The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to announce the NEET 2025 exam date soon. Based on trends from previous years, the exam is likely to be held on Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 2 PM to 5:20 PM across India and abroad.
However, the delay in the announcement has left aspirants anxious, as last year’s date was declared by September.
Key Highlights of NEET 2025
- Exam Date (Tentative): Sunday, May 4, 2025
- Mode of Exam: Speculated to shift to Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Exam Duration: 3 hours and 20 minutes
- Regulating Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Major Expected Changes in NEET 2025
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Based on recommendations by the NTA’s expert committee, led by K. Radhakrishnan (former ISRO Chairman), several changes might be introduced to enhance the fairness and transparency of the exam:
- Shift to Computer-Based Test (CBT):
- NEET, traditionally conducted in a paper-based mode, may move to an online format to reduce issues like paper leaks and errors in question paper distribution.
- Multiple Exam Slots:
- Instead of a single-day exam, NEET may be conducted over multiple days and slots to better manage the growing number of test takers, which is now around 25 lakh.
- Changes in Exam Pattern:
- Currently, NEET has 200 questions, of which 180 must be attempted, with optional questions in each subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).
- The committee might recommend removing optional questions, aligning it with recent changes in JEE Main.
- Limits on Attempts and Age Restrictions:
- A cap on the number of NEET attempts per candidate may be introduced.
- There are discussions to reintroduce an upper age limit for eligibility to reduce the level of competition.
- No Changes in Syllabus:
- The syllabus is expected to remain the same as last year, which underwent significant revisions.
Importance of NEET
NEET serves as the sole entrance exam for undergraduate medical courses (MBBS, BDS, AYUSH) in India. These changes aim to improve the exam’s credibility and streamline the selection process for medical aspirants.
Conclusion
While these expected changes aim to address current challenges, they are still under evaluation, and no official decision has been finalized. Aspirants are advised to stay updated through the official NTA website and continue preparing based on the current syllabus and exam pattern.
