Are you an aspiring doctor who wants to ace the NEET exam this year? Before you begin the preparation/revision, it is highly recommended that you check the important registration and examination dates.
This guide will help you understand when the NEET examination begins, and a perfect study strategy.
NEET 2025 Exam Dates
Event | Date |
| Release of NEET 2025 Notification | February 7, 2025 |
| Start of Online Application | February 7, 2025 |
| Last Date for Application Submission | March 7, 2025 |
| Correction Window for Application | March 9 to March 11, 2025 |
| Release of City Intimation Slip | By April 26, 2025 |
| Release of Admit Card | By May 1, 2025 |
| NEET 2025 Examination Date | May 4, 2025 (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST) |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | May 2025 |
| Final Answer Key and Result Declaration | By June 14, 2025 |
| Counselling Start Date | August 2025 |
NEET 2025 Exam Timings
The NEET 2025 exam is scheduled to take place on:
- Date: May 4, 2025 (Sunday)
- Exam Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (IST)
- Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes)
Exam Day Schedule:
Activity | Time |
| Entry to the Exam Hall | 12:30 PM onwards |
| Last Entry (Gate Closing) | 1:30 PM |
| Exam Begins | 2:00 PM |
| Exam Ends | 5:00 PM |
NEET Exam Date Year-wise Trends
Does the NEET exam follow a pattern? Every year NTA (National Testing Agency) drops the notification for the NEET examination and it does have a pattern! If NEET has a favorite day, it should be Sunday because it shows up on Sunday every year.
Let us see the NEET exam date year-wise trends here:
Year | NEET Exam Date | Day |
| 2025 | May 4, 2025 | Sunday |
| 2024 | May 5, 2024 | Sunday |
| 2023 | May 7, 2023 | Sunday |
| 2022 | July 17, 2022 | Sunday |
| 2021 | September 12, 2021 | Sunday |
| 2020 | September 13, 2020 | Sunday |
| 2019 | May 5, 2019 | Sunday |
| 2018 | May 6, 2018 | Sunday |
| 2017 | May 7, 2017 | Sunday |
| 2016 | May 1, 2016 (Phase 1) | Sunday |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NEET 2 times a year?
There are some speculations about conducting NEET twice a year like JEE but NTA has not officially confirmed about conducting NEET twice a year.
Is 400 a good score in NEET?
400 in NEET is considered to be a below-average score. But, it also depends on the category of the college that you are aiming for.
What are the timings of the NEET exam?
The NEET 2025 exam will be held on May 4, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (IST).
