NEET

No, NEET is not compulsory for admission to the Bachelor of Optometry course. Admission is usually based on Class 12 marks in Science subjects or entrance exams like CUET.

However, some universities conduct their own tests to assess eligibility. Unlike MBBS or Bachelor0 optometry falls under Paramedical and allied health sciences, so NEET is not a requirement.

According to NTA, 22,76,069 candidates registered for NEET 2025, out of which 22,09,318 candidates appeared for the exam. Out of this, 9,65,996 candidates were male and 13,10,062 candidates were female. The number has reduced as compared to last year.

Compared to last year, the number of NEET 2025 applicants has reduced. According to NTA, 22,09,318 candidates appeared for the exam. In the year 2025, 23,33,297 candidates had appeared. The NEET 2025 exam was conducted on May 4, 2025, across 556 cities in India and abroad. 

AIIMS Patna MBBS cutoff 2025 for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) is 2132 for OBC category. While the admissions are based on the scores/rank obtained in NEET UG, the last cut offs also change a lot depending on All India quota or Home State. Candidates who don't meet the current cutoff may wait for future rounds.

Yes, but under certain conditions. Osmania Medical College has 100% of its seat intake for all its courses assigned based on the results of the UG/PG/SS NEET. However, OMC Hyderabad also conducts walk-in interviews for any seats that remain unallocated. However, candidates should not rely upon this method for admission into OMC Hyderabad, as it is not guaranteed that seats will remain unallocated for their preferred course.

The NEET 2025 result has been announced. NEET 2025 counselling: The counselling for NEET 2025 is being conducted from July to October 3, 2025. The entire duration of NEET counselling is scheduled for around three months and will be extended in case of vacant seats. There will be four to five rounds of NEET counselling. NTA's role is over with the release of the NEET scorecards.