The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the online application process for NEET UG 2025 from February 7, in order to provide admission into the undergraduate medical courses in all the medical institutions of India.

As per Section 14 of the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, NEET (UG) must be conducted as a common and uniform National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET (UG) for admission to undergraduate medical education in all medical institutions. The NEET (UG)-2025 scores and merit list will also be applicable for BDS and BVSc & AH courses as followed previously in accordance with the rules under the respective regulatory bodies.

Aspirants to MNS intending to seek admission to B.Sc. Nursing Courses conducted at Armed Forces Medical Service Hospitals for the year 2025 are liable to qualify in NEET (UG).

Important Dates for NEET (UG) 2025

All medical aspirants can fill in the form from the official website neet.nta.nic.in by March 7, 2025. The NEET UG 2025 exam will be held on May 4, 2025, in the pen-and-paper mode.

NEET (UG) 2025 Exam Pattern

The NEET UG 2025 question paper will have 180 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany & Zoology). The test will be completed in 3 hours (180 minutes).

Subject	No. of Question	Total Marks
Physics	45	180
Chemistry	45	180
Biology	90	360

PwBD candidates who have a physical limitation in writing will be given an additional one hour.

Marking Scheme for NEET (UG) 2025

• +4 marks for each correct answer.
• -1 mark for each incorrect answer.
• No marks deducted for unanswered questions.
• If there are several correct answers to a question, full marks will be given to all the candidates who opt for any of the correct options.
• If the question is wrong or omitted, all candidates will be awarded full marks.

Language of NEET (UG) 2025 Examination

NEET UG 2025 will be conducted in 13 languages: English, Hindi, and the regional languages such as Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. Candidates who opt for English will get only an English test booklet, whereas those opting for Hindi or any of the regional languages will get a bilingual booklet.

NEET (UG) 2025 Eligibility

NEET UG Eligibility Criteria 2025  – Key Highlights

Academic Qualification	10+2 or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
NEET Eligibility Marks	General Category – 50% (PH – 45%)OBC/SC/ST – 40% (PH – 40%)Note: Mathematics scores are not considered for this examination.
Age Limit	Minimum: 17 Years AgeMaximum: No upper age limit
Number of Attempts	No restrictions on the number of attempts.
Nationality	Indian NationalsNRIs, OCIs, PIOs & Foreign Nationals
Score Validity	One Academic Year

Academic Qualification for NEET (UG) 2025

Candidates should pass their 10+2 or equivalent exam with individual passing grades in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English.

NEET (UG) 2025 Eligibility Criteria Category Wise:

NEET eligibility criteria is crucial for all aspiring medical students. Here, we provide a detailed breakdown of the eligibility requirements, categorized to help you easily identify the criteria applicable to your specific category.

Category	Aggregate marks required for NEET 2025
Unreserved	50%
SC/ST/OBC/Reserved-PH	40%
Unreserved- PH	45%

NEET 2025 Eligibility Age:

In 2025, significant changes have been made to the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) eligibility criteria, particularly concerning the age limit. The latest information from the health ministry and NMC (National Medical Commission) has brought about the following key alterations:

Category	Minimum AgeRequirement	Maximum Age Requirement
Unreserved Category (UR), SC/ST/OBC	Born on or before December 31, 2008	No Longer Applicable

NEET (UG) 2025 Eligibility Criteria – Number Of Attempts

In 2018, the number of attempts is removed from eligibility criteria for the NEET UG. It means that for the NEET 2025 exam, no limit has been set for its attempts. Student can appear many times if it meets the NEET eligibility.

Eligibility criteria for NRI/foreign students:

Foreign-educated candidates who are seeking eligibility for NEET need to fulfill specific requirements. They must have an examination equivalent to a Class 12 qualification in their home country. Moreover, they must have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and passed both the theoretical and practical assessments in these subjects, along with passing an English examination in their qualifying education.

Steps to Complete Registration for the NEET (UG) Exam 2025

1. Go to the website: exams.nta.ac.in/NEET/
2. Click on the registration form link on the homepage
3. Click on New Registration
4. Enter your basic details like, name, mobile number, and email address etc., and click on submit button.
5. Enter the received OTP & get registered.
6. After registering, log in using your application number and password.
7. Fill up the form available and attach all documents
8. Save, submit, and pay the fees charges.
9. Download the filled form for future use.

To know the complete information, please visit: www.neet.nta.nic.in.