NEET Exam Pattern 2024 (Revised), Check Exam Schedule, Marking Scheme

NEET Exam Pattern 2024: The National Testing Agency releases NEET UG Exam Pattern 2024 and an information bulletin on the official website (neet.nta.nic.in). The NEET 2024 examination Pattern is expected to be similar to the previous year. The National Eligibility Cum Entrance Exam (NEET-UG 2024) is conducted in pen-and-paper mode for admission to undergraduate medical education in all medical institutions.

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released the NEET-UG syllabus 2024. Moreover, the exam pattern of the NEET UG 2024 exam comprises four subjects, i.e., Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology. Each subject is further divided into two sections. Section A consists of 35 questions, whereas Section B consists of 15 questions. The exam duration will be 3 hours and 20 minutes. Scroll down the page to get complete details on the NEET Exam Pattern 2024, including an overview, distribution of marks, marking scheme, exam schedule, and so on.

NEET Exam Pattern 2024: Highlights

The National Testing Agency will conduct the NEET 2024 Exam in offline mode for 3 hours and 20 minutes. It contains multiple-choice questions from Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology as per the prescribed NEET Syllabus. Have a look at the key highlights of the NEET Exam Pattern 2024 shared below for the ease of the aspirants.

Exam Conducting Body	National Testing Agency
NEET Full Form	National Eligibility Cum Entrance Exam
Mode of Examination	Pen-and-Paper mode
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Medium of Questions	13 languages (English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, & Urdu)
Total No. of Questions	200
Maximum Marks	720
Section	NEET Exam has Two Sections: Section A: 35 questions Section B: 15 questions
NEET Subjects	Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology
Exam Duration	3 hours and 20 minutes
Negative Marking	Yes
Marking Scheme	+ 4 mark for each correct response -1 mark for each wrong response

NEET UG 2024 Exam Pattern: Section – Wise Marks Distribution

According to the paper pattern of NEET UG 2024, the NEET question paper 2024 comprises multiple choice questions from four subjects i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology.

Each subject is subdivided into two sections. Section A will consist of 35 Questions, and Section B will have 15 Questions. Out of these 15 Questions, candidates can choose to solve any 10 Questions. Here is the question weightage of all the sections of NEET Exam 2024 tabulated below.

NEET Question Paper 2024 Exam Pattern
Subject	Sections	Number of Questions (MCQs)
Physics	Section A	35
	Section B	15
Chemistry	Section A	35
	Section B	15
Botany	Section A	35
	Section B	15
Zoology	Section A	35
	Section B	15
Total	200

NEET 2024 Distribution of Marks

Candidates must check the NEET Exam Pattern 2024 to understand the paper format, number of sections, distribution of marks, and marking scheme followed by officials. Section A carries 140 marks and Section B carries 40 marks in each subject. Also, there shall be a negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer in the NEET UG Question Paper.

Exam Section and Total Marks

The following table indicates the section-wise NEET 2024 distribution of marks, along with the maximum marks for each section is discussed below. Check the NEET Exam 2024 in terms of marks distribution for each section below.

NEET Exam Pattern 2024-Distribution of Marks
Subject	Sections	Maximum Marks
NEET Physics	Section A	140
	Section B	40
NEET Chemistry	Section A	140
	Section B	40
NEET Botany	Section A	140
	Section B	40
NEET Zoology	Section A	140
	Section B	40
Total Marks		720

NEET 2024 Language Options

The medium of NEET Question Paper 2024 will be English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. The option of the language of the Question Paper should be carefully selected while filling in the online application form. The option once selected cannot be modified. Candidates choosing English/Hindi/Regional Languages would get Test Booklet in English + Hindi + selected Regional Language. Candidates can opt for a NEET Question Paper in any one of the following 13 languages.

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

NEET UG 2023- Marking Scheme

Apart from NEET Exam 2024, candidates must also be familiar with the NEET UG marking scheme to understand the marks allotted/deducted for every correct and incorrect answer. There shall be negative markings for every wrong answer in the exam. Check the marking scheme for the NEET 2024 exam shared below.

• Correct answer or the most appropriate response: Four marks (+4)
• Any incorrect answer marked will be given minus one mark (-1).
• Unanswered: No mark (0).
• If more than one response is found to be correct, then Four marks (+4) will be assigned to only those who have marked any of the correct answers.
• If all options are found to be correct, then Four marks (+4) will be assigned to all those who have attempted the question.

Response Type	Marks Awarded
Correct Answer	+4 mark
Incorrect Answer	-1 mark
Unanswered Question	0 mark

NEET Exam Schedule

The NEET 2024, or National Eligibility Cum Entrance Exam (NEET-UG 2024) is conducted for admission to undergraduate medical education in all medical institutions. Recently, the National Testing Agency released the NEET exam 2024 date through the exam calendar for the academic year 2024-25. The NEET UG 2024 exam is scheduled for May 5, 2024. Check the exam schedule for the NEET exam 2024 shared below for the ease of the candidates.

NEET Exam Schedule 2024
Upcoming Events	Dates
NEET 2024 Application Form	March-April, 2024
NEET 2024 Application Form Correction Dates	April 2024
NEET 2024 Admit Card	May 2024
NEET Exam Date 2024	May 5, 2024
NEET 2024 Answer Key Release Date	June 2024
NEET 2024 Result	June 2024

NEET Exam Pattern and Instructions For OMR Sheet

NEET aspirants must adhere to the instructions for filling out the NEET 2024 OMR sheet accurately. Here are the guidelines:

1. Use a ballpoint pen provided inside the exam hall to mark all answers.
2. Ensure the test booklet code is marked on the NEET OMR sheet 2024.
3. Once answers are marked, they cannot be erased, following the NEET exam pattern guidelines.

NEET Exam Pattern 2024 – FAQs

1. Who will make NEET 2024 question paper?

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is responsible for creating the NEET question paper. The NEET UG 2024 question paper will be accessible in 13 languages, including English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Oriya, Malayalam, Kannada, Punjabi, and Urdu.

2. What is the NEET Exam Pattern 2024 Marking System?

The NEET marking scheme 2024 is as below:

• Each question carries 4 marks.
• Correct responses earn 4 marks.
• Incorrect answers result in a deduction of 1 mark.
• If multiple correct options are challenged, all accurate choices will be awarded 4 marks.
• Questions left unanswered do not receive any marks.
• If all options are deemed correct, 4 marks are given to all attempts.

3. How to Avoid Negative Marking in the NEET Exam?

The NEET exam pattern includes a negative marking system where 1 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer. To avoid negative marking:

1. Avoid guessing answers; only respond if confident.
2. If unsure, refrain from attempting, as no marks are deducted for unanswered questions.
3. Carefully read questions before selecting options to minimize the risk of negative marking.

4. What is the NEET Exam Pattern 2024 and NEET Exam Duration Time?

According to the NEET exam pattern 2024, the exam duration is 3 hours and 20 minutes. It is a composite duration without subject-wise sectional timing. Candidates have the flexibility to attempt the NEET question paper in the order of their choice.