NEET 2025: Exam Date (Soon), Syllabus (Out) Application Form, Eligibility

NEET 2025 exam date is yet to be announced but the official detailed unit and chapter-wise NEET 2025 syllabus of Physics Chemistry and Biology is released on the official website. It is anticipated that NTA is likely to announce the NEET 2025 official schedule by third week of Dec, 2024. Candidates must note that official notification and exam schedule will be available in PDF format.

The NEET UG 2024 counselling special stray vacancy round 3 dates are announced. The final round of counselling will be conducted from Dec 23 to Dec 30, 2024. The choice filling and locking process will be conducted till Dec 24, 2024, 11 AM. The seat allotment will be out on Dec 24, 2024 and institute reporting process is scheduled from Dec 25, 2024, to Dec 30, 2024 (5 PM).

New sources predict the NEET exam may be administered in a computer based mode for the  upcoming year. Apart from that there are several changes concering exam pattern, number of times the exam is to be conducted as well as number of attempts students are allowed. 

With only six months left for the exam, students are anxious about the event structure. Moreover, with last year's NEET fiasco, students are expecting a lot of changes, as a seven member expert committee has been formed to regulate the upcoming term. 

The committee aims to wipe out malpractices such as paper leasks and improve the over security of the exam system. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is in charge of administering the National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET exam) for Medical courses (MBBS, MD, MS) and Dental courses (BDS, MDS) programs in India.

Latest Updates on NEET Exam: NEET UG 2025 Exam Dates Live Updates

Also Read: NEET UG 2025 Syllabus (Released): Check Physics, Chemistry, Biology Topics

NEET Counselling 2025

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will announce the NEET UG 2025 counselling dates on mcc.nic.in. According to the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the Dental Council of India (DCI) data for the most recent NEET seats, there are 99,763 MBBS seats, 26,949 BDS seats, 52,720 AYUSH seats, 603 BVSc & AH seats, 1,899 AIIMS seats, and 249 JIPMER seats available in 612 medical and 315 dental colleges.

Other things to keep in mind are as follows.

• All India Quota counselling is conducted by MCC (Medical Counselling Committee), while the state exam authority will conduct state counselling.
• Candidates need to be present on the specified date for the offline counselling process.

All candidates must carry the documents required for NEET counselling like 10th and 12th marks card, photo, valid ID, etc.

NEET Counselling 2024 Dates

Tabulated below are the NEET counselling 2025 for all the round's dates for students reference. 

Event Type	Event Dates
Round 1
Registration	14 Aug '24 - 20 Aug '24
Choice Filling	16 Aug '24 - 22 Aug '24
Choice Locking	21 Aug '24 - 22 Aug '24
Seat Allotment Result	25 Aug '24
Institute Reporting	25 Aug '24 - 31 Aug '24
Seat Resignation	31 Aug '24 - 03 Sep '24
Round 2
Registration	05 Sep '24 - 16 Sep '24
Nationality Conversion (Indian to NRI)	01 Sep '24 - 03 Sep '24
Choice Filling	06 Sep '24 - 16 Sep '24
Choice Locking	16 Sep '24
Seat Allotment Result	19 Sep '24
Institute Reporting	20 Sep '24 - 27 Sep '24
Round 3
Registration	03 Oct '24 - 08 Oct '24
Choice Filling	05 Oct '24 - 11 Oct '24
Choice Locking	11 Oct '24
Seat Allotment Result	12 Oct '24
Institute Reporting	14 Oct '24 - 19 Oct '24
Online Stray Vacancy
Registration	22 Oct '24 - 25 Oct '24
Choice Filling	23 Oct '24 - 26 Oct '24
Choice Locking	26 Oct '24
Provisional Seat Allotment Result	29 Oct '24
Final Seat Allotment Result	30 Oct '24
Institute Reporting	30 Oct '24 - 05 Nov '24
Special Round
Payment	20 Nov '24 - 21 Nov '24
Choice Filling	20 Nov '24 - 22 Nov '24
Choice Locking	21 Nov '24 - 22 Nov '24
Seat Allotment Result	23 Nov '24
Institute Reporting	25 Nov '24 - 30 Nov '24
Special Stray Vacancy Round 2
Payment	09 Dec '24 - 10 Dec '24
Choice Locking	09 Dec '24 - 10 Dec '24
Seat Allotment Result	12 Dec '24
Institute Reporting	12 Dec '24 - 16 Dec '24
Special Stray Vacancy Round 3
Choice Filling and Locking	23 Dec '24 - 24 Dec '24
Seat Allotment Result	24 Dec '24
Institute Reporting	25 Dec '24 - 30 Dec '24

NEET Counselling 2025: Important Websites

Following are the important websites candidates must visit regularly for the respective NEET 2025 counselling process.

NEET 2025 Important Websites

Authority	Website	Authority	Website
NEET Official Website	neet.nta.nic.in	NEET Official Website for Himachal Pradesh	amruhp.ac.in
AYUSH NEET Official Website	aaccc.gov.in	NEET Official Website for Andaman and Nicobar	collegeadmission.andaman.gov.in
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare	www.mohfw.gov.in	NEET Official Website for West Bengal	wbmcc.nic.in
Medical Counselling Committee	www.mcc.nic.in	NEET Official Website for Madhya Pradesh	dme.mponline.gov.in
NEET Official Website for Tamil Nadu	tnmedicalselection.net	NEET Official Website for Andhra Pradesh	ugcq.ysruhs.com
NEET Official Website for Assam	dme.assam.gov.in	NEET Official Website for Karnataka	kea.kar.nic.in
NEET Official Website for Arunachal Pradesh	apdhte.nic.in	NEET Official Website for Maharashtra	cetcell.net.in
NEET Official Website for Kerala	cee.kerala.gov.in	NEET Official Website for Uttar Pradesh	upneet.gov.in
NEET Official Website for Telangana	tsmedadm.tsche.in	NEET Official Website for Chattisgarh	cgdme.admissions.nic.in
NEET Official Website for Odisha	admissions.nic.in	NEET Official Website for Jharkhand	jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in
NEET Official Website for Gujarat	medadmgujarat.org	NEET Official Website for Haryana	uhsrugcounselling.com
NEET Official Website for Jammu and Kashmir	jkbopee.gov.in	NEET Official Website for Uttarakhand	hnbumu.ac.in
NEET Official Website for Chandigarh	gmch.gov.in	NEET Official Website for Bihar	bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
NEET Official Website for Meghalaya	neigrihms.gov.in	-	-

Read More: What After NEET?

NEET 2025 Exam Dates

NEET 2025 will be on May 4, 2025 (tentative). In the past year the exam was earlier conducted on May 5, 2024. Candidates must regularly check for the release of the NEET information brochure 2025 to know more about the exam.

The tentative NEET exam important dates list for all the events are shared below.

NEET 2025 Exam Dates

Events	Dates (Tentative)
NEET Application Form Release Date	Feb 9, 2025
NEET Application Form Advisory Release Date 2025	Feb 27, 2025
NEET Application Form Last Date	Mar 16, 2025
Last Date to Make Payments	Mar 16, 2025
NEET Application Form Correction	Mar 18 to Mar 20, 2025
NEET Form Reopen Date	Apr 9, 2025
NEET Form Last Date	Apr 10, 2025
NEET UG Form Correction Release Date	Apr 11, 2025
NEET UG Form Correction Last Date	Apr 12, 2025
NEET Advance Intimation of Exam City	Apr 22, 2025
NEET UG Admit Card Date	May 2, 2025
NEET Examination Date	May 4, 2025
NEET Provisional Answer Key Release	May 30, 2025
Last Date to Challenge NEET Provisional Answer Key	May 31, 2025
NEET Final Answer Key Release	Jun 4, 2025 (Out)
NEET Result Date	Jun 4, 2025 (Out)
NEET Counselling 2025	Aug 14, 2025, - Nov 5, 2025

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NEET Contact Details 2025

NEET 2025 Exam Timings

The following table brings the NEET exam timetable, or the exam day event-wise timings.

NEET Exam Day Events	NEET Exam Day Timings
NEET 2025 Exam Timing	2 PM to 5.20 PM
NEET 2025 Exam Centre Entry Begins	11.30 AM
NEET 2025 Exam Centre Last Entry	1.30 PM
Sitting on the Exam Hall	1.15 PM
Announcement of Important Instructions by Invigilators	1.15 PM to 1.30 PM
Distribution of NEET 2025 Test Booklet	1.45 PM
Writing of particulars on the NEET Test Booklet	1.50 PM

Important: NEET Total Marks 2025

About NEET Exam

NEET UG is an entrance examination for students who wish to study undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses (MBBS, MD, MS) and dental courses (BDS, MDS) in any government, private, or dental college in India. The full form of NEET is the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test. The exam is considered the most sought-after medical entrance examination. This page talks exclusively about NEET Undergraduate programs.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts NEET UG annually to provide admission to eligible candidates in MBBS/BDS courses. NTA shall offer around 63,835 seats through NEET 2025 exam. Candidates have to remember that they can apply for only 15% of seats in each college through NEET. These are known as the All India Quota seats.

The other 85% will be distributed according to the State Government and the college policy. Admissions for all Undergraduate courses in JIPMER and AIIMS happen only through NEET Entrance Exam from the academic year 2020.

NEET 2025 Exam Highlights

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	NEET
Full Form	National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Level	National Level
Exam Frequency	Once a Year
Category	Undergraduate (UG)
Courses Offered	MBBS, BDS, B.V.SC
Languages	English, Hindi, Marathi, Odia, Tamil, Urdu, Bengali, Telegu, Kannada, and Assamese
Official Website	neet.nta.nic.in
Helpline Number	8076535482, 7703859909

NEET 2025 exam will be conducted online, in 10 different languages including English, Hindi, Marathi, Odia, Tamil, Urdu, Bengali, Telegu, Kannada, and Assamese. The exam paper for NEET UG 2025 will be divided into three different sections, which are Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. A NEET aspirant must attempt to answer 180 questions in 3 hours.

Important Links: NEET Login 2025

Practice Now: NEET Previous Year Question Paper

Courses Offered Through NEET

NTA offers several courses through NEET UG Exam 2025, and they are as follows.

• MBBS: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Allopathic Medicine).
• BDS: Bachelor in Dental Surgery.
• BAMS: Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (Ayurvedic medicine or Indian medicine).
• BHMS: Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (Herbal and homoeopathic medicine).
• BUMS: Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery(Unani medicine should know Urdu).
• BPT: Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy).
• BNYS: Specialization in Yoga and Naturopathy
• BSMS: Specialization in Siddha Medicine.

NEET Application Form 2025

NEET 2025 application form can be filled out by eligible candidates by the given last date. Authorities will open a correction window again the NEET application form 2025 after the last fee payment date approaches. 

NEET Application Form Changes

NTA made significant changes in the NEET exam for the previous year. These changes include an increase in the registration fee for all categories. The application fee for NEET NTA in the General category was INR 1600, for General-EWS, for OBC-NCL, it is now INR 1500, and for SC/ ST and other categories, the application fee is INR 800. Applicants from outside India must pay INR 8500 as an application fee.

Also, this year NEET exam students will have to upload a few scanned images in the application form, including a Thumb Impression, passport-size Photograph, Special Category Certificate, and Class 10 Certificate.

While applying for the exam a candidate must go through NTA NEET UG 2025 application details and NEET Eligibility Criteria 2025. Fee payment can be made using a Credit Card/Debit Card, Net Banking/UPI, or E-wallet of the Common Services Centre, and other service providers.

Also read: NEET Mock Test 2025

NEET Registration 2025

NEET 2025 application form will be released along with the modified information brochure at neet.nta.nic.in. Candidates must register first to create NEET login to access the application form. NEET application form will be completely online and the application fee must be paid online mode as well.

The candidates should go through the eligibility criteria of NEET NTA 2025 and then proceed with the registration process.

Read More: NEET Exam Day Guidelines 2025

How to Apply for NEET Exam?

NTA NEET UG 2025 form contains the information that is mentioned below and candidates may refer to the following steps to apply for NEET through neet.nta.nic.in 2025.

• Step 1: The candidate can find NEET 2025 application form on the official website - neet.nta.nic.in. Click on the link "Registration". Enter the required information in the provided space. This must be done carefully. Fill in all the required details correctly and save the draft until final submission.
• Step 2: A second link of the application form for uploading the photograph and signature of the candidate is opened. Candidates should have their photograph and signature ready while applying for NEET exam.
• Step 3: After this, the candidate will be redirected to Step 3 where Payment of the fee must be made.
• Step 4: After the payment of the NEET application fee, candidates have to take a printout of the confirmation page.
• Step 5: Once the fee payment is done, candidates must download and take a printout of completed NEET application form 2025 for future reference.

Note: Candidates of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh will not be eligible for the 'State of Eligibility' (15% All India Quota). To be eligible candidates of this domicile will have to fill and submit the Self-Declaration form which must be produced for reference during all the rounds of selection.

NEET Application Fee 2025

NTA increased the application fee for NTA NEET UG exam for all categories. The application fee for different categories is listed below. After registration, the candidate must pay the application fee to the conducting authority either offline or through Net Banking to complete NEET 2025 registration process as per the latest NEET updates 2025.

NEET 2025 Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
General-EWS	INR 1600
OBC-NCL	INR 1500
SC/ ST	INR 800
Candidates Outside India	INR 8500

Documents Required to Apply for 2025 NTA NEET

Various documents and details required to apply for NEET 2025 are listed below.

• Candidate's Name
• Father/Mother's Name
• Date of Birth
• Address
• Valid Mobile Number and Email ID
• Candidate's latest photograph against a white background.
• Candidates' signatures are in blue or black ink.
• Identity Card: Aadhaar Number (last 4 digits), Bank Account Number, Election Card (EPIC No.), Ration Card Number, Passport Number, and Other valid Govt. Identity Card Number.

NEET UG 2025 document specifications according to which the photograph and signature must be uploaded are tabulated below.

NEET 2025: Photograph and Signature Details

Document	Size	Format
Photograph	10 KB to 200 KB	JPG/JPEG
Signature	4 KB to 30 KB	JPG/JPEG

NEET Application Form Correction 2025

NEET 2025 application form correction window will be activated on the official website.. The last date to edit the required changes on the application form page will be announced. Thus, candidates are advised to correct their form details before the last date on the NEET official website at neet.ntaonline.in.

Steps for NEET Form Correction 2025

Applicants must check the step-by-step details for the NEET 2025 form correction shared below.

• Step 1: Visit the official website.
• Step 2: Select the "Candidate Login" portal.
• Step 3: Enter the credentials required.
• Step 4: Edit the required changes.
• Step 5: Click on submit.

NEET Admit Card 2025

NEET 2025 admit card will be issued to successful candidates. The conducting authority will release the hall ticket on the official website. Applicants must enter the login credentials required to download their admit card.

The NEET admit card 2025 contains all the details about the examination, the candidate information, and the exact address of the exam centre. Candidates must check all the details mentioned on NTA NEET exam admit card carefully, and carry a valid ID proof along with their admit card to the examination hall.

Note: Candidates who fail to produce NEET hall ticket 2025 or ID proof upon request in the exam centre will not be allowed to take up the exam under any circumstance.

Important Link:

• NEET Study Plan and Preparation Strategy
• Dos and Don'ts for NEET Exam

Steps to Download NEET Admit Card 2025

The steps to download NEET 2025 admit card are listed below.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of NTA - neet.nta.nic.in
• Step 2: Click on "Admit Card NEET (UG)" on the left bottom.
• Step 3: Enter the necessary details which are Registration Number, Date of Birth, and Security PIN.
• Step 4: Now, you will be redirected to a screen where your Admit Card will be displayed.
• Step 5: You can download the admit card and take a printout in the A4 size sheet.

Also Read: NEET Important Chapters 2025

Details Mentioned on NEET Admit Card 2025

Candidates can check the below information regarding the details in NEET 2025 admit card.

• Applicant’s Name
• Application Number
• Roll Number
• Father's Name
• Course Name
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Category and Sub-Category
• State of Eligibility
• Candidate's Signature and Photograph
• NEET UG Senior Director Signature
• Language (Medium) of Question Paper
• Aspirants Address
• NEET Exam Centre, Centre Number and Address,
• Exam Date and Time
• Paper (Paper I/Paper II/Paper III)
• Candidate’s Parent's Signature
• Important Instructions.

Attempt Now: NEET Mock Test 2025

NEET Exam Centres 2025

NEET 2025 exam city intimation slip will be release prior to the release of the admit card. Candidates can download their exam city slip from the official website by providing their application number, date of birth, and security pin.

Previously, the conducting body reduced the exam centres of NEET 2023 from 546 exam cities in India and 14 outside the country to 497 Indian cities and 14 international cities. All the details regarding the exam centre will be mentioned on NEET 2025 admit card. Candidates should also check the exam day guidelines on the official website - neet.nta.nic.in.

The key points related to NEET exam centres are below.

• NTA will released NEET exam city allotment information on the official website (neet.nta.nic.in) after the application process. The candidates can check the advance intimation of the exam city for NEET exam using their login credentials. NEET UG exam centre allotment will be based on the preferences of the candidates on their NEET 2025 application forms.
• Candidates must select NEET exam centre of their preference during the application process. Each candidate will be allowed 3 city preferences. The exam centre in the city is allotted based on the availability of seats. If there is no available centre that can accommodate the candidate, then the next NEET exam centre will be considered for allotment.
• There is a good chance of candidates getting a centre that is close and convenient for them since NEET exam centres are spread all over the country. Since there are colleges that offer class XI and class XII in vernacular languages, NTA gives candidates the option to write NEET in some selected vernacular languages only at selected exam centres.
• Metal Detectors in NEET UG Exam Centres: NTA will be instructed to install metal detectors in every exam centre for security purposes. There must be at least one detector for 100 students.

Also Read: How to Change NEET Exam Centres 2025?

NEET Rules and Regulations 2025

There are certain rules which candidates need to follow on NEET 2025 exam day, they are as follows.

• Dress Code: NTA will instruct that all NEET candidates wear half sleeve light-coloured clothes without huge buttons, badges, brooches, or any other kind of ornamental accessories. Shoes are prohibited- only slippers and sandals are allowed. Candidates wearing clothes for religious reasons like the burqa, turban, etc must report to the exam centre an hour before the exam commences.
• Aadhaar Not Mandatory: According to the Supreme Court, Aadhaar Card is not mandatory to apply for NEET 2025. Any other identification can be used instead of Aadhaar Card.
• Self-Declaration Form: Candidates from Jammu and Kashmir alone have to submit the self-declaration form for the reserved 15% seats in the All India Quota.

NEET Test Practice Centres (TPC) 2025

NTA understands that candidates need to get familiarised with NEET exam centres. Hence, NTA will establish a network of test centres where students can practice mock NEET exams. The objective of this initiative is to help students from rural areas to have ample practice and prepare for NEET exam 2025.

This facility will be completely free of cost and will help candidates get familiarised with the Computer-Based testing pattern. More details will be sent to candidates who have applied about the date and venue of such NEET UG mock tests.

Read More: NEET Exam Centres 2025

NEET Dress Code

NTA will set strict dress code policies, among other essential guidelines for NEET 2025 exam, to maintain discipline in the exam centre, as many candidates will apply to appear for the exam. The important instructions regarding the dress code for NEET exam day are listed below.

Candidates who do not abide by these instructions are not allowed to enter the exam hall.

• Candidates will have to wear half-sleeved clothes in light colours only. They will be not allowed to wear clothes with full/long sleeves.
• All types of footwear, such as sandals and slippers, will not be allowed, except for shoes.
• Candidates will be prohibited from wearing ornaments such as necklaces with pendants, earrings, anklets, rings, etc.
• Candidates who will be traditional attires related to their religions will have to report to the exam centre a minimum of one hour before the last reporting time.

Read More: NTA NEET Dress Code

NEET Syllabus 2025

The conducting body of NEET 2025 will test the knowledge of students in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Hence, NEET syllabus will have topics from the Class 11 and 12 syllabus. NEET Syllabus 2025 is prescribed by the National Medical Commission's (NMC) Under Graduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB), after reviewing state education boards as well as other education boards such as ICSE, CBSE, COBSE and NIOS syllabi.

NEET UG syllabus 2025 is released on the NMC official website, nta.ac.in through a notice stated "It is notified to all the stakeholders especially to the aspiring candidates that the Under Graduate Medical Education Board, an autonomous body under the National Medical Commission has finalised the NEET UG 2025 syllabus," the National Medical Commission (NMC) stated in a written statement.

State Syllabus: Apart from CBSE's curriculum, NEET exam syllabus is prepared after reviewing various State syllabi.

NEET 2025 Important Chapters for the subjects required for the exam are tabulated below.

NEET Syllabus 2025 for Physics

The important topics from Physics, which are given the highest weightage in the NEET exam are given below for your reference:

• Physics and Measurement
• Kinematics
• Laws of Motion
• Work
• Energy and Power
• Rotational Motion
• Gravitation
• Properties of Solids and Liquids
• Thermodynamics
• Kinetic Theory of Gases
• Oscillations and Waves
• Electrostatics
• Current Electricity
• Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
• Electromagnetic Induction
• Alternating Currents
• Electromagnetic Waves
• Optics
• Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
• Atoms and Nuclei
• Electronic Devices
• Experimental Skills

NEET Syllabus 2025 for Chemistry

The important topics from the Chemistry section of NEET 2025 exam are listed below. The candidates are advised to focus on these topics the most while studying for the upcoming NEET exam:

• Some basic concepts in Chemistry
• Atomic Structure
• Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
• Chemical Thermodynamics
• Solutions
• Equilibrium
• Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry
• Chemical Kinetics.
• Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
• p- Block Elements, d- and f- Block Elements
• Co-Ordination Compounds
• Hydrocarbons
• Organic Compounds Containing Halogens
• Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen
• Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
• Biomolecules
• Principles Related to Practical Chemistry.

NEET Syllabus 2025 for Biology

The important topics from the Biology section of the NEET 2025 exam are listed below:

• Diversity in the Living World
• Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants
• Cell Structure and Function
• Plant Physiology
• Human Physiology
• Reproduction
• Genetics and Evolution
• Biology and Human Welfare
• Biotechnology and its Application
• Ecology and Environment.

NEET 2025 reference books and study material contain updated syllabi. Students must gather these materials to map out their study plan for the exam.

NEET Eligibility Criteria 2025

NTA previously revised NEET eligibility criteria for NRI candidates. Based on the revised rules, Indian Nationals, NRIs, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), and foreign nationals are now eligible for admission in the various streams like medical, dentistry, Siddha, Unani and homoeopathic institutes. In comparison, only OCI candidates are eligible for admission in exchange for an NRI or supernumerary seat before the change.

NEET UG entrance exam eligibility criteria are set by NTA, and all aspirants are expected to fulfil the criteria. Otherwise, they will be subjected to rejection. Candidates should keep this in mind while applying for NEET. In the past year, NTA changed NEET UG exam eligibility criteria. NTA NEET UG removed the upper age limit criteria, which now opens up the opportunity to appear for the exam to a wider range of candidates.

The Jammu and Kashmir Tribal Affairs Department launched a new program to offer to coach to meritorious tribal students preparing for the NEET and JEE admission exams. According to them, the department will pay the expenses of the training, and those who pass the NEET after receiving coaching will also be given scholarships. The candidate will receive an annual scholarship of INR 70,000-75,000, totalling around INR 4 lakhs, for programs like MBBS, BVSc and AH, BDS, BAMS, and other professional courses.

The basic eligibility requirements to apply for NEET 2025 are as follows:

• Candidates should have qualified for class 12 or an equivalent exam, with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Biotechnology, and English as compulsory subjects.
• Candidates must be at least 17 years of age to be eligible to apply for the MBBS NEET exam.
• The age limit is the same for Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) to apply for the MBBS NEET exam.

Candidates can go through the below table on the NEET eligibility criteria 2025.

NEET 2025 Eligibility

Parameters	Details
Exam Qualification	Candidates should have passed 10 + 2 or equivalent with Biology/Biotechnology, Physics, Chemistry, and English from a recognized board.
Minimum Age Requirement	Aspirants should be aged 17 years as of Dec 31, 2024.
Maximum Age Limit	No upper age limit until the Supreme Court passes its judgment.
Qualifying Marks	For PSB subjects, the 12th NEET exam qualifying marks to be eligible for NEET 2025 exam are as follows: UR - 50%OBC/SC/St - 40%PwD-45%
Max Attempts	A candidate will have no restriction on the NEET number of attempts.
Nationality	Indian nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs and foreign nationals are eligible to apply for NEET exam.

NEET All India Quota Seats 2025

There are three types of seats available at all medical colleges across India. Of those three types, one is admission through NEET and these are called NEET All India Quota seats. A total of 15% of the seats will be reserved in this quota. Candidates who are taking NEET exam are competing for this 15% of seats in all the Medical colleges across India. This is why the competition is extremely high for NEET exam. Apart from this, all applicants are eligible to apply for JIPMER and AIIMS using a valid NEET score.

In this 15% of the seats, NTA NEET 2025 will set reservation criteria details which are in the following table. This further reduces the number of seats available for General category students. It is understood that the available 15% All India Quota Seats are a race to the finish.

NEET 2025 Category-Wise Reservation

Category	Reservation
SC Candidates	15% of seats are reserved for SC candidates
ST Candidates	7.5% of seats are reserved for ST candidates
OBC Candidates	27% seats as per Central Act are reserved for non-creamy layer OBC candidates only in Central Educational Institutions
PH Candidates	5% of seats are reserved on a horizontal basis for Physically Handicapped candidates

NEET Eligibility for J&K Students 2025

Jammu & Kashmir opted out of the 15% All India Quota seats which means that students of other states who do not possess a domicile certificate are not eligible for seats there through NEET UG 2025. Therefore, students from this state are also not eligible for 15% All India Quota seats in other states.

Only students who are not a domicile of Jammu and Kashmir, e.g., have parents or family staying there, must submit the self-declaration. By submitting the self-declaration, a candidate who is not a domicile of J&K will become eligible for the 15% All India Quota seats through NEET 2025, but not the state quota seats. This self-declaration will be verified during counselling, and if it is found to be false then the candidate will be rejected.

The declaration that the candidates should abide by to get admission through NEET exam is as follows.

• They are not eligible to appear for MBBS/BDS seats in the state of J&K, and hence not eligible to seek admission in Medical/Dental Colleges of the State of J&K.
• They must not be a domicile of the State of J&K.
• They must have declared all these by understanding the rules and their implications.

The aspirant will be subjected to rejection if the above-mentioned details are found to be false.

Read More: NEET Eligibility 2025

NEET Exam Pattern 2025

Candidates should be aware of NEET 2025 exam pattern as it helps in planning and preparation for the exam. Every right answer in NEET will fetch the candidate 4 marks and 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer. NEET will be a pen and paper-based (offline) test.

In addition, the conducting body will release a notice regarding NEET question paper medium on neet.nta.nic.in 2025. As per the notice, candidates who choose English as the question paper medium will receive only an English test booklet. Candidates who opt for regional languages will receive a bilingual test booklet with English and the opted regional language in white and yellow colour, respectively. Moreover, the Urdu question paper will be in green colour.

NEET 2025 examination consists of one paper with 180 (45 from every subject/section), objective type questions which will count to a total of 720 marks. NTA made significant changes to NEET UG exam. They increased the exam duration by 20 minutes. Therefore, NEET UG 2025 exam duration will be 3 hours and 20 minutes.

NTA NEET question paper can be attempted in nine languages, and English. (Check the table below for all the languages). NEET exam duration is 3 hours and 20 minutes, i.e., 200 minutes. NEET exam pattern 2025 is expected to remain the same every year.

NEET 2023 question paper had 180 multiple-choice questions from Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Each subject had two sections. Section A consisted of 35 questions and section B had 15 questions, out of which students need to answer only 10.

Given below are the highlights of NEET 2025 exam pattern.

NTA NEET Latest Exam Pattern

Particulars	Details
Exam Mode	Offline
Question Type	Multiple Choice Question
Exam Duration	3 Hours 20 Minutes
Total Marks	720
Marking Scheme	Correct Answer: +4 Wrong Answer: -1
Medium/Language	English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Gujarati, Kannada, and Odia

NEET Reference Books 2025

Candidates are advised to refer to the following books, which will help them to prepare well for NEET exam 2025. As mentioned above, NEET exam questions are generally based on class 11 and 12 subjects. Below are a set of NEET books that candidates can refer to.

NEET 2025 Reference Books

Book	Author / Publication
Objective Physics	D. C. Pandey
The Concept of Physics	H. C. Verma
Fundamental Physics	Pradeep Publications
Complete NEET Guide for Physics	MTG Editorial Board
Objective Biology	Dinesh
Biology	Pradeep Publications
Complete NEET Guide for Biology	MTG Editorial Board
Organic Chemistry	Morrison and Boyd and by MS Chouhan
Physical Chemistry	OP Tandon

Read More: NEET Reference Books

NEET Mock Test 2025

NEET 2025 mock test specimen papers will be released by online coaching institutes for all three subjects, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. NTA will release the official mock tests for the exam on the official website - neet.nta.nic.in.

Candidates can attempt the online mock tests even though the main exam will be conducted offline as a pen and paper-based test. The online mock tests for NEET 2025 can help the candidates assess their knowledge, and gauge their performance.

After taking NEET mock test, candidates can understand the topics they are weak in and work on improving that particular section. Also, they can know the time taken for each question, and manage the exam duration accordingly. NEET coaching centres also provide candidates with offline mock tests. As there are different difficulty levels for NEET mock tests, solving the sample papers also helps the candidates know the repeated questions and prepare for the same.

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NEET Preparation Tips 2025

A common question that pops into the mind of any NEET aspirant is 'How to Crack NTA NEET UG Exam?'. Cracking an exam becomes easy if an aspirant implements fine-tuned strategies in the preparation process. NEET, which is one of the challenging exams, will test the student's fundamental knowledge in the core subjects. Let aside competition, if one can prepare smartly, they can nail NEET exam 2025 with a good score. Below are a few tips to kickstart NEET 2025 preparation.

• Gather high-quality study material to prepare for NEET UG 2025. Check the NEET reference books to start with. Also, collect enough and more practice papers, sample papers, and previous year's question papers to thoroughly understand NEET exam pattern.
• If self-preparation is not helping, you can opt to join free online NEET coaching provided by NTA and the government.
• Create a realistic timetable that will regular study breaks. Based on your concentration levels, decide how long to study before taking a break so that you can retain the most information.
• Revise regularly and practice consistently to improve your speed and efficiency.
• Make sure to pay good attention to your health by eating well and keeping fit so that your ability to focus is improved and you do not fall ill.

Read More: NEET Preparation 2025

NEET Tie Breaking Criteria: Updated

If two or more candidates score the same marks in NEET 2025 exam, the tie will be dissolved based on the criteria set by the conducting body. NTA revised the tie-breaking criteria for NEET. The updated tie-breaking criteria followed by NTA are listed below, in order of priority.

The next criteria will be considered if the tie persists after using the first criteria, and so on.

• Candidates with more marks in the Biology section will be given a higher rank.
• Candidates with more marks in the Chemistry section will be given a higher rank.
• Candidates with more marks in the Physics section will be given a higher rank.
• Candidates with less number of incorrect responses compared to correct responses in the Biology section will be ranked higher.
• Candidates with less number of incorrect responses compared to correct responses in the Chemistry section will be ranked higher.
• Candidates with less number of incorrect responses compared to correct responses in the Physics section will be ranked higher.
• If the tie persists after applying the criteria mentioned above, the age of the candidates will be considered, and the older candidate will be ranked higher.
• If the tie still exists, the ranking will be based on the application number in ascending order, and the candidate who applied first will be ranked higher

NEET Paper Analysis 2025

NEET paper analysis will be released for the candidate’s reference. A thorough paper analysis for the NEET 2025 helps candidates understand their performance in the exam.

According to the paper analysis from past years, the overall difficulty level of the paper will be moderate to difficult. Chemistry will be difficult, Physics will be easy, and Botany and Zoology will be considered to be difficult and moderate respectively. Candidates can refer to NEET 2025 paper analysis for a detailed idea about the number of good attempts and the difficulty level.

NEET Paper Analysis 2025	Links
NEET Physics Paper Analysis 2025	TBU
NEET Chemistry Paper Analysis 2025	TBU
NEET Botany Paper Analysis 2025	TBU
NEET Zoology Paper Analysis 2025	TBU

Also Read: Minimum Marks Required in NEET 2025 for MBBS

NEET 2025 Question Paper

NEET UG 2025 exam paper shall consist of 200 questions covering physics, chemistry, botany, and zoology. Each subject will be divided into two sections, with section A containing 35 questions and section B including 15. Candidates will need to complete 180 questions in 3 hours and 20 minutes.

However, students can now access the unofficial NEET 2025 question paper for set A, B, C and D codes. Top coaching institutes have provided the unauthorised NEET UG question paper, which includes solutions.

Particulars	Link
Unofficial NEET Question Paper 2025	View Here

NEET Marks Vs Rank 2025

NEET 2025 score ranges based on which the candidates are ranked based on the previous year's trends are tabulated below. Candidates who plan to appear for the exam are advised to check the score ranges to get an idea of how the ranking is done. The table will be updated after NEET rank list is released.

NEET 2025 Marks Vs Rank

NEET Marks	NEET Rank
720	1
719 - 717	2 - 3
716	4
715 - 708	5 - 31
707 - 699	32 - 129
698 - 688	130 - 380
687 - 679	381 - 842
678 - 668	850 - 1698
667 - 658	1700 - 2945
657 - 649	3065 - 4869
648 - 638	5073 - 7357
637 - 629	7643 - 10545
628 - 618	10877 - 14353
617 - 609	14766 - 18807
608 - 598	19277 - 24533
597 - 588	24539 - 29770
587 - 579	30391 - 36057
578 - 569	36110 - 42998
568 - 558	43415 - 5000

Read More: NEET State-Wise Rank List

NEET Answer Key 2025

NTA will issue the NEET 2025 answer keys for the exam that is to take place on May 4, 2025. Once active the direct link for the answer key will be shared below:

Particulars	Link
NEET Revised Final Answer Key - Jul 26, 2025	TBU
NEET Re-Test Final Answer Key	TBU
NEET Re-Test Provisional Answer Key	TBU
NEET Final Answer Key 2025	TBU
NEET 2025 Answer Key Download	TBU
NEET 2025 Answer Key Challenge	TBU
NEET 2025 Answer Key Download and Objection Notification	TBU

NEET 2025 final answer key will be released in PDF format. Students must visit the official website to download their answer key.

The scanned images of NEET OMR sheets and their recorded responses will also be released along with the answer keys. Candidates can access their NEET 2025 answer keys on the official website at neet.nta.nic.in by providing their login credentials.

The objection window against the provisional NEET answer key/response sheet has been made active, respectively.

Also Read: What is a Good Rank in NEET UG 2025?

Steps to Check NEET Answer Key 2025

Candidates can follow the steps given below to check and download NEET 2025 answer keys.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website - neet.nta.nic.in 2025
• Step 2: In the 'Candidate Activity' section, click on the 'Answer Key' link.
• Step 3: Select the login option, and enter the application number and password/date of birth to sign in. (No login credentials are required to access the final answer key).
• Step 4: View and download NEET UG 2025 answer key and other required files.
• Step 5: Take a print of the same for future reference.

Steps to Challenge NEET Answer Key 2025

Check the steps below to challenge the provisional NEET answer key.

• Step 1: Candidates must go to the official website - neet.nta.nic.in
• Step 2: In the 'Candidate Activity' section, click on the 'Answer Key' link.
• Step 3: Log in using the credentials provided at the time of registration.
• Step 4: Click on the 'Test booklet code' and select the question to challenge and submit.
• Step 5: Select the answer, provide justification, and click on 'Confirm'.
• Step 6: Pay the required fee of INR 200 for each question.
• Step 7: Take a printout of the confirmation slip.

NEET Cut Off 2025

NEET 2025 cut off is the same as released for the exam conducted earlier. The cut off marks of NEET UG for all categories are released. Based on NEET cut off, and the scores obtained by the candidates in the entrance exam. Candidates can check the NEET cut off marks and percentile provided in the article below.

NEET 2025 Cutoff Reduced

NTA will issue the NEET 2025 cutoff along with the NEET 2025 results. Along with the scorecard, the NEET 2025 cutoff has been dropped by two marks in each category. 

Category	Cut off score
UR/EWS	720-162
OBC, SC, ST	161-127
UR/EWS-PwD	161-144
OBC-PwD, SC-PwD	143-127
ST-PwD	142-127

NEET 2025 merit list will be released according to which, the counselling process will be conducted. Hence, the candidates must obtain the minimum marks required in NEET for MBBS to get admission to the top colleges for NEET exam.

NEET cut off is a necessary ground for qualification. Scoring above the prescribed NEET cut off 2025 means that the candidate can advance to the next level. The NTA NEET cut off depends on the following factors.

• Previous year cut off trends such as NEET cutoff 2022, 2021, and so on.
• The difficulty level of the exam
• The number of applicants participating in the exam etc.

Read More: NEET Cut Off 2025

NEET Reservation Criteria 2025

Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC criteria will be provided with seat reservations through relaxation in age limit and cut off marks in NEET 2025. The reservation criteria for seats available through NEET 2025 for different categories are tabulated below.

NEET 2025 Reservation Criteria

Category	Reservation of Seats
Scheduled Caste (SC)	15%
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	7.5%
Other Backward Classes (OBC) Non-Creamy Layer	27%
Physically Handicapped	3%

Read More: NEET Reservation Policy 2025

NEET Result 2025

NTA releases the NEET 2025 result, scorecard, merit list and the NEET 2025 final answer key together. NEET UG results will be available online in the form of scorecards.

NEET scorecard 2025 will be available for download on the official website, exams.nta.ac.in/NEET/, for candidates.

NEET 2025 Result	Links
NTA NEET Result 2025 PDF	TBU
NTA NEET Scorecard 2025	TBU

NTA releases the NEET scorecards 2025 for all the candidates who appeared for the exam. Candidates can access their results as scorecards on the official website at neet.nta.nic.in using their login credentials.

In addition, the conducting body will also release the category-wise NEET cut off. Based on the NEET 2025 scores obtained by the candidates and the cut-off marks released, candidates are shortlisted for NEET UG counselling.

Admission into Medical and Dental colleges for MBBS and BDS will be done based on the NEET scores of the candidates in the entrance exam. However, NTA will soon release the merit list. This list is only for candidates who opted for 15% All India Quota seats in their application form. For the remaining candidates, counselling will be conducted based on their All India Ranks.

Note: The candidates should download and print a few copies of their NEET scorecards.

Steps to Check NEET Results 2025

Candidates can check NEET result on the official website after it is declared. The steps to check NEET 2025 results are as follows.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of NTA - neet.nta.nic.in 2025
• Step 2: Search for NEET Result link and click on that link.
• Step 3: The link will be redirected to a new page.
• Step 4: Enter the login credentials (registration number and date of birth) to access NEET result.
• Step 5: Download the scorecard and save it for the admission process.

NEET Merit List 2025

The merit list will be used by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for NEET 2025 counselling process. Candidates will be shortlisted for the merit list based on the marks obtained by them in the exam. NTA will release three merit lists, as follows.

NEET Merit List 2025

Type of Merit List	Details
Overall NEET Merit List for All India	NEET AIR Merit List consists of the name rank and the overall position of the qualified candidates. DGHS will conduct NEET counselling based on the All India Rank, AIQ Merit List and other required details availed by NTA. The merit list will be prepared by state Medical councils for based on the eligibility criteria of candidates of their domicile status for NEET counselling. State Merit List will be released by the Medical councils with the state rank of the qualified candidates in comparison to other candidates.
15% AIQ Merit List	The merit list will be released by NTA for 15% of All India Quota (AIQ) admission with the same number of candidates as that of the All India Quota seats. NEET counselling will be conducted for the shortlisted candidates based on their AIQ Rank and not the state rank. According to DGHS, if a waiting list equal to 4 times the merit list is required, the same will be released. Candidates from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana need not submit a self-declaration form as the states are participating in the 15% AIQ counselling process. Jammu and Kashmir candidates must submit the self-declaration form for the AIQ counselling process.
85% State Level Merit List	NEET counselling for the remaining 85% seats will be self-declaration and the state Medical councils based on the results provided by NTA. The conducting bodies will shortlist candidates based on the results of the counselling process and release separate merit lists. NEET state counselling will be conducted for the shortlisted candidates by the respective Medical councils. The candidates are advised to check the official websites of the councils regularly. Candidates must apply separately to get admission to AFMC as they conduct a second screening process.

NEET Toppers 2025

As many as 17 NEET 2024 applicants received AIR 1. The table below shows the list of NEET UG 2024 toppers, along with their ranks, percentiles, and states. According to the NEET 2024 revised merit list, the most toppers are from Rajasthan (four), followed by Maharashtra (three) and Delhi (two). Bihar, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Chandigarh each had one topper.

NEET 2025 toppers will be declared by the National Testing Agency (NTA) via neet.nta.nic.in and ntaresults.nic.in. Candidates can find a list of the NEET toppers from 2024, along with information about them such as names, All India Ranks (AIR), scores, and more.

NEET 2025 Topper Name	Gender	Category	State
Mridul Manya Anand	Male	OBC-NCL	Delhi
Ayush Naugraiya	Male	Gen-EWS	Uttar Pradesh
Mazin Mansoor	Male	OBC-NCL	Bihar
Prachita	Female	General	Rajasthan
Saurav	Male	General	Rajasthan
Divyansh	Male	General	Delhi
Gunmay Garg	Male	General	Punjab
Arghyadeep Dutta	Male	OBC-NCL	West Bengal
Shubhan Sengupta	Male	General	Maharashtra
Aryan Yadav	Male	OBC-NCL	Uttar Pradesh
Palansha Agarwal	Female	General	Maharashtra
Rajaneesh P	Male	SC	Tamil Nadu
Shreenand Sharmil	Male	General	Kerala
Mane Neha Kuldeep	Female	OBC-NCL	Maharashtra
Taijas Singh	Male	General	Chandigarh
Devesh Joshi	Male	Gen-EWS	Rajasthan
Iram Quazi	Female	General	Rajasthan

Also Read: What is a Good Rank in NEET UG 2025?

NEET Contact Details 2025

Candidates can refer to the mentioned line of contact to get in touch with the helpdesk at NTA NEET exams portal.

Address:
C-20 1A/8, Sector 62
IITK Outreach Centre,
NOIDA-201309

Contact Number: 011-40759000/011-69227700

Email ID: neet@nta.ac.in

Official Website: neet.nta.nic.in