NEET UG 2025 Registration Process: A Step-by-Step Guide
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) is India’s premier medical entrance exam for admission to undergraduate medical (MBBS), dental (BDS), and AYUSH courses. Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), the exam attracts millions of aspirants annually. If you’re preparing for NEET UG 2025, here’s a comprehensive guide to the registration process, eligibility, and key dates.

1. NEET UG 2025 Overview
- Exam Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Exam Mode: Offline (Pen-and-Paper)
- Medium: 13 Languages (English, Hindi, and regional languages)
- Courses Offered: MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, and BSMS.
2. NEET UG 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Before registering, ensure you meet these requirements:
- Age Limit: Minimum 17 years as of December 31, 2025. No upper age limit (as per current rules).
- Academic Qualification:
- Passed Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English.
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC, 45% for PwD).
- Attempt Limit: No cap on the number of attempts.
3. NEET UG 2025 Registration Process
The registration process is entirely online. Follow these steps:
Step 1: Online Registration
- Visit the official NTA NEET website: https://neet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on “New Registration” and fill in basic details:
- Name, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, Email ID.
- A provisional Application Number will be generated.
Step 2: Fill the Application Form
- Log in using your Application Number and password.
- Provide details:
- Academic qualifications.
- Choice of exam center (select 4 preferred cities).
- Parent/guardian information.
Step 3: Upload Documents
- Scanned copies in prescribed format:
- Photograph: 10–200 KB (JPEG format).
- Signature: 4–30 KB (JPEG format).
- Class 10 Certificate: For age proof (PDF, 50–300 KB).
- Category Certificate (if applicable).
Step 4: Fee Payment
- Pay the application fee online (credit/debit card, net banking, UPI):
Category Fee (Tentative for 2025)
General/Unreserved ₹1,700
OBC/EWS ₹1,600
SC/ST/PwD ₹1,000 Step 5: Final Submission- Review all details carefully.
- Submit the form and save/print the Confirmation Page for future reference.
- Notification Release: December 2024/January 2025.
- Registration Start Date: First week of March 2025.
- Last Date to Apply: First week of April 2025.
- Correction Window: April 2025 (dates announced later).
- Admit Card Release: May 2025.
- Exam Date: First week of May 2025.
- Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar, Passport, PAN, etc.).
- Class 10 and 12 mark sheets.
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD).
- Passport-sized photograph and signature.
- Incorrect personal/academic details.
- Blurry or oversized documents.
- Missing the payment deadline.
- Choosing an exam center far from your location.
- Download the admit card once released.
- Prepare using NCERT textbooks, previous years’ papers, and mock tests.
- Check the NTA NEET website regularly for updates.