The exam pattern for NEET-UG 2021 includes details like the total number of questions, the number of marks, medium (language) of the exam, exam mode, internal choices in the exam, etc. The National Testing Agency (NTA), the authority that conducts the exam, is also responsible for framing the exam pattern and will release it for NEET-UG 2021 on its website in the coming days. Interested candidates can go through the information given below to know more about the exam pattern.
NEET-UG 2021 Important Events (Updated)
| IMPORT IMPORTANT EVENTS | DATES |
| Registration begins from | July 13 2021 |
| Last date to register for NEET-UG 2021 | August 06 2021 (until 11.50 pm) |
| Last date to pay the application fee(Online) | August 07 2021 (until 11.50 pm) |
| Application Form Correction Window | August 08 to August 12 |
| Admit card release date | September 09 2021 |
| NEET-UG 2021 Exam date | September 12 2021 |
| Final answer key release date | To Be Announced |
| NEET-UG 2021 Result declaration | To Be Announced |
| Counselling start date | To Be Announced |
NEET-UG 2021 Latest Updates
| Date of the Exam | September 12 2021 |
| Total Number of Questions | 200 (Out of which 180 needs to be answered) |
| Total Marks | 720 Marks (remains same) |
| Number of questions in each section | Physics Section A-35 Questions; Section B-15 Questions Chemistry Section A-35 Questions; Section B-15 Questions Botany Section A-35 Questions; Section B-15Questions Zoology Section A-35 Questions; Section B-15 Questions Total – 200 Questions |
| Internal Choice in the question Paper | Out of the 15 questions from Section B, candidates should attend only 10 questions |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Marking Scheme | + 4 for a correct answer, -1 for an incorrect answer,No marks are given/deducted for unanswered questions |
| Mode of Examination | Offline (Pen and paper-based test) |
| Duration of the Exam | 3 hours (180 Minutes) |
NEET-UG 2021 – Marking Scheme
The marking scheme for NEET-UG 2021 is given below. Candidates should be watchful while coding the OMR as answers once marked cannot be changed later. Coding more than one box for a question in the OMR will mean the question would be considered incorrect.
| Answer Type | Marks Allotted |
| Right Answer | +4 |
| Wrong Answer | -1 |
| Unanswered/multiple answers | 0 |
Points to remember while/before choosing the Medium of Question Paper
The National Testing Agency will conduct the NEET exam in English and ten other Indian languages. Candidates can select one of the options from the list given below. However, please make a note of the instructions given below.
- Candidates who have opted for the English language will be given the English booklet only in the exam hall.
- Candidates who have chosen an Indian language will be provided with a bilingual booklet that contains both English and the Indian language.
- In case of differences, the English version of the question paper shall be considered final and binding.
- Candidates cannot change the options once exercised later.
Language/Medium of Question Paper
| Languages | Exam Centres (States) |
| English, Hindi and Urdu | All States and Cities |
| Tamil | Tamil Nadu |
| Telugu | Andhra Pradesh and Telangana |
| Bengali | West Bengal and Tripura |
| Kannada | Karnataka |
| Gujarati | Gujarat, Daman and Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli |
| Marathi | Maharashtra |
| Assamese | Assam |
| Oriya | Odisha |
Predictions and Expectations for NEET-UG 2021 Exam
Over the last few years, question papers of the NEET exam have thrown many surprises to students because of their unpredictable nature. Here are the section-wise observations on the trends of previous year question papers to bring you some light in this regard.
Physics Section:
- This is usually considered the toughest among the three sections.
- It consists of topics like Mechanics, Electricity, Electrodynamics, Modern Physics etc.
- Questions involve lengthy calculations and the usage of formulae.
Chemistry Section:
- In terms of difficulty level, Chemistry lies between Biology and Physics. i.e. it is considered a moderately difficult section.
- Over the years, like physics, application-oriented questions have increased in the Chemistry section too.
Biology Section:
- The Biology section is considered the easiest of the three sections.
- This section is also given the maximum weightage of 90 questions equally shared between Botany and Zoology.
- Questions are direct and taken from the NCERT books.
Instructions for filling the OMR sheet
- Candidates must code the OMR sheet by only using the black/blue ballpoint pen given in the exam hall.
- Candidates should mark the question booklet code on their OMR sheet without fail.
- No double marking/answer change is allowed on the OMR sheet. Candidates should give only one response to a question.
- Candidates should do rough works only in the space specifically allotted for it in the test booklet.
Important Topics from Class-11 Physics
| Unit (Number) | Name of the Unit | Name of the Chapter | Weightage |
| 1 | Physical-world and measurement | Units and MeasurementsPhysical World | 2% |
| 2 | Kinematics | Motion in a PlaneMotion in a Straight Line | 3% |
| 3 | Laws of Motion | Laws of Motion | 3% |
| 4 | Work, Energy and Power | Work, Energy, and Power | 4% |
| 5 | The Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body | System of Particles and Rotational Motion | 5% |
| 6 | Gravitation | Gravitation | 2% |
| 7 | Properties of Bulk Matter | Mechanical Properties of Solids Thermal Properties of Matter Mechanical Properties of Fluids | 3% |
| 8 | Thermodynamics | Thermodynamics | 9% |
| 9 | Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory | Kinetic Theory | 3% |
| 10 | Oscillation & Waves | OscillationWaves | 3% |
Important Topics from Class-12 Physics
| Unit (Number) | Name of the Unit | Name of the Chapter | Weightage |
| 1 | Electrostatics | Electric Charges and FieldsElectrostatic Potential and Capacitance | 9% |
| 2 | Current Electricity | Current Electricity | 8% |
| 3 | Magnetic Effect of Current & Magnetism | Magnetism and MatterMoving Charges and Magnetism | 5% |
| 4 | Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Current | Alternating CurrentElectromagnetic Induction | 8% |
| 5 | Electromagnetic Waves | Electromagnetic Waves | 5% |
| 6 | Optics | Ray Optics and Optical InstrumentsWave Optics | 10% |
| 7 | Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation | Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation | 6% |
| 8 | Atoms & Nuclei | AtomsNuclei | 3% |
| 9 | Electronic Devices | Semiconductor Electronics | 9% |
Important Topics from Class-11 Chemistry
| Unit (Number) | Name of the Chapter | Weightage |
| 1 | Basic Concepts of Chemistry | 1% |
| 2 | Structure of Atom | 2% |
| 3 | Classification of Elements & Periodicity in Properties | 2% |
| 4 | Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure | 5% |
| 5 | States of Matter: Gases and Liquids | 2% |
| 6 | Thermodynamics | 8% |
| 7 | Equilibrium | 6% |
| 8 | Redox Reactions | 3% |
| 9 | Hydrogen | 3% |
| 10 | s-Block Elements | 2% |
| 11 | Some p-Block Elements | 2% |
| 12 | Organic Chemistry | 4% |
Important Topics from Class-12 Chemistry
| Unit (Number) | Name of the Chapter | Weightage |
| 1 | Solid State | 2% |
| 2 | Solutions | 5% |
| 3 | Electrochemistry | 2% |
| 4 | Chemical Kinetics | 3% |
| 5 | Surface Chemistry | 2% |
| 6 | Isolation of Elements | 2% |
| 7 | p-block elements | 5% |
| 8 | d- and f-Block Elements | 4% |
| 9 | Coordination Compounds | 9% |
| 10 | Haloalkanes and Haloarenes | 3% |
| 11 | Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers | 4% |
| 12 | Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids | 4% |
Important Topics from Class-11 Biology
| Unit (Number) | Name of the Unit | Name of the Chapter | Weightage |
| 1 | Diversity of Living Organisms | The Living WorldBiological ClassificationPlant KingdomAnimal Kingdom | 14% |
| 2 | Structural Organisation in Plants & Animals | Morphology of Flowering PlantsAnatomy of Flowering PlantsStructural Organisation in Animals | 5% |
| 3 | Cell: Structure and Function | Cell Cycle and Cell DivisionBiomoleculesCell-The Unit of Life | 9% |
| 4 | Plant Physiology | Plant – Growth and DevelopmentTransport in PlantsRespiration in PlantsMineral NutritionPhotosynthesis in Higher Plants | 6% |
| 5 | Human Physiology | Chemical Coordination and IntegrationDigestion and AbsorptionBody Fluids and CirculationNeural Control and CoordinationExcretory Products and Their EliminationBreathing and Exchange of GasesLocomotion and Movement | 20% |
Important Topics from Class-12 Biology
| Unit (Number) | Name of the Unit | Name of the Chapter | Weightage |
| 6 | Reproduction | Reproductive HealthSexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsReproduction in OrganismsHuman Reproduction | 9% |
| 7 | Genetics and Evolution | Molecular Basis of InheritancePrinciples of Inheritance and Variation\Evolution | 18% |
| 8 | Biology and Human Welfare | Human Health and DiseasesMicrobes in Human WelfareStrategies for Enhancement in Food Production | 9% |
| 9 | Biotechnology and its Applications | Biotechnology and its ApplicationBiotechnology – Principles and Processes | 4% |
| 10 | Ecology and Environment | Environmental IssuesOrganisms and PopulationsBiodiversity and its ConservationEcosystem | 6% |
How to Predict your NEET score after the exam
To predict your score after completing the exam, search for NEET rank/score predictor in Google. From the search result, choose one of the sites and enter details like your name, application number, mobile number, and other information on the website. After completing the formalities, the website algorithm will display your score.
FAQ
1. Why knowing the NEET-UG 2021 exam pattern is important?
It helps you to chart the right strategy and ensure that you don’t deviate from the track.
2. Will marks be deducted for unanswered questions in NEET-UG 2021?
No marks shall be deducted for unanswered questions in NEET-UG 2021.
3. I chose Hindi as my medium of the question paper. Will questions be asked only in Hindi language?
Candidates who have opted for Hindi/other Indian languages will be distributed a bilingual question paper at the exam hall. The contents of the paper will be in both the Indian language and English.
4. How much time do I get to solve each section?
The total time given to solve the question paper (180 out of 200 questions) is three hours (180 minutes). Candidates can use the time to their convenience as there are no sectional time limits.
5. Does NEET-UG 2021 have sectional time limits?
No. NEET-UG 2021 has no sectional time limits.
6. What are the details mentioned in the NEET-UG 2021 exam pattern?
Details like the type of exam, the language of the paper, mode of exam, exam duration, marking scheme, question type, etc., are mentioned in the NEET-UG 2021 exam pattern.
7. What is the official NEET-UG 2021 marking scheme?
| Answer Type | Marks Allotted |
| Right Answer | +4 |
| Wrong Answer | -1 |
| Unanswered/multiple answers | 0 |
8. Will the NEET-UG 2021 question have descriptive-type questions?
No. The question paper for NEET-UG 2021 will only feature Multiple Choice Questions (Objective type).
