The examination will be held for a total duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes) in two shifts, following the revised exam format introduced last year.
NEET SS 2025: Exam to Follow Revised Time-Bound Sections Format
NBEMS has confirmed that NEET SS 2025 will maintain the three time-bound section format implemented previously, ensuring uniformity, fairness, and enhanced exam security.
The question paper will consist of three sections – A, B, and C, each allotted 50 minutes. Candidates must answer the questions within the given time limit and will not be allowed to move to the next section before 50 minutes have elapsed. Additionally, once the 50-minute window for a section ends, candidates cannot review or change answers from that section.
NEET SS 2025 Exam Pattern
Candidates can refer to the detailed exam scheme below:
| Particulars | Details |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Duration | 2 Hrs 30 Mins (150 Mins) |
| Total Questions | 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ’s) |
| Sections | 3 Sections (A, B & C) |
| Duration per Section | 50 Minutes (Strictly Time Bound) |
| Total Marks | 600 |
| Medium | English Only |
NEET SS 2025 Marking Scheme
According to the official information brochure, NEET SS 2025 will follow the standard marking scheme:
- +4 marks for every correct response
- –1 mark for every incorrect answer
- No marks for unanswered questions
Candidates are advised to carefully manage their time section-wise due to the non-reviewable format of the paper.