NEET UG 2025: Chemistry Question Stir Creates Fresh Waves
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is once again at the center of attention after the NEET UG 2025 exam, held on May 4, became the subject of heated debates. What’s got everyone talking? A Chemistry question in this year’s paper apparently had two correct answer choices, putting the spotlight back on the quality and accuracy of questions in one of India’s most competitive exams.
Candidates noticed the issue almost immediately after the exam, and social media buzzed with screenshots and discussions. Experts chimed in, saying both options could technically be considered correct. This isn’t just an isolated confusion; it touches the core of fairness when lakhs of students are battling for a handful of coveted medical seats.
NTA, no stranger to exam controversies, responded by releasing the provisional answer key on June 3. Their verdict on the disputed Chemistry question was simple: if you attempted the question, you get full marks, no matter which of the two answers you picked. This solution aligns with their established policies—when in doubt due to a question error, make sure students aren’t penalized for it.
However, that hasn’t quelled the frustration. Parents, teachers, and coaching institutes have criticized the recurrence of such errors. The main concern? These mix-ups shake confidence in the exam process and question the reliability of the system that filters future doctors. During the June 5 objection window, thousands of candidates submitted their grievances, some extending beyond Chemistry to raise issues about ambiguous language and uneven marking rubrics in other sections, too.
A Pattern of Controversies: What’s at Stake?
Memories are still fresh from the NEET 2024 fallout, when the buzz centered around perfect scores in what was supposed to be an exceptionally tough paper. That episode also saw allegations of question paper leaks and technical glitches, piling up pressure on NTA to tighten its processes. Now, with the latest Chemistry conundrum, NEET finds itself in the headlines for all the wrong reasons once more.
At stake is more than just a single set of marks. India’s medical entrance exams are a high-stress funnel; a single mark can make or break a career. When questions are unclear or have more than one correct answer, aspirants don’t just lose a shot at a seat—they lose trust in the system meant to objectively judge their aptitude.
Educators argue that setting questions for an exam like NEET isn’t just about recalling textbook facts; it’s about ensuring every question is unambiguous, precise, and leaves zero room for misinterpretation. Having experienced teachers review questions, using multiple rounds of vetting, and even trialing questions before the main test—these are all ideas that the exam authorities are being pushed to consider more seriously.
The NTA has announced that the final answer key and results are set to be released by June 14. For now, students are anxiously waiting, not just to know their scores, but to see if these repeated stumbles push the authorities toward real reforms in exam preparation, evaluation, and transparency. With every controversy, the call grows a little louder: India’s future doctors deserve an entrance process they can trust.
