NEET Exam 2025: Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern and Syllabus

Get NEET Exam 2025 details, including eligibility, exam pattern, and syllabus. Prepare the exam by understanding the exam structure and marking pattern in detail.

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NEET Exam 2025: Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern and Syllabus

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Table of content:

NEET Eligibility Criteria
NEET Exam Structure
NEET Exam Syllabus & Marking Pattern
Conclusion
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The National Testing Agency (NTA) organises the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for students aiming to join undergraduate medical programs like Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), and AYUSH courses such as Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) and Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) in India.

NEET Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: To be eligible, candidates must have completed Class 12 or its equivalent with core subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Biology ( (Botany & Zoology). In the general category, students need at least 50% of PCB, while reserved category students require 40%.

Age Limit: Applicants need to be at least 17 years old. There is no longer an upper age limit for any category, which increases competition and lets more people apply.

NEET Exam Structure

Mode of exam	Subject	Duration
*Pen & Paper (Offline)*	Chemistry	3 hrs 20 minutes (MCQS)
	Physics
	Biology (Botany & Zoology)

NEET Exam Syllabus & Marking Pattern

The NEET syllabus is based on the NCERT curriculum for Classes 11 and 12.

Subject	Syllabus	Number of questions	Total marks
*Chemistry*	Class 11: Basic Concepts of Chemistry, Structure of Atom, Classification of Elements, Chemical Bonding, Molecular Structure, States of Matter, Organic Chemistry, etc. Class 12: Solid State, Solutions, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements, p-Block Elements, d and f Block Elements, Haloalkanes and Haloarenes, Alcohols, Phenols, Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids, etc.	50 questions of which 45 can be attempted by the candidate. (4 marks to be allotted for every correct answer; 1 mark to be deducted for every wrong answer)	180
*Physics*	Class 11: Physical world and measurement, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy, and Power, Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body, Gravitation, Properties of Bulk Matter, Thermodynamics, etc. Class 12: Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents, Electromagnetic Waves, etc.	50 questions of which 45 can be attempted by the candidate. (4 marks to be allotted for every correct answer; 1 mark to be deducted for every wrong answer)	180
*Biology (Botany & Zoology)*	Class 11: Diversity in Living World, Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants, Cell Structure and Function, Plant Physiology, Human Physiology. Class 12: Reproduction, Genetics and Evolution, Biology and Human Welfare, Biotechnology and Its Applications, Ecology and Environment.	100 questions of which 90 can be attempted by the candidate. (4 marks to be allotted for every correct answer; 1 mark to be deducted for every wrong answer)	360
Total marks			720

Conclusion

The NEET exam is a crucial national-level test for medical aspirants in India, determining admissions to MBBS, BDS, and other medical courses. Success requires a solid understanding of subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, along with consistent preparation and time management skills.