NEET 2025 Admit Card (Link OUT) Live Updates; Download NTA NEET Hall Ticket @neet.nta.nic.in

NEET 2025 admit card has been released on April 30, 2025, for the exam dates May 4, 2025, from 2 PM to 5 PM in 566 cities across India and abroad. Get live updates on NEET 2025 admit card download date, time, process and other information here on this page.
The NEET 2025 admit card has been released on April 30, 2025. The NEET 2025 exam will be conducted on May 4, 2025, from 2 PM to 5 PM in 566 cities across India and abroad. The NEET 2025 city intimation slip was released on April 23, 2025, mentioning the city where the candidates’ exam centre will be located.
The NEET admit card is a crucial document carrying important information like exam centre name and address, candidates’ personal details, exam day instructions and guidelines and proforma. The NEET 2025 hall ticket is a compulsory document to be carried to the exam centres.
Only those candidates who completed the NEET 2025 registration process on time and made necessary corrections will be issued the NEET admit card 2025. In general, the NEET 2025 admit card is released a few days before the exam day to avoid malpractices. Get live updates on NEET 2025 admit card download date, time, process and other information here.
How to Download NEET Admit Card 2025?
Students have to follow the below steps to download NEET UG hall ticket 2025:
- Visit the NEET 2025 website, or click here for NEET admit card download link
- Click on the link indicating the NEET 2025 Admit Card download under the 'Candidate Activity' section
- Enter the NEET 2025 Application Number and Date of Birth
- Enter the Security Pin
- Download the NEET 2025 Admit Card
- Take multiple printouts
LIVE UPDATE
NEET 2025 Admit Card Live Updates
- 5:41 PM IST• 30 Apr 2025
What to do In Case of Discrepancy in NEET 2025 Admit Card?
Students must carefully review all of the information contained on their NEET UG admit card 2025 and notify the authorities as soon as possible if they discover any errors. Students may contact the NTA or NEET 2025 helpdesk to resolve their concerns.
- 5:24 PM IST• 30 Apr 2025
How to Correct Errors in NEET Admit Card?
Students have to contact the authorities in case of discrepancies in NEET 2025 admit card. NTA, the exam conducting body shall be contacted if there is any mistake in the hall ticket.
- 5:08 PM IST• 30 Apr 2025
Why I am unable to download NEET 2025 admit card?
There are chances that the NEET admit card 2025 website is unable to load properly due to massive traffic on the website. Hence, students are suggested to wait for sometimes and then try again to download admit card of NEET UG 2025.
- 4:55 PM IST• 30 Apr 2025
Can I get NEET admit card 2025 in offline mode?
No, NEET UG 2025 admit card is only available in online mode, and no candidate will get a hard copy of their hall ticket or admit card by email under any circumstances.
- 4:43 PM IST• 30 Apr 2025
Details to Check in NEET Admit Card 2025
Students have to carefully check the following details in the NEET hall ticket:
- Candidate Name
- Candidate Roll Number
- Candidate Photograph (as uploaded during the application process)
- Candidate Signature
- NEET 2025 Application Number
- Father's Name
- Gender
- Date of Birth
- Category
- State of Eligibility
- PWD Status
- Scribe Requirement Status
- Disability Type
- NEET 2025 application number
- Date of Birth
- Security Code or Captcha
- 4:29 PM IST• 30 Apr 2025
NEET Admit Card 2025: Credentials Required to Download Hall Ticket
Students are required to have the following credentials to download admit card:
- Application Number
- Password
- 4:19 PM IST• 30 Apr 2025
NEET 2025 Admit Card Release Date
NTA has released the NEET UG 2025 admit card on its official website. The authorities have released the hall ticket today i.e. April 30, 2025. The authorities have earlier mentioned that the hall ticket will be announced by May 1, 2025. Now, students can download the admit card from the official website neet.nta.nic.in using their allotted credentials.
- 4:09 PM IST• 30 Apr 2025
direct link to download NEET 2025 admit card
NTA has activated the NEET UG 2025 admit card download link at the official website. Students who are willing to appear for the entrance examination can now download their hall tickets from NTA official website. The link to download NEET admit card 2025 is activated at neet.nta.nic.in.
- 4:00 PM IST• 30 Apr 2025
NEET 2025 Admit Card Released
NTA has released the NEET 2025 admit card on April 30, 2025, four days ahead of the exam day.
Also Read: NEET 2025 Admit Card Released @neet.nta.nic.in; Direct Link, Steps to Download Hall Ticket
- 3:15 PM IST• 30 Apr 2025
What if NTA does not send the Rectified NEET 2025 admit card to candidates before the exam day?
In case NTA does not send the updated or rectified NEET admit card 2025 till the day of the exam, candidates should not fret about it. They should carry the issued NEET 2025 hall ticket to the centre along with a printout of their email sent to NTA so that the test centre authorities do not bar them from entering the exam hall.
- 2:12 PM IST• 30 Apr 2025
How to Rectify Wrong Information on NEET 2025 Admit Card?
In case there is wrong information on the NEET 2025 admit card, candidates must send an email to NTA at neetug2025@nta.ac.in with the corrections to be made on the admit card. They must also attach valid documents or proof to substantiate the information.
- 1:11 PM IST• 30 Apr 2025
What is the gap between the release of NEET city intimation slip and admit card?
Based on past few years' trends, NTA releases the NEET admit card around a week to four days after the NEET city intimation slip.
- 12:16 PM IST• 30 Apr 2025
Past year trends of NEET 2025 city intimation slip vis-a-vis admit card release
The table below brings the past years' trends followed by NTA in terms of releasing the NEET city allotment slip and NEET admit card.
NEET City Intimation Slip
NEET Admit Card
NEET Exam Date
April 23, 2025
By May 1, 2025
May 4, 2025
April 24, 2024
May 1, 2024
May 5, 2024
April 28, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 7, 2023
June 29, 2022
July 12, 2022
July 17, 2022
August 20, 2021
September 6, 2021
September 12, 2021
August 21, 2020
August 26, 2020
September 13, 2020
- 11:37 AM IST• 30 Apr 2025
How to Retrieve Forgotten NEET 2025 Application Password?
Once the NEET registration process is completed and the login credentials are generated, candidates are advised to save and preserve those for future usage. In case candidates are unable to login, they should first check whether the NEET application number, password and security pin or captcha entered are correct or not. In case either of the information is wrong, it will not be possible to login. In that case, they have to click on the Forgot Your Password or Forgot Your Application tabs and retrieve it either through Security Question or through Reset Link sent to their registered email address. In case of retrieving the NEET application number, they have to enter their names, email addresses and Security PINs and submit. The application number will be sent to their registered email address.
- 10:22 AM IST• 30 Apr 2025
How to Retrieve a Forgotten NEET Registration Number?
Retrieving the NEET registration number is a four-step process. Though the process is easy, candidates were advised to note the number carefully and not rely on this method.
- Go to the official website of NTA NEET.
- Click on “Forgot Registration Number”.
- Enter the following details: Name, mother’s name, father’s name, category, date of birth, and security pin.
- The registration number will be displayed on the screen.
- Copy the number and use it to download the admit card.
- 9:15 AM IST• 30 Apr 2025
NEET 2025 Exam Day Instructions
The following instructions must be followed during the NEET 2025 exam day.
- The candidate must reach the Centre well in advance by 11:00 AM.
- No candidate shall be permitted to enter the Centre after the Gate Closing- Time (01:30 PM).
- No candidate shall be permitted to leave the Examination Room/Hall before the end of the examination
- Candidates are advised to verify the location of the examination venue, at least a day in advance so that they do not face any problem on the day of examination.
- Candidates are advised to bring the updated copy of their Aadhaar Card to the centre.
- Candidates will be permitted to carry only the following items with them into the examination venue:
a) A personal transparent water bottle.
b) Additional photograph same as uploaded on Application Form, to be pasted on Attendance Sheet.
c) Admit Card (to be issued separately) along with Self Declaration (Undertaking) with Postcard size photograph affixed on the designated space downloaded from the NTA website (a clear printout on A4 size paper) duly filled in
d) PwD Certificate and Scribe-related documents, if applicable. - Candidates are NOT allowed to carry any personal belongings including electronic devices, mobile phones, and other banned/ prohibited items listed in the Information Bulletin to the Examination Centre. Examination Officials will not be responsible for the safe keep of personal belongings and there will be no facility at the centre to keep the belongings.
- All candidates shall be under CCTV surveillance during the examination.
- 8:42 AM IST• 30 Apr 2025
NEET 2025 Exam Mode
NEET 2025 will be conducted in a paper-pencil-based mode or offline mode. NTA has stated, "As decided by National Medical Commission, it is informed that the NEET (UG) 2025 shall be conducted in Pen and Paper mode (OMR based) in Single day and Single Shift.”
- 6:36 AM IST• 30 Apr 2025
NEET 2025 Exam Cities and Language Options
The following table brings the list of NEET 2025 exam centres as per the language of question papers.
Language
Availability in the NEET exam centres
English
All NEET exam cities/ centres
Hindi
All NEET exam cities/ centres
Urdu
All NEET exam cities/ centres
Marathi
All NEET exam centres in Maharashtra
Bengali
All NEET exam centres in West Bengal
Gujarati
All NEET exam centres in Gujarat, Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Tamil
All NEET exam centres in Tamil Nadu
Telugu
All NEET exam centres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Kannada
All NEET exam centres in Karnataka
Odiya
All NEET exam centres in Odisha
Assamese
All NEET exam centres in Assam
Punjabi
All NEET exam centres in Punjab, Chandigarh and Delhi
Malayalam
All NEET exam centres in Kerala and Lakshadweep
- 4:34 AM IST• 30 Apr 2025
Credentials Required to Download NEET Admit Card
Candidates have to enter the following details on the exam website to download the NEET city allotment slip 2025.
- NEET 2025 Application Number
- NEET 2025 Password
- Captcha
- 2:22 AM IST• 30 Apr 2025
Is NEET City Allotment Slip a mandatory document for the exam day?
No, the NEET city allotment slip is not a mandatory document to be carried to the NEET 2025 exam centre. It is only to make candidates aware of the exam city.
- 12:22 AM IST• 30 Apr 2025
What is the significance of the NEET Admit Card?
The NEET admit card is a mandatory document to be carried to the exam centre. The NEET 2025 admit card will act as a gate pass or a hall ticket to the exam centre. Without it, candidates will not be allowed entry into the exam hall.
- 11:11 PM IST• 29 Apr 2025
What if I forget to carry NEET 2025 admit card to the exam centre?
If a candidate forgets to carry the NEET admit card 2025, he/she will not be allowed entry inside the exam hall. In such a situation, candidates can ask their family/acquaintances to bring the admit card to the centre if time permits. Otherwise, they can take a printout from a nearby shop or cybercafe, or request the test centre officials to take the printout of the admit card of NEET 2025.
- 10:20 PM IST• 29 Apr 2025
Should the NEET 2025 Admit Card Printout be Coloured?
There is no mandate about printing the NEET 2025 admit card in coloured ink. What is important is that the photograph and signature are clearly visible and the text is legible.
- 9:19 PM IST• 29 Apr 2025
How many copies of NEET 2024 admit card should be taken to the exam centre?
Candidates are advised to carry at least two copies of the NEET 2025 admit card printout. One of the copies will have to be submitted to the invigilator. The other one has to be preserved with the test taker.
- 8:22 PM IST• 29 Apr 2025
What is the validity of the NEET admit card?
The validity of the NEET admit card is one year. Candidates should preserve the admit card of NEET 2025 till the counselling process is over.
- 7:50 PM IST• 29 Apr 2025
NEET 2025 Exam Cities
The total number of NEET 2025 exam cities is 566. The total number of NEET 2025 exam cities in India is 552, and that in other countries is 14. Last year, the total number of NEET exam cities in India was 557. This year, five cities have been removed from the list.
- 7:10 PM IST• 29 Apr 2025
Difference Between NEET City Slip and Admit Card
The NEET city allotment slip is not the same as the NEET admit card. While the NEET city intimation slip only informs candidates about the exam city and the state, the NEET admit card mentions the exact name and address of the NEET exam centre allotted to candidates.
Apart from this, the admit card of NEET also carries the exam day instructions and guidelines, and the Self Declaration Undertaking, which must be filled and signed by candidates. The NEET admit card also carries fields for parents', candidates' and invigilators' signatures. While parents' signatures have to be made on the document in advance, candidates and invigilators have to sign during the exam.
Last but not least, the NEET admit card is a mandatory document to be carried to the exam centre, without which candidates will not be allowed to appear for the exam. On the other hand, it is not mandatory to carry the NEET city allotment slip to the exam centre or for further events such as counselling or institute reporting.
- 6:47 PM IST• 29 Apr 2025
Information Carried on NEET 2025 City Allotment Slip
The following information are carried on the NEET 2025 city allotment slip:
- NEET 2025 Application Number
- Candidate Name
- Father’s Name
- Gender
- Category
- PwD Status
- Scribe Requirement
- Medium of the NEET 2025 question paper
- Date of Examination
- Timing of Examination
- NEET Exam City
- State of Examination
- Candidate Photograph and Signature
- Exam day instructions
- 6:24 PM IST• 29 Apr 2025
How to Download NEET City Intimation Slip 2025
Candidates will have to follow the steps given below to download the NEET 2025 exam city intimation slip.
- Visit the official website of NEET 2025 – neet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the ‘Download NEET UG 2025 City Intimation Slip’ tab under the Candidate Activity section
- Enter your NEET 2025 application number and password
- Download the NEET 2025 city allotment slip
- Save the PDF till the NEET 2025 admit card is released
- 6:05 PM IST• 29 Apr 2025
NEET 2025 Syllabus PDF Download
Download the NEET 2025 syllabus PDF here.
Download NTA syllabus for NEET 2025 PDF.
- 5:45 PM IST• 29 Apr 2025
NEET 2025 Syllabus
The subject-wise syllabus is given below.
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Physics & Measurement
Physical Chemistry
Basic Concepts of Chemistry
Diversity in Living World
Kinematics
Structure of Atom
Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants
Laws of Motion
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Cell Structure and Function
Work, Energy & Power
Chemical Thermodynamics
Plant Physiology
Rotational Motion
Solutions
Human Physiology
Gravitation
Equilibrium
Reproduction
Properties of Solids and Liquids
Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry
Genetics and Evolution
Thermodynamics
Chemical Kinetics
Biology and Human Welfare
Kinetic Theory of Gases
Inorganic Chemistry
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
Biotechnology and Its Applications
Oscillations and Waves
p-Block Elements
Ecology and Environment
Electrostatics
d- and f- Block Elements
Current Electricity
Coordination Compounds
Magnetic Effects of Current & Magnetism
Organic Chemistry
Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds
Electromagnetic Inductions & Alternating Currents
Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry
Electromagnetic Waves
Hydrocarbons
Optics
Organic Compounds Containing Halogens
Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen
Atoms and Nuclei
Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
Electronic Devices
Biomolecules
Experimental Skills
Principles Related to Practical Chemistry
- 5:22 PM IST• 29 Apr 2025
Is NEET 2025 Syllabus Changed?
Last year, the NEET syllabus underwent major changes. Several topics from each of the three subjects were removed. On the other hand, a few topics were added to each of the subjects as well. But this year, the exam syllabus
- 5:03 PM IST• 29 Apr 2025
Number of NEET 2025 Exam Centres
The total number of NEET exam centres in 2025 is likely to be around 5,000, which will be located in over 557 cities across India and abroad.
- 4:52 PM IST• 29 Apr 2025
NEET 2025 Exam Overview
The following table brings the NEET 2025 overview or the highlights of the exam.
Particulars
Details
Exam Name
National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET)
Conducting Body
National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Level
Undergraduate (UG) Exam at National Level
Exam Frequency
Once a year
Total Registrations
25 lakh approx. (NEET 2024)
Exam Mode
Offline or Paper Pencil Based Test (PBT)
Courses Offered Through NEET UG
MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing, BAMS, BVSC & AH
Exam Fees
INR 1,700 (General), 1,600 (OBC), 1,000 (Reserved category candidates), 9,500 (Foreign nationals)
Exam Duration and Timing
3 hours
2 PM to 5 PM (IST)
Number of Subjects and Total Marks
Physics (180 marks), Chemistry (180 marks), Biology (360 marks): Total Marks - 720
Total Questions
180
Marking Scheme
+4 for each correct answer
-1 for each incorrect answer
Number of Exam Cities
557 (India)
14 (Abroad)
Language/Medium of Paper
13 Languages - English, Hindi, Bengali, Urdu, Assamese, Gujarati, Marathi, Odia, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, Punjabi and Telugu
Accepting Colleges
Total Number of Seats
MBBS - 1,17,950 BDS - 27,868 BAMS - 52,720 BVSc & AH - 603
NEET Helpline Numbers
011-69227700, 011-40759000
Email: neetug2025@@nta.ac.in
NEET Official Website
www.neet.nta.nic.in - 4:33 PM IST• 29 Apr 2025
Last Entry to NEET 2025 Exam Centre
The entry gates will close exactly at 1.30 PM, half an hour before the commencement of the NEET 2025 exam, which is at 2 PM as per the Indian Standard Time (IST).
- 4:16 PM IST• 29 Apr 2025
NEET 2025 Candidates to be Under CCTV Surveillance on Exam Day
The NEET 2025 exam centres will be under CCTV surveillance. During the exam hours, candidates would be recorded while taking the test.
- 3:55 PM IST• 29 Apr 2025
Is it necessary for parents to sign on NEET 2025 admit card?
No, candidates' parents need not sign on the NEET 2025 admit card. Although earlier it was important for parents to sign, last year, the parents' signature field was removed.
- 2:57 PM IST• 29 Apr 2025
Is it mandatory to paste coloured photograph on the application form or NEET 2025 admit card?
No, it is not mandatory to paste coloured photographs on the NEET application form or the NEET 2025 admit card. According to NTA, the photographs (postcard and passport-sized) should be either black and white or coloured, but either way, they should be clear and visible. But for a better impression and clarity, it is best to paste a coloured photograph on the NEET admit card 2025.
- 2:44 PM IST• 29 Apr 2025
What to do In Case of Discrepancy in NEET 2025 Admit Card?
Students must carefully check all the details mentioned in the NEET UG admit card 2025 and inform the authorities at the earliest in case of any wrong information in their hall ticket. Students can contact the NTA or NEET 2025 helpline and get their issues resolved.
- 2:29 PM IST• 29 Apr 2025
Types of Errors to be Checked on the NEET Admit Card 2025
The NEET 2025 admit card may have the following types of mistakes, which candidates must carefully scrutinise:
- Name as a whole or printing/spelling mistake
- Application Number may be different
- Photograph or signature may be of someone else's
- Personal information such as gender, category, date of birth or PWBD status may be different
- The medium of the NEET question paper may be different.
- 2:12 PM IST• 29 Apr 2025
NEET 2025 Exam Centre Instructions
Candidates need to follow the instructions given below at the NEET 2025 exam centre:
- Candidates have to report to the NEET exam centre at the 'reporting time' mentioned on the admit card.
- The last entry into the NEET 2025 exam centre hall will be at 1.30 pm.
- They should not carry prohibited items such as geometry/ pencil box, calculator, log table, slide ruler, any paper or textual material, bags, electronic items, mobile phones, etc.
- Test-takers are not allowed to carry any eatables inside the NEET exam centre. However, diabetic students are allowed to carry fruits/ sugar tablets.
- Candidates should leave the NEET test centre one by one and must wait for their turn to avoid crowding outside the centre
- Candidates are also advised to visit the NEET exam centre 2025 a day before the examination to avoid delays on the exam day and to get familiar with the location.
- 1:48 PM IST• 29 Apr 2025
List of Documents to be Carried to NEET 2025 Centre
Candidates will have to carry the following documents to the NEET 2024 exam centre:
- NEET 2024 Admit Card along with a passport-size photograph affixed on it;
- One passport-size photograph is to be affixed to the Attendance Sheet.
- Valid Original Identity proof and PwBD certificate, if applicable.
- One Post Card Size (4”X6”) colour photograph with a white background should be pasted on the Self Declaration Undertaking or proforma downloaded with the NEET Admit Card 2024 and should be handed over to the Invigilator at the centre.
Note: Candidates who will not bring the downloaded proforma with a postcard-size (4”X6”) photograph pasted and one passport-size photograph will not be allowed to sit in the examination which shall lead to his/her disqualification.
- 1:32 PM IST• 29 Apr 2025
List of Photo Identity Cards Accepted at NEET Exam Centres
The following photo identity cards or identity proofs will be accepted at the NEET 2025 exam centres:
- Voter ID Card
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport
- Driving License
- PAN Card
- Ration Card
- Class 12 Admit Card with photograph
- PwBD certificate issued by the Competent Authority, if claiming the relaxation under the PwBD category.
Candidates must ensure that they bring their original identity card and the date must be valid (in the case of a passport or Driving License).
- 1:17 PM IST• 29 Apr 2025
I have signed on the NEET admit card in advance, by mistake. How can I rectify this?
As per the instructions given by NTA regarding the NEET 2025 admit card, candidates will have to sign on the admit card in the space provided in the presence of the invigilator. In case a candidate signs the admit card in advance, then they should discard it and take another printout of the document and paste the photographs and get it signed by his/her parents. Candidates will have to check the instructions again and follow the Dos and Don’ts carefully to avoid such unwarranted mistakes. Test-takers are advised to keep a couple of extra copies of the NEET admit card along with photographs and pens so that they can use them if they discover that they have signed in advance.
- 12:58 PM IST• 29 Apr 2025
Should I Sign on the NEET 2025 Admit Card?
No, you should not sign on the NEET 2025 admit card in advance. You have to sign only during the exam, in the presence of the invigilator, after his or her instruction.
- 12:13 PM IST• 29 Apr 2025
Can I Request for NEET 2025 Exam Centre Change After Release of Admit Card?
No, NTA will not accept any change in the exam centre once the admit card is released. At present, students are now aware of the exam city details through the city intimation slip. Students have to now make arrangements as per their exam city allocation.
- 12:00 PM IST• 29 Apr 2025
NEET Admit Card 2025: Helpline Number
In case any candidate finds discrepancy in their admit card, they have to contact NTA at the below provided contact number. However, applicants can also mail their query at the below mentioned email address.
- Phone numbers - 011-40759000, 011-69227700
- Email - neetug2025@nta.ac.in
- 11:39 AM IST• 29 Apr 2025
Can I get NEET admit card 2025 in offline mode?
No, NTA will only release the admit card of NEET UG 2025 in online mode. No hard copy or hall ticket in offline mode will be made available to any student under any circumstances.
- 11:19 AM IST• 29 Apr 2025
NEET Admit Card 2025: Details to Check in Hall Ticket
Students have to carefully check the following details in NEET hall ticket 2025:
- NEET Question Paper Medium
- Date of Exam
- Gate Closing Time of Exam
- Test Centre Number
- Reporting/Entry Time
- Test Centre Address (Venue of Test)
- Timing of Test
- Test Centre Name
- Exam Day Instructions
- 11:15 AM IST• 29 Apr 2025
Total Number of MBBS Seats in India
There are a total of 1,17,950 MBBS seats offered across medical colleges in India.
- 11:04 AM IST• 29 Apr 2025
Courses Are Offered Through NEET
NEET is the gateway to admission for medical and allied courses such as MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing, BAMS, BUMS, BHMS and BSMS.
- 10:53 AM IST• 29 Apr 2025
Is the NEET 2025 Admit Card Out Yet?
No, the NEET admit card is not been released yet. It will be out on or before May 1, 2025.
- 10:40 AM IST• 29 Apr 2025
Can I Request NTA to Change the Centre After Release of NEET 2025 Admit Card?
No, NTA will not change the allotted NEET exam centre after the release of the NEET 2025 admit card. Candidates have to visit the slated NEET 2025 exam centre to appear for the exam.
- 10:28 AM IST• 29 Apr 2025
Will I receive NEET 2025 admit card through email?
No, NTA will not send the NEET 2025 admit card through email. Candidates have to download it by visiting the official website and logging in with their registration credentials.
- 10:12 AM IST• 29 Apr 2025
NEET 2025 Official Website
The NEET 2025 official website is www.neet.nta.nic.in. Last year, the URL was www.neetonline.in, which has changed this year. Apart from this, students should also visit the NTA website, www.nta.nic.in, for regular updates.
- 9:55 AM IST• 29 Apr 2025
Changes Introduced in NEET 2025 Exam Pattern
Here is an overview of the changes introduced in the NEET exam pattern and structure 2025, which reverted to the pattern and structure of pre-pandemic times.- Removal of Optional Questions: Till last year, there were 20 optional questions, five in each subject. This year, the optional questions have been removed, making all 180 questions compulsory to attempt.
- Reduction in Duration: The total duration of the NEET exam till last year was 200 minutes or three hours and 20 minutes. Now the extra time of 20 minutes has been removed, making the total duration three hours or 180 minutes.
- Removal of Sectional Bifurcation: Each subject was divided into two sections, Section A and Section B, till last year. While Section A carried 35 questions, Section B had 15 questions, out of which five were optional questions in Section B. This year, there is no sectional bifurcation, and each subject carries a single section of 45 compulsory questions.
- 9:42 AM IST• 29 Apr 2025
NEET 2025 Exam Pattern
The following table brings the NEET 2025 exam pattern and structure.
Subject
Number of Questions
Marks
Physics
45
180
Chemistry
45
180
Botany
45
180
Zoology
45
180
Total
180
720
- 9:25 AM IST• 29 Apr 2025
NEET 2025 Exam Day Timing
The following table brings the NEET exam timetable, or the exam day event-wise timings.
NEET Exam Day Events NEET Exam Day Timings NEET 2025 Exam Timing 2 PM to 5 PM NEET 2025 Exam Centre Entry Begins 11.00 AM NEET 2025 Exam Centre Last Entry 1.30 PM Sitting on the Exam Hall 1.15 PM Announcement of Important Instructions by Invigilators 1.15 PM to 1.30 PM Distribution of NEET 2025 Test Booklet 1.45 PM Writing of particulars on the NEET Test Booklet 1.50 PM - 9:14 AM IST• 29 Apr 2025
NEET 2025 Exam Centre Entry Gates to Open Three Hours in Advance
Unlike previous years, when the NEET exam centre gates were opened two hours in advance, this year, it will open three hours in advance, i.e. 11 AM. NTA has stated, “The Examination Centre will be opened three (03) hours before the commencement of the test. No candidate shall be allowed to enter the Examination Centre after 1:30 pm. Therefore, candidates must ensure that they leave home well in advance, considering all facts like traffic, location of the Centre, weather conditions, etc. Candidates are expected to take their seats immediately after the opening of the Examination Hall.” However, the time to close the exam centre gate has remained the same, which is 1.30 PM.
- 8:57 AM IST• 29 Apr 2025
NEET 2025 Exam Timing
NEET 2025 will be conducted from 2 PM to 5 PM, as per Indian Standard Time (IST). Till last year, the total duration was 200 minutes or 3 hours and 20 minutes. This year, the duration has been reduced by 20 minutes.
- 8:42 AM IST• 29 Apr 2025
NEET 2025 Exam Languages
NEET 2025 will be conducted in 13 languages, which are English, Hindi, Bengali, Urdu, Assamese, Gujarati, Marathi, Odia, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, Punjabi and Telugu.
- 8:24 AM IST• 29 Apr 2025
Has the NEET Registrations Reduced this Year?
Some media reports are suggesting that this year, the total number of NEET registrations received is 23 lakh, which is approximately 1 lakh less than last year. However, there is no official confirmation on this.
- 8:12 AM IST• 29 Apr 2025
Changes introduced in NEET 2025
This year, several changes have been introduced in NEET, which are listed below.
- Change in NEET 2025 exam pattern
- Change in NEET 2025 exam cities and the number of city selections
- NEET 2025 official website URL
- Tie-breaking criteria
- Documents required for the application process
- Duration between NEET exam centre opening and exam commencement has increased.
Also Read: NEET 2025 List of Major Changes Introduced
- 7:45 AM IST• 29 Apr 2025
NEET 2025 Helpline Details
In case of any difficulty during NEET 2025 correction window or any other stages, candidates are advised to contact NTA in the given contact details:
- Phone numbers - 011-40759000, 011-69227700
- Email - neetug2025@nta.ac.in
- 6:42 AM IST• 29 Apr 2025
NEET 2025 Exam Centres and Language Options
The following table brings the list of NEET 2025 exam centres as per the language of the question papers.
Language
Availability in the NEET exam centres
English
All NEET exam cities/ centres
Hindi
All NEET exam cities/ centres
Urdu
All NEET exam cities/ centres
Marathi
All NEET exam centres in Maharashtra
Bengali
All NEET exam centres in West Bengal
Gujarati
All NEET exam centres in Gujarat, Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Tamil
All NEET exam centres in Tamil Nadu
Telugu
All NEET exam centres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Kannada
All NEET exam centres in Karnataka
Oriya
All NEET exam centres in Odisha
Assamese
All NEET exam centres in Assam
Punjabi
All NEET exam centres in Punjab, Chandigarh and Delhi
Malayalam
All NEET exam centres in Kerala and Lakshadweep
- 5:35 AM IST• 29 Apr 2025
NEET 2025 Exam Cities
NEET 2025 exam centres will be located in 552 cities across India and 14 cities outside India. The total number of NEET exam cities is 566.
- 4:24 AM IST• 29 Apr 2025
NEET 2025 Exam Day
The NEET 2025 exam will be conducted on Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 2 PM to 5 PM.
- 3:33 AM IST• 29 Apr 2025
Did NTA Extend or Reopen NEET 2025 Application Window?
No, NTA did not extend or reopen the NEET 2025 application window. The NEET 2025 application process was conducted from February 7 to March 7, 2025.
- 2:12 AM IST• 29 Apr 2025
How Many Candidates Have Applied for NEET 2025?
Last year, over 24 lakh candidates had applied for NEET. As per reports and speculations, the number of NEET 2025 registrations may be lower than last year. However, NTA has not released any official statement about it.
- 1:10 AM IST• 29 Apr 2025
Can I request to change my NEET 2024 exam centre after the admit card is released?
No, once the NEET 2024 admit card is released, it will not be possible to change the exam centre allotted to candidates. NTA will try its best to allot the centre in the city of their preference. By now, candidates have also been informed about the city where the centre would be located through the advance intimation of the exam city. In case the city is not as per their preference, they are suggested to contact the NTA Helpline in advance to get the city changed. However, NTA will not change the exam city or centre under any circumstances.
- 11:58 PM IST• 28 Apr 2025
NEET 2025 Important Dates
The following table brings the NEET 2025 important dates.
Events
Dates
NEET 2025 application process
February 7, 2025, to March 7, 2025 (11.50 PM)
NEET 2025 application correction window
March 9, 2025, to March 11, 2025
Release of NEET 2025 city intimation slip
April 23, 2025
Release of NEET 2025 admit card
By May 1, 2025
NEET 2025 Exam Date
May 4, 2025 (2 PM to 5 PM)
NEET 2025 result declaration
By June 14, 2025
- 11:46 PM IST• 28 Apr 2025
How to Retrieve Forgotten NEET 2025 Password
In case candidates are unable to login, they should first check whether the NEET application number, password and security pin or captcha entered are correct or not. In case either of the information is wrong, it will not be possible to login. In that case, they have to click on the Forgot Password tab and retrieve it either through the Security Question or through the Reset Link sent to their registered email address. In case of retrieving the NEET application number, they have to enter their names, email address and the Security Pin and submit. The application number will be sent to their registered email address.
- 11:38 PM IST• 28 Apr 2025
NEET Admit Card Release Date Trends
The table below brings the previous years' dates of the NEET hall ticket release date.
Year Exam Date NEET Admit Card Release Date 2025 04-May-2025
By 01-May-2025
2024 05-May-2024
23-Jun-2024 (retest)
02-May-2024
20-Jun-2024
2023 07-May-2023 04-May-2023 2022 17-July-2022 12-Jul-2022 2021 12-Sep-2021 06-Sep-2021 2020 13-Sep-2020 26-Aug-2020 2019 05-May-2019 15-Apr-2019 2018 06-May-2018 17-Apr-2018 - 11:20 PM IST• 28 Apr 2025
How to Retrieve NEET 2025 Application Number
In case a candidate has forgotten the NEET 2025 application number, he/she has to follow the process given below to retrieve it:
- Visit the official website of NTA NEET - neet.nta.nic.in
- Click on “Forgot Registration Number”.
- Enter Name, mother’s name, father’s name, category, date of birth, and security pin.
- The NEET registration number will be available on the screen.
- 11:02 PM IST• 28 Apr 2025
What if NTA does not send the Rectified NEET 2025 admit card to candidates before the exam day?
In case NTA does not send the updated or rectified NEET admit card 2025 till the day of the exam, candidates should not fret about it. They should carry the issued NEET 2025 hall ticket to the centre along with a printout of their email sent to NTA so that the test centre authorities do not bar them from entering the exam hall.
- 10:14 PM IST• 28 Apr 2025
Information Carried on the NEET Admit Card 2025
The following information are carried on the NEET 2025 admit card:
- Name of the candidate
- NEET 2025 roll number
- NEET registration number
- Date and time of the examination
- Father’s name
- Mother’s name
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Category/ Sub-category
- Address
- Medium (Language) of the examination
- Name and address of the NEET 2025 exam centre
- Candidate photograph
- Candidate signature
- Exam day instructions and guidelines
- Self-Declaration Undertaking
- 9:58 PM IST• 28 Apr 2025
Is it mandatory to paste coloured photograph on the application form or NEET 2025 admit card?
No, it is not mandatory to paste coloured photographs on the NEET application form or the NEET 2025 admit card. According to NTA, the photographs (postcard and passport-sized) should be either black and white or coloured, but either way, they should be clear and visible. But for a better impression and clarity, it is best to paste a coloured photograph on the NEET admit card 2025.
- 9:47 PM IST• 28 Apr 2025
What if there is a server error while downloading the NEET 2025 admit card?
After releasing the NEET 2025 admit card, candidates may face server errors due to a large number of visitors to the website. It is advised not to lose patience and keep trying. They may also try to open the website on an incognito window. If it still does not work, they should contact NTA on its Helpline Numbers or send an email on weekdays, between 10 AM and 5 PM.
- 9:38 PM IST• 28 Apr 2025
How to Download NEET 2025 Admit Card in Case of Lack of Internet Connection?
Candidates who do not have access to the internet or printers could download the admit card for NEET 2025 from a nearby Common Services Centre (CSC). The CSCs are spread across the country and charge a nominal fee for the services provided. There are more than 2.5 lakh CSCs in India and the numbers are increasing every year. To locate the nearest CSC, go to www.csc.gov.in.
- 9:27 PM IST• 28 Apr 2025
NEET 2025 City Intimation Slip Release Date
The NEET 2025 city intimation slip was released on April 23, 2025. NTA had announced that the document would be released by April 26, 2025, and it was released three days before the anticipated date.
- 9:18 PM IST• 28 Apr 2025
NEET Admit Card Postcard Size Photo
A postcard-size photo has to be pasted on the NEET 2025 admit card of 4"x6" dimension. The photo must be coloured and the same as that uploaded during the application process.
- 8:54 PM IST• 28 Apr 2025
NTA Launches Platform to Report Suspicious Claims on NEET 2025
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has introduced a dedicated platform for candidates to report suspicious claims, aiming to ensure a fair and transparent examination process. The initiative has been taken as a response to last year's NEET question paper leak and other controversies. The platform, accessible at https://t.co/IqF6r9nnke, allows candidates to report three types of suspicious activities: unauthorised website activities, social media accounts claiming access to the NEET UG 2025 paper, and impersonation or fake officials. The reporting window remains open until 5:00 PM IST on May 4, 2025, aligning with the exam date to ensure prompt action.
Also Read: NEET UG 2025 Exam: NTA Launches Platform to Report Suspicious Claims Amid Ongoing Preparations
- 8:47 PM IST• 28 Apr 2025
Types of Errors to be Checked on the NEET Admit Card 2025
The NEET 2024 admit card may have the following types of mistakes which candidates must carefully scrutinise:
- Name as a whole or printing/spelling mistake
- Application Number may be different
- Photograph or signature may be of someone else's
- Personal information such as gender, category, date of birth or PWBD status may be different
- The medium of the NEET 2024 question paper may be different.
- 8:38 PM IST• 28 Apr 2025
Should the NEET 2025 Admit Card Printout be Colour or Black and White?
There is no specific instruction regarding the printout colour scheme. However, candidates are advised to take a coloured printout of the NEET 2025 admit card for better clarity and viewing purpose.
- 8:25 PM IST• 28 Apr 2025
NEET 2025 Helpline Timings
The NEET 2025 Helpline Numbers or telephone numbers will be available to take calls between Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 5 PM. Emails can be written at any time of the day or week.
- 8:12 PM IST• 28 Apr 2025
NEET 2025 Helpline Number and Email
In case of any rectification requirement on NEET 2025 admit card, candidates are advised to contact NTA in the given contact details:
- Phone numbers - 011-40759000, 011-69227700
- Email - neetug2025@nta.ac.in
- 8:01 PM IST• 28 Apr 2025
How to Correct Errors in NEET 2025 Admit Card?
In case there is wrong information in terms of personal details, which varies from the photo identity card, then it must be corrected to avoid any inconvenience on the day of the exam. For this, they need to send the NEET 2025 admit card and the original details along with the valid documents to NTA. Regular follow-ups have to be done till the time the rectified admit card of NEET 2025 is issued.
- 7:40 PM IST• 28 Apr 2025
Possible Errors in NEET 2025 Admit Card
The NEET 2025 admit card may have the following types of mistakes which candidates must check carefully:
- Name as a whole or printing/spelling mistake
- Application Number may be different
- Photograph or signature may be of someone else's
- Personal information such as gender, category, date of birth or PWBD status may be different
- The medium of the NEET 2025 question paper may be different.
- 7:23 PM IST• 28 Apr 2025
What After Downloading the NEET 2025 Admit Card?
After downloading the NEET 2025 admit card or hall ticket, candidates should check the following:
- NEET 2025 exam centre
- Accuracy of the personal information on the NEET 2025 admit card
- Photograph and signature on the NEET admit card
- Exam day instructions and guidelines
- Take multiple printouts
- Post photographs and left-hand thumb impression.
- 7:15 PM IST• 28 Apr 2025
How Will I Come to Know About the Release of NEET Admit Card 2025?
NTA will not intimate candidates separately about the NEET 2025 Admit Card release. They have to keep a check on the NTA and the NEET 2025 official websites to track the release of the NEET hall ticket 2025.
- 7:02 PM IST• 28 Apr 2025
Less Than a Week Left For NEET 2025 Exam
As many as six days are left for the NEET 2025 exam. Candidates are now busy in last minute preparation and tracking the NEET 2025 admit card.
- 6:50 PM IST• 28 Apr 2025
Information Required to Download NEET 2025 Admit Card
The following information or credentials have to be entered to download the NEET 2025 admit card:
- NEET 2025 Application Number
- NEET 2025 Password or Date of Birth
- Captcha
- 6:38 PM IST• 28 Apr 2025
At What Time Will NTA release the NEET 2025 Admit Card?
There is no specific timing for releasing the NEET 2025 admit card. Based on previous years' trends, NTA may release it by late evening or early morning hours.
- 6:25 PM IST• 28 Apr 2025
What is the Mode of Getting NEET 2025 Admit Card?
The NEET 2025 admit card will be available only in online mode. Candidates will not be able to get it in hard copy or offline mode, or NTA will not send it through post.
- 6:17 PM IST• 28 Apr 2025
Direct Link to Download NEET 2025 Admit Card
The direct link to download the NEET 2025 admit card will be available once the document is released. Candidates have to click on the link under Candidate Activity to fetch the NEET admit card once it is made live by NTA.
- 6:10 PM IST• 28 Apr 2025
List of NEET 2025 Exam Cities Outside India
The list of NEET 2025 exam cities located outside India are as follows:
Country
NEET 2025 Exam City
Kuwait
Kuwait City
United Arab Emirates
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi
Thailand
Bangkok
Srilanka
Colombo
Qatar
Doha
Nepal
Kathmandu
Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur
Nigeria
Lagos
Bahrain
Manama
Oman
Muscat
Saudi Arabia
Riyadh
United Arab Emirates
Sharjah
Singapore
Singapore
- 5:56 PM IST• 28 Apr 2025
List of Cities Removed from NEET 2025 Exam Cities List
This year, five cities have been removed from the list of NEET exam cities. These cities, and the states are Surampelam (Andhra Pradesh), Deoghar (Madhya Pradesh), Basar (Arunachal Pradesh), Mamit (Mizoram) and Kiphrie (Nagaland). As you can see, three out of five cities are located in the north-east states, and one each is located in Central India and South India.
- 5:48 PM IST• 28 Apr 2025
NEET 2025 Exam Cities Abroad
The NEET 2025 exam will be conducted in 14 cities abroad. The number of international cities where the NEET exam will be conducted has remained the same as last year.
- 5:40 PM IST• 28 Apr 2025
NEET 2025 Exam Cities in India
The NEET 2025 exam will be conducted in 552 cities across India. The total number of cities has been reduced by five.
- 5:33 PM IST• 28 Apr 2025
NEET 2025 Exam Date
The NEET 2025 exam will be conducted on May 4, 2025, from 2 PM to 5 PM.
The NEET admit card or hall ticket is released online in PDF format. Upon logging in to the official website of NEET 2025 with the registration credentials, candidates will have to click on the tab indicating NEET 2025 admit card download and the document will open in PDF format. To access the file of NEET admit card, candidates must have downloaded Acrobat Reader or similar software on their computer system. Candidates will have to save the document in PDF format and take multiple printouts before the exam day. They must save and preserve both the hardcopy and the softcopy of the NEET 2025 admit card till the admission process is over.
The NEET admit card has to be downloaded online from the official website of the NEET 2025. The details or the information to be entered are given below:
In case candidates forget the credentials or the NEET 2025 application number or password, they will have to click on the Forgot Application Number or Forgot Password tab and retrieve the details.
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The NEET 2025 admit card was released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on April 30, 2025, four days before the exam date. NEET 2025 was held on May 4, 2025.
Prior to the release of the NEET admit card, NTA released the advance intimation of exam city slip on April 23, 2025, a week before releasing the NEET 2025 admit card. The document mentions the city of the NEET exam centre allotted to candidates. Generally, NTA does not release the NEET admit card release date in advance. Candidates have to log in to the NEET website with their registration credentials to download the admit card of NEET 2025.