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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NEET 2025 Exam Pattern

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?

  1. Strategize Your Preparation:
    • Prioritize high-weightage topics in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
    • Practice answering questions within the given time frame.
  2. Regular Mock Tests:
    • Attempt full-length mock tests based on the new pattern.
    • Analyze your performance and work on weak areas.
  3. Study Smart:
    • Use chapter-wise and subject-wise question banks.
    • Refer to Jupiter Academy’s NEET 2025 Study Material for expert guidance.
  4. Stay Updated:
    • Keep track of official announcements from NTA (National Testing Agency).