Thu Jan 16 12:36:00 UTC 2025: ## NEET UG 2025 to be a Single-Day Pen-and-Paper Exam; Aadhaar Linking Mandatory
**New Delhi, [Date of Publication]** – The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced today that the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) Undergraduate (UG) 2025 exam will be conducted as a single-day, single-shift, pen-and-paper examination. The agency also emphasized the mandatory linking of Aadhaar cards with valid mobile numbers for all applicants, citing improved efficiency and security.
The decision, detailed in an official notification, highlights the benefits of Aadhaar-based authentication. NTA stated that Aadhaar linkage will streamline the application process by auto-populating details, reducing errors. Furthermore, advancements in Aadhaar technology, including facial recognition, will expedite candidate verification and ensure smoother entry into examination halls. This, the NTA claims, will benefit candidates by simplifying the process and safeguarding their interests.
Applicants are urged to update their Aadhaar details, ideally matching those on their class 10 certificates. The registration process for NEET UG 2025 will open in the coming weeks. The syllabus for the exam is already available on the official NEET 2025 website. NEET UG remains the crucial entrance exam for undergraduate medical education in all Indian medical institutions, including prestigious institutes like AIIMS and JIPMER.
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