NMC explains why NEET 2025 will stick to Pen-and-Paper format

Explaining why the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test exam is being conducted in pen-and-paper mode, a top official at the National Medical Commission (NMC) informed Education Times that before switching to the Computer-Based Test mode, the students must be it is necessary to ensure that proper infrastructure is in place, students are prepared mentally for the new format and to ease the pressure on the students.

As per the Chairman of the National Medical Commission (NMC) Dr BN Gangadhar, in the CBT mode, the exam will be conducted in multiple shifts and multiple question papers, which could result in logistical issues. Further, lakhs of computers will be required and the candidates, especially those belonging to rural and remote areas will need to get comfortable with the new pattern.