NEET 2025 : Tips to Avoid Negative Marking & Boost Your Score; Details Here

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NEET (National Eligibility Cum Entrance Exam) is a tough exam for those who want to become doctors. It is held by the NTA (National Test Agency) and is important for getting into medical courses in India. A key point is negative marking, where you lose one mark for each wrong answer, which can lower your total score.

This article shares tips to help you reduce negative marking in your NEET 2025 preparation and improve your rank.

NEET 2025: Marking Scheme

The NEET question paper has 200 questions, but you only need to answer 180. Each subject—Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology—has 50 questions. Here’s how the marking works:

Total Questions: 180
Marks per Question: 4
Negative Marks: -1
Total Marks: 720

Impact of Negative Marking on NEET 2025 Score

Negative marking can seriously affect your score:

Lower Total Marks: Each wrong answer takes away one mark. If you answer 10 questions wrong, you lose 10 marks.
Effect on Qualifying Marks: Negative marking can lower your qualifying marks for medical college. If you don’t meet the required marks, you might not get into a top university.
Wasting Your Hard Work: Your effort can go to waste if you answer wrong. Think before marking answers on the OMR sheet.

10 Tips to Minimize Negative Marking

Know Your Exam Pattern: Learn about the NEET exam, including question types and marking. This helps you make a good plan.
Read Questions Carefully: Don’t rush! Take your time to understand each question. If unsure, it’s better to leave it blank than to risk losing marks.
Practice Often: Regular practice is very important. Answer as many questions as you can to get used to the exam. Solve past papers and take mock tests to find your strengths and weaknesses.
Avoid Guessing: Don’t guess answers; it can lower your score. Only attempt questions you’re confident about.
Fix Your Weaknesses: Identify your weak spots and work on them to make fewer mistakes.
Manage Your Time: You have 3 hours and 20 minutes for the exam. Use your time wisely and leave some for review. Practicing with past papers can help you manage your time.
Get Help: If you’re worried about negative marking, ask experienced NEET teachers to clear your doubts before the exam.
Skip Tough Questions: If you find a hard question, skip it for now and come back later. This can help you focus on questions you can answer.
Stay Calm: Being nervous can lead to mistakes. Stay calm and focused during the exam to make better choices.
Stay Updated: Keep track of any changes to the NEET exam format and syllabus. Being prepared helps you avoid incorrect answers.

Conclusion

NEET is one of the hardest exams for future medical students. Good preparation and knowing about negative marking can help you score better. IIB Career Institute offers NEET classes for 11th, 12th, and repeaters in Akola, Nanded, Chhatrapati Shambhaji Nagar, Kolhapur, Latur, and Pune (Pimpri, FC Road, and Camp). Our expert teachers are here to help with any NEET questions.

NEET Study Materials 2025

NEET Study Materials 2025
NEET Full Study Material	NEET Mock Test
NEET Previous Year Question Paper	NEET Revision Notes for Chemistry
NEET Revision Notes for Physics	NEET Revision Notes for Biology
NEET Mock Test Series 2025