NEET 2025 LIVE: NEET answer key expected shortly on neet.nta.nic.in; result date, MBBS cut-off updates

One can appear in NTA NEET UG exams as many times as he/she wants. Although NEET UG is held once a year and candidates can only appear once in a year, on an overall basis, a candidate can appear in the exam as many times as he/she wants to.

Yes, no doubt that it is difficult. Because the exam pattern is determined by the National Board of Examination and is the only way to get into the medical field in India. But it's not very hard to crack the exam if you follow the exam patterns and tips.

Yes, one can clear NEET in 3 months with the right plan and strategy. Focus on high-yield subjects, use proper study materials, and practice regularly to get the best out of your preparation period.

One can only pass the NEET exam in 45 days through proper planning and consistent work and an effective study method. NEET 2025 requires maintaining focus while revising effectively and practicing numerous questions.

Yes, it is possible to prepare for NEET PG in three months if you are well planned and have a good study strategy. Prioritize your studies. Make it a point to study for 4-6 hours daily. Practice the previous questions and topics.

NEET candidates must spare a minimum of 10-15 hours every day for preparation for their exam. It is one of the most difficult exams in India and the sole entrance exam that provides the gateway to the medical career.

The top range of marks that a candidate can score is between 715 to 720, which can land students into a good government medical college in India.

Students who score between 150-180 marks in NEET 2025 can be placed within a rank range of approximately 7,00,000 to 8,50,000. The NEET 2025 score of 150 to 180 marks is above the qualifying cutoff, yet it falls short of the rank needed for MBBS in government institutions.

Once the NEET 2025 answer key has been released by the authorities. Then the candidates have to download the NEET answer key and cross-check the responses. After counting the correct and incorrect responses, candidates have to apply it to the NEET marks calculator formula i.e. NEET 2025 Score = [4 × (Number of Correct Responses)] – [1 × (Number of Incorrect Responses)]. Lastly, candidates must keep in mind that unanswered questions or questions with multiple answers marked do not contribute to the NEET score.

Listed below is the marking scheme that can be used for calculating NEET marks 2025.

It is advised to download the NEET result as it will used at various levels of the candidate's admission procedure.

The NEET 2025 answer key will be released soon on the official website, neet.nta.nic.in.

To challenge the official NEET answer key, candidates must follow these steps:

1. To challenge the NEET answer key, candidates must first click the link given on this page.

2. Subsequently, on the displayed screen, they need to input their login details, namely, application number and password.

3. Now, candidates have to click on the ‘Key Challenge’ tab and select the ‘Test Booklet Code’ that they wish to challenge the NEET 2025 answer key.

4. Candidates must choose the question they want to contest.

5. In the appearing screen, candidates must choose the answer they believe is correct and may provide additional justifications for their choice.

6. Now, candidates have to click on the ‘Submit’ button.

7. After following the aforementioned steps, candidates are required to pay the challenge fee. They can accomplish this using a debit card or credit card.

8. A confirmation page containing details such as the transaction and question challenges will be provided. Candidates must print this page out so they can refer to it later on.

The PDF of the NEET answer key 2025 will include the correct answers to the questions posed during the exam. Aspirants can determine their probable score by utilising the NEET 2025 answer key along with the official marking scheme. With the answer key providing access to their scores before the result announcement, aspirants will find it easy to make decisions regarding the next steps in the admission process. Once the NTA NEET official answer key 2025 is declared, candidates can challenge any answers they object to within the designated timeframe.

The steps to download the NEET answer key 2025 PDF are outlined below:

• Visit the official site at neet.nta.nic.in.
• Click on the link for the NEET exam 2025 answer key available on the homepage. 
• Log in using your application number and password or date of birth. 
• The NTA NEET answer key 2025 will be displayed on the screen.

Students can expect that the NEET UG 2025 results will be released around June 14, 2025.

Various details that are mentioned on the NEET scorecard are: candidate's roll number, application number, date of birth, personal details, subject-wise marks (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), total marks obtained, percentile scores, All India Rank (AIR), category rank, 15% All India quota rank, NEET qualifying status and NEET cutoff score.

Yes, according to the NMC guidelines, Indian students who wish to obtain an MBBS degree from a foreign university and plan to practice medicine in India after graduation must appear for and qualify in NEET-UG.  Regardless of the location of the completed MBBS, NEET is a necessary requirement for proving eligibility to become a doctor in India.

From health informatics and public health to AI-driven diagnostics and community-based roles, new doors are opening for NEET candidates from varied academic and skill backgrounds.

After the NEET 2025 answer key has been released, the students will be given the chance to challenge the answer key.

After downloading the provisional NEET answer key, candidates need to compare their marked answers with those in the NEET UG answer key.  Next, determine how many of the answers were right and how many were wrong, according to the NEET 2025 marking scheme.  They need to calculate the number of correct answers times 4 (X) and the number of incorrect answers times 1 (Y).  Finally, deduct the sum of incorrect answers from the correct ones.

NTA publishes the NEET answer key 2025 online.  Candidates can follow the steps outlined below to download the provisional NEET 2025 answer key.

• Go to the official site, neet.nta.nic.in.
• On the main page, click the link for the NEET provisional answer key 2025.
• Log in with the NEET application number, password, and security PIN.
• The provisional answer key for NEET 2025 will appear on the screen.
• Then, candidates can download the provisional NEET answer key for 2025.

There is a significant likelihood that the NEET 2025 result will be delayed, as the court has instructed the NTA to refrain from announcing the result until after the next court hearing in mid-June 2025.  

The NEET provisional answer key 2025 is expected to be released soon by the authorities on the official website, neet.nta.nic.in.

The official NEET 2025 answer key will be released by NTA soon. The following are the steps that are to be followed by the candidates for downloading the official NEET answer key 2025.

• Go to the official site, neet.nta.nic.in.
• Tap on the link for the NEET 2025 answer key available on the homepage.
• With either their application number and password or their date of birth, candidates can log in.
• Once the NEET answer key 2025 is displayed, candidates will have the option to download it for later use.

The NEET result 2025 can be downloaded by logging in using the application number, date of birth and security pin.

Candidates can check their NEET results 2025 by following the steps that are mentioned below.

• Access the official website neet.nta.nic.in for the NTA NEET 2025 result link
• Tap on the “View NEET-UG 2025 Result” option displayed on your screen.
• On the candidate login page for NEET 2025, input your application number, date of birth, and the security pin shown on the page.
• The NEET rank card for 2025 will appear on the screen.
• To download the NEET 2025 result, click on the ‘Print’ tab and then save it.
• It is recommended that candidates save a copy of their NTA NEET result 2025 pdf and keep it until the admission process is finalised.

The NEET 2025 UG answer key is been expected to be released on the official website i.e. neet.nta.nic.in.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has permitted the National Testing Agency (NTA) to announce the results of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) for undergraduate medical courses, with the exception of 11 centres in Indore that experienced power outages on May 4, 2025.

After hearing the plea of several students affected by a power cut at an examination centre, the Madras High Court has granted an interim stay that restrains authorities from releasing NEET UG 2025 results. Justice V Lakshminarayanan, while considering the plea, issued an interim stay on Friday and postponed further proceedings to June 2. 

The NEET 2025 answer key for undergraduate courses is expected to be released soon.

There is no age limit for candidates looking for admission to MBBS/BDS through NEET 2025.

A score of 160-164 or higher for the general category, and 130-140 for reserved categories, is considered a minimum rank for NEET. The rank is also based on the category and the desired college candidate is aiming for.

Around 22.7 lakh Candidates registered for the NEET UG 2025 exam, and approximately. 24,06,079 registrations in 2024.

With 400 marks in NEET, it's impossible to secure an MBBS seat in a government medical college, but it might be possible to get into a private colleges.

A safe score for the general category for NEET 2025 to secure a government medical college seat is considered to be 650 or higher.

A NEET score of 487 is considered a good score, but it also depends on the candidate's category and the specific medical college they aiming for.

NTA will release the provisional NEET answer key 2025 at the official website i.e. neet.ntaonline.in.

MCC organizes the NEET 2025 counselling in an online format at mcc.nic.in, depending on the scores achieved in the NEET result 2025. The criteria for admission to MBBS and BDS seats nationwide are as follows.

• 15% All India Quota seats: This refers to the reservation of 15% of all available government seats under the All India Quota. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), on behalf of the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), conducts counselling to fill these seats. 
• State Quota seats (85%): The leftover 85% of seats in government and private medical colleges will be allocated as state quota seats.  Respective state counselling authorities will grant admission to 85% of state quota seats based on the eligibility and domicile rules that are in effect in the state.
• Central Institutes/Universities/Deemed Universities: The allocation of all seats provided by medical and dental central institutes/universities, as well as deemed universities, is determined by the NEET 2025 results. MCC carries out counselling for all available seats (100%) in deemed universities and central institutes.
• State/Management/NRI Quota seats: Admission to State/Management/NRI quota seats provided by private medical or dental colleges or any private university.
• Central Pool Quota seats: Admission for all qualified candidates nominated under Central Pool quota seats is based on their NEET scorecard 2025, with counselling conducted by MCC.

Candidates are required to follow the steps mentioned below after their NEET UG results 2025 are declared.

• Those who have qualified NEET can take part in the centralised counselling process for the All India Quota organised by the MCC. Candidates can sign up for the centralised NEET Counselling.
• Candidates from Jammu and Kashmir who pass the exam but do not choose to take part in All India Quota counselling can sign up for J&K's state counselling process.
• Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria set by the respective state authorities can also sign up for the state counselling process in their respective states.

In addition to organising the entrance examination, the NTA prepares the NEET UG merit list for candidates who have chosen the 15% All India Quota. The counselling merit list is created according to the NEET 2025 result. Candidates who qualify for the exam are listed and sent to the Directorate General of Health Services for seat allocation under 15% AIQ.

The NTA NEET 2025 result date has been postponed till the end of June 2025 as per the latest court orders.

The official NEET 2025 answer key will be released by NTA shortly.  The following are the steps for downloading the official NEET 2025 answer key.

• Go to the official site, neet.nta.nic.in.
• Open the link for the NEET 2025 answer key available on the homepage.
• With either their application number and password or their date of birth, candidates can log in.
• Once the NEET answer key 2025 is displayed, candidates will have the option to download it for later use.

Once the NEET PG correction window closes, the authority releases admit cards for aspirants with accepted application forms.  Candidates who have registered can obtain the NEET PG admit card until the day of the exam. The NEET PG admit card is a crucial document that candidates must bring to the exam centre; those without it will not be permitted to enter.

To modify their application form details via the NEET PG correction window, candidates must adhere to the steps outlined below.

• Visit the official NBE website at nbe.edu.in
• Go to the ‘NEET PG’ exam section
• Click on ‘Applicant Login’
• Type in your user ID and password
• After that, click on ‘Go to application form’
• All required information will be included in the NEET PG application form, which will appear on the screen.
• Revise the necessary particulars and check all sections for correctness
• After finishing each section, click on ‘Save and Next’
• Finally, click on ‘Save and Submit’
• The application form for NEET PG featuring the amended details will appear on the screen.

The pre-final NEET PG 2025 correction window is from May 17, 2025, to May 21, 2025. Candidates can update any previously made mistakes while filling out the NEET application form 2025.

The NEET UG 2025 controversy has garnered significant attention, with posts on X highlighting student discontent and calls for clarification. The growing demands from students, parents and political groups might compel the NTA and the government to find a resolution, possibly postponing the announcement of NEET 2025 results.

The decision by the Madhya Pradesh High Court could greatly affect the NEET UG exam. Some consequences of this order are as follows:

• Delay in Result Announcement: The court has granted a temporary stay that prohibits the NTA from declaring results until the next hearing, which will take place in approximately four weeks. This shows that NTA is unable to announce the result until June 16, 2025.
• Effect on Candidates: Approximately 20.8 lakh students taking the NEET 2025 exam are experiencing heightened anxiety due to the lack of clarity regarding the results announcement date. Due to the postponement of the NEET result 2025, numerous students who have devoted years to their preparation may have to wait.
• Counselling and Academic Calendar: The NEET UG counselling occurs in several rounds, and if results are delayed, the counselling process may exceed the anticipated duration. This could cause a delay in the academic calendar.
• NTA's Reliability: There have been multiple past instances where the NTA's handling of NEET exams has raised doubts. The 2024 NEET UG exam encountered multiple challenges, including paper leaks and logistical problems. These issues have prompted doubts regarding the credibility of the NTA and the government, given allegations of corruption and irregularities. If this occurs again, the reputation of NTA will be severely harmed.

According to court's deadline, the NTA must respond to the petition by June 30, 2025. Furthermore, if NTA offers a remedy for the impacted students, the court may remove the stay on the NEET 2025 result announcement, thereby lessening the delay. If the NTA fails to provide an adequate response, the court has the option to postpone the NEET result date for 2025 even more.

Candidates securing the minimum cutoffs in NEET PG 2025 will be eligible for MP NEET PG 2025 counselling. After meeting the eligibility criteria, they must register at dme.mponline.gov.in for NEET PG 2025 counselling. 

Candidates must meet the following requirements to take part in the Punjab NEET PG counselling 2025:

• Qualification: Candidates should have completed their MBBS from a Medical Council of India (MCI)-recognized institution.
• Internship: Candidates must have finished a one-year compulsory rotatory internship by March 31, 2025, at the latest.
• Registration: Must be registered with the Punjab Medical Council or any other state medical council.
• NEET PG Score: Candidates must have passed the PG medical examination with at least the minimum required NEET PG cutoff.

Aspirants can download their NEET result cum scorecard from the official website, neet.nta.nic.in. Listed below are the list of the documents required for downloading the NEET result cum scorecard:

• Candidate's Roll Number
• Application Number
• Personal Details (including candidate’s name, father’s and mother’s name, gender, DOB, nationality, category/sub-category, etc.)
• Percentile obtained in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany and Zoology)
• Total Marks obtained
• Percentile Score
• NEET 2025 All India Rank
• NEET Qualifying Status
• NEET AIR for 15% AIQ seats
• NEET Cutoff Score

The NEET 2025 answer key can be challenged by candidates until the final date. After the provisional answer key is challenged, the authority publishes the final NTA NEET answer key. Candidates can use the NEET answer key provided by the NTA to calculate their likely score in NEET 2025. Candidates can assess their performance on the entrance exam using the NEET UG answer key, which is the most dependable resource for this purpose. Those interested can take on the questions by paying a processing fee of Rs 200 per question, which cannot be refunded.

Candidates scoring good marks in the NEET exam prefer to go to AIIMS, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, Maulana Azad Medical College, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Seth G.S. Medical College and other such top institutions.

NEET tie-breaking criteria are applied to get an inter-se-merit of All India Rank in NEET results when two or more candidates have obtained the same score. Medical aspirants can check the tie-breaking criteria used in the NEET merit list 2025 below.

• In the NEET 2025 result, those aspirants who have achieved higher scores in Biology will be given preference over others.
• Should the aforementioned criteria prove ineffective, preference will be given to candidates with higher scores in Chemistry.
• If the tie continues, those candidates who have obtained higher Physics marks will be ranked higher.
• Still the tie persists, those students whose overall count of wrong answers is lower will receive a superior rank.
• Then students will be prioritised based on having fewer incorrect answers in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, respectively.
• Ultimately, the tie will be resolved via a random process overseen by an independent expert committee.

According to NEET total marks, the medical entrance test has a maximum of 720 marks. The official answer key of the NEET exam 2025 is used to determine the NEET result. The score is calculated according to the NEET 2025 marking scheme, detailed below.

Candidate's roll number, application number, date of birth, personal details, subject-wise marks (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), total marks obtained, percentile score, All India Rank (AIR), category rank, 15% All India quota rank, NEET qualifying status and NEET cutoff score are the documents candidates must have while downloading their NEET 2025 scorecard.

Once the NEET 2025 results are announced, candidates who qualify must enrol in the NEET counselling process to gain admission to undergraduate medical courses. The NEET 2025 counselling takes place in two categories: 

• NEET counselling regarding 15% All India Quota: 15% NEET counselling. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is responsible for the All India Quota seats.  NEET exam counselling is held in four rounds, one of which is a stray vacancy round. The counselling is carried out for 15% of All India Quota (AIQ) seats in every government medical and dental college throughout India, 100% of seats in Deemed Universities, Central Universities, ESIC colleges, and Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune.
• NEET counselling for 85% of state quota seats: The state authorities are responsible for conducting NEET counselling for these seats. The purpose of this process is to gain admission to state-based government and private medical and dental colleges, excluding the 15% All-India Quota seats.

After the NEET 2025 results are announced, candidates must follow the steps listed below to access their scorecards:

• Go to the official NEET site: neet.nta.nic.in. 
• Click the ‘NEET-UG 2025 Result’ link.
• Write your NEET application number, date of birth, and security pin.
• Click the ‘Submit’ button.
• The scorecard for NEET UG 2025 will appear on the screen.
• Print the scorecard and download it so you can refer to it later.

To successfully submit their application form, all candidates must pay the NEET PG 2025 application fee. It is possible to pay the NEET PG application fee for 2025 online, and this fee cannot be refunded.

The required documents and other details required to fill out the NEET PG 2025 application form are mentioned below:

• An operational email ID and mobile number 
• Educational details (MBBS, exam status, state, university details, Class 10 and 12 states)
• Details of the internship (its current status, start and end dates, duration in days) 
• Scanned copies of a photo, signature, and left thumb impression 
• Payment details for credit/debit card, net banking, and UPI

Aspirants should meet the minimum NEET PG eligibility criteria for 2025 before filling out the application form. The essential requirements for NEET PG 2025 eligibility criteria are listed below.

• An MBBS degree or a Provisional MBBS Pass Certificate recognized under the Indian Medical Council Act 1956 is mandatory for candidates.
• MBBS qualification registration (either permanent or provisional) issued by the Medical Council of India (MCI) or State Medical Council (SMC) is mandatory for aspirants.
• Candidates are required to finish their one-year internship by July 31, 2025, at the latest.
• No age limit exists for NEET PG 2025.

According to the latest update, the authority has opened the NEET PG pre-final edit window. Until May 21, 2025, candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can correct any errors in images, photographs, signatures, and thumb impressions. The NEET PG 2025 examination will be held on June 15. The NBE provides the important dates for NEET PG 2025, along with the complete schedule, in its official information bulletin.

The admit card and the NEET PG city intimation slip serve different functions during the NEET exam process. About 10 days before the NEET PG exam, the city intimation slip is issued, detailing the city in which the exam centre will be situated. The precise address of the exam centre and the timing details for the NEET PG exam are not included in the NEET PG city intimation slip.  Conversely, the NEET admit card is released nearer to the date of the NEET PG exam and is essential for gaining entry into the exam hall. It contains all the necessary details such as candidate's personal information, the precise address of the exam centre, the date and time of the exam, as well as key instructions for the exam day. The NEET city slip is not necessary on the exam day, but a valid photo ID and the NEET admit card must be presented.

The NBE NEET PG city slip 2025 is released online. Students are advised to keep track of their NEET PG city allotment 2025 dates. The important dates of the NEET PG 2025 city intimation slip are mentioned below.

The announcement of NEET UG 2025 results has been halted by the Madhya Pradesh High Court. This is the result of a petition concerning interruptions during exams caused by a power outage at a NEET exam centre in Indore on May 4. The petitioner requests either a NEET re-examination or some type of relief for the students affected.

The response of the Madras High Court says that they have granted an interim stay to restrain authorities from releasing NEET UG 2025 results because several students pleaded after a power cut at one of the examination centres. Justice V Lakshminarayanan after hearing the plea granted an interim stay on Friday and adjourned the matter to June 2 for further hearing.

Numerous reasons can affect the NEET cutoffs of one state from another state leading to comparatively lower cutoffs of those states. Listed below are some of the reasons that might affect the NEET cutoffs:

• States like Northeastern i.e. Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Nagaland, others, and Union Territories i.e. Andaman, and Dadra have fewer applicants, resulting in low competition.
• States such as Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have several colleges, which also results in less competition per seat, resulting in a lower cutoff.
• States like Bihar and Tamil Nadu have lower NEET cut-offs because of the SC/ST/OBC reservation policies.

There are high chances of the NEET 2025 result being postponed as the court has ordered NTA not to announce the result until the next court hearing in mid-June 2025. This statement of the court has been released about last year's NEET 2024 paper leak controversy leading to NTA to conduct the NEET re-examination.

The qualifying marks for NEET 2025 are based on different categories. The cut-off for the General and EWS categories is the 50th percentile with a score of 261 out of 960

The NEET 2025 is expected to be released on June 14, 2025 by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

It depends on the candidate's circumstances and goals, whether or not it's "ok" to drop a year for NEET.

No, Earthworm is not removed from NEET 2025.

Candidates have a good chance of getting into an AIIMS, particularly the newer or less competitive ones, with 650 marks in NEET 2025.

Yes, it's possible to attempt NEET with zero preparation and in 20 days, especially if candidates focus on high-weightage topics and effective strategies.

A NEET score of 500 out of 720 is considered a good score, specifically for certain categories.

The NTA NEET 2025 marking scheme is mentioned below. Also, students must know that there is negative marking for each wrong answer as well.

The best NEET books for chemistry are:

• Objective Chemistry by R K Gupta
• Boyd for Organic Chemistry
• Modern’s ABC of Chemistry (Part 1 & 2)
• Objective Chemistry (Volume I, II & III)
• 40 Days Chemistry for NEET by Sudhanshu Thakur
• Physical Chemistry by OP Tandon (G R Bathla Publications)
• Concise Inorganic Chemistry by J D Lee
• Organic Chemistry by Himanshu Pandey (GRB Publication)
• Organic Chemistry by Morrison

The best NEET books for physics are:

• Concepts of Physics by H C Verma
• Fundamental Physics by Pradeep
• 40 Days Physics for NEET by S B Tripathi
• Concepts of Competition Physics for CBSE PMT by Agarwal
• Physics for NEET by C P Singh
• Problems in General Physics by I E Irodov
• Objective Physics By DC Pandey
• Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick, and Walker
• NCERT Physics by Anil Aggarwal
• Objective Physics by Prof. Satya Prakash Arya (MTG Publishers)

NEET 2025 biology syllabus is given below: 

• Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants
• Ecology and Environment
• Plant Physiology
• Human Physiology
• Reproduction
• Diversity in Living World
• Biotechnology and Its Applications
• Genetics and Evolution
• Biology and Human Welfare
• Cell Structure and Function

The best NEET books for biology are:

• Exploring Biology (Vol 1 & 2) by Sanjay Sharma & Sudhakar Banerjee (Arihant Publications)
• 40 Days Biology for NEET by S Chakravarty
• Objective Botany by Ansari
• Moderns ABC of Biology for XI & XII (B B Arora and A K Sabharwal - Modern Publishers)
• GR Bathla publications for Biology
• Medical Entrances Biology (Vol 1, 2 & 3) by Mamta R Solanki & Lalita Ghotik (Target Publications)
• Pradeep’s Publication Biology
• Trueman’s Objective Biology for NEET by M P Tyagi
• Objective Biology (Vol 1, 2 & 3), Dinesh Publications

To score 720 in NEET 2025, candidates need to master the NCERT books thoroughly. Learn and Practice daily MCQs in Physics and Chemistry, focusing on accuracy and time management.

NEET answer keys were soon be made available on the NEET official website, exams.nta.ac.in and neet.ntaonline.in. To access the provisional answer keys, candidates need to log in on the NEET website using their NEET 2025 application number and date of birth.

The time limit for the NTA NEET exam 2025 is three hours. The times for the international centers were different according to their local times. NEET is an ongoing 3-hour test where there should not be any breaks in between.

For NTA NEET 2025 examination, the dates to remember are: 

Yes, NTA dropped five cities from the NEET 2025 exam city list of India. The five cities that were deleted from the list are Surampelam, Deoghar, Basar, Mamit and Kiphrie.

NEET syllabus weightage for class 11th and 12th are:

Though not every NEET question is calculation-based, there are certain physics and chemistry section questions that could be calculation-heavy or formula-based. The biology section questions, however, are generally topical or theoretical, which involve no calculation or application of formulas.

NEET stands for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test. It is a national entrance examination for taking admission in India into undergraduate medical and para-medical courses.

A student of class 12 can appear for NEET, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria set by the National Testing Agency, the conducting body. There is no maximum age limit to appear for NEET, but there is still a lower age limit. The candidate should be at least 17 years old as of December 31 of that academic year.

There is no cap on the number of attempts to show up in the NTA NEET UG examination. Although NEET UG is held once a year. A candidate can take the exam as many times as he/she desires. Considering the reality that the upper age cap has been eliminated, there is no hindrance to the maximum number of attempts.

According to the NEET 2025 dates announced by NTA, the NEET 2025 counselling process will most probably start either in the fourth week of July 2025 or in the first week of August 2025. The final dates will be released around a month after the announcement of NEET result, which is expected on June 14, 2025.

Yes, the pattern of the NEET exam indicates that there will be negative marking. One mark will be deducted for each wrong answer, and 4 marks will be given for each correct answer. Butm there will be no negative marking for the unattempted questions.

The NEET 2025 exam was held on May 04, 2025, between 2 PM and 5 PM. The exam date was declared by NTA through an official notification.

If you are from the SC/ST category, you can get an MBBS seat with 350. For general and OBC category, the cut-off score is much higher than 350.

Students can challenge the NEET provisional answer key by:

• Visiting neet.nta.nic.in.
• Logging in using NEET application number and date of birth.
• Selecting the NEET booklet code and relevant question.
• Uploading supporting documents and paying Rs. 200 per question.
• Saving the NEET challenge receipt for record.

To study MBBS abroad, students must qualify NEET 2025 with at least:

• 50th percentile for General category
• 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC

As per NMC rules, NEET 2025 scores are valid for 1 year in India, but valid for 3 years for MBBS abroad. Students who clear NEET 2025 can use their score for foreign MBBS admission until the 2027-28 academic year.

Yes, the NEET scorecard, also called the NEET certificate, is compulsory for admission to MBBS programmes abroad. NEET results must be valid at the time of admission.

The NEET provisional answer key allows students to challenge answers by paying Rs. 200 per question. After reviewing the challenges, NTA releases the NEET final answer key, which is used to prepare the final NEET result and cannot be challenged.

The NEET 2025 provisional answer key will be released by end of May, while the final NEET answer key will be available on June 14, 2025.

NEET 2025 was conducted by NTA on May 4, 2025. NEET was held for admission to undergraduate medical courses like MBBS and BDS across India.

Yes, NEET is mandatory for Indian students who want to study MBBS abroad. Without qualifying NEET, admission to foreign medical universities is not allowed for Indian students under NMC guidelines.

Countries like Russia, Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Philippines, and China are known to offer MBBS seats to Indian students with low NEET scores (provided the NEET qualifying criteria is met).

Candidates must score at least the NEET qualifying percentile (e.g., 50% for General, 40% for SC/ST/OBC) to be eligible for MBBS programs abroad.

Yes, it is possible to study MBBS abroad even with a low NEET score. Many international medical universities accept students who meet the minimum NEET qualifying marks for their category.

Students can check the NEET 2024 BAMS government college cutoff marks in the below mentioned table.

Yes, separate registrations are required for AIQ and state quota counselling. Details and schedules will be available on the MCC and respective state websites.

Yes, candidates can apply for state counselling in addition to AIQ counselling, provided they meet the eligibility criteria set by the respective state authorities.

After the NEET UG 2025 result, qualified candidates must register for the centralised counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for All India Quota (AIQ) seats.

If NEET score 2025 is equal for a couple of applicants, a tie-breaking procedure is adopted to rank them higher in the merit list. Students may find the tie breaking procedure below:

• Candidates who have scored higher in Biology are placed higher.
• If the tie remains, those with higher marks in Chemistry are given preference.
• If still unresolved, candidates with higher Physics scores are ranked higher.
• If the tie persists, the candidate with fewer incorrect answers across the entire paper is preferred.
• If needed, preference is given to those with fewer incorrect answers in Biology, followed by Chemistry and Physics.
• As a last resort, if all other conditions fail, a random selection is made under the guidance of an independent expert committee.

Students can check the previous year NEET cutoff in the below mentioned table. 

NEET 2025 cutoff will be released once the answer key is declared. Students can check the previous year NEET cutoff for MBBS government college in the below mentioned table. 

NEET 2025 was conducted on May 4. NEET will soon release the provisional NEET 2025 answer key.

The NEET 2025 result will be declared soon by the authorities.

Yes, the NEET UG 2025 result is likely to be delayed. The Madhya Pradesh High Court’s Indore bench has put a temporary stay on the result declaration due to a petition regarding a power outage at an exam centre during the test. Until the next hearing, which is expected in about four weeks, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has been directed not to declare the results.

Read More: ‘NTA failed to provide…’: MP High Court puts NEET result 2025 on hold over power failure at exam centre 

Since NEET 2025 was comparatively tough, students can expect a decrease in the cutoff. 

NTA has revised the NEET 2025 exam pattern. Now, the exam will have 180 questions to be attempted in 3 hours, and Section B has been removed. Previously, the paper had Sections A and B, with optional questions in Section B.

According to the reports, approximately 20.8 lakh students appeared for NEET 2025. NTA will soon release the exact data.

Mentioned below are the steps to download the official NEET scorecard 2025.

• Visit the official website, neet.nta.nic.in.
• Select the link provided for the NEET 2025 answer key on the website.
• Log in using application number and password, or their date of birth.
• The NEET scorecard 2025 will appear on the screen and candidates can download it for future reference.

Face recognition for the NEET UG 2025 exam refers to the use of Aadhaar-based facial authentication technology to verify the identity of candidates. Implemented by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre (NIC) and the National Testing Agency (NTA), this system uses advanced biometric technology to match a candidate’s live facial image with their Aadhaar data.

Read More: Aadhaar-based face recognition trial at NEET UG 2025 'successful': UIDAI

Candidiates can check the passing marks 2024 in the below mentioned table to get a better idea before the NEET 2025 answer key is released. 

Based on the expected cutoff range for the ST category in NEET UG 2025 (159–125), a safe score would typically be at least 135–140 marks or above.

NEET UG 2025 was harder than previous years, so it is expected that the cutoff marks will be lower for all categories.

NEET 2025 answer key will be released soon by the authorities. Students can download the NEET answer key 2025 from neet.nta.nic.in.

To download the NEET UG result 2025, students have to follow the below mentioned steps. 

• Visit the NTA NEET 2025 result link official website neet.nta.nic.in
• Select the “View NEET-UG 2025 Result” tab given on the screen.
• Enter the application number, date of birth, and the security pin on the NEET 2025 candidate login page.
• NEET rank card 2025 will be displayed on the screen.
• Download and save the result of NEET 2025 by selecting the ‘Print’ tab. 

Students can check the important topics of class 11 and 12 NEET syllabus for biology. 

NEET exam 2025 details are as mentioned:

NEET exam pattern and structure details are shown below:

Candidates must have passed class 12th in their native country. Also, they must have studied physics, chemistry, and biology and cleared the theoretical as well as practical tests in these subjects and cleared an English examination.

Through NTA NEET answer key, candidates will get a proper idea regarding their chances of getting qualified and can make arrangements or predict the results accordingly. If their estimated score seems to be low, and opportunities to get admission to their dream college appear to be rare, then they can look for other options with regard to courses and colleges where they can continue their higher studies depending on their NEET scores.

According to the NEET exam pattern, the biology section contains the maximum number of questions. Out of a total of 360 questions, 90 questions belong to the biology section. The biology section is divided into two subjects, botany and zoology, each containing 45 questions, so the total number of questions is 90.

NEET UG syllabus is divided into 4 parts- physics, chemistry, zoology and botany. All 4 parts have equal marks for the test, and all 4 parts have 45 questions to be solved.

NEET UG is organized by the National Testing Agency (NTA). NTA has been organizing NEET since 2019. Before that, NEET was held by CBSE.

NEET is the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test. It is the only entrance test for admission to undergraduate medical and paramedical courses provided in India. The test is held annually in paper-pencil-based test (PBT) mode for three hours and 20 minutes or 200 minutes.

The actual numbers of NEET 2025 examination centres will be released by NTA along with the result information. It is anticipated that the number of total NEET 2025 examination cities was about 5,000. Last year it was 4,750.

The NEET 2025 examination was held on May 4, 2025, between 2:00pm and 5:00pm. The exam date was declared by NTA through an official notification.

The NEET 2025 syllabus is not reduced as compared to the previous year syllabus.

Yes, you can give the NEET 2025 exam if you were born in 2008. The general age criteria for NEET require candidates to have completed 17 years of age by December 31st of the year of admission.

The NEET cutoff 2025 is expected to be lower than last year's cutoff, as the difficulty level of the exam was tough and the number of test takers was lower.

This year NEET UG 2025 exam was tougher than the previous years, and hence, it is expected that cut-off marks will be lower for all categories.

The authorities conducted the NEET 2025 on May 4. The answer key and NEET 2025 result will be announced soon. 

Students can check the NEET 2025 subject wise analysis in the below mentioned table. 

The NEET 2025 rank will be released soon. Students can check the AIIMS Delhi NEET rank for previous years in the below mentioned table. 

Students can check the expected AIIMS Delhi NEET 2025 cutoff rank in the below mentioned table. 

Interested students can check the exdpected NEET 2025 cutoff for BUMS courses in the below mentioned table. 

AIIMS Delhi and other AIIMS institutes are top colleges in India accepting NEET 2025 result. 

The NEET result 2025 is expected to be released on June 14, 2025 by the National Testing Agency (NTA) at neet.nta.nic.in.

Students can check the expected rank NEET 2025 for 700 marks on the basis of exam analysis, previous year trends and expert analysis. 

Students can check the expected NEET rank for 200 to 300 marks in the below mentioned table. 

Registered students can check the marking scheme for the NEET 2025 results in the below mentioned table. 

Mentioned below are the details about the expected NEET 2025 minimum marks required for MBBS government college

Mentioned below are the details about the expected NEET 2025 minimum marks required for MBBS government college.

Students can check the BDS course cutoff for NEET of the top 10 dental colleges in the table below. 

NEET 2025 result will be announced soon. Students can check the previous year NEET BDS cut off for OBC category in the below mentioned table. 

Candidates can check the NEET UG 2025 expected cut off given below:

The NEET admit card was released on May 1, 2025, and the exam was conducted on May 4, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. NEET UG answer key 2025 will be available soon at neet.nta.nic.in.

Yes, the NEET UG 2025 exam will be held on May 4, 2025. NTA will release the NEET UG answer key 2025 soon.

NEET expected cutoff 2025 AIIMS Delhi are mentioned in the table below.

NEET qualifying marks to study MBBS in abroad medical colleges vary as per the country and institution. Students can check the expected NEET cutoff 2025in the below mentioned table.

Candidiates can check the passing marks 2024 in the below mentioned table to get a better idea before the NEET 2025 answer key is released. 

The expected NEET 2025 result based on the past year analysis is mentioned in the table below. 

Once the NEET answer key 2025 is released, students can count the number of correct and incorrect answers and insert them into the given NEET 2025 score formula. 

Total Score = (Number of correct answers × 4) – (Number of incorrect answers × 1)

Candidates must secure the following minimum aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology in their Class 12 exams:

• General category: 50%
• OBC/SC/ST category: 40%
• PwD (General): 45%
• PwD (Reserved): 40%

Yes, English must be studied as a core subject in Class 12, although it is not included in the aggregate marks for NEET eligibility.

Only marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology are used to calculate the eligibility percentage for NEET.

No, as per the Supreme Court ruling, there is no upper age limit for appearing in the NEET UG exam.

Yes. Indian citizens, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, and even foreign nationals are eligible to apply, depending on the quota and seat eligibility.

There is no restriction on the number of attempts for the NEET UG examination.

Candidates scoring between 400 and 500 in NEET 2025 may have a chance of securing a government MBBS seat, particularly under the state quota and reserved categories such as OBC, SC, ST, and EWS. For general category students, obtaining a seat at this score range is more challenging in most states. However, states with lower competition like Assam, Chhattisgarh, and some northeastern states may offer MBBS seats for scores around 480–500.

Students can check the expected NEET cutoff 2025 for admission to the BDS courses. 

To raise a challenge against the NTA NEET 2025 answer key, follow these steps:

• Log in to the official portal

• Verify the provisional NEET answer key and OMR Sheet

• Check out the errors and discrepancies

• Submit NTA NEET answer key challenge along with the proof

• Pay the NEET question challenge fee

In case of any issue, a candidate can contact NTA NEET via:

• Contact number: 01169227700, 011-40759000
• Website: neet.nta.nic.in.

NEET result PDF has candidate details, qualifying marks, total marks, All India Rank (AIR), category rank, AIQ rank, and other information of the candidates. 

NEET 2026 test will be administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA). NEET is the largest entrance test for undergraduate medical studies.

NEET UG 2025 was more challenging than earlier years; experts predict lower cutoff marks for all categories because of many reasons. NEET-UG 2025 was more challenging compared to the previous years, and therefore, experts expect lower cut-off marks for all categories.

The NEET 2025 provisional answer key is expected to be released soon. Three to four days of time will be provided to candidates to raise objections against the NEET 2025 provisional answer keys or OMR response sheets, and then the final answer key will be declared.

Students can check the previous year cutoff to get a better idea of NEET 2025 cutoff. 

The final cutoff will be released after the NEET result 2025 will be declared by the authorities. Students can check the expected cutoff below. 

Scoring 300 marks in NEET 2025 generally makes it difficult to secure a BDS seat in government colleges, especially under the All India Quota. However, reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC) may still have a chance to get a BDS seat under state quota counselling, depending on the cutoff trends in their respective states.

Scoring 300 marks in NEET 2025 may not be sufficient for admission to top government medical colleges for MBBS, especially with over 22 lakh candidates appearing for the exam. Based on previous trends, a score between 300–350 typically corresponds to an All India Rank of around 4 to 5.5 lakh. However, a score of 300 can help you secure admission in private medical colleges, where the cut-offs are generally lower. While it’s not considered a top score, it still provides opportunities, particularly in the management or NRI quota seats in private institutions.

Yes, cracking NEET in 1 month is possible with the right strategy, dedication, and smart time management. While it's a challenging goal, many students have successfully done it by following a focused and disciplined study plan.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced that the NEET 2025 result will be declared on June 14, 2025. In 2024, although the announced result date was June 14, the NEET result was released 10 days early, on June 4, 2024. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates.

NEET 2025 result date is June 14. Students must follow the below mentioned steps to download the NEET result 2025. 

• Log in to the NTA NEET 2025 result link official website neet.nta.nic.in.
• Select the "View NEET-UG 2025 Result" tab provided on the screen.
• Fill the application number, date of birth, and security pin given on the page at the NEET 2025 login page.
• Download the NEET 2025 result by clicking on the 'Print' option and save it.

National Testing Agency has been organizing the NEET (UG) since 2019 for the National Medical Commission (NMC).

To crack the NEET UG exam 2025 in the first attempt, follow the steps mentioned:

• Understand the NEET exam pattern 
• Create a study plan that you can achieve
• Focus on the NEET syllabus
• Analyse previous year question papers
• Choose the right platform for preparation
• Practice regularly with mock tests 
• Make a revision notes properly

With 300-400 marks in the NEET 2025 exam, candidates will get private colleges for MBBS seats, as they have relatively low cutoffs. However, candidates can get into a few government colleges with 400 marks.

The cost factor is a significant aspect that comes with medical education. The average cost of MBBS courses in India is between INR 5,00,000 and INR 50,00,000.

Yes, NEET is mandatory for admissions in MBBS in India and for Indian students intending to pursue studies abroad in order to become eligible to practice medicine in India.

MBBS without NEET for Indian candidates is impossible in India and even abroad too. Qualifying through NEET is mandatory in order to study MBBS in India. The students won't be able to get admitted to any medical university recognized by the NMC without NEET.

The top 10 MBBS colleges in Asia are:

• National University of Singapore (NUS)
• University of Hong Kong    
• Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
• Peking University
• Seoul National University    
• University of Tokyo    
• Yonsei University    
• Fudan University
• Tsinghua University
• Shanghai Jiao Tong University

It provides an assurance that all applicants are judged on a common platform, irrespective of the state or educational background from which they are applying. NEET is for various college-specific and state-level entrance examinations with one unified admission process.

NEET exam is conducted for the uniform admission process to the medical colleges in India. The admissions to the medical universities are accepted only through NEET qualification.

Yes, it is possible to score 600+ within a time frame of 3 months with the right plan and strategy of preparation. It is preferable to join a crash course in order to score a better rank for the NEET, as it prepares you effectively within a limited timeframe.

A candidate will get nearly 3 to 4 days to file objects against NTA NEET answer key 2025. The official dates are yet to be out. However, once the dates are over, candidates won't be allowed to submit the objections. 

The MMC cutoff 2025 is yet to be out once the results are declared. However, 2024 cutoff scores for MMC are:

The NEET expected cutoff 2025 for AIIMS Delhi is:

Previous years NEET cutoff 2025 for ST category are:

The overall difficulty level of the NEET 2025 paper was moderate to difficult. According to student reactions and expert reviews, physics was the toughest section with tricky questions and complex calculations. Chemistry had a balanced mix of factual and conceptual questions, making it moderately challenging. Meanwhile, biology was generally easier but included a few tough conceptual questions that tested deep understanding.

Previous years NEET cutoff 2025 for OBC category are:

Previous years' NEET cutoff 2025 for the SC category are:

Previous years' NEET cutoff for 2025 for the general category is

To choose correct medical colleges with low NEET score 2025:

• Verify the recognition, accreditation, NMC acceptance, and rankings of the selected MBBS university.
• The selected MBBS degree abroad should be as per Indian MBBS standards, and do confirm whether it is valid in India.

On the basis of the previous year, the expected NEET cutoff 2025 is: 

The official website to check the NTA NEET answer key is neet.nta.nic.in.

NTA organizes a special committee of academic experts who check the objections and make decisions regarding the objected NEET official answer keys. Candidates have the provision to file objections after the release of the NEET provisional answer keys.

In the NEET exam centre, a candidate is not allowed to carry any electronic devices, eatables, jewellery, sunglasses, etc. Things not allowed in the NTA NEET exam centre (Image: Careers360)

Although NEET is certainly a tough exam, it is not impossible to overcome, even with only one month of preparation. The secret to success is to remain focused, adhere to a structured plan, and maximize the available time.

If a candidate wants to submit objections against the NEET 2025 provisional answer key, he/she is required to follow certain steps provided by NTA. Step-by-step details are provided below:

• Go to the official website of NTA NEET
• Login with NEET 2025 application number, password, date of birth or security code
• Press key challenge tab
• Now click on test booklet code
• Choose the question number and press submit
• Now click on answer you believe in and provide supporting documents for the same
• Click on confirm
• Make the payment for objection filing fees of INR 200 through online payment option using credit/debit card and net banking
• Retain the confirmation slip for further use.

The NEET exam structure 2025 is:

• Physics: 45 questions
• Chemistry: 45 questions
• Biology: 90 questions (divided into Botany and Zoology)

The overall level of difficulty for NEET 2025 was difficult to moderate. Physics was comparatively tricky with complex calculations, chemistry had a perfect blend of factual and conceptual questions, while biology was comparatively simple but with some very tough conceptual questions.

Subject-wise marks in NTA NEET exam 2025 is:

The candidates can challenge using the provided procedure for the NTA NEET 2025 answer key.

• Go to the official website and click on the link 'challenge answer keys'
• Login with the application ID and password
• Click on 'key challenge' and choose the 'test booklet code'
• Choose the questions to be challenged
• Choose the correct answer as per the candidate and enter the required justification
• Click on 'submit'
• Pay the required fee through the online options
• Save and download the confirmation slip

The candidates may determine their probable score by giving four marks for each correct option and subtracting one mark for every incorrect answer by matching their NEET answer sheets. Give 0 for the unanswered questions and -1 for marking multiple answers. 

Yes, the NEET marking scheme is similar for all subjects. Whether a student is answering a question in physics, chemistry or biology, the marking system adheres to the same pattern. Every correct response gets 4 marks, whereas an incorrect option leads to a loss of 1 mark. A question left unanswered does not face any penalty and is marked 0.

Yes, for every incorrect answer, 1 mark is deducted. Students are advised to leave the question blank if they are unsure about it. 

Check the table below carefully to learn about the NEET marking scheme 2025:

Follow the steps mentioned below for the NEET 2025 answer key pdf download.

• Go to the official website of NTA NEET 2025: neet.nta.nic.in
• Click on the tab - 'download OMR sheet and provisional answer keys' under the candidate activity section
• Log in through the NEET 2025 application ID and password
• Look at the answer key, download and save

The official NEET UG answer key 2025 will be released on its official website, neet.nta.nic.in, by the NTA.