NEET 2025 Resource

Decoding the NEET 2025 Exam Pattern

Familiarity with the exam structure is vital. The NEET exam consists of 200 questions, out of which you must answer 180, carrying a total of 720 marks.

#Exam Pattern#Marking Scheme#Section B Strategy#NTA Guidelines

1Section A vs Section B

Each subject (Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology) has two sections. Section A has 35 mandatory questions. Section B has 15 questions, out of which you choose to answer any 10. This choice is a huge advantage if utilized smartly.

SubjectSection A (Mandatory)Section B (Choice-based)Total Marks
Physics35 Qs (140 Marks)Attempt 10/15 (40 Marks)180
Chemistry35 Qs (140 Marks)Attempt 10/15 (40 Marks)180
Botany35 Qs (140 Marks)Attempt 10/15 (40 Marks)180
Zoology35 Qs (140 Marks)Attempt 10/15 (40 Marks)180
Grand TotalAttempt 180 out of 200 Questions720

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2Negative Marking Trap

Every correct answer grants +4 marks, but every incorrect answer deducts 1 mark. Wild guessing can destroy your rank. Learn to skip questions you have absolutely no idea about.

ScenarioMarks AwardedImpact
Correct Answer+4Boosts rank significantly.
Incorrect Answer-1Destroys cumulative score.
Unattempted0Safe choice when unsure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I attempt more than 10 questions in Section B?
Only the first 10 attempted questions in Section B will be evaluated. Any further attempts will be ignored, even if they are correct.
Is there a sectional time limit?
No, you have a total of 3 hours and 20 minutes (200 minutes) to manage across all sections as you see fit.
What is the mode of the NEET exam?
NEET is conducted in offline mode (Pen and Paper based), where answers are marked on an OMR sheet.
Are there any subjective questions in NEET?
No, the entire NEET paper consists of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with a single correct option.
Which language is the paper available in?
NEET is available in multiple languages including English, Hindi, and several regional languages like Tamil, Telugu, and Bengali.

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