Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Education Ministry Reviews NEET-UG Exam Format
The Education Ministry is considering changing how the NEET-UG medical entrance exam is given.
They're studying whether to use computers (CBT) instead of paper.
Officials are looking at data to see if CBT could disadvantage some students.
The change has been discussed before but the push came after previous exam issues.
The ministry will discuss the findings with the Health Ministry once the analysis is done.
The Ministry of Education is studying the feasibility of conducting NEET-UG in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
Officials are analyzing data to understand if CBT mode could cause loss to any students.
The analysis also considers the existing infrastructure and the helpfulness of CBT exams.
The plan of switching to CBT is not new but has been discussed multiple times.
The push for exam reforms came following exam irregularities.
- Who
- Ministry of Education
- What
- Analyzing feasibility of Computer Based Test (CBT) mode for NEET-UG
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- India
- Why
- To assess potential impacts of CBT implementation.
Students (Implied)
Education Ministry
Exam Mode
Students (Implied)
Concern over potential disadvantages of CBT.
Education Ministry
Assessing CBT feasibility to identify potential issues.
- Exam
- NEET-UG
- Issue
- CBT Mode Feasibility
- Participants
- Over 22 Lakh Candidates (2025)
- Seats (MBBS)
- 108,000
- Lead Agency
- NTA
Sources
SC to Hear NEET PG 2025 Transparency Plea on September 23; Case Listed First on the Board
Punjab Clarifies 1% NEET UG 2025 Quota for J&K Migrants in Private Medical Colleges
Centre conducting data analysis to explore online mode for NEET-UG exam
Education Ministry examines NEET-UG computer-based test feasibility after paper leak
NEET UG: Centre conducting data analysis to explore online mode
NEET PG 2025: SC To Hear Plea On Transparency Of Answer Key On September 23
