NEET 2025 Exam Pattern
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2025 is the gateway for aspiring medical students across India. Understanding the updated exam pattern is essential for smart preparation and achieving top ranks. Here’s everything you need to know about the latest NEET 2025 exam structure.
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What is the NEW Pattern of the NEET 2025 Exam?
Paper pattern for the NEET exam comprises three subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. There will be 180 compulsory questions (45 questions each in Physics and Chemistry and 90 in Biology), which the candidates will attempt in 180 minutes (3 hours).
Paper Pattern for NEET 2025 – Highlights
Mode of Exam | Offline |
Duration | 3 hours |
Number of Questions | 180 |
Type of Question | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Number of Questions in each Subject | Physics (45), Chemistry (45), Biology(90) |
Total Marks | 720 Marks |
Marking Scheme | Correct Answer: +4 marks Incorrect Answer: -1 mark |
Languages | 13 Languages |
NEET (UG) 2025 Question Paper Overview
Subjects | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
Physics | 45 | 180 |
Chemistry | 45 | 180 |
Biology | 90 | 360 |
Total | 180 | 720 |
NEET Exam Marking Scheme
Prospective NEET 2025 candidates will be able to estimate their exam scores by using the official answer key provided by NTA. To do this, it will be important to understand how NTA’s scoring system works. Here’s a simplified breakdown:
- Each question is worth 4 marks.
- Choosing the correct or most suitable answer: +4 marks.
- Marking an incorrect option: -1 mark.
- Leaving a question unanswered: 0 marks.
- When multiple options are correct, +4 marks are awarded to those who choose any of the correct options.
- If all options are correct, +4 marks are given to all who attempt the question.
- If none of the options is correct, a question is wrong, or it’s dropped, all candidates receive +4 marks, regardless of whether they attempted the question.

NEET (UG) Languages / Medium of Exam
NEET 2025 exam will be available in 13 different languages, depending on the exam center you pick.
Here are some important things to keep in mind about your language choice:
- Candidates can pick their question paper language from the following options: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, or Punjabi.
- The choice of language is made during the form-filling process and cannot be changed later.
- Those selecting English will get an English test booklet.
- Hindi language choosers will receive a bilingual test booklet in Hindi and English.
- Candidates opting for vernacular languages will receive a bilingual test booklet in their chosen language and English.
- If there’s any uncertainty in the translation of a question, the English version will be regarded as the ultimate reference.
NEET 2025 Language Selection
Medium of Question Paper | Examination Centres |
English | All Examination Centres |
English, Hindi; Urdu | All Examination Centres in India |
English, Hindi and Assamese; Urdu | Examination Centres in Assam |
English, Hindi and Bengali; Urdu | Examination Centres in West Bengal, Tripura, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
English, Hindi and Gujarati; Urdu | Examination Centres in Gujarat, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli |
English, Hindi and Kannada; Urdu | Examination Centres in Karnataka |
English, Hindi and Malayalam; Urdu | Examination Centres in Kerala and Lakshadweep |
English, Hindi and Marathi; Urdu | Examination Centres in Maharashtra |
English, Hindi and Odia; Urdu | Examination Centres in Odisha |
English, Hindi and Punjabi; Urdu | Examination Centres in Punjab, Chandigarh, and Delhi/New Delhi (including Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Meerut, Noida/Greater Noida) |
English, Hindi and Tamil; Urdu | Examination Centres in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
English, Hindi and Telugu; Urdu | Examination Centres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana |
How to Adapt to the NEET 2025 Pattern?
- Strategize Your Preparation:
- Prioritize high-weightage topics in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
- Practice answering questions within the given time frame.
- Regular Mock Tests:
- Attempt full-length mock tests based on the new pattern.
- Analyze your performance and work on weak areas.
- Study Smart:
- Use chapter-wise and subject-wise question banks.
- Refer to Jupiter Academy’s NEET 2025 Study Material for expert guidance.
- Stay Updated:
- Keep track of official announcements from NTA (National Testing Agency).