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NEET UG 2025 Counselling: NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is an entrance exam for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BSMS, BHMS, BUMS, Nursing, and other undergraduate medical courses in India.

The NTA (National Testing Agency) is the concern body for conducting the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test. The NEET examination is conducted annually by the CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) with the approval of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and MHRD, the Ministry of Human Resource Development.

As per Section 14(Act, 2019) for admission to undergraduate medical education in all medical institutions, the National Eligibility-cum- Entrance Test by the NMC (National Medical Commission) has to be conducted as a common and uniform test by the NEET (UG).

About MCC: NEET UG 2025 Counselling

The MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) is the authorized counseling body responsible for NEET 2025 Counselling. The Medical Counselling Committee was constituted and approved by the Secretary of the Government of India and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will conduct counseling for 100% Deemed Universities, Central Universities, 15% All India Quota (AIQ), i.e., Banaras Hindu University, Delhi University, and Aligarh Muslim University, including Domicile quota/institutional.

Important Dates: NEET UG 2025 Counselling

Events	Dates (Announced)
Release of application form	07th February 2025
Last date to submit the application	07th March 2025 (11:50 PM)
Correction window	09th to 11th March 2025
City intimation slip	23rd April 2025
Issue of admit card	30th April 2025
Exam date	4th May 2025
Answer key available	3rd June 2025
Last date to submit objection	5th June 2025
Result announcement	14th June 2025
Counselling begin	July 2025

Important information: NEET UG 2025 Counselling

Name of Examination	National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET)
Conducted by	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Level of NEET Examination	National-level
Category	Undergraduate
Mode of Exam	Offline Mode (Pen, Paper)
Duration of Examination	200 minutes (03 hours 20 Minutes)
Timing of Examination	02:00 PM to 05:20 PM (IST)
Courses in which admission is through NEET	MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BSMS, BUMS and BHMS, Nursing
Colleges in which admission is through NEET	All Medical Colleges in India
Total Number of Questions	200 Multiple Choice Questions
Languages available for the Examination	English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Punjabi
Registration Fee	1000 rupees (General/OBC/EWS)500 rupees (SC/ST/PWD)
Number of Candidates Appeared (2024)	2400,000
Total No. Of Medical Colleges in India	605
Total No. Of Dental Colleges in India	329
Total No. of MBBS Seats in India	92,793
Total No. of BDS Seats in India	29,793
Counselling process	Registrations, Choice Filling, Rounds of Counselling, Seat Allotments, and Other Steps
Percentage of Seats to be Filled Under AI Quota	15%
Percentage of Seats to be Filled Under the Respective States’ Quota	85%
Age Limit	Minimum 17 Years
Minimum 17 Years	Once a year
Exam Date	4th May 2025
Application Release	7th February 2025
Official Website for NEET Exam Application	https://neet.nta.nic.in
Official Medical Counselling Committee Website	https://mcc.nic.in/

Eligibility: NEET UG 2025 Counselling

According to NTA (National Testing Agency), the eligibility criteria for NEET 2025 Counselling are mentioned below:-

She/He must have qualified for NEET-UG 2025.
The candidate’s age must be at least minimum 17 years.
She/He must have passed +2 or equivalent from a recognized board with Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and English as core subjects with 55% of total marks.
Class 12th Students are also eligible to appear in the NEET UG 2025 Test and NEET UG 2025 Counselling.

Step-By-Step Process: NEET UG 2025 Counselling

Step 1: Registration: NEET UG 2025 Counselling

1. Online Registration: Visit the official website https://neet.nta.nic.in, register with a phone number and email, and get the NEET UG 2025 Counselling specifications.

2. Payment of Registration Fee: Pay the counseling registration fee online (via Debit/Credit card, UPI, or net banking).

Fee Payable by Candidate

Category of Candidate	In India (Fee in ₹)	Outside India (Fee in ₹)
General	₹ 1700/-	₹ 9500/-
General-EWS/ OBC-NCL*	₹ 1600/-
SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender	₹ 1000/-

Step 2: Choice Filling and Locking for NEET UG 2025 Counselling

Students log in to their account and choose the colleges and courses in order of preference, and choose multiple options based on their NEET UG 2025 rank and eligibility criteria of colleges.

After selecting your preferred options, lock your choices within the specified time frame. Choices cannot be altered once locked.

Step 3: Seat Allotment for NEET UG 2025 Counselling

NEET UG based on your rank, choices filled, and availability of seats, the counseling authority will conduct multiple rounds of seat allotment. if you have been allotted a seat, You can download the provisional allotment letter.

Step 4: Reporting to the Allotted College

Candidates need to physically report to the allotted college within the specified dates along with the necessary original documents and photocopies for verification and they carry documents such as NEET UG admit card, rank card, counseling registration form, identity proof, etc. After verification, pay the admission fee to confirm your seat.

Step 5: Second Round of Counseling (if applicable)

If Candidates are not allotted seats in the first round and if seats remain vacant after the first round, subsequent rounds of counseling may be conducted. They can participate in these rounds and may need to fill in fresh choices for subsequent rounds based on updated seat availability and their preferences.

Step 6: Mop-Up Round Counseling

Across all categories, any remaining vacant seats is conducted to fill the mop-up round of counseling. Eligible candidates who haven’t secured a seat in previous rounds can participate.

Mandatory documents for NEET UG 2025 Counselling

1. Printout of the Online Application Form.

2. NEET UG 2025 Admit Card

3. NEET UG 2025 Score Card

4. Candidate SSLC / 10th Standard Marks Card

5. Your 2nd PUC / 12th Standard Marks Card

6. BEO / DDPI Study Certificate was countersigned by the concerned authority.

7. Recent passport-size photographs( two)

8. Valid any Identity Card, i.e, Driving License / Voter ID / Passport / PAN / Aadhar Card

9. caste certificate, if applicable.

10. Income certificate, if applicable.

11. Domicile certificate, if applicable.

Participating Colleges NEET UG 2025 Counselling

AIIMS
JIPMER
CMC Vellore
Delhi University
Armed Forces Medical College
PGIMER
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuroscience
Banaras Hindu University
Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences
King George’s Medical University
Maulana Azad Medical College
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Kasturba Medical College

Cutoff NEET UG 2025 Counselling

Category	Qualifying Criteria	NEET Marks Range
UR/ EWS	50th percentile	720-138
OBC/ SC/ ST	40th percentile	137-108
UR/ EWS & PWD	45th percentile	137-122
OBC & PwD	40th percentile	121-108
SC & PwD	40th percentile	121-108
ST & PWD	40th percentile	121-108

Seat Reservation NEET UG 2025 Counselling

Category	Seats Reserved (%)
General EWS	10%
OBC-NCL	27%
Scheduled Caste	15%
Scheduled Tribe	7.5%
Person with Disability (PwBD)	5%

Entrance Exam Syllabus: NEET UG 2025 Counselling

Class 11 Syllabus	Class 12 Syllabus
Physics
Physical world & measurement	Electro statistics
Kinematics	Current Electricity
Laws of Motion	Magnetic effects of Current & Magnetism
Work, Energy, & Power	Electromagnetic induction & alternating currents
Work, Energy, & Power	Optics
The motion of systems of particles & rigid bodies	Electromagnetic waves
Gravitation	Electronic Devices
Thermodynamics	Dual Nature of Matter & Radiation
Perfect Gas & Kinetic Theory	Atoms & Nuclei
Chemistry
Basic concepts of Chemistry	Solid state
Structure of atom	Solutions
Classification of Elements & Periodicity in Properties	Electrochemistry
Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure	Chemical Kinetics
States of Matter: Gases & Liquids	Surface Chemistry
Thermodynamics	General Principles & Processes of Isolation of Elements
Equilibrium	P Block elements
Redox reactions	D and F block elements
Hydrogen	Coordination compounds
s-Block elements (Alkali & Alkaline earth metals)	Haloalkanes & Haloarenes
Some p-Block elements	Alcohols, Phenols, & Ethers
Organic Chemistry – Some basic principles & techniques	Aldehydes, Ketones & Carboxylic Acids
Hydrocarbons	Organic compounds containing Nitrogen
Environmental chemistry	Biomolecules, Polymers, & Chemistry in everyday life
Biology
Diversity in the Living World	Reproduction
Structural organisation – Plants and Animals	Genetics & Evolution
Cell Structure & Function	Biology & Human welfare
Plant Physiology	Biology & Human Welfare
Human physiology	Ecology & environment

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions): NEET UG 2025 Counselling

1. Has NEET UG 2025 registration started?

Ans. The NEET UG 2025 registration process began on February 7, 2025, by the NTA.

2. How many Counselling rounds are there in NEET UG Counselling 2023?

Ans. According to the NEET UG Counselling 2025 notification, there are three rounds of counselling conducted by BCECE, i.e., Round 1, Round 2, and Mop-Up Round.
Here’s a comprehensive FAQ for NEET UG 2025 based on the latest available information:

3. What is NEET UG 2025?

NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) UG is a medical entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) at the national level for admission to undergraduate medical courses (MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, BHMS, and along with other medical courses) in government and private medical colleges across India, including AIIMS and JIPMER.

4. When is the NEET UG 2025 examination expected to be held?

NEET UG 2025 examination is expected to be held on May 4, 2025 . However, it’s crucial to refer to the official NTA website for confirmed dates.

5. When will the notification for the NEET UG 2025 application form be released?

The notification for NEET UG 2025 application form was tentatively released in January 2025 (as per previous year’s trends, the notification and application form were released on February 7, 2025). The closing date to apply was March 7, 2025.

6. How can I apply for the NEET UG 2025?

The application process is entirely online. You need to visit the official NTA NEET website (likely neet.nta.nic.in or exams.nta.ac.in/NEET/), click on “New Registration,” fill in your details, upload required documents (passport-size photo, signature, Class 10 and 12 certificates, ID proof), choose your exam center and language, and pay the application fee online.

7. What are the eligibility criteria for the NEET UG 2025?

Age Limit: Students must have completed 17 years of age by December 31, 2025. There is no upper age limit.
Educational Qualification: You must have passed Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects from a recognized board.²
Minimum Marks:
General/GEN-EWS: 50% aggregate marks in PCB.
OBC/SC/ST/PwBD: 40% aggregate marks in PCB.
Nationality: Indian citizens, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, and foreign nationals are eligible.
Number of Attempts: Participants have no restriction on the number of attempts.

8. Has the NEET UG 2025 syllabus changed?

As of now, no official change to the NEET 2025 syllabus has been announced. It remains based on Class 11 and 12 NCERT topics for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

9. What is the exam pattern for NEET UG 2025 Councelling?

Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology.
Total Questions: 180 questions (pre-COVID format).
Total Marks: 720 marks.
Marking Scheme: There is +4 marks for each correct answer, -1 mark for each incorrect answer, and 0 for unattempted questions.
Duration: 3 hours and 20 minutes (as per previous year).
Medium: The exam is conducted in 13 languages, including English, Hindi, Bengali, Urdu, Assamese, Gujarati, Marathi, Odia, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, Punjabi, and Telugu.³

10. When will the NEET UG 2025 admit card be published?

The NEET UG 2025 admit card was tentatively published on April 30, 2025.

11. When will the NEET UG 2025 Councelling result be declared?

The NEET UG 2025 Councelling result is expected to be declared by June 14, 2025. The final answer key is also typically released around the same time.

12. What is the NEET UG 2025 counseling process?

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts online counseling for 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats and 100% seats in Deemed Universities, Central Universities, ESIC, AFMC, etc. State counseling authorities conduct counseling for the remaining 85% state quota seats.
The counseling process generally involves:
Registration: Online registration on the MCC website.
Fee Payment: Payment of non-refundable registration fee and refundable security deposit.
Choice Filling & Locking: Students select their preferred colleges and courses.
Seat Allotment: Based on rank, choices, and availability, seats are allotted.
Reporting to Allotted College: Candidates report to the assigned college with original documents for verification and admission formalities

13. What documents are required for NEET UG 2025 application and counseling?

For Application:
Passport-size photograph
Signature
Class 10 and 12 certificates/mark sheets
ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, etc.)
For Counseling (Originals):
NEET Admit Card
NEET Rank Letter/Result
Class 10 Certificate (as proof of Date of Birth)
Class 10+2 Certificate and Marksheet
Category Certificate (if applicable, e.g., OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD)
Domicile Certificate (for state quota counseling)
Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID, etc.)
Provisional Allotment Letter (issued during counseling)
Medical Certificate (as per prescribed format)
Migration Certificate (if applicable)

14. What is the official website for NEET UG 2025 Councelling?

The official website for NEET UG 2025 Councelling is primarily neet.nta.nic.in and exams.nta.ac.in/NEET/. Always refer to these websites for the most accurate and up-to-date information.