NEET UG 2025 Latest News: The National Testing Agency (NTA) released a notification today on January 25, 2025 regarding the change in Exam Pattern and Time duration. NTA has announced important changes to the NEET (UG) exam pattern for 2025. The main aim is to return to the pre-COVID format, eliminating optional questions and the extra time that was introduced as a temporary measure during the COVID pandemic. Meanwhile, Now Total 180 Questions and Duration is 180 Minutes
NEET UG 2025 Latest Update: There is no more Section B (Optional Questions). The provision for optional questions, which allowed candidate to attempt a certain number of questions from a larger set, has been removed. This means all questions will now be compulsory.
NEET UG 2025 Latest News: 180 Compulsory Questions:
The question paper will consist of a total of 180 compulsory questions, and will be distributed as follows:
- Physics: 45 questions
- Chemistry: 45 questions
- Biology (Botany and Zoology): 90 questions
NEET UG 2025 Latest News: Time Duration is 180-Minute:
The NEET UG 2025 total duration of the examination will be 180 minutes (3 hours). This means students will have an average of one minute per question.
The NTA has been conducting the NEET (UG) exam since 2019 on behalf of the National Medical Commission. The changes implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic were intended to provide flexibility and accommodate the challenges faced by students during that period. With the situation normalizing, the NTA has decided to revert to the original format to maintain consistency and standardization.
This change will require students to adjust their preparation strategies. Since all questions are now compulsory, a thorough understanding of the entire syllabus is crucial. Time management during the exam will also be more critical, as students will have a fixed time to answer all 180 questions.
To check the NTA official notification the link is provided below:
NTA Official Notification:
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The NTA has advised candidates to prepare accordingly and regularly check the official NTA website (https://neet.nta.nic.in) for further updates. For any clarifications related to NEET (UG)-2025, candidates can contact 011-40759000 or email at neetug2025@nta.ac.in.
Conclusion: The NTA’s announcement brings clarity to the NEET (UG) 2025 exam pattern. However, by removing optional questions and reverting to the 180-minute duration, the NTA aims to streamline the examination process. Meanwhile, candidates are advised to adapt their preparation strategies to the new format and stay updated through the official NTA website. The primary reason is that the COVID-19 pandemic’s disruptive effects on education have largely subsided. Further, the optional questions (Section B) and extra time were introduced as temporary measures to accommodate the challenges students faced during lockdowns, online learning transitions, and potential learning gaps. With the situation returning to normal, these accommodations are no longer necessary.