According to a public notice issued by the NTA, the examination window has been extended to 195 minutes and will now run from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM.
The agency said the revised duration includes time required for mandatory examination formalities such as attendance verification and other invigilation procedures, ensuring that candidates receive the full intended time to attempt the paper.
In another change, the NTA has increased the number of rough work pages in the question paper booklet from two to four. The move is expected to provide candidates with additional space for calculations, diagrams and other workings during the examination.
The agency has also revised the layout of the question paper booklet. While rough work pages were earlier placed only at the end of the booklet, two rough work pages will now be provided immediately after the instruction page at the beginning, with the remaining two pages continuing at the end. The change has been introduced following feedback from candidates, particularly left handed students, who found the earlier arrangement less convenient.
NTA said the measures have been introduced to make the examination process more comfortable and candidate friendly while maintaining the highest standards of fairness, security and transparency.
Candidates have been advised to carefully read the instructions mentioned in the admit card and information bulletin and cooperate with examination staff for the smooth conduct of the examination.
