NEET or The National Eligibility Entrance Test is the qualifying examination for MBBS and BDS programs in Indian medical and dental colleges. It was formerly known as the All-India Pre-Medical Test or AIPMT. The NEET exam is held in May each year. NEET also allows students to secure admissions to several medical colleges for courses other than MBBS and BDS, namely AYUSH courses, which stand for Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy.