NEET 2025 Competency-Based Questions to Rise, Making 100% Scores Tougher

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is planning major changes for the NEET 2025 exam. Students should prepare for these updates while waiting for the exam date and official notification. One key change is the increase in competency-based questions, which will test practical knowledge and make it harder to score 100%.

Competency-Based Questions Likely to Increase in NEET 2025

Competency-based questions test how well candidates can apply theoretical knowledge to real-life situations. Unlike traditional questions, they focus on reasoning, analytical skills, and linking concepts. NEET 2025 is expected to include more of these questions to match the new National Education Policy (NEP) and global standards. Experts say this change will help students prepare better for the challenges of medical education and practice.

The Expected Level of Questions in NEET 2025

Until now, NEET included very few competency-based questions. Starting this year, each section is likely to have about four to five such questions. These will focus on real-life situations, experiments, and practical applications instead of just theory. To prepare, students should carefully study their NCERT Lab Manuals and practice basic experiments. These resources will help them understand practical scenarios, which are essential for solving competency-based questions effectively.

Possible Changes in Question Format

During the COVID-19 pandemic, NEET included 200 questions, with students required to attempt 180, giving them some choice. However, the NTA has removed this choice in JEE Main, and NEET 2025 might adopt the same approach. If the choice is eliminated, students will need to prepare all topics thoroughly to attempt all 180 questions.

Challenges in Achieving 100% Marks in NEET 2025

With more competency-based questions, getting a perfect score in NEET 2025 will be a tough challenge. Here are some difficulties students may face:

• Impact on Cut-Off and Competition: Although the competition will increase, the overall cut-off may not change drastically.
• Complex Question Design: Questions may require deep reasoning, making it harder to find the right answer quickly.
• Balancing Speed and Accuracy: Students will need to solve questions fast while staying accurate, which is more difficult with complex problems.
• Increased Competition: As the exam focuses more on applying knowledge, students who are good at critical thinking will have an advantage, raising the competition.

NEET 2025 Preparation Tips to Deal with Competency Based Questions

Here’s a revised version of the tips for NEET 2025 preparation:

1. Master NCERT: Focus on understanding the NCERT textbooks and lab manuals for a solid grasp of the fundamentals.
2. Solve JEE Papers: Practice previous years’ JEE Main papers in Physics and Chemistry to get familiar with competency-based questions.
3. Build Application Skills: Work on applying knowledge to real-life situations and experiment-based questions for practical learning.
4. Follow a Monthly Plan: Set monthly goals to structure your preparation and stay focused as the NEET exam approaches on 4th May 2025 (expected).

The above story was first published on Edufever at 10:20 AM on Monday, 30 December 2024 (IST).