NEET 2024 Paper Analysis (Available); Check Difficulty Level of Question Paper and Exam Review
National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test 2025 ( NEET )
Counselling - 30 Sep '25 - 16 Oct '25
NEET 2024 exam has been conducted on Sunday, May 5, 2024, from 2 PM to 5.20 PM. According to the NEET 2024 analysis, exam review by experts and candidates, the NEET 2024 difficulty level was moderate to difficult. Get the detailed section-wise analysis and student reactions here.
NEET 2024 Analysis
NEET 2024 Paper Analysis: The NEET 2024 exam has been conducted on May 5, 2024, from 2 PM to 5.20 PM. According to the NEET 2024 paper analysis and exam review from students, the NEET 2024 difficulty level was moderate to difficult.
Explore colleges based on NEET
Want better recommendations?
There is a 90% more chance of getting best college recommendations by sharing preferences.
- Chat with our counselor
- Get your personalised list of colleges & exams matching your preferences
Physics and Chemistry sections were of moderate to tough level of difficulty. Biology was the easiest section. According to experts, the NEET 2024 paper level was easier than last year. Hence, the expected NEET 2024 cutoff will be higher than last year. This article of Shiksha brings the in-depth NEET 2024 exam analysis in terms of NEET 2024 paper level, section-wise analysis, important topics and expected cutoff.
Maths is not compulsory for NEET. You have numerical in Physics but you do not required Maths in Class 11 and Class 12 to solve those. If you studied Maths in class 10, then you can solve the numericals in Physics. Since NEET has Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects, it would be advantageous for you if you are a PCB student. Moreover, in case a candidate has studied PCM and not Biology, even as an additional subject, then he/she will not be eligible to appear for NEET exam. Hence, Maths is not compulsory, rather not required for NEET. But having basic mathematical knowledge and skills would be an added advantage.
Also Read: NEET 2024 Answer Key Live
Watch NEET 2024 Live Analysis by Shiksha.com experts here. Subscribe to the Shiksha YouTube channel to join and participate in the session.
- NEET 2024 Exam Pattern
- NEET 2024 Paper Analysis
- NEET 2024 Exam Review and Student Reactions
NEET 2024 Exam Pattern
The following table brings the detailed NEET 2024 exam pattern and structure.
Explore more Medicine & Health Sciences exams with upcoming dates
14 Nov '24 - 15 Oct '25
18 Oct '25
1 Jan '26
1 Jan '26 - 31 Jan '26
28 Feb '26
| Sections |
Number of Questions |
Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics Section A |
35 |
140 |
| Physics Section B |
15 |
40 |
| Chemistry Section A |
35 |
140 |
| Chemistry Section B |
15 |
40 |
| Botany Section A |
35 |
140 |
| Botany Section B |
15 |
40 |
| Zoology Section A |
35 |
140 |
| Zoology Section B |
15 |
40 |
Now let us take a look at the detailed section-wise NEET 2024 paper review.
NEET 2024 Paper Analysis
According to experts and candidates, the NEET 2024 paper level was moderate to tough. The NEET 2024 question paper analysis stated that there were no surprise elements and the question types were on the expected lines, similar to last year. The NEET 2024 question paper was based on the new or revised NEET 2024 syllabus. The weightage of Class 11 and 12 NEET syllabus was approximately 45:55.
Now let us take a look at the subject-wise NEET 2024 paper review.
NEET 2024 Analysis for Physics
The Physics section of NEET 2024 was the most difficult section. It comprised 45 questions and was dominated by questions from Electricity, Modern Physics and Mechanics together comprised 65 per cent of the Physics section. The questions were mostly formula-based. According to Anil Ahlawat, CEO, MTG Learning, this year, the Physics section consisted mainly of numerical problems that required a strong understanding of concepts and calculation skills. Questions covered a broad range of topics, with a notable emphasis on Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Optics and Modern Physics. The exam included direct MCQs, match the column, assertion and reasoning, and statement-based questions. Notably, 30 per cent of the questions were numerical based. The section covered the majority of the topics from the NEET syllabus and was NCERT-based.
I will not say, it is impossible. It is possible, but you have work very hard and must give your 200% effort to crack these competitive exams. In my opinion, it is better to take coaching for NEET exam. Coaching makes your exam preparation easier. Sometimes, if you get lots of doubt then you can get it cleared by your tutor who has got the subject knowledge.
Students get individual attention at coaching institutes and they focus on learning and development of students as per their requirement. Coaching centers also teach you a lot of tips, tricks and time management that help you to crack NEET exam. But, you have to be careful in choosing a right and resourceful coaching center, as there are many fraud coaching centers that works for money and not for delivering knowledge to the students.
NEET 2024 Analysis for Chemistry
The difficulty level of this section was easy to moderate. "The Chemistry section was a balanced mix of physical, organic, and inorganic chemistry. The questions ranged from straightforward factual questions based on direct concepts from the NCERT textbooks to more application-based questions. The highest weightage was given to 'Organic Chemistry: Some Basic Principles and Techniques. Out of 45 questions, nine were numerical-based, seven involved matching the following, and five were statement-based," said Ahlawat.
NEET 2024 Analysis for Biology
The Biology section was the easiest section in the question paper for NEET 2024. This section comprised 90 questions, which was segregated into questions from Botany and Zoology. The experts stated that the Botany section was tougher than that of the Zoology section. On the other hand, the Zoology section was mostly asked from the Class 12 syllabus. Maximum questions were asked from the Human Physiology topic and the Ecology section had the lowest weightage.
The Zoology section of NEET 2024 was easy to moderate. Nearly 30 per cent of the questions can be considered difficult. This section was mainly dominated by questions from Animal Husbandry, Biotechnology, Human Reproduction and Biomolecules. The Botany section of NEET 2024 was comparatively tougher than the Zoology section. Nearly 30 per cent of the questions can be considered easy. This section was mainly dominated by questions from Genetics, cell and cell cycle, diversity of life and structural organisation of plants.
Ahlawat said, "The questions spanned both Botany and Zoology, with an emphasis on Human Physiology, Genetics, and Plant Physiology. Unlike previous years, this year's question papers featured 6 figure-based and three direction-based questions, along with 30 'match the following' and 17 statement-based questions. As 30 per cent of the questions were of the 'match the following' type, some students found the paper a bit lengthy."
NEET 2024 Exam Review and Student Reactions
According to the NEET 2024 exam review by students, the exam was termed as easy to moderate. The majority of the students found Botany and Chemistry to be the toughest with Physics to be the easy section followed by Chemistry. Biology (Botany) though carried the highest weightage, had the toughest questions.
NEET 2024 answer keys are being released by top coaching institutes. NTA will release provisional answer keys for NEET 2024 in the first week of June 2024. The final answer keys will be released along with the NEET 2024 result on June 14.
Read More:
News & Updates
Explore Other Exams
Jun '20 | AIIMS MBBS 2020 Results |
May '20 | AIIMS MBBS 2020 Exam |
Jun '20 | JIPMER 2020 exam (tentative) |
Nov '25 | FMGE 2025 Registration Decembe... |
13 Aug '25 | FMGE 2025 June Session Result |
Jan '26 | OJEE 2026 registrations |
Mar '26 | OJEE 2026: Last date of fee pa... |
Jul '22 | DAVV CET 2022 Registration |
14 Jul '25 | PU CET (UG) 2025 Display of Te... |
Jun '25 | PU CET (UG) 2025 Admission For... |
Jan '26 | NTA CMAT 2026 Exam Date |
Jan '26 | NTA JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Se... |
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
PGIMER does not accept the NEET UG score. You need to appear in the PGIMER BSc Nursing exam separately for the BSc Nursing program. To appear in this examination, students must have completed the Class 12 examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English subjects. A separate counseling will
P
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
For admission to BAMS at Taranath Government Ayurveda Medical College, you will generally need documents such as your NEET 2025 Scorecard, Class 12 mark sheets and certificate, Class 10 mark sheet, caste certificate (if applicable), domicile/nationality certificate, and passport-sized photographs. T
Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
For biology students in India, there are many high-salary career options available even without taking the NEET exam, such as:
- Biotechnology
- Forensic Sciences
- Biomedical Engineering
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma)
- B.Sc Nursing
- Medical Laboratory Technology (BMLT)
- Optometry (B.Optom)
- Food Technology/Food Sci
J
Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
No, NEET is not compulsory to pursue medicine courses abroad. However, students who wish to return to India to practice medicine after completing their studies abroad need to have cleared the NEET exam.
A
Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
When we talk about the paramedical courses which do not require you to sit for NEET exam then we have options like :
- Medical Lab Technology (MLT)
- Radiology and Imaging Technology
- Physiotherapy (BPT)
- Operation Theatre Technology
- Anesthesia Technology
- Optometry
- Dialysis Technology
- Nutrition and Dietetics
D
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The "best" course for PCB or PCMB students after 12th depends on their personal interests and career aspirations. Here are some of the best course options for those interested in the healthcare fields after 12th (without becoming a doctor):
- BSc in Biotechnology
- BSc in Microbiology
- BSc in Nursing
- BSc in
P
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, NEET-UG is mandatory for admission to the MBBS course at NTRUHS. The full form of NEET is National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). This is the only entrance exam for admission to MBBS courses offered in India. The exam is conducted once a year in offline mode. Further, applicants who secu
R
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, applicants can get admission to the NTRUHS BSc course without NEET. As per the information available on the official website, admission to the BSc course is based on merit/ Andhra Pradesh EAMCET/ APNCET scores. Moreover, there is a possibility that some of the affiliated colleges of NTRUHS acc
K
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, to take admission in Sai Tirupati University for the MBBS course the NEET UG exam is compulsory. Candidates must appear for this exam and achieve a valid aggregate in the same to take admission in the MBBS course at Sai Tirupati University. Additionally, they must ensure fulfilling the eligibil
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The application fee ranges from INR 500 to INR 5,500. Students can check the table below to know the Karnataka NEET UG Counselling application fee:
Category | Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
NRI/OCI/PIO/Foreign nationals | 5,500/- |
General/2A/2B/3A/3B | 2,500/- |
SC/ST/Cat-I/PWD | 500/- |
S
Contributor-Level 10