Neet UG Counselling
🧠 NEET UG 2025 – Exam Overview, Eligibility, Pattern, Counselling & More
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Undergraduate (NEET UG) is India’s sole gateway for MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, BSc Nursing, and other medical courses across government, private, and deemed universities.
🔐 Important Notes & Tips
Passing NEET alone doesn’t guarantee admission—colleges/authorities have extra criteria including medical fitness, document verification, and counseling performance
NEET 2024 controversies like grace marks and exam leaks have led to stricter control and judicial oversight this year
📅 Exam Dates & Timelines
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Exam Day | May 4, 2025 (2 PM – 5 PM IST) |
| City Intimation Slip | ~April 26, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | ~May 1, 2025 |
| Final Answer Key | ~June 14, 2025 |
| Result Declaration | Expected by June 14, 2025 |
| Counselling Begins | August 2025 (MCC & State-level) |
📝 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 45 | 180 |
| Chemistry | 45 | 180 |
| Biology (Botany & Zoology) | 90 | 360 |
| Total | 180 | 720 |
Marking Scheme: +4 for correct, −1 for wrong, 0 if unattempted
Duration: 3 hours (02:00 PM to 05:00 PM IST)
Languages: Available in 13 languages, including English, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, etc. .
✅ Eligibility Criteria
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Age | Minimum 17 years by Dec 31, 2025; no upper age limit |
| Education | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology & English from recognized board |
| Minimum Marks (Aggregate in PCB) | UR/EWS/General: 50%SC/ST/OBC-NCL: 40%PwBD–General: 45%; PwBD–reserved: 40% |
| Attempts | Unlimited, subject to eligibility |
| Nationality | Indian Nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, foreign nationals |
🧩 Application Process & Fees
Form Release: March 2025; likely closing in early March
Correction Window: Shortly after application closing
Fee Structure:
General/EWS/OBC-NCL: ₹1,600–₹1,700
SC/ST/PwD/Transgender: ₹1,000
⚙️ Admit Card, Answer Key & Results
Admit Card: Download ~May 1
Final Answer Key & Response Sheet: Available around ~June 14
Result: Declared by June 14, 2025; includes marks, percentile, AIR & eligibility status
🏆 Counselling & Seat Allocation
AIQ Counselling (15%): By MCC (mcc.nic.in) from August 2025
State Quota (85%): Handled by respective states via NEET rank
Steps: Online registration → Choice filling → Seat allotment → Reporting to the allotted institute
🎯 Last-Minute Prep Strategy
Focus on high-weightage topics in PCB
Practice full-length mocks and past NEET papers
Work on time management & accuracy
Clear doubts daily and revise Science NCERT thoroughly
✅ Quick Summary
Exam Date: May 4, 2025 (3 hrs)
Pattern: 180 questions, 720 marks, +4/−1
Eligibility: 17+ years, 50% PCB, no attempt limits
Fees: ₹1,000–₹1,700
Admit Card/Result: ~May 1 / ~June 14
Counselling: Starts August 2025