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 the examination. In the latest notification on 25 January, NTA informed all NEET UG 2025 aspirants that the question paper pattern and examination duration will revert to the pre-COVID format. In this pre-COVID format, there will no longer be any Section B. Hence, there will be 180 compulsory questions (45 questions each in Physics and Chemistry and 90 in Biology), which the candidates will attempt in 180 minutes (3 hours). Candidates are advised to prepare accordingly and regularly check the official NTA website https://neet.nta.nic.in for the latest updates.

1.0NEET-UG 2025 to be Conducted in Two Phases and Hybrid Mode

NEET-UG is set to become a benchmark for competitive exams, promising a brighter future for aspiring doctors nationwide.
The Indian government has agreed to implement significant changes in the conduct of the NEET(UG) exam, aimed at restoring fairness and transparency in medical entrance exam.

Key Highlights of the Decision

• NEET(UG) will be conducted in two phases and a hybrid mode.
• The Central Government will implement all the expert committee's recommendations regarding the NEET-UG exam for admission to medical colleges.

The Supreme Court's intervention and the government's acceptance of these recommendations underline the importance of transparency and trust in the education system.

2.0What is the Pattern of the NEET 2025 Exam?

Paper pattern for the NEET exam comprises three subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. There will be 180 compulsory questions (45 questions each in Physics and Chemistry and 90 in Biology), which the candidates will attempt in 180 minutes (3 hours).

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.

Also Read: NEET 2025 Syllabus

Paper Pattern for NEET 2025 - Highlights

3.0NEET (UG) 2025 Question Paper Overview

4.0NEET 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.

5.0NEET (UG) Languages/Medium of Exam

NEET 2025 exam will be available in 13 different languages, depending on the exam center you pick.

Here are some important things to keep in mind about your language choice:

• Candidates can pick their question paper language from the following options: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, or Punjabi.
• The choice of language is made during the form-filling process and cannot be changed later.
• Those selecting English will get an English test booklet.
• Hindi language choosers will receive a bilingual test booklet in Hindi and English.
• Candidates opting for vernacular languages will receive a bilingual test booklet in their chosen language and English.
• If there's any uncertainty in the translation of a question, the English version will be regarded as the ultimate reference.

NEET 2025 Language Selection

6.0Important Points to Remember

Important Points to Remember while choosing the NEET 2025 Medium:

• Language once chosen for NEET 2025 cannot be changed later. The candidates can choose the medium of the question paper in their application form.
• Candidates with the preferred medium as English will be provided with the question paper in English medium ONLY.
• Candidates opting for any other medium will be provided with a bilingual question paper in their chosen language and English.
• In case of any doubt/error/ambiguity in any language, the English version of the question paper will be considered final and correct.

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