Changes in NEET UG 2025 Exam Pattern: Latest Update by NTA

The NTA (National Testing Agency), on 25th January 2025, updated the NEET 2025 Exam Pattern. It is conducting the NEET Exam from 2019 on behalf of the National Medical Commission.

As per the latest NTA update, there are huge changes in the NEET 2025 exam pattern that must be considered while preparing for the NEET-UG 2025.

NEET-UG 2025 Exam Mode Update Latest News

NTA stated that the NEET 2025 exam pattern will revert to the pre-COVID format. It means that the NEET exam pattern will not include any “Section B” from now on, so no optional questions will be available for students. The duration of the NEET UG-2025 Exam would be 3 hours now.

The NEET exam pattern 2025 will be the same as the Pre-COVID NEET-UG Pattern and includes 180 questions for 180 minutes.

NTA Update for NEET 2025: Must be Considered by Aspiring Students

Students preparing for NEET 2025 exam must be aware of the following major factors while preparing for NEET-UG 2025 to avoid last-minute disappointment and failure.

• As per a recent update on the NEET 2025 exam pattern, students are required to complete their exam in 3 hours which means 180 minutes in total.
• They are supposed to attempt all 180 questions in 180 minutes.
• There would be no extra choice in questions or time duration.
• Students should practice OMR Sheets because the NEET-UG exam would be Pen-Paper Based. It is not a computerized or online exam.

There would be no provision allowed for aspiring NEET 2025 students.

Here is another update by NTA which is APAAR ID.

• NTA stated that aspiring NEET-UG 2025 students must have the APAAR ID Card along with Aadhar ID while registering for the NEET 2025 Exam.

The registrations for NEET 2025 are expected to start in early February and the NEET 2025 Exam date is expected on the 1st of May 2025.

Note: It is the advice for aspiring NEET 2025 students to stay tuned with Education Vibes to get all the NTA updates on time.

What is the APAAR ID Card and Its Update?

NTA has introduced a new requirement for NEET 2025 registration which is the APAAR ID Card. APAAR ID is the digital identification of students that consists of the complete journey of Indian students in an encrypted state. It is the digital authentic identity of the Indian students that tracks all their previous records of students. It protects against any educational fraud and eliminates confusion regarding students’ information.

The Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) ID is a 12-digit digital student ID card that securely stores the permanent academic records of students. This initiative is part of the One Nation, One Student ID policy, ensuring a unified academic identity for all students across India.

Note: NTA on 24th January 2024, declared that the APAAR ID for NEET Exam is not a compulsory document. This information has provided relief to many students whose APAAR ID for NEET 2025 is not ready. Now, it is not necessary to have the APAAR ID Card while registering for the NEET 2025.