NEET exam pattern 2021 - Total Questions, Marking Scheme, Subject wise distribution
NEET exam pattern 2021 - National Testing Agency (NTA) is the competent authority to describe the NEET 2021 exam pattern for all eligible candidates. Medical aspirants, who want to pursue MBBS, BDS, or other medical courses must be conversant with the NEET exam pattern along with their preparation efforts. Knowing the NEET exam pattern 2021 in early preparation stages will surely boost up the level of preparation for the entrance test. In the NEET 2021 exam pattern, authorities will specify the total details about the type of exam, mode of paper, language, duration, question type, official marking scheme, and more. So preparing for the NEET exam will be inadequate without a proper familiarity with the NEET exam pattern 2021.

Cracking NEET 2021 exam, without knowing the NEET paper pattern is a quite tedious task to do. Knowing and practicing for the medical entrance test within the NEET exam pattern 2021 will make the difference. As per the latest NEET 2021 exam pattern, NTA will conduct the entrance test in pen and paper-based mode. NEET exam will be of three-hour-long duration, where candidates must answer 180 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology subjects as per the given NEET syllabus. As per the official NEET marking scheme 2021, four marks to be awarded for the correct answer, while one mark to be deducted for the wrong attempt. Aspirants seeking more information regarding NEET 2021 exam pattern can check the article below to know the level of the exam, types, and the number of questions, marking schemes, and all other relevant information.
NEET exam pattern overview
Factors in Exam Pattern | Details |
Exam Date of NEET 2021 | May 2, 2020 (Expected) |
Mode of NEET 2021 exam | Pen and Paper-based. candidates are given an OMR sheet to mark the answers with a black or blue ballpoint pen |
Duration of the NEET exam | 3 hours |
Language/Medium | English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Oriya, Kannada, and Urdu |
Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions |
Total Number of Questions asked in NEET 2021 | 180 Questions |
720 Marks | |
Marking Scheme of NEET exam |
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NEET exam pattern 2021 - Know about the question paper
As per the pattern of the exam, NEET 2021 question paper will have 180 multiple choice questions in total for 4 marks each. The question papers of NEET comprises the question from class 11 and 12 syllabi from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology subjects. The medium or choice of language is dependent on the candidate as the NEET question paper 2021 is available in 8 regional languages and English, Hindi as well as Urdu. It has to be kept in mind that the choice of the regional language will depend upon the location of the NEET 2021 exam centre. The details of the availability and choice of regional languages in the NEET exam are mentioned in the table below.
Regional Languages available for NEET 2021
Medium | NEET 2021 Exam Centres |
English and Hindi | All exam cities and centres |
English and Urdu | All exam cities and centres |
Assamese | Available only in exam centres in Assam |
Bengali | Available only in exam centres in West Bengal |
Gujarati | Available only in exam centres in Gujarat, Daman, Dadra, and Nagar Haveli |
Marathi | Available only in exam centres in Maharashtra |
Tamil | Available only in exam centres in Tamil Nadu |
Telugu | Available only in exam centres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana |
Oriya | Available only in exam centres in Odisha |
Kannada | Available only in exam centres in Karnataka |
NEET registrations - Language wise
As the NEET registrations, details for the 2020 session have not been specified by NTA yet. Meanwhile, aspirants can go through the previous year’s language-wise NEET registration details from the table below.
Registrations for NEET 2019 - Language wise
Language | Registered | % of Candidates |
English | 1204968 | 79.31 |
Hindi | 179857 | 11.84 |
Telugu | 1796 | 0.12 |
Assamese | 4750 | 0.31 |
Gujarati | 59395 | 3.91 |
Marathi | 2305 | 0.15 |
Tamil | 31239 | 2.06 |
Bengali | 31490 | 2.07 |
Kannada | 1017 | 0.07 |
Oriya | 700 | 0.05 |
Urdu | 1858 | 0.12 |
English & Hindi | 1384825 | 91.14 |
Regional Languages | 134550 | 8.86 |
NEET 2021 Exam Pattern - medium of question paper
While filling in the NEET application form, the option of the medium of NEET question paper 2021 has to be exercised.
The option once exercised by candidates cannot be changed later.
Candidates opting for English would be provided NEET 2021 test booklet in English only.
Students opting for Hindi would be provided with a Bilingual Test Booklet in English and Hindi.
All candidates opting for regional languages would also be provided with a Bilingual Test Booklet in their selected regional language and English.
In case of any ambiguity in the translation of any of the questions, the English version of the NEET question paper shall be treated as final.
Marking scheme of NEET exam pattern 2021
Aspirants can go through the marking scheme of NEET 2021 and easily know how the marks will be allotted by the authorities after the conclusion of the exam.
For each correct answer in NEET, 4 marks will be awarded and one mark will be deducted for each wrong attempt.
If any candidate will leave the question unattempted, there is no negative marking for that as per the NEET exam pattern 2021.
Once aspirants mark their answers in the NEET 2021 OMR sheet, it is not possible to change it.
Candidates are advised not to attempt the multiple answers during the NEET exam as it will cost a negative marking.
NTA NEET paper pattern 2021 - Exam Sections and total marks
Aspirants seeking for the information regarding the section-wise distribution of NEET 2021 marks along with the total marks can check it from the table below.
NEET exam sections and total marks
Subjects | Questions | Marks |
Physics | 45 questions | 180 marks |
Chemistry | 45 questions | 180 marks |
Biology (Botany and Zoology) | 90 questions | 360 marks |
Total | 180 questions | 720 marks |
NEET 2021 subject wise question distribution
NEET exam pattern 2021: Instructions for filling OMR Sheet
Aspirants should be aware of the instructions to fill the NEET 2021 OMR sheet, in order to avoid any kind of inconvenience in the exam.
As per the NTA guidelines, all NEET answers have to be marked using a ballpoint pen.
The ballpoint pen will be provided by the authorities inside the exam hall of NEET 2021.
The candidate has to mark the code of test booklet code on the NEET OMR sheet 2021, as failing to this will lead the candidates in problems.
All the required rough work should be done in the space provided in the test booklet
As per the NEET 2021 paper pattern, once marked answer in the OMR sheet can't be erased.
NEET exam pattern: Paper analysis
After the completion of the medical entrance test, aspirants should be aware of NEET analysis 2021. The paper analysis is important for every aspirant to know the difficulty level of the questions and just to analyze their performance in the NEET 2021 exam. A proper analysis of the NEET paper will also end the doubt of the aspirants to clear the exam and aspirants will easily think of their medical colleges in which they can get admission.
How to calculate the NEET 2021 score after the exam?
Candidates can use the below-mentioned formula and calculate their expected score, as per their attempt in the examination after the release of the NEET answer key 2021. According to the NEET 2021 marking scheme, candidates can calculate the expected score even before the release of the result and predict their medical college.
Formulae to calculate NEET score:
NEET Score 2021 = (Correct answers X 4) – (Incorrect answers X 1) |
Note: Candidates must note that the above exam pattern of NEET 2021 has been written from the previous paper pattern. Any update in the NEET exam pattern for the 2021 session will be updated on this page soon if there any.
Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - NEET exam pattern 2021 - Total Questions, Marking Scheme, Subject wise distribution
Question: Who are the competent authorities to specify the NEET exam pattern 2021?
Answer:
National Testing Agency (NTA) is the competent authority to describe the NEET 2021 exam pattern for all eligible candidates.
Question: Why is knowing the NEET exam pattern 2021 important?
Answer:
Knowing the NEET exam pattern 2021 in early preparation stages will surely boost up the level of preparation for the entrance test.
Question: What are the details mentioned in the NEET exam pattern 2021?
Answer:
In the NEET 2021 exam pattern, authorities will specify the total details about the type of exam, mode of paper, language, duration, question type, official marking scheme, and more.
Question: What are the salient features of the NEET exam pattern 2021?
Answer:
As per the latest NEET 2021 exam pattern, authorities will conduct the entrance test in offline pen and paper-based mode. The NEET exam will be of three-hour-long duration, where candidates must answer 180 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology subjects as per the given NEET syllabus.
Question: What is the official NEET 2021 marking scheme?
Answer:
As per the official NEET marking scheme 2021, four marks to be awarded for the correct answer, while one mark to be deducted for the wrong attempt.
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Questions related to NEET
when will registration form for NEET exam 2021 will be released
Hello,
As of now there has been no notification issued by the NTA regarding the NEET exam dates. But due to the COVID, this caused the postponements in the release of NEET 2021 exam date. However it will release the exam dates of NEET 2021 soon along with the official brochure on the official website ntaneet.nic.in
Please refer to the following link for more details:
https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-exam-dates
Good Luck
how many marks crack the neet for mbbs in no.1 college
Hello student ,
If you want to get top mbbs college then i will suggest you to aim for 650+ marks in the NEET exam. Further 550+ marks in the NEET examination will help you to get seat in government medical colleges through state quota and for admission through the All India Quota, and 600+ marks in the exam and to get a seat in top medical colleges of the country through AIQ .
Hope it helps !
what if i score a good rank in eamcet but could not clear NEET . Am i still eligible to become a doctor? ........
Through AP EAMCET only following courses are referred:-
*Engineering,
*Bio-Technology,
*B.Tech (Dairy Technology),
*B.Tech (Agri. Engg),
*B.Tech (Food Science and Technology)
*B.Sc. ( Ag)
*B.Sc. ( Hort)
* B.V.Sc. & A.H
*B.F.Sc.
*B.Pharmcy and Pharma. D
You can check the same at its official page the link is provided below
https://sche.ap.gov.in/EAMCET/EamcetHomePages/Courses.aspx
So, yes you can become a doctor but veterinary doctor through AP EAMCET by doing B.V.Sc. & A.H and as veterinary doctor you will be able to only treat animals and not humans.
So,
If you want to become a doctor and treat humans by doing MBBS etc then there is no option other than Neet and if you fail to qualify Neet examination you cannot get admission in any medical college be it government or private and thus cannot become a doctor without Neet examination.
So, I would suggest you to be optimistic for now , don't have negative thoughts that you won't be able to qualify Neet or you will fail in NEET, just use the remaining time for studies, you should focus on your neet preparation following the below tips :-
*Go well through NCERT and master it
*Make routine or timetable :- your routine should revolve around 3 things i.e study, revise and practice
*After finishing each chapter you should practice questions, you should practise at least 80 to 100 numericals / mcqs in Each chapter
*Solve previous year NEET questions
*Once done with complete syllabus, go through NEET mock test papers
And don't worry, you still have time and can definitely crack Neet examination and can get into MBBS as well.
You can prepare well using our neet program for which link is provided below
https://learn.careers360.com/knockout-neet-may /
If you have any other doubt then feel free to ask them :) we are always available to help you out and guide you
Thank you
can you prefer best books for my neet preparation??
Dear student,
Some of the best books for neet preparation are as follows:
Physics
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NCERT Physics Class XI & Class XII
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Concepts of Physics by H. C. Verma
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Objective Physics By DC Pandey
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Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick and Walker
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Fundamental Physics by Pradeep
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Problems in General Physics by IE Irodov
Chemistry:
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NCERT Chemistry for Class XI and XII
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Physical Chemistry by OP Tandon
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ABC of Chemistry for Classes 11 and 12 by Modern
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Concise Inorganic Chemistry by JD Lee
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Dinesh Chemistry Guide
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Practise books by VK Jaiswal (Inorganic), MS Chauhan (Organic) and N Awasthi (Physical)
Biology:
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NCERT Biology Class XI and Class XII
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Biology Vol 1 and Vol 2 by Trueman
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Objective Biology by Dinesh
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Objective Botany by Ansari
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Pradeep Guide on Biology
-
GR Bathla publications for Biology
I have passed my 10th and 12th from a Delhi school but have stayed in UP for more than 10years.Am I eligible for the state quota of both states in NEET?
Hi
Yes, you are eligible for both Delhi and UP state quota for neet counselling.
This is because,
To be eligible for Delhi State quota one needs to have either domicile of Delhi or should have completed 10 + 2 from Delhi and as you have completed your 10 + 2 from the Delhi you are eligible for Delhi State quota.
You are also eligible for UP state quota as :
To be eligible for UP state quota you should be domicile of u p and to have done your 10 + 2 from up or if you have not done your 10+2 from up then you need to produce domicile certificate and as you have been living in up for more than 10 years you are eligible for domicile as the criteria for UP domicile is that the person's parents should be permanent resident of UP or the peron should be living in UP for more than 3 years.
As you have very limited time left for your Neet 2021 examination , you should focus on your neet preparation following the below tips :-
*Go well through NCERT and master it
*Make routine or timetable :- your routine should revolve around 3 things i.e study, revise and practice
*After finishing each chapter you should practice questions, you should practise at least 80 to 100 numericals / mcqs in Each chapter
*Solve previous year NEET questions
*Once done with complete syllabus, go through NEET mock test papers
You can prepare well using our neet program for which link is provided below
https://learn.careers360.com/knockout-neet-may /
If you have any other doubt then feel free to ask them :) we are always available to help you out and guide you
Thank you