NEET MDS Exam Pattern
NEET MDS 2026 consisted of 240 multiple-choice questions carrying a maximum of 960 marks. The examination was conducted in CBT mode and lasted three hours.
Exam Pattern
|
Particular |
Details |
|
Mode |
Computer-Based Test |
|
Question Type |
MCQ |
|
Total Questions |
240 |
|
Maximum Marks |
960 |
|
Duration |
3 Hours |
|
Medium |
English |
|
Part A |
100 Questions |
|
Part B |
140 Questions |
|
Correct Answer |
+4 |
|
Incorrect Answer |
-1 |
|
Unattempted |
0 |
Sectional Timing
The paper was divided into two time-bound parts:
|
Part |
Questions |
Time |
|
Part A |
100 |
75 minutes |
|
Part B |
140 |
105 minutes |
|
Total |
240 |
180 minutes |
Candidates could not move to Part B until the allotted time for Part A had ended. Once the time for a part expired, candidates could no longer review or modify answers in that completed part. Part B automatically started after the Part A timer ended.
Marking Scheme
- Correct answer: +4 marks
- Incorrect answer: −1 mark
- Unattempted: 0 marks
This means the examination carried 25% negative marking for incorrect responses.
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