NEET 2025: Syllabus (Released), Exam Dates (To Be Announced), Exam Pattern, Eligibility, and More

Based on patterns from previous years, it is widely speculated that NEET 2025 may take place on May 4, 2025, or the first Sunday of May 2025. However, this is not confirmed until the NTA provides an official statement.

In the previous year, NTA released the NEET exam date along with dates for other major entrance exams in a common exam calendar published in September. This year, however, NTA has announced the exam dates individually, without issuing a unified exam calendar.

NEET 2025 Syllabus

The NEET syllabus underwent significant revisions last year, with several topics removed from each of the three subjects. At the same time, a few new topics were added to the syllabus. The National Testing Agency (NTA) explained the rationale behind these changes, stating, “Due to the COVID-19 situation, various school boards had reduced portions of each subject's syllabus. These reductions have not been reinstated by the boards, and the changes were not uniform across all boards. As a result, NTA received numerous requests to revise the syllabus accordingly.

NEET Application Form 2025 - Process 

The NEET 2025 application form will be available online on the official exam website. Applicants must complete and submit the application form along with the payment of the application fee via online methods.

1. Visit the Official Website: Go to the official NEET 2025 website – neet.ntaonline.in or exams.nta.ac.in/NEET (exact URL to be provided when the application opens).

2. Click on Registration: On the homepage, find and click on the “NEET 2025 Registration” tab under the Latest News section.

3. Read Instructions: Carefully review all instructions provided and click on the agreement checkbox to proceed.

4. Enter Required Details: Provide necessary personal and contact information, and create a password.

5. Verify Details: Verify the entered information by entering the OTP sent to your registered mobile number and email address.

6. Receive Credentials: After registration, candidates will receive their application number and password via email.

7. Log in and Complete the Application: Use the registration credentials (application number and password) to log in and complete the application form.

8. Fill in the Information: Complete each section, providing personal, educational, and exam-related details, including preferred exam city, language choice for the question paper, and uploading required documents (photograph, signature, thumb impressions, category certificate, etc.).

9. Payment of Application Fee: Pay the application fee through online payment options such as Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.

NEET 2025 Registration Process

The NEET 2025 application fee is expected to remain the same as the previous year. Below is the expected category-wise fee structure for NEET 2025.

NEET 2025 Exam Pattern

The NEET 2025 Exam Pattern is a paper-pencil-based test (PBT) with a duration of 200 minutes (3 hours and 20 minutes). It consists of 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from three subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Each subject is divided into two sections: Section A and Section B. Section A contains 45 questions, while Section B contains 15 questions, out of which candidates must attempt 10. Each question carries four marks, and one mark is deducted for every incorrect answer. Below is the detailed structure of the NEET 2025 exam:

NEET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for NEET 2025 are expected to remain largely unchanged from the previous year. Last year, there were some modifications regarding the subjects studied in Class 11 and 12, as well as the eligibility for candidates from different educational backgrounds. Below is an overview of the NEET 2025 Eligibility Criteria:

• Academic Requirements: Candidates must have completed or be appearing for the Class 12 Board exams (or an equivalent) with subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English.

• Minimum Marks: For candidates in the General category, a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying exams is required. Reserved category candidates need 45% (General-PWD) and 40% (SC, ST, OBC, and Reserved PWD candidates).

• Age Limit: Candidates must be at least 17 years old at the time of admission, or they must reach this age by December 31, 2025. Therefore, the minimum date of birth should be December 31, 2008. There is no upper age limit for candidates.

• Eligibility for Indian Nationals/OCIs: Indian nationals and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) wishing to pursue MBBS/BDS from a foreign university must also qualify for NEET 2025.

• Additional Eligibility Details: Candidates who have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as additional subjects are also eligible to appear for the exam. Additionally, candidates who have completed their schooling from Open Schools are also eligible for NEET.

There could be potential updates to the NEET UG 2025 eligibility, especially regarding age limits or the number of attempts, based on recommendations from the Special Committee. Dr. Manish Jangra, Chairman of the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA), recently suggested that an age limit for the NEET exam might be implemented, stating that a candidate should ideally have six to eight years to appear for the exam.

NEET Admit Card 2025

The NEET admit card 2025, also known as the hall ticket, is a mandatory document that candidates must carry to the exam centre. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the NEET 2025 admit card online for all registered candidates, likely in the first week of May 2025, a few days before the exam. Candidates will need to download their admit card from the official website by following the steps outlined below:

1. Visit the Official NEET 2025 Website: Go to neet.ntaonline.in or exams.nta.ac.in/NEET (the exact URL will be provided once the admit card is released).

2. Click on Admit Card Download Link: Look for the link to download the NEET 2025 admit card and click on it.

3. Enter Login Details: Provide your NEET 2025 application number and password, or use any other available login method.

4. Enter the Security Pin: Complete the security check by entering the given pin.

5. Download the Admit Card: Once logged in, download the NEET 2025 admit card.

6. Print the Admit Card: Take multiple printouts of the admit card for safekeeping and to bring them to the exam center.

NEET 2025 Exam Centres

The total number of NEET 2025 exam centres is expected to be around 5,000, spread across more than 570 cities in India and abroad. In recent years, the number of exam cities within India has seen significant growth, although the number of international cities hosting the exam has remained consistent at 14. It is anticipated that the number of exam cities for NEET 2025 will exceed that of the previous year. In 2024, there were 4,750 exam centres, with 557 cities in India and 14 cities abroad.

Candidates are required to select two preferred exam cities during the application process. NTA will assign the exam centre based on the candidate's preferences and the availability of seats.

Initially, there were indications that there would be no international exam cities for NEET 2025. However, later announcements confirmed that NEET would be conducted in the same 14 international cities as in the previous year.

NEET 2025 Answer Key

The provisional answer key for NEET 2025 will be released by NTA approximately one month after the exam, around the fourth week of May 2025. Candidates will have a window of four to five days to challenge or raise objections to the provisional key. The expert panel from NTA will review these objections and finalise the answer keys. The NEET 2025 results will be based on the final answer keys.

Following the exam, experts from leading coaching institutes will publish unofficial answer keys for each question paper set or code. These unofficial keys can help candidates estimate their scores, but they are not official and should be used only for reference purposes.

NEET Result 2025 

The NEET result 2025 is expected to be announced by NTA in the second week of June 2025. The result will be published in the form of a merit list and scorecard. Candidates will need to log in to the official NTA NEET 2025 website to download their scorecards in PDF format. Along with the result, NTA will also release detailed statistics, including the total number of applicants, exam takers, and qualifying candidates.

NEET 2025 Cutoff

The NEET 2025 cutoff will be released by NTA along with the result. Given the large number of candidates expected to appear, it is anticipated that the cutoff for NEET 2025 will be higher than the previous year. For reference, here is the NEET 2024 cutoff:

NEET Counselling 2025

The NEET counselling 2025 will begin approximately one month after the declaration of results. There will be two separate counselling procedures: one for the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats and another for the 85% State Quota seats. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will handle the admission and seat allotment for the AIQ seats, while each state’s respective counselling authority or medical council will manage the counselling process for the State Quota seats.

NEET 2025 Question Paper

The NEET 2025 question paper will be available in 13 different languages. Candidates will need to choose their preferred language for the question paper when filling out the application form and should ensure they receive the paper in the selected language. After the exam, test-takers are allowed to take the question paper outside the exam centre.

The NEET question paper will consist of four sets, each divided into six sub-sets. Each paper will have 200 questions, with candidates required to attempt 180 of them. Although the content of the question papers will be the same, the order and arrangement of subjects and questions will differ. Aspirants are encouraged to review previous years' NEET question papers, answer keys, and solutions to familiarise themselves with the question format, topics, and structure, which will aid in their preparation.

NEET 2025 Preparation

Effective preparation for NEET 2025 should ideally begin at least two years in advance, as the syllabus covers topics from both Class 11 and Class 12. However, students who already have a solid understanding of the basic concepts in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology can begin intensive NEET preparation after starting Class 12. Below are some essential tips for preparing for NEET 2025:

1. Understand the NEET Exam Pattern and Structure: Familiarise yourself with the NEET exam pattern and structure, as this is crucial for effective preparation. Reviewing previous years' NEET question papers is highly recommended to gain a clear understanding of how the exam is structured.

2. Familiarise Yourself with the NEET Syllabus: The NEET 2025 syllabus is expected to remain the same as the previous year. Make sure to go through the entire syllabus, identifying any areas that you may not have covered during Class 11 and Class 12, and focus on these topics.

3. Identify Strengths and Weaknesses: Assess your strengths and weaknesses in each subject. Create a study plan that focuses on improving your weak areas while continuing to revise and strengthen your strong areas.

4. Practice Regularly: In addition to studying, practicing regularly is essential. Take full-length NEET mock tests, solve previous years' NEET question papers, and participate in test series to improve your exam-taking skills and time management.

NEET 2025 Recommended Books

Based on suggestions from experts and toppers, the following NEET Books 2025 are considered the best study materials for NEET preparation:

Best Books for NEET Physics:

• NCERT Physics Textbooks for Class 11 and Class 12

• Objective Physics by DC Pandey

• Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick, and Walker

• Concepts of Physics by H.C. Verma

• Fundamental Physics by Pradeep

• Problems in General Physics by I.E. Irodov

Best Books for NEET Chemistry:

• NCERT Chemistry Textbooks for Class 11 and Class 12

• Dinesh Chemistry Guide

• Organic Chemistry by Morrison and Boyd

• Organic Chemistry Objective by Arihant

• Modern's ABC of Chemistry for Class 11 and Class 12

• Physical Chemistry by OP Tandon

• Physical Chemistry by P. Bahadur

• Concise Inorganic Chemistry by JD Lee

• Practice Books by VK Jaiswal (Inorganic), MS Chauhan (Organic), and N. Awasthi (Physical)

Best Books for NEET Biology:

• NCERT Biology Textbooks for Class 11 and Class 12

• Trueman's Biology Vol 1 and 2

• Objective Biology by Dinesh

• Objective Biology by Ansari

• Pradeep Publications' Biology

• Biology by GR Bathla Publications

• SC Verma's Biology

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