NEET UG 2025 Reverts to Pre-Covid Exam Pattern: No More Optional Questions
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially declared that the NEET UG 2025 exam will return to its pre-COVID structure, marking a significant shift for aspirants preparing for medical and dental pre-COVID structure, marking a significant shift for aspirants preparing for medical and dental undergraduate courses across India. In a notice released on Saturday, the NTA made it clear that the temporary modifications introduced during the global health crisis will no longer be applicable.
The most notable change in the NEET UG 2025 exam pattern is the elimination of Section B, which previously allowed candidates to choose from optional questions. Now, the exam will consist of 180 compulsory questions, with 45 questions each in Physics and Chemistry, and 90 in Biology. This means students will have to answer all questions within the stipulated 180 minutes, without the extra time that was once provided.
The NTA’s decision to revert to the original exam scheme aims to streamline the examination process, ensuring all candidates are tested uniformly under the same conditions. This return to the pre-COVID format simplifies the exam structure, making preparation more straightforward for students who have been adapting to various changes over the years.
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Additionally, the NTA has clarified that APAAR ID registration is not mandatory for NEET UG 2025, alleviating one more concern for applicants. Earlier, there was an encouragement to link APAAR ID (previously known as ABC ID) with Aadhaar credentials, but this has been confirmed as optional for the upcoming exam.
This announcement has stirred discussions among students and educators alike, as it signals the end of an era where flexibility in exam-taking was a response to unprecedented global challenges. Now, NEET aspirants can focus on a more traditional preparation approach, knowing exactly what to expect on exam day. This change, while requiring adaptation from students used to the previous format, is seen as a step towards normalizing exam conditions post the peak of the health crisis.
