The National Testing Agency (NTA) has revised the NEET 2025 exam pattern, reverting to the pre-COVID format by removing the optional questions introduced during the pandemic. The total number of questions has been reduced from 200 to 180, all of which are now mandatory. Conducted annually by the NTA, the National Eligibility cum Entrance Exam (NEET) will follow the updated pattern for 2025. The exam is scheduled for May 4, 2025, from 2 PM to 5:20 PM, in pen and paper mode.
This article contains the NEET UG 2025 exam pattern, covering subjects, marks distribution, languages, exam mode and other relevant details. Understanding this information will help you familiarize yourself with the exam structure and prepare effectively.
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Highlights
Candidates who are willing to appear in the NEET UG 2025 exam can check the highlights given below.
| Exam Name | NEET UG |
| Conducted by | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Total No. of questions | 180 |
| Total marks | 720 |
| Mode of exam | Offline |
| Type of questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany + Zoology) |
| Marking Scheme | +4 for right answer -1 for wrong answer |
| Languages | Hindi, English, Punjabi, Telugu, Tamil, Gujarati, Marathi, Urdu, Malayalam, Assamese, Bengali, Oriya and Kannad. |
| Official Website | https://neet.nta.nic.in/ |
Overview of the Question Paper
NEET UG 2025 exam contains Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ). There are a total of 180 questions. Each question will have 4 options from which you have to attempt only the option which you believe is correct. You must shade the circle infront of the right option using a blue or black ball pen on the OMR sheet. MCQ gives more options to the candidate which increases their chances of scoring well.
If you over shade outside the circle or mark two answers for the same question may result in no marks being awarded. The OMR sheet is checked with the machines, so there are no chances of getting marks for these mistakes.
Marking Scheme
The Total marks of NEET UG is 720 marks. NEET UG 2025 exam pattern distribute its marks as per following:
- For every correct response, four points will be given.
- For each incorrect answer one mark will be reduced.
- No marks will be given for unattempt questions.
- When more than one answer is correct four marks will be awarded for those who choose any of the correct answers.
- When all options are correct four marks will be given for those candidates who attempted that question.
- If the candidate marks more than one option for the same question, no marks will be awarded and one mark be deducted.
Medium of Exam
Let’s check the availability of exam center based on the selected languages:
| Languages | Exam Centres |
| Hindi | Available at all exam cities/ centres |
| English | Available at all exam cities/ centres |
| Urdu | Available at all exam cities/ centres |
| Punjabi | Available at exam centres located in Punjab, Chandigarh and Delhi |
| Telugu | Available at exam centres located in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana |
| Tamil | Available at exam centres located in Tamil Nadu |
| Gujarati | Available at exam centres located in Gujarat, Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli |
| Marathi | Available at exam centres located in Maharashtra |
| Malayalam | Available at exam centres located in Kerala and Lakshadweep |
| Assamese | Available at exam centres located in Assam |
| Bengali | Available at exam centres located in West Bengal |
| Oriya | Available at exam centres located in Odisha |
| Kannad | Available at exam centres located in Karnataka |
Topic-Wise Weightage
Candidates can check the details below to understand the topic wise weightage for each subject.
Physics Topic Distribution
This is the NEET UG physics topic wise weightage, according to the analysis of previous years exams. This will help the candidates focus more on high weightage topic for better preparation. Following is the detailed NEET UG physics topic wise weightage:
| Physics Topics | Weightage |
| Physics World and Measurement | 2% |
| Kinematics | 7% |
| Laws of Motion | 7% |
| Work, Energy and Power | 4% |
| System of Particular and Rotational Motion | 4.50% |
| Gravitation | 4.50% |
| Properties of Bulk Matter | 9% |
| Oscillations and Waves | 7% |
| Thermodynamics | 4.50% |
| Behaviour of Project Gas and Kinetic Theory | 2% |
| Electrostatics | 4% |
| Current Electricity | 9% |
| Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism | 7% |
| Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents | 4% |
| Electromagnetic Waves | 2% |
| Optics | 4.50% |
| Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter | 4% |
| Atoms and Nuclei | 7% |
| Electronic Devices | 7% |
Chemistry Topic Distribution
Here’s the NEET UG chemistry topic wise distribution. Chemistry is divided into three parts which includes Physical chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Inorganic chemistry. Following is the detailed NEET UG Physical chemistry topic wise distribution:
| Physical Chemistry Topics | Number of Questions |
| Solid State | 2 |
| States of Matter | 2 |
| Thermodynamics | 1 |
| Electrochemistry | 2 |
| Surface Chemistry | 1 |
| Solutions | 2 |
| Chemical Kinetics | 2 |
| Nuclear Chemistry | 1 |
| Mole concept | 1 |
| Atomic structure | 1 |
| Ionic equilibrium | 1 |
Following is the detailed NEET UG Organic chemistry topic-wise distribution:
| Organic Chemistry Topics | Number of Questions |
| Some basic principles and techniques | 1 |
| Hydrocarbons | 4 |
| Haloalkanes and Haloarenes | 2 |
| Alcohol, Phenol and Ether | 1 |
| Carbonyl compound | 3 |
| Amine | 2 |
| Biomolecules | 1 |
| Polymers | 1 |
| Chemistry in Everyday Life | 1 |
Following is the detailed NEET UG Inorganic chemistry topic wise distribution:
| Inorganic Chemistry Topics | Number of Questions |
| Chemical Bonding | 5 |
| s-block | 2 |
| p-block | 3 |
| d and f block | 2 |
| Metallurgy | 2 |
| Environmental Chemistry | 1 |
| Coordination Chemistry | 2 |
Biology Topic Distribution
Here’s the NEET UG biology topic-wise weightage distribution. In the NEET UG exam, there are a total of 100 questions from Biology, with 50 questions from Botany and 50 questions from Zoology. Following is the detailed NEET UG biology topic-wise weightage:
Class XI
| Biology Topics | Weightage (approximately) |
| Diversity of Living Organisms | 12% |
| Structural Organisation in Plants and Animals | 9% |
| Cell: Structure and Function | 8% |
| Plant Physiology | 8% |
| Human Physiology | 16% |
Class XII
| Biology Topics | Weightage (approximately) |
| Reproduction | 11% |
| Genetics and Evolution | 13% |
| Biology and Human Welfare | 9% |
| Biotechnology and its Applications | 4% |
| Ecology and Environment | 10% |
Important Points to Remember While Choosing the Medium
While selecting the medium for the NEET UG 2025 exam, candidates should keep these points in mind:
- Candidate must select the language carefully while filling out the application form for NEET UG 2025.
- It is not possible to change the language after it has been set.
- The exam paper will be provided in the language chosen by the candidate.
- Candidate who select english language will receive the question paper in english.
- Candidate who select any other languages will receive the bilingual exam paper.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
How can I prepare effectively for the NEET UG 2025 exam based on the pattern?
Familiarize yourself with the syllabus, practice previous years’ question papers, focus on time management, and strengthen your understanding of the core subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Where can I access the official NEET UG 2025 exam pattern?
The official exam pattern will be released on the NTA’s official website: https://neet.nta.nic.in.
Is there a sectional time limit for NEET UG 2025?
No, there is no sectional time limit. Candidates can allocate the 3 hours as they wish.
Can I change my answers on the OMR sheet?
No, once you mark an answer on the OMR sheet it cannot be changed. Ensure accuracy while marking.
What is the difficulty level of the NEET UG 2025 exam?
The difficulty level is designed to assess the knowledge and analytical skills of 12th-grade students with questions ranging from easy to moderate and a few challenging ones.