Real official NEET question papers · 2020 to 2025 · Physics, Chemistry & Biology
+4 correct · −1 wrong · 180 questions · 720 marks · 200 minutes
Attempt NEET UG previous year question papers (2020–2025) completely free. No PDF download. No login. No registration. Just open and start your exam. PYQJunction's live OMR simulator gives you the exact same experience as the real NEET exam — countdown timer, +4/−1 marking, instant results with section-wise analysis. Practice Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology separately or attempt the full 180-question paper.
✓ Free ✓ No login ✓ Instant results
India's one and only gateway to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, BHMS and B.Sc. Nursing seats in every government and private medical college across the country. Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), NEET UG is the world's largest medical entrance examination — with nearly 24 lakh aspirants competing for roughly 1.08 lakh MBBS seats every year.
NEET UG — the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) — is India's single national-level entrance examination for admission to undergraduate medical courses including MBBS, BDS, BAMS (Ayurveda), BSMS (Siddha), BUMS (Unani), BHMS (Homeopathy), and B.Sc. Nursing across all recognised medical institutions in India, both government and private.
Before NEET was introduced, aspirants had to appear for a multitude of exams — each state conducted its own entrance test, AIIMS and JIPMER conducted separate exams, and private colleges had their own tests. This was a chaotic, expensive and unfair system. The Supreme Court of India mandated a unified entrance exam, and NEET UG became the single point of entry for all medical undergraduate courses from 2016 onwards. AIIMS and JIPMER were brought under NEET from 2020.
The exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), typically in the first or second week of May every year. Candidates write the exam in a pen-and-paper (OMR) format at designated centres spread across all major cities and towns of India, and even some international centres for Indian students abroad.
With nearly 24 lakh students registering and only about 1.08 lakh MBBS seats (government + private combined), the effective competition ratio is roughly 22 aspirants per seat. If we consider only government MBBS seats (~54,000), the ratio is closer to 44:1. This makes NEET one of the most competitive undergraduate examinations in the world. Cracking NEET well enough to secure a government MBBS seat is considered a major achievement and completely changes a student's life trajectory.
There is no restriction on the number of attempts as per current NTA rules. A candidate can appear in NEET UG as many times as they wish, subject to meeting age and educational eligibility.
NEET UG is offered in 13 languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. The language choice must be made during form filling and cannot be changed. Regional medium students must note that in case of any discrepancy between English and regional translations, the English version is considered final.
| Scenario | Correct | Wrong | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect attempt | 180 | 0 | 720 / 720 |
| Top ranker (typical) | 175–178 | 2–5 | 695–710 |
| Govt MBBS aspirant | 150–162 | 5–15 | 590–630 |
| Safe qualifier (Gen) | 115–130 | 10–20 | 440–500 |
| Qualifying threshold (Gen) | ~90 | ~0 | ~360 |
At 100 wrong answers, you lose 100 marks — equivalent to 25 full questions gone to waste. The difference between a student scoring 550 and 600 is often not knowledge but discipline in skipping uncertain questions. Establish a personal confidence threshold — most successful NEET toppers use a "70–80% confidence rule": if you are not at least 70% confident about an answer, mark it for review and return later rather than guessing.
NEET UG syllabus is based on the NCERT curriculum of Classes XI and XII in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany + Zoology). The Medical Council of India (now NMC) defines the syllabus. The revised syllabus effective from NEET 2024 onwards saw some rationalisation — topics from Class XI carry roughly 45–50% weightage and Class XII carries 50–55%.
Biology is the most important section — it contributes 50% of the total marks. Students who master Biology can secure 300–350 out of 360, which single-handedly determines their rank.
Chemistry is divided almost equally between Physical, Organic and Inorganic. Physical and Organic together contribute the most marks. NCERT tables, named reactions, and mechanisms must be memorised precisely.
Physics is considered the toughest section for most biology-stream students. Focus on formula-based chapters first — these yield maximum marks per hour of preparation. Numerical-heavy chapters must be practiced daily.
NEET has two types of cutoffs: (1) Qualifying cutoff — minimum marks to be eligible for counselling, and (2) Admission cutoff — actual marks needed to secure a seat in a desired college. These are very different numbers.
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | Approximate Marks (720) |
|---|---|---|
| General / UR / EWS | 50th percentile | ~360 marks |
| OBC (NCL) | 40th percentile | ~288–305 marks |
| SC | 40th percentile | ~288–305 marks |
| ST | 40th percentile | ~288–305 marks |
| General PwD | 45th percentile | ~320 marks |
| SC/ST/OBC PwD | 40th percentile | ~288 marks |
| Year | Qualifying Marks (Gen) | Top Score | No. of Qualifiers |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEET 2025 | ~360–370 | 720 | ~12–13 Lakh |
| NEET 2024 | ~164 (controversy year) | 720 (67 students) | ~13.16 Lakh |
| NEET 2023 | ~360 | 720 | ~11.45 Lakh |
| NEET 2022 | ~715 (rank 1 score) | 715 | ~9.93 Lakh |
| NEET 2021 | ~360 | 720 | ~8.7 Lakh |
| NEET 2020 | ~360 | 720 | ~7.71 Lakh |
The most important practical question every NEET aspirant has: "At what marks can I get which college?" Here is a comprehensive reference table. Note that these are indicative trends based on past counselling data — actual cutoffs shift each year based on competition, number of seats added, and state reservation policies.
| Score Range | Rank (Approx.) | Expected Colleges |
|---|---|---|
| 700 – 720 | Top 50–200 | AIIMS New Delhi, AIIMS Jodhpur, AIIMS Bhopal; top government colleges of any state — Maulana Azad Medical College (Delhi), Grant Medical College (Mumbai), JIPMER Puducherry |
| 670 – 699 | 200 – 1,500 | Most AIIMS (Patna, Raipur, Bhubaneswar, Nagpur, Mangalagiri); top state govt colleges like BJ Medical College Pune, Govt Medical College Trivandrum, KGMC Lucknow |
| 640 – 669 | 1,500 – 5,000 | Good government medical colleges in all major states; JNMC Aligarh, Bangalore Medical College, Stanley Medical College Chennai, Patna Medical College |
| 600 – 639 | 5,000 – 18,000 | Government medical colleges in most states under All India Quota (15%) and State Quota (85%); competitive but attainable for most state toppers |
| 550 – 599 | 18,000 – 50,000 | Government MBBS seats in smaller states / UT (Himachal, Uttarakhand, Goa, NE states); top private + deemed universities under management quota at competitive fee |
| 500 – 549 | 50,000 – 1,00,000 | Private medical colleges (₹15–25L/year); BAMS/BHMS/BUMS government seats; good BDS (Dental) government seats; some state quota govt MBBS for reserved categories |
| 450 – 499 | 1,00,000 – 1,80,000 | Private MBBS/BDS; BAMS/BHMS/BUMS private seats; B.Sc. Nursing government seats; some state-specific MBBS quotas for SC/ST/OBC |
| 360 – 449 | 1,80,000 – 5,00,000+ | Qualifying range; eligible for BDS / BAMS / Nursing; very expensive private MBBS (management quota, ₹80L+ total); abroad MBBS via NEET score (Bangladesh, Russia, Ukraine, Philippines, etc.) |
| Below 360 | — | Not qualified for General category; eligible for some allied health sciences courses; must re-attempt NEET |
In total, approximately 2.5 lakh seats in various medical disciplines are filled via NEET UG each year. However, MBBS (allopathy) remains the primary target for over 90% of aspirants. The competition for government MBBS seats is the fiercest — only about 1 in every 45 aspirants secures a government MBBS seat.
Beyond the obvious — a medical degree — cracking NEET opens doors to a lifetime of professional, social, and financial security. Here is why millions of Indian families invest years into NEET preparation.
85–90% of NEET Biology questions and 60–70% of Chemistry questions come directly from NCERT text. Every diagram, every bold word, every example, every table in NCERT Biology (Class XI + XII) is potential exam material. Read each chapter at least 3 times. On the final read, mark every sentence that contains a fact, number, name or definition — those are your "NEET hot spots." Do not replace NCERT with any coaching notes until you have finished NCERT at least twice.
Biology (360 marks) → Chemistry (180 marks) → Physics (180 marks). This is the order in which you should allocate your daily preparation time. Students who score 340+/360 in Biology and 150+/180 in Chemistry can clear 600 even with moderate Physics scores. Never let Biology preparation slip — a 30-mark drop in Biology requires a 30-mark recovery in Physics or Chemistry, which is much harder.
In Biology: Human Physiology, Cell Biology, Genetics & Evolution, Ecology and Biotechnology together contribute 60–65% of Biology questions every year. In Chemistry: Coordination Compounds, Electrochemistry, Organic Chemistry (Aldehydes/Ketones, Amines, Biomolecules) and p-Block are the highest-yield chapters. In Physics: Current Electricity, Optics, Modern Physics and Mechanics together give 60–65% of Physics marks. Build chapter-wise completion checklists and track your progress weekly.
Morning (3–4 hrs): Hardest subject of the day — typically Physics numericals or Organic Chemistry mechanisms. Your brain is sharpest in the morning. Afternoon (2–3 hrs): Biology reading and NCERT revision — this is memory work, suitable for post-lunch. Evening (2–3 hrs): Practice questions, mock tests, or PYQs. Solve at least 50–100 MCQs every day. Night (1 hr): Quick revision of the day's learning — close your books and recall 5 key facts from each topic studied.
NEET repeats topics and sometimes near-identical questions cyclically. Solving the last 10–15 years of NEET PYQs will show you exactly which topics repeat, which diagram labels are asked, and which numerical types recur. Solve PYQs in timed, OMR mode — not casually reading through answers. PYQJunction offers 2020–2025 NEET papers in full OMR simulation mode. Aim to complete at least 6 years of PYQs before the exam date.
From 3 months before the exam, take at least 2 full-length mock tests every week under real exam conditions: 200 minutes, no phone, OMR sheet or timed online mode. After each test, spend 2–3 hours on analysis — not just marks, but: which topics you got wrong, why (silly mistake vs. knowledge gap vs. not studied), and what revision is needed. Improvement comes from analysis, not just from giving tests.
The human brain forgets 70% of newly learned information within 24 hours (Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve). To fight this: revise any new topic after 1 day, then after 3 days, then after 7 days, then after 21 days. Use flashcards for Biology terms, chemical equations, and Physics formulas. Create a "mistake notebook" — write every question you get wrong, the correct answer, and why — review this notebook weekly. This is one of the highest-ROI habits of NEET toppers.
NEET preparation is a marathon, not a sprint. Sleep 7–8 hours every night — sleep consolidates memory and is non-negotiable for learning efficiency. Take one half-day off per week to recharge mentally. Eat well, exercise even 20–30 minutes daily, and limit screen time outside study. Exam anxiety is real — practice deep breathing and visualisation (imagining yourself calmly reading the paper, marking answers confidently) in the final month. Mental resilience separates toppers from average scorers more than raw intelligence.
Knowing how to attempt the paper is as important as knowing the content. Thousands of students lose 30–60 marks every year not due to lack of knowledge, but due to poor time management and attempt strategy.
| Subject | Recommended Time | Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Biology (Botany + Zoology) | 65–70 minutes | Fastest section for most; aim to finish in 60 min and save buffer |
| Chemistry | 55–60 minutes | Balance between theoretical (fast) and numericals (slower) |
| Physics | 65–70 minutes | Most time-consuming; skip unsolvable numericals immediately |
| Buffer / Review | 10–15 minutes | Return to marked questions; double-check OMR bubbling |
Each subject's Section B has 15 questions — you attempt exactly 10. Read all 15 before answering any. Identify the 10 you are most confident about. Begin with those 10. Never fill all 15 hoping for extra credit — if you bubble 11+, only the first 10 are evaluated, and if any of those include wrong guesses, you lose marks.
Dates vary slightly each year. Always verify on the official NTA NEET website (neet.nta.nic.in). The typical annual cycle is:
Clearing NEET and completing MBBS is just the beginning. The MBBS degree unlocks a vast ecosystem of careers — both within and beyond clinical medicine.
No. You must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology as compulsory subjects in Class 12. Commerce or Arts students without Biology/PCB combination are not eligible for NEET UG.
There is no limit on attempts as per current rules. As long as you meet the age and educational eligibility criteria, you can appear every year. Many successful government MBBS doctors cracked NEET on their 2nd or 3rd attempt.
Since 2020, AIIMS no longer conducts a separate entrance exam. Admission to all 23 AIIMS is now done purely through NEET UG rank. To get AIIMS Delhi, you typically need a score of 700+.
All India Quota (AIQ) — 15% of government MBBS/BDS seats. Counselling by MCC at national level. Very competitive — cutoffs are higher than state quota. State Quota — 85% of government seats, filled by state counselling authorities. Domicile-based reservation applies. State quota cutoffs are generally lower and vary significantly by state.
Options include: private MBBS (costly but same MCI/NMC-recognised degree), BAMS/BDS/BHMS government seats (excellent alternatives), B.Sc. Nursing, MBBS abroad via NEET score, or re-attempt NEET next year while working on improving the score.
Absolutely. Biology contributes 360 out of 720 marks (50%). Physics and Chemistry contribute 180 marks each. Students who master Biology can outscore Physics-heavy students significantly. That said, Physics cannot be ignored — even 5–10 marks difference in Physics can shift rank by thousands.
NEET-SS (Super Speciality) is for entrance into MCh / DM programmes (super-specialisations like Cardiology, Neurosurgery) after MD/MS. NEET-MDS is the post-graduation entrance for BDS graduates into MDS programmes. These are separate from NEET UG and come much later in the medical career path.
Coaching helps but is not mandatory. Many students crack NEET with 600+ scores through self-study using NCERT + reference books + PYQs + online test series. However, structured coaching provides mentorship, a competitive peer group and a curated study schedule, which helps many aspirants stay on track. Whether you join coaching or not, the core toolkit remains the same: NCERT + PYQs + mock tests + revision.