NEET UG 2025: All Compulsory Questions - What to Expect on May 4th
Preparing for NEET 2025? Learn about the 180 compulsory questions, the exam pattern, scoring system, and important updates from NTA for the May 4th exam.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to conduct the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2025 on May 4. The exam will consist of 180 compulsory questions to be answered within a 3-hour duration. The maximum marks for the NEET UG 2025 exam will be 720.
Key Highlights of NEET UG 2025:
- Exam Name: National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET)
- Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Exam Level: Undergraduate (UG) Exam at National Level
- Exam Mode: Offline or Paper Pencil Based Test (PBT)
- Exam Duration: 3 hours
- Total Marks: 720
- Total Questions: 180 (45 each from Physics and Chemistry, 90 from Biology)
- Marking Scheme: +4 for each correct answer, -1 for each incorrect answer
- Language of Paper: 13 languages including English, Hindi, and various regional languages
Exam Pattern:
The NEET 2025 exam pattern includes three subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. There will be 45 questions each from Physics and Chemistry and 90 in Biology. The exam will consist of multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 45 | 180 |
| Chemistry | 45 | 180 |
| Biology | 90 | 360 |
| Total | 180 | 720 |
Important Changes:
The NTA has announced changes in the NEET 2025 exam pattern. The optional questions have been removed, and the exam will now consist of 180 questions instead of 200. The total duration of the exam has been reduced from 200 minutes to 180 minutes, or three hours.
Negative Marking:
It is important to note that there will be negative marking in the NEET exam. For every incorrect answer, one mark will be deducted, and four marks will be awarded for every correct answer. Therefore, candidates must answer questions carefully.
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Official Website
For the latest updates and detailed information, candidates should regularly check the official NTA website: www.neet.nta.nic.i
