NEET Total Marks 2024, Passing Marks & Marking Scheme

NEET Total Marks 2024, Pass Marks & Marking Scheme

Edited By Raushan Kumar | Updated on Aug 14, 2024 03:53 PM IST | #NEET

The National Testing Agency has established the NEET Total Marks 2024 to 720. These NEET total marks are distributed as follows: 360 marks allocated to Biology, 180 marks designated for Physics, and another 180 marks for Chemistry. NTA specifies the NEET UG passing marks, as well as, marks to qualify for the medical entrance exam. NEET is an undergraduate medical entrance examination for granting admission to medical UG courses across the country.

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What are passing marks in NEET out of 720?
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NEET 2024 exam pattern
NEET Exam total marks for MBBS
Benefits of NEET total marks 2024
NEET Qualifying Marks 2024
NEET total marks 2024 after the exam
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NEET Total Marks 2024, Pass Marks & Marking Scheme

"What is the qualifying percentile for NEET exam?", “What is the pass marks for NEET” and “What marks are enough out of total marks of NEET for granting admission in government colleges?” among others are the questions related to the pre and post-phase of the entrance examination. The queries regarding the NEET 2024 passing marks for both the pre and post-phase of the exam are different.

For pre-NEET UG preparation, aspirants can use the NEET 2024 total marks to analyse the subject/topic-wise distribution of NEET marks. While after the NEET 2024 exam, aspirants can analyse the total marks to be obtained in NEET or calculate their predictable scores using the answer key. Aspirants can go through the article, pass marks for NEET 2024, as well as, the exam pattern, and benefits of total marks for both pre and post-phase of medical entrance test.

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What are passing marks in NEET out of 720?

The passing marks in NEET out of 720 for general category candidates is 50th percentile. While for SC/ST/OBC and general-PH aspirants, the NEET qualifying marks are 40th and 45th percentile, respectively. As per the previous year's cutoff, the NEET passing marks for the general category were 720-137, while NEET exam pass marks for OBC/ST/SC were 136-107. Aspirants must note that the category-wise NEET exam total marks and pass mark are released along with the result.

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NEET 2024 cut-off marks- Category wise

The NEET cut-off 2024 for the general category is 720-162, for SC/ST/OBC category, the cutoff is 161-127, for the general- PH category it is 161-144, for the SC/OBC- PH it is 143-127, and for ST PH it is 142-127.

NEET cutoff 2024

Category	NEET cutoff percentile	NEET cutoff marks (2024)	NEET cut-off marks (2023)
General	50th percentile	720-162	720-137
SC/ST/OBC	40th percentile	161-127	136-107
General-PwD	45th percentile	161-144	136-121
SC/OBC-PwD	40th percentile	143-127	120-107
ST - PH	40th percentile	142 - 127	120-107

NEET 2024 exam pattern

Medical aspirants wishing to pursue medical courses should know the NEET exam pattern to boost their preparation efforts. The NEET exam total marks subject wise provides details on the type of exam, mode of paper, language, duration, question type, marking scheme, and more. Candidates can go through the examination pattern of NEET 2024 from the table below.

NEET 2024 paper pattern

Factors in exam pattern	Details
Exam date	May 5, 2024
Exam mode	Pen and Paper-based. Primarily offline, candidates are given a NEET OMR sheet to mark the answers with a black or blue ballpoint pen
Duration	3 hours 20 minutes
Language/Medium	English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu
Question type	Multiple Choice Questions
Total number of questions in NEET	200 Questions (Students have to attempt 180 questions)
Exam sections	Physics	35 + 15 questions
	Chemistry	35 + 15 questions
	Botany	35 + 15 questions
	Zoology	35 + 15 questions
Total marks in NEET 2024	720 Marks
Marking Scheme	4 marks for each correct answer 1 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer

NEET Exam total marks for MBBS

As per the above details, Class 12 aspirants must secure the NEET qualifying marks to be eligible for the further admission process. Candidates can check the NEET pass mark 2024 required to qualify in the test from the below-listed points.

The NEET qualifying marks for General category candidates is 50% in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English in Class 12 or equivalent exam
While SC/ST/OBC aspirants need to secure at least 40% to pass 10+2 and appear for the NEET exam
PwD candidates must obtain 45% to pass the board exam and take the NEET exam

Benefits of NEET total marks 2024

After going through the aforementioned examination pattern, candidates can go through the below-mentioned benefits of total marks of the NEET 2024 exam for both pre and post-medical exams.

NEET Qualifying Marks 2024

While preparing for the medical entrance test aspirants should know the NEET 2024 paper pattern which is mentioned above. Candidates, while going through the NEET paper pattern 2024 understand the structure of the medical entrance test. It must be noted that the NEET question paper comprises 200 questions (180 need to be attempted) and each correct question has a weightage of 4 marks which means the NEET full marks 2024 are 720. The NEET 2024 exam paper is divided into three sections i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Biology.

The total questions in NEET Biology is different whereas, the number of questions in Physics and Chemistry is the same. NEET Chemistry and Physics comprises 50 questions (45 need to be attempted) which means the NEET 2024 total marks for Physics and Chemistry are 180 marks. The question paper of NEET 2024 for Biology consists of 100 questions (90 need to be attempted) and has 360 marks which will be half of the total questions asked. Knowing the section-wise distribution of NEET UG 2024 total marks guides aspirants about which subject and section need to be focused more on cracking the medical entrance test.

Section-wise distribution of NEET total marks

Subject	Number of questions	Maximum marks to be attempted
Botany	35 + 15 questions	180
Zoology	35 + 15 questions	180
Chemistry	35 + 15 questions	180
Physics	35 + 15 questions	180
Total	200 (180 questions need to be attempted)	720

NEET total marks 2024 after the exam

Candidates after appearing for NEET 2024 exam can take high benefits out of the total marks. Before the declaration of the NEET result, candidates can calculate their probable marks. Candidates can get their probable NEET marks with the release of the NEET answer key and by following the marking scheme. Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to get the NEET 2024 total score after the completion of the exam.

Steps to calculate the NEET score

Candidates can tally their answers with the NEET official answer key
Students are advised to keep an eye on the code of the NEET 2024 question paper and the answer key while tallying.
Aspirants can find the sets and language of the answer key on the top of both, the NEET answer key and OMR sheet
Medical aspirants will then have to count the correct and incorrect responses to know their NEET score in 2024. In case, more than one answer is marked for a question, candidates must consider it to be unanswered.
The marking scheme of NEET UG 2024 given below will be used to calculate scores
Candidates have to use the below-mentioned formula for calculating their scores

Formula:

NEET 2024 score = [4*(Number of Correct Responses)] – [1*(Number of Incorrect Responses)]

NEET Marking scheme

Type of Response	Marks
Correct response	+4 marks
Incorrect response	-1 mark
No response marked	0 mark
Answer with more than one response marked	-1 mark

NEET 2024

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test. NEET UG is a single gateway for granting admission to medical undergraduate courses across the country. NEET 2024 will be conducted for admission to over 1 lakh MBBS, 28,088 BDS, 52,720 AYUSH, 525 BVSc, and AH seats in the colleges of India. NTA NEET is held in a pen-paper mode for all the registered candidates.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the total marks of NEET 2024?

The total marks of NEET 2024 is 720.

2. NEET 2024 total marks is beneficial for whom?

Knowing about the total marks is highly beneficial for all the medical aspirants for both pre and post of the NEET 2024 exam.

3. How is the total marks of NEET 2024 distributed?

As per the NEET exam pattern, the total marks is distributed sectionally.

4. For those preparing for the examination, how NEET 2024 total marks is beneficial?

Candidates can use the total marks of NEET 2024 to know about the subject-wise weightage.

5. What are the benefits of NEET 2024 total marks after the examination is over?

By using the NEET answer key 2024, candidates can calculate their probable score for the medical entrance test.

6. How many marks are required to clear NEET?

To qualify the medical entrance exam, candidates must secure the minimum cutoff marks for NEET 2024.

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through super 30 exam can we get free coaching for 11 12 for neet?

The scheme "Super 30" was launched by the Directorate of Secondary Education, Government of Tripura for Scheduled Tribe (ST)/ Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Person with Disability (PH) community with having certificate of resident of state and the annual income of the family of the applicant should not exceed 1,00,000

The scheme aims to provide free coaching for JEE/ NEET to the students who are appearing in the class 10th Board Final Examination and want to pursue Science Stream in Class 11th and 12th with the aspiration to crack the JEE / NEET exam.

In this scheme it allows students to study in any reputed institute outside Tripura they will fund the coaching upto 1 lakh rupees and the accommodation fees of 1,40,000/- per annum (with 5 percent extra in 2nd year),

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sadafreen356 18 October,2024

Hi I have category in NEET and my score is 360 can I get BDS set in mop up round? Atleast for 1 lakh per year

Hello,

With a NEET score of 360 and a reserved category, securing a BDS seat in the mop-up round is possible, but it may depend on several factors such as the state quota, availability of seats, and the cutoff for your specific category. Government colleges generally have lower fees, but getting a seat for 1 lakh per year is more likely in private colleges. Check specific college cutoffs and fees for more accurate information.

Hope this helps you

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Tanya Gupta 16 October,2024

i passed 12th (arts).i wanted to try neet so i did PCB from rsos. As i passed both 12th ,i am not able to get TOC. According to rules for neet 12th marksheet should consist 5 subjects including PCB. PLEASE HELP

Hello,

If you have passed 12th under the arts stream, then done PCB from Rajasthan State Open School, then there may be a problem regarding Transfer of Credit. It should not be an issue for eligibility to NEET if your 12th marksheet carries five subjects - PCB along with English as compulsory.

Since you have cleared both the original 12th (Arts) and the added PCB subjects, your problem will be arising from the fact that both sets of subjects are appearing in different mark sheets. Unfortunately, NEET requires a single mark sheet with five subjects, of which are Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.

You might get in touch with RSOS or your respective board and ask them to help you club your subjects into one marksheet. Or else you can request the NEET authorities or NTA to see if they can provide any kind of support for such cases.

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Deepti Singh 16 October,2024

is bpt course is perfect for me?? in aiims without neet..only on the basis of 12th board marks?

Hello,

If you are sincere and keen on serving sick people and rehabilitation after injury, then the BPT course is your best bet. The rehabilitation and physical therapy streams of physiotherapy have attracted many of the students who usually enroll in the field.

Traditionally, the admission to AIIMS is very competitive and AIIMS provides entry to BPT courses. It may even qualify through NEET for some premier institutes. However, there may be institutions offering direct admission based on 12th board marks, especially those with their own entrance criteria or even merit-based selection.

For someone to find out whether he or she will succeed with BPT, a consideration has to be passion for physiotherapy; goals that one may desire to attain in their career; whether one has the admission requirements of his or her preferred college. In this case, there are always specific policies about AIIMS or even other institutions an individual might be interested in, so make sure to find out about the criteria first and thus be able to well prepare the application.

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Deepti Singh 15 October,2024

sir i am fail in bsc 3rd year but i preparing for neet exam i able to crack neet exam what cut off of afmc i try to achieve it i am able to take admission in afmc pune college i score in 12 is 83.67 and in 10 is 79.40.. plz tell me

Hello,

Here are key points regarding your NEET preparation and the cut-off for AFMC Pune:

AFMC Pune Overview : Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, is one of India’s premier medical colleges, primarily for those interested in a career in the Armed Forces.
NEET Exam : Prepare thoroughly for the NEET exam, focusing on Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Cut-Off Scores :
- The cut-off for AFMC varies each year; aim for a score above 600 to enhance your chances.
- Typically, the NEET cut-off for AFMC is higher than the national average.
Factors Affecting Admission :
- Your Class 12 percentage (83.67%) and Class 10 percentage (79.40%) are solid, but NEET score is crucial.
- Performance in the AFMC interview and medical examination is also vital.
Preparation Tips :
- Regular practice and mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
- Focus on NCERT books and previous years’ NEET papers.
Stay Positive : With dedication and consistent effort, you can achieve your goal.

Hope it helps !

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Prachi Kumari 16 October,2024

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Parotids	I	Below tongue
Sub-maxillary / sub-mandibular	Ii	Lower jaw
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a(i), b(ii) , c(iii)

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a(i), b(iii), c(ii)

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