For aspiring medical students gearing up for the NEET-UG 2024 exam, it's crucial to have a clear understanding of the paper pattern and marking scheme. Here's a breakdown of what to expect:

Exam Details:

Date and Time: The NEET-UG 2024 exam will be held on May 5, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 5:20 PM.

Centres: The exam will take place in 557 cities across India and 14 cities outside the country.

Subjects: The exam covers four subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology.

Paper Pattern:

Each subject consists of two sections: Section A and Section B.

Section A: This section contains 35 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).

Section B: Here, students have a choice to attempt any 10 questions out of 15.

Students must carefully choose the questions they attempt in Section B, as only the first 10 will be considered for evaluation.

Marking Scheme:

Section A (MCQs):

Four marks are awarded for every correct answer or the most appropriate answer.

There is a negative marking of one mark for every incorrect answer.

No marks are awarded or deducted for unanswered questions.

In case of multiple correct options, four marks are awarded only to those who have marked any of the correct options.

Section B (MCQs with Choice):

Four marks are awarded for every correct answer.

There is a negative marking of one mark for every incorrect answer.

No marks are awarded or deducted for unanswered questions.

In case of multiple correct options, four marks are awarded to those who have marked any of the correct options.

If a question is found to be incorrect or dropped, four marks are awarded to all candidates who have attempted the question.

Important Advice:

Candidates are advised to calculate with the constants given in the questions, if any.

With a clear understanding of the exam structure and marking scheme, students can approach the NEET-UG 2024 exam confidently and effectively. Good luck to all the aspiring doctors!