NATIONAL TESTING AGENCY: The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG), India’s premier entrance examination for undergraduate medical courses, is meticulously organized by the National Testing Agency (NTA). To uphold fairness and integrity, the NTA collaborates with an elite panel of professors and subject experts from renowned Indian universities in formulating the question paper.
Who Sets the NEET Question Paper?
The National Testing Agency (NTA) holds the responsibility of conducting the NEET (UG) examination. However, setting the examination paper is a collaborative effort involving distinguished professors and experienced subject experts from leading universities across India. These experts ensure the quality, accuracy, and relevance of questions to the prescribed syllabus.
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The question-setting process involves several stages.
- Initially, various professors and subject matter experts individually contribute a broad range of potential questions.
- Subsequently, a dedicated review panel meticulously compiles, evaluates, and selects the most appropriate questions for the final examination paper.
- To preserve confidentiality and prevent leaks, even the experts creating the questions remain unaware of which questions will ultimately appear in the exam.
- This meticulous safeguarding ensures a secure and unbiased examination process.
Multiple Question Paper Sets
- NTA prepares multiple question paper sets.
- Each set has different arrangements of questions and sections.
- Designed to prevent cheating and ensure fairness.
Public Release of Question Papers
- Question papers are released online after the admission cycle is complete.
- Accessible on NTA’s official website for transparency and preparation.
Alignment with NCERT and Prescribed Syllabus
- NEET-UG syllabus specified by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
- Questions strictly based on NCERT textbooks.
- Ensures students following higher secondary education curriculum are adequately prepared.
Through these rigorous processes, NTA ensures the NEET (UG) remains fair, secure, and trusted by aspiring medical professionals.
