Big update on NEET UG: The exam may be conducted in CBT mode, the government is exploring the possibility of conducting the exam online...

NEET UG: NEET-UG, the largest entrance exam for admission to MBBS, BDS, and other medical graduate courses, may undergo some changes. NEET-UG may now be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The central government is considering conducting NEET-UG online. Currently, the exam is conducted offline, i.e., in pen-and-paper mode. It is believed that if NEET-UG goes online, the method of taking the exam will completely change. This move could prove to be a major change for millions of students preparing for medical careers.

Let's find out what the government's plans are regarding NEET-UG. What work is the central government doing in this direction? We will also understand the reasons behind these changes.

No final decision has been made.
According to government sources, the Ministry of Education is currently analyzing data to understand whether conducting the exam in online mode will benefit or harm students. No final decision has been made yet. According to the Ministry of Education, the biggest concern is whether the CBT mode will be equally convenient for all students. Computer labs and internet access are limited in many parts of the country, leading to fears that students from rural and backward areas may be disadvantaged.

Millions of Students Appear Every Year
Millions of students appear for NEET UG every year. NEET UG is also the only program that provides admission to medical courses, including MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, BHMS, BVSc & AH, and BSc Nursing. Over 2.2 million students took the exam in 2025.

Current Number of Seats

Over 120,000 seats are available for MBBS. Of these, approximately 56,000 are in government medical colleges and 52,000 in private colleges. The NEET exam is conducted annually by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Why is this change being considered?
Indeed, in many countries around the world, medical and other professional course examinations are conducted in a computer-based mode. In India, major exams like the JEE Main are also conducted online.

According to the Ministry of Education, if technical and infrastructure-related issues are resolved, this change could be beneficial for students. After the data analysis is complete, a further strategy will be decided in collaboration with the Ministry of Health.

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