NEET 2022 Exam Pattern and Syllabus




NEET 2022 Exam details

NEET 2022 Exam Pattern & Syllabus: National Eligibility cum Entrance Test is a national-level medical entrance test. It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admissions to medical courses in recognized and approved medical institutes across the country. It is a highly competitive exam as a huge chunk of students passing 12th sit for this exam. So, it is very important for candidates to have a very clear idea of the NEET 2022 Exam Pattern & Syllabus.

In this article, we have discussed NEET Exam Pattern & Syllabus in detail. All the candidates are suggested to have a nice look at this.

NEET 2022

NEET 2022 Exam Pattern 

NEET 2022 will be conducted in offline mode i.e. pen-paper based mode only. Students will have to mark their responses on an OMR sheet. 

  • Total Sections in NEET 2022 – 4 sections i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology)
  • Mode of Examination – Offline i.e. Pen Paper Mode
  • Type of Questions – MCQ type only
  • Total Time Duration for Exam – 3 Hours
  • Negative Marking – Yes; 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer
  • Marks for Correct Answer – For each correct answer, 4 marks will be awarded​​
  • Total Number of Questions – Each subject will consist of two sections.

Section A will consist of 35 Questions and Section B will have 15 questions. Out of 15 Questions in section B, candidates can choose to attempt any 10 Questions. So, the total number of questions and utilization of time will remain the same.



NEET exam sections and total marks

SubjectsSectionsNo. of questionsSection-wise Marks
PhysicsSection A35140
Section B1540
ChemistrySection A35140
Section B1540
BotanySection A35140
Section B1540
ZoologySection A35140
Section B1540
Total Marks720

NEET 2022 Marking Scheme

ParticularsMarks Allotted
Correct Answer+4
Incorrect answer-1
No answer/ Multiple answers0
  • One correct answer fetches 4 marks and one incorrect answer will cost 1 mark.
  • It is not mandatory to attempt all questions.
  • There is no negative marking for unanswered questions.
  • Once you mark an answer, it is not possible to change it.
  • Multiple answers will be considered as an incorrect response and will be negatively marked.



Languages/ Medium for NEET 2022

NEET 2022 will be conducted in 11 languages. Candidates will be able to select medium of NEET 2022 from Hindi, English and Urdu in all the centers. However, if the candidate has chosen a vernacular language, then the center will be allotted accordingly. 

NEET LanguagesNEET Examination Cities
English, Hindi and UrduAll States and Cities
TeluguAndhra Pradesh and Telangana
BengaliWest Bengal and Tripura
KannadaKarnataka
GujaratiGujarat, Daman and Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli
TamilTamil Nadu
MarathiMaharashtra
AssameseAssam
OriyaOdisha
PunjabiPunjab
MalayamKerala

NEET 2022 Syllabus 

The Medical Council of India (MCI) prescribes a syllabus for NEET. It covers topics from Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology from classes 11 and 12. Typically, the syllabus for NEET has been published once a thorough review from inputs of different states on the syllabi is conducted. Syllabi are based on NCERT, CBSE, and COBSEW. Check this space for the latest on the syllabus.

Provided below is the subject-wise syllabus for NEET 2022 from classes 11 and 12.



NEET 2022 Physics Syllabus

Class 11th SyllabusClass 12th Syllabus
Physical world and measurementElectro statistics
KinematicsCurrent Electricity
Laws of MotionMagnetic effects of Current and Magnetism
Work, Energy, and PowerElectromagnetic induction and alternating currents
Motion of systems of particles and rigid bodyElectromagnetic waves
GravitationOptics
Properties of Bulk MatterDual Nature of Matter and Radiation
ThermodynamicsAtoms and Nuclei
Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic theoryElectronic Devices
Oscillations and wave

NEET 2022 Chemistry Syllabus

Class 11th SyllabusClass 12th Syllabus
Some basic concepts of ChemistrySolid state
Structure of atomSolutions
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesElectrochemistry
Chemical Bonding and Molecular structureChemical Kinetics
States of Matter: Gases and liquidsSurface Chemistry
ThermodynamicsGeneral principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements
EquilibriumP Block elements
Redox reactionsD and F block elements
HydrogenCoordination compounds
s-Block elements (Alkali and Alkaline earth metals)Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
Some p-Block elementsAlcohols, Phenols and Ethers
Organic Chemistry – Some basic principles and techniquesAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
HydrocarbonsOrganic compounds containing Nitrogen
Environmental chemistryBiomolecules, Polymers and Chemistry in everyday life

NEET 2022 Biology Syllabus

Class 11th SyllabusClass 12th Syllabus
Diversity in the Living WorldReproduction
Structural Organisation – Plants and AnimalsGenetics and Evolution
Cell Structure and FunctionBiology and Human welfare
Plant PhysiologyBiotechnology and its applications
Human physiologyEcology and environment



Conclusion

In the above article, we have discussed the complete NEET 2022 Exam Pattern and Syllabus in detail. Every candidate is suggested to go through the syllabus before starting their preparation. It is hoped that the contents of the above article end up being helpful to all the aspirants eyeing this test. 

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