NEET 2022 New Exam Pattern
Students aspiring to become professionals in the medical field must be familiar with the NEET exam and its pattern as part of their preparation for admission into medical courses. Understanding the NEET exam pattern sooner in the preparation process will undoubtedly improve the level of preparation for the entrance exam. In the NEET exam pattern, officials will mention the exam mode, duration, language, marking scheme, question type, and other details. So, unless you are familiar with the NEET 2022 exam pattern, preparing for it will be incomplete.
According to the most recent NEET exam pattern, the NEET exam will be conducted in offline mode using pen and paper. The duration for NEET 2022 exam will be 3 hours and require candidates to answer Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) from the NEET syllabus’s Biology, Chemistry, and Physics subjects.
Applicants interested in learning more about the NEET 2022 exam pattern can read the entire article further to learn more about the exam, number of questions, the marking schemes, and all other relevant details.
The NTA will release the NEET 2022 exam pattern along with the NEET 2022 notification and information bulletin. The pattern for the NEET exam in 2022 is expected to be similar to that of the previous year. The new NEET exam pattern consists of 200 MCQ-type questions from three subjects: biology, chemistry, and physics, for 720 marks. Each question has 4 possible answers. Aspirants planning to take the NEET 2022 exam should know the NEET exam pattern as they prepare.
The new NEET exam pattern allows students to attempt a broader range of questions. Students who want to do well in the NEET 2022 exam should be familiar with the exam format.
Things To Know Before Preparing For NEET
NEET 2022 Exam Pattern – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| NTA NEET 2022 Exam Date | To be announced |
| Mode of NEET question paper | Offline – Pen and paper-based mode. An OMR sheet is provided to mark their answers. Only a black or blue ballpoint pen should be used. |
| Duration of the NEET exam | 3 hours |
| Language/Medium | English, Hindi, Urdu, Tamil, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Oriya, Telugu, Kannada, and Assamese. |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Total Number of Questions | The total number of questions in the NEET exam is 200, however, must 180 questions have to be answered. |
| Total marks | 720 Marks. |
| NEET Marking Scheme |
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NEET 2022 exam pattern
Check out the table below for information on the section-by-section distribution of NEET 2022 marks, as well as the total marks.
NEET exam sections and total marks
| Subjects | Sections | No. of questions | Section-wise Marks | |
| Biology | Botany | Section A | 35 | 140 |
| Section B | 15 | 40 | ||
| Zoology | Section A | 35 | 140 | |
| Section B | 15 | 40 | ||
| Chemistry | Section A | 35 | 140 | |
| Section B | 15 | 40 | ||
| Physics | Section A | 35 | 140 | |
| Section B | 15 | 40 | ||
The latest NEET exam pattern indicates that there will be a total of 200 questions, where only 180 questions have to be answered. According to the NEET exam pattern, each subject will have 2 sections. Section A with 35 questions, and Section B with 15 questions. Candidates must answer ten of the fifteen questions in Section B.
The NEET question papers include questions from Biology, Chemistry, and Physics curriculums from classes XI and XII.
Regional Languages for NEET 2022
The language or medium of choice as per the candidates’ wish. English, Hindi, Urdu, Tamil, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Oriya, Telugu, Kannada, and Assamese will be among the 13 languages available for the NEET 2022 question paper. It should be noted that the regional language will be determined by the location of the NEET 2022 exam center. The table below contains information about the centers with the availability of regional languages.
| Medium | NEET 2022 Exam Centres |
| English | Available in all exam centers across India and abroad |
| English & Hindi | Available in all exam centers across India and abroad |
| English & Urdu | Available in all exam centers across India and abroad |
| English & Assamese | Available only in exam centers in Assam |
| English & Bengali | Available only in exam centers in West Bengal |
| English & Gujarati | Available only in exam centers in Gujarat, Daman, Dadra, & Nagar Haveli |
| English & Kannada | Available only in exam centers in Karnataka |
| English & Malayalam | Examination Centres in Kerala and Lakshadweep |
| English & Marathi | Available only in exam centers in Maharashtra |
| English & Oriya | Available only in exam centers in Odisha |
| English & Punjabi | Examination Centres in Punjab, Chandigarh, & Delhi |
| English & Tamil | Available only in exam centers in Tamil Nadu |
| English & Telugu | Available only in exam centers in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana |
Consider the following factors while selecting the medium for NEET 2022
- The medium of the NEET 2022 question paper must be chosen in the application form.
- Once you’ve chosen a language, you won’t be able to alter it.
- Applicants who have chosen English as their medium of question paper will receive the Test Booklet only in English.
- Applicants who choose a regional language will receive a Bilingual Question Paper Booklet in their selected language and English.
- In the event that there is any uncertainty in the translation of any of the questions, the English version of the NEET question paper will be considered final.
NEET Exam 2022: Important Dates
| Events | Dates 2022 (Tentative) |
| Release of NEET Application form | January 2022 |
| Deadline to fill the NEET Application form | January 2022 |
| Correction window opens | February 2022 |
| Availability of NEET Admit card | April 2022 |
| NEET 2022 Exam Date | May 2022 |
| Availability of NEET 2022 Answer key | May 2022 |
| Declaration of Result | June 2022 |
| Starting of Counselling | July 2022 |
NEET exam 2022 marking scheme
Students can better understand how the marks will be allocated for each section/question by reviewing the NEET exam 2022 marking scheme.
- In the NEET exam, each right answer will be worth 4 marks, while 1 negative mark will be given for each wrong answer.
- According to the NEET exam pattern 2022, there is no negative marking if a student does not attempt a question.
- Students can’t change their answers once marked on the NEET 2022 OMR sheet.
- It is advised not to attempt multiple answers in the OMR sheet as this will result in a negative marking.
How to avoid negative markings?
NEET Exam 2022: Guidelines To Fill OMR Sheet Â
To avoid difficulties during the exam, applicants should be familiar with the guidelines for filling out the NEET 2022 OMR sheet.
- According to NTA guidelines, you should use only black or blue ballpoint pens to answer all NEET answers.
- Authorities will distribute the pen in the NEET exam hall.
- The student must write the test booklet code on the NEET OMR sheet, and failure to do so will result in disqualification of candidature.
- The test booklet’s blank space should be used for all rough work.
- Once an answer is marked in the OMR sheet, it cannot be changed or erased.
NEET exam 2022: Paper analysis
Aspirants should be aware of paper analysis after completing the NEET exam. Every aspirant should undertake a paper review to ascertain the level of difficulty of the questions and to monitor their performance in the NEET exam. An appropriate NEET paper analysis will also remove candidates’ doubts about passing the exam. They will be able to easily guess of medical colleges into which they can gain admission.
Comparative Analysis Of NEET Exam Papers
How is the NEET score calculated?
After the NEET answer key is released, students can use the formula below to calculate their anticipated score based on their exam attempt. According to the NEET scoring scheme, candidates can calculate their expected score and predict their medical college even before the results are released. They will gain an understanding of the minimum marks needed in NEET for getting admission to a government medical college and will feel more confident by reviewing the previous year’s NEET cutoff and analyzing their scores.
NEET Scores can be calculated using the following formula:
NEET score = (Total number of correct answers x 4) – (Total number of incorrect answers x 1)
NEET Exam 2022: Physics – Topic-wise Weightage
Some of the topics with high weightage are listed below. These topics will provide candidates with both theoretical and application-based questions.
| Topic | Weightage |
| Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Class 11 Physics topics | |
| Behavior of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory | 3% |
| Current Electricity | 8% |
| Gravitation | 2% |
| Kinematics | 3% |
| Laws of Motion | 3% |
| Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body | 5% |
| Oscillations and Waves | 3% |
| Physical-world and measurement | 2% |
| Properties of Bulk Matter | 3% |
| Thermodynamics | 9% |
| Work, Energy, and Power | 4% |
| Topic | Weightage |
| Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Class 12 Physics topics | |
| Atoms and Nuclei | 3% |
| Current Electricity | 8% |
| Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation | 6% |
| Electromagnetic Waves | 5% |
| Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents | 8% |
| Electronic Devices | 9% |
| Electrostatics | 9% |
| Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism | 5% |
| Optics | 10% |
NEET Exam 2022: Chemistry – Topic-wise Weightage
| Topic | Weightage |
| Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Class 11 Chemistry topics | |
| Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure | 5% |
| Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties | 2% |
| Environmental Chemistry | 2% |
| Equilibrium | 6% |
| Hydrocarbons | 3% |
| Hydrogen | 2% |
| Organic Chemistry- Some Basic Principles and Techniques | 4% |
| Redox Reactions | 3% |
| s-Block Element (Alkali and Alkaline earth metals) | 2% |
| Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry | 1% |
| Some p-Block Elements | 2% |
| States of Matter: Gases and Liquids | 2% |
| Structure of Atom | 2% |
| Thermodynamics | 8% |
| Topic | Weightage |
| Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Class 12 Chemistry topics | |
| Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers | 4% |
| Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids | 4% |
| Biomolecules | 3% |
| Chemistry in Everyday Life | 2% |
| Chemical Kinetics | 3% |
| Coordination Compounds | 9% |
| d and f Block Elements | 4% |
| Electrochemistry | 2% |
| General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements | 2% |
| Haloalkanes and Haloarenes | 3% |
| Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen | 2% |
| p-Block Elements | 5% |
| Polymers | 3% |
| Solid State | 2% |
| Solutions | 5% |
| Surface Chemistry | 2% |
NEET Exam 2022: Biology – Topic-wise Weightage
Biology preparation is simple because the majority of questions are taken directly from the NCERT.
| Topic | Weightage |
| Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Class 11 Biology topics | |
| Cell Structure and Function | 9% |
| Diversity in Living World | 14% |
| Human Physiology | 20% |
| Plant Physiology | 6% |
| Structural Organization in Animals and Plants | 5% |
| Topic | Weightage |
| Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Class 12 Biology topics | |
| Biology and Human Welfare | 9% |
| Biotechnology and Its Applications | 4% |
| Ecology and Environment | 6% |
| Genetics and Evolution | 18% |
| Reproduction | 9% |
Subject-Wise Approach For NEET Exam
FAQs
Q. Is the NEET 2022 exam pattern likely to change?
A. In 2021, the structure, number of sectional questions, and weightage of the NEET exam were changed. The NEET 2022 exam pattern is expected to be similar to that of 2021.
Q. What is the total number of questions in the NEET 2022 question paper?
A. The total number of questions in the NEET 2022 will be 200, where only 180 questions have to be answered. Each of the 3 subjects will be divided into 3 sections, with equal weightage assigned to each.
Q. Is there any sectional time limits for the NEET exam?
A. No, there is no time limitations for finishing each section.
Q. Will descriptive questions be included in NEET 2022?
A. As per the NEET examination pattern, the examination will only consist of MCQs.
Q. Is it possible to choose Kannada as the preferred language if he/she appears for the exam in Mumbai?Â
A. Regional languages are subject to geographical barriers, as per the NEET 2022 exam pattern. Thus, Kannada can be chosen as a medium only if you take the NEET 2022 in Karnataka.
Q. In NEET 2022, will there be negative marking?
A. Yes, as per the NEET 2022 exam pattern, there will be negative markings for incorrect answers. For every wrong answer, one mark will be reduced, and 4 marks will be given for every right answer.
Q. If two answers to a question are marked, and one of the answers is correct. Will the candidate receive full marks for this question?
A. A question with multiple answers marked on the OMR sheet is wrong. Such questions would result in 1 negative mark.
Q. Is it required to pass each section of the NEET 2022 exam separately?
A. For NEET 2022, there are no sectional qualifying criteria. The NEET rank list will be prepared based on the overall marks.
Q. If a student has selected a regional language as the medium for the exam. Will the questions be only in that particular regional language?
A. As per the NEET exam pattern, the question paper for candidates who have chosen a regional language as their medium will be bilingual. The question paper’s second language will be English.
Q. Is it possible to take the NEET 2022 exam online?
A. The exam will be conducted only in offline mode.
Q. Is it permissible to bring stationery to the NEET exam?
A. No, necessary stationery like pens and pencils will be given inside the exam hall. You just have to bring your admit card and two photographs.
Q. Where should calculations and rough work be done in the NEET exam?
A. You will be given a booklet in which you can do calculations and rough work.
Q. What is the expected date for the NEET 2022 application form to be released?
A. The NEET 2022 application form will be made available by the last week of January 2022 (tentatively).
Q. Is there going to be any changes to the NEET 2022 syllabus?
A. No, there will be no changes in the syllabus for the NEET exam 2022.
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