NEET 2025 Registration Started: Check Important Dates, Eligibility, and Application Process

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially started the NEET 2025 registration process for aspiring medical students. Candidates seeking admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, and other medical courses must apply online before the deadline. Below, we provide complete details about the NEET 2025 application process, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, required documents, and important guidelines. Candidates must register themselves by visiting official website of NTA www.neet.nta.in . The application process is completely online. NTA has also announced the NEET Important dates of every events.

NEET 2025 Registration: Important Dates

Aspirants must be aware of the key dates to ensure timely submission of their NEET application.

NEET 2025 Registration Process

Candidates must follow these steps to successfully complete their NEET 2025 application:

Step 1: Register on the NTA NEET Portal

• Visit the official NEET 2025 website neet.nta.nic.in .
• Click on the “New Registration” link.
• Read the instructions carefully and proceed.

Step 2: Fill Out the NEET 2025 Application Form

Provide the following details in the online form:

1. Personal Details – Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Nationality, Category, address Email address Mobile number etc.
2. Academic Details – Class 10 & 12 board, passing year, marks obtained, You also have to fill Class 11^th details etc.
3. Identity Details – Aadhaar Number, Passport Number (for NRIs), or any other valid ID.
4. APAAR ID Details – APAAR ID is mandatory for registration.

How to generate APAAR I’D for NEET Registration?

  Student name as per Unified District. Information System for Education (UDISE) and Aadhaar Card

•          Permanent Education Number (PEN)
•          Date of Birth
•          Gender
•          Mobile Number
•          Parents’ Names
•          Aadhaar Number

Candidates must ensure that the personal information match with their Aadhaar details. The following steps must be followed to generate the APAAR ID:

•          Visit the official website of Academic Bank of Credits (ABC)
•          Click on ‘My Account’ and further select ‘Student’
•          Click ‘Sign Up’ and enter mobile number, address and Aadhaar Card details to create a DigiLocker account, or click on ‘Sign in’ in case account already exists
•          Give consent to share Aadhaar card details with ABC for KYC verification by clicking on ‘I Agree’ checkbox
•          Enter the academic details
•          Submit the form to generate APAAR ID.

5. Choice of Medium for Question Paper – Select from available languages if You select English then you will get only English Paper but if You select any other language then You would get both selected and English language Paper.
6. Emergency Contact Details – Mobile number & email for important communications.

Also Read: UP BSc Nursing Application Form

Step 3: Upload Required Documents

Candidates must upload scanned copies of the following documents:

Step 4: Generate Security Pin & Pay Application Fee

• Candidates must enter the security pin to confirm submission.
• Proceed to pay the registration fee online via credit/debit card, net banking, or UPI.

Step 5: Print Confirmation Page

After successful payment, download and print the NEET 2025 application confirmation page for future reference.

NEET 2025 Exam Pattern (Updated)

For NEET 2025, the exam pattern has been slightly modified. Candidates must attempt all 180 questions.

Marking Scheme

• +4 marks for each correct answer.
• -1 mark for each incorrect answer.
• 0 marks for unattempted questions.

Eligibility Criteria for NEET 2025

For Indian Candidates

• Must have passed or appeared in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects.
• Minimum 50% marks for General, 40% for SC/ST/OBC, and 45% for PwBD candidates.
• Minimum age: 17 years (as of 31st December 2025).

For NRI & Foreign Candidates

• NRI/Foreign students must have passed Class 12 or equivalent with PCB and English.
• NEET is mandatory for admission to Indian medical colleges.

Types of Medical Seats Available Through NEET

NEET offers admission to various medical seats across India:

1. All India Quota (AIQ) Seats – 15% of government college seats.
2. State Quota Seats – 85% seats in government medical colleges reserved for state-domicile students.
3. Private Medical Colleges – Seats in self-financed institutions.
4. Deemed Universities – Centralized admission through NEET.
5. AFMC, ESIC, and Other Institutions – Specific admission criteria apply.
6. NRI/Management Quota Seats – Available in private and deemed universities.
7. BSc Nursing Course

Scribe Facility for PwBD Candidates

Candidates with benchmark disabilities (PwBD) are allowed to avail a scribe.

• PwBD candidates must submit a valid disability certificate.
• The scribe must not be from a science background.
• The facility of Scribe and/or compensatory time shall be granted solely to those having difficulty in writing or 40 per cent benchmark difficulty 
• Additional exam duration will be provided as per NEET norms.

Guidelines for Postcard Photo Upload

• Must have white background.
• Candidate’s name and date of photograph must be printed on the image.
• the postcard-size photo to be uploaded to the NEET 2025 application form, NTA has stated, “Postcard (4×6) Size Photo with file name as <‘first two characters of candidate name’> _Postcardphoto’ and in JPG/JPEG format.”
• Must be uploaded in JPG/JPEG format (10 KB – 200 KB).

List of Documents Required for NEET 2025 Application

• Before applying, candidates must keep the following documents ready:
• Passport-size photo
• Postcard-size photo (with name & date)
• Scanned signature
• Complete Finger Print
• Class 10 & 12 marksheets
• Identity proof (Aadhaar card, PAN, Passport, etc.)
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• PwBD certificate (if applicable)
• APAAR ID

NEET 2025 Fees Details

NEET 2025 application fees are given Below in table

NEET 2025 Application Qualifying Codes

The following table discuss about the code-wise description of the candidate category. 

NEET 2025 Exam Cities

In the year 2025 NEET will be conducted in 552 cities across India and 14 International Cities. This year Number of Cities has been decreased.

International Cities for Exam Centre

Conclusion

NEET 2025 is a crucial examination for aspiring medical students in India and abroad. With the registration now open from 7th February to 7th March 2025, candidates must ensure timely submission of their applications. Following the latest exam pattern, eligibility criteria, and document requirements will help in a smooth application process.