Fri Oct 18 15:16:40 UTC 2024: ## NTA to Announce 2025 Exam Calendar This Week: Changes to JEE Main Exam Pattern

**New Delhi:** The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to announce the exam calendar for major entrance tests, including JEE Main, NEET UG, and CUET UG, for 2025 this week.

The JEE Main exam pattern is set to undergo a significant change. The optional questions in Section B of the exam have been scrapped, meaning candidates will be required to attempt all five questions in each subject. This change, which comes after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, aims to revert to the original exam format and ensure a fair evaluation of all candidates.

**Key Updates:**

* **JEE Main:** Two sessions – January and April, with all questions in Section B compulsory.
* **NEET UG:** Likely to be held on the first Sunday of May.
* **CUET UG:** To be held in phases during May and June.
* **Registration:** NTA has announced that JEE Main 2025 application forms will be available “in due course of time,” and specific dates will be announced shortly.

**Expert Reactions:**

* **Pankaj Sijariya (Physics Wallah):** The change in JEE Main pattern is beneficial for students as it reduces pressure and makes achieving higher percentiles easier.
* **Sandeep Mehta (Vidyamandir Classes):** The optional questions were a temporary measure during the pandemic, and removing them is a natural step towards returning to the regular exam format.
* **Ujjwal Singh (Infinity Learn by Sri Chaitanya):** Students should adjust their study plans to focus on comprehensive syllabus coverage and consistent practice to avoid silly mistakes.

**Other Updates:**

* All 23 IITs are offering fee concessions and relaxed cut-offs for students from reserved categories.
* The Supreme Court ruled that a benchmark disability of 40% does not automatically disqualify a candidate from educational institutions.
* AICTE, in partnership with 1M1B Green Skills Academy, has announced green internship opportunities for students.

The NTA’s official website (nta.ac.in) will release the complete exam calendar. Candidates are advised to stay updated with the latest information from the official websites of JEE Main, NEET UG, and CUET UG for specific dates and application details.

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