The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is a national level examination for admission to undergraduate medical courses in India.
- It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and is the only entrance exam for admission to medical colleges in India.
- During the registration and counseling process for NEET, several documents are required to be submitted.
- These documents are crucial for the verification of the candidate’s identity and eligibility for the examination.
While registering, counselling or at Exam centre of NEET, it is important to be aware of the documents required, as not having the necessary documents may lead to not being able to participate in the exam. Understanding the types of documents needed and submitting them beforehand is essential to ensure the chance of getting admission to a good college or being allowed entry on the day of the exam.
Let's first see the important dates of the NEET Exam 2023 and after that we will discuss all the documents required during different processes of NEET 2023.
NEET UG 2023: Important Dates
Before discussing the documents needed for NEET, EduRev advises all applicants to gather all necessary documents in a physical file and scan them to save it in a folder on a computer or in digilocker if necessary. This will reduce the amount of time you have to spend on the NEET procedure and reduce the likelihood of being rejected due to any missing document at the spot.
Documents required for NEET Registration 2023
Before registering for NEET UG Exam 2023, gather all the required documents in one place to make the registration process easier. Here is a list of documents that you need while filling out the application form.
- Recent passport size photographs: Candidates are required to upload their recent passport size photographs during the online registration process. These photographs should be clear and of good quality.
- Scanned copy of signature: Candidates are also required to upload a scanned copy of their signature during the registration process. This signature should match the one on the admit card.
- Class 12th certificate: Candidates must submit a photocopy of their class 12th certificate as a proof of educational qualifications.
- Class 10th certificate: Candidates are required to upload a scanned copy of their class 10th certificate during the registration process. This certificate is used for verification of the candidate’s date of birth.
- Left & right hands fingers, thumb impression: Candidates are required to upload the scanned copy of left and right hand thumb impressions.
- Identity proof: Candidates are required to submit an identity proof such as Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport or driving license during the registration process.
- Caste certificate (if applicable): Candidates belonging to the reserved category are required to upload a scanned copy of their caste certificate during the registration process.
- PwD certificate (if applicable): Candidates belonging to the PwD category must submit a photocopy of their PwD certificate.
- Non-creamy layer certificate (if applicable): Candidates belonging to the OBC category must submit a photocopy of their non-creamy layer certificate.
See the table below for Specifications of the documents required:
How to Upload Images/ Documents for NEET 2023 Application?
While filling the NEET 2023 application, when candidates reach the images uploading step, following are the steps that they need to take:
- Click on the button reading ‘Upload your recent signature and photograph’.
- Click on the ‘Choose File’ button present in front of the document’s name.
- Click on the ‘Browse’ button to locate the file.
- Click on ‘Next’ and a new page will open displaying the documents chosen.
- If all the documents are correct, click on the ‘Next’ button and then press ‘Upload’ to complete the process.
Documents required for NEET 2023 on Exam Day
This a very crucial day for every NEET aspirant, hence you should be ready by all means, whether it is your preparation, documents or your dress code. Hence, given below is the list of documents you need at the exam centre:
Candidates must carry the following documents to the exam centre:
- NEET Admit Card
- Passport size photo (same as the uploaded on NEET Application form)
- Credible ID proof
- PwD certificate (on whomever applicable)
NTA NEET 2023 Admit Card Undertaking
The NTA NEET admit card 2023 undertaking is a self-declaration form issued by the exam conducting body NTA. The undertaking is issued to ensure that candidates follow the COVID-19 guidelines during the exam.
- In the NTA NEET admit card undertaking, candidates will be asked to confirm if they have any COVID-19 symptoms.
- NTA aims to ensure the safe conduct of the NEET exam with the help of the NEET 2023 admit card undertaking.
- Students should ensure that the information filling in the NTA NEET admit card undertaking is true, as it will be checked at the exam centre.
Documents required for NEET Counselling 2023
Once you have gone through all the challenging stages NEET UG Exam, it is time for you to pick a college. Do not be too confident and forget to bring your documents as the final step is yet to come. To make it through this stage, you must go to the counselling centre and have all your documents verified. Be sure to have all the required documents with you when you go to the exam centre, which are listed below:
- NEET admit card: Candidates are required to carry their NEET admit card during the counseling process. This admit card should be original and should be produced during the verification process.
- NEET scorecard: Candidates are required to produce their NEET scorecard during the counseling process. This scorecard should be original and should be produced during the verification process.
- Class 10th and 12th certificates: Candidates are required to produce their class 10th and 12th certificates during the counseling process. These certificates should be original and should be produced during the verification process.
- Identity proof: Candidates are required to produce an identity proof such as Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport or driving license during the counseling process.
- Caste certificate (if applicable): Candidates belonging to the reserved category are required to produce their caste certificate during the counseling process. This certificate should be original and should be produced during the verification process.
- Passport size photographs: Candidates are required to carry a few (8-10) passport size photographs during the counseling process. These photographs will be used for the admission process.
- PwD certificate (if applicable): Candidates belonging to the PwD category must bring the original PwD certificate along with a photocopy during the counseling process.
- Non-creamy layer certificate/ Caste certificate (if applicable): Candidates belonging to the OBC category must bring the original non-creamy layer certificate along with a photocopy during the counseling process.
- Provisional allotment letter: Candidates are required to submit the provisional allotment letter in the counseling round.
Documents required by NRI/ OCI candidates appearing for Deemed Universities
- Passport copy of sponsored person
- Embassy certificate
- Sponsorship affidavit which states that sponsorer is willing to bear the expenses for the entire duration of study .
- Relationship Affidavit which states the relation of the candidate with the sponsorer.
- Only those who are registered for NEET 2023 will be given access to the revision window.
- Candidates can make changes to their personal information and exam city on the NEET 2023 application form.
- Candidates should abide by the NEET application form correction instructions before the last date to rectify any errors in the application and test center.
- To make the required modifications prior to the NEET 2023 Exam Dates, candidates will have to sign in to NEET using their application number and password.
- Individuals registered for the NEET 2023 exam will have access to the revision window and can modify their personal information and exam city options on the application form before the deadline by logging in with their application number and password.
- Applications with unclear photographs or documents that do not comply with the regulations will not be accepted by NEET authorities.
- Individuals whose applications are rejected will be notified through emails or telephone numbers.
- Information such as gender, category, date of birth, identification, language, state code, test centre, etc can be modified during the correction window.
Points to keep in mind while Submitting the Documents
- It is important to ensure that all the documents are original and not photocopies. Original documents will be verified during the registration and counseling process.
- Candidates should ensure that all the documents are in proper order and are not tampered with. Any tampered documents will be rejected during the verification process.
- It is important to keep a photocopy of all the documents submitted for the registration and counseling process. These photocopies will come in handy in case the original documents are lost or misplaced.
- Candidates should ensure that their photographs and signatures are clear and of good quality. Poor quality photographs and signatures will be rejected during the verification process.
- Candidates should ensure that all the documents are properly self-attested. Any document that is not self-attested will be rejected during the verification process.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the NEET registration process requires candidates to submit a number of documents including their class 10th and 12th certificates, identity proof, and passport size photograph among others. Similarly, during the counseling process, candidates are required to submit the original NEET admit card and result, class 10th and 12th certificates, identity proof, and a provisional allotment letter among others.
Is it okay if I'm wearing a cap in my photograph for NEET 2023 application?
NEET 2023 photo (passport/postcard) size, format: Must be taken on or after September 1, 2022. Preferably with name and date of taking the photograph. Photograph should not be with cap or goggles.
Which hand do I need to use for thumb impression while filling NEET 2023 application?
You are required to submit a scanned copy of your left-hand thumb impression for NEET 2023 application. The impression must have been imprinted with blue ink.
Can I submit a photograph with blue background for NEET 2023 applications?
No, you are required to submit a photograph with only a white background. Upon failing to do so, your application will stand cancelled.
What documents do I need for NEET 2023 registration?
For NEET 2023 registration, the documents that one will be required to complete the process include Candidate’s photograph, Signature, Left-hand thumb impression, Class 10 mark sheet, Class 10 Passing Certificate, Class 12 mark sheet, Class 12 Passing Certificate, ID proof (for instance, Adhaar Card), etc.