NEET UG 2025: Examination Pattern Reverts to Pre-COVID Format; Check Here

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released an important update for NEET (UG)-2025 aspirants. As per the notice dated January 25, 2025, the NEET 2025 exam pattern will return to its pre-COVID structure. Key changes include the removal of optional questions and adjustments to the question paper and examination duration.

As per the paper pattern for NEET 2025, there will be a total of 180 questions. Students will be given a total time duration of 180 minutes (3 hours) to solve the NEET UG 2025 question paper. The question paper will include 45 questions each from physics and chemistry and 90 questions from biology. There will be no optional Section B in NEET UG 2025.

Revised Question Paper Pattern

Students can go through the details below to check the changes made in NEET UG exam pattern 2025.

• Total Questions: 180 (compulsory)

  • Physics: 45 questions

  • Chemistry: 45 questions

  • Biology: 90 questions

• Section B Removal: The optional Section B, introduced during the pandemic, has been eliminated.

• Total Time: 180 minutes (3 hours)

Tentative NEET 2025 Schedule

Students can go through the table below to check the tentative schedule for NEET 2025 examination.

Aspirants are encouraged to align their preparation strategies with the revised format and stay updated via the official NTA website: neet.nta.nic.in. For further inquiries, contact the NTA helpline at 011-40759000 or email neetug2025@nta.ac.in.

The updated structure reflects NTA’s commitment to ensuring consistency and fairness in the NEET examination process.