NEET 2025 Exam Dates and Important Details
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the NEET 2025 exam schedule. The NEET 2025 exam will be conducted on May 4, 2025, in a single day and shift, using the traditional paper-pencil-based test (PBT) mode. This announcement comes alongside the NEET 2025 notification and information bulletin, marking the first time NTA has released the complete schedule for major events in advance.
Key NEET 2025 Dates
- Notification and Application Form Release: February 7, 2025
- Last Date for Application Submission: March 7, 2025, until 11:50 PM
- NEET 2025 City Intimation Slip Release: On or before April 26, 2025
- NEET 2025 Admit Card Release: On or before May 1, 2025
- NEET 2025 Exam Date: May 4, 2025
- NEET 2025 Result Declaration: By June 14, 2025
- NEET 2025 Counselling: Expected from July 2025 onwards
The timeline for NEET 2025 follows a similar pattern to previous years to ensure the commencement of the 2025–26 academic session on time.
Major Changes in NEET 2025 Exam Pattern
NTA has introduced significant modifications to the NEET 2025 exam pattern:
- Number of Questions: Reduced from 200 to 180 questions, with the removal of optional questions.
- Exam Duration: Shortened from 200 minutes to 180 minutes (3 hours).
- Exam Mode: Conducted in offline mode (PBT) on a single day and shift, dismissing earlier speculations of multiple slots.
Post-Exam Process
After the exam, the NEET 2025 answer keys and results will be released within a month. The counselling process is expected to begin in July 2025, guiding students through admission procedures.
Key Highlights of NEET 2025 Schedule:
- For the first time, NTA has announced all major event dates, including the application correction window, city intimation slip release, admit card availability, and result declaration.
- This advance notice provides candidates with ample time for preparation and planning.
Conclusion
With the complete NEET 2025 schedule now available, candidates are advised to adhere to the deadlines and prepare according to the updated exam pattern. For further details, applicants should refer to the official NTA website and the NEET 2025 information bulletin.