National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Under Graduate) : 10 FEB 2026

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) or NEET (UG), formerly the All-India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT), is an all-India pre-medical entrance test for students who wish to pursue undergraduate medical (MBBS), dental (BDS) and AYUSH (BAMS, BUMS, BHMS, etc.) courses in government and private institutions in India and, for those intending to pursue primary medical qualification abroad.

The exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), which provides the results to the Directorate General of Health Services under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and State Counselling Authorities for seat allocation.

NEET-UG replaced the All India Pre Medical Test (AIPMT) and many other pre-medical exams conducted by states and various medical colleges. However, due to lawsuits being filed against the exam, it could not be held in 2014 and 2015.

NEET-UG is a single entrance test for admissions to more than 66,000 MBBS and BDS seats across India.

After the enactment of NMC Act 2019 in September 2019, NEET-UG became the sole entrance test for admissions to medical colleges in India including the All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER) which until then conducted separate exams.

Exam Pattern & Structure

There are a total of 180 questions asked in the exam, 45 questions each from Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology. Each correct response fetches 4 marks and each incorrect response gets -1 negative marking. The exam duration is 3 hours (180 mins). The exam is of 720 marks (maximum marks). In 2021, there was an abrupt change in the pattern of the question paper. The paper consisted of two sections: A and B in all four subjects, i.e Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology. Section A consisted of 35 compulsory questions and Section B consisted of 15 questions out of which 10 questions were supposed to be filled.

Syllabus

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) or NEET (UG), formerly the All-India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT), is an all-India pre-medical entrance test for students who wish to pursue undergraduate medical (MBBS), dental (BDS) and AYUSH (BAMS, BUMS, BHMS, etc.) courses in government and private institutions in India and also, for those intending to pursue primary medical qualification abroad.

Organizing Body

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has been made the nodal agency for conduct of all India competitive exams and conducts NEET (UG) from 2019. The Central Board of Secondary Education conducted NEET between 2013 and 2018 before the setting of NTA.

 

NEET 2025 Application Form

→ The NEET 2025 application forms will be released online, on the official website of the exam.

→ The step-by-step NEET application form procedure is given below.

  • Visit the official website of NEET 2025 – https://exams.nta.ac.in/NEET/
  • Click on the NEET 2025 Registration tab under the Latest News section
  • Read the instructions carefully and click on the agreement checkbox
  • Enter the mandatory details such as personal and contact details, and generate a password
  • Verify the details by entering the OTP received on your mobile number and email address
  • The registration credentials such as application number and password will be sent to candidates through email
  • Login with the NEET 2025 registration credentials to complete the application form
  • Fill in the mandatory details in each section such as personal, educational, medium of question paper, exam city preference, documents upload (photograph, signature, finger and thumb impressions, category certificate, etc.) and other information
  • Pay the application fee in online mode with Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking and UPI.

 Documents Required for NEET UG Registration 2025

Prior to registration for NEET Exam 2025, it is essential for all applicants to ensure they possess the required documents, both in digital (soft copy) and physical (hard copy) formats. These documents will be necessary for the verification of your candidature, and you should subsequently upload them on the official portal.

  • Class 10th and 12th Marksheet
  • Class 10th and 12th Passing Certificate
  • Aadhar Card
  • Scanned pictures of Finger impressions
  • Signature
  • Photograph
  • Valid ID proof
  • Category certificate (if applicable)
  • Domicile Certificate

NEET Eligibility Criteria 2025 - An Overview

Are you ready to embark on your journey towards becoming a medical professional in 2025? The first step is understanding the NEET UG eligibility criteria, and we've got all the vital details right here!

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has provided the essential NEET UG 2025 eligibility criteria for aspiring medical students. Prospective applicants must familiarize themselves with these requirements, accessible in the official NEET 2025 brochure on the website https://exams.nta.ac.in/NEET/, to ensure a smooth application process. Failing to meet any of these criteria will result in disqualification from the entrance test. 

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 Age

Maximum: No upper age limit

Number of Attempts

No restrictions on the number of attempts.

Nationality

Indian Nationals

NRIs, OCIs, PIOs & Foreign Nationals

Score Validity

One Academic Year

NEET 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 Exam Pattern 2025

The NEET exam pattern for 2025, which will be announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA), will be crucial for candidates preparing for next year's examination. To excel in NEET 2025, understanding the exam pattern will be essential.

What is the Pattern of the NEET 2025 Exam?

Paper pattern for the NEET exam comprises three subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, each with 50 questions divided into two sections, A (35 questions) and B (15 questions).

NEET 2025 will be a one-tiered scoring system exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to medical and dental colleges, covering both private and public institutions. Prospective students seeking graduate and post-graduate medical and dentistry programs should familiarize themselves with the exam pattern for NEET to prepare effectively.

Paper Pattern for NEET 2025 - Highlights

Mode of Exam

Pen and Paper (Offline)

Duration

3 hours 20 minutes

Number of Questions

200 (180 to be attempted)

Type of Question

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Total Sections

2 (A & B)

Number of Questions in each Section

Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany

{Section A - 35, Section B - 15 each}

Total Marks

720 Marks

Marking Scheme

Correct Answer: +4 marks

Incorrect Answer: -1 mark

Languages

13 Languages

NEET (UG) 2025 Question Paper Overview

Subject

Sections

Number of Questions

Total Marks

Physics

Section A

35

140

Section B

15 (10 to be answered)

40

Chemistry

Section A

35

60

Section B

15 (10 to be answered)

40

Botany

Section A

35

140

Section B

15 (10 to be answered)

40

Zoology

Section A

35

140

Section B

15 (10 to be answered)

40

Total

180

720

NEET Exam Marking Scheme

Prospective NEET 2025 candidates will be able to estimate their exam scores by using the official answer key provided by NTA. To do this, it will be important to understand how NTA's scoring system works. Here's a simplified breakdown:

  • Each question is worth 4 marks.
  • Choosing the correct or most suitable answer: +4 marks.
  • Marking an incorrect option: -1 mark.
  •  Leaving a question unanswered: 0 marks.
  • When multiple options are correct, +4 marks are awarded to those who choose any of the correct options.
  •  If all options are correct, +4 marks are given to all who attempt the question.
  • If none of the options is correct, a question is wrong, or it's dropped, all candidates receive +4 marks, regardless of whether they attempted the question.

NEET 2025 Syllabus

Last year, the NEET syllabus underwent major changes. Several topics from each of the three subjects were removed. On the other hand, a few topics were added to each of the subjects as well. Explaining the reason behind the change, NTA stated, “Due to the COVID-19 scenario, various School Boards deleted portions of each subject's syllabus. The deleted portion is still not being taken back by these Boards. The deletions were not uniform across various boards. Hence, a number of requests were received by the NTA for the revision of the syllabus.”

The subject-wise syllabus is given below.

 

Physics

Chemistry

Biology

Physics & Measurement

Physical Chemistry

Basic Concepts of Chemistry

Diversity in Living World

Kinematics

Structure of Atom

Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants

Laws of Motion

Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Cell Structure and Function

Work, Energy & Power

Chemical Thermodynamics

Plant Physiology

Rotational Motion

Solutions

Human Physiology

Gravitation

Equilibrium

Reproduction

Properties of Solids and Liquids

Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry

Genetics and Evolution

Thermodynamics

Chemical Kinetics

Biology and Human Welfare

Kinetic Theory of Gases

Inorganic Chemistry

Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

Biotechnology and Its Applications

Oscillations and Waves

p-Block Elements

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ecology and Environment

 

 

Electrostatics

d- and f- Block Elements

Current Electricity

Coordination Compounds

Magnetic Effects of Current & Magnetism

Organic Chemistry

Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds

Electromagnetic Inductions & Alternating Currents

Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry

Electromagnetic Waves

Hydrocarbons

Optics

Organic Compounds Containing Halogens

Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation

Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen

Atoms and Nuclei

Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen

Electronic Devices

Biomolecules

Experimental Skills

Principles Related to Practical Chemistry

How to Check NEET UG Result 2025?

To access and download their NEET Result 2025, candidates need to follow the steps mentioned below:

  • Visit the official NEET website at neet.nta.nic.in.
  • Locate and click on the 'View Result' tab.
  • Enter the required details, including the application number, password or date of birth, and the security pin.
  • The NEET 2025 scorecard will then be presented on the screen.
  • Download and print the NEET scorecard for future reference.

Details Mentioned on NEET UG Score Card

After downloading the NEET scorecard, candidates are advised to carefully read the following details printed on their NEET UG Result PDF:

  • Roll Number of the candidate
  • NEET UG Application Number of the candidate
  • Personal details of candidates such as candidate’s name, father’s name, mother’s name, gender, date of birth, nationality, category/sub-category, etc.
  • NEET UG percentile, along with subject-wise breakup(Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
  • Total marks obtained by the candidate
  • NEET All India Rank
  • NEET Qualifying Status
  • NEET AIR for 15% AIQ seats
  • NEET Cutoff Score

The NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) cutoff marks represent the minimum scores required for candidates to qualify for medical and dental college admissions in India. These cutoffs vary annually based on factors such as the exam's difficulty level, the number of candidates, and seat availability.

As of December 2024, the official NEET 2025 cutoff marks have not been released. However, based on previous years' trends and current expectations, the anticipated cutoff marks for NEET 2025 are as follows:

Category

Expected Cutoff Percentile

Expected Cutoff Marks

General (UR/EWS)

50th

720-162

General-PH

45th

161-144

SC/ST/OBC

40th

161-127

SC/OBC-PH

40th

143-127

ST-PH

40th

142-127

FAQ

NEET (UG) is a national-level entrance examination for admission to undergraduate medical courses such as MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, and other allied health sciences programs in India.

NEET (UG) is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

NEET (UG) is conducted in offline mode (pen-and-paper-based test).

1.MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) 2.BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) 3.AYUSH courses: BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS 4.BVSc & AH (Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry) 5.Other allied health science programs

1.Candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English. 2.Minimum marks required: a)General: 50% in PCB b)OBC/SC/ST: 40% in PCB c)PwD: 45% in PCB

Yes, NRI, OCI, PIO, and foreign nationals are eligible to apply for NEET (UG) for admission to Indian medical colleges.

NEET (UG) is conducted in 13 languages, including English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

No, electronic devices such as mobile phones, calculators, and smartwatches are strictly prohibited.

1.General: 50th percentile 2.OBC/SC/ST: 40th percentile 3.General-PwD: 45th percentile

1.Focus on NCERT textbooks for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. 2.Practice mock tests and previous years' question papers. 3.Create a study plan and focus on time management. 4.Revise regularly and strengthen weak areas.

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