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    NEET Exam Format 2025 by NTA: Exam Pattern (Changed), Duration, Types of Question at nta.ac.in

    NEET Exam Format 2025 by NTA: Exam Pattern (Changed), Duration, Types of Question at nta.ac.in

    Shamshad Ali DarUpdated on 11 Feb 2025, 02:27 PM IST

    The National Testing Agency (NTA) releases the NEET exam format 2025 on the official website. The authority has changed NEET exam pattern. The detailed NEET format along with the information bulletin will be released soon. Candidates who want to pursue MBBS and BDS in top medical colleges must be aware of the NEET 2025 format. The NEET 2025 exam date will be announced soon. The NTA on January 16, 2025, has clarified that NEET 2025 exam will be conducted in offline mode.

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    1. NEET exam format 2025 - Overview
    2. NEET format 2025
    3. NEET exam paper mode 2025
    4. NEET subjects 2025
    5. NEET question paper format 2025
    6. NEET sections 2025
    7. NEET exam duration 2025
    NEET Exam Format 2025 by NTA: Exam Pattern (Changed), Duration, Types of Question at nta.ac.in
    NEET Exam Format 2025

    The NEET 2025 exam will be conducted in pen and paper format in 3 Hours. As per the NEET exam pattern, candidates will have to answer 180 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) from Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects. Each subject carries 45 questions. Read this article to know more about the NEET 2025, paper pattern, type of questions, exam duration and more.

    NEET exam format 2025 - Overview

    The NEET UG exam is conducted by NTA in offline mode. Aspirants must be familiar with the NEET exam paper format. Go through the overview of NEET format 2025 here.

    NEET paper format 2025

    Particulars

    Details

    Mode of NEET exam

    NEET UG 2025 is pen and paper based exam

    Total subjects

    The exam consists of 3 subjects - Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany and Zoology)


    Language options

    English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Oriya, Malayalam, Kannada, Punjabi and Urdu

    Type of questions

    Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

    Exam duration

    The exam is conducted for 3 Hours

    How many questions are there in NEET

    The exam will have 180 questions and students need to attempt 180 only.

    NEET marking scheme

    • 4 marks will be given for each correct answer

    • 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong attempt

    • No marks for unanswered question

    NEET format 2025

    The detailed NEET exam paper format 2025 can be checked below. Candidates who wish to appear in NEET UG exam must go through the format of NEET 2025 and prepare for the NEET exam accordingly.

    NEET exam paper mode 2025

    The NTA conducts the NEET exam in pen-and-paper mode. The exam is held in 13 languages. Given the ongoing speculations, NEET UG 2025 exam mode it was anticipated that NEET exam mode will be changed to online mode. However, there has been no change in the NEET 2025 exam format. NEET 2025 exam will be conducted in offline mode.
    Also check: NEET 2025 exam mode confirmed by NTA

    NEET subjects 2025

    The exam consists of three subjects which include Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany and Zoology). Candidates must complete the NEET syllabus 2025 on time and appear in NEET mock tests to enhance their preparation level. The NEET aspirants should create a study schedule and clear all important doubts.

    NEET Syllabus: Subjects & Chapters
    Select your preferred subject to view the chapters

    NEET question paper format 2025

    As per the latest NTA notice, the NEET question paper will carry now a total of 180 multiple choice questions and there will not be a section B with optional questions. Each question has 4 options available, but candidates need to mark a single correct answer. Being familiar with the NEET exam pattern will help candidates to know the exam structure, NEET exam paper format and others.

    NEET sections 2025

    The NEET subjects include Physics, Chemistry and Biology. As per the latest exam pattern of NEET, Physics and Chemistry sections will carry 45 questions each. The Biology section is divided into Zoology and Botany with 90 questions. A total of 180 questions will be asked. The total marks in NEET are 720. There will not be a section B with optional questions.

    NEET exam duration 2025

    The NEET UG exam is conducted in the afternoon session for a duration of 3 Hours. The NEET exam timing is from 2 PM to 5 PM. The NEET applicants must enter the examination hall till 1:30 PM and the test booklet will be distributed at 1:45 PM. The NEET exam will conclude at 5 PM. Candidates must check the NEET exam schedule by NTA to know the important events related to the entrance exam

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    Hi! To appear for the NEET UG exam, filling out the application form is necessary. The NEET 2026 application window closed on March 11, 2026. If you have successfully registered for NEET 2026, you can appear for the exam.

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