The National Testing Agency (NTA) will announce the list of cities where the NEET 2023 exam centers will be located along with the information brochure.
- These exam centers will be situated in major cities across India and abroad. Last year, there were 3,570 NEET exam centers in 497 cities, including 14 cities outside of India.
- Candidates will have the opportunity to choose their preferred exam city when filling out the application form, and the NTA will assign an exam center based on this preference.
- It is expected that there will be more exam centers and cities available for the NEET 2023 exam than there were in the previous year.
- The final assigned exam center will be listed on the NEET 2023 admit card, and candidates will receive an advance notification of their exam city before the release of the admit card. The NEET 2023 exam is scheduled to take place on May 7 2023.
EduRev suggest you to give some time to research nearby test centers for the NEET Exam and consult with your parents before selecting your exam center so that you won't be stressed on the day of the test.
How to choose the Exam Center for NEET 2023?
- While filling out the NEET application form 2023, candidates will be required to select four test centres in decreasing order of preference.
- It is essential to choose a convenient exam centre to avoid any delays in arriving on time.
- When deciding on an exam centre, factors such as distance, transportation availability and familiarity with the route to the centre should be considered.
- Candidates should select the NEET 2023 exam centre closest to their residence to avoid a hectic journey on the day of the examination.
- NTA takes into consideration the preferences such as language and centre date filled by the candidate while allocating the exam centre.
- No changes can be made to the exam centre once it has been allotted.
To make it easier for you to select an exam centre for NEET 2023, EduRev has provided a comprehensive list of exam centres in each state, union territory, and international locations, by examining the exam centres of previous years, so that you don't face any difficulties when making your choice.
NEET Exam Centres Over The Past Years
Over the past five years, the number of examination centres for the NEET exam has grown substantially, from 750 to 3,800. This growth has also allowed NTA to reach out to many more cities, with the number of exam cities increasing from 50 to more than 500. Below are the statistics related to NEET exam centres and cities in the last five years:
NEET 2023 Exam Centre List of Cities (Expected)
- It can be assumed that the number of cities for the NEET 2023 exam will be higher than the previous year. However, the major cities and centres will remain the same.
- The test centres of NEET have been extended to two international cities, Dubai and Kuwait in 2021, and 14 cities across Asia, Middle East and Africa in 2023. This year, the NEET exam cities will be located in several states across India.
- Last year, NTA released the list of NEET exam cities. The highest number of centres were located in Uttar Pradesh, followed by Bihar and Maharashtra.
- There were many other states that had more than 30 exam cities, such as Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh.
- As and when the information brochure for NEET 2023 is released, the updated list of exam cities will be announced.
NEET 2023 Exam Centres in Uttar Pradesh
NEET exam centres 2023 in Uttar Pradesh are located in the following cities:
NEET 2023 Exam Centres in Maharashtra
The NEET 2023 exam centres in Maharashtra are located in the following cities:
NEET 2023 Exam Centres in Bihar
This state has the highest number of NEET 2023 exam centre cities in East India. Take a look at the cities below.
NEET 2023 Exam Centres in Tamil Nadu
The NEET 2023 exam centres located in Tamil Nadu are as follows:
NEET 2023 Exam Centres in Andhra Pradesh
The NEET 2023 exam centres situated in Andhra Pradesh are as follows:
NEET 2023 Exam Centres in Karnataka
The NEET 2023 exam centres in Karnataka are as follows:
NEET 2023 Exam Centres in Gujarat
The NEET 2023 exam centres in Gujarat are as follows:
NEET 2023 Exam Centres in Madhya Pradesh
The NEET 2023 exam centres in MP are as follows:
NEET 2023 Exam Centres in Other States and Union Territories
The table below brings the NEET 2023 exam centres located in other states and Union Territories across India.
NEET 2023 Exam Centres and Cities List (International)
The following table brings the list of 14 international cities where NEET 2023 exam centres were located.
NEET 2023 Exam Centers based on Language
Candidates should be sure to select the language and exam centre for the NEET 2023 exam carefully as language/medium options will be available in chosen centres. The following table provides the list of NEET 2023 exam centres based on the language of question papers.
Note: English & Hindi language is available in each and every city.
How to Check Final Allotted NEET Exam Centre 2023
Once the National Testing Agency (NTA) assigns the definite exam centre for NEET 2023, an intimation slip will be issued which must be downloaded by the applicants to know the city hosting the exam. This slip should not be confused with the admit card as it only mentions the city and not the exact exam centre. The steps to check and download the advance intimation slip and admit card have been stated below:
- Step 1: Visit the NEET 2022 website – neet.nta.nic.in
- Step 2: Click on the link ‘Advance Intimation of Examination City for NEET (UG) 2023’ under the 'Candidate Activity' section at the bottom left side of the home page.
- Step 3: Enter your Application Number, Date of Birth, Security Pin.
- Step 4: Click on Submit
- Step 5: Download the exam city allotment order or NEET 2023 admit card.
The exact address and venue of the NEET 2023 exam centre will be available on the NEET admit card after it has been downloaded. Although the exam centre will be given in the test-taker's top choice of city, the authorities may make changes to the allocation if the centre is not available there.
NEET 2023 Exam Centre Instructions
- In Recent years, the NEET exam has been scheduled for the hours of 2:00pm to 5:20pm, so it is recommended to arrive at the exam room by 1:00pm with only the NEET Admit card and a photograph as the only necessary documents.
- Fingerprints will be taken on attendance sheet.
- 15 minutes before exam, candidates will be given booklet to fill in details.
- Timings will be announced at the beginning, half-time, and end of exam by invigilators.
- Sign answer sheet twice: once at beginning and once at end of exam.
- Invigilator will provide ballpoint pen.
- Check number of pages and ensure same code is on test booklet and answer sheet in allotted 5 minutes.
- Fill in both sides of OMR answer sheet.
- Ensure the test booklet comprises the same number of pages as stated on the cover of the booklet
- Submit OMR sheet to invigilator before leaving exam hall (mandatory).
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Documents Required at NEET Exam Centre 2023
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)
What is the number of NEET UG 2023 exam centre cities?
There will be 497 NEET UG 2023 exam cities throughout the country including 14 cities outside India.
Can I request to change my allotted NEET test centre?
No, the exam centre once allotted cannot be changed. No request for the same will be entertained.
What time should I reach the centre?
The name and address details of NEET centre will be mentioned on the admit card, along with the date and time to report. It is mandatory for candidates to report at the centre an hour before the reporting time for frisking.
How many test cities can I select during registration of NEET 2023?
While filling NEET 2023 application form, candidates must select at least four exam centres as per their preferences and convenience.
Do I need to open the application form even if I do not wish to make any changes in NEET exam centres 2022 chosen by me?
No, if you do not wish to make any changes you need not re-open your application form of NEET. It will be submitted as it is without any issue.