NEET Exam Pattern 2023, Marking Scheme, Duration (Revised), Subject-wise Question Distribution

NEET Exam Pattern 2023 is announced by NTA on the official website- neet.nta.nic.in. NEET exam duration is 200 minutes. The question paper will have a total of 200 questions out of which only 180 have to be attempted. PwD candidates will be provided additional 65 minutes for NEET exam. Further, each subject i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, and Botany will be divided into 2 sections A and B containing 35 and 15 questions respectively. Check NEET 2023 Syllabus

As per the updated NEET exam pattern,candidates will get internal choice in Section B i.e. out of 15 questions they have to attempt any 10. This provision of internal choice in section B is to rationalize the reduction of the syllabus by various boards. Check NEET Chapter wise Weightage

Like the previous year, NEET 2023 exam will also be conducted in 13 languages in pen-paper mode. Candidates can download previous years’ NEET Question Papers to get a better idea about the paper pattern and the weightage of important topics. Check NEET Cut off

NEET Marking Scheme: Test-takers will be awarded 4 marks for each correct answer while 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer. Hence, the maximum marks of the paper will be 720. It is important to be familiar with all details related to NEET exam pattern for adequate preparation. Check NEET Preparation

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NEET Exam Pattern Highlights 2023
NEET 2023 Exam Pattern
NEET 2023 Marking Scheme
Languages/ Medium for NEET 2023
4.1 Download Language Wise NEET Question Papers
NEET Exam Pattern 2023: Weightage of Topics
NEET Exam Pattern: Difficulty Level of Question Paper
NEET 2023 Instructions for filling OMR Sheet
NEET 2023 Syllabus
Frequently Asked Questions

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NEET Exam Pattern 2023 Highlights

Particulars	Details
Frequency of NEET Exam	Once in a Year
Total Number of Questions in NEET	200 Questions
Total Marks	720 Marks
No. of questions in each section	Physics: Section A – 35, Section B – 15 Chemistry: Section A – 35, Section B – 15 Zoology: Section A – 35, Section B – 15 Botany: Section A – 35, Section B – 15
Total Sections	2 i.e. A and B
Internal Choice in NEET Question Paper	Yes; In section attempt only 10 questions out of 15
Marking Scheme	+ 4 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect answer
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Exam Mode	Offline (Pen and Paper Test)
Duration	3 hours 20 minutes
Language options in NEET	13 languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

NEET Exam Pattern

NEET 2023 Exam Pattern

NEET 2023 will be conducted in offline mode i.e. pen-paper based mode only. Students will have to mark their responses on an OMR sheet.

Total Sections in NEET 2023 – The question paper will be divided into 4 sections i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology
Mode of Examination – NEET is an offline exam, i.e. it is conducted in pen paper mode at the test centers.
Type of Questions – NEET question paper has MCQ type questions only. No descriptive-type questions are there in NEET exam.
Total Time Duration – As per the latest NEET exam pattern 2023, the exam duration has been increased from 3 hours to 3 hours & 20 minutes. For PwD candidates, the exam duration is 265 minutes.
Negative Marking – As per NEET exam marking pattern, 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer
Marks for Correct Answer – For each correct answer, 4 marks are awarded.
Total Number of Questions – Each subject comprises 50 questions out of which 45 have to be attempted.
NEET Total Marks: NEET 2023 exam will be for a total of 720 marks.

NEET Physics Exam Pattern

NEET Physics paper is divided into two sections- A and B. Section A will consist of 35 Questions and Section B will have 15 questions. Out of 15 Questions in section B, candidates can choose to attempt any 10 Questions. So, the total number of questions and utilization of time will remain the same.

Subject	Section	Number of Questions	Marks	Type of Question
NEET Physics Exam Pattern	A	35	140	MCQ
NEET Physics Exam Pattern	B	15	40	MCQ

NEET Chemistry Exam Pattern

NEET Chemistry comprises two sections- A and B carrying 35 and 15 questions respectively. Only MCQ type questions are asked in the paper. Internal choice is provided in section B of paper, so only 10 questions have to be attempted out of the 15.

Subject	Section	Number of Questions	Marks	Type of Question
NEET Chemistry Exam Pattern	A	35	140	MCQ
NEET Chemistry Exam Pattern	B	15	40	MCQ

NEET Biology Exam Pattern

Biology is divided into Zoology and Botany. Further, the two subjects will be divided into Sections A and B. A total of 100 questions will be asked in this section out of which only 10 have to be attempted.

Subject	Section	Number of Questions	Marks	Type of Question
NEET Biology Exam Pattern – Zoology	A	35	140	MCQ
NEET Biology Exam Pattern – Zoology	B	15	40
Botany	A	35	140
Botany	B	15	40

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NEET Marking Scheme

NEET Marking Scheme 2023

As per NEET marking scheme 2023, one correct answer fetches you 4 marks and one incorrect answer will cost you1 mark.

It is not mandatory to attempt all questions. There is no negative marking for unattempted questions.
Once you mark an answer, it is not possible to change it.
Multiple answers will be considered incorrect responses and will be marked negatively.

Particulars	Marks Allotted
Correct Answer	+4
Incorrect answer	-1
No answer/ Multiple answers	0

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Language Options for NEET

NEET 2023 Exam Pattern: Languages/ Medium of Paper

NEET 2023 will be conducted in 13 languages.

Candidates will be able to select the medium of NEET 2023 from Hindi, English, and Urdu in all the centers.
If the candidate has chosen a vernacular language, then the center will be allotted accordingly.

NEET Languages	NEET Examination Cities
English, Hindi, and Urdu	All States and Cities
Telugu	Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Bengali	West Bengal and Tripura
Kannada	Karnataka
Gujarati	Gujarat, Daman and Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli
Tamil	Tamil Nadu
Marathi	Maharashtra
Assamese	Assam
Oriya	Odisha
Punjabi	Punjab
Malayalam	Kerala

Download Language Wise NEET Question Papers

Language-wise NEET question papers are available for previous years. Candidates can download NEET question paper PDFs for 2021 in the language of their choice from the links given below:

Language	Opted by Candidates (Approx.)	NEET Paper Code	NEET Question Paper with Answer Key PDFs
English	12,63,273	M1	Check Here
Hindi	2,04,399	M1	Check Here
Telugu	1,624	M5	Check Here
Gujarati	59,055	M6	Check Here
Marathi	6,258	M6	Check Here
Tamil	17,101	M6	Check Here
Bengali	36,593	M6	Check Here
Kannada	1,005	M5	Check Here
Odia	822	M5	Check Here
Urdu	1,977	M5	Check Here

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NEET 2023 Exam Pattern: Weightage of Topics

Some of the topics with high weightage are mentioned below. Candidates can expect both, theoretical as well as application-based questions from these topics. Check NEET Physics Syllabus

Topic	Weightage	Study Notes
Thermodynamics	9%	Check Here
Current Electricity	8%	Check Here
Wave Optics	4%	Check Here
Ray Optics	3%	Check Here

A variation has been there in Chemistry over the last couple of years. Topics like Organic Chemistry, chemical bonding should be practiced daily to understand the basic concepts. Check NEET Chemistry Syllabus

Topic	Weightage	Study Notes
Chemical Bonding	12%	Check Here
Basic Concepts of Chemistry	10%	Check Here
Chemical Equilibrium	8%	Check Here
Organic Chemistry	7%	Check Here

Preparation for Biology is not tough since most of the questions are asked directly from NCERT. The table given below includes topics from both, Botany and Zoology. Check NEET Biology Syllabus

Topic	Weightage	Study Notes
Human Physiology	12%	Check Here
Biomolecules	10%	Check Here
Biological Classification	9%	Check Here
Molecular Basis of Inheritance	8%	Check Here

NEET 2023 Exam Pattern: Difficulty Level of Previous Year

Difficulty Level	Easy		Medium		Difficult
Subject	Number of Questions	Total Marks	Number of Questions	Total Marks	Number of Questions	Total Marks
Biology (Botany + Zoology)	13 + 13	104	11 + 20	124	19 + 14	132
Physics	25	100	16	64	4	16
Chemistry	14	56	22	88	9	36
Total	65	260	69	276	46	184

NEET Paper Analysis for Physics

Physics is considered to be the most difficult section in NEET exam. Mechanics is the most important topic carrying maximum weightage. From Electrodynamics you can expect almost 9-10 questions. Most of the questions involve lengthy calculations, hence it is imperative to remember all the formulas.

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NEET Paper Analysis for Chemistry

Chemistry is regarded as a moderately difficult section in NEET paper. Over the years, application-based questions have increased in number. Organic Chemistry has gradually gained more prominence than Inorganic Chemistry, expect 16-17 questions from Organic Chemistry in the paper. Few questions are formed taking two different concepts together.

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NEET Paper Analysis for Biology

Biology is relatively easier than the other two subjects. The paper includes 45 questions each from Botany and Zoology. Maximum questions are asked from NCERT so students should spend more time on that instead of reference books. Human Physiology is an extremely important topic carrying high weightage. Genetics too has been a hot favorite of NEET and along with Human Physiology, they both cover almost 30 questions in the Biology section.

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NEET 2023 Instructions for filling OMR Sheet

To avoid any inconvenience on the day of the exam, it is essential to go through the below-mentioned instructions for filling NEET OMR Sheet:

Answers have to be marked using a ballpoint pen, which shall be provided in NEET Exam hall.
Candidate must mark the test booklet code on the OMR sheet.
Rough work should be done using the space in the test booklet only.
Candidates must not change answers in the OMR sheet, erasing any information printed on the OMR sheet is a punishable offense.

How is NEET Score calculated?

For every correct answer, the candidate is awarded 4 marks and for every incorrect answer, 1 mark is deducted.

NEET Score = (Correct answers X 4) – (Incorrect answers X 1)

Normalization is used to nullify the effects of the varying difficulty level of question papers in various exam sessions.

NEET 2023 Syllabus

NEET 2023 Syllabus is the same as last year and includes the topics from class 11 & 12 NCERT syllabus for physics, chemistry, and biology. The subject-wise syllabus for NEET UG 2023 is given in the table below:

NEET Subject	NEET Class XI Syllabus	NEET Class XII Syllabus
NEET Physics Syllabus	Kinematics	Current Electricity
	Oscillations and Waves	Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
	Laws of Motion	Electronic Devices
	Gravitation	Electromagnetic Waves
	Properties of Bulk Matter	Atoms and Nuclei
	Thermodynamics	Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
	Physical-world and measurement	Optics
	Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body	Electrostatics
	Behavior of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory	-
	Work, Energy, and Power	-
NEET Chemistry Syllabus	Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry	Solid State
	Structure of Atom	Solutions
	Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties	Electrochemistry
	Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure	Chemical Kinetics
	States of Matter: Gases and Liquids	Surface Chemistry
		General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements
	Equilibrium	p- Block Elements
	Redox Reactions	d and f Block Elements
	Hydrogen	Coordination Compounds
	s-Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline earth metals)	Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
	Some p-Block Elements	Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers
	Organic Chemistry- Some Basic Principles and Techniques	Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
	Hydrocarbons	Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
	Environmental Chemistry	Biomolecules
	–	Polymers
	–	Chemistry in Everyday Life
NEET Biology Syllabus	Diversity in Living World	Reproduction
	Structural Organization in Animals and Plants	Genetics and Evolution
	Cell Structure and Function	Biology and Human Welfare
	Plant Physiology	Biotechnology and Its Applications
	Human Physiology	Ecology and environment

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NEET Exam Pattern FAQs

NEET Exam Pattern 2023 FAQs

Ques. What are the changes introduced in NEET Exam Pattern?

Ans. NTA will release NEET 2023 information brochure soon. No changes are expected in NEET exam pattern this year.The exam duration for NEET 2023 is 200 minutes (3 hours 20 minutes). Apart from this, the rest of the details are as per the exam pattern of 2022. The total number of questions are 200 and further, the paper has been divided into two sections i.e. A and B where 35 and 15 questions respectively will be asked from each section. No changes are introduced in NEET marking scheme.

Ques. How many questions are there in NEET?

Ans. As per NEET paper pattern 2023, there are 200 questions in NEET. However, candidates need to attempt only 180 as there is an internal choice in section B of each of the 4 subjects. Each NEET subject has 50 questions out of which 45 have to be attempted.

Ques. What are the total marks of NEET exam?

Ans. NEET exam total marks are 720. Each of the 180 questions is for 4 marks. There is also a negative marking of 25% for each incorrect answer.

Ques. What is pass mark in NEET?

Ans. NEET Cut off is 50 percentile for UR, 40 percentile for reserved, and 45 for UR-PwD. NEET pass mark corresponding to the cut off percentile is released along with the result. In 2022, NEET pass mark was 117-715 for UR, 116-93 for SC/ ST/ OBC, and 116-105 for UR-PwD.

Ques. As per NEET exam pattern 2023, what type of questions will be asked in the paper?

Ans. NEET only has Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Each question will be followed by 4 options out of which one will be correct. There will be no descriptive type questions in NEET exam 2023.

Ques. I am not comfortable with the English language; can I take NEET exam in any other language?

Ans. Yes, apart from English, NEET can be taken in 12 other languages- Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Oriya, Urdu, Punjabi, Malayalam, and Kannada.

Ques. Can I opt for Bengali medium if I am appearing for the exam in Delhi?

Ans. No. As per the current rules, the vernacular mediums of NEET are subject to geographical restrictions related to examination centers. If a particular regional language can has been opted by a candidate then he/ she can take the examination in that particular state only.

Ques. NEET Exam Pattern has been revised by NTA. What are the changes introduced in the total number of questions?

Ans. NEET will have a total of 200 questions (only 180 to be attempted). The exam duration is 3 hours and 20 minutes. NEET 2023 will have 4 sections, Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology. Each of these sections will have 50 questions.

Ques. What is NEET marking scheme? Is there any negative marking for incorrect questions in NEET?

Ans. Each question in NEET will have 4 marks. Therefore, the maximum number of marks in the exam is 720. Yes, for each incorrect response, 1 mark will be deducted from your total score but there is no negative marking for leaving or skipping any question.

Ques. Are there any sectional time limits as per the new NEET exam pattern?

Ans. No, there are no such sectional limits in NEET. You can spend any amount of time (from the total time given) on any particular section or question.

Ques.What if I opt for English medium and I am unable to understand a question in the exam? Will I be given a translated version of such questions?

Ans. If someone opts for English medium, the test booklet will be provided in English only. Therefore, if you are facing any problem with the meaning of a question, translated version of such question will not be provided. However, If a candidate opts for any other medium than English, then he/she will be provided with the booklet in both English and the chosen language.

NEET 2025 : 22 Answered QuestionsView All

• Top Answer By Anubhav Roy on 14-Jul-2022

Ans. AIIMS Delhi cutoff for general category students is around 705. Although the cutoff changes each year depending on different factors, try to score above 705, to secure a seat. Keep in mind the required cutoff for AIIMS Delhi stays above 95 percentile irrespective of the category. For the reserved category, the required cutoff score is around 692. Read more

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• Top Answer By Anindita Patranobish on 14-Jul-2022

Ans. NEET 2022 total marks are 720 and according to the trends of AIIMS Delhi, the required cutoff for general category students is above 705. If you are scoring above 705, you have a good chance of getting admission to AIIMS Delhi. In order to get admission to Harvard Medical School, you need to have an undergraduate bachelor's degree. In the US, medical schools offer graduate degrees. To increase your chances of getting into Harvard Medical, you can apply to Harvard Undergraduate School first. Get excellent scores throughout your undergraduate, ace MCAT, have special extracurricular interests, and publish original research. Once you are in your fourth year, you can apply to Harvard Medical. Read more

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• Top Answer By Arvind Sinha on 14-Jul-2022

Ans. I know people who used to score around 480 and got admission to AIIMS Delhi. Concept clarity, practice, and consistent hard work can help you score better. AIATS is a good yardstick for judging your preparation, but it doesnâ€™t necessarily have to define you. You can use your score to motivate yourself and study more. But AIATS scores arenâ€™t the ultimate indicator of your performance on the day. The video will motivate you if you scored less Read more

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• Top Answer By Sinjini Bhattacharya on 14-Jul-2022

Ans. As per the trends of last few years, AIIMS Rishikesh cutoff stays around 685+. Generally, the required cutoff increases each year, due to increased competition. So, focus on your preparation and try to score as much as possible in NEET 2022. You heard work and effort will determine your NEET score. Read more

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• Top Answer By Argha Mitra on 24-May-2022

Ans. AIIMS Bhubaneswar NEET cutoff for the last two years was as follows. Category Cutoff 2021 Cutoff 2020 General 78-538 228-569 OBC 610-1254 570-1195 SC 1018-7136 1503-12362 ST 12099-27803 5691-23424 All AIIMS have high closing marks as there is no state reservation. Keep in mind that the required cutoff varies each year depending on different factors. Read more

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• Top Answer By Shruti Bansal on 17-Jun-2022

Ans. LHMC cutoff marks for AIQ is around 667 marks. The cutoffs (general category) for the last three years are as follows. NEET Cutoff Round 2019 (cutoff rank) 2020 (cutoff rank) 2021 (cutoff rank) 1st 333 6329 579 2nd 489 6349 414 The required cutoff usually increases each year based on competition, number of applications, and other such factors. Read more

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• Top Answer By Shruti Gupta on 14-Jul-2022

Ans. Osmania University Hyderabad cutoff for NEET is around 655+. If you are a general category student, try to score above 655, to get admission at Osmania University. The required cutoff usually increased each year based on competition. Naturally, the required cut-off for reserved category students is comparably lower. Read more

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• Top Answer By Advait Joshi on 30-Mar-2023

Ans. CMC Vellore NEET cut-off 2023 will be released by the concerned bodies soon on the official website. The following table displays the CMC Vellore Expected cutoff for 2023 for MBBS based on NEET UG Christian Medical College Vellore NEET Cutoff 2023 (Expected) Category Opening Rank General 19450 SC 17400 ST 102689 OBC 15030 EWS 15880 PWD 18495 Read more

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• Top Answer By Deepak Kumar Sharma on 13-Apr-2021

Ans. One of my friends studies there and he once told me that his dream comes true after getting admission to this institute. He mentioned that there are many things, which are actually looking forward by every student. This institute provides the best clinical posting, Academics, and extracurricular opportunities such as sports and cultural events. The college administration itself organizes some CDE programs and seminars for the betterment of the students. In your third year, you will get the opportunity to work with AIIMS Rishikesh for your studies in General Medicine and General Surgery. My friend has just completed his work experiences in AIIMS, which is really a life-changing knowledge for him considering his future career perspectives. However, the Dental Schools' lack of exposure is a Myth, but this institute works hard to provide its students world-class services and medical equipment. This institute is on the River Ganges banks, which is very relaxing, and the college environment is very soothing and breathtakingly beautiful. My friend has just finished his 3 years in this college, and he mentioned that this institute provides a homely feeling. Teachers are amiable, kind, and helpful. Thus, if you want to take admission to this institute, go for it. Read more

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• Top Answer By Nibedita Roy on 06-Jan-2022

Ans. At NEIGRIHMS Shillong, there are 8 seats for the All India Quota. According to the 2021 statistics, the required cutoff in NEET was 3690-8913. There are also NEIGRIHMS open quota and reserved state quota for Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland. The required cutoff for these categories varies each year. Read more

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NEET Exam Pattern 2023, Marking Scheme, Duration (Revised), Subject-wise Question Distribution

NEET Exam Pattern 2023 Highlights