The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the NEET UG 2025 provisional answer key on its website neet.nta.nic.in. This crucial development comes 10 days after the NEET 2025 exam was conducted on May 5, 2025.
Key Highlights at a Glance
✅ Answer Key Release Date: May 15, 2025
✅ Official Website: neet.nta.nic.in
✅ Challenge Window: May 15-17, 2025 (Till 11:50 PM)
✅ Result Declaration: Expected June 5, 2025
✅ Exam Conducted For: 24 lakh+ candidates
How to Download NEET 2025 Answer Key?
Follow these simple steps:
- Visit the official website: neet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the “NEET UG 2025 Answer Key” link
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth
- Select your question paper code (P1 to P6)
- Download the PDF and check your responses
NEET 2025 Answer Key: Important Details
1. Types of Answer Keys Released
- Provisional Answer Key (Released today)
- Final Answer Key (After challenge window closes)
2. How to Calculate Your Score?
Use the marking scheme:
✔ Correct Answer: +4 marks
✔ Wrong Answer: -1 mark
✔ Unattempted Question: 0 marks
Example: If you attempted 150 questions with 130 correct and 20 wrong answers:
Total Score = (130×4) – (20×1) = 520 – 20 = 500/720
3. Expected NEET 2025 Cutoff (Category-Wise)
| Category | Expected Cutoff (2025) | 2024 Cutoff |
| General | 710-720 | 720 |
| OBC | 705-715 | 715 |
| SC | 695-705 | 700 |
| ST | 690-700 | 695 |
| EWS | 705-715 | 710 |
(Cutoffs may vary based on difficulty level and normalization)
How to Challenge the Answer Key?
If you disagree with any answer, you can raise objections:
- Pay ₹200 per question as a challenge fee
- Submit supporting documents (NCERT/standard textbooks)
- Deadline: May 17, 2025 (11:50 PM)
- Refund: Only if the challenge is accepted
NEET 2025 Result Date & Counselling
- Result Declaration: June 5, 2025 (Expected)
- MCC Counselling: June 20, 2025 onwards
- AIQ 15% Quota: Round 1 in July 2025
- State Quota: Varies by state
NEET 2025 Paper Analysis (Memory-Based)
Based on student feedback:
Difficulty Level
| Subject | Difficulty |
| Physics | Moderate to Tough |
| Chemistry | Easy to Moderate |
| Biology (Botany & Zoology) | Moderate |
Expected Toppers’ Score
- 720/720 (Many expected due to balanced paper)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Is the NEET 2025 Answer Key final?
No, it’s provisional. The final key will be released after challenges.
Q2. How many marks are needed for MBBS?
At least 600+ for a good government college.
Q3. Will NEET 2025 be re-conducted?
No, unless a major discrepancy is found.
Q4. When will the final answer key come?
After May 17, 2025 (post-challenge review).
Q5. How to check NEET result?
Via roll number on neet.nta.nic.in.
Conclusion: What’s Next?
The NEET 2025 answer key is a crucial tool for score prediction. Candidates should:
✔ Verify answers carefully
✔ Challenge incorrect keys (if any)
✔ Start preparing for counselling
Official Website: https://neet.nta.nic.in
Stay tuned for result updates!
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