NEET 2025 Analysis: Question Paper Review, Difficulty & Expected Cut-Off

 

NEET ANSWER KEY & CUTOFF

Date of Exam: 4th May 2025
Total Candidates Appeared: Approx. 21 lakh
Exam Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper)
Duration: 3 hours 
Total Questions: 200 (180 to be attempted)
Total Marks: 720

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Overall Exam Analysis

NEET 2025 maintained the traditional structure but introduced greater conceptual depth, particularly in Biology and Physics. The paper was moderately lengthy, and many students reported time crunch issues, especially during the Physics section.

• Overall Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult

• Most Challenging Section: Physics

• Easy-Moderate Section: Biology

• Time Management: Crucial for Physics and Chemistry

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 Subject-wise Analysis

Biology (Botany + Zoology)

• Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate

• Dominance: NCERT-based

• Key Topics Covered:

  • Cell: The Unit of Life

  • Human Physiology

  • Genetics & Evolution

  • Reproduction in Organisms

✍️ Assertion-Reason type questions were asked; diagrams from NCERT were directly referenced.

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Chemistry

• Difficulty Level: Moderate

• Mix of Theory & Application: ~60:40

• Key Chapters:

  • Thermodynamics

  • Organic Chemistry (I & II)

  • Coordination Compounds

  • Environmental Chemistry

Organic section had slightly tricky mechanism-based questions.

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Physics

• Difficulty Level: Moderate to Difficult

• Calculation-Based: High

• Topics with High Weightage:

  • Modern Physics

  • Ray & Wave Optics

  • Electrostatics

  • Thermodynamics

⚠️ Many students found Physics time-consuming due to tricky numericals and lengthy concepts.

Expected Cut-Off (General Category)

All India Cut-off will be around 530-540 Marks (Note:-Estimated)

Student Reactions

• "Physics was tough. Even though I practiced a lot, the paper felt a bit twisted."

• "Biology was doable, mostly NCERT, but a few options were close."

• "Time was short — had to rush Chemistry in the last 15 minutes."

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 Insights for Future Aspirants

1. Stick to NCERT, especially for Biology and Chemistry theory.

2. Practice numerical-heavy Physics topics with a timer.

3. Focus on conceptual clarity instead of rote memorization.

4. Solve at least 30–40 mock tests under real conditions.

5. Don’t skip PYQs – NEET continues to repeat core concepts.

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 NEET 2025 Answer Key.

 Final Words

NEET 2025 was a balanced paper that rewarded consistent effort, conceptual clarity, and smart time management. Whether you scored above your expectations or faced setbacks, remember — it's the journey that makes you stronger.

Stay tuned on Neetorcus for in-depth topic-wise analysis, chapter-wise weightage, and expert strategies for NEET 2026.