The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially reverted NEET‑UG 2025 to its pre-COVID format—bringing back a streamlined structure of 180 compulsory questions to be completed in 180 minutes. Here's a refreshed overview:

???? What’s New?

• No Optional Section: Gone are the Section B alternatives; all 180 MCQs must be answered.

• Reduced Time Frame: The overall duration has been cut by 20 minutes—from 200 to 180 minutes.

⏱ How This Impacts You

Aspirants who’ve practiced with 200 minutes must now revamp their time strategies. The extra minutes previously allowed for careful question selection and scanning—now condensed into a tighter window under strict time constraints.

???? Student Reactions

The change has triggered mixed responses:

• Anxiety: Many voiced concerns on social platforms, saying the new time limit could hamper careful decision-making.

• Optimism: Others welcomed the adjustment, believing the shift emphasizes true merit and reduces guesswork.

???? Official Details & Pattern Breakdown

• Mode: Paper‑pencil OMR-based exam, held in a single shift.

• Sections: Physics (45 Qs), Chemistry (45), Botany (45), Zoology (45).

• Duration: 180 minutes.

• Marking Scheme: +4 for correct, −1 for wrong; no penalties for unattempted. medicaltree.co.in+9en.wikipedia.org+9shiksha.com+9shiksha.comtimesofindia.indiatimes.com

• Syllabus & Mode: Remains based on NCERT; no changes to subjects or content youtube.comen.wikipedia.org.