NEET UG 2025 Exam Application Form, Aadhar, and APAAR ID Details

 

 

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) for candidates seeking admission to UG specializations. It strives to ensure a seamless and transparent process for all participating aspirants in the NEET UG examination. This article provides an overview of the NEET UG examination, details about the updation of the Aadhar and APAAR ID, exam pattern, and other vital points.

 

 

Overview of the NEET UG 2025 Examination

 

The NTA is solely responsible for conducting the NEET UG exam for admission into UG programs. Given the number of applicants for the exam, it is considered one of India's biggest exams. Candidates must clear this exam to participate in further NEET UG counselling rounds. It is vital for candidates to understand the application form dates, exam pattern, eligibility, and qualifying cut-off for the NEET UG 2025 exam.

 

The NTA has planned to implement a few changes to the NEET UG 2025 exam due to the allegations of paper leak and unfairness in NEET UG 2024. This will also bring about changes when the candidates are to fill out the NEET UG 2025 Exam Application Form. These changes are expected across the NEET Exam Application Form, verification, and examination process to ensure fairness and transparency in NEET UG 2025.

 

 

Eligibility for NEET UG 2025 Exam

 

Candidates must know if they are eligible for the NEET UG exam 2025 before filling out the application form. Here are the eligibility criteria for the NEET UG 2025 exam.

 

• Minimum Age: Candidates looking to participate in the NEET UG 2025 exam must be 17 years of age by December 31, 2024. There is no upper age limit, as per a Supreme Court directive.
  
  
• Educational Qualification: Candidates must have cleared their class 12 exams. They must have secured 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany and Zoology) to qualify for the NEET UG 2025 exam. The qualifying aggregate for SC/ST/OBC candidates is 40%.
  
  
• Nationality: Indian nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, and foreign nationals are eligible for the NEET UG 2025 exam.

 

There is no limit to the number of attempts for the NEET UG 2025 exam. However, other eligibility criteria for NEET UG exam must be met.

 

Also Read NTA NEET UG 2025 Syllabus and Subject-Wise Topics with Question Difficulty

 

 

Updation of Aadhar and APAAR ID Details for NEET UG Exam 2025

 

The notice regarding the updation of details on the Aadhar card was posted by the NTA on January 14^th, 2025. The notice aims to notify candidates of the required action before filling out the NEET UG Application form. As per the notice, the Ministry of Education declared that candidates must ensure to integrate their Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR ID) with Aadhaar for NEET UG 2025. NTA has also urged candidates to use the Aadhar and APAAR ID during the application form filling and examination process.

 

• Aadhaar Update: Candidates are advised to update their Aadhaar card details, including name and date of birth, as per their 10^th marksheet. They must also update their latest facial recognition data.
  
  
• Link Aadhaar to Mobile: Candidates must link their Aadhar and APAAR ID with a valid mobile number for OTP verification.
  
  
• Integration of the APAAR ID with Aadhaar: Candidates must link their Aadhar and APAAR ID. They can do this by visiting the nearest Aadhaar update/ enrollment center.

 

 

Why is Aadhaar Important for NEET UG 2025?

 

• Simplifies Application: Using Aadhar and APAAR ID helps to fill in details automatically in NEET UG 2025, reducing any possible errors that occur when entered manually on the application form.
  
  
• Quicker Facial Recognition: Candidates need not have to wait outside the exam hall for the verification process. The use of facial recognition technology allows for quicker and more accurate identity verification, ensuring seamless entry into the exam hall.
  
  
• Benefit of Candidates: The use of Aadhar and APAAR ID is beneficial for candidates as it safeguards their interest throughout the NEET UG 2025 examination process.
  
  
• Steps Candidates Must Take: Candidates must update their Aadhaar details, especially the name and date of birth, as on the 10^th mark sheet. They must ensure that their facial recognition data is also up to date.

 

Linking the Aadhar and APAAR ID will ensure a smooth and optimal process during NEET UG 2025. Candidate details and other vital information can be verified with the use of APAAR and Aadhaar ID.

 

Click here to view the official notice regarding the updation of Aadhar and APAAR ID for NEET UG 2025 exam application form.

 

Also Read SCET Maharashtra NEET UG AYUSH Counselling 2024 Online Stray Round 8 List

 

 

NEET UG 2025 Exam Pattern

 

The exam pattern for the NEET UG exam 2025 is expected to remain the same as the previous years. Candidates must visit the respective exam venues for the NEET UG exam, which will be conducted offline (pen and paper-based). The NEET UG 2025 will cover four subjects, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology. Each subject will have 50 questions, out of which 45 must be attempted. Each subject will be divided into Part A (35 questions) and Part B (15 questions). Candidates can choose to attempt any 10 out of the 15 questions in part B.

 

The total marks in the NEET UG 2025 exam will be 720. +4 marks will be awarded for every correct answer in the NEET UG 2025 exam, whereas -1 will be deducted for a wrong answer. The duration of the NEET UG 2025 exam will be 3 hours and 20 minutes.

 

Also Read NEET UG 2025 Exam Pattern, Application Form, Syllabus, Qualifying Cut-Off

 

 

Other Vital Points for the NEET UG 2025 Exam

 

Here are a few additional points for candidates seeking to participate in the NEET UG 2025 exam.

 

• Preparation: Candidates must devote additional hours every day to prepare for the NEET UG 2025 exam. Studying NCERT textbooks, taking notes, and revising regularly will help candidates prepare well for the NEET UG 2025 exam. Taking mock tests online will provide an atmosphere for the NEET UG exam 2025, enabling them to be better prepared for the exam.
  
  
• Stay Updated: Candidates must check the official website regularly, where all the latest news and updates will be posted. The information on the website is credible, and candidates must adhere to all the dates and deadlines.