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NEET UG 2025
India’s single-window UG medical entrance — a study-friendly summary of pattern, dates and eligibility.
NEET UG 2025: exam day, pattern, and what changed
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) is India's single-window entrance for MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, veterinary and other participating courses. NEET UG 2025 returns to a classic offline OMR format: one sitting, all questions compulsory. Use this page as a study-friendly summary; final rules appear only in the NTA information brochure.
- Conducted by
- NTA (National Testing Agency)
- Exam mode
- Offline (pen-and-paper / OMR)
- Paper
- 180 MCQs · PCB · 720 marks · 180 minutes
- Frequency
- Once a year (All India)
- Used for
- MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, BHMS, Nursing, BVSc & AH as per counselling rules
- Official site
- neet.nta.nic.in
Official portal: neet.nta.nic.in
NEET UG 2025 calendar (at a glance)
Dates below follow the 2025 cycle in public NTA communications. Re-check the live notification before you plan travel or fee payment.
| Event | Date / window |
|---|---|
| NEET UG 2025 exam | 4 May 2025 (Sunday), 2:00 PM–5:00 PM IST · 180 minutes |
| Registration opens | From 7 Feb 2025 |
| Registration closes | 7 Mar 2025 (typically by 11:50 PM IST) |
| Application correction | 9–11 Mar 2025 (short window) |
| Admit card | From around 1 May 2025 |
| Provisional answer key | ~2nd week of May 2025 (tentative) |
| Result | By ~14 Jun 2025 (tentative) |
How to complete NEET UG registration
Four practical steps most candidates follow on the NTA portal.
- Create your registration / candidate account
- Fill the application form carefully (personal, academic, and category details)
- Pay the examination fee online and keep proof of payment
- Submit the application and download the confirmation page
Who can appear in NEET UG 2025?
Minimum criteria distilled from standard NTA eligibility themes. Verify category-specific rules in the official PDF.
- Age: At least 17 years old by 31 Dec 2025 (check upper age rules, if any).
- Qualifying exam: Passed or appearing in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Biotechnology and English.
- Minimum PCB aggregate: General / EWS ~50%; SC / ST / OBC-NCL ~40%; General-PwBD ~45% (confirm exact % in the brochure).
- Exam cities: India and limited international centres; you choose preferred city clusters during application.
Prep that matches the real paper
Build PCB accuracy under a 3-hour OMR clock with full tests and analytics, then tighten weaknesses before the final attempt.
NEET UG paper at a glance
All questions compulsory; accuracy matters because wrong answers carry negative marking.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 45 | 180 |
| Chemistry | 45 | 180 |
| Biology (Botany + Zoology) | 90 | 360 |
| Total | 180 | 720 |
- Duration: 180 minutes
- Marking: +4 correct, -1 wrong
- Mode: Offline OMR
Frequently Asked Questions
Short clarifications for common questions.
Who conducts NEET UG 2025?
NEET UG is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
What is the NEET UG exam pattern?
Offline OMR: 180 MCQs across Physics, Chemistry and Biology, 720 marks, 180 minutes, +4 for correct and -1 for wrong.
How many times is NEET UG held?
Once a year (All India), in a single sitting.
Where can I verify official updates?
Always check the official NTA portal: neet.nta.nic.in.