The exam pattern for NEET 2021 includes details like the total number of questions, number of marks, medium of the exam (language), exam mode, internal choices in the exam, etc. The National Testing Agency is responsible for framing the exam pattern and will release the same for NEET 2021 on its official website in the coming days. Interested aspirants can go through the information given below for more details about the exam pattern.
NEET 2021 Exam Pattern – Highlights
| Date of the Exam | August 1 2021 (not yet finalised) |
| Number of Questions | 180 |
| Total Marks | 720 Marks |
| Number of questions in each section | Physics – 45, Chemistry – 45, Biology – 90(which includes Botany- 45, Zoology – 45) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Marking Scheme | + 4 for a correct answer, -1 for an incorrect answer,No marks given/deducted for unanswered questions |
| Mode of Examination | Offline (Pen and paper-based test) |
| Duration of the Exam | 3 hours (180 Minutes) |
NEET 2021 – Marking Scheme
The marking scheme for NEET 2021 is given in the table below. Candidates should be watchful while shading the OMR sheet as answers once marked cannot be changed later. Shading more than one box for a question will mean the question will be considered incorrect.
| Answer Type | Marks Allotted |
| Right Answer | +4 |
| Wrong Answer | -1 |
| Unanswered/multiple answers | 0 |
Points to remember before choosing the Language/Medium of Question Paper
The National Testing Agency conducts the NEET exam in English and ten other Indian languages. A candidate can choose one of the options from the list given below. However,
- Candidates who have chosen the English language will be given the English booklet only.
- Candidates opting for an Indian language will be given a bilingual booklet that contains both the Indian language and English.
- In all 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 2021 Exam
Over the years, question papers of the NEET exam have thrown many surprises to students and academicians because of their unpredictable nature. Here are some section-wise observations on the trend of previous year question papers to bring you some more light in this regard.
Physics Section:
- Usually considered the most difficult among the three sections.
- It consists of topics like Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Electricity, Modern Physics etc.
- Questions involve the usage of formulae and lengthy calculations.
Chemistry Section:
- In terms of difficulty, Chemistry lies between Physics and Biology. i.e. it is considered a moderately tricky section.
- This section is also allotted the maximum weightage of 90 questions, equally shared between Botany and Zoology.
- Over the years, like physics, application-oriented questions have increased in the Chemistry section too.
Biology Section:
- The Biology section is widely considered the easiest of the three sections.
- This section is also allotted the maximum weightage of 90 questions; which is equally shared between Botany and Zoology.
- Questions are direct and taken straight from the NCERT books.
Instructions for filling the OMR sheet
- Candidates must shade the OMR sheet by only using the ballpoint pen given in the exam hall.
- Candidates should mark their test booklet code on the OMR sheet without fail.
- No double marking/change of answer is allowed on the OMR sheet. Candidates should give only one response to a question.
- Candidates should do any rough work only in the space allotted 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 in the NEET exam, search for NEET score/rank predictor in Google. Select one of the sites and enter your details like Name, mobile number, application number and other information on the website. After the completion of formalities, the website algorithm will display your score.
FAQ
1. Why is knowing the NEET exam pattern 2021 important?
Knowing the exam pattern helps you chart out the right preparation plan and ensure that you do not deviate from the track.
2. Will marks be deducted for unanswered questions in NEET 2021?
No marks will be deducted for unanswered questions in NEET 2021.
3. I have chosen Hindi as the medium for the question paper. Will the questions be only in Hindi?
Candidates who have chosen Hindi and other Indian languages will be given a bilingual question paper. The contents of the question paper will be in both the Indian language (Hindi, in this case) and English.
4. How much time will I get to solve each section?
The total time given to solve the question paper (180 questions) is three hours. Candidates can divide the time as per their convenience as there are no sectional time limits.
5. Will NEET 2021 have sectional time limits?
No. NEET 2021 doesn’t have sectional time limits.
6. What are the details mentioned in the NEET 2021 exam pattern?
Details like the type of exam, mode of exam, language of the paper, exam duration, question type, marking scheme etc., are mentioned in the NEET 2021 exam pattern.
7. What is the official NEET 2021 marking scheme?
| Answer Type | Marks Allotted |
| Right Answer | +4 |
| Wrong Answer | -1 |
| Unanswered/multiple answers | 0 |
8. Will the NEET 2021 question have descriptive type questions?
No. The question paper for NEET 2021 will only have Multiple Choice Questions (Objective type).