The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2025 is the gateway for aspiring medical students in India. Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), NEET is required for admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other medical courses across India. This blog provides detailed information on NEET 2025 registration, eligibility, exam pattern, and important dates.
NEET 2025 Important Dates
| Event | Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| NEET 2025 Notification Release | March 2025 |
| NEET 2025 Application Start Date | 8 Feb 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 7 March 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | May 2025 |
| NEET 2025 Exam Date | 4 May 2025 |
| Result Declaration | June 2025 |
Eligibility Criteria for NEET 2025
To appear for NEET 2025, candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Nationality: Indian citizens, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, and foreign nationals are eligible.
- Age Limit: Candidates must be at least 17 years old by December 31, 2025.
- Educational Qualification: Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects.
- Minimum Marks Requirement:
- General Category: 50% in PCB
- OBC/SC/ST: 40% in PCB
- PwD Category: 45% in PCB
Documents Required for NEET 2025 Registration
Candidates must upload the following documents while filling out the NEET 2025 application form:
- Passport-size photograph (Recent, as per NTA guidelines)
- Signature (Scanned copy)
- Class 10 Marksheet (Proof of Date of Birth)
- Class 12 Marksheet (If available)
- Category Certificate (For reserved category candidates)
- PwD Certificate (If applicable)
- Aadhaar Card or Any Govt. ID Proof
- Valid Email ID & Mobile Number (For OTP verification)
NEET 2025 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 50 | 180 |
| Chemistry | 50 | 180 |
| Botany | 50 | 180 |
| Zoology | 50 | 180 |
| Total | 200 (180 to be attempted) | 720 |
- Exam Mode: Offline (Pen and Paper-based)
- Exam Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Marking Scheme: +4 marks for each correct answer, -1 mark for each wrong answer
- Medium: Available in 13 languages including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, and more.
How to Apply for NEET 2025?
Candidates can follow these steps to register for NEET 2025:
- Visit the Official Website: neet.nta.nic.in
- Click on “NEET 2025 Registration” and enter basic details.
- Fill out the application form with personal, academic, and communication details.
- Upload required documents as per the guidelines.
- Pay the application fee online via debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Application Fee (Expected)
| Category | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| General | ₹1,700 |
| OBC/EWS | ₹1,600 |
| SC/ST/PwD | ₹1,000 |
| Outside India | ₹9,500 |
NEET 2025 Admit Card & Exam Guidelines
- The NEET 2025 Admit Card will be available on the NTA website.
- Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card, valid ID proof, and passport-size photograph to the exam center.
- Electronic devices, calculators, and study material are not allowed inside the exam hall.
- Reach the exam center at least one hour before the scheduled time.
NEET 2025 Result & Counselling
- NEET 2025 results will be declared in June 2025 on the official NTA website.
- Qualified candidates can participate in NEET Counselling for admission to medical colleges in India.
- Counselling Authorities:
- MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) for AIQ (All India Quota)
- State Counselling Authorities for state quota seats
- Deemed University Counselling for private medical colleges
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