NEET Exam Pattern
The NEET exam pattern for 2026, which will be set by the National Testing Agency (NTA) is crucial for candidates preparing for the examination. As per the latest exam pattern, there will be 180 compulsory questions (45 questions each in Physics and Chemistry and 90 in Biology), which the candidates will attempt in 195 minutes (3 hours & 15 minutes) on June 21, 2026. Candidates are advised to prepare accordingly and regularly check the official NTA website neet.nta.nic.in for the latest updates.
The NEET UG 2026 examination will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode across various centres in India and abroad. As per the latest update from the Union Minister, the National Testing Agency (NTA) plans to introduce the Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode for NEET UG 2027. Candidates are advised to keep visiting the official website of NTA for the latest updates on the NEET 2027 exam pattern and mode of examination.
Biology carries 360/720 marks (50% of NEET). Biology is your highest-return subject. A student scoring 340+ in Biology can clear NEET cutoff even with average Physics and Chemistry performance. Master NCERT Biology first.
| Subject | Section | Questions | To Attempt | Marks | Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botany | Section A | 35 | 35 (all) | 140 | +4 / −1 |
| Section B | 15 | 10 (any) | 40 | +4 / 0 | |
| Zoology | Section A | 35 | 35 (all) | 140 | +4 / −1 |
| Section B | 15 | 10 (any) | 40 | +4 / 0 | |
| Physics | Section A | 35 | 35 (all) | 140 | +4 / −1 |
| Section B | 15 | 10 (any) | 40 | +4 / 0 | |
| Chemistry | Section A | 35 | 35 (all) | 140 | +4 / −1 |
| Section B | 15 | 10 (any) | 40 | +4 / 0 | |
| TOTAL | 180 questions | 720 | 3 Hrs 20 Min | ||
NMC Revised NEET Syllabus (2023 onwards): Several chapters have been removed. Topics like Communication Systems (Physics), Polymers (Chemistry) have been deleted. Always verify from official NMC website.
Biology — Botany + Zoology (360 Marks)
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Physics — NEET Level
NEET Physics is at Class XI–XII NCERT level. Questions are conceptual, not as calculation-heavy as JEE. Focus on formulas and applications.
Chemistry — NEET Level
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Complete NCERT — All 4 subjects
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Chapter-wise MCQ Practice
Solve 200+ MCQs per Biology chapter. Use MTG Fingertips Biology for 10,000+ MCQs. DC Pandey for Physics, VK Jaiswal for Chemistry.
Previous Year NEET Papers
Solve NEET papers from 2013–2025. 30–40% questions in current NEET are repeated concept-type from previous years.
Full 720-Mark Mock Tests
Weekly full-length NEET mock (3 hrs 20 min). Analyze errors. Revise all wrong answers the very next day.
NCERT Revision + Diagram Mastery
Re-read complete NCERT once. Draw all Biology diagrams from memory. Revise formulas. Stay calm and confident.
| NEET Score | Expected AIR Range | Category | Likely Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 680–720 | Top 1,000 | General | AIIMS, Top MBBS colleges |
| 640–679 | 1,000–5,000 | General | Government MBBS (top states) |
| 600–639 | 5,000–25,000 | General | Government MBBS (many states) |
| 550–599 | 25,000–70,000 | General | Govt MBBS (state quota) / Pvt MBBS |
| 500–549 | 70,000–1,50,000 | OBC/SC/ST | Private MBBS / BDS options |
| Below 500 | 1,50,000+ | All | BDS, BAMS, BHMS, Pvt MBBS |
Scores and ranks vary year-on-year based on difficulty and number of candidates. These are reference ranges from NEET 2024–25. Always check official counselling data for your category.
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