In a surprising move that has caught the attention of thousands of candidates, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially removed one question from the Life Sciences (703) paper of the CSIR-UGC NET June 2025 exam.
According to the final answer key released on the official website (csirnet.nta.ac.in), Question ID ‘835594736’ has been dropped.
This means that every candidate — whether they attempted this question or not — will be awarded full marks for it.
Why this matters for you
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Candidates who skipped or were unsure about this particular question will still get full marks.
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This change could significantly boost your score and even improve your All-India Rank.
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For some candidates, this could be the deciding factor for qualifying JRF, Assistant Professor, or PhD admission.
How could this impact your result?
| Area | Possible Impact |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | One additional question now counted as full marks |
| Cut-off & Rank | Higher scores may lead to slightly increased cut-offs and improved ranks |
| Final Result | Result likely to be more favorable for Life Sciences candidates |
What should you do now?
✅ As soon as the result is released, carefully check your scorecard
✅ Make sure the dropped Question ID ‘835594736’ is listed as “Dropped / Full Marks”
✅ Do not forget to download the updated scorecard for further admission/joining processes
⚠️ Note: This change applies ONLY to the Life Sciences (703) paper.