When will the NEET UG 2025 exam be held?: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued five notifications concerning the NEET UG 2025 examination within a span of just 12 days, creating uncertainty among candidates regarding the final timetable. The frequent updates have led to apprehensions among students and coaching institutions. Regarding the reliability and transparency of the registration process. The most recent notification confirms that the NEET UG 2025 examination will take place on May 4, 2025. In a pen-and-paper format at designated centers both in India and internationally. However, the registration dates have undergone several revisions, contributing to the stress experienced by applicants.
NTA NEET 2025 Recent Notifications
January 25, 2025 – NTA Clarification on Exam Format and Duration Reverting to Pre-COVID Standards
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared that NEET UG 2025 will return to its pre-COVID examination format and duration. The assessment will consist of 180 mandatory questions (45 each from physics and chemistry, and 90 from biology) to completed within 180 minutes (3 hours). The optional questions and Section B, which were introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, have been eliminated.
January 24, 2025 – APAAR ID Not Required for NEET 2025 Registration
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has clarified that the APAAR ID (previously known as the Academic Bank of Credits) is not a prerequisite for NEET UG 2025 registration. While candidates, encouraged to update their Aadhar information and link their APAAR ID for academic record maintenance. It is not mandatory for the registration process. To aid candidates, a detailed user guide and video tutorial for creating an APAAR ID are accessible at https://appar.education.gov.in. Aspirants may register using other valid credentials as outlined in the information bulletin.
January 17, 2025 – Merit List to Include BDS and BVSc & AH Admissions
On January 17, 2025, the National Testing Agency (NTA) confirmed that the scores from NEET UG 2025. And the resulting merit list will also be applicable for admissions to BDS and BVSc & AH programs. This decision aligns with the regulations established by the relevant regulatory authorities, continuing from previous announcements.
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On January 16, 2025, Eligibility expanded for Multiple Courses
The NEET UG 2025 will function as a unified entrance examination. For courses such as MBBS, BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, and BHMS. Encompassing both Indian and Homeopathic medical systems. This initiative aligns with the provisions of the National Medical Commission Act of 2019 and the Indian System of Medicine Act of 2020. Promoting consistency in medical admissions across all educational institutions.
Furthermore, candidates seeking admission to the B.Sc. Nursing program under the Military Nursing Service (MNS) at Armed Forces Medical Service Hospitals, required to pass NEET UG 2025. The examination will administered in a single day and a single shift, utilizing the OMR-based pen and paper format.
16 January 2025- NEET 2025 Exam will be held in Pen and Paper Mode
On the same date, it also confirmed that the NEET 2025 examination will conducted in a pen and paper format. (OMR based) on a single day and in a single shift. As per the decision of the National Medical Commission (NMC).
NEET 2025 Registration to begin soon!
Registration for NEET 2025, anticipated to commence shortly. With the NTA expected to initiate the registration process in the first week of February. Recent announcements have led to some uncertainty regarding potential modifications to the exam schedule or eligibility criteria. However, officials, set to release the definitive dates and guidelines in the near future.
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