NEET 2025 Exam Pattern: Mode (Offline), Single Shift, Marking Scheme, Total Marks, Distribution of Marks, Subjects

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Updated on Jan 16, 2025 18:08 IST

The NEET 2025 exam pattern states that the mode of the exam will be a paper-pencil-based test and will be conducted in a single day and shift, quashing the speculations and recommendations made by the NTA Expert Committee on NEET 2025. Announcing the same, NTA has stated, "As decided by National Medical Commission, it is informed that the NEET (UG) 2025 shall be conducted in Pen and Paper mode (OMR based) in Single day and Single Shift.”

The final NEET 2025 exam pattern and structure will be announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA) along with the notification and the information bulletin for NEET 2025. The NEET exam pattern 2025 is expected to remain the same as last year. NTA will announce the NEET 2025 exam pattern tentatively in the first week of March 2025, and the exam will be conducted in the first week of May 2025. The NEET 2025 exam date is likely to be announced by NTA in January 2025. As per reports, NTA may revise the NEET exam pattern 2025, based on the advisory and guidelines of the Expert Committee. 

NTA launched the NEET 2025 official website and has posted the updated NEET 2025 syllabus on it. As compared to last year, there has not been any change in the syllabus this year. 

According to the NEET UG exam pattern, the test will be conducted in a paper-pencil-based or offline mode for three hours and 20 minutes or 200 minutes, scheduled from 2 PM to 5.20 PM as per the Indian Standard Time (IST). To answer the question of how many questions are there in NEET, it can be said that there will be a total of 200 objective multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from the NEET subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The Biology section is further divided into Zoology and Botany. Out of this, 180 questions have to be attempted. NEET total marks is 720.

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NEET Exam Pattern 2025: Highlights

Know the details of the NEET 2025 exam pattern in the table below.

Particulars

Details

Mode of the examination

Offline

Duration of the examination

Three hours and Twenty Minutes (3.20 hours)

Exam timing

2 pm to 5.20 pm

Type of questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Total number of Questions

200 (180 applicable questions for attempt)

Total Marks

720

Negative marking

Yes

Marking Scheme

+4 for each correct answer

-1 for each incorrect answer

0 for unattempted or extra attempted question

Total sections in the question paper

3 (Two sections for each subject)

Section A - 35 questions

Section B- 15 questions (10 to be attempted)

NEET Subjects

Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany + Zoology)

NEET Question Paper Mediums or Languages

13 - English, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Assamese, Odia, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam

 

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NEET 2025 Pattern: An Overview of the Question Paper

As per the  exam pattern of NEET 2025, each question will carry four answer options, out of which candidates will have to select one option. The circle next to the correct option will have to be shaded with blue/black ballpoint pen on the OMR sheet. Aspirants aiming to appear for  NEET 2025 must be appraised of the  NEET exam pattern while preparing.
The  NEET 2025 exam pattern gives candidates more choices of questions to attempt. In the second section, candidates have to attempt 10 out of 15 questions. 

According to the NEET pattern, the NEET question paper comprises three subjects- Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Each subject was divided into two sections. The table given below depicts the NEET subject-wise weightage and breakup of the question paper.

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NEET 2025 Subject-Wise Weightage 

The following table indicates the sections of the NEET exam pattern, NEET subject list, NEET subject-wise weightage, and the distribution of marks.

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

Clarifying the NEET exam pattern, NTA has stated the following instructions:

  • Section A  consists of 35 questions in each subject (Question Numbers – 001 to 035, 051 to 085, 101 to 135, and 151 to 185). All questions are compulsory.
  • Section B consists of 15 questions in each subject (Question Nos – 036 to 050, 086 to 100, 136 to 150, and 186 to 200). In Section B, a candidate needs to attempt any 10 questions out of 15 in each subject.
  • Candidates are advised to read all 15 questions in Section B of each subject carefully before they start attempting the question paper. In the case of a candidate attempting more than 10 questions, the first 10 questions answered by the candidate will be evaluated. 

NEET 2025 Distribution of Marks

As per the marking scheme of the NEET UG exam pattern, each question carries four marks and one mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. The total marks for NEET 2025 will be 720. Here we bring the marking scheme of NEET in detail:

  • Each correct answer will be awarded four marks
  • One mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer
  • No mark will be deducted for the questions which have not been answered
  • Questions that have two or more responses marked on the OMR sheet will be considered incorrect and one mark will be deducted from them

Also Read: Total Marks in NEET 

NEET Marking Scheme

The table below brings the marking scheme of NEET.

Response Type

Marks awarded

Correct answer

+4

Incorrect answer

-1

Question with more than one response

-1

Unanswered question

0

Extra attempted question

0

NEET 2025 Exam Pattern: Important Points to Remember While Marking the OMR Sheet

NTA has suggested the following guidelines for filling the NEET OMR sheet:

  • Answers have to be marked using a ballpoint pen which will be provided in the examination hall
  • Changing answers on the OMR sheet is not allowed
  • Erasing/ obliterating any information printed on the OMR sheet is a punishable offence
  • Rough work should be done on the test booklet only
  • A Candidate must not forget to mark the test booklet code on the OMR sheet
  • Candidates must ensure that the NEET question paper code matches with that of the OMR sheet.

Also Read: NEET OMR Sheet: Steps to Answer, Download PDF and Submit Challenges

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Language options in the exam pattern of NEET 2025

The following table indicates the NEET languages and the centres/cities where it will be available.

Medium

Availability in the NEET exam centres

English

Available at all exam cities/ centres

Hindi

Available at all exam cities/ centres

Urdu

Available at all exam cities/ centres

English

Available at all exam cities/ centres

Marathi

Available at exam centres in Maharashtra

Bengali

Available at exam centres in West Bengal

Gujarati

Available at exam centres in Gujarat, Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli

Tamil

Available at exam centres in Tamil Nadu

Telugu

Available at exam centres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

Kannada

Available at exam centres in Karnataka

Oriya

Available at exam centres in Odisha

Assamese

Available at exam centres in Assam

Punjabi

Available at exam centres in Punjab, Chandigarh and Delhi

Malayalam

Available at exam centres in Kerala and Lakshadweep

As per the data released by NTA after the NEET 2023 result declaration, after English and Hindi, Gujarati and Bengali are the most opted-for regional language choices of candidates. 

Important Points to Remember While Choosing the Medium of NEET 2025

While selecting the NEET question paper medium or the language of the question paper, candidates will have to keep in mind the following pointers:

  • The medium of the question paper has to be selected while filling the NEET application form
  • Once the language is chosen, it cannot be changed after the NEET application form is submitted.
  • Candidates planning to opt for English as a medium will be provided with the Test Booklet in English language only.
  • Candidates opting for any other language will be provided with a Bilingual Test Booklet, their selected language preference, and English.
  • The English version of the NEET question paper shall be treated as final in case of any ambiguity in the translation of any of the questions.

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FAQs Regarding NEET 2025 Pattern

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