NEET UG 2025: Initial Feedback – More Difficult Than Previous Years
Following the conclusion of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2025 today, Sunday, May 4th, initial reactions from students and coaching experts indicate that the examination was notably more challenging compared to recent iterations. Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for approximately 22.7 lakh medical aspirants, the paper was widely described as time-consuming and conceptually demanding.
Overall Assessment
Many candidates reported that the overall difficulty level resembled pre-Covid patterns, requiring deeper understanding and application of concepts. The increased complexity, particularly noted in the Physics and Chemistry sections, might make achieving very high scores more difficult this year, according to analysis from educators like Dr. Brajesh Maheshwari, Director of Allen Career Institute.
- Physics: This section was widely regarded as the most challenging. Questions reportedly demanded strong analytical skills and conceptual clarity. While many were formula-based, they often required multiple steps or the integration of concepts from different chapters, increasing both difficulty and the time needed per question.
- Chemistry: The Chemistry paper was perceived as lengthy. A significant point of difficulty noted by students was the inclusion of multiple-correct-option questions, a format not seen extensively in recent years, which required careful reading and precision. While theoretical questions were manageable, application-based problems raised the overall challenge.
- Biology (Botany & Zoology): Though considered less conceptually difficult than Physics or Chemistry, the Biology section was described as very lengthy.7 Questions were detailed, demanding careful reading and impacting overall time management for many aspirants.
The prevailing initial assessment of the NEET UG 2025 examination points towards a significant increase in difficulty and length compared to previous years. The challenges identified across all three subjects, especially the conceptual part in Physics and the lengthiness of Chemistry and Biology.
