NEET Exam 2025 Notification: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is going to publish the exam dates for NEET UG 2025, very soon. Traditionally if we analyses the announcement then we can see that, the announcement for the NEET UG 2024 exam date was made in September. This exam will take place in an offline format. After the official announcement the candidates can get access to it on the official website, that is exams.nta.ac.in. This comprehensive bulletin will provide essential details, including exam dates, eligibility requirements, exam format, application procedures, admit card information, answer keys, results, counseling, and other pertinent information. Candidates are encouraged to regularly check the official website for the latest updates.
The NEET 2025 exam is tentatively scheduled for the first week of May 2025, specifically on May 4th. It is the largest entrance examination for undergraduate medical courses that’s why NEET 2025 serves as the key to secure seats for the eligible students in medical, dental, nursing, and various allied health programs throughout India. For further details regarding important dates, exam structure, syllabus, eligibility criteria, results, and cutoffs, please refer to this page. NEET 2025 will be conducted by the NTA this year apart from the discrepancy happened. It is mentioned to be the most significant medical entrance exam for the academic year 2025-26, and as of now it will follow a timeline similar to that of the previous year.
Preparation Guide for NEET Exam 2025
The preparation for this medical examination is way tough than other entrance examinations so the students who want to bag a seat in NEET 2025, they should start their studies immediately. As per the requirement and for the benefits students start preparing for NEET about two years ahead, usually from Class 11.
The first thing to do is to familiarize themselves with the NEET 2025 syllabus and exam format. In addition to studying, students need to know other important details about the exam. This article from Shiksha provides all the necessary information about NEET 2025, including key dates, NEET Exam 2025 eligibility requirements, application steps, exam structure, syllabus, recommended books, and study strategies.
How many seats are available through NEET UG 2025?
- There are more than 100,000 MBBS seats, 28,088 for BDS, and 52,270 for various Ayush courses, along with 603 for BVSc and AH, 1,899 in AIIMS, and 249 in JIPMER, spread across 612 medical and 315 dental colleges.
- The medical entrance exam was conducted on May 5 at 4,750 centers in 571 cities, including some abroad.
- Results were released on June 4, sparking controversy over grace marks for 1,500 students and allegations of paper leaks.
- A retest was conducted for NEET UG 2024 on June 23 for 1,563 students and from that who received grace marks only 813 attended.
- The court confirmed a NEET paper leak but stated there was no significant system failure that would impact the results.
NEET 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Students should relax regarding any changes. I think the eligibility criteria for NEET 2025 is likely to stay the same as the previous year.
- We have seen that last year there were changes regarding the subjects required in Class 11 and Class 12, as well as schooling requirements.
- The basic criteria is the candidate must have passed or be set to take the Class 12 Board exam or an equivalent, including Chemistry, Physics, Biology/Biotechnology, and English.
- In the reservation category general category candidates need a minimum aggregate of 50%, while the other reserved category candidates require 45% (General-PWD) and 40% (SC, ST, OBC, Reserved PWD).
- Candidates should be at least 17 years old by the time of admission or will turn 17 by December 31, 2025.
- The latest acceptable date of birth for candidates is December 31, 2008.
- Applicants are not bounded with the upper age limit.
- Indian nationals and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) aiming for MBBS/BDS at foreign universities must also qualify for NEET 2025.
- If we see the eligibility on the basis of carrying subjects then the applicants who have studied or studying Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology, and English as additional subjects are eligible for the exam.
- Those who completed their schooling through Open Schools are also eligible to take the exam.
Procedure to apply for NEET Exam 2025?
NEET 2025 application forms will be available online on the official exam website after the notification’s announcement. The applicants have to be updated and keep an aye on the official website to know all the information.
- The Applicants must complete and submit the application form along with the application fee online.
- They have to go to the NEET 2025 official website: neet.ntaonline.in or exams.nta.ac.in/NEET.
- Then after that click on the NEET 2025 Registration link found in the Latest News section.
- Instructions should be read by the candidates carefully and after that they have to check the agreement box.
- Then they have to fill their personal and contact information with the accuracy and then create a password.
- Confirm your details by entering the OTP sent to your mobile and email.
- You will receive your application number and password via email.
- Log in using your registration details to finish the application form.
- Complete all sections, upload necessary documents, and pay the application fee online.