NEET 2025 Exam Over; Live Updates Question Paper Analysis, Answer Key & Expected Cutoffs

The NEET 2025 exam concludes at 5 PM, three hours after the beginning of the exam. Candidates are asked to stop writing on the question booklet and submit it to the invigilator. 

While NTA is taking utmost care and steps to avoid any unfair means in the NEET 2025 exam, there are certain social media posts which indicate that the NEET 2025 question paper may have been leaked. In such a scenario, NTA, along with the police, would conduct a strict investigation to nab the perpetrators. 

Exactly one hour is left for the NEET 2025 exam to conclude. During the test, the invigilators took candidate attendance by making them sign on the NEET 2025 admit card and attendance sheet, along with pasting the photographs brought by them. 

To ensure utmost security and a spot-free NEET 2025 exam day experience, NTA has allotted NEET 2025 exam centres in government, semi-government and government aided schools or institutes. 

The NEET 2025 exam begins at 2 PM as per Indian Standard Time (IST) in over 5,000 exam centres located in 552 cities in India and 14 cities abroad. 

Exactly one hour is left for the NEET 2025 exam to begin. The exam centre gates will close at 1.30 PM, half an hour before the exam commencement. 

The agency has assured students and the stakeholders that preparations and logistical arrangements have been made in order to conduct the examination fairly and avoid the NEET UG 2025 paper leak case. Besides, after flagging around 1,500 suspicious NEET-UG paper leak claims, NTA has also warned that anyone found guilty of adopting any unfair means will face stringent penalties as per the Prevention of Unfair Means Act. 

Also Read: NEET UG 2025: NTA Issues Alert on Paper Leak Rumours, Misinformation Ahead of May 4 Exam

Candidates are permitted to carry the following items and documents inside the exam hall:

a) A personal transparent water bottle.
b) Additional photograph, same as uploaded on Application Form, to be pasted on the Attendance Sheet.
c) Admit Card along with Self Declaration (Undertaking) with a 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.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and NTA have issued a notice for the immediate suspension of 26 MBBS students found guilty in the NEET UG 2024 paper leak case. Besides, admission of 14 students involved in adopting unfair means for admission has also been cancelled by the authorities.

Also Read: NEET UG Paper Leak Row: 26 MBBS Students Suspended for Malpractice; 14 Debarred

The candidate entry begins at the NEET 2025 exam centres exactly at 11 AM. The security officials cross-check the NEET 2025 admit card with the identity cards and photographs and frisk them with handheld metal detectors before letting them inside the exam centre. 

Around 23 lakh candidates are expected to appear for NEET 2025. NTA has not yet released the exact number. 

NTA and police departments of various states, such as Rajasthan, Bihar, Jharkhand and Haryana, are taking multiple safety and security measures to avoid untoward events on the NEET 2025 exam day such as question paper leak, candidate impersonation, etc.

Finally, the much-awaited day is here. The NEET 2025 exam will be conducted today, from 2 PM to 5 PM in 566 cities across India and abroad. 

The following instructions must be followed during the NEET 2025 exam day.

1. The candidate must reach the Centre well in advance by 11:00 AM.
2. No candidate shall be permitted to enter the Centre after the Gate Closing Time (01:30 PM).
3. No candidate shall be permitted to leave the Examination Room/Hall before the end of the examination
4. Candidates are advised to verify the location of the examination venue at least a day in advance so that they do not face any problems on the day of the examination.
5. Candidates are advised to bring the updated copy of their Aadhaar Card to the centre.
6. 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.
7. 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 safekeeping of personal belongings, and there will be no facility at the centre to keep the belongings.
8. All candidates shall be under CCTV surveillance during the examination.

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).

The important topics in Physics and Chemistry are given in the table below. 

NTA uses AI-based real time analytical tools and technologies to map likely or potential use of unfair means or creating behaviour by candidates at all centres, both during and post NEET 2025 exam.

For the sake of secutity, NTA will keep each and every exam centre and hall under CCTV surveillance and jammers would also be installed.

Regarding the frisking of the female candidates at the NEET 2025 exam centres, NTA has said, "NTA believes in the sanctity and fairness of conducting the examination, however, it also believes in the sensitivity involved in frisking (girl) candidates and will issue comprehensive instructions accordingly to the staff and other officials at the Examination Centres. The frisking of the female candidates will be done inside a closed enclosure by female staff only."

Candidates have to check the allotted exam hall on the basis of their NEET 2025 Roll Number. They must sit on the allotted seat and room only, and sitting anywhere else may cancel their candidature.

The NEET 2025 exam centre's last entry will take place at 1.30 PM, half an hour before the exam commencement. Candidates arriving late to the centre will not be allowed entry. Hence, all test-takers are advised to arrive by 1 PM. 

While it is important to be focused on the NEET 2025 exam, it is important to stay motivated, confident as well as relaxed. Trust your preparation and be confident of cracking the exam with a high score. Indulge in a relaxing activity such as listening to music, meditation, reading your favourite book or motivational quotes, etc. Ensure that you eat light and healthy and sleep early so that you wake up fully energised on the day of the exam. 

A day before the NEET 2025 exam day, candidates should focus only on revision and brushing up on important formulae. On the last day, avoid taking any mock tests or studying a tough chapter. 

The total duration of the NEET 2025 exam is three hours. No extra time will be allotted to candidates unless they lose time due to mismanagement of the exam centre or they belong to the PWD or PWBD categories. 

In case candidates receive a wrong NEET 2025 question paper  medium, they should immediately return the same to the invigilator and ask for the correct question paper medium. They are advised to not solve the incorrect NEET 2025 question paper. 

Candidates should refrain from doing the following on the NEET 2025 exam day:

• Do not sign on the admit card in the absence of the invigilators. 
• Do not carry any barred items as specified on the admit card or in the NEET 2025 information bulletin. 
• Do not get carried away by what others are doing.
• Do not engage in any conversation with the other students seated in the examination hall.
• Do not take any seat which is not assigned to your roll number.
• Do not waste your time on a question if you do not know the answer. Skip to the next question and come back to the difficult ones after you have completed all the other questions.

Candidates are advised to follow the instructions given below on the day of the exam:

• Visit the NEET 2025 exam centre a day before the examination. This will save time on the day of the examination.
• Follow the NEET dress code on the day of the examination. Not following the dress code may lead to losing time.
• Try to reach the exam centre at least an hour before the exam starts. Reaching the exam centre late may cause chaos and confusion.
• Check the pen provided to you on the exam day before the exam starts.
• Keep an eye on the clock. You might end up spending more time on one section if you don’t keep track of time.
• Mark the answers in the OMR sheet carefully.
• Solve the questions that you are confident about first. Come back to those that you feel are difficult/time-consuming in the end.

As NEET 2025 dress codes suggest against wearing closed shoes or footwear, candidates should wear open slippers or sandals. Female candidates can wear low heels but should ideally avoid footwear with buckles or other embellishments. 

Given the strict dress code for NEET 2025 instructed by NTA, the ideal dress code for both male and female candidates should be a light coloured plain t-shirt or top, devoid of any buttons or design, and bottomwear should be elasticated or drawstringed, devoid of any chains or buttons. There should not be any pockets on either the upperwear or the bottomwear. 

To avoid last-minute hassle or confusion related to reaching the NEET 2025 exam centre, candidates must visit the centre a day before the exam, i.e. today. They should check the total duration taken, mode of transport to avail, nearby location and facilities, etc. 

NTA has suggested the following guidelines for filling the NEET 2025 OMR sheet:

• Answers have to be marked using a ballpoint pen, which will be provided in the examination hall
• Changing answers on the OMR sheet is not allowed
• Erasing/ obliterating any information printed on the OMR sheet is a punishable offence
• Rough work should be done on the test booklet only
• A Candidate must not forget to mark the test booklet code on the OMR sheet
• Candidates must ensure that the NEET question paper code matches with that of the OMR sheet.

Here we bring the marking scheme of NEET in detail:

• Each correct answer will be awarded four marks
• One mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer
• No mark will be deducted for the questions which have not been answered
• Questions that have two or more responses marked on the OMR sheet will be considered incorrect, and one mark will be deducted from them

For male candidates appearing for NEET 2025, NTA has stated the following guidelines regarding dress code:

• According to the dress code of NEET for male aspirants, long or full-sleeve shirts/t-shirts are not allowed
• Clothes should be simple and should not have zips, pockets, huge buttons, etc.
• Male aspirants can wear simple trousers/pants without pockets
• Layers of clothing and kurta pyjamas should also be avoided
• Shoes, boots, or any covered footwear are not allowed. Candidates are advised to wear slippers or open-toed sandals

NTA has provided the following dress code guidelines for the NEET 2025 exam day.

• Candidates must be dressed casually and avoid clothes with long sleeves.
• Shoes/boots, etc., will not be permitted. Candidates must instead wear slippers, open-toed sandals with low heels, etc.
• Candidates in customary dress must report to the exam centre by 12:30 pm. It was also mandatory for such candidates to have provided this information while filling the NEET 2025 application form.
• Candidates who are unwell and may need to deviate from the dress code of NEET 2025 must take prior permission from the NTA.

No, candidates will not be provided blank sheets for rough work at the NEET 2025 exam centre. They will have to do rough work on the space provided at the test booklet. 

Yes, candidates will be allowed to take bio-breaks, but not in the first hour and in the last half an hour of the exam, i.e. from 2 PM to 3 PM, and from 4.30 PM to 5 PM. They are advised to visit the restroom of the NEET 2025 exam centre before taking their designated seats at the exam hall. 

After submitting the answer sheets, candidates need to maintain proper discipline and decorum and follow the instructions below while leaving the centre.

• Candidates must remain seated and wait for instructions from the invigilator
• During the exit, invigilators will allow candidates to leave the hall one at a time
• Candidates will have to hand over the duly filed admit card and the OMR sheet to the invigilator on their way out
• Candidates must dispose of their masks and gloves outside the examination centre, pedal push bins will be provided for the same.

The exam authorities will follow the steps given below to ensure the maintenance of safety measures and security protocols at the exam centres, especially to avoid unfair means.

• The NEET 2025 exam hall will be under surveillance through CCTV cameras and equipped with jammers.
• Candidates will be frisked with handheld metal detectors and biometric checks.
• Candidates will not be allowed to take bio-breaks in the first one hour and last half an hour. Invigilators may frisk them physically and biometric attendance will be taken after returning from bio-breaks. 
• NTA uses AI-based real-time analytical tools and technologies to map likely or potential use of unair means.

Candidates appearing for the examination must ensure that they do not have any of the following items with them on the exam day.

• Stationery items such as test-based material (written/printed), papers, notes, Pencil box, pouches, geometry box, pen, scale/ruler, eraser, etc.
• Electronic devices such as calculators, cameras, electronic pens, scanners, etc.
• Accessories such as bags, belts, caps, goggles, wallets, etc.
• Devices used for communication such as mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth, fitness bands, earphones, pagers, etc.
• Any ornaments (both metallic/non-metallic) such as earrings, nose pins, piercings, etc.
• Eatables (packed or home-cooked), thermos, etc.
• Candidates who are suffering from Diabetes can carry sugar tablets, fruits (such as bananas, apples, oranges, etc.) and a transparent water bottle. However, such candidates must have filled in the required information in their NEET 2025 application form.

Candidates will be permitted to carry only the following items with them into the examination venue:
a) A personal transparent water bottle.
b) Additional passport-size photograph, same as uploaded on Application Form, to be pasted on the Attendance Sheet.
c) Admit Card (to be issued separately) along with Self Declaration (Undertaking) with a 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.

The following table brings the exam day events and their timings so that candidates can plan their timing and travel accordingly.

Candidates are advised to follow the instructions below regarding NEET 2025 admit card:

1. He/she must take out a coloured printout of the NEET 2025 admit card
2. A recent postcard-sized photograph (4”x6”) has to be pasted in the space provided
3. A recent passport-sized photograph (same as uploaded on the NEET 2025 application form)
4. Left-hand thumb impression has to be put in the designated space
5. All three pages have to be printed
6. They should not sign on the NEET 2024 admit card in the absence of invigilators, or they would be disqualified on the exam day.

The total number of NEET 2025 questions is 180. In order to qualify for the exam, candidates should attempt at least 90 to 100 questions accurately.  

No, there is no sectional time limit to solve the NEET 2025 question paper. The total duration of the exam is 180 minutes or three hours. Hence, on average, test-takers will get one hour for each section, which they must use judiciously. 

An additional time of 20 minutes per hour will be provided for PWD or PWBD candidates. Accordingly, candidates with benchmark disabilities will be provided compensatory time of one hour. 

In case you sign your NEET 2025 admit card in advance, you must discard the printout immediately and take fresh printouts. In case you realise the mistake after reaching the NEET 2025 exam centre, you should seek a nearby place to take a printout, or permission of the exam centre officials to get a printout from the institute's office. Hence, it is advised to read the instructions carefully and take multiple printouts.  

Candidates have to paste a total of two photographs on the NEET 2025 admit card. The details are given below:

• One postcard-size photo to be pasted on the space provided
• One passport-size photograph on the Self-Declaration Undertaking Form
• Left-hand thumb impression (non-smudged) on the Self-Declaration Undertaking

Candidates have to paste or enter the following details on the NEET 2025 Admit Card:

• Passport-size photograph 
• Left-hand thumb impression
• Postcard-size photo (4"x6" dimensions)

NTA has mandated candidates to carry their updated Aadhaar Card copy to the NEET 2025 exam. In case candidates have applied for Aadhaar Card updation and have not received the updated copy, should carry the relevant document.  Apart from that, the permitted valid photo identity cards include:

• Passport
• Voter ID Card
• PAN Card
• Driving License
• Ration Card
• Class 12 Admit Card with Photograph

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.

The total number of questions in the NEET 2025 question paper is 180. Last year, the total number of questions was 200, but the 20 optional questions has been removed this year. The section-wise number of questions in NEET 2025 is given below.

This year, several new changes have been introduced in NEET 2025. The major changes are listed below:

• Change in exam pattern: The NEET 2025 exam pattern has been reverted to that of the pre-COVID era. The optional questions have been removed, and the duration has been reduced by 20 minutes.
• NEET 2025 official website URL: The NEET 2025 official website address has changed. Last year, the NEET official website URL was neet.ntaonline.in, and this year, it is neet.nta.nic.in. Incidentally, this year's URL is the same as that of the previous year, i.e. NEET 2023. 
• Implementation of APAAR ID: This year, NTA has implemented APAAR ID to the application process, wherein, if a candidate selects APAAR, then his/her past academic records are auto-populated to the NEET 2025 application form. 
• Number and choice of NEET 2025 exam cities: The total number of NEET 2025 exam cities in India has been reduced from 557 to 552. On the other hand, candidates can select three instead of two exam cities.
• Change in Tie-Breaking Policy: There has been a change in the last criterion of the NEET 2025 tie-breaking policy. It says that in case, the first seven criteria are exhausted and the tie still persists, it will be resolved through a random process with the guidance of an independent expert committee.

Also Read: NEET 2025: Major Changes Introduced in Pattern, Tie-Breaking Criteria, Application Process and More

There will be a total of four NEET question paper sets, each divided into six sub-sets. While the questions in each NEET question paper are the same, the arrangement or the positioning of the subjects or questions will vary. 

The following table brings the NEET 2025 overview or the highlights of the exam.

The subject-wise syllabus is given below.

The NEET 2025 exam will test three subjects, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The Biology will be bifurcated into Botany and Zoology.

The NEET 2025 question paper will be available in 13 languages, which are as follows:

• English
• Hindi
• Urdu
• Punjabi
• Gujarati
• Marathi
• Bengali
• Assamese
• Odiya
• Telugu
• Tamil
• Kannada
• Malayalam

The admit card for NEET 2025 will be available in online mode only. Candidates have to follow the steps given below to download it:

• Visit the NEET 2025 website –  www.neet.nta.nic.in or directly enter the link https://neet.nta.nic.in/admit-card-for-neetug-2025-is-live/

• Click on the link indicating the NEET 2025 Admit Card download under the 'Candidate Activity' section

• Enter the NEET 2025 Application Number and Password

• Enter the Security Pin

• Download the NEET 2025 Admit Card

• Take multiple printouts

The NEET 2025 admit card was released on April 30, 2025, four days before the exam date. Candidates must download the document and print it before the exam date, which is May 4, 2025. 

The NEET 2025 dates for all important events have been announced. The following table shows the schedule for NEET 2025.

The NEET pass marks or the NEET qualification marks refer to the minimum marks or percentile one has to secure to be able to be eligible for the NEET counselling rounds. While NTA has fixed the NEET qualifying or pass percentile for each candidate category, the marks are variable for each year and category and would depend on the candidates' performance. The NEET qualification percentiles are given below.

While the NEET cutoff percentile is fixed, the marks vary. Here we bring the last few years' NEET passing and qualifying marks. 

Yes, it is possible to score the full marks in the NEET exam. Last year, as many as 17 candidates scored full marks of 720. 

The full marks of the NEET 2025 exam is 720. 

The following table indicates the NEET languages and the centres/cities where it will be available.

NTA has suggested the following guidelines for filling the NEET OMR sheet:

• Answers have to be marked using a ballpoint pen, which will be provided in the examination hall
• Changing answers on the OMR sheet is not allowed
• Erasing/ obliterating any information printed on the OMR sheet is a punishable offence
• Rough work should be done on the test booklet only
• A Candidate must not forget to mark the test booklet code on the OMR sheet
• Candidates must ensure that the NEET question paper code matches that of the OMR sheet.

The table below brings the marking scheme for NEET 2025.

The NEET 2025 exam will be conducted in paper-pencil-based mode, wherein candidates will be handed the NEET 2025 question papers and they have to mark the correct answer options on the OMR sheet. They have to do the rough work on the space provided on the question paper booklet. Although the NTA Expert Committee had recommended conducting the exam in a computer-based mode, but the National Medical Commission (NMC) decided to stick to the existing mode of exam.  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.” 

No, the NEET 2025 syllabus has not changed. Last year, the NEET syllabus underwent major changes, but this year the syllabus of the NEET 2025 exam has remained unchanged. 

Stating the reason for changing the NEET 2025 exam pattern, NTA has stated, “Aspirants are hereby informed that the question paper pattern and examination duration will revert to the pre-COVID format. where there will not be any Section B anymore. Hence, there will be a total of 180 compulsory questions (45 questions each in Physics and Chemistry and 90 in Biology) which will be attempted by the candidates in 180 minutes, thereby removing any optional questions and extra time introduced due to COVID.”

Also Read: NEET 2025 Exam Pattern Changed; Optional Questions Removed; Duration Reduced

• 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 to be 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. 

The following table indicates the sections of the NEET exam pattern, NEET subject list, NEET subject-wise weightage, and the distribution of marks.

The following table summarises the NEET 2025 exam pattern and structure.

The NEET 2025 exam will likely be taken by around 23 lakh, similar to last year. However, some reports suggested that the total number of NEET 2025 registrations has reduced from last year as NTA did not extend or reopen the NEET 2025 application window.

The NEET 2025 exam centre gates will open at 11 AM. Till last year, the centre gates opened at 11.30 AM, which has been preponed by half an hour to ensure a smooth and hassle-free pre exam procedure.

The following table brings the NEET exam timetable, or the exam day event-wise timings.

The NEET 2025 exam will be conducted in 566 cities across India and abroad. The NEET 2025 exam centres will be located in 552 cities across India and 14 cities abroad. The total number of centres is expected to be around 5,500.

NEET 2025 will be conducted from 2 PM to 5 PM, as per the Indian Standard Time (IST). As compared to last year, the total duration has been reduced by 20 minutes.

NEET 2025 exam will be conducted this Sunday, May 4, 2025. Less than two days are left for the exam.