NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY CUM ENTRANCE TEST
(NEET-UG 2025)

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduates (NEET-UG) stands as the most important medical entrance examination in India. NEET-UG is an all-India level entrance examination conducted annually by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for aspiring medical, dental and AYUSH students. This comprehensive examination determines the eligibility and competence of candidates seeking admission to undergraduate medical (MBBS), dental (BDS), and AYUSH courses (BAMS, BUMS, BHMS, BSMS, BNYS) across government, private, and deemed medical institutions throughout the country.

NEET 2025 - Key Updates :

NEET 2025 Status: The examination was conducted on May 4, 2025 and results have been declared. Counselling process has commenced from July 21, 2025.

Exam Date: May 4, 2025 (Sunday)
Result Declaration: Results declared in June 2025
Counselling Start: July 21, 2025
Conducting Authority: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Languages Available: 13 languages including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, and more

Significance of NEET-UG :

NEET-UG was introduced with the aim of streamlining the medical and dental admission process, providing a single point of entry for students across the nation. Before the inception of NEET-UG, multiple state-level and institution-specific entrance exams existed, leading to disparities in admission criteria and difficulty levels. The introduction of NEET-UG not only reduced the burden on students who had to prepare for numerous exams but also ensured a standardized evaluation process that measures the aptitude and knowledge of all candidates uniformly.

NEET-UG 2025 Eligibility Criteria :

Age Requirement:

Candidates must have completed 17 years by December 31, 2025 to appear for the medical entrance exam. There is no upper age limit for NEET-UG 2025.

Nationality:

Candidates must be Indian citizens, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), or Foreign Nationals.

Educational Qualifications:

Candidates should have completed or be appearing in their 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English from a recognized board.

Minimum Qualifying Marks in 10+2:

General Category: Minimum 50% in PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
OBC, SC, ST Categories: Minimum 40% in PCB
PwD (General/EWS): Minimum 45% in PCB
PwD (OBC, SC, ST): Minimum 40% in PCB

NEET-UG 2025 Exam Structure :

NEET-UG is a pen-and-paper-based examination with a duration of 3 hours and 20 minutes (200 minutes). The examination consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering four major subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany and Zoology). The exam is available in 13 languages including English and 12 regional Indian languages.

Marking Scheme: Each correct answer awards the candidate 4 marks, while 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer (negative marking). No marks are deducted for unattempted questions. This marking scheme emphasizes accuracy and encourages candidates to be cautious while attempting questions.

NEET-UG 2025 Paper Pattern :

NEET examination consists of a total of 200 multiple-choice objective-type questions, out of which candidates are required to answer 180 MCQs. The NEET exam has a grand total of 720 marks. Each subject is divided into two sections: Section A and Section B.

Section A: Contains 35 questions (all compulsory)
Section B: Contains 15 questions (candidates need to answer only 10 questions)

The question papers are based on the NCERT syllabus of Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, and Botany from classes 11 and 12.

Subject-wise Question Distribution :

Sr. No.	Subject	Section-wise Question Distribution	Questions to Attempt	Total Marks
1	Physics	Section A: 35 (Compulsory) Section B: 10 out of 15 (Optional)	45	180
2	Chemistry	Section A: 35 (Compulsory) Section B: 10 out of 15 (Optional)	45	180
3	Botany	Section A: 35 (Compulsory) Section B: 10 out of 15 (Optional)	45	180
4	Zoology	Section A: 35 (Compulsory) Section B: 10 out of 15 (Optional)	45	180
TOTAL			180	720

Syllabus Distribution (Class 11 vs Class 12) :

Subject	Class 11 Syllabus	Class 12 Syllabus	Weightage Distribution
Physics	~45% Questions	~55% Questions	Equal emphasis on both classes
Chemistry	~40% Questions	~60% Questions	Higher weightage to Class 12
Botany	~50% Questions	~50% Questions	Equal distribution
Zoology	~50% Questions	~50% Questions	Equal distribution

Important Guidelines for NEET-UG 2025 :

Mode of Examination: Pen and Paper based (OMR sheet)
Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes (200 minutes)
Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with 4 options each
Languages: Available in 13 languages including English, Hindi, and 11 regional languages
Dress Code: Light-colored clothes (white or light colors preferred), no metallic items
Documents Required: Valid photo ID proof, NEET admit card, passport size photographs
Prohibited Items: Mobile phones, electronic gadgets, calculators, watches, jewelry

NEET 2025 Counselling Process :

The NEET 2025 counselling process is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for All India Quota seats and by respective state authorities for state quota seats. The counselling started from July 21, 2025 and includes the following rounds:

Round 1: All India Quota Counselling
Round 2: All India Quota Mop-up Round
State Counselling: Conducted by individual state authorities
Private College Counselling: Conducted by respective institutions

Seat Distribution:

15% seats - All India Quota (AIQ)
85% seats - State Quota

Courses Available through NEET-UG 2025 :

Course Category	Course Name	Duration	Degree Awarded
Medical	Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery	5.5 years	MBBS
Dental	Bachelor of Dental Surgery	5 years	BDS
AYUSH	Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery	5.5 years	BAMS
	Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery	5.5 years	BUMS
	Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery	5.5 years	BHMS
	Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery	5.5 years	BSMS
	Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences	5.5 years	BNYS

NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY CUM ENTRANCE TEST (NEET-UG 2025)