Are you a medical aspirant whose dream is to become a doctor and crack the NEET 2025 exam? The journey to becoming a professional in medicine begins by clearing the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) exam. The upcoming NEET 2025 exam in May 2025, is your golden opportunity to grab a prestigious college in India either at a state, government, or private level. This exam’s syllabus is meticulously designed to examine the candidate's NCERT 11th and 12th knowledge of foundational concepts, scientific knowledge, analytical reasoning, and retention capability.
The NEET 2025 exam mainly has 2 sections in each subject of Physics, chemistry, and biology in paper 1 and paper 2. The candidates applying for the NEET exam 2025 can attempt as many times as they want but their minimum age limit should be 17 and should have a 12th pass certificate.
The purpose of this article is to provide you with authentic and comprehensive information on the upcoming NEET 2025 exam. In this ‘all you need to know about NEET 2025, eligibility criteria, registration process, exam date, preemption tips, and more are shared to help you get started.
Detailed Overview: NEET 2025 Exam
Attributes
Details
Exam Name
National Eligibility Criteriacum Entrance Test (NEET)
Conducting Body
National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Level
Undergraduate
Subjects
Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology
Purpose
Admission to bachelor's degree courses in medical colleges at state, government, or private colleges, in India and abroad.
Mode of Exam
Offline (Pen & Paper Based)
Duration
3 hrs & 20 mins
Mode of Language
13 languages- English, Hindi, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali, and more.
Eligibility
12th candidates with 45% minimum marks from a recognized board of education with Biology, Chemistry, Physics stream
Total Marks
720
Types of Questions
Multiple Choice Questions
NEET 2024 Exam Date
5th May 2024
NEET 2025 Exam Date
4th May 2025 (Tentative)
Important Dates of the NEET 2025 Exam
For intermediate candidates or medical aspirants looking for an opportunity to grab NEET admissions in 2025, the important dates will be announced soon. Here’s a tentative list of NEET 2025 exam events that are curated based on the 2024 NEET Exam:
NEET 2025 Exam Events
NEET 2025 Dates
NEET 2025 Notification Date
2nd week of December, 2024
NEET 2025 Registration- Start Date
1st week of March, 2025
NEET 2025 Registration- End Date
4th week of March/ 1st week of Apri, 2025
NEET 2025 Registration- Correction Window
1st week of April, 2025
NEET 2025 Admit Card Release
4th week of April/ 1st week of May, 2025
NEET 2025 Exam Date
1st week of May, 2025
NEET 2025 Exam Answer Key Release
4th week of May, 2025
NEET 2025 Exam Result Day
1st or 2nd week of June, 2025
NEET 2025 Exam Counseling- Start Date
2nd week of June, 2025
Eligibility Criteria of the NEET 2025 Exam
Students who have passed class 11th, appearing for intermediate and 12th passed who want to get admission in bachelor courses in India’s top dental or medical colleges must meet these eligibility criteria to apply for the NEET Exam 2025:
12th/ intermediate pass certificate in any stream or discipline but physics, biology, and chemistry as core subjects.
Final-year intermediate-education candidates can also apply for the NEET 2025 entrance exam.
Must have secured a 50% minimum mark in core subjects (biology, physics, and chemistry) from a recognized board of education.
There’s no upper age restriction for candidates applying to the NEET 2025 exam, but the minimum age limit is 17 years, and can attempt any number of times for the exam.
Professionals with Full-time work experience can apply too.
International candidates interested in the medical program (MBBS and BDS) in India must qualify for the SAT, IELTS, or TOEFL English language tests.
How to apply for the NEET 2025 Exam
Medical and dental aspirants who wish to get admission to Indian or foreign medical colleges in MBBS and BDS bachelor courses must follow these easy steps to register themselves for the NEET 2025 Exam:
Visit the website: Search the official websiteneet. online.in to apply for the NEET exam 2025 and press the ‘new candidates registration’.
Create a user profile: Insert basic details about yourself and a generated OTP will be sent, now create a unique ID and password to log in.
Fill out the application form:Insert your details, work experience (if any), academic qualifications, etc in the application form.
Choose Exam Centre: The candidates are required to choose the course, campuses, and the exam center of their choice now.
Upload Documents: Scan and upload a passport-sized photograph, signature, and caste certificate for the document purpose as a process of verification.
Pay the Application Fee:Pay the application fee as asked to pay per category after successfully uploading the documents.
Submit the form: Recheck the NEET 2025 exam application form for the final time and submit it.
Exam Syllabus of NEET Exam 2025
The NEET 2025 Exam examines the core values from the major intermediate subjects- botany, zoology, physics, and chemistry. Here’s a detailed list of all the core topics that are asked in the NEET Exam that you can learn thoroughly if you are appearing for the NEET 2025 exam:
Physics: The Physics subject in the NEET 2025 Exam examines the problem-solving ability and conceptual understanding of general physics in daily life from class 11th and 12th NCERT. The candidates have to pass and show their analytical thinking, Numerical accuracy ability, and theoretical concepts used in solving practical problems through the Physics syllabus.
Core Topics from Class 11:
Physical world and Measurement
Kinematics
Laws of Motion
Work, Energy, and Power
Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body
Gravitation
Properties of Bulk Matter
Thermodynamics
The behavior of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory
Oscillations and Waves
Core Topics from Class 12:
Electrostatics
Current Electricity
Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
Electromagnetic Waves
Optics
Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
Atoms and Nuclei
Electronic Devices
Chemistry: The chemistry section in the NEET 2025 Exam, tests both theoretical and practical knowledge of medical aspirants. The exam paper comprises Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry testing the clarity of the various concepts in chemistry taught, memorization, and retention capabilities of the candidates.
Core Topics from Class 11:
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry- Mole Concept & Stoichiometry
Structure of Atom- Quantum Mechanical Model & Electronic Configuration
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
States of Matter- Gases and Liquids & Ideal Gas Laws
Thermodynamics
Equilibrium
Redox Reactions
The s-Block Element
The p-Block Element- Group 13 to Group 18 Elements
Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers- Properties and Uses
Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids
Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
Biomolecules: Carbohydrates & Proteins and Nucleic Acids
Polymers
Chemistry in Everyday Life
Biology: Biology in NEET 2025 exam focuses on conceptual understanding, practical scientific application, and the ability to integrate concepts. The medical candidates in the NEET exam are examined for their logical reasoning and integration of concepts in its biology exam section.
Core Topics from Class 11:
Diversity of the Living World- Taxonomy & Biological Classification
Structural Organization in Animals and Plants- Morphology and Anatomy
Cell Structure and Function- Cell Theory & Biomolecules
Plant Physiology- Photosynthesis & Respiration
Human Physiology- Digestion and Absorption & Neural Control and Coordination
Core Topics from Class 12:
Reproduction- Human Reproductive System & Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
Genetics and Evolution- Mendelian Inheritance & Molecular Basis of Inheritance
Biology and Human Welfare- Human Health and Diseases & Microbes in Human Welfare
Biotechnology and Its Applications
Ecology and Environment- Ecosystems & Biodiversity and Conservation
Exam Pattern of NEET Exam 2025
Intermediate pass-outs and other undergraduate degree applicants of medical appearing or planning to apply for the NEET Exam 2025 must stay informed of the exam pattern to schedule their studies. A Tentative Exam pattern of NEET Exam 2025 based on the previous NEET Exams is given below:
NEET 2025 Particulars
Details
Mode of Exam
Offline (Pen & Paper)
Total Questions
200 (to be attempted:180)
Exam Duration
3 hrs
Total Marks
720
Subjects
Biology (Zoology & Botany), Physics, Chemistry
Sections
2 sections in each subject:
Section A: 35 questions
Section B: 15 questions
Compulsory Attempt: 10 questions
Types of Questions
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Marking Scheme
For the correct answer: +4
For Incorrect Answer: -1
Unattempted: 0
Physics
50 questions (45 to be attempted)
Chemistry
50 questions (45 to be attempted)
Biology
100 questions (90 to be attempted)
NEET 2025 Exam Timing Slot Details
The NEET 2025 exam will be conducted in a single shift on the same day nationwide. Below are the details of the timing slot for the NEET 2025 exam:
Activity
Timing
Reporting Time
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Gate Closing Time
1:30 PM
Exam Start Time
2:00 PM
Exam End Time
5:20 PM
Preparation Tips for the NEET Exam 2025
The UG medical and dental aspirants looking to hone skills in medicine from top colleges of India at the stage, private or government level can follow these easy steps to prepare for their upcoming NEET 2025 exams and successfully take admission this year:
Know the NEET 2025 exam patterns and syllabus: Before you start studying for the NEET 2025 exam, understand its patterns and syllabus beforehand. Understanding the exam patterns and exam syllabus will give clarity on scores, mark distribution, and understanding the syllabus thoroughly.
Plan a Study table: Curate your study table and schedule a time with a routine that helps you cover the complete syllabus before the exam date and makes you disciplined.
Restore your weak areas: Begin your learning schedule by strengthening your weak points. Focus on studying the hard topics first to save some time to revise in the last few days before the NEET 2025 exam.
Practice Regularly: Practice last year's questions and take mock tests through the online platforms. This will help you analyze your weaknesses and focus on improving those areas.
Focus on Time Management:To make sure that you cover all the questions on the JEE Main 2025 paper and finish the syllabus on time, time management skills are a must.
Utilize study materials: The online platforms offer several study materials, papers, and mock tests, where you can read, answer, practice questions, and analyze your areas, your capabilities, and weak areas. Several coaching institutes can help you cover the topics on time, practice question papers, and prepare you for the NEET exam.
Stay Updated with the NEET 2025 Exam: Regularly check the official website of the NEET exam ‘neet.ntaonline.in’ to stay updated with any latest notifications, changes in dates, syllabi, etc.
Conclusion
Intermediate candidates or medical aspirants aged above 17 are interested in the NEET 2025 Exam, this is the right time to start preparing for it. Hope this blog helps you learn all you need to know about the NEET 2025 exam and navigate through this curriculum. It is high time that you build a strategy based on the syllabus pattern, exam date, and the preparation tips that are shared above.
The NEET 2025 exam syllabus comprises the topics of major Physics, Chemistry, and Biology to test the practical science knowledge, conceptual learning, retention, and memorization ability of the medical aspirants. Some of the course topics included in the syllabus are Electronic Devices, Solutions- Raoult’s Law & Colligative Properties, Physical world and Measurement, and more.
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The intermediate candidates or aspirants wishing to get admission to the top college of India, at the state, private, or government level can register themselves for the NEET 2025 exam at the official website of NTA neet.ntaonline.in.
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The candidates above age 17, and are intermediate qualified with a minimum mark of 50% in their physics, biology, or chemistry from a recognized board of education as the core subjects are eligible to apply for the NEET 2025 exam.
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