NEET Exam Analysis 2026: Question Paper Tough But not as tough as Last Year, Experts Share First Review

National testing Agency, NTA has successfully conducted the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, NEET 2026 examination today. As many as 22.79 lakh candidates had registered for the examination this year. The paper was conducted in pen and paper mode in 5432 centres across 551 cities in the country.

First batch of students have started to leave the examination centres and reports have started to come in regarding the paper. After last year’s question paper, many have been wondering the difficulty level of this year’s question paper. Last year, experts had pointed out that it was the toughest NEET exam ever since the history of the examination. But what about this year’s paper?

NEET 2026 question paper review: Student’s React

The first few students have started to trickle out of the examination halls across the country. Reporters of Jagran Josh have had a chance to speak with a few students. While details are awaited, the first reactions noticed on the faces of students were that of relief. Many students were seen to be in happy spirits after appearing for the examination.

First feedback is now available. As per a student from Lucknow, the paper was ‘as expected’ with Chemistry section particularly tough. Overall, he says, the paper was difficult but not as tough as previous year’s examination.

Another student from Noida has reported that the paper was tough with a few questions having more than one correct answer. Shivani, a student of CBSE board who appeared for the exam today said that the paper was definitely tougher than previous exams and similar to last year.

“It is evident that the difficulty level is increasing every year. Competition also increases, let’s see how it would be.” She said.

More reports are expected to fall in. Keep checking live updates on NEET 2026 Exam Analysis Student Feedback, Expert Review here.

NEET 2026 Question Paper Expert Review

Experts have shared their first review of this year's NEET question paper. While the complete exam analysis is awaited, experts are calling the paper tough but not as tough as last year. Speaking to Jagran, Mr. Gupta called the paper a well balanced question paper with emphasis on conceptual learning. "NTA is making its tsnad very clear - if your concepts are in place, you can crack the exam," he said. Another expert called out the paper as moderately difficult with expecting the cut off to keep increasing this year as well.

"Last year we saw more and more students struggling to score good marks. This year it would be similar." He said. He also said that students will be able to score more than 700 but whether someone will score 720 on 720 this year is still awaited. 

Detailed and section wise exam analysis will be available in a short while from now. All are advised to keep checking this page for latest updates. 

NEET-2026 Analysis: Paper Level Moderate, Says ALLEN Expert

Overall Difficulty:

According to Vinod Kumawat, President of ALLEN Career Institute, Kota, the NEET-2026 medical entrance exam, held on Sunday, was of a moderate difficulty level. Based on student feedback, it was slightly tougher than the 2024 paper but easier than the 2025 exam.

An online poll revealed:

• 58% found the paper to be of moderate difficulty.
• 34% felt it was easy.
• 8% found it difficult.

Kumawat noted that the paper was strictly based on the NCERT syllabus, and many students found it comparable to the mock tests conducted at Kota.

Subject-Wise Analysis:

Physics (Moderate Level with Tricky Calculations)

The Physics section was challenging in terms of time management, requiring both strong conceptual clarity and speed. While the questions were of a moderate level, the numerical calculations were somewhat difficult.

• Syllabus Weightage: 19 questions from Class 11; 26 questions from Class 12.
• Topic-wise Breakdown: Electrodynamics: 14 questions
• Mechanics: 13 questions
• Modern Physics & Electronics: 8 questions
• Optics: 4 questions
• SHM & Waves: 4 questions
• Thermal Physics: 2 questions
• Question Types: Single correct (37), multiple correct (3), statement type (2), and match the column (3). Current Electricity and Modern Physics saw the highest weightage (5 questions each).

Chemistry (Moderate Organic, Easy Physical & Inorganic)

The Chemistry section was relatively balanced, with moderate questions from Organic Chemistry and easier questions from Physical and Inorganic sections.

• Syllabus Weightage: Class 11: Physical (10), Organic (6), Inorganic (5).
• Class 12: Physical (7), Organic (8), Inorganic (9).
• Overall Section Breakdown: Physical (17), Inorganic (14), Organic (14).
• Question Types: Single correct (39), match the column (6).
• Key Topics: Blocks (s, p, d, f) had the maximum weightage (5 questions). Nitrogen Containing Compounds, Chemical Kinetics, Ionic Equilibrium, Coordination Compounds, and Chemical Bonding each had 3 questions.

Biology (NCERT-Based, Moderate Level)

The Biology section was completely based on the NCERT syllabus and ALLEN literature, maintaining a moderate difficulty level.

• Syllabus Weightage: 46 questions from Class 11; 44 questions from Class 12.
• Topic-wise Breakdown:
• Animal Physiology: 12 questions
• Ecology: 11 questions
• Genetics & Biotechnology: 10 questions each
• Plant Physiology: 8 questions
• Question Types: Match the column (19), correct/incorrect (21), event-based (8), and conceptual/theoretical (34).
• Notable Changes: Unlike previous years, there were no Assertion-Reasoning, Statement I & II, or diagram-based questions. However, topics like Frog, Biomolecules, and Locomotion & Movement, which usually have lower weightage, saw an increase in the number of questions this year.