NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY-CUM-ENTRANCE TEST (NEET UG 2025)
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2025 for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, BHMS, and other undergraduate medical courses in approved medical institutions across India.
NEET UG 2025 Last Date to Apply | Timelines
- Start of Online Application: 7 February 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 7 March 2025 (up to 11:50 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 7 March 2025 (up to 11:50 PM)
- Correction Window: 9–11 March 2025
- Admit Card Release: By 1 May 2025
- Exam Date: 4 May 2025 (Sunday)
- Duration of Exam: 3 Hours (180 Minutes)
- Timing of Exam: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (IST)
- City Intimation Announcement: By 26 April 2025
- Result Declaration: By 14 June 2025 (Tentative)
Eligibility
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 17 years as of 31 December 2025.
- Upper Age Limit: No upper age limit as per NMC guidelines.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed or appeared in Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects.
- Minimum qualifying marks in PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology):
- General: 50%
- SC/ST/OBC-NCL: 40%
- PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities): 40%
Nationality
- Eligible candidates include Indian Citizens, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, and Foreign Nationals (as per institution-specific guidelines).
- OCI & Foreign Nationals must check their eligibility with respective medical colleges/universities.
Application Process
Step 1: Registration
- Visit NTA Website
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Generate a password and Application Number.
Step 2: Fill Application Form
- Enter personal, educational, and category details.
- Select preferred exam city (3 choices based on permanent/present address).
- Choose language of question paper.
Step 3: Upload Documents
- Recent Passport-size Photograph (10 kb – 200 kb)
- Postcard-size Photograph (10 kb – 200 kb)
- Candidate’s Signature (10 kb – 50 kb)
- Left & Right Hand Thumb Impression (10 kb – 200 kb)
- Category Certificate (if applicable) (50 kb – 300 kb)
- PwBD Certificate (if applicable) (50 kb – 300 kb)
- Class 10 Marksheet & Certificate (50 kb – 300 kb)
Step 4: Fee Payment
- Online payment via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (India) | Fee (Outside India) |
|---|---|---|
| General | ₹1700 | ₹9500 |
| OBC-NCL/EWS | ₹1600 | – |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender | ₹1000 | – |
NEET UG 2025 Exam Pattern
- Mode of Examination: Pen & Paper-Based (Offline)
- Duration: 3 Hours (180 minutes)
- Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Total Questions: 180 (all compulsory)
- Total Marks: 720
- Subjects & Distribution of Questions:SubjectQuestionsMarksPhysics45180Chemistry45180Biology (Botany & Zoology)90360Total180720
- Marking Scheme:
- +4 marks for every correct answer.
- -1 mark for each incorrect answer.
- No marks deducted for unattempted questions.
- Exam Medium: Available in 13 languages:
- English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu.
CLICK TO DOWNLOAD NEET UG 2025 SYLLABUS
Examination Centers
- Candidates can select three cities for the exam center.
- Allocation will be based on availability.
- NEET UG 2025 will be conducted in India and select international locations (Check prospectus below for all the details)
Admit Card
- Admit cards will be available online on the NTA website.
- It must be downloaded and printed.
- Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo ID proof.
Admission & Counseling Process
Admissions to all undergraduate medical courses will be based on NEET (UG) scores through the following counseling processes:
Seats Available
- 15% All India Quota (AIQ) Seats – Managed by Medical Counseling Committee (MCC).
- 85% State Quota Seats – Managed by respective State Authorities.
- Private Medical Colleges Seats.
- Deemed/Central Universities (AIIMS, JIPMER, BHU, AMU, etc.).
- AFMC, ESIC, and Other Government Institutions.
Counseling Conducting Authorities
| Seat Type | Counseling Authority |
|---|---|
| All India Quota (AIQ) & Deemed Universities | MCC/DGHS |
| State Quota & Private Colleges | Respective State Authorities |
| AIIMS/JIPMER/AFMC/GGSIPU | Respective Institutions |
| AYUSH Courses (BAMS/BHMS/BSMS/BUMS) | AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) |
Reservation Policy
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| OBC-NCL | 27% |
| EWS | 10% |
| PwBD | 5% Horizontal |
Important Instructions
- Candidates must retain their Application Number and Password for future use.
- Only one application is allowed per candidate.
- Candidates must carry the admit card and a valid ID proof on exam day.
- No barred items (electronic gadgets, study materials, food, etc.) are allowed inside the examination hall.
- Dress Code: Candidates must follow the NTA-prescribed dress code for the exam.
Official Websites & Helpline
- NTA Website: https://neet.nta.nic.in/
- Helpdesk Email: [email protected]
- Helpline Number: +91-11-40759000
DOWNLOAD NEET UG 2025 PROSPECTUS HERE
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