Exam Pattern – NEET playground

NEET UG- EXAM PATTERN

The NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) exam pattern is designed to assess students’ knowledge of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology based on the Class 11 and 12 syllabus. Below is the detailed exam pattern:

Key Features of NEET Exam

Aspect	Details
Exam Mode	Offline (Pen and Paper-based). Candidates mark answers on an OMR sheet.
Duration	3 hours and 20 minutes (200 minutes).
Number of Questions	200 questions (180 to be attempted).
Total Marks	720 marks.
Subjects	Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany + Zoology).
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), each with 4 options.
Languages Offered	13 Languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu.

Subject-Wise Question and Mark Distribution

Subject	Sections	Total Questions	Questions to Attempt	Marks (4 per correct)
Physics	Section A	35	35	140
	Section B	15	10	40
Chemistry	Section A	35	35	140
	Section B	15	10	40
Biology	Section A	35	35	140
	Section B	15	10	40
Total		200	180	720

Marking Scheme

Response	Marks Awarded
Correct Answer	+4 marks
Incorrect Answer	-1 mark
Unattempted Answer	0 marks

Key Details

Difficulty Level:
- Physics: Moderate to difficult, numerically intensive.
- Chemistry: Balanced, with conceptual and numerical questions.
- Biology: Easy to moderate, heavily based on NCERT textbooks.
High-Weightage Sections:
- Biology: Accounts for 50% of the total marks (360/720).
- Physics and Chemistry: Equal weightage, each contributing 25% of the total marks (180/720).
Exam Centers: Available across India and select international locations.

Tips for Managing the NEET Exam

Time Allocation:
- Physics: 60 minutes
- Chemistry: 60 minutes
- Biology: 80 minutes
OMR Sheet Practice: Practice bubbling the correct option to avoid errors.
Review Time: Leave 15-20 minutes to review answers.