NEET UG 2025: Complete Guide to India’s Biggest Medical Entrance Exam
NEET UG 2025 is India’s premier medical entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). It is the sole gateway for admission to undergraduate medical courses such as MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, B.Sc Nursing, and other allied health sciences programs.
📑 Table of Contents
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Exam Overview
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Important Dates
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Eligibility Criteria
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Age Limit
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Application Fees
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Exam Pattern
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Syllabus
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Exam Languages
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Expected Cut-off
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Result & Counselling Process
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Important Links
1️⃣ Exam Overview
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Name: NEET UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Undergraduate)
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Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
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Mode of Exam: Pen-and-paper based (Offline, OMR sheet)
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Courses Covered: MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, B.Sc Nursing, Veterinary and Allied Health Sciences
2️⃣ Important Dates (Tentative)
Activity | Date |
Application Start | 7th February 2025 |
Last Date to Apply | 7th March 2025 |
Correction Window | 9th–11th March 2025 |
Admit Card Release | 1st May 2025 |
Exam Date | 4th May 2025 (Sunday) |
Result Declaration | 14th June 2025 (Expected) |
3️⃣ Eligibility Criteria
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Academic Qualification:
Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English-
General – Minimum 50%
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OBC/SC/ST – Minimum 40%
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PwD (General) – Minimum 45%
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Nationality:
Indian Nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, and Foreign Nationals are eligible
4️⃣ Age Limit
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Minimum Age: 17 years as on 31st December 2025
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Upper Age Limit: No upper age limit as per latest NMC/NTA guidelines
5️⃣ Application Fee
Category | Fee (₹) |
General / NRI | ₹1,700 |
OBC / EWS | ₹1,600 |
SC / ST / PwBD / Transgender | ₹1,000 |
Payment can be made online via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
6️⃣ Exam Pattern
Subject | Section A (35 Qs) | Section B (10 out of 15 Qs) | Total Marks |
Physics | 35 | 10 | 180 |
Chemistry | 35 | 10 | 180 |
Biology (Botany + Zoology) | 70 | 20 | 360 |
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Total Questions: 200 (180 to be attempted)
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Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes
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Marking Scheme: +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted
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Mode: Offline (OMR based)
7️⃣ Syllabus
Based on NCERT Class 11 and 12 curriculum:
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Physics: Motion, Thermodynamics, Electrostatics, Modern Physics
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Chemistry: Organic, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry
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Biology: Diversity of Life, Genetics, Cell Structure, Human Physiology, Plant Physiology, Ecology
8️⃣ Exam Languages
NEET UG 2025 will be conducted in 13 languages:
Hindi, English, Urdu, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Assamese
9️⃣ Expected Cut-Off
Category | Minimum % Required | Expected Score Range |
General | 50% | 720 – 137 |
OBC / SC / ST | 40% | 136 – 107 |
PwD (General) | 45% | 136 – 121 |
🔟 Result & Counselling Process
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Result will be declared on https://neet.nta.nic.in
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Counselling is conducted by MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) for AIQ seats
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Steps in counselling:
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Registration
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Choice filling
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Seat allotment
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Reporting to the college
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🔗 Important Links
Official Website: https://neet.nta.nic.in
Download NEET(UG)-2025 Confirmation Page
Conclusion:
NEET UG 2025 is your ultimate opportunity to begin a career in the medical field. With structured preparation, a clear understanding of the syllabus, and consistent practice, you can secure a place in India’s top medical colleges.