When and how will I come to know about the NEET exam centre 2025 allotted to me?

NTA released the information of NEET exam centre city allotment on April 23, prior to the release of the NEET 2025 admit card by May 1. Based on this, candidates can know the city in which their exam centre was located. The exact and the final NEET test centre allotment information was provided in the admit card. NTA allotted the NEET 2025 exam centre based on candidates' preference. The final decision was with the exam authorities based on factors such as number of applicants and number of test centres in a city and other external factors.

When does NTA release the NEET advance intimation to exam city slip?

NTA has released the NEET advance intimation to exam city slip on April 23, 2025. The document has to be downloaded online by logging in to the exam website with the registration credentials. The advance intimation to exam city slip carries the name of the city where candidates' NEET exam centre will be located. The actual exam centre address will be provided on the NEET admit card, which will be released on or before May 1, 2025.

What is the difference between the NEET city allotment slip and NEET 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 the least, the NEET admit card is the 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.

How many city preference candidates can submit while selecting the NTA NEET exam centre?

Candidates will be allowed to enter three cities in the order of their preference. Till last year, candidates could select two cities only. Earlier, till 2022, candidates could enter as many as four cities. The list of exam cities in the dropdown menu will be based on the permanent and present address entered by candidates in the registration form of NEET. This would ensure that candidates are allotted a city in or near their present and permanent address. This also led to reduction in choosing other cities mistakenly.

Can I change my NEET exam centre after the application process?

The NEET exam centre can only be changed during the application correction window. No changes can be made after the last date of submission of the NEET application form or after the conclusion of the application correction process. Once NTA releases the advance intimation to exam city slip, candidates will be appraised of their NEET exam city. The city will be one of the two entered by candidates during the application process.

Can I change the NEET exam centre after the release of admit card?

The NEET centre cannot be changed after the release of admit card. Moreover, since the admit card is released around a week prior to the exam date, there is less scope of getting the centre changed. In case of an emergency, candidates are advised to contact NTA to change the exam city or centre. Since NTA will allot the exam centre in either of the preferred cities, test-takers should not have any difficulty in getting the exam city or centre of their preference.

Will candidates be provided with face masks at the NEET exam centres?

Till last year, candidates were provided N95 masks at the NEET exam centre which was mandatory to be used by candidates. They had to dispose of their own masks before entering the exam centre at the designated bin. However, since the intensity of Covid has reduced as compared to the last two years, this year candidates may not be provided masks at the centre. The information will be confirmed after the release of the NEET admit card. However, it is recommended that they wear face masks for the entire duration. This should be done to ensure their and other test-takers' safety.

Is it possible to get an NTA NEET exam centre that I did not choose?

Yes, it is possible in exceptional situations. NTA reserves the right to allocate a NEET exam centre in a city other than the ones specified by you. Centre allocations are subjected to the availability of seats at the chosen centre. However, the chances are low since this year onwards NTA has allowed only two exam city selection. Also, the exam authorities endeavour to allot NEET exam centre in the preferred city, if not, then it will be allotted to the second preferred city for candidates' convenience.

What is the number of NEET exam centres of 2025?

The total number of NEET 2025 exam centes will be announced by NTA along with the result data. Last year, the total number of exam centres across India and abroad was 4,750. It is expected that this year the number will be around 5,000.

I want to select English as the language of my NEET question paper. Which city should I choose?

You can choose any exam centre of NEET if you have opted for English medium question paper. English is available at all centres across the country. English is a universal language and the NEET question paper medium. The exam city selection option becomes limited once candidates choose a regional language, except Hindi. Apart from the medium of the question factor, the other factor that plays a role in the NEET exam centre city selection is the permanent and present address selected by candidates during the application process.

I want to choose Marathi as the medium for NEET Question Paper. Can I choose Delhi as my NEET exam centre?

No, NTA has notified language-wise exam city demarcation. Regional languages are restricted by geographical boundaries. Hence, if you want to choose Marathi as the medium of examination, you will have to choose a NEET test centre in Maharashtra or other Marathi speaking states such as Goa or Gujarat. Another situation where you can select the NEET exam city in Delhi while opting for NEET Marathi question paper is to give a Delhi address as your permanent or present address. Candidates choosing Delhi as a NEET exam centre can choose English Hindi Punjabi and Urdu question paper mediums.

NEET 2025 Exam Centre (Released): Check State-wise NEET exam city list with Code

4.4K Students Q&A

Counselling - 5 Nov '25 - 9 Nov '25

Updated on Nov 1, 2025 15:12 IST

By Sreetama Datta Roy, Manager Content

NEET 2025 exam centres were located in 552 cities across India and 14 cities outside India. Although last year the NEET exam cities were 557, the number has been reduced by five this year. However, the total number of NEET 2025 exam centre cities at international locations has remained 14. The total number of cities where the NEET 2025 exam was conducted on May 4, 2025, was 566. The total number of NEET exam centres 2025 was around 5,453.

The five cities, which have been removed from the list, are Surampelam (Andhra Pradesh), Deoghar (Madhya Pradesh), Basar (Arunachal Pradesh), Mamit (Mizoram) and Kiphrie (Nagaland).

Unlike last year, this year, candidates can choose three cities while filling the NEET 2025 application form. The NEET 2025 registration and application process was conducted from February 7 to March 7, 2025, 11.50 PM. The NEET 2025 application correction was conducted from March 9 to March 11, 2025, 11.50 PM, wherein candidates could change their NEET exam state and city choices.

The final allotted exam centre of NEET 2025 was intimated to candidates on their NEET 2025 admit cards, which have been released on April 30, 2025. NTA released the NEET 2025 city intimation slip on April 23, 2025. It has indicated the city where the candidates' centre is located.

The NEET 2025 exam city list was announced by NTA in the information brochure, which was released on February 7, 2025. The exam centres of NEET 2025 will be located across the major cities of India and abroad. Last year, the total number of NEET exam centres was 4,097 , which were located in 499 cities, including 14 cities outside India.

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Q: What is the total number of NEET 2025 exam centres?

The exact numbers of NEET 2025 exam centres will be announced by NTA along with the result details. It is expected that the total number of NEET 2025 exam cities was around 5,000. Last year the number was 4,750. The number of NEET 2025 exam cities in India has decreased by five cities this year. However, the total number of NEET centres in exam cities has remained the same, which was 14.

Q: Has NTA removed any city from the NEET 2025 exam city list?

Yes, NTA removed five cities from the NEET 2025 exam city list in India. The total number of NEET 2025 exam cities outside India as remained the same, which is 14. Since NTA limits the state and city choice as per the present address, applicants need not think for long to select the right exam city choices. The five cities, which have been removed from the list are Surampelam (Andhra Pradesh), Deoghar (Madhya Pradesh), Basar (Arunachal Pradesh), Mamit (Mizoram) and Kiphrie (Nagaland).

Q: What is the total number of NEET 2025 exam cities?

The total number of exam cities for NEET 2025 was 566. This year, the total number of NEET exam cities in India was 552. The number of NEET exam cities outside India has remained 14. The number of exam cities in India has decreased by five cities from last year, which was 557.

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