National Testing Agency (NTA) has released a notification for medical aspirants who would be appearing in the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (UG) 2025. Candidates appearing in the exam are required to link their Aadhaar with a valid mobile number for OTP-based authentication. Applicants are also required to update their credentials in Aadhar, preferably as per their class 10 Marksheet/Passing Certificate.

An official notification issued by the NTA reads, “As per instructions issued by Dept of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, integration of APAAR ID (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry) with NEET (UG) – 2025 is to be ensured. To support this objective, candidates are encouraged to use their APAAR ID as well as Aadhaar-based authentication during the application and examination process. Updated credentials are highly recommended for ease of verification, registration process and to enhance the integrity of the examination process.”

The registration process for NEET (UG)- 2025 will begin in due course of time.

As per the notification, Aadhaar is important because of the following:
Simplified application process: Using Aadhaar helps in auto-populating details, reducing manual errors during application submission

Enhanced examination efficiency: With advancements in Aadhaar-based technology, such as the Face Authentication Method introduced by UIDAI, candidates can now benefit from faster identity verification tolls

Faster attendance verification: Facia; recognition enables quicker and more accurate identity verification, ensuring smooth entry into the exam hall.

Welfare of candidates: Aadhaar authentication simplifies processes and ensures candidates are uniquely identified, safeguarding their interests throughout the examination lifecycle.

Aspirants are advised to ensure that their Aadhaar details (especially their name and date of birth (as per 10th Passing certificates), including facial recognition data, are up to date for an optimal experience during registration process and verification process. This can be done at the nearest Aadhaar Enrollment/ Update Centre.

National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET (UG) is conducted for admission to undergraduate medical education in all medical institutions across the country. It serves as a gateway for admission to MBBS courses in AIIMS, New Delhi, JIPMER, and other government institutions.

UGC NET December 2024 Revised Exam Schedule Out, Check New Date Here

The exam for UGC-NET have been scheduled for January 21 and January 27, 2025.

New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released a revised schedule for the UGC-NET December 2024 exam. The exam for admission to PhD programmes, awarding Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and appointment as assistant professors was initially scheduled from January 3 to January 16, 2025. However, the agency postponed the exam scheduled on January 15, 2025 due to Pongal, Makar Sankranti and other festival.

The UGC NET exam is being held for 85 subjects in the Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.

As per the official notification released by the NTA, the revised schedule of the exam is as follows:
The exam for the following subjects have been scheduled for January 21, 2025 from 9 am to 12 pm.

The exam for the following subjects will be held on January 27, 2025 from 3 pm to 6 pm.
Sanskrit
Mass Communication and Journalism
Japanese
Performing Art- Dance/Drama/ Theatre
Electronic Science
Women Studies
Law
Nepali

On January 15, the exam was scheduled for 17 subjects, including mass communication and journalism, Sanskrit, Nepali, law, Japanese, women studies, Malayalam, Urdu, Konkani, criminology, folk literature, electronic science, environmental science and Indian knowledge system.

NET is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates to become assistant professors and junior research fellows in universities. The UGC-NET was also postponed last year too after the education ministry received inputs that the integrity of the exam might be compromised.