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NEET UG 2025: Biometric Failures, Power Cuts and More, Know What Went Wrong This Year – The Times of India
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) Undergraduate (UG) 2025 examination, which serves as a gateway for aspiring medical students across India, has been at the center of various controversies this year. As millions of candidates prepared for the exam, several issues emerged that sparked debates, concerns, and calls for reforms. From significant changes in the exam pattern, such as the removal of optional questions, to technical glitches like biometric verification failures, the examination faced a series of hurdles that affected both students and educators. With these controversies continuing to unfold, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has come under scrutiny yet again for its handling of the examination process.
Biometric Verification Failures
Numerous candidates have reported issues with biometric verification during the examination process. Complaints from Government Senior Secondary Girls College in North Delhi’s Jahangirpuri centre surfaced on the day of NEET UG 2025 exam. These complaints include fingerprint mismatches and system errors, leading to delays and confusion at exam centers. These technical failures have raised concerns about the reliability of the biometric system implemented by the NTA.
Removal of Sacred Thread
A major controversy erupted in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, when candidates from the Brahmin community accused exam authorities of religious discrimination after they were asked to remove their janaeu (sacred thread) before entering the examination hall. This sparked a sit-in protest outside the exam center, as parents and community members expressed their frustration.
Power Cuts at Exam Centres in Madhya Pradesh
At several exam centers in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, candidates had to take the important exam in candlelight and with emergency lamps due to unexpected power outages caused by heavy rainfall. At Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1, over 600 students wrote their exams in dim lighting. While emergency lights were provided in some areas, they only lasted for about 10 minutes due to low battery, which led to protests outside the center once the exam was over.
Discontinuation of Optional Questions
Earlier this year, the National Testing Agency (NTA) reverted to the pre-COVID exam format, removing the optional Section B. This change means that all 180 questions—45 each in Physics and Chemistry, and 90 in Biology—are now mandatory, with no extra time allocated. The decision has faced criticism from students and educators alike, who argue that the previous format allowed for a more flexible approach to the examination.
NEET UG 2025: NTA’s attempt for a smooth conduct
This year, the NTA took extensive measures to uphold the integrity of the NEET UG exam. Mock drills were conducted at every center a day before the exam to test security protocols, including the operation of mobile jammers, biometric systems, and frisking stations. Question papers were delivered under police escort, and suspicious coaching centers were closely monitored.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has taken strict action against over 250 medical aspirants following allegations of a paper leak and cheating in the NEET UG 2024 exam. This includes canceling the admissions of 14 students who had joined medical colleges for the 2024-25 session and suspending 26 MBBS students who were found helping others cheat. In addition, 42 students have been banned from appearing in the NEET UG exam for three years, and nine students have been banned for two years.
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WB 12th result 2025: Check when, where and how to access West Bengal HS marksheets – The Times of India
West Bengal Higher Secondary result 2025: The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has officially confirmed that the Higher Secondary (HS) or Class 12 examination results for the academic year 2024–25 will be declared tomorrow, on May 7, 2025, at 12:30 PM. The announcement will be made during a press conference at Vidyasagar Bhavan, Salt Lake, Kolkata.
Following the press briefing, students will be able to access their results online from 2:00 PM onwards through the Council’s designated websites — wbresults.nic.in and wbchse.wb.gov.in. Students must keep their roll number and date of birth handy to log in and view their results.
The Class 12 board examinations were conducted between March 3 and March 18, 2025, across various examination centers in West Bengal. Over eight lakh students appeared for the HS exams this year.
Original mark sheets and pass certificates from May 8
In line with the Council’s official notification, the hard copies of the mark sheets and pass certificates will be dispatched to 55 designated distribution centers across the state. Educational institutions can collect them from 10:00 AM on May 8, 2025. School authorities have been instructed to ensure timely distribution of documents to students the same day.
WBCHSE Class 12 result 2025: Steps to access
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned here to download the WBCHSE Class 12 result 2025 from the official website:
- Visit the official result portal: wbresults.nic.in or wbchse.wb.gov.in.
- Click on the “Higher Secondary Examination Result 2025” link.
- Enter your roll number and date of birth as per your admit card.
- Click on Submit to access your result.
- Download and print a copy for provisional use.
West Bengal Board Class 12 result 2025: How to obtain results through SMS
In addition to the online portals, students will also have the option to check their West Bengal Class 12 results via SMS. To avail of this facility, they must open the messaging app on their mobile device, type WB12 followed by a space and their roll number, and send the message to 56070. Once submitted, the result will be sent directly to the candidate’s phone via SMS, ensuring quick and accessible information even in areas with limited internet connectivity.
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MP Board 12th Result 2025: Priyal Dwivedi Becomes MPBSE Intermediate Topper, Check Stream Wise List Here – The Times of India
The result for Madhya Pradesh class 12th board exams has been announced today via a press conference held by the Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education. With an overall pass percentage of 74.48%, the students of MP board intermediate exams have shown a remarkable improvement as compared to the previous year. This year, Priyal Dwivedi from Science (Maths group) has emerged as the state topper with a score of 492 out of 500.
Along with the overall percentage, the board has announced the list of stream wise toppers in MPBSE class 12th exams. For Science with Biology stream, Gargi Agarwal and Divyanshu Tiwari have bagged the first place with a score of 484 out of 500. Meanwhile Ankur Yadav, Rimjhim Karothiya, and Hari Om Sahu have emerged as top scorers in Humanities, Commerce, and Agriculture stream respectively.
Also See: MP Board Class 10th Toppers
MPBSE Class 12th Overall Toppers 2025
Check list of overall MPBSE toppers for class 12th provided below:
| Name of the Student |
Stream |
Marks |
| Priyal Dwivedi | Science (Maths group) | 492 out of 500 |
| Rimjhim Karothiya | Commerce | 491 out of 500 |
| Ankur Yadav | Humanities | 489 out of 500 |
| Hari Om Sahu | Agriculture | 486 out of 500 |
| Gargi Agrawal | Science (with Biology) | 484 out of 500 |
MP Board 12th Science Toppers 2025
The list of toppers for Science with Maths and with Biology streams are released separately. Check these below:
Science with Maths
| Name of the Student |
Rank |
Marks |
| Priyal Dwivedi | 1 | 492 out of 500 |
| Harsh Pandey
Sarfaraz Patel |
2 | 490 out of 500 |
| Mandakini Pandey | 3 | 489 out of 500 |
Science with Biology
| Name of the Student |
Rank |
Marks |
| Gargi Agrawal
Divyanshu Tiwari |
1 | 484 out of 500 |
| Sneha Sharma
Deepika Singh Parth Rathod |
2 | 483 out of 500 |
| Anvi Rajoriya
Eva Jain |
3 | 482 out of 500 |
MPBSE 12th Commerce Toppers 2025
Rimjhim Karothiya has emerged as the top scorer in Commerce stream for MP board class 12th results 2025. Check the top three performers below:
| Name of the Student |
Rank |
Marks |
| Rimjhim Karothiya | 1 | 491 out of 500 |
| Abhay Singh | 2 | 489 out of 500 |
| Zeeshan Qureshi | 3 | 488 out of 500 |
MP Class 12th Humanities Toppers 2025
This year, Ankur Yadav is the holder of rank 1 in Humanities stream for MP board class 12th exams 2025. Check top 3 rank holders below:
| Name of the Student |
Rank |
Marks |
| Ankur Yadav | 1 | 491 out of 500 |
| Abhay Singh | 2 | 489 out of 500 |
| Zeeshan Qureshi | 3 | 488 out of 500 |
Division wise performance in MP board 12th exams 2025
Over 4.2 Lakh students have achieved the first division in their Madhya Pradesh class 12th results. Check division wise results below:
- First division: 4,29,042 students
- Second division: 1,82,172
- Third division: 2,200
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MP Board 12th Result 2025 Declared: Overall Pass Percentage 74.48%, Priyal Dwivedi Tops – The Times of India
The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has declared the results for MPBSE class 12th exams today, May 6. The results have been announced by CM Mohan Yadav via an official press conference. Students can now check and download their MP board marksheets from the official websites, mpbse.nic.in and mpresults.nic.in.
This year, the overall pass percentage for MP board class 12th result has been recorded at 74.48%, which is 9.99 per cent higher than last year. Priyal Dwivedi from Satha district has emerged as the state topper, with an impressive score of 492 out of 500, obtaining a percentage of 98.4%. Over 7 Lakh students appeared in the MPBSE class 12th exams this year. The overall pass percentage for class 12th has been recorded at 74.48%.
Also See: MP Board Class 10th Result | How to Check MP Board Results 2025
MP Board Class 12 Results Announced
The result for MPBSE class 12th exams has been declared on May 6. Students who appeared for the annual MP board exams can access their results from the official websites, mpbse.nic.in and mpresults.nic.in. Check highlights for MP board class 12 results below:
- Students appeared in MP board class 12th exams 2025 – Over 7.06 Lakh
- Overall pass percentage for MP board 12th result 2025 – 74.48%
- MPBSE class 12 topper 2025 – Priyal Dwivedi (492 out of 500)
MPBSE 12th Result 2025: Pass percentage increases significantly
In a significant improvement from the previous year, the overall pass percentage for the MP Board Class 12th results in 2025 has been recorded at 74.48%. This marks a notable increase of 9.99 percentage points compared to last year’s pass rate, which stood at 64.49%. The sharp rise reflects a positive trend in the academic performance of students across Madhya Pradesh and suggests improvements in preparation, teaching quality, and exam management by the Madhya Pradesh Board.
How to check MPBSE 12th results at TOI portal?
Students can access their MP board class 12th marksheets from the official websites. Additionally, the direct link to access MP board results is also available at the TOI result portal. To check the results via the Times of India portal, student have to follow the steps below:
Step 1: Click on the direct link for TOI result portal here
Step 2: Enter the required credentials including your email address, mobile number, MPBSE roll number and application number
Step 3: Submit the details
Step 4: MP board 12th result marksheet will be displayed on your screens
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