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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released crucial information regarding the NEET UG 2025 exam dates and application process. Aspiring candidates can submit their applications starting from February 7, 2025, until March 7, 2025, up to 11:50 PM. The NEET UG exam is slated to take place on May 4, 2025. This article provides comprehensive details about application dates, eligibility criteria, examination patterns, and more, ensuring you are well-prepared for this important medical entrance examination.
Important Dates for NEET UG 2025
| Event | Date |
| Start of Online Application | February 7, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | March 7, 2025 (until 11:50 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | March 7, 2025 |
| Correction Window | March 9 – March 11, 2025 |
| City Information Release Date | April 26, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release Date | May 1, 2025 |
| Exam Date | May 4, 2025 |
| Exam Time | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (IST) |
| Answer Key Release Date | To be announced after the exam |
| Result Declaration Date (Tentative) | June 14, 2025 |
NEET UG 2025 Application Fee
| Category | Fee in India (₹) | Fee Outside India (₹) |
| General | ₹1700/- | ₹9500/- |
| EWS / OBC-NCL | ₹1600/- | N/A |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender | ₹1000/- | N/A |
Note: Candidates are also required to pay GST and processing fees.
Eligibility Criteria for NEET UG 2025
Age Limit:
- Candidates must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2025.
- There is no upper age limit specified.
Educational Qualifications:
- Candidates should have passed Class 12th or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology.
- Minimum marks criteria will be set according to various categories in the 12th board examinations.
Nationality:
Indian nationals, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), and foreign nationals can apply.
NEET UG 2025 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
| Physics | 50 | 180 |
| Chemistry | 50 | 180 |
| Biology (Zoology + Botany) | 100 | 360 |
| Total | 200 questions to attempt | 720 |
+4 marks for each correct answer and -1 mark for each incorrect answer.
Exam Duration: 180 minutes (3 hours)
Mode of Examination: The exam will be conducted in 13 languages: Hindi, English, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
How to Apply for NEET UG 2025?
- Visit the official website neet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the “NEET UG 2025 Application Form” link.
- Register for a New Account.
- Fill in personal, educational, and other required details in the application form.
- Upload photographs, signature, and other necessary documents.