Formerly conducted by CBSE, NTA announces the NEET-UG 2025 scheduled for May 4, 2025. This major exam opens the gateway for candidates in India seeking admission into undergraduate medical courses.
Mode and Pattern of Exam
As per the instruction by the National Medical Commission, NEET-UG 2025 will once again be conducted in a traditional pen-paper format with Optical Mark Recognition sheets.
The exam will be conducted in a single day of a single shift for uniformity of the candidates.
What is certain, though, is that the NTA went back to the pre-pandemic test pattern. This meant giving up on the optional questions that were introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic to give some breathing space to students.
There would be 180 questions: 45 from physics, 45 from chemistry, and 90 from biology (with subdivisions in botany and zoology). The duration would be three hours.
Curriculum and Preparations
NEET-UG 2025 syllabus has been framed by the Undergraduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB), National Medical Commission.
Thus, aspirants should familiarize themselves with the prescribed syllabus available on the official NTA website; that will put candidates entirely on the relevant topics and familiarize them with the scope of the exam.
How to Apply and Reach the Official Website
A candidate should apply through the official website at neet.nta.nic.in. The online registration and application procedures will be conducted by the NTA through this portal.
The applicants are advised to constantly check the website for further updates regarding application deadlines, documents required, and other information.
Aadhaar Update Notice
A recent notice issued by NTA dated January 14, 2025, urged all NEET-UG 2025 aspirants to ensure their Aadhaar details are correct and updated. This step was critical for identity verification.
Aspirants must keep in mind
Keep App In Time: It’s crucial for every candidate to keep up with their deadlines and not risk disqualification. There will be no acceptance of late submissions.
Authentic Information: Every applicant has to ensure that the information provided in the application is exact and verifiable. A mismatch may lead to rejection of the application or problems at the time of admission.
Study Plan: With the return of the pre-COVID exam pattern now, candidates must plan their study accordingly. Complete coverage of the syllabus, practicing previous years’ question papers also helps.
The announcement of the exam date for NEET-UG 2025 is a significant proposal for medical aspirants across the nation-That they would follow the traditional method of examination.
Candidates are always advised to keep themselves posted through official channels, follow instructions, and work hard for success in the examination.
