NEET 2025 Counselling Begins: Final Answer Key & Re-Revised Scorecard OUT | Cutoff, Dates, Question Paper & More
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2025 has reached its most crucial phase—counselling. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the re-revised scorecard, final answer key, and all essential information about cutoffs and question papers. Candidates across India are now preparing for the next step: counselling for MBBS and BDS admissions.
Whether you’re confused about how the dual answers impacted your score or when MCC counselling starts, this comprehensive guide will walk you through all the critical updates.
📌 Latest Updates at a Glance
✅ Final Answer Key Released – June 14, 2025
📜 Revised Scorecards Available – June 14, 2025
📥 Result Declared – June 14, 2025
🗓️ NEET 2025 Exam Date – May 4, 2025
🎯 Counselling Begins – July 2025 (Tentative for AIQ)
🔍 Dual Correct Answers Updated in Physics & Chemistry
📊 Cutoff Dropped Across Categories
📁 Question Paper Codes – 45, 46, 47, 48
🎯 NEET 2025: Key Events Timeline
Event | Date |
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NEET 2025 Exam | May 4, 2025 |
Provisional Answer Key | June 3, 2025 |
Objection Deadline | June 5, 2025 |
Final Answer Key & Scorecard | June 14, 2025 |
Result Declaration | June 14, 2025 |
Counselling Start (MCC AIQ) | July 2025 (Expected) |
📄 Final Answer Key & Scorecard (OUT)
The NTA released the final answer key on June 14, 2025, incorporating updates from students’ objections. Two controversial questions, one each from Physics and Chemistry, were found to have dual correct answers. Candidates who marked either of the correct options have been awarded full marks.
🧾 Important Notes:
Visit neet.nta.nic.in to download your scorecard and final answer key.
Download the OMR sheet, response sheet, and question paper using your application ID and DOB.
📉 Cutoff Marks Drop This Year
Due to increased difficulty in this year’s NEET exam and the dual answer controversy, cutoff marks have dipped for all categories.
🧪 NEET 2025 Cutoff (Expected)
Category | Qualifying Marks (Approx.) |
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General/UR | 144 |
OBC/SC/ST | 113 |
UR-PwD | 128 |
SC/ST-PwD | 102 |
Total students appeared: 22.06 lakh
Students qualified: 12.36 lakh
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will soon begin the All India Quota (AIQ) counselling for 15% of MBBS/BDS seats and 100% seats in Central/Deemed Universities. State counselling for the remaining 85% of seats will be handled individually by respective state authorities.
🗂️ Types of Counselling:
MCC (All India Quota – 15%)
State Counselling (85%)
AFMC & AIIMS – Specialised Process
Private/Deemed University Counselling
🔄 Counselling Rounds under MCC:
Round 1
Round 2
Mop-up Round
Stray Vacancy Round
👉 Important: Candidates must register at mcc.nic.in and follow the published schedule once announced.
📥 Question Paper & Difficulty Level
The question paper was tougher than NEET 2024, which is reflected in the lowered cutoffs. Many students reported challenging Physics and Chemistry sections, especially due to ambiguity in some MCQs.
Download Official Documents:
📝 What to Do Next?
Here’s a quick checklist to help you stay on track:
Task | Status |
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Download final scorecard | ✅ |
Check updated marks due to dual answers | ✅ |
Calculate estimated rank & cutoff category | ✅ |
Register for MCC/State counselling | 🔜 |
Keep documents ready (certificates, ID, photos) | ✅ |
Follow MCC & state portals for dates | 🔔 |
🔍 Final Thoughts
NEET 2025 has been intense—with 22+ lakh candidates competing for just over 1 lakh MBBS seats. From unexpected question patterns to the controversial dual answer keys, this year’s test has sparked national debates.
As you wait for counselling dates, make sure all your documents are in place, understand your category-wise rank, and register on the right portals at the right time.
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