NEET UG 2025 exam to be held in Pen and Paper mode on a single day and shift; official notice here

NEET UG 2025 Exam - Big Updates

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2025 will be conducted in the pen and paper mode (OMR based) in a single day and single shift. This is a significant change from the previous years, where the exam was conducted in a computer-based mode.

The NEET UG is a common entrance exam for admission to undergraduate medical courses in all medical institutions across India. It is conducted by the NTA on behalf of the National Medical Commission (NMC).

NEET UG 2025 to be conducted in Pen and Paper mode (OMR based) in Single day and Single Shift. pic.twitter.com/H1DYTgSGqI
National Testing Agency (@NTA_Exams) January 16, 2025

Applicability of NEET UG

As per the National Medical Commission Act, 2019 and the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020, NEET UG is mandatory for admission to undergraduate medical courses in all medical institutions, including those offering Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH) courses, and B.Sc. Nursing courses offered by the Armed Forces Medical Service (AFMS).

Important Information for NEET UG 2025 Aspirants

• The exam will be conducted in pen and paper mode (OMR based).
• The exam will be held in a single day and single shift.For further clarification related to NEET (UG) 2025, candidates can contact NTA at 011-40759000. Candidates can also refer to the official NEET website (https://neet.nta.nic.in/) for regular updates.
• This change to the pen and paper mode is likely to be welcomed by many students who may find it more familiar and less stressful than a computer-based exam.