National Eligibility cum Entrance Test
NEET-UG is India's single national-level medical entrance exam for MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and nursing programs across all government and private medical colleges.
3 hours 20 minutes
Duration
720
Total Marks
20,00,000+
Candidates/Year
Once a year (May)
Frequency
Class 11-12
Master NCERT thoroughly — it covers 95% of NEET
6 months before
Complete NCERT + practice MCQs daily
3 months before
Previous 10 years papers + mock tests
Final month
Biology-focused revision + test strategy
| Year | General | OBC | SC/ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 720-137 | 136-107 | 106-107 |
| 2024 | 720-137 | 136-107 | 106-107 |
Biology carries 360/720 marks — it's the most scoring section
NCERT is non-negotiable: read every line, diagram, and flow chart
Physics is the toughest section for most NEET aspirants — start early
Solve 50 MCQs daily from Day 1 of preparation
AIIMS cutoff is typically 650+ — set your target accordingly
