NEET 2025 Exam Changes by NTA: Committee Report Released

NEET 2025 Exam Changes by NTA: Committee Report Released

Edited By Manisha Tiwari | Updated on Dec 12, 2024 02:19 PM IST | #NEET
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NTA is expected to bring some changes in the NEET 2025 exam. As per the media reports, due to the paper leak and controversies in NEET UG 2024, NTA can make some notable modifications to the NEET 2025 exam pattern, mode and others to enhance its reliability. The NEET UG 2025 exam may be conducted online with potential changes to the exam pattern. The Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan has also hinted towards shifting the NEET exam mode to online. Any such changes in NEET 2025 will be made available on the official website: neet.ntaonline.in. Please note that these changes for now are purely tentative.

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NEET 2025 Exam Changes by NTA: Committee Report Released
NEET 2025 Exam Changes by NTA: Committee Report Released

The expert committee has submitted various proposals in front of the education ministry to ensure transparency of the NEET 2025 exam. NTA NEET notification 2025 will be released soon. Any changes in NEET 2025 will be released with the release of the NEET information brochure. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate (NEET UG). The exam is the gateway for undergraduate admissions to medical, dental and other allied health sciences programs in India. Read the article on NTA NEET 2025 changes to know about the modifications done in the NEET exam.

NEET 2025 exam changes latest news

The exam calendar of NEET 2025 is expected to be released soon. As per the media reports, the NEET 2025 syllabus, exam pattern, and mode may undergo changes. Candidates are advised to stay updated with the NTA NEET 2025 Latest News to know about any changes in NEET 2025.

NEET 2025 exam changes by NTA

As the NTA has faced several challenges in the previous year’s NEET UG examination, a seven-member committee headed by former ISRO Chairman Dr K. RadhaKrishnan has submitted significant proposals to the Ministry of Education. The Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan has already said that the NTA and the committee both favour the online conduct of the NEET UG exam. Also, as per the media reports, there can be an Age restriction in NEET 2025. The expected NEET 2025 changes as submitted by the experts to prevent irregularities in the examination are mentioned in the points below.

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Online exam and hybrid model

The panel recommends conducting entrance tests online wherever feasible. If an online format is not practical, a hybrid model for NEET should be implemented. In this approach, the NEET exam papers would be transmitted digitally to the examination centres, while students would mark their answers on OMR sheets.

Two-stage NEET exam

The expert committee has proposed conducting the NEET UG exam in multiple stages, similar to the JEE format. This approach would enable the authorities to manage candidates more effectively and address their needs more efficiently.

Limiting the number of attempts in NEET

As there is no limit to the number of attempts in the NEET exam, candidates can appear for the medical entrance test as many times as they want. The committee has also proposed to restrict the number of attempts in the NEET 2025 exam.

Recruiting full-time staff

The panel advises the NTA to recruit full-time personnel rather than relying on temporary staff. Additionally, it recommends avoiding the use of private centres for conducting the NEET UG exam.

NEET 2025 exam pattern changes

The NEET UG 2025 exam may be held online with changes in exam pattern. As per various media reports, the NEET UG 2025 exam mode might be changed to online. Also, there can be some changes in NEET 2025 exam pattern. If the NEET 2025 exam pattern changes, then optional questions from section B might be removed.

NTA NEET changes done in previous years

Over the years, the NTA has made significant changes in the NEET examination. From the NEET exam pattern to tie breaker policy to syllabus, the authority has incorporated several changes. Check the major changes in NEET exam made in the previous years.

NEET application form fee

The NEET form fees has undergone a revision in the previous years, with slight increases across various categories, including General, OBC-NCL, EWS, SC/ST, PwD, and international candidates. The fee for General category candidates was set at Rs 1,700, while candidates from the General-EWS and OBC-NCL categories were required to pay Rs 1,600. For SC, ST, and PwD candidates, the fee remained significantly subsidized at Rs 1,000. NRI candidates were charged Rs 9,500.

NEET UG syllabus

Last year, the NTA introduced significant changes to the NEET UG syllabus in an effort to align the exam more closely with the evolving needs of the medical and dental fields. The changes involved both the deletion of certain topics and the addition of new ones across Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. These modifications were made to ensure that the syllabus reflects the most relevant and current knowledge required for medical and dental studies. Check the NEET reduced syllabus here.

NEET exam centres

Last year, the number of NEET exam centres in India were increased from 499 to 554. The exam was held at 554 centers across India, as well as in 14 international cities. These foreign locations included the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Thailand, Sri Lanka, Qatar, Nepal, Malaysia, Kuwait, Nigeria, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore.

NEET tie-breaking criteria

The authority made changes in the tie-breaking rules removing the age and application number to determine the NEET UG merit list. The tie-breaking policy is provided in the points below.

  • Preference will be given to candidates with higher marks or a higher percentile score in Biology.

  • Candidates with higher marks or a higher percentile score in Chemistry will be given the next preference.

  • Preference will be given to candidates with higher marks or a higher percentile score in Physics.

  • If the tie remains, candidates with a lower proportion of incorrect answers to correct answers across all subjects will be prioritized.

  • If the tie persists, candidates with a lower proportion of incorrect answers to correct answers in Biology will be given preference.

  • If the tie continues, candidates with a lower proportion of incorrect answers to correct answers in Chemistry will be ranked higher.

  • Lastly, candidates with a lower proportion of incorrect answers to correct answers in Physics will be ranked first.

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NTA NEET 2025 changes: Additions done

Along with some changes the authority added some important things to the NEET examination which are mentioned below.

  • Address proof: Candidates must upload proof of their present and permanent address while filling out the NEET application form 2025. Accepted documents include Aadhaar card, domicile certificate, passport, and voter ID.

  • Uploading addresses: The documents for both present and permanent addresses should be merged into a single PDF file. If the present and permanent addresses are the same, a single document will suffice.

  • Rent agreement: If the candidate is residing in a rented accommodation, they may upload the rent agreement as proof of their present address.

  • Mobile number: If the candidate provides an international mobile number, they must also provide an additional Indian mobile number.

  • Parent/Guardian contact: The mobile number and email address of the candidate’s parent or guardian are mandatory.

  • Confirmation and score card: A copy of the confirmation page, a scanned copy of the NEET OMR sheet 2025, and the score card will be sent to the candidate’s registered email address.

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Questions related to NEET

Have a question related to NEET ?

I don't have personal preferences or needs, but if you're asking about a target NEET score for admission to a specific medical college or program, it depends on various factors, such as:


1. Your desired college: Top medical colleges, like AIIMS or government medical colleges, typically require higher NEET scores, often in the range of 600-700+ marks for general category students.



2. Your category: If you're applying under a reserved category (e.g., SC/ST/OBC), the required score may be lower.



3. Your state or preferred region: State quotas may have different cutoffs compared to national-level seats.




Generally, a score of 500-550 marks might be a reasonable target for many government medical colleges in India. To maximize your chances, aim for a higher score to give you more options for both government and private institutions. Would you like some guidance on how to strategize your preparation?


Hello aspirant,

It is anticipated that NTA would administer NEET 2026 in pen-and-paper format on May 3, 2026, the first Sunday in May. The minimum age requirement for NEET 2026 is 17 years old at the time of admission, or must reach that age by December 31, 2026, at the latest.

So yes you are eligible for NEET 2026.

For more information, you can visit our site through following link: https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-2026

Thank you

HELLO,

No, you don't need a NEET score to get admission to the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) course at SIA College of Physiotherapy in Dombivli because the college doesn't require the NEET exam for this course. To be eligible for admission to the BPT course at SIA College of Physiotherapy, you must have passed 10+2 with a minimum aggregate of 50%.



Yes, you are eligible for NEET 2026 if your date of birth is March 23, 2009.  The minimum age requirement for NEET is 17 years old at the time of admission to the undergraduate medical/dental course. Since your date of birth is March 23, 2009, you will be 17 years old by December 31, 2026, which is the latest deadline for reaching the minimum age.So you will definitely satisfy the age requirement set by NEET 2026. The above were other requirements like the education qualification of eligibility which can vary from place to place as the requirements in that sense might differ accordingly.

NEET ELIGIBILITY

Hello aspirant,

NEET 2024 exam has already been conducted and even the admission process has also concluded.

So, I think you may want to ask the syllabus of NEET 2025 but mistakenly have asked about 2024.

Here below I am providing you the link of our site where you can check the detail syllabus of NEET and can even download its pdf.

https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-2025-syllabus

Thank you

Hope it helps you

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Column I ( Salivary gland)

 

Column II ( Their location)

Parotids

I

Below tongue

Sub-maxillary / sub-mandibular

Ii

Lower jaw

Sub-linguals

Iii

Cheek

Option: 1

a(i), b(ii) , c(iii)

 


Option: 2

a(ii), b(i), c(iii)

 


Option: 3

a(i), b(iii), c(ii)


Option: 4

a(iii), b(ii), c(i)


Ethyl \; ester \xrightarrow[(excess)]{CH_{3}MgBr} P

the product 'P' will be ,

Option: 1


Option: 2


Option: 3

\left ( C_{2}H_{5} \right )_{3} - C- OH


Option: 4


 

    

           

 Valve name                            

             

Function

    I   Aortic valve     A

Prevents blood from going backward from the pulmonary artery to the right ventricle.

    II   Mitral valve     B

 Prevent blood from flowing backward from the right ventricle to the right atrium.

    III   Pulmonic valve     C

 Prevents backward flow from the aorta into the left ventricle.

    IV   Tricuspid valve     D

 Prevent backward flow from the left ventricle to the left atrium.

 

Option: 1

I – A , II – B, III – C, IV – D


Option: 2

 I – B , II – C , III – A , IV – D


Option: 3

 I – C , II – D , III – A , IV – B


Option: 4

 I – D , II – A , III – B , IV – C 

 

 


Column A Column B
A

a) Organisation of cellular contents and further cell growth.  

B

b) Leads to formation of two daughter cells.

C

c) Cell grows physically and increase volume proteins,organells.

D

d)  synthesis and replication of DNA.

Match the correct option as per the process shown in the diagram. 

 

 

 

Option: 1

1-b,2-a,3-d,4-c
 


Option: 2

1-c,2-b,3-a,4-d


Option: 3

1-a,2-d,3-c,4-b

 


Option: 4

1-c,2-d,3-a,4-b


0.014 Kg of N2 gas at 27 0C is kept in a closed vessel. How much heat is required to double the rms speed of the N2 molecules?

Option: 1

3000 cal


Option: 2

2250 cal


Option: 3

2500 cal


Option: 4

3500 cal


0.16 g of dibasic acid required 25 ml of decinormal NaOH solution for complete neutralisation. The modecular weight of the acid will be

Option: 1

32


Option: 2

64


Option: 3

128


Option: 4

256


0.5 F of electricity is passed through 500 mL of copper sulphate solution. The amount of copper (in g) which can be deposited will be:

Option: 1

31.75


Option: 2

15.8


Option: 3

47.4


Option: 4

63.5


0.5 g of an organic substance was kjeldahlised and the ammonia released was neutralised by 100 ml 0.1 M HCl. Percentage of nitrogen in the compound is

Option: 1

14


Option: 2

42


Option: 3

28


Option: 4

72


0xone is

Option: 1

\mathrm{KO}_{2}


Option: 2

\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}


Option: 3

\mathrm{Li}_{2} \mathrm{O}


Option: 4

\mathrm{CaO}


(1) A substance  known as "Smack"

(2) Diacetylmorphine

(3) Possessing a white color

(4) Devoid of any odor

(5) Crystal compound with a bitter taste

(6) Obtained by extracting from the latex of the poppy plant

The above statements/information are correct for:

Option: 1

Morphine


Option: 2

Heroin


Option: 3

Cocaine


Option: 4

Barbiturates


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