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NTA NEET 2025 Changes - Check Expected Major Changes in NEET Exam
Edited By Shamshad Ali Dar | Updated on Nov 04, 2024 11:28 AM IST | #NEET
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the NEET 2025 exam date soon. Any latest change in NEET exam 2025 will be made availabe by NTA on the official website. Following the recent NEET UG paper leak, the expert committee has submitted several proposals to the education ministry to ensure transparent and effiency in NEET 2025 entrance exam.
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The NEET UG official notification will be released on neet.ntaonline.in. Candidates can check the official details on the NTA website. Earlier, the NTA made important changes in NEET UG application fee, exam centres and tie-breaker policy. The NEET official website was also changed to neet.ntaonline.in. and few changes were also made to the NEET syllabus. The NTA NEET 2025 exam is held for admission to over 1 lakh MBBS, 27,868 BDS, 52,720 AYUSH, 525 BVSc, and AH seats, 45 medical, 318 dental, 914 AYUSH, and 47 BVSc and AH colleges in India. Read the article below to know about all the changes introduced in the medical entrance examination this year.
NEET 2025 expected changes
It is expected that the NTA will change the NEET exam pattern 2025. Meanwhile, there has been no update on NEET 2025 latest changes. A seven-member committee led by former ISRO chairman Dr K Radhakrishnan has submitted key proposals to the education ministry on conducting NEET UG exam 2025. Besides hybrid exam model, fewer attemps, the panel has recommended two stages exam, digital NEET question paper among others.
Expected changes in NEET 2025
In its report, the panel has recommended several potential changes to NEET UG 2025. The key changes made by the experts to prevent irregularities in NEET UG exam are provided here. Check the NEET expected changes in 2025 made by the experts.
Online exam and hybrid model: The panel advocates online entrance tests wherever possible. Otherwise, if online mode is not possible, the NEET hybrid model must be encouraged. Under the approach, the NEET exam papers will be sent digitally to the exam centre and students will complete their answers on OMR sheet.
Two-stage exam: The experts committee suggested that NEET UG exam to be conducted in multi-stages like JEE. It will help the authorities to handle the candidates in better way and address them efficiently.
Restricting number of attempts: The committee advises that the number of attempts must be restricted in the NEET UG exam. Currently, there is no limit on the number of attempts for the NEET exam.
Hiring permanent staff: The panel recommends that the NTA to hire permanenet staff instead of temporary workers. It also discourages the use of private centres for NEET UG exam.
NTA NEET 2025 Highlights
The following details which are provided below contain the NTA NEET UG highlights for candidate's reference.
NEET 2025 highlights
Particulars | Details |
Exam name | National Eligibility cum Entrance test |
Conducting body | National Testing Agency |
Mode of conduct | Pen-paper based |
Minimum eligibility | Qualified class 12 |
Duration | 3 hours 20 minutes |
Mode of application | Online |
Application fee | 1,700 for UR, 1,600 for OBC 1000 for SC/ST/PWD/Transgender |
Official website | neet.ntaonline.in |
Number of candidates appeared (2023) | Over 20 lakh |
Previous Year NEET Changes
NTA introduced the following changes in NEET UG entrance exam. Candidates who will appear in NEET UG must check the changes before applying for the exam.
NEET UG Application fee
Candidates will have to pay an application fee when submitting NEET UG 2025 application form. NEET application fee was revised. As per the NEET application fee details, the registration fees for general category was increased by 100 and candidates have to pay Rs. 1,700. The aspirants residing outside India had to pay Rs 9,500. For EWS/ OBC- NCL category, the fee was fixed to Rs 1,600 and SC/ ST/ PH- Rs 1000.
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Last year, the authority increased the NEET exam centres in India from 499 to 554. The NEET was conducted in 554 exam centres across India and 14 cities abroad. The foreign countries included the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Thailand, Sri Lanka, Qatar, Nepal, Malaysia, Kuwait, Nigeria, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Singapore.
NEET Tie-Breaking Procedure
NTA changed NEET tie-breaking rule. NTA removed the age and NEET UG application number to determine the NEET 2023 tie-breaking policy. As per the change, if two or more candidates score the same in NEET UG entrance exam, the authority will follow the given below procedure in tie-breaking policy.
Candidates securing higher marks/percentile score in biology (botany and zoology) in NEET exam will be given first preference.
Candidates with higher marks/percentile score in chemistry will be given next preference.
Followed by, candidates obtaining higher marks/percentile score in physics in the exam.
The next preference will be given to candidate with less proportion of the number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in all the subjects.
Candidates with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Biology (Botany and Zoology) will be preferred.
If the tie is not resolved, candidates with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in chemistry will secure rank.
In case tie still remains, candidates with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in physics in the test.
Addition in NEET UG
The authority also made a few additions to NEET UG:
Candidates were able to upload their present and permanent address proof while filing the NEET application form. The address proof will include Aadhaar card, domicile certificate, passport, voter ID.
Documents (permanent and present address) are to be merged and uploaded in a single pdf file. If both addresses are same, then the same document is enough. If a candidate is staying in a rented accommodation, he/she can upload their rent agreement for proof of present address.
If the mobile number provided by a candidate is international, then an additional number also needs to be provided. Mobile number and e-mail address of the parent or guardian are also mandatory. A copy of the confirmation page, scanned copy of NEET OMR sheet and a copy of the score card will be sent to the registered e-mail address of the candidates.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When will the NEET UG 2025 exam be conducted?
NTA will announce the NEET 2025 exam date soon.
2. What are the new changes in NEET UG 2025?
NTA NEET changes will be made availabe on the official website, neet.ntaonline.in
3. Is there any change in NEET syllabus 2025?
Last year, NEET syllabus was changed. The authority deleted some topics from Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects.
4. How to check NEET UG 2025 changes?
Students can check NEET changes 2025 in the information brochure provided by NTA.
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The Madhya Pradesh Medhavi Chhatra Yojana (also known as the Medhavi Yojana) provides scholarships to meritorious students based on their performance in the 12th board examinations.the percentage should be more than 75 percent for mp board students and for CBSE and icse it is 85 percent.
You can apply for scholarship and If you come into the meritorious students then the amount is even more than 25000.
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sadafreen356 18 November,2024
From your profile it is clear that you are asking about pharmacy admission through neet so,yes there are some colleges in India which considers NEET score for admission to pharmacy programs.
Other than NEET some state colleges use their own entrance exam like MHT CET, CUET, AP EAMCET, TS EAMCET, KCET, KEAM, and Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) for pharmacy.
If you are not satisfied with answer ask again i will try to help you better..
Here are top pharmacy colleges and their admission criteria you can consider
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sadafreen356 18 November,2024
If your daughter is currently studying in a CBSE affiliated school in Qatar and has been living abroad for the past few years, she will likely qualify for an NRI seat when applying for NEET, as she meets the criteria of being an Indian citizen residing abroad and completing her 10th and 12th education from a foreign country.
NRI students can apply NEET UG under NRI category. Your daughter will be applying for seats under AIQ quota i.e 15% seats only .some states dont give reservation to NRI like Karnataka but some states like gujarat has NRI reservation.while considering colleges check specific eligibility criteria of the medical colleges you are applying to, as there may be minor variations in their NRI admission policies.
Have a look on details of NRI category NEET admission
sadafreen356 18 November,2024
Hello,
Yes, it is possible to get admission into medical-related courses without clearing the NEET exam. Here’s how:
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Alternative Medical Courses :
- B.Sc. Nursing : Colleges like AIIMS (for nursing), Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore , and St. John's Medical College, Bengaluru offer nursing programs.
- B.Sc. Biotechnology/Biomedical Science : Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi and Manipal Academy of Higher Education provide such programs.
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Allied Health Sciences :
- Programs such as B.Sc. Radiology , B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) , and B.Pharm are offered at institutions like Amity University , Lovely Professional University (LPU) , and SRM University, Chennai .
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Paramedical Courses :
- Courses like Physiotherapy (BPT) , Occupational Therapy , and Optometry are available at Manipal College of Health Professions and Apollo Institute of Hospital Administration .
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Overseas Admissions :
- Countries like the Philippines , Russia , and China offer MBBS without NEET but require other eligibility criteria.
These colleges and courses offer reputable options outside of the NEET pathway.
To know more, visit : https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/medical-courses-without-neet
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Prachi Kumari 17 November,2024
There is no other major government examination in India that overlaps with the NEET syllabus to provide similar careers in the medical field. NEET is, however the gateway to medical and dental colleges in the country.
In case you wish to pursue other fields of science, here are your options:
1. Engineering:
JEE Main: This examination offers entry to engineering colleges, providing a vast number of courses in engineering.
2. Other Related Health Sciences:
B.Sc Nursing: Eligibility criteria differ for this course, such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English
B.Pharm: This could be pursued after 12th with PCB
B.Sc Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, etc: These are courses one takes if a person interested in the life sciences and other related studies.
Note:
Eligibility: Remember that eligibility criteria differ for courses and universities.
Entrance Exams: Prepare for entrance exams that are related to NEET, JEE Main, or whichever the university-specific tests may be.
Guidance Counseling: Participate in the process of counseling to get a seat in the preferred college and course.
If you hold an ardent passion for a career in the healthcare sector, keep researching and consider the following options like research or pharmaceutical industry or public health.
Samprikta Mondal 16 November,2024
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