to revising and strengthening your strong areas. This will ensure you secure marks in familiar topics.
Review and Revise: Regularly revising concepts and practicing previously solved questions will solidify your understanding and boost your confidence.
Stay Calm and Focused: Exam anxiety can cloud your judgment. Get enough sleep before the exam and practice relaxation techniques to stay calm and focused during the test.
Official Resources: Refer to the official NTA website and NEET syllabus for the latest exam pattern and important updates at exams.nta.ac.in/NEET/.
Minimum Cut-off Scores: Remember, the official NEET cut-off scores for MBBS admission haven't been released yet. However, you can refer to previous years' cut-offs for categories (General, OBC, SC/ST etc.) to get a general idea of the minimum marks required.

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