Sun May 04 04:50:00 UTC 2025: **Over 2 Million Students Take NEET UG 2025 Exam Amidst Tight Security**

NEW DELHI – Over 2 million students across India and other countries appeared for the highly competitive National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2025 exam today, May 4th, 2025. The exam, considered one of the world’s toughest entrance examinations, determining admission to top medical colleges, was held at 5453 centers across the nation. The exam commenced at 2 PM and concluded at 5 PM.

The National Testing Agency (NTA), the conducting body, released several guidelines for the exam, emphasizing strict adherence to rules following last year’s exam irregularities. The NTA has implemented stringent measures to ensure fair and transparent conduct.

Admit cards were made available for download from the official NTA website, neet.nta.nic.in. The agency advised candidates to carefully review the guidelines provided in the admit card and information bulletin, particularly regarding prohibited items.

**Key Guidelines and Advice:**

The NTA provided specific instructions regarding OMR sheet filling: Candidates were instructed to use only the provided ballpoint pen, avoid alterations, ensure the question paper code matched the OMR sheet code, and refrain from tampering with the OMR sheet. Candidates were also reminded to mark the test booklet code accurately and to perform all rough work only on the test booklet.

Further guidelines for the exam hall included:

* Refusal to sign admit cards in the absence of invigilators.
* Ensuring seating at the assigned roll number.
* Time management strategies for unknown questions.
* Strict adherence to prohibited items outlined in the admit card and information bulletin.
* Avoiding communication with other candidates.

The NTA stressed the importance of careful preparation and adherence to these guidelines to avoid jeopardizing a year’s worth of hard work. The agency remains vigilant in its efforts to ensure the integrity of the NEET UG 2025 examination.

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