The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the NEET exam timing in the information bulletin. Candidates who will appear in the upcoming NEET UG 2025 exam must reach the test centre timely on the examination day. It will help them complete all the pre-exam formalities without any hassles or rush. The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG 2025) is scheduled on May 4, 2025 from 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM. Aspirants must read and adhere to all the NEET exam rules to prevent inconvenience or disqualification for using unfair means. Scroll down for all the details about NEET Exam Timings 2025, along with exam day guidelines and other information.
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NEET Exam Timings 2025
NEET exam timings have been specified by NTA, allowing candidates to plan their exam day efficiently. This medical entrance exam will be conducted for 180 minutes. The exam centre for the NEET UG 2025 will be opened three hours before the test begins, and aspirants will not be permitted to enter the NEET test centre after 1:30 pm. So, they will have to leave home in advance, after considering different parameters such as traffic, centre location and weather conditions, etc. They cannot use or promote any unfair means during the entrance exam. Candidates will have to cooperate with the staff at the test centre during Frisking. They shall report at the designated exam centre on time to complete compulsory physical frisking. They must regularly check the official website for any latest updates on the exam timing of the NEET 2025 exam. In this article, we have compiled NEET exam timings 2025 for the clarity of the candidates willing to appear in the upcoming exam.
NEET Exam Timings 2025 Complete Schedule
The NEET UG 2025 will be held on May 4, 2025, from 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM. Aspirants must check the NEET exam timing and arrive at only the designated test centre to participate in the entrance exam. Check the complete NEET shift timing along with the exam schedule in the table below:
| Event | Timing |
| Timing and Duration of Examination | 02.00 pm to 05.00 pm (Indian Standard Time) (3 hours) |
| Last Entry to the Examination Centre | 01.30 pm |
| Sitting on the seat in the Examination Hall/Room | 01.15 pm onwards |
| Announcement of Important Instructions and Checking of Admit Cards by the Invigilator | 01.30 pm to 01.45 pm |
| Distribution of Test Booklet by the Invigilator | 01.45 pm |
| Writing of particulars on the Test Booklet by the Candidate | 01.50 pm |
| Test Commences | 02.00 pm |
| Test Concludes | 05.00 pm |
NEET Exam Rules and Dress Code
After knowing the NEET exam timings, aspirants must also follow all the NEET exam rules and dress code in order to be allowed to appear in the exam. Here are a few important NEET exam day guidelines listed below:
- It is mandatory to bring the NEET admit card along with a passport-size photograph, valid ID proof and other documents to the test centre.
- They must not carry any prohibited items like textual material, Mobile Phone, Bluetooth, Earphones, Wallet, Watch/Wristwatch, etc to the test centre.
- They must follow the NEET dress code rules prescribed by the exam authorities. Heavy clothes and/or long sleeves are not allowed. However, if aspirants come in cultural/ customary dress at the test centre, they must report latest by 12.30 pm to get sufficient time for proper frisking. Slippers, sandals with low heels are allowed. Shoes are not allowed.
- Cheating, misbehaviour, or using any other unfair means during the examination may lead to the disqualification of your candidature.
