NEET 2024 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

NEET Exam Pattern 2024: Check this article for latest NEET exam patter and marking scheme. Know the format and number of questions from Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects.

Apr 29, 2024, 17:57 IST
NEET Exam Pattern 2024
NEET Exam Pattern 2024

NEET Exam Pattern 2024: The  National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct NEET 2024 on May 5 in pen and paper or OMR mode. NEET is one of the most competitive medical entrance exams in India. It serves as the gateway for aspiring medical and dental students to secure admission to various government and private institutions in India. Every year, lakhs of students compete for a limited number of seats in medical and dental colleges across India. To succeed in NEET 2024, it is crucial to understand the latest exam pattern thoroughly. In this article, we will provide a detailed overview of the NEET 2024 Exam Pattern, including its question paper format, marking scheme, exam date and syllabus.

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NEET 2024 Exam Pattern

NEET UG exam is conducted in pen and paper mode for admission to MBBS and BDS programs in India. The NEET UG 2024 will be held for a 3 hours 20 minutes duration. Read below to know details on NEET 2024 exam pattern, total number and format of questions, exam mode, marking scheme, and other crucial details

NEET Exam Pattern 2024 Highlights

Exam Name

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)

Exam Conducting Body

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Exam Mode

Pen and paper based (offline)

Exam Duration

3 hours and 20 minutes

Total No. of Questions

200 out of which 180 questions will have to be answered

Type of Questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Total Marks

720 Marks

Subjects Covered

Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany and Zoology)

Marking Scheme

Correct answer: 4 marks each

Incorrect answer: –1 each

Language options

13 languages including English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Oriya, Malayalam, Kannada, Punjabi and Urdu

Exam Date

5th May, 2024

Result Declaration

First Week of June, 2024

Official website

neet.nta.nic.in

As per the NEET 2024 exam pattern, there will be a total of 200 questions out of which only 180 need to be attempted. Each question carries 4 marks. The total marks for NEET 2024 will be 720.

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NEET 2024 Marking Scheme 

Understanding the marking scheme is crucial for NEET aspirants. Here's how the marking scheme for NEET 2024 works:

  • Correct Answer: 4 marks will be awarded for each correct answer.
  • Incorrect Answer: 1 mark will be deducted as negative marking for each incorrect response.
  • Unanswered Questions: No marks will be deducted for unanswered questions.
  • Multiple Responses: If a candidate selects multiple responses for a single question, it will be treated as an incorrect answer, and one mark will be deducted for the same.

The NEET Exam 2024 will be divided into two sections: Section A and Section B. Section A will contain 35 questions from each subject (Physics, Chemistry, Zoology and Botany), while Section B will contain 15 questions from each subject. Candidates will have to answer 10 questions for each subject from Section B.

NEET UG 2024 Exam Pattern: Section - Wise Marks Distribution

Subject

Section

No. of Questions

Total Marks

PHYSICS

SECTION A

35

140

SECTION B

15 (10 to be attempted)

40

CHEMISTRY

SECTION A

35

140

SECTION B

15 (10 to be attempted)

40

BOTANY

SECTION A

35

140

SECTION B

15 (10 to be attempted)

40

ZOOLOGY

SECTION A

35

140

SECTION B

15 (10 to be attempted)

40

Grand Total

 

180

720

The question paper will be set in accordance with the NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training) syllabus for class 11 and class 12. Students must be aware of the complete NEET 2024 syllabus to know chapter-wise topics and marks distribution for NEET UG 2024.

Check NEET 2024 Syllabus (Physics, Chemistry & Biology)

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