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NEET UG 2024 Paper Analysis is a breakdown of all important information pertaining to the exam question paper, such as the difficulty level of the exam, the topic-wise weightage of each subject, the relevance or coverage of the NEET syllabus, the ratio of significance of preparation to the actual overall test sentiment, etc. The NEET Exam Analysis 2024 also highlights the changes or unique questions incorporated in the NEET question paper pattern, and addresses the students’ reactions to the element of surprise.
The NEET UG 2024 Exam is scheduled to be held on May 5, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 5:20 PM. After the exam concludes, several top coaching institutes across the country release the NEET UG Paper Analysis for future batches of medical students to refer to. A detailed insight into the NEET UG 2024 Paper Analysis will be available here post the exam, describing the overall and sectional aspects of the NEET UG 2024 question paper.
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The NEET 2023 exam paper was of moderate difficulty level, with the Physics section being the toughest among all, however, easier as compared to last year's paper. Candidates may check out the NEET Question Paper Analysis 2023 for reference. Candidates must keep in mind that the difficulty level of every year is different and depends on several factors like the type of questions asked and the overall preparation of the candidates
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Attempt nowAfter the NEET UG 2024 Exam concludes, a detailed NEET UG 2024 Paper Analysis will be updated here. NEET Question Paper Analysis 2024 will include the mention of most difficult and easy subjects, nature of the questions in Physics, Chemistry and Biology, overall and section-wise difficulty of the NEET exam, weightage and students’ reactions.
A detailed breakdown of the NEET 2023 paper analysis is mentioned below. Ths NEET 2023 exam had 180 MCQ-based questions to be answered by the candidates within 3 hours and 20 minutes. Based on the question paper, candidates were to secure high marks in the entrance test. Here are some of the important features of the NEET 2023 paper analysis, recorded as per the previous year's data and students' reactions:
The Physics section of NEET 2023 was difficult in comparison to chemistry and biology, which had easy to moderate level of difficulty
Students had to attempt 4 sections - physics, chemistry, zoology, and botany
Questions were expected to be tricky and conceptual in nature. Numericals in physics were asked in abundance.
+4 marks are to be awarded for right answer, -1 to be deducted for the wrong answer, and no marks to be added or reduced for unanswered questions
Students were required to attempt only 10 questions out 15 in the Part B of all sections
Students can refer to the table below after the exams are conducted in order to know about the difficulty level of the Subject-wise NEET 2023 Exam Analysis:
Subject | Paper Analysis |
|---|---|
Physics | Moderate Difficulty |
Chemistry | Moderate Difficulty |
Botany | Easy Difficulty |
Zoology | Easy Difficulty |
Overall Paper | Moderate Difficulty |
Subjects | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
Motion | 6 |
Work, Energy, Power | 6 |
Gravitation | 3 |
Mechanical Properties of Fluids | 6 |
Current Electricity | 8 |
Magnetism and Magnetic Effects of Electric Current | 6 |
Optics | 6 |
Semiconductor Electronics | 3 |
Subjects | Number of Questions Asked |
|---|---|
Organic Chemistry | 18 |
Inorganic Chemistry | 16 |
Physical Chemistry | 16 |
Subjects | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
Plant Physiology | 50 |
Biomolecules | |
Anatomy of Flowering Plants | |
Structural Organization of Plants | |
Reproduction & Sexual Reproduction | |
Plant Diversity | |
Genetics |
Subjects | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
Human Physiology | 50 |
Diversity | |
Reproduction | |
Biotechnology | |
Biology and Human Welfare | |
Human Health and Diseases |
As per the candidates of NEET Exam 2023, the NEET Exam 2023 was more difficult than the previous year. According to the previous year NEET Exam Analysis, the chemistry section was the toughest while the biology section was comparatively easy. The overall questions were more theoretical. From 2022, NTA has increased the total duration of the NEET UG Exam from 3 hours to 3 hours and 20 minutes. That helped the candidates to complete their papers and also focus fully on the biology section of the question paper as the weightage of botany and zoology were highest.
Based on reactions of thousands of students and renowned experts, the overall difficulty of the NEET 2022 exam was of moderate to high. The Physics section was considered to be a bit lengthy and of moderate to high difficulty level, comprising a larger weightage for numerical questions. The difficulty level of the Chemistry subject was moderate while the Zoology and Botany section were the easiest in the NEET 2022 exam.
To give aspirants a thorough subject-wise analysis of the NEET exam, aspirants can refer below.
The tabular data given below comprises detailed breakdown on the chemistry paper of the NEET 2022 exam analysis for candidates reference.
Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Time aspect | Not Lengthy |
No. of Good Attempts | 35-40 |
Difficulty Level | Moderate |
% of Easy Questions | 30% |
% of Toughest Questions | 25% |
% of Moderate Questions | 45% |
No. of Questions asked from Class 11th | 24-26 (depending on the paper code) |
No. of Questions asked from Class 12th | 24-26 (depending on the paper code) |
High weightage topics from class 11th | Equilibrium, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, Hydrocarbons, Organic Chemistry, Hydrogen, and Structure of Atom |
High weightage topics from class 12th | Aldehydes, Electrochemistry, Carboxylic acids, p- Block Elements, and Ketones |
The tabular data given below comprises a detailed breakdown of the physics paper of the NEET 2022 exam analysis for candidates' reference.
Particular | Details |
|---|---|
No. of Good Attempts | 38-42 |
Difficulty Level | Easy to Moderate |
Time aspect | Not Lengthy |
% of Moderate Questions | 42% |
% of Easy Questions | 46% |
% of Toughest Questions | 12% |
No. of Questions from Class 11th | 21 |
No. of Questions from Class | 29 |
High weightage topics from class 11th | Motion, Energy, Work, Power, Properties of fluid, Gravitation |
High weightage topics from class 12th | Current Electricity, Semiconductor Electronics, Magnetism & Magnetic Effects of Electric Current, Optics |
The tabular data given below comprises a detailed breakdown of the biology paper of the NEET 2022 exam analysis for candidates' reference.
Particular | Details |
|---|---|
No. of Good Attempts | 76-84 |
Difficulty Level | Easy |
Time aspect | Lengthy |
% of Moderate Questions | 40% |
% of Easy Questions | 50% |
% of Toughest Questions | 10% |
No. of Questions from Class 11th | 50-54 |
No. of Questions from Class | 46-50 |
High weightage topics from class from Botany | Molecular basis of inheritance, Morphology of Flowering Plants, Photosynthesis, Anatomy of Flowering Plants |
High weightage topics from class from Zoology | Human Physiology, Diversity, Reproduction, Biotechnology |
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The overall paper analysis of the NEET 2021 exam was considered to be of moderate difficulty where the physics section was challenging and the chemistry, as well as biology sections, were considered easy. Candidates can find a detailed exam analysis on NEET 2021 exam:
The question paper of NEET physics was deemed lengthy and challenging. Candidates found that 70% of the Physics paper was based on numerical. The NEET physics paper overall comprised 4-5 tricky questions from sections A and B. Here’s the chapter-wise breakdown of NEET Physics Paper Analysis 2021:
Topics | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
Electrodynamics | 20 |
Modern Physics and Electronics | 7 |
Mechanics | 15 |
Optics | 4 |
SHM Waves | 2 |
Heat | 2 |
Total | 50 |
The exam paper of NEET chemistry 2021 was tougher than the one asked in the previous year (2020). Most of the questions were asked from NCERT books. Mainly, the NEET chemistry comprised of 5 questions that were matrix match type while the other 3 questions were graph-based. Here’s the chapter-wise breakdown of NEET Chemistry Paper Analysis 2021:
Topics | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
Organic Chemistry | 17 |
Inorganic Chemistry | 17 |
Physical Chemistry | 16 |
Total | 50 |
The botany section of NEET 2021 was the easiest. Zoology was somewhat difficult as compared to the other section. Most of the questions asked in the biology paper were from NCERT books. A couple of questions asked in zoology were tricky in nature. Here’s the chapter-wise breakdown of NEET Biology Paper Analysis 2021:
Topics | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
Diversity of Life | 5 |
Cell Structure & Functions | 9 |
Biology in Human Welfare | 3 |
Genetics | 11 |
Ecology | 9 |
Structural organisation of Plants | 5 |
Animal Kingdom | 4 |
Reproduction and Sexual Reproduction | 4 |
Plant Physiology | 8 |
Human Reproduction & Reproductive Health | 6 |
Animal Husbandry & Biotechnology | 13 |
Human Health & Disease | 2 |
Biomolecules | 5 |
Evolutions | 2 |
Structural Organisation in Plants | 4 |
Human Physiology | 10 |
Total | 100 |
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NEET 2020 exam paper was considered to be of moderate difficulty. It had several tricky questions that made candidates ponder on the answers for long. To know more, aspirants can find a detailed exam analysis on NEET 2020 exam:
Aspirants yet another time found the physics exam paper to be tough. Topics like Energy, Newton's Laws of Motion, and Mass were asked as direct questions. Questions from the current electricity chapter about color code were asked. Many questions were formula based. Here’s the chapter-wise breakdown of NEET Physics Paper Analysis 2020:
Section | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
Electrostatics and Magnetism | 5 |
Heat and Thermodynamics | 5 |
Mechanics | 16 |
Current Electricity | 9 |
Optics and Modern Physics | 10 |
Candidates found the NEET chemistry paper on the lengthier side. Several length calculations confused aspirants. Theoretical questions were tricky and re-phrased in a way to confuse candidates. Many found this practice a bit difficult. All things considered, aspirants found the chemistry paper better to solve and scoring too. Here’s the chapter-wise breakdown of NEET Chemistry Paper Analysis 2020:
Section | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
Physical | 15 |
Inorganic | 15 |
Organic | 15 |
Most of the biology questions were asked from NCERT. This automatically reduced the difficulty level of the paper. Aspirants were able to score much higher marks compared to other subjects. Here’s the chapter-wise breakdown of NEET biology Paper Analysis 2020:
Section | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
Human Physiology | 15 |
Ecology | 11 |
Biology in Human Welfare | 3 |
Diversity of Living Organism | 12 |
Structural organization in animal and plant | 7 |
Cell Structure | 6 |
Plant Physiology | 7 |
reproduction | 10 |
Biotechnology | 8 |
Genetic and Evolution | 11 |
Candidates found phase 2 of NEET 2020 to be easier as compared to phase 1. Many aspirants were able to secure higher marks in this session. Since physics subject was of moderate-level difficulty, candidates were able to score higher marks.
Candidates can now check the NEET UG 2019 paper analysis here. The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2019 has finally been conducted on 5th May 2019. The exam took place between 2 pm to 5 pm. The duration of the exam was 180 minutes. In those 180 minutes, students had to complete 180 questions, out of which, 45 questions were asked from Physics, 45 from Chemistry, and 90 from Biology (including Botany and Zoology). The exam was conducted in offline mode and it was available in 11 different languages like last year.
The paper analysis of NEET-UG 2019 will not only help students in knowing the overall difficulty level of the exam but also the difficulty level of every section of the exam. From this, candidates can anticipate their results as well. We will also be providing candidates’ feedback on the exam. Candidates can then anticipate the expected cut-off of NEET-UG 2019. After giving the exam, candidates are also advised to check NEET UG 2019 Rank Predicator and NEET college predictor. The answer key of NEET-UG 2019 will also be soon released on the official website of the exam. Till then, candidates are advised to take a look at the paper analysis of NEET-UG 2019.
Candidates were of the opinion that NEET 2018 exam paper was difficult primarily because of the long calculative questions asked in the physics and chemistry section. The biology section too was tougher than usual. This time around, fewer questions were asked from NCERT books. To know more, aspirants can find a detailed exam analysis on NEET 2018 exam:
The question paper NEET physics 2018 was the toughest. It covered several lengthy topics. Similarly, aspirants had to tackle numericals that were quite tricky. Here’s the chapter-wise breakdown of NEET Physics Paper Analysis 2018:
Topics | Easy | Medium | Difficult | % Portion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Thermal Physics | 1 | 4 | 1 | 13% |
Fluids | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2% |
Mechanics | 5 | 7 | 0 | 27% |
Electrodynamics | 5 | 3 | 3 | 24% |
Modern & Electronics | 4 | 2 | 1 | 16% |
Optics | 1 | 4 | 0 | 11% |
SHM & Waves | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7% |
The chemistry exam paper was not as long as the physics section. It had a moderate level of difficulty compared to the others. Most of the questions asked were simple concepts based. The overall ratio of 11th standard and 12th standard questions was 20 and 20 respectively. Here’s the chapter-wise breakdown of NEET Chemistry Paper Analysis 2018:
Topics | Easy | Medium | Difficult | % Portion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Organic | 8 | 5 | 2 | 33% |
Physical | 7 | 3 | 5 | 33% |
Inorganic | 9 | 4 | 2 | 34% |
The biology section was the easiest of all. It comprised 46 questions from class XII and 44 questions from class XI. Most questions were asked directly from the NCERT books. Many aspirants were able to secure 350 to 400 marks in the exam. Here’s the chapter-wise breakdown of NEET Biology Paper Analysis 2018:
Topics | Easy | Medium | Difficult | % Portion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cell Biology | 3 | 5 | 1 | 15% |
Plant Morphology | 4 | 3 | 0 | 11% |
Plant Diversity | 6 | 1 | 0 | 11% |
Plant Reproduction | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7% |
Plant Physiology | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10% |
NEET 2017 exam paper was considered to be difficult. Physics subject comprised tough questions while biology was harder compared to previous years. Thus, making the NEET 2017 exam paper tough to score. To know more, aspirants can find a detailed exam analysis on NEET 2017 exam:
Class 11th syllabus was given more weigtage in NEET 2017. Aspirants found the numerical section lengthy and challenging. Concepts from Mechanics, Electrodynamics, and Modern Physics had more weightage. In total, the physics exam paper 2017 had 8 difficult, 27 medium level and 10 easy questions. Here’s the chapter-wise breakdown of NEET Physics Paper Analysis 2017:
Topic | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
Modern Physics | 8 | 32 |
Electrodynamics | 10 | 40 |
Mechanics | 13 | 52 |
Optics | 5 | 20 |
SHM & Waves | 4 | 16 |
Heat and Thermodynamics | 5 | 20 |
As compared to Physics, Class 12th chapters were asked in abundance in chemistry section. Inorganic and organic chemistry had the highest weightage. Aspirants found the NEET chemistry exam paper easy to attempt because most of the questions were conceptual. Here’s the chapter-wise breakdown of NEET Chemistry Paper Analysis 2017:
Topic | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
Inorganic Chemistry- I | 8 | 32 |
Physical Chemistry- I | 7 | 28 |
Organic Chemistry- I | 3 | 12 |
Inorganic Chemistry- II | 8 | 32 |
Physical Chemistry- II | 6 | 24 |
Organic Chemistry- II | 13 | 52 |
Although biology was slightly tougher as compared to previous years’ exam papers, it was still easier than chemistry and physics. Candidates were able to score most of the NEET 2017 marks from this section. Aspirants should focus on Human Physiology and Plant Physiology to score maximum marks. Here’s the chapter-wise breakdown of NEET BiologyPaper Analysis 2017:
Topic | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
Ecology | 6 | 24 |
Cell Biology | 4 | 16 |
Biological Classification | 3 | 12 |
Molecular Basis of Inheritance | 6 | 24 |
Genetics | 5 | 20 |
Morphology | 1 | 4 |
Living World | 1 | 4 |
Morphology of flowering plants | 1 | 4 |
Plant Morphology | 2 | 8 |
Animal Physiology | 1 | 4 |
Plant Anatomy | 3 | 12 |
Reproduction in Flowering Plant | 5 | 20 |
Plant Kingdom | 6 | 24 |
Biotechnology | 3 | 12 |
Biomolecules | 4 | 16 |
Human Physiology | 16 | 64 |
Animal Morphology | 1 | 4 |
Evolution | 1 | 4 |
Microbes in Human Welfare | 3 | 12 |
Animal Kingdom | 3 | 12 |
Strategies for Enhancement of Food Production | 2 | 8 |
Human Health and Disease | 3 | 12 |
Human Reproduction | 1 | 4 |
Reproductive Health | 2 | 8 |
Candidates should focus on securing as many marks possible from the biology and chemistry section. They are easier to score as compared to physics. However, aspirants should prepare for all 3 thoroughly nonetheless. Test-takers also need to focus on high weightage topics as they are frequently asked based on NEET previous years’ exam papers. Moreover, candidates should give their best and prepare smartly to ace their NEET 2023 exams.
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The overall difficulty level of the NEET 2023 exam was Moderate to difficult.
The most difficult section found by most of the students in NEET 2023 exam was Chemistry.
According to most of the students, Biology section in NEET 2023 exam was the easiest.
The Biology section of NEET 2023 exam was found to be easy.
The Chemistry section of NEET 2023 was found to be the toughest by students. Many said that the section took the longest to complete.
According to students, the difficulty level of NEET 2023 was moderate to high. Students found the question paper lengthy but are hopeful for good results.
Total 50 questions from Physics, 100 from Biology, and 50 from Chemistry. In the biology sections, 50 questions will be asked from Botany and 50 from Zoology.
Around 40 to 45 questions will be asked from the Zoology section based on previous years’ paper analysis.
Yes. 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
NCERT is the fundamental text for NEET 2024 and it comprises all the basic concepts that will be asked in the test. Most of the questions are asked from these textbooks.
Candidates can calculate NEET 2024 Score using the formula = (No. of right answers X 4) – (No. of incorrect answers X 1).
NEET 2024 exam will be conducted on Sunday, May 5, 2024, between 2 pm to 5:20 pm. A detailed exam analysis will be released after the test is held. According to NEET 2024 exam analysis, physics section is estimated to be the toughest. Experts believe chemistry and biology will have easy to moderate level of difficulty.
In order to get a seat in MBBS college offering low fees, students have to aim to secure marks higher than 650. Only then, you'll be able to get into a government college where fees are on the lower side. If students score around 500-550 marks, they can opt for these institutions that have slightly lower fees than others.
Yes, you can get admission in colleges that accept scores between 300-400 marks. All the falling under these score bracket are private institutions, One can also secure admission in better colleges through management quota. Given below are colleges aspirants can explore between marks 300-400.
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