NEET 2022 Exam Pattern: Marking Scheme, No of Questions, Total Marks

NEET exam also referred to as the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, organized by the NTA (National Testing Agency) is to be held on 17th July 2022. This national-level exam is conducted by the agency for admission in MBBS, AYUSH, veterinary and nursing courses. The exam is a gateway for all medical aspirants to get their heads into top medical colleges in India. Candidates seeking admission in AYUSH, BDS, or Nursing courses have to sit for the exam too.

NEET Exam Pattern was released by the NTA in the official information bulletin at the official website. As per the NEET pattern, there will be 200 questions in the paper with internal choice in section B of each subject. Students will have to attempt 180 questions out of the NEET total questions. Students will be given a choice to attempt 45 questions out of the 50 asked in each NEET subject- Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, and Physics as per NEET exam pattern 2022. 

Also See: NEET 2022 Answer Key with Solutions and Question Paper Analysis

Provided here on the page are the details about NEET Exam Pattern 2022, NEET marking scheme, NEET marks distribution, NEET languages, NEET 2022 exam duration, NEET Cut-off, NEET 2022 syllabus, and more. 

Table of Contents

• NEET 2022 Exam Pattern
• NEET 2022 Subject-wise Questions
• NEET Marking Scheme 2022
• NEET 2022- How to fill OMR Sheet
• NEET 2022 Question Paper- Language Options 
• NEET 2022 Syllabus
• NEET 2022 Important Topics
• NEET 2022 Preparation Tips
• NEET 2022 FAQs

NEET 2022 Exam Pattern

NEET 2022 Subject-wise Weightage of Marks

NEET Marking Scheme 2022

Marking scheme of NEET 2022: Every question in NEET question paper will carry 4 marks. While each correct answer can fetch a maximum of 4 marks, every incorrect answer will make you lose 1 mark due to negative marking. Only a blue/black ballpoint pen is to be used to mark the answers. More than one marking in the NEET answer sheet for any question will count as the wrong answer and will have to bear negative marking.

NEET 2022- Important Points to Remember while marking NEET OMR Sheet

NEET 2022 OMR Sheet will be in a sealed pack and will be distributed at the allocated time. While filling the OMR sheet and marking the answers, students must ensure a few things as mentioned below:

• Make sure to darken the entire circle properly
• Do not mark multiple circles as it will result in non-calculation for that particular question.

• Do not do any rough work on the OMR sheet
• Do not change or rub any answer once marked.
• No stray marks should be made on the NEET 2022 OMR sheet. 

NEET 2022 Question Paper- Language Options 

• Candidates can opt for any language for the NEET 2022 exam out of the 13 languages option provided by the NTA. Provided language options are – English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, and Punjabi
• While filling the NEET 2022 Application form, candidates can opt for their preferred medium of NEET 2022 question paper. The medium once opted cannot be changed at later stages.
• English test booklet will be provided to candidates who opt for the English medium.
• Bilingual Test Booklet i.e., booklet both in Hindi and English language will be provided to candidates who opt for NEET 2022 in Hindi medium.
• For the candidates who opt for any regional language, Bilingual Test Booklet in the selected language and in English will be provided.
• The option of Vernacular languages will also be given as per the provided details:
   

NEET 2022 Syllabus

The NEET 2022 Syllabus will be based on Classes 11th and 12th as prescribed by the Medical Council of India (MCI). Subjects for NEET 2022 exam are Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

NEET Physics (Important Topics):

• Laws of Motion
• Electromagnetic Waves
• Electrostatic
• Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory
• Electronic Devices
• Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
• Properties of Bulk Matter

NEET Biology (Important Topics):

• Human Physiology
• Reproduction
• Plant Physiology
• Cell Structure and Function
• Ecology & Environment
• Diversity in Living World
• Biology and Human Welfare

NEET Chemistry (Important Topics):

• Hydrogen
• Equilibrium, Alcohols
• Electro Chemistry
• P-Block Elements
• Surface Chemistry
• Electrochemistry
• Phenols and Ethers

NEET 2022 Important Details

NEET 2022 exam date has been released. As per the exam schedule released by the National Testing Agency, the NEET 2022 will be held on 17 July. 

The NEET Admit Card will be released by the 2nd week of July. NTA has already released the NEET 2022 Exam City Intimation Slip for the reference of the candidates. 

Once the NEET exam is over, NTA will release a provisional NEET Answer Key and candidates’ response sheet on its official website. The candidates will be allowed to raise objections, if any, against the NEET answer key, and after evaluation by the authorities a final NEET answer key will be released. 

After that, NTA will release the NEET result. As of now, the NEET 2022 Result date is not known. The NTA will also release NEET Cut Off 2022 and NEET Merit List 2022 on the basis of which candidates will be shortlisted for the NEET Counselling process.

NEET 2022 Exam Preparation Tips 

To ace the NEET 2022 exam in one go, the following tips can be quite helpful:

• Knowing the NEET syllabus is primarily important. To understand the exam pattern, first, it is important to be thorough with the syllabus.
• Solve ample amounts of sample papers. Take regular mock tests to analyse your NEET 2022 preparation level.
• It is wise to join any coaching class or e-learning platforms in case you are finding it difficult to make it on your own by self-study.
• Make it a habit to write down all the important points in the form of notes. Revising the topics through notes will be much easier.
• Making a timetable won’t help until you follow it. If you are making one, make sure to follow it.

NEET 2022 Related Links

NEET 2022 Exam Pattern- FAQs

Question: Will there be any changes in the NEET 2022 exam pattern? Will the syllabus be reduced?
Answer: As of now, no such notification has been released by the NTA. The syllabus for NEET 2022 will be the same. The authority had earlier released the syllabus and exam pattern on the official site. For the ease of students, the NEET 2022 exam pattern is provided above on the page. 

Question: When will NEET 2022 be held?
Answer: NTA has decided to conduct NEET 2022 is to be held on July 17. The NTA has released the Exam City Intimation slips on 29 June 2022 and admit cards will be issued anytime soon. 

Question: Will NEET 2022 be conducted in online mode?
Answer: Expectations for this are quite high. NTA might release a statement supporting the same. No confirmation is there as of now.

Question: In how many languages NEET 2022 will be conducted?
Answer: NEET 2022 will be conducted in 13 languages which are English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, and Punjabi.