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Biological classification NEET PYQ is considered crucial aspect of NEET 2026 preparation as 2 to 5 questions are asked from this topics comprising plantae and animalia kingdom mainly. Students must prepare biological classification questions to score well in NEET 2026 exam.

Biological classification NEET PYQs are shared on this page. Every year, around 2 to 5 questions are asked from this topic in the NEET UG exam. Students must prepare biological classification questions to score well in the exam.

Biological classification NEET PYQ

Biological classification for NEET 2026 preparation

Biological classification NEET Previous year questions (PYQs) are one of the important components of exam preparation. Students preparing for the NEET UG exam should know how many questions are asked from biological classification topic every year. Once they have an idea about the questions, they make plan accordingly to score full marks from this segment of Biology.

Generally, around 2 to 5 questions are asked every year in NEET exam from biological classification. Find the NEET PYQs of Biological classification on this page. Also, download Biological Classification NEET PYQs PDF to perform well in NEET 2026 exam

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  • Biological Classification NEET PYQ
  • NEET Biological Classification Weightage 2026
  • Biological Classification NEET PYQ PDF Download
  • Biological Classification NEET Questions & Answers

Biological Classification NEET PYQ

Biological classification is the study of categorising living organisms on the basis of parameters, such as features, structural similarities, differences, etc. It comprises five-kingdom system, mainly Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia. The chapter helps students prepare each detail carefully so that there is no scope of losing marks from this section. Ideally, students should study five kingdom system in details and practice previous year questions on these topics. Questions are also asked from topics such as bacteria, virus, fungi and students are advised to study structural differences at cellular and functional level of these microorganisms.

Also Read: Plant Kingdom NEET PYQ with Answers: PDF Download

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the NEET cutoff score?
A: 

The NEET cut off score generally changes every year, based on the exam difficulty level. The NEET 2025 cut off score was reduced from that of 2024. Have a look at the cut off scores of NEET 2025 exam below-

Category

NEET 2025 Cutoff percentile

NEET 2025 Cutoff score

UR/EWS

50th

686-144

OBC, SC, ST

40th

143-113

UR/EWS-PwD

45th

143-127

OBC/SC/St-PwD

40th

126-113

Q:   What is the NEET counselling registration fee?
A: 

The NEET counselling registration fee varies for different candidate categories. For the AIQ seats and Central Universities, the fee for the General category candidates is INR 1,000 and for the SC, ST, OBC and PwD category candidates, the fee is INR 500. For participating in the NEET counselling process for Deemed Universities, the registration fee for all category candidates is INR 5,000. The registration fee is non-refundable. On the other hand, candidates will have to pay the tuition fee which is refundable. The amount for the General category candidates for the AIQ seats and Central Universities is INR 10,000. For the reserved category candidates, the amount is INR 5,000. For Deemed Universities, the tuition fee to be paid by all category candidates is INR 2,00,000. Those who would not be allotted a seat after the NEET counselling process will be refunded the tuition fee after the conclusion of the counselling rounds.

Q:   What is the cutoff for NEET?
A: 

The NEET 2026 cutoff is released along with the results. The NTA released the NEET UG cutoff marks based on the difficulty level. Till then, take a look at the NEET 2025 cutoff for reference. 

CategoryCut off percentileCut off marks
UR/EWS50th Percentile715–213
OBC40th Percentile212–177
SC40th Percentile212–177
ST40th Percentile212–177
SC/OBC - PwD40th percentile193 - 177
ST - PwD40th Percentile191 - 178

 

Q:   What is the mode of the NEET counselling process?
A: 

The NEET counselling process is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) primarily in online mode. All the steps of the counselling process, including the registration, release of seat matrix, choice filling and locking, and release of the seat allotment result. Only the last and final round, which is the institute reporting, has to be done in offline mode. Herein candidates who have been allotted seats have to visit the institutes for document verification and complete the admission process by paying the requisite fee amount. 

NEET Biological Classification Weightage 2026

Have a look at the weightage of topics from biological classification chapter below-

Topics

Number of questions

Weightage (in %)

Gymnospems

1

2

Bryophytes

3

6

Pteridophytes

1

2

Kingdom –Monerae

1

2

Chordarta

1

2

Amphibia

4

8

Pisces

1

2

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Biological Classification NEET PYQ PDF Download

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is NEET Answer Key 2026 by NTA Released?
A: 

The NEET final answer key 2026 has been released. Candidates can download the answer key PDF by reaching this page- NEET answer key 2026

Q:   How to Download NEET answer Key 2026?
A: 

Candidates can download NEET 2026 answer key using the process shared below-

  • Visit the official website- neet.nta.nic.in
  • Click on the provisional answer key link.
  • The NEET 2026 answer key PDF opens.
  • Download the PDF.
Q:   How many rounds are there in NEET UG Counselling?
A: 

The MCC conducts around 4 to 5 rounds for NEET UG Counselling process for MBBS, BDS, BHMS and other seats. The rounds of NEET counselling depends on seat matrix and number of vacant seats.

Q:   What factors determine NEET cutoff?
A: 

The factors that determine the NEET cutoff scores are-

  • Total number of appearing candidates
  • Difficulty level of the examination
  • Performance of the candidates
  • Number of seats available:

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