According to the latest NEET marking scheme, each correct answer will fetch you 4 marks in the NEET 2025 examination. If a candidate fails to answer any question, 0 marks will be given for that question. NEET 2025 has a negative marking scheme for incorrect or wrong answers. Each wrong answer will lead to the deduction of 1 mark. Each question in the NEET UG exam will have 1 unique answer. In case, 1 question has more than 1 correct answer, 4 marks will be given to those candidates who have marked one of the right options. The total marks for the NEET UG exam are 720.
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NEET UG exam pattern comprises Physics, Chemistry, and Biology sections. The Biology section is divided into 2 sections of Botany and Zoology. NEET question paper comprises 180 mandatory questions. These questions must be answered in 180 minutes or 3 hours. NEET exam pattern will include MCQ type questions with a single correct answer or best option. While the Physics and Chemistry sections will have 45 questions for 180 marks each, the Biology section has 90 questions with 360 marks in total.
NEET 2025 Marking Scheme Overview
The marking scheme for NEET2025 is based on the pre-Covid exam pattern. NEET UG exam will have 3 sections. The total scorable marks are 720 in the NEET 2025 exam. The NEET marking scheme for the 2025 exam has a fair allocation of marks. Candidates will be rewarded 4 marks for each correct answer. Check the overview of NEET 2025 marking scheme below.
| Overview of the NEET 2025 Marking Scheme | |
| Particulars | Details |
| NEET 2025 Subjects | Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany and Zoology) |
| NEET 2025 Total Questions | 180 |
| NEET Marking Scheme | +4 for a correct answer and -1 for a wrong answer |
| Marks for Unanswered Question | 0 marks |
NEET 2025 Marking Scheme
Each correct answer shall be awarded 4 marks in the NEET 2025 examination. The total NEET UG scorable marks are 720. General category candidates must aim to score above 650 marks. SC candidates must aim to score 580+ for admission to top government medical colleges in India. Check the table below for a detailed NEET 2025 marking scheme.
| NEET 2025 Marking Scheme | |
| Particulars | Marking Scheme |
| Correct Answer | +4 marks |
| Wrong Answer | -1 mark |
| Blank Question | 0 marks |
| Question With 1+ Correct Option | +4 marks to if you select any 1 of the correct answer |
| Question Having All Correct Options | +4 marks to those who attempted the question |
| Wrong or Dropped Question | +4 marks to all examinees whether you answered or left the question blank |
NEET Exam Pattern 2025 Changed
The NEET 2025 exam has reverted to the pre-Covid format. The total duration of the NEET exam 2025 is 180 minutes. The Physics and Chemistry sections carry 180 marks each. Here is a breakdown of NEET exam pattern 2025 as per the latest notification released by the NTA.
| Latest NEET Exam Pattern 2025 | |
| Particulars | Details |
| Type of Questions in NEET | MCQs |
| Number of Questions in Physics | 45 |
| Number of Questions in Chemistry | 45 |
| Number of Questions in Biology | 90 |
| NEET Physics Marks | 180 |
| NEET Chemistry Marks | 180 |
| NEET Biology (Botany and Zoology) Marks | 360 |
| Total NEET UG Marks | 720 |
NEET Section Wise Marks
The Physics and Chemistry section under the NEET 2025 exam carry 180 marks. Biology is the most scoring subject as its total marks are 360. Biology section has 90 questions whereas Physics and Chemistry have 45 questions each. Check the NEET UG 2025 section-wise marks below.
| NEET Section Wise Marks | |
| NEET UG Sections | Marks |
| NEET Physics Marks | 180 |
| NEET Chemistry Marks | 180 |
| NEET Biology (Botany and Zoology) Marks | 360 |
NEET Topic Wise Weightage
The Genetics and Evolution and Human Physiology are the highest weightage chapters in Biology. Topics weighing about 3% in Physics subjects are Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism, Thermodynamics, Current Electricity, Ray Optics, etc. The Chemical Bonding chapter in the Chemistry section weighs 4%. Check the NEET topic wise weightage of Physics, Chemistry and Biology below.
| NEET Section Wise Weightage of Topics | |
| NEET UG Sections | Topic Wise Weightage |
| NEET Physics Syllabus | 3% Law of Motion, 3% Motion of System of Particles, 3% Thermodynamics, 3% Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism, 3% Current Electricity, 3% Semiconductor Electronics, 3% Ray Optics |
| NEET Chemistry Syllabus | 4% Chemical Bonding, 3% p-block, 3% Coordination Compounds, and 3% Aromatic Compounds |
| NEET Botany Syllabus | 15% Genetics and Evolution, 10% Genetics and Evolution, 8% Plant Physiology, 7% Plant Diversity, 6% Cell Structure & Function, 5% Plant Reproduction, and 4% Morphology of Flowering Plants |
| NEET Zoology Syllabus | 13% Human Physiology, 5% Human Reproduction and Reproductive Health, 3% Animal Kingdom, 3% Origin and Evolution, and 3% Human Health and Diseases, |
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Expected Safe Score for NEET 2025
The total score for NEET 2025 is 720 marks. Candidates may aim for 650+ marks to get a seat at the top medical government colleges in India. The safe score for NEET 2025 depends on the difficulty of the NEET exam, number of examinees, student category, etc. Check the breakdown of an expected safe score for NEET 2025 in the table below.
| Expected Safe Score for NEET 2025 | |
| Student Category | Expected Safe NEET Score |
| General | 720-162 |
| General-PH | 161-144 |
| OBC | 161-127 |
| SC | 161-127 |
| ST | 161-127 |
| SC/OBC-PH, ST-PH | 143-127 |
NEET Marking Scheme 2025 FAQs
The marking scheme of NEET 2025 awards +4 marks to each correct answer and -1 for each wrong answer. Unanswered questions are allotted no marks.
The cutoff marks for NEET 2025 for the general category students is expected to be around 720-164 and around 163-129 for the SC, ST, and OBC categories.
The safest score in NEET 2025 for the general category is expected to be around 720-162. For the general-PH category, the safest score is anticipated around 161-144. The safest score for OBC, SC and ST students is expected to be around 161-127. For the SC/OBC-PH, ST-PH, the safest score is around 143-127 in NEET 2025.
Yes, there is negative marking in NEET 2025. 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.