Based on the official NEET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin (NTA)
NEET-UG: Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Subjects
A clear guide to NEET (UG): the three subjects, how the pen-and-paper test is structured, the marking scheme with negative marking, and the full syllabus for Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Key Curriculum Facts
- 3
- Subjects
- Physics, Chemistry & Biology
- 180
- Questions
- Physics 45, Chemistry 45, Biology 90
- 720
- Total Marks
- +4 correct / −1 incorrect
- 3 hours
- Duration
- 180 minutes, pen-and-paper mode
How NEET (UG) Is Structured
NEET (UG) is a single-day, single-shift pen-and-paper test with three subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany & Zoology). The paper has 180 compulsory multiple-choice questions, each with four options and a single correct answer, to be attempted in 180 minutes.
Physics contributes 45 questions, Chemistry 45 questions and Biology 90 questions, each question carrying 4 marks for a total of 720. A correct answer scores +4, an incorrect answer −1, and an unanswered question 0 — negative marking applies throughout.
This page summarises the official exam pattern and links to the full syllabus for each subject. It is a reference guide; the preparation product lives separately on the NEET hub.
The Three NEET Subjects
Physics and Chemistry 45 questions each; Biology 90. Open a subject for its full syllabus.
Physics
20 official units from Physics and Measurement, Kinematics and the Laws of Motion through Thermodynamics and Electromagnetism to Optics and Modern Physics, plus a dedicated Experimental Skills unit.
View Physics SyllabusChemistry
20 official units organised into Physical Chemistry (Units 1–8), Inorganic Chemistry (Units 9–12) and Organic Chemistry (Units 13–20).
View Chemistry SyllabusBiology
Botany and Zoology combined — the largest section at 90 questions and 180 marks, spanning the official NEET (UG) Biology units.
View Biology SyllabusHow is NEET (UG) marked?
The paper has 180 compulsory multiple-choice questions, each with four options and a single correct answer. A correct answer scores +4, an incorrect answer −1, and an unanswered question 0. Physics (45), Chemistry (45) and Biology (90) together total 720 marks, attempted in 180 minutes in pen-and-paper mode. Always confirm the current pattern on the official NMC/NTA website.
Preparing for NEET (UG)
General preparation milestones across the three subjects (always confirm the current NMC/NTA pattern)
Know the Syllabus & Pattern
- ✓Map all units across Physics, Chemistry and Biology
- ✓Understand the single-correct MCQ format and 180-question paper
- ✓Internalise the +4 / −1 marking and the 720-mark total
Build Subject Depth
- ✓Secure Mechanics and Physical Chemistry fundamentals first
- ✓Balance Physical, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry
- ✓Give Biology the weight it carries — 90 of the 180 questions
Exam Readiness
- ✓Train accuracy to avoid negative marks on uncertain questions
- ✓Build three-hour pacing across all three subjects
- ✓Review mistakes and revise high-yield units consistently
Which cell organelle is the primary site of ATP synthesis through aerobic respiration?
Reasoning Clue & Solution
Think about which organelle carries out oxidative phosphorylation and is often called the "powerhouse of the cell".
Frequently Asked Questions
How many subjects and questions are in NEET (UG)?
NEET (UG) has three subjects — Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany & Zoology) — with 180 compulsory multiple-choice questions in total: Physics 45, Chemistry 45 and Biology 90.
What is the total marks and duration of NEET?
NEET (UG) carries 720 marks and lasts 3 hours (180 minutes). It is conducted in pen-and-paper mode as a single-day, single-shift exam.
Is there negative marking in NEET?
Yes. A correct answer scores +4 and an incorrect answer scores −1. Unanswered questions score 0.
How are the 180 questions split between subjects?
Physics has 45 questions (180 marks), Chemistry has 45 questions (180 marks) and Biology has 90 questions (180 marks), for 180 questions and 720 marks in total.
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