NEET UG 2025: What’s Changed (Exam Pattern Updates)

 

1. Removal of Section B (Optional Questions)
   The National Testing Agency (NTA) has removed Section B, which had optional questions. This optional section was introduced during the COVID-19 period to give students some flexibility. The Indian Express+2www.ndtv.com+2

2. All Questions are Now Compulsory
   Now, there will be 180 mandatory questions total, with no choice to skip a section. That means students must attempt all given questions. www.ndtv.com+2India TV News+2

3. Subject-Wise Distribution
   The split of questions per subject is:

   • Physics: 45 questions mint+2www.ndtv.com+2

   • Chemistry: 45 questions www.ndtv.com+2mint+2

   • Biology: 90 questions mint+2Jagranjosh.com+2

4. Exam Duration
   The duration of the exam will be 180 minutes (3 hours). Earlier, when optional section was included, more time was sometimes allowed because there were more questions or choices. That extra “leeway” is gone. www.ndtv.com+2Jagranjosh.com+2

5. Return to Pre-COVID Format
   Basically, NEET is going back to how it was before the pandemic: no optional questions, shorter duration, fixed questions per subject. This is to standardize again. India Today+2mint+2

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Implications for Students (Preparation Tips)

• Study the Entire Syllabus: Since there are no optional questions now, you can’t skip “difficult” topics. Every topic could show up.

• Improve Time Management: 180 questions in 180 minutes means average 1 minute per question. Tu speed + accuracy dono pe focus karein.

• Practice with Full-Length Mocks: Fake tests that follow new pattern will help — kyun ki tu samajh sakta hai kaunsa section zyada time leta hai, kaha speed slow hai.

• Focus on Accuracy: Ab galti ki jagah kam hogi; wrong answer se negative marking hogi, aur har question important hai.

• Mental Preparedness: Jaise change hua hai optional section hat gaya, there may be extra pressure. Confidence building through daily revision helps.