NEET 2023 has been conducted on May 7 from 2 pm to 5.20 pm. According to the NEET analysis by students and experts, the difficulty level of the exam was easy to moderately tough. Find out the subject-wise analysis, student reactions and exam reviews here.
NEET 2023 EXAM ANALYSIS
NEET 2023 Analysis: NEET 2023 exam has been conducted on May 7 in over 499 cities across India and abroad. The overall difficulty level of the exam has been termed as easy to moderate. As per the NEET 2023 student reactions and expert reviews, the Physics section was easy this year. The chemistry section was of moderate difficulty level, especially inorganic chemistry. Candidates got a total of 200 minutes of exam duration to solve the medical entrance exam. The NEET cutoff is expected to be higher this year since the difficulty level is easier as per the initial impressions of the medical entrance exam.
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NEET 2023 Exam Pattern
The following table brings the detailed exam pattern and structure for NEET 2023.
| Sections |
Number of Questions |
Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics Section A |
35 |
140 |
| Physics Section B |
15 |
40 |
| Chemistry Section A |
35 |
140 |
| Chemistry Section B |
15 |
40 |
| Botany Section A |
35 |
140 |
| Botany Section B |
15 |
40 |
| Zoology Section A |
35 |
140 |
| Zoology Section B |
15 |
40 |
Now let us take a look at the detailed section-wise analysis for NEET 2023.
NEET 2023 Exam Analysis
NEET 2023 exam difficulty level was easy to moderate, shared by the initial impressions of the NEET exam this year.
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NEET 2023 Physics Analysis
The Physics section of NEET 2023 was easy to attempt among the other sections. It comprised 45 questions which were mostly formula-based. The NEET cutoff is expected to be higher since the overall difficulty level is easier.
NEET 2023 Chemistry Analysis
This section of the NEET question paper was dominated by NCERT-based questions. The 45 questions that comprised this section had more theoretical questions, also, 31 percent of the total number of questions asked were easy to moderate and candidates could score well in this section. The questions were mostly fundamental but there were four to five graph-based and numerical questions in this section.
NEET 2023 Biology Analysis
The Biology section was the easiest section in the question paper for NEET 2023. This section comprised 90 questions, which were segregated into questions from Botany and Zoology. In the previous years, the Botany section of NEET 2023 was comparatively tougher than the Zoology section. Nearly 30 percent of the questions can be considered easy. Take a look at the topic-wise distribution of the Botany section of Biology asked in NEET 2023.
NEET 2023 Student Reactions
According to the NEET 2023 student reactions, the exam was termed as easy to moderate. The majority of the students found Botany and Chemistry to be the toughest with Physics to be the easy section followed by Chemistry. Biology (Botany) though carried the highest weightage, had the toughest questions.
Also Read: NEET 2023 Physics, Biology and Chemistry Question Papers with Solutions
NEET 2023 Answer Key Codes
Take a look at the NEET 2023 answer keys for the various sets and codes E, F, G, H of the NEET 2023 question papers, given in the table below.
| NEET 2023 Answer Keys |
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| NEET 2023 Answer Key Set E |
NEET 2023 Answer Key F |
| NEET 2023 Answer Key Set G |
NEET 2023 Answer Key H |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
Dear Siva,
To be eligible for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) in India, candidates must have completed their 12th grade with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Since you have completed 12th with only Physics and Chemistry, you would need to fulfill the Biology requirement.
In Singapor
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 days ago
The application for NEET UG 2025 will be available from January 2025, and the examination is scheduled to be held on May 4, 2025;
Important Dates
Application Form Issued: January 2025
Application Last Date: February 2025
Correction Window: March 2025
Admit Card Release: April 2025
Exam Date: May 4, 2025
Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 days ago
The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy is one of the most sought-after undergraduate courses in the medical stream. In India, admission to this program generally requires candidates to qualify for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG);
NEET-UG Qualifying Marks for General Category (2024)
Contributor-Level 9
Answered 3 days ago
Hi Dr Saab,
Admission to the BVSc (Bachelor of Veterinary Science) programme in India, including Shimla, requires NEET as per the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) guidelines. Without a valid NEET score, admission to BVSc is not possible in government veterinary colleges.
However, some private unive
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 3 days ago
As per BHU cutoff 2024 for the last-round seat allotment, the minimum rank stood at 1098 for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) course for the General AI category candidates. Similarly, for the OBC category, the minimum rank stood at 1585 for the MBBS course.
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 3 days ago
You can apply for NEET with a United States high school Diploma if you have AIU equivalence and meet all required criteria. Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English must be included in your curriculum. Minimum PCB scores (50%, adjusted for reserved categories and PwD); and age 17 by De
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, NEET is mandatory for Indian students seeking admission to MBBS programs in Russia. The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is a mandatory entrance exam for medical courses in India, and it's also recognised by many foreign universities, including those in Russia. Even though other st
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 4 days ago
The NEET UG score plays a crucial role in the BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) admission process. It serves as the primary criterion for determining eligibility for dental colleges across India.
Candidates must secure a minimum qualifying score in NEET-UG to be considered for admission to the BDS co
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 4 days ago
Candidates who have scored 300 marks and wish to pursue MBBS or BDS programs can only apply through the paid seat quota.
This option allows admission by paying a higher fee, unlike the regular merit-based admission process.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 4 days ago
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) conduct a seperate entrance exam for admission to the AIIMS BSc nursing programme. This score is accepted for admission to all 20 AIIMS campuses in India. All nursing aspirants who wish to seek admission to the AIIMS BSc nursing and Post BSc nursing ex
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Contributor-Level 10
Are there any biology bridging programs available before I can take NEET as currently passed 12th physics and chemistry only in Singapore.