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NEET 2025 : Exam Pattern

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NEET 2025 : Exam Pattern

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the NEET-UG entrance exam for aspiring medical students in India and abroad. The NEET-UG 2025 exam is scheduled for May 5, 2025. This exam is conducted in a pen-and-paper format.

NEET-UG 2025 Exam Overview

The NEET-UG paper consists of four subjects, each with multiple-choice questions (MCQs):

Subject Number of Questions Total Marks
Physics 50 180
Chemistry 50 180
Botany 50 180
Zoology 50 180

Candidates will answer a total of 180 questions from the 200 MCQs provided. Each subject is divided into two sections, A and B.

NEET-UG 2025 Exam Pattern Highlights

Subject Section No. of Questions Marks* (Each question carries 4 marks) Question Type
Physics Section A 35 140 MCQ
  Section B 15 40  
Chemistry Section A 35 140 MCQ
  Section B 15 40  
Botany Section A 35 140 MCQ
  Section B 15 40  
Zoology Section A 35 140 MCQ
  Section B 15 40  
Total   200 720  

Note:

  • 4 marks for each correct answer
  • -1 mark for each incorrect answer
  • 0 marks for unattempted questions

NEET-UG Question Distribution

The NEET-UG 2025 question paper comprises a total of 200 questions from three subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Candidates must attempt 180 questions.

Subjects Sections No. of Questions No. of Questions to Attempt Marks
Physics Section A 35 35 140
  Section B 15 10 40
Chemistry Section A 35 35 140
  Section B 15 10 40
Botany Section A 35 35 140
  Section B 15 10 40
Zoology Section A 35 35 140
  Section B 15 10 40
Total   200 180 720

NEET-UG Marking Scheme

The NEET-UG question papers consist of MCQs, each with four options. Here’s the marking scheme:

Marks Awarded Points
For every correct answer +4
For every incorrect answer -1
Question with multiple responses -1
Unanswered question 0
  • For a correct answer, you earn 4 marks.
  • For an incorrect answer, 1 mark is deducted.
  • Unattempted questions score 0 marks.

NEET-UG Languages/ Medium of Exam

NEET-UG 2025 will be conducted in 13 languages, including English and Hindi. Candidates must select their preferred language during registration.

NEET-UG Duration

The duration of the NEET-UG exam is 3 hours and 20 minutes (200 minutes). Candidates should plan their exam strategy according to this time limit.

NEET-UG OMR Filling Instructions

  • Use a ballpoint pen only to mark answers on the OMR sheet.
  • Changing answers is not allowed.
  • Rough work should be done in the provided test booklet.

NEET Exam Subject-wise Pattern

Here is a tentative breakdown of question difficulty levels for NEET:

Difficulty Level Subject Number of Questions Marks
Easy Physics 25 100
  Chemistry 14 56
  Botany 13 52
  Zoology 13 52
Medium Physics 16 64
  Chemistry 22 88
  Botany 11 44
  Zoology 20 80
Difficult Physics 4 16
  Chemistry 9 36
  Botany 19 76
  Zoology 14 56
Total   65 260
    69 276
    46 184

Note: The breakdown is based on previous year paper patterns.

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