New Delhi – The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that NEET UG 2025 scores and merit lists will also be used for admissions to Bachelor of Dental Studies (BDS) and Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BVSc and AH) programs.
According to a public notice issued by the NTA, these admissions will follow the established rules set by the respective regulatory bodies. The NEET UG 2025 scores and merit lists will additionally remain applicable for admissions to BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, BHMS, and B.Sc. Nursing courses, as per standard practice.
The NEET UG 2025 exam is tentatively scheduled for June 15, 2025. It will be conducted in a single day and shift using the pen-and-paper (OMR-based) format. This decision was recently confirmed in a public notice after a resolution by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
The NTA highlighted the examination structure in its order dated January 16, 2025:
"As per the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, Section 14 mandates that NEET (UG) must serve as a common and uniform entrance test for undergraduate medical education across all institutions. Similarly, the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020, requires a uniform NEET (UG) for admissions to BAMS, BUMS, and BSMS courses in the Indian System of Medicine. The NEET (UG) is also applicable for BHMS admissions under the National Commission for Homeopathy."
Meanwhile, the NTA is set to open the registration process soon. NEET continues to be the sole entrance examination for undergraduate medical courses, including MBBS and BDS, in India.
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