Why was the NEET 2024 syllabus changed?
The National Testing Agency (NTA), had clarified the reason behind changing the NEET 2024 syllabus. NTA stated, "Due to the COVID-19 scenario, various School Boards deleted portions of each subject's syllabus. The deleted portion is still not being taken back by these Boards. The deletions were not
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The NEET 2024 syllabus revision aimed to achieve a few objectives:
- Streamlining and Focusing the Content: The syllabus was reduced from 97 chapters to 79 chapters, likely removing some less frequently tested topics or merging overlapping content. This aims to make the syllabus more manageable for stu
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