NEET Exam 2025:
Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus & Registration
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The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is the single entrance exam for admission to MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH undergraduate courses across India. Conducted annually by the National Testing Agency (NTA), it evaluates candidates on key concepts in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology based on NCERT syllabus to ensure fair and merit-based medical admissions.
What is the
NEET Exam?
Who should
take the NEET ?
Students aspiring to pursue MBBS, BDS, or AYUSH courses at government and private colleges in India
Diploma holders seeking admission to undergraduate medical programs
Candidates planning admissions in central and state medical universities offering MBBS/BDS
Eligibility & Registration
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Registration Steps
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum age: 17 years as of December 31 of the exam year
Maximum age: As per latest government norms (currently no upper age limit for general category)
Education: Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English; Minimum marks criteria per category
Nationality: Indian nationals, NRIs, OCI, PIO, and Foreign Nationals eligible with specified guidelines
Visit the official NTA NEET website (neet.nta.nic.in)
Create an account with valid email and phone number
Fill in the application form with personal, academic, and contact details
Upload scanned documents (photograph, signature, category certificate if applicable)
Pay the application fee online through available modes
Print confirmation page for future reference
Registration Steps
Minimum age: 17 years as of December 31 of the exam year
Maximum age: As per latest government norms (currently no upper age limit for general category)
Education: Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English; Minimum marks criteria per category
Nationality: Indian nationals, NRIs, OCI, PIO, and Foreign Nationals eligible with specified guidelines
Eligibility Criteria
Visit the official NTA NEET website (neet.nta.nic.in)
Create an account with valid email and phone number
Fill in the application form with personal, academic, and contact details
Upload scanned documents (photograph, signature, category certificate if applicable)
Pay the application fee online through available modes
Print confirmation page for future reference
NEET Exam Pattern
Exam Mode: Pen and Paper (Offline)
Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Marking Scheme: +4 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unanswered
| Section | Number of Questions | Marks per Section | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Physics |
45 |
4 |
180 |
|
Chemistry |
45 |
4 |
180 |
|
Biology |
90 |
4 |
360 |
NEET Exam Syllabus
Know the key topics covered in each section of the NEET to focus your preparation.
Physics:
Physical world, units and measurements, laws of motion, thermodynamics, optics, modern physics, etc.
Chemistry:
Atomic structure, chemical bonding, states of matter, organic chemistry, coordination compounds, etc.
Biology:
Diversity of living organisms, structural organization, genetics, human physiology, reproduction, ecology, plants and animals classification
NEET Exam Dates 2025 (Tentative)
Correct answer: +4 marks
Incorrect answer: -1 mark (negative marking)
Unanswered: 0 marks
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
|
Application Start Date |
February 2025 |
|
Application End Date |
March 2025 |
|
Admit Card Release |
April 2025 |
|
Exam Date |
May 2025 |
|
Answer Key Release |
May 2025 |
|
Result Declaration |
June 2025 |
|
Counselling & Seat Allotment |
July 2025 onwards |
Average score accepted by universities: 105–120
Top universities may require: 120+
You receive your score within 48 hours of finishing the test
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Students who have completed or are appearing in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English are eligible, subject to the minimum age criterion of 17 years.
Apply online at the official NTA NEET website, upload documents, pay fees, and complete registration before the deadline.
NEET is a pen-and-paper based offline exam conducted once a year.
Yes, reservations apply for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD candidates as per Government of India norms.
Each correct answer earns +4 marks, and incorrect answers penalize -1 mark.
NEET is available in 13 languages, making it accessible to candidates across India.
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