How many questions are in NEET 2025?

NEET 2025 has 200 questions total (180 to attempt): Physics (50), Chemistry (50), Botany (50), Zoology (50). Each subject has Section A (35 MCQs, mandatory) and Section B (15 MCQs, attempt any 10). Total marks = 720.

What is the negative marking in NEET?

NEET marking scheme: +4 for correct, –1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted. Total marks = 720. The minimum qualifying score for general category is 50th percentile.

What is the NEET cutoff for MBBS in government colleges?

NEET cutoff for government MBBS varies by state and category. General category typically requires 600–650+ for top government colleges. AIQ seats require higher scores than state quota. Check the Cutoffs page for detailed data.

How many times can I attempt NEET?

As per the current NTA guidelines, there is no restriction on the number of NEET attempts. Students can attempt NEET any number of times as long as they meet the eligibility criteria (age 17–25 for general, 30 for reserved categories).

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NEET UG Previous Year Question Papers PDF (2014–2024)

Free download links for NEET UG previous year question papers from 2014 to 2024. Papers cover Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology, sourced from NTA / neet.nta.nic.in.

📌 Note: From 2017, NEET became the single national entrance test for all MBBS/BDS/AYUSH admissions in India. Before 2017, AIIMS and JIPMER had separate exams. NEET is conducted once a year (May/June) in pen-and-paper mode.

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NEET UG Previous Year Papers (2014–2024)

Year	Exam	No. of Codes	Type	Download
2024	NEET UG	Multiple codes	NEET UG	View on Papers
2023	NEET UG	Multiple codes	NEET UG	View on Papers
2022	NEET UG	Multiple codes	NEET UG	View on Papers
2021	NEET UG	E1–E6 codes	NEET UG	View on Papers
2020	NEET UG	E1–E6 codes	NEET UG	View on Papers
2019	NEET UG	P1, P2, Q1, Q2	NEET UG	View on Papers
2018	NEET UG	AA, BB, CC, DD	NEET UG	View on Papers
2017	NEET UG	AA, BB, CC, DD	NEET UG	View on Papers
2016	AIPMT / NEET Phase 1 & 2	A, B, C, D	AIPMT	View on Papers
2015	AIPMT	A, B, C, D	AIPMT	View on Papers
2014	AIPMT	A, B, C, D	AIPMT	View on Papers

NEET UG 2025 Exam Pattern

Subject	Section A (Attempt all)	Section B (Attempt any 10)	Max Marks
Physics	35 questions × 4 = 140	10 × 4 = 40	180
Chemistry	35 questions × 4 = 140	10 × 4 = 40	180
Botany	35 questions × 4 = 140	10 × 4 = 40	180
Zoology	35 questions × 4 = 140	10 × 4 = 40	180
Total	140 mandatory	40 optional (attempt 40)	720

Marking: +4 correct, –1 incorrect. Pen-and-paper (OMR) · Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes.

High-Weightage Chapters (PYQ Analysis)

Subject	High-Weightage Chapters	Approx. Questions/Year
Physics	Mechanics, Electrostatics, Modern Physics, Optics	12–15
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry (Reactions), Chemical Bonding, Electrochemistry, Biomolecules	15–18
Biology	Genetics & Evolution, Human Physiology, Plant Physiology, Ecology, Cell Biology	50–60

Frequently Asked Questions

200 questions total, attempt 180. Each subject (Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology) has Section A (35 MCQs, all mandatory) and Section B (15 MCQs, attempt any 10). Total marks = 720.

+4 for correct, –1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted. Total: 720 marks. No option to choose between sections — Section A is mandatory.

600–650+ for top government medical colleges (AIIMS, JIPMER, etc.). State government MBBS seats typically require 500–580 depending on the state and category. Check the Cutoffs page for state-wise data.

NEET UG is conducted in offline (pen-and-paper OMR) mode. It is held once a year, typically in May. This is different from JEE Main which is computer-based.

There is currently no cap on the number of NEET attempts. Eligibility: minimum age 17, maximum 25 (30 for reserved categories), and must have Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology in 10+2.