About NEET UG 2025
Updated for 2025NEET UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is India's single national-level medical entrance examination conducted by the NTA. It is the sole statutory gateway for admission to over 1,09,000+ MBBS seats, 28,000+ BDS seats, 52,000+ AYUSH seats, and B.V.Sc & AH courses across all government and private medical colleges in India, including AIIMS New Delhi, JIPMER, and AFMC Pune.
Conducting Authority
National Testing Agency (NTA)
Application Fee
Gen: ₹1,700 (General) / ₹1,600 (General-EWS/OBC) | Res: ₹1,000 (SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender)
Examination Languages
Available in 13 languages (English, Hindi, Assamese + others)
Marking Formula
+4 Marks (Correct) | -1 Mark (Negative Marking) (Incorrect)
Important Dates & Schedule
Key events, registration deadlines, and examination dates
NEET UG 2025 Official Information Bulletin
First week of February 2025Detailed syllabus and online registration brochure
Application Form Submission Window
February 9 - March 15, 2025Online submission on NTA NEET portal
City Allotment Slip Release
Last week of April 2025Check exam centre city allocation
Admit Card Download
May 1, 2025Download hall ticket with passport photo and postcard size photo proforma
NEET UG 2025 Examination Day
May 4, 2025Single shift from 2:00 PM to 5:20 PM (200 mins)
Provisional Answer Key with OMR Scans
First week of June 2025Challenge recorded OMR responses and question keys
NEET UG Scorecard & All India Rank
Mid June 2025MCC 15% All India Quota counselling registration begins
Eligibility Criteria 2025
Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English as compulsory subjects from a recognized board.
Minimum 50% marks in PCB combined for General category (40% for SC/ST/OBC, 45% for PwD).
Must have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31 of the year of admission. No upper age limit.
No limit on the number of attempts.
Mandatory Subjects Required in Qualifying Examination
Exam Pattern & Structure
Total Sections: 4 | Total Duration: 3 Hours 20 Minutes (200 Minutes)
| Section / Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Question Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botany | 50 Questions(Attempt 45) | 180 Marks | Section A (35) + Section B (15, attempt 10) |
| Zoology | 50 Questions(Attempt 45) | 180 Marks | Section A (35) + Section B (15, attempt 10) |
| Chemistry | 50 Questions(Attempt 45) | 180 Marks | Section A (35) + Section B (15, attempt 10) |
| Physics | 50 Questions(Attempt 45) | 180 Marks | Section A (35) + Section B (15, attempt 10) |
Syllabus & Chapter-wise Weightage
High-yield chapters, percentage weightage, and past paper question counts
Biology (Botany & Zoology)
Weightage: 50% (360 Marks)Previous Years Cutoff Trends
Category-wise qualifying marks / percentile across 2024, 2023, and 2022
| Category | 2024 Cutoff | 2023 Cutoff | 2022 Cutoff | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 720 - 164 Marks | 720 - 137 Marks | 715 - 117 Marks | ↑ Rising |
| OBC | 163 - 129 Marks | 136 - 107 Marks | 116 - 93 Marks | ↑ Rising |
| SC | 163 - 129 Marks | 136 - 107 Marks | 116 - 93 Marks | ↑ Rising |
| ST | 163 - 129 Marks | 136 - 107 Marks | 116 - 93 Marks | ↑ Rising |
Score vs Rank & Eligible College Predictor
Adjust your expected score to immediately calculate your predicted percentile, All India Rank range, and top colleges you can target.
Top Institutions You Can Target With This Score:
Top Colleges Accepting NEET UG 2025
Rankings, placement packages, annual tuition, and cutoff benchmarks
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS New Delhi)
Ansari Nagar, New Delhi
Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC)
New Delhi
Christian Medical College, Vellore (CMC Vellore)
Vellore, Tamil Nadu
Expert Preparation Strategy & Books
Memorize Every Line & Diagram of NCERT Biology
NCERT Biology (Class 11 & 12) is the unquestioned Bible of NEET. 95+ out of 100 questions are direct verbatim statements or diagram interpretations.
Speed Training: 180 Minutes for 180 Questions
Practice answering Biology in under 45 minutes to bank at least 75 minutes for Physics numericals and 50 minutes for Chemistry.
Rigorous OMR Bubbling Practice
Fill physical printed OMR sheets during every full-length mock to eliminate bubbling slip-ups that cost 5 marks per question (-1 penalty + 4 lost).
Recommended Reference Books
NCERT Biology Class 11 & 12
By NCERT Official • Biology
Objective NCERT at your Fingertips
By MTG Editorial Board • Biology & Chemistry
Errorless Physics for NEET
By Universal Books • Physics
Frequently Asked Questions (NEET UG 2025)
Quick Exam Facts
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