NEET Sample Paper 2024: NEET 2024 exam is likely to be conducted in May 2024, so now is the time for aspirants to buckle down...

NEET Preparation Tips 2024: Study Plan, Tips & Timetable
October 3, 2023NEET Exam Pattern 2024: Candidates preparing for the NEET 2024 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 2024, 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 released the NEET UG 2023 result.
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 are asked in the 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 |
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 2024:
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 |
Candidates can check the NEET marking scheme of NEET paper below:
While registering for the NEET 2024 exam, aspirants must also know the medium of instruction available. NEET 2024 is held in the following 13 languages at different exam centres; however, the selection of medium of instruction is still to be subject to specific exam centres.
Some important points with respect to the choice of language in the NEET exam are given below:
NEET aspirants must know the instructions regarding filling out the NEET 2024 OMR sheet for the exam. Here are some guidelines on how to fill a NEET OMR sheet appropriately:
The analysis for the NEET question paper has been released for NEET 2024. The NEET 2024 analysis will give you an idea about the difficulty level of papers. Depending on this, candidates can predict the NEET 2024 difficulty level. The experts found the question paper for NEET 2024 to be moderate in terms of difficulty. We have provided the section-wise analysis of the NEET 2024 question paper below:
Candidates can check the below table for the section-wise analysis of the NEET 2023 question paper since the 2024 exam has not been conducted yet:
Section | Difficulty Level |
---|---|
Biology (Zoology and Botany) | Moderate to Difficult |
Physics | Easy to Moderate |
Chemistry | Moderate |
Overall Paper | Moderate |
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 |
At Embibe, we have provided mock test series to help candidates crack NEET 2024 exam with a better score. Candidates can follow the steps below to take the exam.
NEET Practice Questions | |
---|---|
NEET Physics Mock Test | NEET Biology Mock Test |
NEET Chemistry Mock Test |
Find the NEET 2023 solution and video link below by Embibe subject-matter experts, as the 2024 exam is yet to be conducted:
Exam Date | Question Paper and Solution PDF | Video Solution |
---|---|---|
May 7, 2023 | Free Question Paper | – |
July 17, 2022 | Download PDF | Watch Video |
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 |
Some of the frequently asked questions on the NEET exam pattern 2024 are:
Ans: A total of 200 questions were asked in NEET 2023, of which candidates must answer 180 questions. Each of the 4 subjects had two sections – A and B. While Section A had 35 questions, there were 15 in Section B, of which candidates had to attempt 10 questions.
Ans: Per the official NEET marking scheme, 4 marks are awarded for every correct answer, while 1 mark is deducted for the wrong answers.
Ans: Yes, the NEET paper pattern has a negative marking. For every incorrect answer, 1 mark is deducted.
Ans: The NEET consists of only objective questions (multiple-choice questions).
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.
Ans: In such situations, the English version of the question will be considered final and correct.
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