1. 🗓️ Important Dates & Application Fee
| 🗓️ Event Details | 📅 Date |
|---|---|
| 📅 Application Start Date | February 7, 2025 |
| 📅 Application End Date | March 7, 2025 (up to 11:50 PM IST) |
| 🎫 Admit Card Release Date | By May 1, 2025 |
| 📝 Exam Date | May 4, 2025 (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM IST) |
| 🏁 Result Declaration Date | By June 14, 2025 (Tentative) |
| 💰 Application Fee | 💵 Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| General/NRI | ₹1,700 |
| Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL | ₹1,600 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender | ₹1,000 |
| Outside India | ₹9,500 |
💳 Payment Modes:
- Credit/Debit Card
- Net Banking
- UPI
Source: NTA Exam
2. 🎓 Eligibility Criteria
| 🎂 Age Limit | |
|---|---|
| 👤 Minimum Age | 17 years as of December 31, 2025 |
| 👤 Maximum Age | No upper age limit |
| 📚 Educational Qualification | |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Required Qualification | 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English |
| 📈 Minimum Marks Required | General: 50%, OBC/SC/ST: 40%, PwBD: 45% |
| 📘 Relevant Fields of Study | Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology |
Source: Chaitanya’s Academy
3. 📊 Selection Process & Exam Pattern
| 📝 Selection Process | |
|---|---|
| 🏁 Stage 1 | NEET UG Examination (Pen & Paper-based) |
| 🗣️ Stage 2 | Counseling and Seat Allocation |
| 📘 Exam Pattern | |
|---|---|
| 📝 Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany & Zoology) |
| 📖 Total Questions | 180 (45 each from Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology) |
| 🕑 Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| 📉 Marking Scheme | +4 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect answer |
Source: Vedantu
4. 📝 How to Apply
| 📝 Step-by-Step Process | |
|---|---|
| 🌐 Visit Official Website | https://neet.nta.nic.in |
| 📝 Register/Create an Account | Provide basic details and generate login credentials |
| 📋 Fill Out the Application Form | Enter personal, academic, and contact information |
| 📁 Upload Documents | Recent passport-sized photograph, signature, and other required documents |
| 💳 Pay Application Fee | Through Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI |
| ✅ Submit the Form | Review details and submit |
| 🖨️ Print Confirmation Page | Keep a copy for future reference |
Important Notes:
- Photograph: 10-200 KB in JPG/JPEG format
- Signature: 4-30 KB in JPG/JPEG format
Source: CareerXpert
5. 🎯 Preparation Tips
| 🎯 Exam Preparation Strategy | |
|---|---|
| 📅 Study Plan | Create a realistic timetable covering all subjects |
| 📚 Recommended Resources | NCERT textbooks, standard reference books |
| 📄 Practice Material | Solve previous years’ papers and sample papers |
| 📝 Mock Tests | Regularly attempt online/offline mock tests |
🏅 Exam Day Tips:
- 👜 What to Bring:
- Admit Card
- Valid Photo ID (Aadhar Card, Passport, etc.)
- Passport-sized photographs
- 🚫 What to Avoid:
- Electronic gadgets (mobile phones, calculators)
- Any written material or notes
Source: GuideMe Education
6. 📞 Contact Information & Additional Support
| 📞 Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| 🌐 Official Website | https://neet.nta.nic.in |
| 📧 Helpdesk Email | neet@nta.ac.in |
| 📞 Helpdesk Phone Number | +91-11-40759000 |
🤝 Additional Support:
Source: NTA Official Website
For the most accurate and updated information, always refer to the official NEET 2025 information bulletin and the NTA website.