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NEET 2025 Exam Centre Selection Criteria Changes By NTA- New Rules For Centre Selection

NEET 2025 Exam Centre Selection Criteria Changes By NTA- New Rules For Centre Selection

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Deep PathakUpdated on 10 Feb 2025, 05:43 PM IST

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced significant changes to the exam centre selection criteria for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2025. The NEET UG 2025 registrations have started on February 7 and can be done till March 7, 2025. While completing the NEET registration 2025 and fill out the NEET application form 2025, candidates need to be aware of these changes. These NEET 2025 new rules for exam centre selection aim to enhance convenience and accessibility for candidates across the country.

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  1. NEET 2025 new rules for exam centre selection
  2. Reason behind NEET 2025 exam centre selection changes
  3. NEET 2025 centre selection criteria impact on candidates
NEET 2025 Exam Centre Selection Criteria Changes By NTA- New Rules For Centre Selection
NEET 2025 Exam Centre Selection Criteria Changes

NEET UG exam is the single largest medical entrance examination in India, conducted for admission to undergraduate medical courses such as MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH programmes in government and private institutions across the country. Read the full article to know comprehensively about how this new NEET 2025 exam centres selection criteria will impact candidates in choosing their preferred exam centres and how the NTA allocates these centres.

NEET 2025 new rules for exam centre selection

The NTA has made some changes to the NEET 2025 exam centre selection. These new NEET 2025 exam centre selection changes by NTA are provided below.

1. Increased number of NEET 2025 preferred cities

As per the NEET 2025 centre selection criteria, previously, candidates could select up to two preferred cities for their NEET exam centres. Starting from NEET 2025, now candidates can select up to three NEET 2025 exam cities while filling the NEET application form 2025. This change provides candidates with greater flexibility in choosing the NEET exam city that is most convenient for them.

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2. Selection within state boundaries

Once candidates have completed their NEET registration 2025, they are now required to choose their preferred NEET exam cities from within the state of their permanent or present address as per the NEET 2025 new rules for exam centre selection. This policy is designed to minimise travel distances and associated challenges, ensuring that students can reach their NEET exam centres with ease. The NTA has advised candidates to select cities within their own state or nearby cities, discouraging the selection of distant cities in other states.

3. Reduction in the number of NEET exam centre

The total number of NEET-UG 2025 exam centres has been reduced. While there were 557 exam centres in the previous year, this number has been reduced to 552 for the current year. This slight reduction is part of the NTA's efforts to optimise resource allocation and ensure the smooth conduct of the examination.

4. Extended examination centre opening time

Among the other NEET 2025 exam centre changes, the NTA has also revised the gate opening time of NEET exam centre 2025. Previously, centres opened two hours before the examination. For NEET 2025, the exam centres will open three hours prior to the exam, allowing candidates enough time for necessary pre-exam procedures. This move by NTA has been implemented to enhance security and manage the flow of candidates.

5. Flexible allocation of NEET 2025 exam centres

The NTA has introduced a flexible allocation system that will adjust the number of exam centres for NEET 2025 based on the number of applicants from a particular region. This system will ensure that exam centres are not overcrowded and that candidates are distributed evenly across all the available NEET exam cities.

Reason behind NEET 2025 exam centre selection changes

The changes in the exam centre selection criteria have been introduced considering the suggestions from the stakeholders, including students, parents, and educational experts. Some of the reasons behind this change in NEET exam centre 2025 selection criteria are as follows -

  • Reducing travel burden - By increasing the number of choosing preferred NEET 2025 exam centres, the chances of students getting their desired exam centre are high. This will reduce the travel burden on candidates, especially those from rural and remote areas.

  • Ensuring fairness and transparency - The new change in the selection criteria of NEET exam centre 2025 will ensure a fair and transparent allocation of exam centres, minimizing the chances of any bias or favouritism.

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NEET 2025 centre selection criteria impact on candidates

The changes in the exam centre selection criteria are expected to have a positive impact on candidates. Some of the key benefits include:

  • With more exam centres for NEET 2025, and the option to choose preferred cities, candidates will have greater convenience in selecting a centre closer to their hometown.

  • The shorter travel distance and improved allocation system will ease the stress and anxiety that often come with traveling long distances to take the NTA NEET exam.

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