Important Topics for NEET Exam 2023: Physics, Chemistry, & Biology
March 31, 2023
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NEET Exam Pattern 2023: Marking Scheme, Marks Distribution
NEET Exam Pattern 2023: Candidates preparing for the NEET 2023 exam must be aware of the pattern that will be followed for the test. This will help them prepare for the medical entrance exam better. Since NTA has not yet released the NEET exam pattern for 2023, we have provided the exam pattern that was followed in the previous year so that candidates can get an idea of the probable pattern.
NEET stands for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test and is a national-level exam conducted for medical aspirants who want to be admitted to courses such as MBBS and BDS. Around 18.72 lakh candidates appeared for the NEET exam last year. Continue to read the article to learn about the marking scheme and other details related to the exam pattern.
Latest Updates:
— NTA started online registration for NEET 2023 on March 6, 2023. The last date to apply is April 6, 2023.
— NTA will conduct the NEET UG 2023 exam date on May 07, 2023.
NEET Exam Pattern 2023
Candidates tend to ask how many questions in NEET there are in total. They also ask how many questions in NEET they are required to answer. To know how many questions there will be in NEET from each chapter or section, please refer to a detailed analysis of the NEET paper pattern below.
|
Subjects |
Sections |
Total Questions in NEET |
|
Physics |
Section A |
35 |
|
Section B |
15 |
|
|
Chemistry |
Section A |
35 |
|
Section B |
15 |
|
|
Botany |
Section A |
35 |
|
Section B |
15 |
|
|
Zoology |
Section A |
35 |
|
Section B |
15 |
|
|
Total |
– |
200 |
NEET 2023 Section-wise Marks Distribution
The NEET question paper comprises four sections from the three subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Zoology + Botany). Candidates can refer to the below subject-wise mark distribution/weightage that will be followed for NEET 2023:
| Sections | No. of Questions | NEET Marks Distribution |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Section A: 35 Questions Section B: 15 Questions (Only 10 to be attempted) | Section A: 140 Section B: 40 Total: 180 |
| Chemistry | Section A: 35 Questions Section B: 15 Questions (Only 10 to be attempted) | Section A: 140 Section B: 40 Total: 180 |
| Botany | Section A: 35 Questions Section B: 15 Questions (Only 10 to be attempted) | Section A: 140 Section B: 40 Total: 180 |
| Zoology | Section A: 35 Questions Section B: 15 Questions (Only 10 to be attempted) | Section A: 140 Section B: 40 Total: 180 |
| Total | Total Number of Questions: 180 | Total Marks: 720 |
NEET 2023 Marks Distribution
Candidates can check the NEET marking scheme of NEET paper below:
- 4 marks will be added to the overall score for each correct answer.
- One mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- If a question is left unanswered, no marks will be deducted or awarded as per the NEET exam pattern.
- No changes or modifications are allowed in the NEET OMR sheet.
- Suppose any question is found to be incorrect, or any question is dropped; in that case, 4 marks will be awarded to all the candidates irrespective of whether the question has been attempted or not by a candidate.
NEET 2023 Languages/Medium of Paper
While registering for the NEET 2023 exam, aspirants must also know the medium of instruction available. NEET 2023 will be held in the following 13 languages at different exam centres; however, the selection of medium of instruction will still be subject to specific exam centres.
Some important points with respect to the choice of language in the NEET exam are given below:
- Candidates can opt for a question paper in English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, or Punjabi.
- The option of the medium of question paper will be exercised during the form-filling process.
- The option, once exercised, cannot be changed later by the candidate.
- Candidates who opt for English will be given the English test booklet only.
- Those who opted for Hindi will be provided with the Bilingual Test Booklet, i.e., Hindi and English.
- Candidates who opted for vernacular languages will be provided with the Bilingual Test Booklet, i.e., in the selected language and English.
- In case of ambiguity in the translation of any of the questions, its English version will be treated as final.
Instructions for Filling NEET 2023 OMR Sheet
NEET aspirants must know the instructions regarding filling out the NEET 2023 OMR sheet for the exam. Here are some guidelines on how to fill a NEET OMR sheet appropriately:
- As per the guidelines issued by NTA, all the answers in the NEET exam must be marked using a ballpoint pen.
- The authorities will provide the ballpoint pen inside the exam hall.
- All the candidates must mark the code of the test booklet code on the NEET OMR sheet 2023.
- As per the NEET exam pattern, the answers, once marked in the OMR sheet, cannot be erased.
NEET 2023 Exam Paper Analysis
The analysis for the NEET question paper will be released after the exam is conducted. The NEET 2022 analysis will give an idea about the difficulty level of papers. Depending on this, candidates can expect the NEET 2023 difficulty level. The experts found the question paper for NEET 2022 to be moderately difficult. We have provided the section-wise analysis of the NEET 2022 question paper below.
NEET Paper Analysis for the Previous Year
Candidates can check the below table for the section-wise analysis of the NEET 2022 question paper:
| Section | Difficulty Level |
| Biology (Zoology and Botany) | Easy |
| Physics | Moderate |
| Chemistry | Difficult |
| Overall Paper | Moderate |
NEET All India Test Series Practice Series 2023
At Embibe, we have provided mock test series to help candidates crack NEET 2023 exam with a better score. Candidates can follow the steps below to take the exam.
- 1st Step: Visit Embibe’s official website, i.e., embibe.com.
- 2nd Step: Login using the registered mobile number/email.
- 3rd Step: Select “Goal” as “NEET” under Medical.
- 4th Step: Click “Next” and select the language of preference.
- 5th Step: Once done, click on the below-mentioned links to take the TEST.
| Test Name | Links |
|---|---|
| NEET All India Test Series Test – 1 | Take FREE Test |
| NEET All India Test Series Test – 2 | Take FREE Test |
| NEET All India Test Series Test – 3 | Take FREE Test |
| NEET All India Test Series Test – 4 | Take FREE Test |
| NEET All India Test Series Test – 5 | Take FREE Test |
| NEET All India Test Series Test – 6 | Take FREE Test |
| NEET All India Test Series Test – 7 | Take FREE Test |
| NEET All India Test Series Test – 8 | Take FREE Test |
Find the NEET 2022 solution PDF and video link below by Embibe subject-matter experts:
| Paper (Shift) | Question Paper and Solution PDF | Video Solution |
| July 17, 2022 | Download PDF | Watch Here |
Also, check:
| How To Score 600+ in NEET | NEET Syllabus |
| NEET Last Minute Preparation Tips | How to crack NEET on First Attempt? |
| How to Overcome NEET Exam Fear? | 7 Ways to Improve NEET Score |
FAQs on NEET Paper Pattern 2023
Some of the frequently asked questions on the NEET exam pattern 2023 are:
Q. What is the total number of questions asked in the NEET 2023 exam?
Ans: A total of 200 questions will be asked in NEET 2023, of which candidates must answer 180 questions. Each of the 4 subjects will have two sections – A and B. While section A will have 35 questions, there will be 15 questions in Section B, of which candidates must attempt 10 questions.
Q. What is the NEET marking scheme?
Ans: As per the official NEET marking scheme, 4 marks are awarded for every correct answer, while 1 mark is deducted for the wrong answers.
Q. Does NEET have a negative marking?
Ans: Yes, the NEET paper pattern has a negative marking. For every incorrect answer, 1 mark will be deducted.
Q. Will NEET have descriptive questions?
Ans: The NEET consists of only objective questions (multiple-choice questions).
Q. Is there any sectional time limit in NEET?
Ans: No, there are no such sectional limits in NEET. Candidates can spend any time (from the total time given) on any particular section or question.
Q. I opted for the Hindi medium, but the question translation is not done properly. What will happen in this situation?
Ans: In such situations, the English version of the question will be considered final and correct.
We hope that this information on the NEET exam pattern has helped you. If you have any queries, you can visit our website and write to us with your queries. Stay tuned to Embibe for the latest news and updates NEET.
