NEET 2025: Key Changes in Exam Format!

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has introduced significant changes to the NEET UG 2025 exam, which determines admissions to MBBS, BDS, and other medical courses. Check the changes below.

NEET 2025 Exam Changes Post Pandemic Era Questions Removed

Notably, the agency has done away with the question-selection pattern and additional time provision introduced during the pandemic. NTA announced on Saturday that the exam would return to its pre-pandemic structure, featuring 180 questions distributed across subjects as follows: Physics (45), Chemistry (45), and Biology (90), which includes Botany and Zoology.

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Key Highlights of NEET UG 2025

The exam will consist of 180 questions, to be answered within 180 minutes (3 hours).
The question-selection flexibility and additional 20 minutes introduced during NEET 2021-22 have been discontinued.
Earlier, the question paper was divided into two sections:
- Section A: All questions were compulsory.
- Section B: Students had the choice to answer 10 out of 15 questions. This brought the total question count to 200, with 20 additional minutes provided.

Experts believe the earlier system, which required students to review 200 questions and select the best answers, added unnecessary complexity and stress. The updated format aims to simplify the process while maintaining the exam's rigor.

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Implications for Students

With the return to the traditional format, students can now focus on answering all questions directly without the added step of question selection. This streamlining of the exam pattern is expected to enhance clarity and reduce confusion during preparation.

As NEET UG 2025 approaches, aspirants are advised to adapt their preparation strategies accordingly and stay updated through official NTA announcements.