NEET

The NEET 2026 exam is a 3-hour-20-minute (200 minutes) offline test consisting of 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), of which 180 must be answered, for a total of 720 marks. The test comprises Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany and Zoology) with +4 for correct answers and -1 for wrong answers.

NEET 2026 Test Paper Pattern Details

• Mode: Offline (Pen-Paper Based).
• Total Marks: 720.
• Total Questions: 200 (180 to be attempted).
• Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes (200 minutes).
• Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with four options and single correct answer.

Subject-Wise Question & Mark Distribution

The test is divided into Sections A and B for each subject.

• Physics: 45 Questions (35 in Section A + 10 out of 15 in Section B) = 180 Marks.
• Chemistry: 45 Questions (35 in Section A + 10 out of 15 in Section B) = 180 Marks.
• Botany: 45 Questions (35 in Section A + 10 out of 15 in Section B) = 180 Marks.
• Zoology: 45 Questions (35 in Section A + 10 out of 15 in Section B) = 180 Marks.

Marking Scheme and Negative Marking

• Correct Answer: \(+4\) marks.
• Incorrect Answer: \(-1\) mark (negative marking).
• Unanswered Question: 0 marks.
• Multiple Answers: Treated as incorrect (-1 mark).

Key Points to Note

• Section A: 35 compulsory questions.
• Section B: 15 questions, out of which only 10 must be attempted (only the first 10 attempted questions are evaluated).
• Language: The paper is available in 13 languages.
• Exam Timing: Usually 2:00 PM to 5:20 PM.
• Total Evaluation: Only the best 180 questions (out of 200 provided) contribute to the final score.

Note: The details are based on the latest 2026 exam updates.