Marks obtained in an examination can change the fate of those who take it. This is why the total marks in NEET 2024 and the NEET marks distribution is such an important query amongst its test-takers.
Know NEET 2024 Marking SchemeNTA conducted the NEET 2024 exam on May 5 in 13 languages in a paper-pen-based mode or offline mode in which over 20 lakh students are expected to appear. NEET 2024 aspirants have several questions in mind to understand the NEET marking scheme. This article of Shiksha brings to you the detailed marking scheme of NEET 2024 which will provide clarity to the candidates on NEET marks distribution, total marks and how to calculate NEET marks with negative marking. The NEET marks calculator is another question or area, posed by candidates, as after attempting the NEET question paper or NEET mock test, they aim to calculate the estimated NEET marks before the result is declared.
Total marks in NEET is a common query that is not affected by the pre or post-exam period. Both, candidates preparing for the examination and those who have appeared for the examination have the same question, what are the total marks in NEET?
The query may be similar, but the intent of asking the question is different in both these cases. While those preparing for NEET want to know the total weightage of the question paper, the ones who have written the exam often want to know how to calculate NEET marks obtained in the examination. In this article, we aim to address the query for both groups.
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Candidates who appear for the examination want to know how to calculate NEET marks with negative markings with the help of the NEET answer key. But to calculate the total marks in NEET 2024, one must first understand the marking scheme for the examination or the NEET marks calculator formula.
Q: When was NEET 2024 conducted?
NEET 2024 was conducted on May 5, 2024, from 2 PM to 5.20 PM (IST). NTA conducted the exam in 571 cities across India and abroad. Around 20 lakh candidates appeared for the exam. The difficulty level of the exam was moderate to tough. NEET is a paper-pencil based test (PBT) consisting of a total of 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Out of this, candidates had to attempt 180 questions. The total marks of the exam is 720.
Q: What is the date of NEET 2024?
NTA announced the NEET 2024 exam date on September 19, 2023. NEET 2024 exam was conducted on May 5. The result of NEET 2024 was declared on June 4, 2024. After the result declaration, several irregularities and anomalies were found in the result and the scoring system. Hence, NTA is reconducting NEET 2024 on June 23, 2024, for 1,563 candidates who were awarded grace marks. The result will be declared on June 30, 2024. The NEET 2024 counselling process for the 15 per cent All India Quota (AIQ) seats is likely to be conducted from July 6, 2024 onwards.
The NEET 2024 application process was conducted from February 9, 2024, to March 16, 2024. The last date of application was extended from March 9, by a week. The application and correction windows were reopened in April. While the NEET exam dates were scheduled in September and July a couple of years ago owing to the pandemic situation, it took a toll on the medical admission schedule. To bridge this gap, NTA conducted NEET in May last year. The trend is being continued for NEET 2024 as well.
Q: Has NTA removed any city from the NEET 2024 exam city list?
Yes, NTA removed three cities from the NEET 2024 exam city list in India. These three cities are Malegaon in Maharashtra, Rairangpur in Odisha and Faizabad in Uttar Pradesh. However, since other cities have also been added in these states, candidates will be able to select a nearby city as per their convenience. Since NTA limits the state and city choice as per the present address, applicants need not think for long to select the right exam city choices.
NEET 2024 Marking Scheme
The table below brings the marking scheme of NEET 2024 in terms of marks to be awarded and deducted for correct and incorrect questions.
| Type of Response |
Marks Awarded |
Marks Deducted |
|---|---|---|
| Correct response |
4 |
0 |
| Incorrect response |
0 |
1 |
| No response marked |
0 |
0 |
| Answer with more than one response marked |
0 |
1 |
| Extra attempt in Section B |
0 |
0 |
Candidates can use the above marking system to calculate the number of correct and incorrect responses marked in the NEET question paper. Once they have the number of correct and incorrect responses, they can use the formula given below to calculate the marks obtained in NEET 2024.
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Total marks in NEET= (Number of correct responses) x4 - (Number of incorrect responses) x1
Using the how to calculate NEET marks formula given above, candidates can calculate their marks in NEET 2024, which can be further used to estimate the rank.
How to Calculate Negative Marking in NEET?
The National Testing Agency (NTA), with the help of subject-wise experts, reconfirms whether or not all the questions in the examination were correct or not. During this process, they may find one or more questions that may not have the correct response options, or may not be factually correct. In such cases, NTA will release a notification stating the number of questions that were found to be incorrect. For such questions, all the candidates who have appeared for the examination, irrespective of whether or not they have attempted the said questions, will be awarded full marks.
Q: How much time will I get to solve each section of NEET 2025?
Candidates will get 3 hours and 20 minutes to solve the entire question paper of NEET. They can divide the time between the NEET subjects or sections as per their convenience. There is no sectional time limit in the NEET exam pattern. According to the experts, candidates should keep around one hour for each subject and 20 minutes for revision. Candidates must prepare a fool proof time management strategy while taking mock tests. They must follow different approaches and then finalise on the most convenient one.
Q: Did NTA reconduct NEET 2024 exam?
As per the Supreme Court hearing dated June 13, 2024, the Centre said that the scores of 1,563 candidates who were given grace marks, are cancelled. They were given an option to reappear for the exam which was conducted on June 23, 2024. The result of this test willl be declared by June 30, 2024. The result for those candidates who will not be appearing for the re-NEET 2024, will be considered for that of the May 5 exam, devoid of grace marks.
The NEET 2024 exam was conducted by NTA on May 5, 2024 in 571 cities across India and abroad. Incidents of wrong question paper medium distribution, paper leaks and proxy exam takers were reported in the media after the conduct of the exam. As of now, as many as 13 people have been arrested in allegations of paper leak. This led to unrest among the students and stakeholders and they are demanding for a retest. Moreover, after the declaration of the result, several anomalies were observed which again led to unrest among candidates and a demand for reNEET 2024 resurfaced. NTA formed a Grievance Redressal Committee which reviewed the complaints submitted, and decided to reconduct the exam for 1,563 candidates.
Q: What are the languages in which NEET will be conducted?
NEET will be conducted in 13 languages. Till 2020, NEET was held in 11 languages. NTA increased the number of languages or medium to 13 from 2021 onwards. Malayalam and Punjabi are the latest additions. The list of languages are as follows:
- English
- Hindi
- Bengali
- Urdu
- Assamese
- Gujarati
- Marathi
- Odia
- Kannada
- Tamil
- Malayalam
- Punjabi
- Telugu.
Q: Will marks be deducted for unanswered questions in NEET 2025?
According to the NEET exam pattern, there will be no deduction of marks for unanswered questions. Such questions will not be taken into consideration while calculating the total marks of a candidate. Hence, if candidates are not sure about the answer of a question, it is better to leave it unattempted rather than doing a guess work, to avoid negative marking. Moreover, candidates will not get any marks for attempting extra questions in the Section B. Also, candidates are advised to revise the NEET exam sheet or OMR sheet thoroughly before submitting it to the invigilators.
Q: How to manage the time for the last few days of NEET?
This may change the marks that were calculated using the formula given above. However, the total marks in NEET 2024, for evaluation purposes, will remain 720.
NEET Total Marks: For those preparing for the examination
Candidates who are in the NEET preparation phase must know a few important things about the paper pattern. According to the NEET exam pattern and structure, the question paper will comprise 200 questions, out of which candidates will have to attempt 180 questions. Candidates will have to choose 10 questions out of 15 designated questions from each section. The exam will have three subjects, namely, Physics, Chemistry and Biology, which will be further divided into two sections, Section A and Section B, carrying 35 and 15 questions respectively. Each question that is eligible for an attempt will have a weightage of four marks. Therefore, the total number of questions multiplied by 4, gives us 720. The total marks in NEET is 720. The section-wise distribution of marks is given in the table below.
NEET Marks Distribution - Section-wise
The below table brings the exam structure of the exam along with NEET marks distribution.
| 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 |
As per the NEET exam pattern, test-takers will get a wide spectrum of questions to choose from, without compromising on the scoring pattern. Explaining the exam pattern further, NTA says, "In every subject, students will attempt 35 questions mandatorily and of the remaining 15, one should attempt only 10 questions. It is important that the candidates do not attempt more than 10 questions because only the first 10 attempted questions will be considered for evaluation/marking."
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NEET Total Marks 2024: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What are the total marks for NEET 2024?
A. The total weightage of NEET 2024 question paper is 720 marks.
Q: What is the negative marking scheme of NEET 2024?
A: For each incorrect response, there is a negative marking of one mark. Even in case of marking two answer options, negative marking will be applied. However, no negative marking will be applied for unattempted questions.
Q. What are the total marks for the Physics section of NEET 2024?
A. Physics section in NEET 2024 carries a weightage of 180 marks.
Q. What are the total marks for the Biology section of NEET 2024?
A. Biology section of NEET 2024 will have a weightage of 360 marks.
Q. Will I get extra marks if I attempt more than 10 questions in Section B of a subject?
A. No, candidates will not get extra marks for attempting more than 10 questions from Section B.
Q. In case I attempt more than the stipulated number of questions, will there be any negative marking?
A. No, there will not be any negative marking even if candidates attempt questions that are not subject to attempt.
Q: Apart from wrong answer, which other situations will incur negative marking?
A: In case a candidate marks more than one response on the OMR sheet, then negative marking would apply for that particular question.
Q: If I solve a question correctly on the rough sheet by mark the wrong answer option by mistake on the OMR sheet, will I still be subjected to negative marking?
A: NTA would consider the answers given by you on the OMR sheet only. Hence, you must be careful while marking the answer options on the OMR sheet to avoid such instances of negative marking.
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