As per the reports, it is expected that some changes can be seen in NEET exam pattern but any official updates has not been out yet. NEET UG 2025 Exam will be conducted by NTA in the first week of May 2025. NTA NEET is the toughest known medical exam in the country, so the candidates aiming to crack it must be completely aware of NEET Syllabus & Exam Pattern.
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Last year, NEET 2024 exam was conducted on 5th May 2024. There is no other entrance test organised for providing admission in UG medical programmes. Candidates should be very focused on their NEET exam preparation, as it is a critical milestone for those seeking career in medical field.
Class 12th passed or appearing students are eligible for this exam. Candidates must have completed 17 years age to apply for NEET. After qualifying this exam, students will get admission to MBBS, BDS, Nursing, BAMS, BUMS & BSMS courses.
All you need to know about NEET 2025 Exam:
- NEET 2025 Exam will be held in the month of May 2025. Check NEET Exam Date
- Starting NEET 2025 Preparation Early? Perfect Decision! Check NEET Preparation Tips
- Grab The Best Books for NEET 2025 Preparation. Check NEET Books
- NMC has updated the NEET UG Syllabus. Check New Changes in NEET Syllabus
- Confused whether your are eligible for NEET 2025 or not. Find out here NEET Eligibility
- Do not miss any updates regarding NEET 2025 Registration. Check NEET Application
Through NEET scores, students will be provided admission in more than one lakh MBBS seats offered by various medical institutions in India. It is a pen & paper based examination conducted in various cities across the country.
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Here, candidates can get an insight about the NEET 2025 examination including exam date, pattern, application form, eligibility, syllabus, etc.
NEET 2025 Overview
Exam Name | National Eligibility cum Entrance test |
Conducting Authority | NTA |
Courses | MBBS, BDS, Nursing, AYUSH |
NEET Website | neet.nta.nic.in |
Exam Level | National Level Exam |
Exam Mode | Offline (Pen & Paper Based Mode) |
Application Release | February 2025 |
Age Limit | Minimum 17 Years |
Number of Candidates Appeared (2024) | 2400,000 |
Exam Date | May 2025 (Tentative) |
Exam Frequency | Once in a year |
Official Website | exams.nta.ac.in/NEET/ |
NEET 2025 Exam Date
Below, we have mentioned the tentative NEET Exam Date 2025:
Events | Dates (Tentative) |
Release of application form | February 2025 |
Last date to submit the application | 1st week of April 2025 |
Correction window | April 2025 |
Issue of admit card | Last week of April 2025 |
Exam date | 1st week of May 2025 |
Answer key available | Within one week after the exam |
Result announcement | June 2025 |
Counselling begin | July 2025 |
NEET 2025 Application Form
Read the below instructions carefully before filling the NEET UG Application Form 2025:
- Candidates can apply for NEET 2025 through online mode only.
- NEET 2025 Registration will be commenced from the month of February 2025.
- Mobile Number & Email ID will be verified during the filling of application form.
- Only one application form should be submitted by a candidate.
- Fill all the details in the application form carefully to avoid rejection.
- Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
- Confirmation page will be generated after the successful payment of application fee.
- Students must fill up their application form before the last date, i.e. April 2025.
Application Fee:
- The application fee will be submitted via online mode through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI etc.
- Processing fee & GST will also be chargeable to candidates.
- For Outside India, the application fee will be Rs.9500/-.
- The application fee for various categories is given below:
Category | Application Fee (In India) |
General | Rs. 1700/- |
General-EWS, OBC NCL | Rs. 1600/- |
SC, ST, PwBD, Third Gender | Rs. 1000/- |
Documents Required to Upload in NEET Application:
- Recent passport size photograph
- Postcard size photograph
- Left and Right hand Fingers and Thumb impression
- Signature
- Address Proof (Present and Permanent Address)
- Category Certificate (if required)
- Citizenship Certificate (if required)
- PwBD Certificate (wherever required)
Steps to Apply For NEET 2025
Candidates can follow below given steps to fill the NEET 2025 application form:
- Step-1: Visit the NEET 2025 website and click on “New Registration” button.
- Step-2: Enter the registration details and generate ID & password.
- Step-3: Fill personal, aadhaar, qualification, exam centers, communication details.
- Step-4: Upload the required documents.
- Step-5: Verify your Email ID & Phone Number.
- Step-6: Pay the application fee via online mode.
- Step-7: Generate & Print the confirmation page.
NEET 2025 Application Correction
NTA will also provide the opportunity to make correction in the NEET UG application form. Candidates will be able to edit their filled application details through login during the correction period. NEET 2025 application correction window will be started from April 2025.
Any correction in photograph and signature will be intimated through Email/SMS & candidate login. Changes in Exam center city & medium of question paper will not be entertained. Candidates make sure to correct their details during the correction window after this no opportunity will be provided.
NEET 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must read below given points carefully to ensure their eligibility:
- Nationality: Indian National, NRI, OCI, PIO & Foreign Nationals are eligible to apply.
- UTs of J&K & Ladakh candidates can apply under 15% All India Quota.
- Qualifying Exam: Candidates should have qualified the 12th or equivalent exam from any recognized board.
- Candidates appearing in the qualifying exam in the year 2025 are also eligible to apply.
- Age Limit: The minimum age limit is 17 years at the time of admission or before 31st December 2025. There is no upper age limit to apply for NEET.
- Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Bio-technology & English are mandatory in 12th class.
- Minimum Marks: At least 50% marks are required taken together in PCB subjects. 10% relaxation in marks will be given to SC/ST & OBC-NCL categories.
NEET 2025 Exam Pattern
Candidates appearing for NEET exam must acquaint themselves with the NEET exam pattern given below:
- Mode: It will be organized through offline (pen & paper based) mode.
- Type of Questions: MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) will be asked in the exam.
- Duration: The exam duration will be three hours and 20 minutes. For PwBD candidates, one hour and 5 minutes will be provided extra to complete the exam.
- Section: There will be two sections, i.e. Section A with 35 Questions and Section B with 15 questions. In section B, candidates have to attempt any 10 questions out of 15.
- Subjects: The question paper will be asked from Physics, Chemistry, Botany & Zoology subjects.
- Medium: The exam will be organized in total 13 languages, i.e. English, Hindi, Marathi, Odia, Assamese, Tamil, Bengali, Telugu, Gujarati, Urdu, Malyalam, Punjabi & kannada.
- Marking Scheme: 4 marks will be given for each correct answer and -1 mark will be allotted for each incorrect answer. No marks will be given for unanswered & unattempted questions.
Section wise Questions & Marks Weightage:
Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks |
Physics | 35 (Section A) | 140 |
15 (Section B) | 40 | |
Chemistry | 35 (Section A) | 140 |
15 (Section B) | 40 | |
Botany | 35 (Section A) | 140 |
15 (Section B) | 40 | |
Zoology | 35 (Section A) | 140 |
15 (Section B) | 40 | |
Total | 720 marks |
NEET 2025 Syllabus
The syllabus will be of 11th and 12th class level. The NMC (National Medical Commission) of India will notify NEET Syllabus that candidate needs to prepare for the examination. Topics will be taken from Chemistry, Physics & Biology subjects. Some of the topics are mentioned below:
Class 11th Topics: Physics – Physical World & Measurement, Laws of Motion, Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body, Properties of Bulk Matter, Oscillations & Waves etc. Chemistry – Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, Thermodynamics, Redox Reactions, Hydrogen etc. Biology – Diversity in Living World, Cell Structure and Function, Human Physiology, Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants etc.
Class 12th Topics: Physics – Current Electricity, Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents, Optics, Atoms & Nuclei, etc. Chemistry – Solutions, Solid State, Surface Chemistry, General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements, Biomolecules, Polymers, etc. Biology – Genetics and Evolution, Reproduction, Biotechnology and Its Applications, Ecology & Environment, etc.
NEET 2025 Preparation Tips
Good & Strategic preparation plan is the key to crack NEET exam. Below we have given some NEET preparation tips which can help candidates to qualify exam:
- To begin preparation for NEET, firstly candidates should understand the exam pattern & syllabus carefully.
- Consider your strength & weakness and make a customized study plan.
- Practice mock test & previous year question papers on regular basis.
- Divide your time evenly for all the subjects of syllabus and try to allocate more time for the toughest one.
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle and make sure to have quality sleep of 6 to 8 hours daily.
- Take help of your Teachers or Tutors to clarify any doubt in studies.
NEET 2025 Books
In the table given below, we have listed some NEET books which are helpful during the preparations:
Physics | Chemistry | Biology |
NCERT (Textbook) Physics – Class 11 & 12 | NCERT (Textbook) Chemistry – Class 11 & 12 | NCERT (Textbook) Biology for Class 11 & 12 |
Concepts of Physics by H. C. Verma | Physical Chemistry by O. P. Tandon | Trueman’s Biology – Volume 1 & Volume 2 |
D. C. Pandey Objective Physics | Organic Chemistry by Morrison and Boyd | Objective Biology – Dinesh |
Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick, and Walker | Modern ABC for Chemistry for Class 11 & 12 | Biology by Pradeep’s Publications |
NEET 2025 Exam Centres
Port Blair, Guntur, Itanagar, Guwahati, Patna, Chandigarh, Raipur, Silvassa, Daman & Diu, Delhi, Panji, Surat, Gurugram, Shimla, Jammu, Shrinagar, Ranchi, Bengaluru, Kannur, Bhopal, Mumbai, Imphal, Shilong, Kohima, Puri, Puducherry, Amritsar, Ajmer, Jaipur, Gangtok, Chennai, Agartala, Agra, Meerut, Malda, Leh, Kargil, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bangkok, Kathmandu, Singapore etc.
NEET 2025 FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
NEET 2025 Exam City Slip
For the convenience of candidates, NTA will announce the allotted examination city before releasing the admit card. NEET Advanced Exam City Slip will be released in the month of April 2025. Candidates can view their exam city by entering their login details.
Application number, DOB & password will be required to view the exam city. It will be allotted to only successfully registered candidates. Candidates must note down that exam city slip will not be considered as admit card. Candidates have to download the admit card from the website.
NEET 2025 Admit Card
NEET UG Admit Card 2025 will be available in the month of April 2025. It will be released before two or three days from the examination day. Admit card will not be sent by post or any other offline mode. If the candidates are not able to download the admit card from the website, they can reach the helpline during the working hours or write an Email to NTA.
In case of any correction in the NEET 2025 hall ticket, candidates should contact the helpline between 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Such candidates should appear for the exam with their downloaded admit card at the exam centre. However, NTA will make correction in records later.
NEET 2025 Answer Key
Candidates will be able to view their NEET 2025 Response Sheet & answer key through online mode. NEET answer key 2025 will be released in the month of May 2025. Answer key will be published in two parts, i.e. Provisional & Final Key.
In case of any doubt in the provisional answer key, candidates can submit their challenges through the website. Candidates will have to pay Rs.200/- for each question. A panel of subject experts will review the challenges and publish the final answer key. The objection window will be opened in May 2025.
NEET 2025 Result
NEET Result 2025 or Score Card will be displayed on the website of NEET. It will be available through online mode only. NEET 2025 Score Card will be issued in the month of June 2025. There will be no provision for rechecking or re-evaluation of the answer sheets.
Candidates will have to enter their login details to check the result. The result will be valid for admission for the current year session. Candidates should keep safe the result or scorecard for further admission usage.
NEET 2025 Merit List
NTA will release the NEET UG Merit List 2025 on the basis of marks scored in the entrance exam. Merit List will be released through online mode along with results.
In case of any tie between two or more candidates, the inter-se-merit criteria will be applied for determination of rank. From the year 2024, candidate’s age has been removed from the criteria. The inter-se-merit criteria will be as follows:
- Candidate obtaining higher marks in Biology (Botany & Zoology) in the Test, followed by,
- Candidate obtaining higher marks in Chemistry in the Test, followed by,
- Candidate obtaining higher marks in Physics in the Test, followed by,
- Draw of lots by using the computer or IT with no human intervention.
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NEET 2025 Cut-off
The cut-off will be announced after the declaration of result. NEET cut off 2025 will be available in the month of June 2025. Students who will score the marks under the released cutoff will be eligible for admission.
NEET UG 2025 cut off will be released category wise. Various factors will be considered while preparing the cut-off marks. The expected cut off for NEET exam is mentioned below:
Category | Qualifying Criteria | NEET Marks Range |
UR/ EWS | 50th percentile | 720-138 |
OBC/ SC/ ST | 40th percentile | 137-108 |
UR/ EWS & PWD | 45th percentile | 137-122 |
OBC & PwD | 40th percentile | 121-108 |
SC & PwD | 40th percentile | 121-108 |
ST & PWD | 40th percentile | 121-108 |
NEET Seat Reservation
The reservation criteria for various categories is given below:
Category | Seats Reserved (%) |
General EWS | 10% |
OBC-NCL | 27% |
Scheduled Caste | 15% |
Scheduled Tribe | 7.5% |
Person with Disability (PwBD) | 5% |
NEET 2025 Counselling
NEET UG Counselling 2025 will be administrated by MCC (Medical Council Committee). Counselling process will be conducted through online mode only. Candidates will be invited for counselling as per the All India Merit List. It will be started in the month of July 2025.
NEET Counselling procedure will comprise various steps like registration, filling & locking of choices, seat allotment, document verification & reporting to allotted colleges. It will be necessary to visit the allotted college and complete the admission formalities. Counselling will be conducted in various rounds depending on the availability of vacant seats.
Documents Required at the time of Reporting & Admission:
- Allotment Letter by MCC
- NEET 2025 Admit Card
- NEET 2025 Score Card/Result
- Class 10th Mark Sheet & Certificates
- Class 12th Mark Sheet & Certificates
- DOB certificate (If Metric certificate does not bear the same)
- Eight passport size photograph (Same as affixed on the application form)
- ID Proof (Aadhaar, PAN card, DL, Passport)
- Category certificate (if applicable)
NEET 2025 Participating Colleges
Below we have listed some colleges that accept NEET scores for providing admission:
- AIIMS
- JIPMER
- CMC Vellore
- Delhi University
- Armed Forces Medical College
- PGIMER
- National Institute of Mental Health and Neuroscience
- Banaras Hindu University
- Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences
- King George’s Medical University
- Maulana Azad Medical College
- Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
- Kasturba Medical College
Below is our comment section where you can ask any questions or queries you may have regarding the NEET 2025 examination.
I want to clarify if any changes in NEET syllabus or exam pattern happened?
No, it was expected but no such announcement made yet by NTA NEET officials.
Is NEET 2025 exam will be conducted in CBT mode?
Yes, it is expected to conduct in CBT mode but not officially announced yet.
Is the news regarding NEET exam pattern 2025 change confirmed?
No such NEET exam pattern change for 2025 has been notified by the concerned authority. However, it is expected by various sources.
What is the latest changes in NEET 2025 exam mode?
Any latest changes in exam mode has not been announced yet.
What will be the difficulty level of NEET for 2025?
The difficulty level of NEET 2025 is expected to be moderate to difficult.
Can I crack NEET 2025 if I start my preparations now?
Yes, if you start your exam preparation with good strategy and study material you can crack this exam.