Last Updated: 6 May 2026Verified for JEE 2027
NEET Exam Pattern 2027
Understand the NEET 2027 exam structure — 200 questions for 720 marks across Biology, Physics, and Chemistry with strategic section analysis.
NEET Paper Structure
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 200 (180 to attempt) |
| Total Marks | 720 |
| Duration | 3 hours 20 minutes |
| Sections | Physics (A+B), Chemistry (A+B), Botany (A+B), Zoology (A+B) |
| Section A | 35 MCQs (all compulsory) per subject |
| Section B | 15 MCQs (attempt 10) per subject |
| Marking | +4 correct, -1 wrong |
| Mode | Pen and Paper (OMR-based) |
| Medium | English, Hindi + 11 regional languages |
Subject-wise Marks Distribution
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botany | 50 (45 to attempt) | 180 | 25% |
| Zoology | 50 (45 to attempt) | 180 | 25% |
| Physics | 50 (45 to attempt) | 180 | 25% |
| Chemistry | 50 (45 to attempt) | 180 | 25% |
Time Management Strategy
With 200 minutes for 180 questions, you get ~67 seconds per question.
1
Biology First (70 min)
Attempt all 90 Biology questions first — fastest to solve and highest accuracy.
2
Chemistry Next (50 min)
Inorganic and Organic questions can be answered quickly from NCERT recall.
3
Physics Last (60 min)
Physics requires calculations — allocate remaining time here.
4
Review (20 min)
Use remaining time to review marked/unsure answers.
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