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NEET Tie Breaking Policy 2025 Released by NTA

by PW Gulf
February 11, 2025
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NEET Tie Breaking Policy 2025 Released: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the NEET 2025 information brochure on its official website, neet.nta.nic.in. According to the notification, candidates can complete the NEET 2025 registration from February 7 to March 7, 2025. A key update this year is the introduction of a new tie-breaking rule. In 2025, NTA will follow a random selection process under the supervision of an independent expert committee if all other existing criteria fail to resolve the tie.

As lakhs of medical aspirants appear for NEET exam, multiple candidates often secure identical scores. Therefore, the tie-breaking process is essential for rank allocation. Over the years, NTA has refined the tie-breaking policy to ensure fairness in the ranking system. In NEET 2025, a new provision has been introduced which will be applicable if no resolution is reached through the standard tie-breaking parameters.

Rules of NEET Tie-Breaking Policy 2025 

To ensure a fair ranking system, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has updated the tie-breaking criteria for NEET UG 2025. When multiple candidates achieve the same score, a structured tie-breaking process is applied to determine their ranking. The revised criteria for tie breaking are as follows:

  • Candidates with higher scores in Biology (Botany & Zoology) will be ranked higher.

  • If the tie persists, preference will be given to those with higher marks in Chemistry.

  • If needed, Physics scores will be considered next to break the tie.

  • In case the tie remains unresolved, candidates with a lower ratio of incorrect to correct answers across all subjects will be ranked higher.

  • Further, preference will be given to candidates with fewer incorrect responses in Biology.

  • If required, the number of incorrect attempts in Chemistry will be considered.

  • If the tie still persists, candidates with fewer wrong answers in the Physics section will be preferred for a higher rank.

  • If no resolution is reached after applying all previous criteria, the ranking will be determined through a random selection process overseen by an independent expert committee.

Other Updates in NEET UG 2025

Along with changes in the tie-breaking criteria, NTA has introduced several modifications to the NEET UG 2025 exam process. These are:

Revised Exam Pattern

NTA has also revised the exam pattern by making the following changes:

  • The question paper will now consist of 180 compulsory questions across Physics, Chemistry, and Biology subjects.

  • There won’t be a Section B in any of the subjects.

  • The exam duration will remain 3 hours (180 minutes).

  • Optional questions introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic have been removed.

Increased Choice for Exam Centres

Candidates can now select up to three preferred exam cities instead of two when filling out the application form. However, the available options will be restricted to cities within the state of their permanent or current residence.

Extended Entry Window at Exam Centres

In 2025 NEET, the exam centres will open three hours before the scheduled exam commencement time. Earlier the centres were opened two-hour before the exam started. Now the exam will be conducted from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with entry starting at 11:00 AM.

NEET Tie Breaking Policy 2025 Released by NTA FAQs

Q1. What is the tie breaker for NEET 2025?

Ans. NEET 2025 tie breaker policy compares candidates scoring identical marks in the exam across various parameters to allocate ranks effectively.

Q2. Will optional be removed from NEET 2025?

Ans. Yes, optional questions have been removed by NTA for conducting the NEET 2025 exam.

Q3. Will NEET 2025 be easy?

Ans. The NEET 2025 exam will follow a similar difficulty level as in previous years. The challenge level of NEET 2025 is expected to range from moderate to difficult.

Q4. What is NEET 2025 registration deadline?

Ans. NEET 2025 registration will continue until March 7, 2025.

Q5. How many questions will be there in NEET 2025?

Ans. NEET 2025 paper will include a total of 180 questions across all the sections.

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