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Hindustan Times
18-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
NEET UG 2025 Answer Key News: From raising objections to marking scheme- all you need to know
NEET UG 2025: National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2025 on Sunday, May 4 and is expected to release the provisional answer key next. Also read: MP HC puts interim stay on NEET-UG results over girl's plea about power outage during test This year, the undergraduate medical entrance test was held in a single shift on May 4, from 2 pm to 5 pm at 5,453 centres in over 500 cities across the country. Over 22.7 lakh candidates registered for the exam. As per the exam's information bulletin, NTA will display the provisional answer key, questions and candidates recorded responses and then give them an opportunity to challenge, in case of any doubt. 'Candidates will be given an opportunity to make an online challenge against the provisional Answer Key by paying a non-refundable processing fee of ₹200 per answer challenged, within a specified period as indicated in the Public Notice,' NTA said. It added that challenges made by the candidates will be verified by the NTA with the help of a panel of subject experts and if a challenge is found correct, the answer key will be revised and applied in the response of all the candidates accordingly. Based on the revised final answer key, NTA will prepare and announce the result. The agency will not inform candidates about the acceptance/non-acceptance of their challenges. The key finalised after the challenges will be treated as final and displayed on the NTA website before the declaration of the result. Also read: NEET-UG exam: Chandigarh students find physics portion tough If the NEET UG final answer key shows that more than one option to a question is correct, those who marked one of the correct options will get four marks for that question. If all options are correct, those who attempted the question will get four marks. If none of the options to a question is correct or the question is dropped, all candidates will get full marks. Under normal circumstances, candidates will get four marks for each correct answer, minus one for an incorrect answer and no mark (0) for an unanswered question.
India Today
06-05-2025
- General
- India Today
NEET UG 2025 answer key release date soon. What candidates should know
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2025 was conducted successfully on May 4, between 2 pm and 5 pm. In the current year, over 22 lakh students appeared for the medical entrance test, which was conducted in a single shift. Candidates who appeared for the test stated that the exam was tougher and longer than the previous years. Since the NEET UG 2025 exam is over, students are waiting for the provisional answer key to be released. Following past trends, the National Testing Agency (NTA) is likely to release the provisional answer key in late May 2025. The NEET UG result is usually released around four to five weeks from the date of the exam. NEET UG 2025: HOW TO DOWNLOAD ANSWER KEY Go to the official NEET website: Find the link of the NEET UG provisional answer key on the home page. Log in using your application number, date of birth, and security code. Your screen will display the provisional answer key. Check the subject-wise NEET UG 2025 paper analysis here. Besides going through the provisional answer key, students will get a chance to raise objections in case they suspect there are irregularities. Objections can be made online, and for each objection, the candidate will need to pay an objection fee. Once the window for objections has closed, NTA will then go through the objections and provide the final answer key. Please note that the final answer key can be different from the provisional one. The final answer key is usually released a few days before the NEET UG results are declared. Candidates are recommended to remain in touch with any additional notifications by the NTA on the answer key and results.
India Gazette
06-05-2025
- General
- India Gazette
NTA likely to postpone CUET-UG 2025 examination: Sources
By Vishu Adhana New Delhi (India) May 6 (ANI): The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to postpone the Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduate programmes (CUET-UG) 2025, which was scheduled to begin on May 8, according to official sources. While an official announcement is awaited, the decision is reportedly being considered due to logistical challenges. CUET-UG 2025 was initially scheduled to be held between May 8 and June 1, 2025, across multiple centres in India and abroad. It is the second-largest entrance exam in the country in terms of the number of applicants, after National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate (NEET-UG). Over 13 lakh students register for the CUET every year, aiming for admission to central, state, deemed, and private universities across India. The CUET-UG serves as a single-window examination for admission to undergraduate programmes in more than 250 universities, including prominent central universities like Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University, and Jawaharlal Nehru University. NTA, which conducts the exam, is also responsible for holding other major national-level tests like NEET and the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) which is held for admissions to various engineering colleges in India. With the ongoing exam season and tight scheduling, officials say conducting the CUET-UG 2025 as per the original plan may prove difficult. (ANI)
New Indian Express
05-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Over 70,000 students appear for NEET UG in Andhra Pradesh
VIJAYAWADA: The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate courses (NEET UG) 2025 was conducted smoothly across the State on Sunday, with over 70,000 candidates writing the examination at designated centres in all 26 districts. The exam, held nationwide from 2 to 5 pm, proceeded without major incidents, thanks to elaborate arrangements made by district administrations to ensure fair and orderly conduct. Attendance was notably high in the north coastal region, where 7,179 out of 7,344 candidates appeared in Visakhapatnam district, 1,525 out of 1,550 appeared in Srikakulam and 1,523 in Vizianagaram. In the Godavari districts, Kakinada saw 2,812 candidates taking the test, while 2,690 appeared in East Godavari, 1,847 in West Godavari, and 1,162 in Eluru. Rayalaseema districts also recorded high participation, 4,381 in Kurnool, 1,144 in Nandyal, 2,534 in Anantapur, 2,311 in Kadapa, 4,333 in Tirupati, and 677 in Chittoor. In the south, Nellore had 2,852 examinees and Prakasam 1,428. Among the central districts, NTR stood out with the highest turnout, 13,455 out of 13,625 candidates, across 23 centres. Guntur reported 4,153 candidates at 16 centres, Krishna district saw 1,073 participants, and Bapatla recorded 304 of 316 candidates. However, chaos was reported at Sri Padmavathi Degree and PG College in Tirupati, where students alleged delayed entry, mid-exam biometric interruptions, absence of a wall clock, and poor staff coordination. Candidates demanded a re-exam and urged the District Collector to probe the alleged mismanagement. Apart from the Tirupati episode, NEET UG 2025 concluded smoothly across the State.
Hindustan Times
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Brahmin group protests outside NEET exam centre over removal of sacred thread in Karnataka's Kalaburagi
Members of the Brahmin community held a protest outside a NEET exam centre in Karnataka's Kalaburagi on Sunday, after some students were allegedly asked to remove their sacred thread (Janivara) before being allowed to take the test. The protest was sparked after a candidate named Shripad Patil was made to remove his sacred thread at St. Mary's School, the designated exam centre, before being permitted to enter the examination hall, news agency PTI reported. In response, a large group of community members gathered at the spot, raising slogans and staging a sit-in. The protesters accused the authorities of disrespecting religious sentiments and failing to implement the government's own guidelines. A video released by ANI showed demonstrators displaying their sacred threads and confronting security officials outside the venue. Following the incident, the state government registered a case against the officials involved and issued fresh instructions to prevent such incidents. However, protesters claimed that on Sunday, several Brahmin candidates were again either asked to remove or had their sacred threads cut before entering the centre. According to PTI, this controversy follows a similar episode during the April 16 Common Entrance Test (CET), where sacred threads of Brahmin candidates were also reportedly removed. The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate courses (NEET UG) 2025 was held nationwide on Sunday by the National Testing Agency (NTA), with thousands of aspiring medical students appearing at exam centres across the country. Conducted annually, the exam determines admissions to MBBS, BDS, and other undergraduate medical programs in India and sees participation from lakhs of students. Visuals from various parts of the country showed candidates arriving early at centres amid heightened security arrangements. A day earlier, the NTA had announced that all preparations were in place for the safe and secure conduct of the exam, with state governments placed on high alert. The enhanced security comes in the wake of the NEET-UG 2024 controversy, which involved allegations of question paper leaks, inflated scores, and legal challenges over grace marks, triggering protests and court scrutiny. In response, the NTA this year said it had taken 'all necessary steps' to protect the exam's credibility. Candidates were subjected to detailed screening by local police in addition to standard NTA protocols before being allowed into centres. Question papers and OMR sheets were transported under full police escort to prevent any breach. Authorities are also monitoring coaching institutes and digital platforms to curb organised cheating. All centres have been equipped with CCTV surveillance to uphold transparency and accountability. (With ANI, PTI inputs)
