After completing schooling, every student aspires to take admission in college and universities for continuing higher education. The college admission season is nearby as the students have started receiving their final results of Class 12 from their respective schools. This is also the time when India witnesses national and state level entrance exams such as – EAMCET, NEET, JEE, etc. The majority of these exams are related to major streams such as medical and engineering field. However, in 2026 the official authorities conducting these kind of entrance exams have declared certain changes and clarifications for these highly competitive entrance exams. Following is a comprehensive overview of what candidates can expect in 2026 through this article.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has implemented some very significant changes in the NEET 2026 exam pattern to ensure fairness in the exam for all the candidates. Following is the list of some of the changes that are noticeable for 2026.
The JEE Main 2026 exam which is also conducted by the NTA (National Testing Agency), has also seen notable changes. Following is the list of some of the changes that are noticeable for 2026.
For 2026, the trend across EAMCET, NEET, and JEE gives a clarity to the participating students. It is noted that all questions are made compulsory especially in NEET and JEE exams, with optional questions and section bifurcations being removed. The duration for all exams is standardized at 3 hours, and the marking schemes remain largely unchanged. These updates aim to simplify the exam structure and ensure uniformity, helping students focus on comprehensive preparation. All the aspired candidates are advised to regularly check official website for notifications for any last-minute changes and to prepare thoroughly based on the updated exam patterns and syllabus.