National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the NEET exam pattern for 2025, which will be beneficial for candidates who will be appearing for the examination. In a notification issued on January 25, NTA told all NEET UG 2025 aspirants that the question paper pattern and examination duration will return to the pre-COVID format. There will be no Section B in this format, pre-COVID. So, there would be 180 mandatory questions (45 questions from Physics and Chemistry and 90 questions from Biology) which candidates will attempt in 180 minutes (3 hours) time. It is advised for the candidates to prepare accordingly, and follow the NTA official website https://neet.nta.nic.in for the latest updates.
About The NEET UG 2025 Examination Pattern
The NEET examination paper pattern consists of three subjects Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. There will be a total 180 (180 compulsory questions with 45 questions each from Physics and Chemistry and 90 questions from Biology, which the candidates will solve in 180 minutes (3 hours).
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct NEET 2025 as a one-tiered scoring system exam for admission to medical and dental colleges at both private and public institutions.
Understanding The NEET UG 2025 Exam Pattern
Below is the detailed exam pattern for all the NEET aspirants that they must be aware of:
Paper Pattern for NEET 2025 – Highlights
Mode of Exam
Hybrid Modeand exam will be Conducted in Two Phases
Duration
3 hours
Number of Questions
180
Type of Question
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Number of Questions in each Subject
Physics (45), Chemistry (45), Biology(90)
Total Marks
720 Marks
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer: +4 marksIncorrect Answer: -1 mark
Languages
13 Languages
Overview of Languages & Exam Centers
NEET 2025 Language Selection
Subjects
Number of Questions
Total Marks
Physics
45
180
Chemistry
45
180
Biology
90
360
Total
180
720
NEET Exam Marking Scheme
Using the official answer key provided by NTA, aspirants will be able to calculate their probable NEET 2025 exam score. First, it helps to understand how NTA will score you. Here’s a simplified breakdown:
There are four marks for each question.
Selection of the right one : +4 marks.
Marking an incorrect option: -1 mark.
Marks for leaving a question unanswered: 0.
NEET (UG) Languages/Medium of Exam
NEET 2025 exam will be in 13 languages as per the language you choice at the NEET exam center.
Here are some key points you should remember about the language you use:
Candidates can choose the question paper language from English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu and Punjabi.
You can select a language while filling out the form and won’t be able to change it later.
Those who choose English will receive an English test booklet.
Those selected Hindi as language will be provided a BI lingual test booklet in both Hindi and English.
Those who select the vernacular languages will get a bilingual test booklet in their language of choice and English.
In the event of any ambiguity in the translation of a question, the English version shall be considered the official version.
Examination Centres in Punjab, Chandigarh, and Delhi/New Delhi (including Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Meerut, Noida/Greater Noida)
English, Hindi and Tamil; Urdu
Examination Centres in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands
English, Hindi and Telugu; Urdu
Examination Centres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Duration of the Exam
Aspirants have to solve all the questions in a time frame of 3 hours (180 minutes). With no additional time provided, candidates must train on effective time management so they can make maximum attempts in the duration allotted.
NEET UG 2025 Preparation Tips: Tips To Crack The Exam
A strategic approach, discipline and consistency are the keys to ace NEET UG 2025. Here are some key preparation tips:
1. Familiarize Yourself With The Syllabus & Exam Pattern
NEET UG has Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany & Zoology).
Most of the questions are based on the NCERT syllabus so make sure you focus on the same.
Understand the weightage of each topic and focus on concepts that fetch maximum marks.
2. Create a Realistic Study Plan
Divide the time according to subject-wise considering its difficulty and weightage.
Have a day to day timetable with specific time base slots for revision and mock tests.
3. Strengthen Your Basics for NEET UG 2025
Study NCERT books well and revising NCERT books is the key.
Notes: Keep them short and sweet.
Take full-length mock tests to develop speed and accuracy.
Attempt some previous years question papers to see the trends of questions.
Evaluate mistakes and improve weak subjects.
4. Time Management & Accuracy
Master techniques to save time on Numerical based Questions of Physics and Chemistry.
Do not attempt all, attempt only if you understood the question to avoid negative marking.
Practice enough to increase speed in solving questions.
Preparing for NEET UG 2025 – Final Words
Understanding the NEET UG 2025 exam format is essential to effective preparation and success. The syllabus for all three subjects, that is Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, is well defined, providing aspirants an opportunity to strategise their studies accordingly in compliance with the question type, patterns and marking scheme. Keeping a track of your time, avoiding mistakes, and regular practice of mock tests and previous year papers is the golden key to success in the examination.
Understanding the exam pattern, time allotted, and whether negative marking is applicable or not, gives you a much-needed confidence to attempt the test confidently! Good luck for your preparation.
The National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test Undergraduate website, Neet UG 2025, has been officially launched by the NTA. The URL (neet.nta.nic.in) opens this NEET portal, which has all of the information about the exam, including how to register online, how to submit an application, information bulletins, exam city information slips, admit cards, provisional and final answer keys, results, and more.
The National Medical Commission’s (NMC) Undergraduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB) has finalized the NEET UG 2025 syllabus. Physics, chemistry, and biology are all included in the new curriculum, derived from the NCERT curriculum for classes XI and XII, and are given below. The purpose of this alignment is to allow the students to prepare appropriately using the already available resources.
NEET UG 2025 Overview
The following table brings the NEET 2025 overview of the highlights of the exam.
The eligibility criteria remains the same, as the eligibility criteria of the previous year.
Candidates should have appeared and passed the 12th grade with subjects in chemistry, Physics, Biology or Biotechnology, and English.
Candidates belonging to the general category must have secured a minimum of 50 percent aggregate and reserved category candidates should secure 45 percent (General PWD) and the students belonging to the categories like – SC, ST, OBC, and Reserved PWD) must have secured a minimum percentage of 40 percent.
There is an age limit. Students must have attained the age of 17 years at the time of admission or will attain the same by December 31, 2025. Accordingly, the minimum date of birth of candidates should be December 31, 2008. There is no upper age limit.
Students belonging to Indian nationality/ Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) who wish to pursue MBBS/BDS from a foreign university also have to qualify for NEET 2025.
According to the modifications made last year, applicants who have taken or are currently taking English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Biotechnology as supplementary subjects are also deemed eligible to take the test.
Applicants who have finished their education at Open Schools will also be allowed to appear in the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test Undergraduate 2025.
NEET UG 2025 Syllabus
The subject-wise syllabus is given below.
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Physics & Measurement
Physical ChemistryBasic 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 ChemistryClassification 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 ChemistryPurification 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
Anticipated Modifications in the NEET 2025 Exam
The following adjustments are anticipated to be made to the NEET 2025 exam by the expert committee’s recommendations.
Exam Models: Online and Hybrid: This recommendation suggests that NEET 2025 be administered online, or through a computer. A hybrid approach, in which test takers must respond on paper while the NEET question papers are shown on screen, may be used if administering the exam entirely online proves difficult.
Multi-Stage Exam for Medical Aspirants: The NEET exam, like JEE Main, is recommended to be administered twice a year or in stages. This will provide candidates multiple chances and assist the exam authorities in managing the enormous number of test takers (more than two lakh).
Limits on NEET Attempts: To encourage candidates to prepare well, the committee suggests limiting the number of NEET attempts per applicant.
Modification to the NEET test Pattern: Over the previous two years, the NEET test pattern has not changed. Therefore, there is a possibility that the NEET 2025 exam format will alter. According to sources, the optional questions might be left out, following the format of the most recent JEE Main exam.
NEET UG 2025 Application Fees
The NEET 2025 application fee is likely to remain the same as last year. The table below shows the expected category-wise application fee for NEET 2025.
Category
Application fee (In INR)
General/NRI
1,700
Gen-EWS, OBC-NCL
1,600
SC, ST, PWBD, Third Gender
1,000
Candidates Outside India
9,500
THE NEET UG 2025 Exam Pattern
The NEET examination format has not changed in the past two years. As a result, it is anticipated that the NEET 2025 exam format will not change from the syllabus released the previous year. The structure and length of the NEET test pattern had previously changed. Students will feel relieved and relaxed if the pattern remains the same as they won’t need to adjust their study methods or have to research the new practice questions/ mock test papers.
The following table shows the distribution of marks for each topic. This table will help students analyze their topics properly.
Since the NEET syllabus includes chapters and themes from both the classes 11th and 12th, applicants must begin preparing for NEET 2025, at least two years in advance. However, a year before the test, that is immediately after beginning class 12, a student who has acquired general topic and conceptual knowledge of physics, chemistry, and biology can begin their full-fledged NEET preparation.
Preparation Tips:
Here are some pointers for getting ready for the NEET 2025 test :
Understand the NEET exam structure and pattern, in detail. Staying up to date with the test structure and pattern is the primary strategy for preparing for the NEET examination.
Examine the NEET syllabus thoroughly. It is anticipated that the 2025 syllabus will be the same as the one from the previous year. They must therefore review the NEET syllabus and get ready for the extra subjects they did not cover in classes eleven and twelve.
Analyze strengths and weaknesses: To adequately prepare, it is critical to evaluate one’s strengths and shortcomings. The analysis should help you create a strategy to strengthen the weak areas and update the strong areas.
Practice various test papers: In addition to preparation, it’s critical to practice using a variety of resources, including NEET practice exams (both full-length and sectional), past NEET question papers, test series, etc.
Use NCERT books: The best books for the preparation of NEET are the 11th-grade and 12th-grade books produced by NCERT. It is advised to read each chapter and topic thoroughly, understand the content, and finish the exercises
Take mock examinations: Complete last year’s papers and the NEET mock test. This will help you learn time management skills and become more familiar with the exam style.
Remain consistent: Reliability is essential. Instead of cramming at the last minute, it is advisable to study the topics and be in touch regularly. It is best to review the topics of each subject so that all the concepts are always fresh in your mind.
Maintain your health: Never forget to eat healthy and do regular exercise. Take a few hours off from studying, get some rest, and maintain good health for effective and efficient performance.