NEET Notification 2025: Check Latest Notices, Exam Date (Soon), Pattern (Changed), Syllabus

As per the latest NEET notification released by NTA, the exam pattern for NEET 2025 has undergone significant changes. Candidates will now have to attempt a total of 180 questions in 180 minutes, with no provision for optional questions. The exam will cover Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany and Zoology). There will be 45-45 questions in Physics and Chemistry and 90 questions in Biology (Equally divided into Zoology and Botany).

NEET is the mandatory entrance test for admission into MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other medical courses in India. This year, over 20 lakh aspirants are expected to apply for the exam. Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria, including a minimum age of 17 years and having completed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects.

Although the official notice for the application process and date of examination has not been announced by NTA, it is expected to be started in February and the exam is likely to be conducted on 4 May, 2025 respectively in pen-and-paper OMR-based format across various exam centers in India and abroad in a single day in a single shift.

"Candidates are advised to update their credentials in Aadhaar, preferably as per their 10th Marksheet/Passing Certificate. Also, ensure your Aadhaar is linked with a valid mobile number for OTP-based authentication."

NEET Notification 2025: Important Dates

NEET Notification 2025 by NTA is expected to be released in February 2025. Along with the release of notification for NEET 2025, the application forms will also be released.

NEET Notification: Mode of Examination

NEET 2025 will be conducted in an offline, pen-and-paper format. The test will utilize the Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) system, where candidates will mark their answers on an OMR sheet using a blue or black ballpoint pen.

The exam will be conducted single day in a single shift.

NEET 2025: Medium of the Exam

NEET 2025 will be conducted in 13 languages, including English, Hindi, Urdu, and regional languages like Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Assamese, Punjabi, Odia, and Malayalam.

Guidelines for Selecting the Medium of the Question Paper

The medium of the question paper must be selected while filling out the NEET application form online, and this option cannot be changed later under any circumstances.

Medium Options for NEET 2025:

• English: Candidates choosing English as the medium will receive the question paper in English only.
• Hindi: Candidates opting for Hindi will receive a bilingual question paper in English and Hindi.
• Regional Languages: Candidates selecting a regional language will receive a bilingual question paper in English and their chosen regional language.
  • Example: A candidate selecting Tamil will receive the question paper in English + Tamil.

Language Availability Based on Exam Centers

The table below outlines the availability of question paper languages in specific examination centers across India:

Important Notes on Translation and Discrepancies:

• In case of any ambiguity or discrepancy in the translated version of the question paper, the English version will be considered final.
• Decisions made by the NTA regarding translation-related issues will be considered final and binding on all candidates.

NEET Notification: Regarding APAAR ID

For the 2025 examination, NTA has introduced the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) ID, aimed at streamlining the registration and examination process. While APAAR ID is not mandatory, candidates are encouraged to align their Aadhaar details with their Class 10 mark sheets and pass certificates to ensure accuracy and efficiency.