NEET UG 2025: Exam to Be Held in Pen-and-Paper Mode, Official Notice Released
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2025 will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode (OMR-based). According to the official notification, the examination will be held on a single day in a single shift.
Key Highlights from the Notification
- Exam Format: NEET UG 2025 will follow the traditional pen-and-paper mode, ensuring uniformity and fairness in the evaluation process.
- Legislative Basis: The exam is conducted under the provisions of:
- National Medical Commission Act, 2019 (Section 14): NEET (UG) serves as the common entrance test for admission to undergraduate medical programs across all medical institutions.
- National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020 (Section 14): NEET (UG) will also serve as the entrance test for undergraduate courses in Indian systems of medicine, including BAMS (Ayurveda), BUMS (Unani), and BSMS (Siddha).
- National Commission for Homoeopathy Act: Admission to BHMS (Homeopathy) programs will also require qualifying NEET (UG).
- B.Sc. Nursing Admissions:
- For the Armed Forces Medical Services’ B.Sc. Nursing courses, candidates aspiring to join the Military Nursing Service (MNS) must qualify for NEET (UG) 2025.
- NEET (UG) scores will be used for shortlisting candidates for the four-year B.Sc. Nursing program.
- Single-Day Examination: The decision by the National Medical Commission (NMC) ensures that NEET UG 2025 will be held on a single day and in one shift to maintain consistency and transparency.
Implications for Aspirants
The notification brings clarity for NEET UG 2025 candidates, reaffirming the use of pen-and-paper mode. This format is widely regarded as more accessible and user-friendly, particularly in regions where digital infrastructure might pose challenges. The decision to include courses like BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, and BHMS, along with B.Sc. Nursing under NEET UG, ensures streamlined admissions across multiple disciplines.
Advice for Candidates
Candidates are advised to begin their preparation early, focusing on the NEET syllabus, which forms the foundation for admissions into a wide array of medical courses. Stay updated on further announcements and official resources for exam-related details.
