NEET 2025 Controversy: Students Flag Questions with Dual Correct Answers, NTA Yet to Clarify

The NEET 2025 undergraduate medical entrance exam has come under scrutiny after students reported a major discrepancy in this year’s paper—two questions allegedly contained more than one correct answer. This unexpected twist has led to confusion among candidates and triggered a fresh wave of concern around the fairness and accuracy of India’s most competitive medical entrance exam.

Students Raise Red Flags Over Dual-Answer Questions

Several NEET aspirants who appeared for the exam took to forums and emails to express frustration over ambiguous multiple-choice questions. According to candidates, two questions in the paper had dual correct options, which left many students confused during the exam and unsure of how to answer.

While some students claimed they had the presence of mind to skip these uncertain questions, others attempted them, worried that unanswered questions might cost them valuable marks. Many students have since submitted formal complaints to the National Testing Agency (NTA), the body responsible for conducting NEET, asking for immediate clarification and correction.

Objection Window Open Until June 5

The provisional answer key for NEET 2025 was released by NTA on June 3, and students were given a window until June 5 to raise objections. Candidates can file objections through the official website — neet.nta.nic.in.

To submit an objection:

• Visit the official NTA NEET portal

• Log in with your application credentials

• Select the question(s) you wish to challenge

• Upload supporting documents or references

• Pay a fee of ₹200 per question

NTA will review all valid challenges before releasing the final answer key, which will be used to calculate scores for the NEET UG 2025 result.

Past Controversies Still Fresh

This isn’t the first time NEET has faced backlash over paper errors. In 2024, a controversial physics question led to a court battle, eventually reaching the Supreme Court, which upheld NTA’s stance. However, the current issue may receive more serious attention, given the number of complaints and the fact that multiple-choice questions with more than one correct answer can drastically alter ranking outcomes in a high-stakes exam.

Every Mark Matters in NEET

With limited medical seats and millions of aspirants, NEET remains one of the most competitive exams in India. Even a single mark can decide whether a candidate makes it to a government medical college or not. This is why students and education experts alike are urging the NTA to maintain transparency and fairness in how answer keys are finalized and results are declared.

Students Advised to Stay Alert

Candidates who believe their performance was impacted by the alleged question errors are strongly advised to raise objections before the deadline. It’s also recommended to keep checking the NTA website and follow updates from reliable education news sources for any official clarifications.

As students wait for the final verdict on the disputed questions, the incident serves as a reminder of how critical exam accuracy and prompt resolution are in safeguarding the credibility of national-level entrance tests.