NEET 2025 Exam Dates (Out): Admit Card Released, Provisional Answer Key Release Date and Result Date

The National Testing Agency has officially released the examination date. NEET 2025 will be conducted on 4^th May 2025. Traditionally, the NEET UG examination is conducted on the first Sunday of May, and according to recent trends, it will happen in 2025 too. The application process is open from 7 February to 7 March 2025.

“Further, there have been discussions about how the examination process can be improved, including proposals for hybrid formats or phased exams, though no official confirmation has been provided on these aspects.”

• NEET 2024 has been conducted in a single-phase format after experiments with two-phase exams in 2021 and 2022.
• NEET 2021 faced rescheduling due to the second wave of COVID-19, shifting the exam to September 2021 instead of its usual summer window.
• In 2020 the NEET exam was delayed by several months due to the pandemic, with the exam ultimately being conducted in September 2020 instead of the scheduled May date.

According to the NTA guidelines set up, the exam is likely to take place in the pen-and-paper format in a single shift all across the country. With more than 20 lakh candidates expected to register, aspirants await the announcement of the official dates eagerly.

NEET 2025 Exam Dates Latest News:

• NEET UG Syllabus 2025(Out)
• NEET 2025 Application Form (Soon)

NEET 2025 Exam Dates Step-Wise

The NEET 2025 application process is expected to begin in January 2025 2^nd Week, with candidates being able to fill in their application forms on the official NTA website. This is an important milestone for aspirants as it marks the beginning of the journey toward appearing for the exam.

• Expected Date: Second week of January 2025
• Action Required: Registration, filling in personal details, uploading documents, and paying the application fee.

NEET 2025 Application Deadline: February 2025

The NEET 2025 application is likely to have a deadline in February 2025, with the last date for submission of forms around the first week of February. Candidates should ensure all details are correctly filled in before submitting, as no corrections will be allowed after the form is submitted.

• Expected Date:  First week of February 2025
• Action Required: Final submission of the application form and payment of the registration fee.

NEET 2025 Admit Card Release Date: April 2025

Once the application process is completed, the NTA will release the NEET 2025 admit card. This is an essential document for appearing in the exam. Candidates should download their admit card from the official website and ensure all details are accurate.

• Expected Date: Fourth week of April 2025
• Action Required: Download admit card, check the exam center and reporting time.

For detailed information about the NEET 2025 Admit Card, including how to download it and what to check, visit: NEET 2025 Admit Card: Download & Important Details.

NEET 2025 Exam Date: May 2025

The NEET 2025 exam is expected to be conducted on 4^th May 2025, likely on a Sunday. The exact date will be announced by the NTA closer to the event. The exam will be held in a pen-and-paper (offline) mode across multiple exam centers in India and abroad.

• Expected Date: 4^th May 2025 (tentative, to be confirmed by NTA)
• Action Required: Appear for the exam at the allotted exam center.

NEET 2025 Answer Key Release: May/June 2025

After the exam, the NTA will release the official NEET 2025 answer key, which will allow candidates to check their answers and estimate their scores. The answer key is typically released a few days after the exam, and candidates will be given the opportunity to raise objections, if any.

• Expected Date: Last week of May 2025 or first week of June 2025
• Action Required: Verify answers and submit objections (if any).

NEET 2025 Result Announcement: June 2025

The results of the NEET 2025 exam are typically declared in June, around four to six weeks after the exam. The results will be available on the official NTA website, and candidates will be able to check their scores and rank.

• Expected Date: Second week of June 2025
• Action Required: Check results and download the scorecard.

NEET 2025 Counselling Process: July-August 2025

Once the results are declared, the NEET 2025 counselling process will begin. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will conduct the counselling for 15% of All India Quota (AIQ) seats, while the state authorities will handle counselling for state quota seats. The counselling process includes choice filling, seat allotment, and document verification.

• Expected Dates: July to August 2025
• Action Required: Participate in the counselling process and secure admission to a medical college.

Important Data Insights for NEET 2025 Exam Dates

• Over 23 lakh candidates are expected to register for NEET 2025, making it one of the largest medical entrance exams in the world.
• The exam duration is 3 hours 20 minutes, with 200 questions in total (180 to be attempted).
• NEET 2025 will be conducted in 13 languages, ensuring accessibility for a wider range of candidates across India.

Year-wise NEET Exam Dates and Trends

Over the past few years, NEET exam dates have varied due to various reasons, including the introduction of new academic policies, pandemic-related delays, and administrative adjustments. Below, we provide a detailed analysis of the trends from 2020 to 2024 and how these trends are likely to affect NEET 2025.

NEET Exam 2025: Predictions and Likely Dates

Expected Exam Date: May 2025 (tentative).

For NEET 2025, based on past trends, the exam is expected to be conducted in May 2025, likely in the first or second Sunday of the month. Given that NEET 2024 is expected to happen without delays, it's safe to assume that NEET 2025 will follow the May timeline as well, with early registration starting in December 2024 or January 2025.

NEET Exam 2024: A Return to Stability

• Scheduled Exam Date: May 5, 2024.
• Expected Exam Date: May 5, 2024.

In 2024, the NEET exam date was 5th May 2024 to follow the usual schedule in May. This marks a consistent trend where the exam is held in the first week of May, with minimal disruption. As per past trends, candidates will likely have a few months to prepare after registration in December 2023 and January 2024.

• Total number of candidates: Expected to cross 23 lakh as the number of medical aspirants continues to rise.
• The exam will likely be conducted in 13 languages to provide broader accessibility.

NEET Exam 2023: Shifting Trends and Regular Schedule

• Scheduled Exam Date: May 7, 2023.
• Actual Exam Date: May 7, 2023.

By 2023, NEET returned to its traditional May schedule. The NEET 2023 exam was conducted on May 7, 2023, without any major disruptions or delays. This marked a return to the typical timeline after the pandemic years.

• Total number of candidates: 20.87 lakh (the largest ever up to that point).
• No postponement or change in dates, and the exam was conducted smoothly in 13 languages.
• The NEET 2023 exam lasted for 3 hours 20 minutes, with 200 questions (180 to be attempted).

NEET Exam 2022: Early Rescheduling to Avoid Further Delays

• Scheduled Exam Date: July 17, 2022.
• Actual Exam Date: July 17, 2022.

By 2022, the situation had improved and NEET exam dates were brought back to their regular timeline. The NEET 2022 exam was conducted on July 17, 2022, marking a return to the normal schedule, without any significant delays due to the pandemic.

• This year saw 18 lakh+ students registering for the NEET exam.
• The examination followed standard COVID-19 precautions but was not delayed or postponed.

NEET Exam 2021: Rescheduling Due to COVID-19 Wave

• Scheduled Exam Date: August 1, 2021.
• Actual Exam Date: September 12, 2021.

In 2021, India was still grappling with the effects of the second wave of COVID-19. The NEET exam was initially set for August 1, 2021, but it was later postponed due to the pandemic. The new exam date was September 12, 2021.

• Postponed exam dates impacted the academic calendar for students.
• The number of applicants for NEET 2021 surged to 16.14 lakh, as many students had to wait longer due to pandemic-related delays.

NEET Exam 2020: Post-Pandemic Adjustments

• Scheduled Exam Date: May 3, 2020.
• Actual Exam Date: September 13, 2020.

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the entire education system. The NEET exam, originally scheduled for May 2020, was postponed multiple times due to national lockdowns and health concerns. Eventually, the NEET 2020 exam was conducted on September 13, 2020, following several adjustments to ensure the safety of candidates.

• Postponement due to pandemic.
• The examination was conducted under strict COVID-19 protocols, including social distancing, masks, and sanitization measures.
• The total number of candidates for NEET 2020 reached 15.97 lakh.

Will NEET 2025 Be Conducted in Two Phases?

As of now, the official announcement from the National Testing Agency (NTA) regarding NEET 2025 is awaited. However, based on the data insights from previous years and considering the large number of medical aspirants, there are possibilities for NEET 2025 to follow one of the two approaches:

Single-Phase Exam (Most Likely Option):

• Given the successful implementation of a single-phase exam in 2023 and 2024, the NTA may continue with the one-day exam model for NEET 2025.
• This approach allows for a simpler logistical framework and reduces the burden on both candidates and exam authorities.

Two-Phase Exam (Possible in Case of High Demand):

• If the number of applicants for NEET 2025 exceeds 24-25 lakh, as speculated, the NTA may consider conducting NEET 2025 in two phases again.
• This would provide flexibility, reduce the number of candidates in each session, and manage logistical concerns better, particularly with the growing number of test centers.

Hybrid Model (Introduction of Online and Offline Mode): There's a possibility that NTA might implement a hybrid exam system, where candidates have the option to take the exam in either online or offline mode, making it more flexible for everyone involved.

Data Insights for NEET Phases

Stay informed with the latest NEET 2025 updates, including exam mode, attempts, dates, and syllabus. For live updates, visit: NEET 2025 Live Updates: Exam Mode, Attempts, Dates & Syllabus.

NEET 2021 & 2022: Introduction of Multiple Phases

In 2021, the NTA made a significant shift by announcing that NEET UG would be held in multiple phases (or sessions). The idea was to ensure that the exam could be taken by candidates at different times to accommodate large numbers, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected the exam schedules.

Phase 1 (NEET 2021) was held on September 12, 2021, and the Phase 2 was slated for October 2021, giving candidates a second chance to appear for the exam if they were unable to appear for the first session or faced other issues like health problems or technical glitches.

Similarly, in 2022, NTA again conducted the NEET UG exam in two phases for the first time:

• Phase 1 in July 2022.
• Phase 2 in September 2022.

This approach helped ensure that more students had the opportunity to appear for the exam in a more flexible manner. However, the dual-phase system was widely discussed in terms of fairness, logistical complications, and the overwhelming pressure it placed on candidates to prepare for two sets of exams.

NEET 2023 and 2024: Single-Phase Exam Format

After experimenting with multiple phases in 2021 and 2022, the NTA reverted to a single-phase NEET exam for 2023 and 2024, returning to the traditional one-day, pen-and-paper examination model.

NEET 2023 and 2024 were conducted in a single phase, typically around May (the last Sunday of the month).

While the single-phase exam is more streamlined and familiar, it still faces logistical challenges due to the growing number of candidates each year. In 2024, over 23 lakh candidates registered for NEET, highlighting the need for a more flexible approach to managing the exam.