NEET 2025 Exam Dates Released! Get A Complete Guide Here
NEET 2025 Exam Dates Released! Get A Complete Guide Here,Apr 04, 2025
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Are you prepared to take the first step toward your ambition of becoming a doctor? With NEET 2025 just around the corner, students across India are cramming for this highly competitive medical admission examination. NEET (National Entrance cum Eligibility Test), regarded as one of the most important examinations for forthcoming doctors, acts as a portal to prestigious MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH programs at leading universities in India. To secure your seat, keep up to current on exam dates, syllabus revisions, and important information. This book includes all of the necessary information, from critical dates to exam structure, to ensure that you are well-prepared for success.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared that NEET UG 2025 will be conducted on May 4, in pen-and-paper mode. The application window was open from February 7 to March 7, 2025, with modifications allowed from March 9 to 11. The city allotment slip will be available by April 26th, while the admit card will be released on May 1. Notably, the Optional questions have been removed, and the exam time has been reduced from 200 minutes to 180 minutes as the exam structure of NEET 2025 has been modified. The total number of questions has been increased to 180 (45 for each subject), but the marking scheme remains unchanged.
What is NEET 2025?
The National Entrance Cum Eligibility Test) which is often referred as NEET is a national-level entrance test conducted evey year by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for the admission to prestigious MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH programs and other medical programs at leading medical institutes like AIIMS, JIPMER, and more in India. The NEET exam is conducted in offline (Pen-and-paper) mode, encompassing the syllabus of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology of 11 and 12 classes. This year, some significant changes have been introduced, including the reduction in the exam duration from 200 to 180 Minutes, the removal of optional questions, and an increase in the total number of questions to 180. With lakhs of applicants competing every year to secure their seat. Proper strategy, preparation, advanced conceptual understanding, and consistent practice are required to crack the NEET 2025 exam.
Age Limit: Must be 17 years old at the time of admission, and no upper age limit
Educational Qualification: Must have completed intermediate (10+2) with science stream (PCM/B) and English as mandatory subjects.
Minimum Marks:
50% aggregate marks for the General category
40% for reserved categories (SC/ST).
Eligibility for Admission
Colleges in India offer MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and veterinary courses (both government and private institutions).
Exam Pattern
Section-wise distribution:
1. Physics: 45 questions (180 marks)
2. Chemistry: 45 questions (180 marks)
3. Biology: 90 questions (360 marks)
Counseling
Conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for All India Quota (AIQ), and State Counselling Authorities for State Quota.
Top Medical Colleges
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), and top state universities.
NEET 2025 Exam Pattern and Syllabus: What’s New?
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has restored the pre-COVID exam framework, removing the 20 optional questions introduced in 2021. Here's a quick comparison.
Parameter
NEET 2024
NEET 2025
Total Questions
200 (180 + 20 optional)
180 Minutes (no optional)
Exam Duration
200 Minutes
180 Minutes
Sections
Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology
Same (45 Questions each)
Marking Scheme
+4 awarded for every correct answer
-1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer
No Change
NEET 2025 Counselling: AIQ vs State Quota
The NEET UG 2025 counseling process will begin in July 2025 and will be separated into two stages:
MCC manages 15% of the seats for the All India Quota (AIQ).
85% of seats (managed by state bodies) for the state quota
Key Points:
AIQ counseling is available at both central and designated colleges.
State eligibility varies, with some requiring domicile credentials.
The Supreme Court has ruled that Indian students must pass the NEET exam to study medicine abroad.
NEET 2025 Exam Date
The official date of the NEET Examination has been announced. The NEET 2025 exam will take place on Sunday, May 4, 2025. The National Testing Agency's website has been modified to reflect the exam scheduling adjustments.
Event
Official Dates
Release of Official Notification
7th February 2025
Start of NEET 2025 Application Process
7th February 2025
Last Date to Submit Application Form
7th March 2025
Correction Window for Application
9th to 11th March 2025
Availability of Admit Card
By 1st May 2025
NEET Exam Date 2025
May 4th 2025 (1st Sunday of May)
Release of NEET 2025 Answer Key
June 2025
NEET 2025 Result Declaration
14th June 2025
Start of NEET 2025 Counseling
July 2025
Last Date for NEET 2025 Counseling
August 2025
NEET Exam Pattern 2025
Subject
Section
No. of Questions
Mark(s)
Types of Questions
Physics
Section A
45
180
MCQ Type Questions
Chemistry
Section A
45
180
Botany
Section A
45
180
Zoology
Section A
45
180
NEET 2025 Syllabus by NTA
NTA has posted the latest NEET syllabus 2025 on the official website https://neet.nta.nic.in/. Understanding the NEET Exam syllabus is crucial, as it has recently changed. The NEET Syllabus for Classes 11 and 12 covers three basic disciplines: physics, chemistry, and biology. Check out the most recent NEET 2025 Syllabus, which is divided by subject.
Physics Syllabus
Class
Physics Chapters Name
Class 11
Physics and Measurement, Kinematics, Energy and Power, Rotational Motion, Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory of Gases, Laws of Motion, Work, Gravitation, Properties of Solids and Liquids, Oscillations and Waves
Class 12
Electrostatics, Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents, Electromagnetic Waves, Optics, Dual Nature of Matter, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism, and Radiation, Atoms and Nuclei, Electronic Devices, Experimental Skills
Chemistry Syllabus
Type
Chemistry Chapters Name
Physical Chemistry
Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry, Redox Reactions, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Atomic Structure, Solutions, Equilibrium, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, Chemical Thermodynamics,
Inorganic Chemistry
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties, P Block Elements, d and f block elements, Coordination Compounds
Organic Chemistry
Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry, Hydrocarbons, Organic Compounds containing Oxygen, Organic Compounds containing Nitrogen, Biomolecules, Purification and Characterisation of organic compounds, Principles related to practical chemistry, Organic Compounds containing halogens.
NEET 2025 Biology Syllabus
Class 11th
Class 12th
Diversity in the Living World
Reproduction
Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants
Genetics and Evolution
Cell Structure and Function
Biology and Human Welfare
Plant Physiology
Biotechnology and Its Applications
Human physiology
Ecology and environment
Frequently Asked Queries
The application fee for NEET (National Entrance Cum Eligibility Test) varies based on the category from which candidates belong, is as follows:
General - INR 1600
OBC/ EWS - INR 1500
SC/ST/PwD - INR 900
No, candidates, after submitting their application can not change their exam center.
Yes, NRI or Non-Resident Indians are allowed to apply for the NEET 2025 exam. However, they should check the eligibility criteria for their respective universities before applying.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the NEET Exam in Pen-and-paper (offline) mode.
Yes, This year, some significant changes have been introduced by the NTA in NEET 2025 exam, including the reduction in the exam duration from 200 to 180 Minutes, the removal of optional questions, and an increase in the total number of questions to 180.
