NEET UG Exam Pattern

The NEET UG 2026 examination pattern consists of Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Unlike some earlier NEET patterns that provided optional questions, the 2026 information bulletin specifies 180 compulsory questions to be attempted in 180 minutes.

NEET UG 2026 Exam Pattern

Particular         Details

Mode   Pen-and-Paper / OMR

Question Type              Multiple Choice Questions

Total Questions            180

Total Marks      720

Duration            180 minutes / 3 hours

Physics              45 questions

Chemistry        45 questions

Biology              90 questions

Biology Division           Botany + Zoology

Physics Marks              180

Chemistry Marks         180

Biology Marks 360

Correct Answer            +4

Incorrect Answer         -1

Unanswered   0

Medium            13 languages

The official 2026 bulletin specifies 45 Physics questions, 45 Chemistry questions and 90 Biology questions, making a total of 180 questions and 720 marks.

NEET UG 2026 Subject-wise Distribution

Subject              Questions        Marks

Physics              45          180

Chemistry        45          180

Biology              90          360

Total     180       720

Marking Scheme

For each question:

Correct answer: +4 marks

Incorrect answer: -1 mark

Unanswered: 0 marks

The official bulletin also provides provisions for questions where multiple options are found correct, all options are correct, or a question is found incorrect/dropped.