Get the full analysis of NEET 2025 UG exam held on 4 May. Know about paper difficulty, subject-wise review, expected cut-offs, student reactions & next steps for NEET aspirants.
The NEET UG 2025 exam was successfully conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on Sunday, 04 May 2025, across the country and abroad. 20.8 lakh students appeared for the exam out of 22.7 lakh registered candidates, resulting in an attendance rate of 91.4% for this highly competitive exam, aiming to secure seats in MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BSMS, BUMS, and other medical courses in India.
In this blog, TCD bring you a complete overview of the NEET 2025 UG exam, including:
- Paper pattern and difficulty level
- Subject-wise analysis
- Student reactions
- Expected cut-off trends
- Next steps after the exam
- Answer key, result date, and counseling info
Let us dive in.
About NEET UG 2025
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is the only medical entrance exam in India for admission to undergraduate medical courses. It is conducted by the NTA in pen-and-paper (offline) mode in multiple languages.
Key Highlights of NEET 2025:
- Exam Date: 04 May 2025 (Sunday)
- Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Total Registrations: Approx. 24.5 lakh candidates
- Exam Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
- Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes (2 PM to 5:20 PM)
- Languages Offered: 13 languages including Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Urdu, Gujarati, Marathi, Assamese, Odia, Kannada, Punjabi, and Malayalam
- Courses Covered: MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, and Veterinary Sciences
NEET 2025 Exam Pattern (No Changes from 2024)
The exam pattern remained the same as the previous year, with 200 questions in total, out of which candidates had to attempt 180 questions.
| Subject | Section A (35 Qs) | Section B (15 Qs, Attempt any 10) | Total Qs | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 35 | 10 | 45 | 180 |
| Chemistry | 35 | 10 | 45 | 180 |
| Botany | 35 | 10 | 45 | 180 |
| Zoology | 35 | 10 | 45 | 180 |
| Total | - | - | 180 | 720 |
- Correct answer: +4 marks
- Wrong answer: -1 mark
- Unanswered: 0 mark
For a complete breakdown of NEET UG 2025 eligibility, exam pattern, and syllabus, check out NEET UG 2025: Eligibility, Exam Pattern, & Syllabus.
NEET 2025 Paper Difficulty Level
Let us now look at the overall difficulty level of the paper, as shared by students and experts.
Overall Difficulty:
- Moderate to Slightly Tougher than 2024
- More NCERT-based than previous year
- Assertion-Reason and Diagram-based questions increased
- Physics was the most challenging section for many
Subject-wise NEET 2025 Analysis
1. Physics
- Difficulty: Moderate to Tough
- Many conceptual and numerical-based questions
- More weightage to Mechanics, Modern Physics, and Thermodynamics
- Some tricky numerical problems with close options
Student Review: “Physics was time-consuming and calculation-heavy.”
2. Chemistry
- Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
- Inorganic Chemistry mostly NCERT-based
- Organic section had some tricky conceptual questions
- Physical Chemistry included formula-based numerical problems
Key Topics: Coordination Compounds, Aldehydes & Ketones, Chemical Kinetics, Surface Chemistry
Student Review: “Chemistry was manageable with NCERT. Few surprises in Organic.”
3. Biology (Botany + Zoology)
- Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
- Direct NCERT lines and statements
- Diagrams from NCERT textbook used directly
- High weightage from Class 12 topics like Human Reproduction, Genetics, Biotechnology, and Plant Physiology
Student Review: “Biology was easy and predictable, helped save time.”
Reactions from Students and Experts
Here is what students had to say after coming out of the exam halls:
- “Biology was a life-saver. I finished it in less than 45 minutes.”
- “Physics was the hardest part. I struggled with a few lengthy numericals.”
- “Overall, if you studied NCERT properly, you could attempt at least 150+ confidently.”
Expert Verdict: The paper was balanced, NCERT-centric, and followed the trend of giving more value to conceptual clarity rather than rote memorization.
Expected NEET 2025 Cut-Off (As per Trends)
Based on difficulty and number of candidates, here is the expected cutoff range for NEET 2025:
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | Expected Cut-Off Marks (Out of 720) |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) / EWS | 50th | 720 – 155 |
| OBC | 40th | 154 – 125 |
| SC | 40th | 154 – 125 |
| ST | 40th | 154 – 125 |
| General-PwD | 45th | 154 – 135 |
| SC/ST/OBC-PwD | 40th | 135 – 125 |
Note: These figures are based on expert predictions and past trends. The actual cutoff marks will be officially announced by the NTA along with the NEET 2025 results.
It is important to note that the qualifying percentile remains consistent across years, but the corresponding marks can vary based on factors like exam difficulty and candidate performance. For instance, the qualifying percentile for the General category is 50th, but the marks corresponding to this percentile can differ each year.
Additionally, for aspirants aiming for government medical colleges, the safe score is typically higher than the qualifying cutoff. For example, a score of 600 or above is generally considered competitive for top government medical colleges.
Note: These are expected scores. Actual cut-offs will be announced by NTA during result declaration.
What’s Next After NEET 2025?
Here is the timeline of upcoming events after the NEET 2025 exam:
1. Answer Key Release
- Provisional Answer Key: Expected in 2nd week of May
- Challenge Window: 2-3 days to submit objections
- Final Answer Key: End of May 2025
2. NEET 2025 Result Date
- Expected Date: Between 31 May – 4 June 2025
- Will be published on https://neet.nta.nic.in
3. Scorecard & All India Rank (AIR)
- Scorecard includes:
- Subject-wise marks
- Percentile
- NEET AIR
- Category rank
NEET 2025 Counseling Process
After the result, the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) will start AIQ (All India Quota) counseling, and respective state authorities will conduct state counseling.
Types of Counseling:
- 15% All India Quota (AIQ) – Conducted by MCC
- 85% State Quota – Conducted by state authorities
- Deemed Universities / Central Institutes – MCC
- Private Medical Colleges – State-level counseling
Documents Required for Counseling:
- NEET Scorecard
- Admit Card
- Class 10 & 12 Marksheet
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-size photographs
- Domicile Certificate (for state quota)
- Identity Proof (Aadhar, PAN, etc.)
NEET 2025 Answer Key – How to Challenge?
- Visit https://neet.nta.nic.in
- Login using your Application Number & DOB
- View your OMR sheet and provisional answer key
- Select questions to challenge (if any)
- Pay challenge fee (Rs. 200 per question)
- Submit within deadline
NEET 2025 Preparation Tips for Future Aspirants
- Stick to NCERT books for all three subjects
- Revise regularly and make crisp notes
- Practice mock tests and previous year papers
- Focus on time management
- Clear your concepts, especially in Physics
Final Words – NEET 2025 Was a Balanced Paper
The NEET UG 2025 exam was a fair and balanced paper overall. The Biology section gave most students a chance to perform well, while Physics remained the decider due to its difficulty. If you prepared consistently, especially with NCERT, you had a solid chance to do well.
Now that the exam is over, it is time to:
- Relax for a few days
- Be ready to challenge answer keys
- Keep documents ready for counseling
- Plan your next step based on results
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