NEET UG 2025: Important Dates, Exam Pattern And Changes In Syllabus

Students who aspire to become doctors have to crack the NEET UG examination to get admission to medical colleges. In recent days, some foreign medical colleges have also introduced such a rule for Indian students.

The NEET UG 2025 examination schedule is yet to be released by NTA, but the exam is expected to be held in April or May. If you are also aspiring to crack the examination then you can start your preparation from today itself. Let us learn about the exam pattern, marking system and other details.

Exam Pattern:

Exam Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes

Number of Questions- 200, out of which students have to attempt 180 questions

Types of Questions- MCQ

Subjects- Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany and Zoology)

Marking System:

For each correct answer, a student will be awarded 4 marks while for each incorrect there is a negative marking of 1 mark.

Change in Syllabus:

The board recently decided to change the syllabus that is set to be introduced in the upcoming session itself. Let us know about the chapters added:

Chapters added in Physics: Gravitation, Properties of Solids and Liquids, Kinetics Theory of Gases, Magnetic effects of current and magnetism, Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation and Experimental Skills.

Chapters added in Chemistry: Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, Chemical Thermodynamics, Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, d and f Block Elements, Purification and Characterization of Organic Compounds, Hydrocarbons, Organic Compounds Containing Halogens and Principles Related to Practical Chemistry.

Chapters added in Biology: Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants, Cell Structure and Function, Genetics and Evolution and Biology and Human Welfare

Tips to Prepare for NEET exam:

Go through and understand the NEET UG syllabus and Exam pattern nicely.

Prepare notes and keep your study materials ready. Most people prefer NCERT books for NEET preparations.

Make a study routine. This will help you to focus on every subject.

Stay away from mental stress and do meditation. Eat homemade food and get adequate sleep to keep your body healthy.

Don’t hesitate to seek help from others. If needed get help from your teachers and also join online forums for a better understanding of the topics.