NEET 2022 Exam LIVE Updates: Exam Over, Question Paper, Answer Key, Paper Analysis, Students' Reaction & Reviews

NEET 2022 Live Updates: As many as 18,72,341 students appeared for the National Entrance cum Eligibility Test (NEET), which was held today, on July 17, 2022, after the petition to postpone it was dismissed by Delhi High Court a few days back. The question paper of NEET UG 2022 is divided into 4 subjects namely: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Zoology. Each section carries 180 marks, thus totalling 720 marks. For every correct answer, the candidate will be awarded +4 marks and as per the negative marking rules, every incorrect answer will deduct -1 mark.

NEET 2022 Exam Timings & Reporting Schedule

Candidates are advised to reach the examination centre at least two hours before the examination commences at 2 PM.

List of Documents Required on NEET 2022 Exam Day

Following is the list of documents that candidates must bring to the examination centre to be allowed to take the exam:

• NEET 2022 Admit Card (printed copy only) with a passport-sized photograph affixed on it (same as that on the application form)
• One Passport-Sized Photograph (same as that on the application form)
• Original Valid Photo ID (Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Voter’s ID, Student ID Card, etc.)
• PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
• Duly printed and filled Proforma downloaded with the Admit Card with a Post-Card Sized (4”x6”) colour photograph of white background affixed on it

NEET 2022 Important Instructions

The following listed instructions must be followed on the exam day:

• The reporting time must strictly be followed as no entry after 1:30 PM will be granted irrespective of the reason.
• The candidate must bring the above-listed documents to the exam centre.
• The suggested NEET 2022 Dress Code must be followed and items such as electronic devices, food items, etc. are barred.

NEET 2022 Student Reactions

As per student reactions, the NEET 2022 exam paper turned out to be time-consuming as compared to the paper of 2021 and it was of moderate difficulty. Section B of Physics was challenging, Biology was lengthy but easy to attempt. Chemistry exam paper was moderately difficult. Check Complete NEET 2022 Question Paper Analysis.

NEET 2022 Unofficial Answer Key

Various top coaching institutions like Resonance, Allen, and  Aakash BYJU’s are releasing the unofficial answer keys for NEET 2022. Direct links to these answer keys as well as by other local coaching institutes are being updated here.

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NEET 2022 Live Updates

• Jul 17, 2022 05:55 PM IST

  NEET 2022 Difficulty Level: Biology

  Students found overall paper difficult but found Biology the easiest among all three subjects including Physics, Chemistry and Biology. 

• Jul 17, 2022 05:50 PM IST

  NEET 2022 Exam: Student's reactions after the exam

  Students found NEET 2022 exam paper lengthier than 2021. As far as difficulty level is concerned, NEET aspirants found the exam to be of moderate difficulty level. Check detailed NEET 2022 Question Paper Analysis and students' reaction. 

• Jul 17, 2022 05:40 PM IST

  NEET 2022 Exam Concluded: Answer key to be released soon

  NEET exam 2022 got over at 5.20 pm. The official NEET 2022 answer key will be released on NTA website. Meanwhile, you can check unofficial answer key for NEET 2022. 

• Jul 17, 2022 05:30 PM IST

  NEET 2022 Paper Analysis to be Released Soon

  Candidates are coming out of the examination hall and the only question everyone now has is “How was NEET 2022 exam?” Updates on NEET paper analysis 2022 are available here.

• Jul 17, 2022 05:20 PM IST

  NEET 2022 Exam Concluded

  NEET UG 2022 exam has concluded. Candidates have submitted their OMR sheets and will be on their way out soon. Stay tuned to get the first reactions and brief exam analysis on Physics, Biology, and Chemistry papers.

• Jul 17, 2022 05:00 PM IST

  NEET 2022 exams to end in 20 minutes

  NEET 2022 exam will end in 20 minutes. Candidates can check the answer key of NEET 2022 and exam analysis here after exiting the test center.

• Jul 17, 2022 04:45 PM IST

  NEET Previous Year toppers

  Here is the list of NEET UG Toppers 2021

  1. MRINAL KUTTERI - 99.99 - 720 marks

  2. TANMAY GUPTA - 99.99 - 720 marks

  3. KARTHIKA G NAIR - 99.99 - 720 marks

• Jul 17, 2022 04:30 PM IST

  How many times can candidates appear for NEET 2022 exam?

  NEET 2022 exam total attempt is 1. If a candidate is appearing for the NEET exam in 2022, then he/ she is eligible only for the 2022-2023 academic year. The result won't be valid for the next year.

• Jul 17, 2022 04:20 PM IST

  NEET Exam Concludes in One Hour

  The NEET 2022 exam will be over in next 1 hour. Candidates are left with only 60 minutes to answer the remaining questions. Once the exam is over, candidates can check the unofficial answer keys to calculate their estimated score.

• Jul 17, 2022 04:10 PM IST

  Parents Complain of Poor Management at NEET Exam Centres

  Not just students, parents also complain of poor management at NEET 2022 exam centres in various cities including Pune, Ghaziabad, Guntur etc. 

• Jul 17, 2022 04:00 PM IST

  NEET 2022 Question Paper for All Codes

  Question Papers for all codes for NEET 2022 will be available here the exam is over at 5.20. You can download NEET 2022 question paper PDFs for all sets. 

• Jul 17, 2022 03:40 PM IST

  When will NEET UG 2022 Exam conclude?

  The NEET 2022 exam will end at 5:20 pm. Aspirants have been given the time duration of 3 hours and 20 minutes to solve all the questions in the entrance test.

• Jul 17, 2022 03:30 PM IST

  NEET 2022 Marking Scheme

  NEET 2022 results will be curated based on the marking scheme of the entrance test.

  Marks Allotted	Marking Scheme
  +4	For every correct answer
  -1	For every incorrect answer
  0	No addition or deduction of marks if a question is left answered

• Jul 17, 2022 03:20 PM IST

  NEET Exam Passing Marks

  Out of 720 marks, the NEET exam passing marks for the General category are 720-138, while that for SC/ST/OBC are 137-108. The official NEET 2022 cutoff will be released along with the result on the official website of NTA – neet.nta.nic.in. 

• Jul 17, 2022 03:10 PM IST

  NEET 2022 Expected Cutoff

  Based on the previous year trends, NEET 2022 expected cutoff is 50th percentile for the General category, 45th percentile for the General – PwD category, and 40th percentile for ST/SC/OBC category. The qualifying marks are expected to be similar to last year i.e. 720-138 for candidates belonging to the General category and 137-108 for OBC/SC/ST categories.

• Jul 17, 2022 03:05 PM IST

  Confusion in NEET UG 2022 Guidelines

  It's clearly mentioned in NEET 2022 guidelines to carry transparent water bottle, but authorities at the exam center didn't allow students to carry their bottles inside the examination hall.

• Jul 17, 2022 03:00 PM IST

  NEET Previous Year Cutoff

  The NEET 2021 cutoff for the General category was 720-138, while that for SC/ST/OBC candidates was 137-108. The minimum percentile required for candidates belonging to the General category was 50th, SC/ST/OBC was 40th, and General PwD was 45th. 

• Jul 17, 2022 02:50 PM IST

  Total questions in NEET 2022 exam

  NEET 2022 question paper consists of 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Out of which, aspirants have to solve 180 questions as 20 questions are optional in section B.

• Jul 17, 2022 02:40 PM IST

  NEET Exam Qualification

  To appear for NEET, the candidates must have passed class 12th or any equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology subjects and English as a core subject.

• Jul 17, 2022 02:30 PM IST

  How many times NEET exam is conducted in a year?

  NEET exam is conducted only once a year for admisstion in MBBS and BDS courses.

• Jul 17, 2022 02:25 PM IST

  NEET 2022 Exam: Students Missed the Exam Due to Traffic

  Some students couldn't reach the exam centre for NEET 2022 on time due to traffic and they were refused entry in the examination hall.

• Jul 17, 2022 02:20 PM IST

  For which courses NEET exam is conducted?

  Candidates appear for the NEET exam to secure admissions in the below-given courses: 

  • MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery)

  • BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)

  • AYUSH

  • Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)

  • Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc)

  • Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)

  • Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS)

  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.P.T)

  • Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yoga systems (BYNS)

  • Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS)

  • Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BVSc & AH)

• Jul 17, 2022 02:10 PM IST

  How Many NEET Seats are There in India in 2022?

  In NEET 2022, aspirants are appearing for a total of 91,827 MBBS seats, 50,720 AYUSH seats, 27,698 BDS seats, and 525 B.VSc & AH seats in India.

• Jul 17, 2022 02:00 PM IST

  NEET 2022 Exam Started

  The NEET 2022 exam has begun. 18 lakhs+ candidates at different Exam Centres located in 497 cities throughout India, including 14 Cities Outside India, are appearing for the NEET 2022 exam.

• Jul 17, 2022 01:31 PM IST

  NEET 2022 Exam Question Paper in How Many Languages?

  NEET question paper 2022 will be available in 13 different languages - English, Assamese, Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Oriya, Gujarati, Kannada, Urdu, and Punjabi.

• Jul 17, 2022 01:30 PM IST

  NEET 2022 Live Updates: Candidates Stuck in Traffic

  NEET 2022 aspirants are facing issues reaching the exam centre due to heavy traffic and bad weather. Some students had to walk 5kms to reach NEET exam centre. 

• Jul 17, 2022 01:10 PM IST

  NEET 2022 Exam Timing: Gates to Close in 20 Minutes

  NEET UG 2022 entry gates will be closed at 1.30 pm. Candidates must reach the NEET 2022 examination center before the gate closing time.

• Jul 17, 2022 01:00 PM IST

  NEET 2022 to Start in 1 Hour

  NEET 2022 exam will begin in an hour, sharp at 2 pm. This year, the test timings have been increased by 20 minutes for aspirants. Once aspirants finish the test, they can find the latest NEET Question Paper Analysis (First Reactions) to understand how well they have fared in the exam.

• Jul 17, 2022 11:50 AM IST

  Cross-Check NEET 2022 Exam Centre Before Leaving

  Candidates should check their NEET 2022 exam center carefully to ensure that they don’t waste time in finding the correct location. Many times, aspirants reach the wrong exam center because of missing out on crucial details. Such last-minute hassle should be avoided at any cost. Check your NEET admit card 2022 and verify your exam centre one more time before leaving.

• Jul 17, 2022 11:45 AM IST

  How to Fill in NEET 2022 OMR Sheets Correctly

  Aspirants need to fill their OMR sheets of NEET 2022 in the right manner to avoid any penalty. Failure to do so will result in marks being deducted instantly as the sheet is evaluated by computer software. Here’s how to fill in OMR sheets for NEET 2022 exam correctly:

  1. Use black/ blue ball point pen only to highlight the circles.

  2. Ensure that you darken the circles completely. 

  3. Darken only 1 circle for respective question. Do not mark more than 1 option. 

  4. Answer once marked and filled, cannot be changed.

  5. Make sure you fill in the correct answers next to the respective questions.

  6. Keep your OMR sheet neat and clean.

• Jul 17, 2022 11:35 AM IST

  Sample OMR Sheet for NEET 2022

  NEET 2022 OMR Sheet is usually released 10-15 days after the exam is conducted. Check the Right Way to Mark Answers on NEET OMR Sheet

• Jul 17, 2022 11:10 AM IST

  NEET 2022 Exam: Over 200 Trains Got Cancelled

  On July 17, which is a big day for NEET 2022 aspirants, more than 200 trains have been cancelled. The National President NSUI, Neeraj Kundan expressed his concern for NEET aspirants on Twitter. 

• Jul 17, 2022 11:05 AM IST

  Can NEET Aspirants Still Download Hall Ticket?

  Yes, the NEET 2022 hall ticket download link is still active on the official website, neet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can download their NEET admit card 2022 by entering their application number, date of birth (DOB) and security pin.

• Jul 17, 2022 10:45 AM IST

  NEET 2022 Contact Details

  In case aspirants have some last-minute doubts pertaining to the NEET 2022 exam, they can reach out to officials at:

  Email: neet@nta.ac.in

  ntanationaltestingagency@gmail.com

  Helpdesk: For any last-minute queries/enquiry, please contact at: 011-40759000

  (Since today is the exam day. There is a possibility of delayed response.)

• Jul 17, 2022 10:30 AM IST

  COVID-19 Instructions to Follow on NEET 2022 Exam Day

  With COVID-19 cases showing an upward trend yet again, there are certain guidelines that aspirants need to follow on the exam day of NEET 2022:

  • Maintain social distancing at all times while waiting in the queue outside the NEET exam center

  • Wash/Sanitize your hands before entering the NEET examination hall

  • Display admit card and other proofs to the examiner from a safe distance across the desk

  • Wear N-95 masks provided at the exam center is mandatory.

  • Leave from the exam centre one person at a time, do not rush and overcrowd the place

  • Dispose all the masks and gloves outside the exam hall in the pedal push bins

• Jul 17, 2022 10:19 AM IST

  CCTVs and Jammers at NEET 2022 Exam Center

  As per NTA's guidelines, jammers and CCTVs will be active at all NEET exam centers to jam all Bluetooth and Wi-Fi signals.

• Jul 17, 2022 10:15 AM IST

  Metal Detector Test at NEET 2022 Exam Center

  A metal detector test will be conducted at the center to ensure that no metal can be taken inside the NEET 2022 examination hall. To follow COVID-19 guidelines, the metal detector test will not come in physical contact with the candidates. 

• Jul 17, 2022 09:45 AM IST

  Security Check at the NEET UG 2022 Exam Centre

  The officials at the NEET exam center will frisk candidates with metal detector device to check whether they are carrying any unnecessary, prohibited items. Aspirants have to mandatorily comply with all the checks that have been placed by the authorities. Candidates can check the dos and don’ts mentioned in this thread.

• Jul 17, 2022 09:40 AM IST

  NEET 2022 Amid Heavy Rains and Floods in Various States

  Despite so many requests to cancel the exam, NTA decided to conduct NEET 2022 as per the decided schedule. In some areas, NEET 2022 aspirants are not able to reach the examination center due to floods and heavy rain.
   

• Jul 17, 2022 09:15 AM IST

  What Time Should You Report at the NEET Test Center?

  Candidates need to report to the NEET UG 2022 exam center by 12:30 PM. Make sure you reach on time as thorough security checks for aspirants are conducted.

• Jul 17, 2022 09:09 AM IST

  Signature on NEET Admit Card

  NEET admit card should be duly signed by the candidates as well as their parents. Candidate's signature should be across the photograph on the left side of the page. Also, make sure the signature of parent is done in designated space in the NEET 2022 Admit Card.

• Jul 17, 2022 09:00 AM IST

  NEET Admit Card Instructions

  Candidates must carry two copies of NEET 2022 admit card. Make sure you fill all the required details on NEET admit card and paste your latest postcard size photograph in the designated space.

• Jul 17, 2022 09:00 AM IST

  List of Items Banned in NEET Examination Hall

  Test-takers cannot carry these items to the NEET 2022 exam centre:

  • Ornaments - Earrings, rings, chain/ necklace, nose-pin, bracelet, brooch, pendants, etc.

  • Stationery items - Text materials, geometry, pencil box, bits of papers, pen, calculator, scale, pen drives, eraser, log table, calculator, etc.

  • Communication devices - Bluetooth, Smartphone/ Mobile phones, pager, microphones, health band, etc.

  • Watches - Wristwatch, Smartwatch

  • Eatables - Any item opened or packed, water bottle, etc. are not allowed

  • Other items - Goggles, handbags, wallet, cap, scarf, belt, hairband, amulets, etc.

• Jul 17, 2022 08:45 AM IST

  Items You’re Allowed to Carry in the NEET Exam Hall

  Candidates can carry the below mentioned items in the NEET 2022 examination hall: 

  1. Face Mask

  2. Personal transparent water bottle

  3. Disposable gloves

  4. Personal hand sanitizer (50 ml)

• Jul 17, 2022 08:30 AM IST

  Documents You Must Carry to NEET Exam Centre

  Aspirants need to carry these documents to the NEET 2022 exam centre on the exam day:

  1. Printout of NEET Admit Card 2022 along with self-declaration (Undertaking) with Postcard size photograph affixed on the designated space.

  2. Passport size photograph (same as uploaded on Application Form) would be required to paste on Attendance Sheet.

  3. Valid ID proof (Any one) - PAN card, Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Driving License, Passport, Ration card

  4. PwD certificate (if applicable)

  Any other documents apart from the above are strictly prohibited in the NEET examination hall.

• Jul 17, 2022 08:15 AM IST

  NEET 2022 Dos & Don’ts for Exam Day

  Here are some Dos and Don’ts that you should keep in mind:

   

  Dos for NEET 2022 on the Exam Day

  • Stay focused

  • Read all instructions thoroughly

  • Fill in your information correctly

  • Follow the NTA NEET 2022 dress code

  Don’ts for NEET 2022 on the Exam Day

  • Don’t rush for anything, as your answer sheet has negative marking

  • Don’t indulge in discussions with others

  • Don’t leave the exam hall without permission

  • Don’t get involved in discouraging discussions

• Jul 17, 2022 08:00 AM IST

  NEET 2022 Dress Code for Males

  Male candidates need to follow the given below pre-determined dress code set by the NTA, the exam conducting body.

  1. No full-sleeved shirts/t-shirts are allowed. Candidates wearing half-sleeved shirts and T-shirts will only be granted entry to the NEET exam centre.

  2. No bulky clothes with zip pockets, sequins, big buttons, or embroideries are allowed for male candidates. Candidates need to wear light and simple clothes.

  3. No Kurta-Pajama dress will be allowed.

  4. Wearing shoes is strictly prohibited at the exam centre. Candidates donning simple sandals or chappals with thin soles will be allowed.

• Jul 17, 2022 07:45 AM IST

  NEET 2022 Dress Code for Females

  Female candidates need to follow the given below pre-determined dress code set by the NTA, the exam conducting body.

  1. Female candidates cannot wear jewellery like nose pins, earrings, rings, anklets, necklaces, bracelets, or pendants to the NEET 2022 exam centre.

  2. Clothes with sequins, patches, embroidery, brooches, or big buttons are strictly prohibited. 

  3. No full sleeves clothing is allowed. Female candidates appearing for NEET 2022 need to wear half-sleeved T-shirt, kurta or shirt.

  4. Footwear with thick soles and high heels are prohibited. Female candidates need to don simple sandals or slippers with low heels.

• Jul 17, 2022 07:30 AM IST

  NEET 2022 Exam - New Changes You Must Note

  Here’s a quick overview on all the latest changes in the NEET 2022 exam:

  • There’s no upper age limit for the NEET UG 2022 exam
  • The exam duration has been changed from 3 hours to 3 hours and 20 minutes
  • Syllabus remains the same as before

• Jul 17, 2022 07:15 AM IST

  NEET 2022 Total No. of Test Takers

  Total 18,72,341 candidates have registered for the NEET 2022 exam. This is apparently the highest number of NEET registrations recorded to date. All of these candidates are going to appear for the entrance exam today from 2 PM to 5:20 PM. 

• Jul 17, 2022 12:01 AM IST

  NEET 2022 Exam Today (July 17)

  NEET 2022 exam will be conducted today, July 17, 2022 (Sunday), from 2 PM to 5:20 PM. Candidates are advised to reach their respective exam centres at least 90 minutes prior to the commencement of the exam. Check Important Instructions & Exam Schedule!