New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday (February 7) issued the notification regarding the conduct of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2025. Aspiring candidates can fill up applications for NEET UG through the official website of National Testing Agency (NTA), www.neet.nta.nic.in, till March 7.
In a major relief to students, NTA has clarified that an APAAR ID is not mandatory for NEET UG 2025 registration. They can choose other available means of identification, details of which will be available in the information bulletin soon.
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NEET-UG exam to be held on May 4
The entrance test for NEET-UG will be held at multiple centres across the country on May 4. The agency conducting body has confirmed that the exam will continue to be conducted in pen and paper mode following deliberations between the education and health ministries.
Important Dates
Registration period: February 7 – March 7, 2025 (until 11:50 PM)
Last date for fee payment: March 7, 2025 (until 11:50 PM)
Correction window to remain open: March 9 – March 11, 2025
City intimation announcement: By April 26, 2025
Admit card download: By May 1, 2025
Exam date: May 4, 2025 (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
Result declaration: By June 14, 2025 (Expected)
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Steps to Apply
Visit the official NTA NEET website: www.neet.nta.nic.in
Register online by providing the necessary personal details such as name, date of birth, gender, contact details, and nationality.
Fill in the application form with accurate personal and academic information.
Upload scanned images of required documents, including a recent passport-sized photograph and signature.
Pay the online application fee as per your category.
Carefully review all entered details before final submission.
After submission, note the application number for future reference.
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Application correction window
After the registration deadline, NTA will provide a window for candidates to rectify any mistakes in their application forms. This correction window will be open from March 9 to March 11, 2025. During this period, candidates can edit specific details in their forms. If changes involve category or selection of an international exam city, additional fees may be applicable.
Examination fee
General candidates are required to pay ₹1,700, while those belonging to the economically weaker sections (EWS) and OBC/NCL are deemed to pay ₹1,600, while the rest of categories need to pay ₹1,000 per candidate for taking the test in the country. Those willing to take the test outside India will have to deposit the fee of ₹9,500.
