NEET Negative Marking Scheme 2026: How to Calculate Marks & Tips to avoid it
National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test 2026 ( NEET )
NEET 2026 Application Refund Last Date
22 May '26 - 22 Jun '26
NEET 2026 exam carries negative marking for wrong answers. As per the NEET marking scheme 2026, 4 marks are awarded for each correct answer and 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer. Check NEET negative marking, tips to avoid it in exam and know how to calculate NEET marks.
NEET Negative Marking Scheme 2026
The NTA NEET UG is a national-level exam conducted for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, and other programs. The NEET UG question paper carries 180 questions and each question carries 4 marks. The exam carries a total 720 marks and there is negative marking for wrong answers. The National Testing Agency conducted NEET 2026 on May 3, 2026.
The NEET preparation 2026 plays a major role in avoiding negative marking in NEET 2026. Check the page to know about NEET 2026 marking scheme, negative marking, how to avoid negative marking and how to calculate marks.
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- NEET Negative Marking Scheme 2026: Highlights
- How to Calculate NEET Marks with Negative Marking?
- NEET Marking Scheme 2026: Subject-Wise Distribution
- How to Avoid Negative Marking in NEET 2026?
NEET Negative Marking Scheme 2026: Highlights
Have a look at the highlights of the NEET negative marking scheme based on the NEET exam pattern 2026 below-
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Total Questions |
180 |
| 720 |
|
| NEET Marking Scheme for Each Correct Answer |
+4 |
| NEET Negative Marking for Each Incorrect Answer |
-1 |
| NEET Marks for unattempted questions |
0 |
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Commonly asked questions
The NEET UG exam comprises Physics, Chemistry and Biology sections. There are a total 180 questions in the exam. The exam carries 720 marks. The section wise-wightage of these three sections is shared below-
NEET Physics- 45 questions (180 marks)
NEET Chemistry- 45 questions (180 marks)
NEET Biology (Botany & Zoology)- 90 questions (360 marks)
Candidates need to obtain the NEET exam pass marks to clear the exam. The minimum NEET cutoff percentile that candidates must obtain is shared below-
Category | NEET Cut off percentile |
|---|---|
UR/EWS | 50th |
OBC, SC, ST | 40th |
UR/EWS-PwD | 45th |
OBC/SC/St-PwD | 40th |
The NEET exam contains questions from Physics, Chemistry and Biology. As per the analysis of NEET question papers and feedback shared by candidates, the NEET Physics section as the difficult among the three.
Which is the most repeated question in NEET Biology?
There are various topics or questions which have been repeated the most in NEET Biology section. Have a look at the NEET Biology most repeated questions in past few years below-
- Respiratory system
- Digestive enzymes & hormones
- Sliding filaments theory
- Mendelian crosses
- Genetic disorders (Turner, Down, Klinefelter)
- Photosynthesis
- Food chains and ecological pyramids
- Cell organelles and functions
How to Calculate NEET Marks with Negative Marking?
As per the scheme, the NEET 2026 carries a total 720 marks. There are 180 questions in the exam and each is of four marks. For each correct answer, candidates get four marks and for each wrong answer, one mark gets deducted. Candidates can use this scheme to calculate the expected raw scores based on the NEET answer key 2026. Have a look at the process to calculate NEET 2026 marks with negative marking using the answer key-
- Tally the answers of your NEET OMR sheet with official answer key and count all the correct answers.
- Multiply the number of correct answers by 4.
- Now, count all the incorrect answers and multiply that number by 1
- Subtract the second number from the first and you get the NEET total marks.
Also Read: NEET Last 10 Years Question Papers with Solutions
NEET Marking Scheme 2026: Subject-Wise Distribution
The NEET UG 2026 exam is conducted offline in pen and paper mode. The exam comprises three subjects- Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany & Zoology). The questions are asked as per the prescribed NEET syllabus 2026. Have a look at the NEET marks distribution for these subjects below-
| Subject |
Number of Questions |
Marks Distribution |
|---|---|---|
| Physics |
45 |
180 |
| Chemistry |
45 |
180 |
| Botany |
45 |
180 |
| Zoology |
45 |
180 |
| Total |
180 |
720 |
Also Read: How to prepare for NEET 2026 in 10 days?
Commonly asked questions
Students can obtain over 170 scores in NEET Physics with strategic preparation. Hard work along with smart work can help students score good marks in NEET UG exam. Use the given tips to perform well in NEET Physics section-
- Make a strict study schedule.
- Cover syllabus through best books.
- Understand the chapter-wise weightage.
- Prepare formula sheets and notes for quick revision.
- Practice with question papers and mock tests.
- Regular revision.
The 80/20 rule in NEET is applible in case when candidates have limited time to study for the exam. The rule implies rather than covering the entire syllabus, candidates should focus on 20% of the high-value topics that are likely to form about 80% of the NEET question paper.
No, marks are not deducted for unanswered questions in NEET. However, the NTA applies negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer in the NEET UG examination.
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How to Avoid Negative Marking in NEET 2026?
Now that you know the NEET negative marking and its impact on scores, you must answer the questions carefully during the exam. Have a look at how students can avoid negative marking in the NEET exam below.
- Read the NEET question paper carefully and understand what the question asks.
- Check the given options and use logic while answering.
- Avoid guesswork and answer the question with accuracy.
- Time management is the key.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
The NTA has not released the NEET 2027 exam date yet. However, the NEET UG 2027 exam is likely to be held on May 2, that is, the first Sunday of the month, the trend followed by NTA in previous years.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
Depending upon your quota
If you're a ST candidate then there is a chances but for gen or obc it's not easy
C
Beginner-Level 1
Answered 4 days ago
Candidates can check below the application fee of NEET UG and NEET PG:
NEET UG application fee:
- General/NRI: INR 1,700
- General-EWS/OBC-NCL: INR 1,600
- SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender: INR 1,000
- Foreign Nationals/Outside India: INR 9,500
NEET PG application fee:
- General and OBC: INR 3,500
- SC/ST/PWD/Physically Handica
R
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
No, Punjabi University, Patiala are not decided based on NEET-UG score. Punjabi University, Patiala has only mentioned accepting scores of its ownin-house entrance exam to select candidates for BPharm courses.
Thus, candidates with a valid NEET-UG score will still need to appear in this entrance exam
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
The NTA will conduct the re NEET 2026 on June 21, 2026. The re exam will be held from 2.00 to 5.15 pm. Candidates who took NEET UG 2026 registration can appear for the re exam.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
Candidates can calculate NEET scores 2026 using the provisional answer key through the process shared below-
- Know the number of correct answers and incorrect answers.
- Multiply the correct answers by 4.
- Deduct 1 mark for each wrong answer.
- You get the total NEET scores.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
The Re NEET answer key 2026 will be released soon after the exam. As seen in May 3 exam when the provisional answer key was displayed on May 6, the NEET 21 June answer key will be released by June 24, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 5 days ago
Yes, you could get to study MBBS at Sharda University with a rank of 60,000 if you belong to the General HS category. For this category, the overall MBBS course cutoff ranged from 86482 to 313983. Hence, with a rank of 60,000, admission might be possible at this university.
Note: The cutoff for othe
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
Sharda University NEET cutoff 2025 was published for admission to the MBBS and BDS courses for the Home State quota category. The cutoff was released in the form of opening and closing ranks.
For the General HS category, the last round cutoff for the BDS and MBBS courses was 80896 and 313983, respec
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
To get into Sharda University for the MBBS and BDS courses, students have to appear in the NEET UG entrance exam and then in the UP NEET counselling process. To qualify for the exam, students have to get at least 55% in 10+2. So yes, with a 70% percentile in class 12, you are eligible to sit for the
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Contributor-Level 10
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