

NEET UG: A Complete Guide
NEET UG 2025 is one of the biggest entrance exams for undergraduate medical courses, which is conducted by the National Testing Agency for securing admission to Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, and Bachelor of Dental Surgery programs in medical and dental colleges across the country.
It is expected that the NEET 2025 exam for the year 2025 will be conducted on Sunday, May 4 from 2 PM to 5.20 PM in over 550 cities across India and abroad in pen and paper mode.
NEET UG Counselling 2025
In the counseling process of NEET UG, there are approximately five to six rounds, and the rounds will be extended on the basis of the number of vacant seats. The NEET 2025 counseling is divided into two parts:
- 15 percent of All India Quota seats and
- 85 percent State Quota seats.
Counseling Process for NEET UG
- The counseling process for NEET UG, 2025 covers registration, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification, and reporting to the allotted college.
- The counseling process will be conducted in multiple rounds to fill all medical seats.
- The number of vacant seats will be confirmed during each round.
- Candidates will be allotted seats on the basis of their NEET rank, preferences, and availability.

Eligibility Criteria For NEET UG 2025
The NEET UG 2025 eligibility criteria and guidelines for the applied candidates are:
- Candidates should have completed or appeared in their Class 12 exams having subjects including physics, chemistry, biology or biotechnology, and English.
- For general and EWS categories, a minimum of 50% in the qualifying subjects is required, and reserved categories need at least 40%, and PwD candidates need 45%.
- Students who come from open school boards and who have opted for biology as an additional subject are also eligible.
- Candidates must be at least 17 years old by December 31, 2025.
- There is no restriction on the number of attempts for NEET
Documents Required For Admission To NEET UG 2025
Candidates are required to submit the following documents in original as well as their attested photocopies at the time of admission:
- NEET UG 2025 admit card
- Class 10 certificate
- Class 12 certificate
- Class 12 mark sheet
- The allotment letter issued by MCC
- NEET UG 2025 result or rank card
- Birth certificate
- Eight passport-size photographs, same as those affixed to the application form.
- Proof of identity
- SC or ST certificate
- OBC-NCL certificate
- Disability Certificate Rules For
For NEET UG 2024, there are 289 MBBS and BDS seats allotted in government and medical colleges, with the cutoff marks on the basis of category and the specific round of allotment.
Registration Process for NEET 2025
The application process for the NEET 2025 will be released online, on the official website, and candidates are supposed to follow the below steps:
- Visit the official website at neet.ntaonline.in or exams.nta.ac.in
- Select the NEET 2025 Registration tab under the Latest News section.
- Read and follow the instructions carefully, and select the agreement checkbox.
- Enter the required details, like personal details, and generate a password.
- Verify the details by entering the OTP received on your mobile number and email address.
- The registration information, like the application number and password, will be sent to candidates through email.
- Login with the NEET 2025 using registration details to complete the application form.
- Submit the application fee in online mode
NEET Exam Pattern 2025
Particulars | Details |
Mode of the examination | Pen-paper mode |
Duration | Three hours |
Exam Timings | 2 p.m to 5 p.m |
Type of questions | MCQ |
Total number of Questions | 180 |
Total Marks | 720 |
Marking Scheme | +4 for each correct answer -1 for each incorrect answer 0 for unattempted or extra attempted question |
NEET Subjects | Physics, Chemistry and Biology |
Total sections in the question paper | 3 |
CUTOFF List
MBBS Cutoff:
- For the general category, the cutoff percentile is 50% with a score range of 720-162.
- For OBC, SC, and ST categories, 40% is the cutoff percentile, which corresponds to scores between 161 and 127.
BDS Cutoff:
- The cutoff for BDS programs at government dental colleges is lower than MBBS. In some colleges, the closing ranks for BDS will range from 9,890 to more than 23,000, which will depend on the institution and the specific round of allotment
For Reserved Categories like OBC, SC, and ST,
- The cut-off is much lower, i.e., 40% percentile, with a scores between 161 and 127
Persons with Disabilities
- It has a cut-off of 45%, with the scores ranging from 161 to 144

Information on NEET UG 2025 Merit List
After the NEET UG examination, NTA will announce the results expectedly by June 14, 2025. Following the result declaration, the Medical Counseling Committee will prepare and publish the All India Quota merit list, which will include:
- Candidates’ names
- Roll numbers
- Qualifying status, and
- All India Rankings
In addition to the AIQ merit list, each state will release its own state merit list based on the NEET UG 2025 results. These state merit lists are used for admissions to state quota seats and will be available on the respective state medical education department websites.
For any of the latest updates, candidates are supposed to follow the official NEET website and the websites of the respective state medical authorities.
FAQ Related to NEET UG 2025
Que. When will NEET UG 2025 be held?
Answer: The exact date will be announced by NTA, but typically, NEET UG is conducted in May each year.
Que. How can I apply for NEET UG 2025?
Answer: Candidates can apply online through the official NEET UG website at neet.nta.nic.in
Que.How can I download the NEET UG 2025 admit card?
Answer: The admit card can be downloaded from the official NEET UG website once it is released by NTA. You will need to log in using your registration number and password.