NEET 2022 registration at neet.nta.nic.in; What is a qualification code?

NEW DELHI: The National Eligibility Common Entrance Test, NEET UG 2022 registration has been started by the National Testing Agency (NTA) at neet.nta.nic.in. The NEET 2022 application form window is available for eligible candidates till May 6. The fee for NEET 2022 form can be paid until May 7.
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According to the NEET UG 2022 registration process, medical aspirants are required to select a qualifying exam code in the application form. NEET UG 2022 is scheduled to be held on July 17 in pen and paper mode. Medical aspirants are advised to read the story to know more details on what is NEET 2022 qualification codes and how to select one.

What is the NEET qualification code 2022?

A qualification code for NEET-UG 2022 is the qualifying exam that a medical aspirant has passed. Each aspirant needs to select a code as per their qualification. It is to be noted that the qualification code and other details in the NEET UG 2022 exam must be filled in carefully. A change in the qualifying code for NEET-UG cannot be changed after the final submission of the application form.

NEET 2022 qualifying codes as per information brochure

Here is a simplified list of qualifying codes mentioned in the NEET 2022 information brochure by NTA.

Exam code 1: Aspirants sitting for Class 12 or waiting for the results can select this code, though they must provide the relevant documents as proof of qualifying for the exam after the announcement./NEET-UG aspirants with a Class 12th result awaited can select Code 1, but must present all the relevant documents during the NEET counselling process.

Exam Code 2: A candidate can select Code 2 if they have completed twelve years of schooling under Higher/Secondary examinations or the Indian School Certificate Examination (ISCE) with English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or any other elective as one of the major subjects.

Exam Code 3: NEET qualifying exam code 3 can be selected by Class 12th graduates who must have s physics, chemistry and biology/biotechnology as compulsory subject (as well as practical test in these subjects) in the Intermediate/pre-degree examination in science of an Indian University/Board or other recognised examining body along with English as compulsory subject.

Exam Code 4: A NEET applicant can choose Code 4 if they have completed the pre-professional or pre-medical examination, together with Chemistry, Biology, and English, after completing Class 12. NTA, however, states that practical tests in each subject should be included in pre-professional or pre-medical examination qualifications.

Exam Code 5: Code 5 is open to anyone completing the first year of a bachelor's degree from a recognised institution, including practical tests in Physics, Chemistry, Biology,/Biotechnology.

Exam Code 6: Code 6 can be selected by students who have passed the BSc examination with two or more subjects: biology/biotechnology, physics, and chemistry.

Exam Code 7: Candidates who have passed anything equivalent to a Class 12 examination from a university or school and have completed two years of study in Physics, Biology/Biotechnology, Chemistry, and English and have also passed practical tests can opt for Code 7.

NEET UG 2022 will be conducted in 13 languages, and 90,825 MBBS, 27,948 BDS, 52,720 AYUSH, 603 BVSc, and AH seats will be offered, including 1899 AIIMS and 249 JIPMER seats.