Sat Feb 08 06:31:56 UTC 2025: ## NEET UG 2025: Pen-and-Paper Exam Scheduled for May 4th

**New Delhi, February 7, 2024** – The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the NEET (UG) 2025 exam will be held on **May 4th, 2025**, in pen-and-paper format. Applications opened on February 7th and will close on March 7th via the official NTA website, neet.nta.nic.in.

This year’s exam marks a return to the pre-COVID format, with the removal of optional questions in Section B and the standard three-hour time limit. Tie-breakers will now utilize a randomized process overseen by an independent expert committee as a final resort. Applicants must choose three exam center cities within their state of residence.

The NTA has clarified that an AAPAAR ID is not required for registration. The exam will be offered in 13 languages, and the admit cards will be released by May 1st, with results expected by June 14th. The syllabus remains comprehensive, emphasizing conceptual understanding over rote memorization across Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Further details, including the application form release date, are available on the official website. Authorities anticipate a surge in applicants this year, potentially exceeding 30 lakh. The decision to retain a pen-and-paper format was based on logistical challenges and the significant number of rural students participating in the exam.

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