The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2025 is the medical entrance examination jointly conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). This examination is set to be held on Sunday 4-May-2025 and opens doors of admissions in undergraduate courses in the medical field and related medical sciences including; Medicine, dentistry, nursing and any other medical course offered in the universities.
Table of Contents
- NEET 2025 – Introduction
- NEET 2025 Exam Dates
- NEET 2025 Eligibility Criteria
- NEET 2025 Application Form
- NEET 2025 Admit Card
- NEET 2025 Exam Pattern
- NEET 2025 Syllabus
NEET 2025 Overview
- Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Mode of Exam: Pen-and-paper (offline)
- Duration: three hours and twenty minutes (from 2 PM to 5.20 PM Indian Standard Time).
- Subjects Covered: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Plant science and Animal science)
- Cities of Examination: More than half a thousand cities across India and other countries
NEET 2025 Exam Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| NEET 2025 Notification Release | December 2024 |
| Application Form Release | January 2025 |
| Application Form Last Date | March 2025 |
| Correction Window | Third week of March 2025 |
| City Intimation Slip | Fourth week of April 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | First week of May 2025 |
| Exam Date | May 4, 2025 |
| Provisional Answer Key | May 2025 |
| Result Declaration | June 2025 |
| Counselling Commencement | July 2025 |
NEET 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria to appear for NEET 2025:
Educational Qualifications:
Essentials academic requirements include passing of Class 12 Board examination or being appeared for the exams and must have taken Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English.
Minimum Marks:
General category: Minimum 50% aggregate.
Reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC): Minimum 40% aggregate.
General-PWD: Minimum 45% aggregate.
Age Limit:
Candidates should not be more than 17 years of age as of December 31, 2025, but they should have at least been 17 years of age. It should not be later than December 31, 2008 for the date of birth.
There is no upper age limit.
Nationality:
Dependants of Indian Nationals, Non-Resident Indians, Overseas Citizen of India, and Foreign Nationals.
Additional Criteria:
This has means that only candidates with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as additional subjects qualify.
Applicants enrolled in an open school may also apply.
NEET 2025 Application Form
The NEET 2025 application form will be available online on the official website, neet.ntaonline.in, starting January 2025.
Step-by-Step Application Process:
- Registration:
- Visit the official website.
- Enter personal details, mobile number, and email address.
- Generate a unique password and note down the application number.
- Form Submission:
- Fill in the required details: personal, academic, and contact information.
- Document Upload:
- Upload scanned copies of the photograph, signature, and category certificate (if applicable).
- Fee Payment:
- Pay the application fee using online payment methods such as UPI, credit/debit card, or net banking.
Application Fee (Expected):
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹1600 |
| OBC-NCL/EWS | ₹1500 |
| SC/ST/PwD/Transgender | ₹900 |
NEET 2025 Admit Card
The NEET 2025 admit card is a mandatory document for entry into the examination hall. It will be available online for registered candidates in the first week of May 2025.
Steps to Download:
- Visit the official website.
- Log in using the application number and password.
- Download the admit card and take multiple printouts.
Exam Day Guidelines:
- Reach the exam center at least 2 hours before the scheduled time.
- Carry the admit card, a valid photo ID, and passport-sized photographs.
- Follow the dress code prescribed by NTA to avoid disqualification.
NEET 2025 Exam Pattern
The NEET 2025 exam consists of four sections: Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology. The total marks are 720.
Exam Structure:
| Subjects | Sections | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | Section A | 35 | 140 |
| Section B | 15 | 40 | |
| Chemistry | Section A | 35 | 140 |
| Section B | 15 | 40 | |
| Botany | Section A | 35 | 140 |
| Section B | 15 | 40 | |
| Zoology | Section A | 35 | 140 |
| Section B | 15 | 40 | |
| Total | 200 | 720 |
Key Points:
- Section B in each subject has 15 questions, out of which candidates need to attempt only 10.
- Negative marking applies: -1 mark for incorrect answers.
NEET 2025 Syllabus
The NEET 2025 syllabus is based on the NCERT curriculum for Classes 11 and 12. It includes topics from:
- Physics:
- Class 11: Physical world, Motion, Gravitation, Thermodynamics
- Class 12: Electrodynamics, Optics, Modern Physics
- Chemistry:
- Class 11: Atomic structure, Chemical bonding, Thermodynamics
- Class 12: Coordination compounds, Biomolecules, Polymers
- Biology:
- Class 11: Diversity in the living world, Cell structure, Human physiology
- Class 12: Genetics, Ecology, Biotechnology
FAQs for NEET 2025
When is NEET 2025 being conducted?
The exam is in fact to take place on May 4, 2025.
Nevertheless, the application fees for each category are as follow; General category is?
Application fee for the transactions belongs to General category candidates will be charged ₹1600.
How many questions total are in NEET 2025?
It comprised two hundred questions of which one hundred and eighty are taken.
When is the NEET 2025 going to be released?
The results are expected to be released early June 2025.
What is the counselling process for NEET 2025.
Each session will be for one hour, starting in July 2025, for AIQ as well as State Quota.
Syllabus and new changes: Get ready for NEET 2025 and make sure to follow the official announcement for better result.
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