Important Topics for NEET Exam 2023: Physics, Chemistry, & Biology
March 31, 202339 Insightful Publications
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.
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 |
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 |
Candidates can check the NEET marking scheme of NEET paper below:
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:
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:
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.
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 2023 exam with a better score. Candidates can follow the steps below to take the exam.
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 |
Some of the frequently asked questions on the NEET exam pattern 2023 are:
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.
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.
Ans: Yes, the NEET paper pattern has a negative marking. For every incorrect answer, 1 mark will be 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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