Centre reviews JEE, NEET difficulty to check alignment with Class 12 syllabus

The review follows feedback that recent JEE and NEET papers were tougher than earlier years, especially in Physics

The Ministry of Education has set up a nine-member panel to review whether entrance exams like JEE and NEET are aligned with Class 12 curriculum and to address concerns about increasing dependency on coaching.

The panel is headed by Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi. It includes CBSE Chairman, representatives from NCERT, IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur, NIT Trichy, and principals from Kendriya Vidyalaya, Navodaya Vidyalaya and a private school. Joint secretaries from both school and higher education departments are also members.

As per reports, the committee will study whether the difficulty level of questions corresponds with NCERT syllabus expectations and if questions going beyond Class 12 curriculum have led to coaching dependence. It will also review the role of dummy schools, gaps in classroom learning, and the effect of limited counselling on students’ preparedness.

The review follows feedback that recent JEE and NEET papers were tougher than earlier years, especially in Physics, which many students and parents said created disadvantages for those without access to coaching.

The panel has been asked to examine such concerns and suggest measures to ensure fairness. The Ministry has fixed timeline for the submission of the panel’s report, however it is likely to be out upcoming exam season. Any changes recommended will have implications on next year’s JEE Main 2026 and NEET UG 2026 papers.

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