NEET 2021 Exam Pattern: Marking Scheme, No. of questions and Detailed Analysis

NTA releases the exam pattern for NEET and as of now, there are no NEET 2021 exam pattern changes. Candidates will get information related to marking scheme, number of questions, exam mode, exam duration, question type, the language of paper etc. in this article.

• NEET mode of examination: NEET 2021 is an offline test that contains 180 MCQ questions of 4 marks each. The aspirants are required to complete the exam in pen and paper mode. First, the aspirants will get a rough booklet and then the aspirants will need to mark the code of the test booklet on the OMR sheet. Check NEET 2021 Mock Test.
• Total marks: 720
• NEET syllabus: The NEET 2021 Syllabus covers the topics of Class XI and XII syllabus. Entire Syllabus is broadly divided into three sections: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany and Zoology). For developing the basic concept, the aspirants should read NCERT as the text book.
• Medium of NEET 2021 Question Paper: NEET 2021 will be conducted in 11 different languages. They are English, Tamil, Gujarati, Telugu, Assamese, Hindi, Oriya, Marathi, Kannada, Urdu and Bengali. Read NEET Question Paper.
• Marking scheme of NEET 2021 Exam: Candidates will get +4 marks for every correct answer, -1 marks for each wrong answer.
• NEET Exam Duration: To complete the exam, the aspirants will get 3 hours time to attend 180 questions. For getting an idea about the questions, you can check NEET Sample Papers.

NEET 2021 Exam Pattern Overview

Let’s take a look at some key details about NEET Exam Pattern 2021-

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Number of Questions and Section-Wise Marks Distribution

As per NEET Exam Pattern 2021, the aspirants have to answer a total of 180 questions. They will get 45 questions from the physics and chemistry section and 90 questions from the biology section.

NEET Exam Pattern 2021: Detailed Description

According to the above image, it can be seen that there will be three sections in NEET 2021 exam, such as Chemistry, Physics and Biology (Zoology and Botany). Applicants have to cover the curriculum of Class XI and XII.

• The students have to answer 180 multiple choice questions.
• Aspirants will be deducted by 1 mark for every wrong answer.
• You will get 4 marks for every correct answer.
• Total number of questions of each section (Physics, Chemistry, Zoology and Botany) is 45.

NEET 2021 Exam Pattern: Marking Scheme 

Candidates can score +4 marks for each correct answer. There will be a negative marking. For instance, the aspirants will get deduction of 1 mark for every incorrect answer.

• No marks will be deducted if the candidate does not attempt the question.
• It is necessary to use a blue/black ball point pen to mark the answer.
• NEET aspirants don’t mark more than one answer into the OMR sheet. It will lead you towards negative marking.

The following table will help candidate to know the impact of each type of result of question on his/her total score:-

NEET 2021 Exam Pattern: Language Option

NEET 2021 question paper will be provided in 11 languages. The default language is English. However, the candidates can also choose their regional language at the time of filling the Application form.

Here the table shows you the different languages:

• Candidates can choose their preferred language at the time of filling the  NEET 2021 Application form. The aspirants cannot do any modification after the final submission of form.
• Candidates opting for English language will be given question papers in English only.
• Candidates opting for language other than English will be given a bilingual question paper. The candidates can choose English and any other language.
• Selection of regional/vernacular languages is subject to their respective state limits. Language of particular region cannot be opted in any other region.

Options of languages, as per their respective region, are shown below:-

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How to Calculate NEET Score? 

• The students will be awarded 4 marks for every correct answer. You will be deducted 1 mark for every incorrect answer.
• NEET score= (Correct answers*4)-(Incorrect answers*1)
• Normalisation method is used for nullifying the effects of varying difficulty level of question papers in different exam sessions.
• Physics is the most difficult section in the NEET exam.

NEET Paper Analysis 

As per the analysis of NEET previous years question papers, the aspirants should go through the section wise observations:

Physics Paper Analysis

• Most weightage carrying section in Physics is Mechanics
• You might get 9-10 questions from electrodynamics
• Most of questions from this section will be lengthy and will involve calculations
• It is difficult to remember all the formulas. Hence, note it down in one place and read it regularly.

Pro tip: Do not leave the ‘Points to Ponder’ section at the end of every chapter. You should practice the examples of NCERT books.

Chemistry Paper Analysis 

• Chemistry questions are moderately difficult sections in the NEET exam.
• The aspirants might face more application based questions.
• Last year, students had to answer more questions from class XII syllabus.
• The weightage of organic chemistry is more than the inorganic chemistry. Approximately 16-17 questions are coming from organic chemistry.
• Few of the questions are coming from two different concepts (together).

Pro Tip: The aspirants should give added attention for coordination compounds and chemical bonding. These sections carry most of the weightage. To clear your concept, read CERT thoroughly.

Biology Paper Analysis

• Compared to the other two sections, Biology is the easiest one in NEET exam
• The students will face 45 questions from each section, Zoology and Botany
• Maximum questions of Biology are coming from NCERT. Hence, you should give extra attention to it instead of reading the reference books.

Pro Tip: Human Physiology has a high weightage. Apart from this, Genetics will be another important chapter. Both the chapters cover approximately 30 questions in Biology.

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NEET Exam Pattern And Syllabus

The following tables highlight the NEET 2021 Syllabus in a detailed manner:

NEET 2021 Physics Syllabus

Check Detailed NEET 2021 Physics Syllabus

NEET 2021 Chemistry Syllabus

Check Detailed NEET 2021 Chemistry Syllabus

NEET 2021 Biology Syllabus

Check: NEET 2021 Syllabus Biology 

NEET 2021 Important Topics

To meet the NEET 2021 cut off, then you should prepare yourself by prioritizing the study schedule. The candidates should emphasize more on the heavy weightage sections. Find the following section to identify the most important topics of each subject:

Important Topics of Physics in NEET 2021

The most important six topics in Physics section are:

• Rigid Body Dynamics
• Electrodynamics
• KTG & Thermodynamics
• Semiconductors
• Modern Physics
• Wave Optics

Important Topics of Chemistry in NEET 2021

The syllabus of organic chemistry has been increased and gained prominence compared to inorganic chemistry.

• Coordination Compounds
• Organic Chemistry- I
• Chemical Bonding
• Carbonyl Compounds

Important Topics of Biology in NEET 2021

It is known that Biology covers both the Zoology and Botany subjects. Most of the questions of Biology are coming from NCERT.

• Excretory and Nervous System
• Pollination
• Photosynthesis
• Digestive system
• DNA Replication
• Plant Anatomy
• PAGE Theory
• Endocrine System

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NEET 2021 Important Instructions

Since NEET 2021 Exam is going to be held once in a year, Candidates are advised not to make any silly mistakes that can make them ineligible to appear in NEET 2021.

• Timing of NEET 2021 is from 2 pm to 5 pm
• Entry of the examination hall will start from 12:30 pm. Candidates are advised to reach as early as possible, so that no issue arises. If it arise by chance that can be solved within stipulated time
• No entry will be allowed after 1:30 pm
• The invigilators will check the candidates admit card and documents from 1:30 pm to 1:45 pm
• The NEET 2021 question papers will be distributed from 1:45 pm
• Rough work will be done in the test booklet only. Candidate have no permission to mark on the machine gradable Answer sheet
• Candidate must have NEET 2021 Admit Card, passport size photograph and post card size photograph to enter in the examination hall
• There is no provision of re-checking of answer sheet

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Instructions to Fill OMR Sheet in NEET 2021 Exam

• To answer the question, the aspirants should fill the OMR sheet with the help of Ball pen. It will be given to them from the exam center.
• Do not forget to mark the test booklet code on the top of the OMR sheet.
• To do rough work, the students should use the space of the test booklet. You should not make the OMR sheet dirty.
• You will not be allowed to change the answers in the OMR Sheet. Also, do not try to erase any information printed on the OMR sheet, otherwise you will get punished.

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