NEET UG 2025 Registration: Everything You Need to Know
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is gearing up to start the registration process for the highly anticipated National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2025 exam. Aspiring medical students across India are eagerly awaiting details on when the registration for NEET UG 2025 will begin. While the official date hasn’t been confirmed yet, here’s everything we know so far about the NEET UG 2025 registration and exam format.
When Will NEET UG 2025 Registration Start?
As of now, NTA has not released the exact date for the start of the NEET UG 2025 registration process. According to various media reports, the registration process was expected to open around January 31, 2025, but the official confirmation is still pending.
Looking back at previous years, NEET UG 2024 registrations opened on February 9, 2024, with the deadline extended to March 16, 2024. Based on this pattern, candidates can likely expect the NEET UG 2025 registration process to begin around early February 2025.
How to Apply for NEET UG 2025?
Once the NEET UG registration link is activated on the NTA official website (neet.nta.nic.in), candidates will need to follow these steps to complete their application:
- Visit the official NTA NEET website: Go to neet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the NEET UG 2025 registration link: Look for the registration link on the homepage and click on it.
- Fill in the required details: Register by providing the necessary personal and academic details.
- Login to your account: After registering, log in to your account to access the application form.
- Complete the application form: Fill in all the required details, including your academic information and exam preferences.
- Pay the application fee: Make the payment for the NEET UG exam through the available payment methods.
- Submit the application: After verifying all the details, click on ‘Submit’ and download the application form for future reference.
Changes in NEET UG 2025 Exam Pattern
The NTA recently announced a major change for NEET UG 2025: the exam pattern will revert to its pre-COVID format. This means that there will be no Section B in the NEET UG 2025 paper, and the total exam duration will return to 180 minutes (3 hours), as was the case before the pandemic.
Here’s what you can expect in terms of the exam pattern for NEET UG 2025:
- Total Number of Questions: 180 questions (compulsory)
- Subjects: The questions will be divided as follows:
- 45 questions from Physics
- 45 questions from Chemistry
- 90 questions from Biology
- Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes)
- No Optional Questions: The option to skip questions, which was introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, will no longer be available.
This return to the pre-COVID exam structure will be a big change for candidates who were used to the temporary modifications introduced in recent years.
Other Key Updates for NEET UG 2025
- Mode of Exam: The NEET UG 2025 exam will continue to be conducted in pen-and-paper (OMR-based) mode on a single day and in a single shift.
- APAAR ID: Contrary to some previous reports, the NTA has clarified that an APAAR ID will not be mandatory for NEET UG 2025 registrations.
Conclusion
NEET UG 2025 is just around the corner, and it’s crucial for medical aspirants to keep an eye on the NTA’s official website for the official registration announcement. With the exam returning to its pre-COVID format, candidates will need to prepare accordingly for the 180-minute long exam with 180 compulsory questions.
Stay updated and start preparing early for the exam. We will continue to bring you the latest updates on NEET UG 2025. Best of luck to all the future doctors out there!
Reference from:-https://www.livemint.com/education/news/neet-ug-2025-registration-live-when-will-nta-issue-application-for-11738402038869.html