The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the application form for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2025 on February 7, 2025. NEET is the single national-level entrance exam for admission to undergraduate medical courses in India, including MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and veterinary programs. This year, over 1 lakh MBBS seats, 28,088 BDS seats, 52,720 AYUSH seats, and 603 BVSc & AH seats are up for grabs across 612 medical and 315 dental colleges nationwide.
Aspiring medical students can submit their applications until March 7, 2025, at 11:50 PM through the official NEET website. The NEET 2025 exam is scheduled for May 4, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:20 PM. This year’s exam has reverted to the pre-COVID format, featuring 180 compulsory questions to be answered in 180 minutes. The NTA has also introduced the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) ID system for registration, although it’s not mandatory for NEET 2025.
Based on previous trends, the number of NEET applicants has been steadily increasing. In 2024, a record-breaking 24,06,079 students registered for the exam, with 23,33,297 appearing on the exam day. Given this upward trend, it’s anticipated that the number of applicants for NEET 2025 may surpass 2.6 million, making it the most competitive NEET exam to date.
NEET 2025
| Exam Name | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2025 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Date | May 4, 2025 |
| Exam Time | 2:00 PM to 5:20 PM |
| Application Start Date | February 7, 2025 |
| Application End Date | March 7, 2025 (11:50 PM) |
| Official Website | neet.nta.nic.in |
NEET 2025 Seat Distribution
| Course | Number of Seats |
|---|---|
| MBBS | Over 1,00,000 |
| BDS | 28,088 |
| AYUSH | 52,720 |
| BVSc & AH | 603 |
| AIIMS | 1,899 |
| JIPMER | 249 |
Eligibility Criteria For NEET 2025
Educational Qualification:
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects.
- Minimum aggregate marks required in PCB:
- General Category: 50%
- OBC/SC/ST: 40%
- General-PwD: 45%
- OBC/SC/ST-PwD: 40%
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 17 years as of December 31, 2025
- Maximum Age: No upper age limit
NEET 2025 Selection Process
- Written Examination (NEET 2025)
- Merit List Preparation
- Counselling Process
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination (if required by the respective institute)
Application Fees
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General | ₹1500 |
| General-EWS/OBC-NCL | ₹1400 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender | ₹800 |
| Processing charges & Goods and Service Tax (GST) | As applicable |
Important Dates
- Application Form Release: February 7, 2025
- Last Date to Apply: March 7, 2025 (11:50 PM)
How To Apply For The NEET 2025?
- Visit the official NEET website: https://neet.nta.nic.in/
- Click on the “Apply for NEET (UG) – 2025” link
- Register by providing basic details like name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number
- Log in using the credentials received after registration
- Fill in the detailed application form with personal, academic, and contact information
- Upload scanned documents as per the specified format and size
- Pay the application fee online using credit/debit card, net banking, or UPI
- Submit the application form.
Important Links
- Official Website: Click Here
- Vacancy Notification: Check Here
- Recruitment 2025: Apply Here
