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NEET-UG re-exam ends: Physics toughest, paper harder than first attempt, say students

From Hindustan Times · () English

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Students reported varied experiences with the NEET-UG re-examination, with Physics being the most challenging section.
  • While some found the overall paper tougher than the initial attempt, others described it as moderate, with Biology generally considered easier.
  • The re-examination saw approximately 22 lakh students appear nationwide and abroad, following the cancellation of the May 3 exam due to alleged paper leaks.

The NEET-UG re-examination concluded Sunday, with students reporting that Physics posed the greatest challenge, while Biology was largely perceived as easy to moderate. Chemistry presented a range of difficulties, from manageable to tough.

Biology was okay. Physics and Chemistry were tough. The first NEET examination was easy; this was tougher.

— a student from ChennaiSpeaking to ANI after the re-examination.

Students from various regions, including Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, and Jammu and Kashmir, indicated that the overall paper was more demanding than the first attempt. However, individual experiences differed based on subject strengths. Some found the exam moderate, while others noted it tested time management and preparation levels, especially in Physics.

The exam was good. Biology was easy, and Physics and Chemistry were moderate. It was better last time.

— a candidate from West BengalSharing their experience.

Despite differing opinions on the difficulty, students generally reported smooth examination arrangements at the centers. Many expressed cautious optimism about their performance. The re-examination, necessitated by alleged paper leak cases being investigated by the CBI, saw around 22 lakh students participate across the country and in 14 international locations.

The exam was tough, from moderate to tough. Physics was tough. Chemistry was doable but time-consuming, and Biology was doable.

— a candidate from ThiruvananthapuramDescribing the difficulty level.
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