NEET is an exam conducted by the National Testing Agency ( NTA) for admission into MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other nursing courses offered by medical colleges in India. Based on the marks and rank in the exam, candidates are called for the NEET counseling process.
The application form is released on February 9, 2025. The NEET 2025 registration last date is expected to be March 9, 2025. NTA releases NEET 2025 admit card around May 1, 2025. NEET exam will be held on May 5, 2025 for 3 hours and 20 minutes (200 minutes). The result will be announced on June 14.
NEET 2025 in Highlights
NEET exam 2025 is conducted once a year in offline modes. This 720 marks MCQ paper has 200 questions out of which 180 are to be attempted. The following table will give you a brief insight into NEET 2025.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | NEET |
| Conducting Body | National Testing agency |
| NEET number of attempts | no restriction |
| Minimum Eligibility | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology |
| Minimum Age | 17 |
| Exam mode | Pen and paper based through NEET 2025 OMR Sheet |
| Official Website | neet.nta.nic.in |
Important dates for NEET 2025
It is important to know all the dates related to NEET 2025 exam, whether it’s the release date of the NEET application form or the date on which the exam is held. Here is the list of important events related to the NEET 2025 exam date to keep you away from all the hassles and confusion.
| Event | Tentative dates |
|---|---|
| Publication of NEET notification | February 9, 2025 |
| NEET 2025 application dates by NTA | February 9 to March 9, 2025 |
| Last date for application fee payment | March 9, 2025 |
| Correction window of NTA NEET application form | March 18 to 20 |
| Re-opening of the NEET application form window | April 9 to 10, 2025 |
| Allotted exam city details | April 24, 2025 |
| Release of NEET-UG admit card | May 1, 2025 |
| NEET 2025 exam date | May 5, 2025 |
| Result declaration | June 4 |
| Commencement of NEET UG counselling | To be announced |
NEET 2025 Application Process
Following are the steps to apply for the NEET 2025.
- Register for NEET 2025 and fill up the form.
- Upload the images and documents required while filling up the form.
- Pay fees for the application.
- Print the application form.
Documents required while filling up the form – one Identity proof (Adhaar Card, Passports, Bank Passbook, Ration Card or any other government photo ID card) and images of thumb impression.
NEET 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for NEET 2025, students must follow the eligibility criteria. NEET 2025 eligibility criteria is as follows:
| Parameters | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum age requirement | Completed 17 years by 31st December 2025 |
| Nationality | Indian Citizens Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) Foreign Nationals |
| Education qualification | Either passed or appearing 10+2 or equivalent |
| Subjects studied | Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English |
| Qualification exam marks | 50% in physics, chemistry and Biology 40% for SC/ST/OBC 45% for PwD |
NEET 2025 Syllabus
To ace the NEET paper, aspirants should be familiar of the NEET syllabus of Class 11 and 12. Just like the previous year this year too the NEET question paper 2025 will be divided into four sections (physics, chemistry, zoology, and botany) with 50 questions each.
| Subject | Section and Questions |
|---|---|
| Physics | Section A: 35 questions Section B: 15 questions (10 to be answered) |
| Chemistry | Section A: 35 questions Section B: 15 questions (10 to be answered) |
| Botany | Section A: 35 questions Section B: 15 questions (10 to be answered) |
| Zoology | Section A: 35 questions Section B: 15 questions (10 to be answered) |
NEET 2025 Exam Pattern
NEET 2025 exam pattern has 200 questions which are divided into two sections – section A and section B. In this 3-hour NEET exam paper, you have to attempt only 180 questions. NEET aspirants will be rewarded with “+4” for every correct answer and “-1” will be deducted for every wrong answer.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 hour |
| Mode | Offline |
| Number of questions | 200 |
| Type of questions | MCQ |
| Marks | 720 |
| Marking scheme | +4 for every correct answer -1 for every wrong answer |
NEET Question Paper
For NEET 2025, aspirants should solve previous year question papers and NEET 2025 sample paper, for increasing the accuracy of correct and to know the level of difficulty of the entrance exam. Here are the NEET previous years question paper PDF that will give the students a brief idea about the NEET Exam 2025.
NEET 2025 Admit Card
NTA will issue NEET 2025 admit card to registered students after the aspirants are done with their registration and correction process. NEET 2025 Admit cards are provided by the official website. Students should check their information on the hall ticket. Aspirants have to carry their admit cards to their NEET exam centre. The admit card for NEET 2025 would be available by the first week of May 2025, tentatively.
NEET 2025 Answer Key
NTA will release the NEET 2025 exam solution after a few days of exam. The students can then check their answers to the questions they have attempted. The first answer key can be questioned by the student after paying the non refundable fees of Rs. 200. The final answer key will be released a few hours before the announcement of the result. This answer key can’t be questioned by the students.
NEET 2025 Result
NTA will release NEET 2025 result online on its official website neet.nta.nic.in and the results can be downloaded up to 90 days from the result announcement. It is valid for one year for students across the country. For students, wishing to pursue studies abroad, it is valid for 3 years.
Aspirants can check their NEET exam results by following the steps given below.
- Visit the official website neet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the link “Download Scorecard for NEET UG 2025”.
- Enter your application number, date of birth, and the security pin.
- NEET scorecard will be displayed on the screen.
NEET 2025 Cutoff
NEET 2025 cutoff marks are the minimum marks that aspirant must secure in order to get admission into the medical colleges. The cutoff will be released by authorities along with the NEET merit list 2025.
NEET 2025 Counseling
NTA announces NEET 2025 counselling dates after the NEET result on their website. Seats are allocated according to their rank in the NEET exam. NEET 2025 counselling procedure will be carried out through online mode. The tentative date for NEET 2025 counseling will be around September 2025. The counselling procedure for NEET 2025 will be carried out for two types of seats – AIQ seats and State quota seats.
Documents to carry during NEET 2025 counselling
- NEET Admit Card
- NEET Result
- NEET Seat Allotment letter
- Proof of Identity
- Certificate and mark sheet of class of X and XII
- Passport size photographs
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FAQs Related to NEET 2025
When will NTA conducts the NEET 2025 exam?
The NEET 2025 exam date will be conducted on May 5, 2025, tentatively.
Is there any age limit for NEET 2025?
Yes, the aspirant should be of an age 17 or above.
Is the NEET 2025 Exam conducted twice?
No, the NEET exam will be held on a single day across the country for all the candidates.
Where will the NEET 2025 exam held?
The NEET 2025 exam will be held in the respective centres mentioned in the students’ hall tickets.