NEET

What is the NEET Exam?

NEET Exam Dates 2025

Below is the detailed schedule for the NEET 2025 exam including important events such as application release, correction window, admit card, and result declaration.

Events	Dates (Announced)
Release of Application Form	6th April 2025
Last Date to Submit Application	20th May 2025
Last Date for Fee Payment	20th May 2025
Application Correction Window	24th – 27th May 2025
Correction in Category Details	14th – 15th June 2025
Availability of Admit Card	June 2025 (Expected)
NEET 2025 Exam Date	17th July 2025
Release of Answer Key	July 2025
Declaration of Result	August 2025
Commencement of Counselling	August 2025

NEET Admit Card 2025

Candidates will be able to download the NEET 2025 admit card in the month of June 2025. The admit card will be available only in online mode on the official NTA website. It will not be sent by post or any offline method. To access the admit card, candidates must log in using their application number and date of birth.

After downloading, candidates are advised to carefully verify all the details mentioned on the admit card. In case of any discrepancy, it should be reported to the NEET helpline or NTA authorities immediately for correction.

The NEET admit card will include important details such as:

• Candidate’s Name
• Roll Number
• Exam Date & Timing
• Examination Centre Address
• Candidate’s Photograph & Signature
• Instructions and Guidelines for the Exam Day

It is mandatory to carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo ID to the exam centre. Candidates must also follow all the instructions mentioned in the admit card on the day of examination.

NEET 2025 Exam Pattern

Candidates can check the detailed NEET 2025 exam pattern below:

1. Mode of Exam: NEET 2025 will be conducted in offline mode using pen and paper.
2. Medium of Paper: The question paper will be available in multiple languages – English, Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Urdu, and Odia.
3. Duration: A total of 3 hours and 20 minutes will be given to complete the exam.
4. Type of Questions: All questions will be objective type (multiple choice).
5. Total Marks: The exam will carry a maximum of 720 marks.
6. Marking Scheme: Each correct answer will be awarded 4 marks, and 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer. No marks will be deducted for unattempted questions.

Below is the subject-wise distribution of questions and marks in the NEET 2025 paper:

Subjects	Number of Questions	Marks
Physics	Section A – 35	140
	Section B – 15	40
Chemistry	Section A – 35	140
	Section B – 15	40
Botany	Section A – 35	140
	Section B – 15	40
Zoology	Section A – 35	140
	Section B – 15	40
Total		720 Marks

NEET Syllabus

The NEET syllabus is prescribed by the National Medical Commission (NMC), earlier known as the Medical Council of India (MCI). The syllabus is primarily based on topics from the NCERT curriculum of Class 11^th and 12^th in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Candidates should thoroughly prepare these subjects for the entrance exam.

Below are some of the major topics included in the NEET syllabus:

Biology:

• Diversity of Living Organisms
• Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants
• Cell Structure and Function
• Plant Physiology
• Human Physiology
• Reproduction
• Genetics and Evolution
• Biology and Human Welfare
• Biotechnology and Its Applications
• Ecology and Environment

Chemistry:

• Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
• Structure of Atom
• Thermodynamics
• Equilibrium
• Hydrogen
• p-Block Elements
• Organic Chemistry – Basic Principles and Techniques
• Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers
• Surface Chemistry
• Electrochemistry

Physics:

• Laws of Motion
• Work, Energy, and Power
• Properties of Bulk Matter
• Oscillations and Waves
• Electrostatics
• Current Electricity
• Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
• Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
• Electronic Devices
• Electromagnetic Waves

NEET Result

The NEET result will be declared by the National Testing Agency (NTA) through online mode in August. Candidates can check their results by visiting the official NTA website. To view the result, students must log in using their Roll Number and Date of Birth. The result will be based on the final answer key released by the authorities.

The NTA will not release a category-wise result sheet on the website, nor will it send results via offline mode. Candidates are advised to download and take a printout of their result for future reference.

NEET Application Form

Here are the complete details regarding the NEET application process:

1. The NEET application process is conducted entirely online. No offline mode is available for form submission.
2. Candidates must submit only one application form. Submitting multiple forms may lead to rejection.
3. During registration, applicants should use a valid email ID and mobile number, as all important communication will be sent to these contacts.
4. The application process includes several steps: online registration, filling out details, uploading scanned images of a recent photograph and signature, paying the application fee, and printing the confirmation page and fee receipt.
5. A correction window is provided for candidates to rectify any errors in the form, which will be available from 24th May.

NEET Application Fee

Payment Mode: The NEET application fee can be paid online using a debit card, credit card, or net banking. For candidates applying from outside India, the fee is Rs. 8500 for all categories. The category-wise application fee within India is as follows:

Category	Application Fee
General	Rs. 1600
General-EWS / OBC-NCL*	Rs. 1500
SC / ST / PwD / Transgender	Rs. 900

NEET Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria to apply for the NEET examination:

• Nationality: Indian nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, and foreign nationals are eligible to apply.
• Age Limit: The minimum age requirement is 17 years as on 31st December of the admission year. There is no upper age limit as per the latest guidelines.
• Qualifying Exam: Candidates must have passed or appeared in 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects.
• Minimum Marks: General category candidates must score a minimum of 50% marks in PCB subjects. For SC/ST/OBC, the minimum requirement is 40%. For PwD candidates, it's 45%.
• Number of Attempts: There is no restriction on the number of attempts for NEET.