# NEET Syllabus & Exam Pattern

> NEET PCB syllabus bullets, marking scheme, eligibility snapshot, and brochure cautions.

Source: https://previousyearquestions.app/neet/syllabus-pattern/

NEET is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and covers Physics, Chemistry and Biology. This page summarises the NEET exam pattern, marking scheme and syllabus as a study snapshot for previous year question practice. Confirm eligibility, dates and marking in the latest official notification on neet.nta.nic.in.

<Callout type="warning" title="Official brochure wins" icon="lucide:triangle-alert">
Pattern and syllabus notes below are a study snapshot for PYQ practice. Always cross-check the latest notification and information bulletin on neet.nta.nic.in before you finalise eligibility, fees, or marking assumptions.
</Callout>

## Pattern snapshot

Long MCQ paper. Exact question counts and section choices (if any) follow the year’s bulletin.

| Section | Duration | Questions (typical) | Marking |
|---------|----------|---------------------|---------|
| Physics | Shared paper timer | As notified | +4 / −1 typical |
| Chemistry | Shared paper timer | As notified | +4 / −1 typical |
| Biology (Botany + Zoology) | Shared paper timer | Largest share | +4 / −1 typical |

Biology carries the rank for most aspirants, but Physics accuracy often separates top percentiles.

## Marking scheme (study snapshot)

| Question type | Correct | Wrong | Notes |
|---------------|---------|-------|-------|
| MCQ (typical) | +4 | −1 | Confirm brochure |
| Unattempted | 0 | 0 | Guessing maths matters late in prep |

Numbers above are typical of recent cycles. Confirm exact marks, negatives, and sectional rules in the current brochure.

## Detailed syllabus bullets (for mapping PYQ misses)

### Biology

- Diversity, cell biology, plant physiology
- Human physiology and reproduction
- Genetics, evolution, biotechnology
- Ecology and environment
- Structural organisation as listed in NCERT/syllabus

### Chemistry

- Physical chemistry numerical themes
- Organic fundamentals and named reactions as listed
- Inorganic periodic trends, bonding, coordination (as listed)

### Physics

- Mechanics and properties of matter
- Thermodynamics and waves
- Electromagnetism and optics
- Modern physics as listed

## Eligibility snapshot

- Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology as per NTA rules
- Minimum marks criteria as notified (category-wise)
- Age and attempt rules per information bulletin

Eligibility can change by year (age, attempts, degree, category rules). Treat this as orientation only.

## Who runs it and how often

- **Exam:** National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) (NEET)
- **Conducted by:** NTA
- **Typical frequency:** Once a year (typically)
- **Category:** Medical
- **Official site:** [neet.nta.nic.in](https://neet.nta.nic.in)

## Link PYQs to syllabus

1. Take one recent full paper under realistic timing.
2. Map every miss to a syllabus bullet above.
3. Study that bullet from your primary resource (notes/textbook).
4. Re-solve only those PYQs before the next full paper.
5. Update your error log with the syllabus tag so weak areas compound correctly.

## Brochure caution

Do not rely on undated coaching PDFs for duration, number of questions, or negative marking. Screenshot or bookmark the **current** information bulletin. If a PYQ set disagrees with the latest pattern, still use it for skill practice, but do not treat its structure as the live exam.

<a href="/neet/">← Previous year papers</a> · <a href="/neet/">Overview →</a>