JEE Main, NEET UG Difficulty Levels Under Review by Centre; Key Updates Soon

The Union government is currently reviewing the difficulty levels of JEE Main and NEET UG, as these exams are often way tougher than the school curriculum. This leads to students’ rising dependency on coaching centres and also adds to students’ mental stress.

JEE Mains and NEET UG Difficulty Level in Question; Centre Sets Panel To Review

The panel, led by Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi, will examine how the exam can be realigned with the school curriculum, including NCERTs, to ensure that as many candidates can prepare within their schools. Year after year, parents and students have raised concerns that the competitive nature of these tests increases reliance on coaching centres. The JEE Mains and NEET UG exams are the country’s highly competitive engineering and medical exams that offer direct admission to prestigious institutions.

The panel’s findings are expected to impact the upcoming JEE Main 2026 and NEET UG 2026 exams. Although no immediate changes have been announced, this review shows a shift towards making national entrances student-focused.

What to expect?

• Balanced Question Papers: It is expected that the difficulty levels will be reduced to align better with the school's curriculum.
• Reduced Coaching Dependency: A fair structure will help aspirants from all backgrounds to compete without any additional financial burden.
• Students' well-being: Lower levels of exam stress will help reduce academic burnout and develop better mental health in candidates.