NEET 2023 Question Paper

In NEET 2023, the total number of questions was 180, and the total marks were 720. The NEET exam consisted of 180 questions, each carrying 4 marks, with negative marking for incorrect answers. The paper was divided into physics, chemistry, and biology sections, each with 180 marks, with a total of 720 marks. 

• Total Marks: 720
• Number of Questions: 180
• Marks per Question: 4
• Sections: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
• Negative Marking: Yes, 1 mark deducted for each incorrect answer
• Exam Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes 

Subject-wise Marks Distribution:

• Physics: 180 marks
• Chemistry: 180 marks
• Biology: 360 marks (90 questions) 

NEET 2023 Question Paper with Solution

NEET 2023 Topic Weightage per Subject

In the NEET 2023 exam, biology (botany and zoology) typically had the highest weightage, with 360 marks out of 720. Physics and chemistry each accounted for 180 marks. Within biology, botany, and zoology, each contributed 45 questions and 180 marks. The distribution within chemistry and physics could vary, with some chapters carrying more weight than others. 

The points below represent the subject-wise weightage in more detail

1. Biology:

• Weightage: 50% (360 marks)
• Subsections: Botany (45 questions, 180 marks) and Zoology (45 questions, 180 marks)
• Important chapters: Genetics and Evolution, Human Physiology, and Ecology often receive significant attention.

2. Chemistry:

• Weightage: 25% (180 marks)
• Key Areas: Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry
• Important chapters: Chemical Bonding, Thermodynamics, and Coordination Compounds frequently appear.
• Inorganic Chemistry: 19 questions, Physical Chemistry: 16 questions

3. Physics:

• Weightage: 25% (180 marks)
• Key Areas: Mechanics, Modern Physics, Electrostatics, Optics, and Thermodynamics are crucial.
• Class XI and XII: Physics questions are generally drawn from both Class XI and XII. 

NEET 2023 Subject-wise Topic Weightage

The following table indicates the sections of the NEET exam pattern, NEET subject list, NEET subject-wise weightage, and the marks distribution.

NEET 2023 Subject-Wise Analysis

The subject-wise analysis is mentioned below.

Physics

• Difficulty: Moderate to difficult.
• 1. Section A: 24 easy, 9 medium, and 2 difficult questions.
  2. Section B: 8 easy, 3 medium, and 4 difficult questions.
  3. Key Topics: Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Optics.

Chemistry

• Difficulty: Chemistry was the toughest section.
• 1. Section A: 16 easy, 15 medium, and 4 difficult questions.
  2. Section B: 4 easy, 7 medium, and 4 difficult questions.
  3. Key Topics: Organic Chemistry (reactions), Inorganic (Periodic Table), and Physical (Thermodynamics).

Biology

• Difficulty: Easiest section (NCERT-based).
• 1. Botany: 50 questions on topics like plant physiology, genetics, and ecology.
  2. Zoology: 50 questions on human physiology, reproduction, and evolution.
  3. Section A: Majority easy to moderate; Section B had more challenging application-based questions.

NEET 2023 Exam: Application Process

• Step 1 - Registration: Visit the official NEET website and register with all the required details
• Step 2 -  Filling the Application Form: Fill out the mandatory details
• Step 3 - Document Upload: Scan required documents like a passport-size photo, signature, and other relevant certificates, and upload them.
• Step 4 - Payment of Application Fee: Select the payment method and upload it. 
• Step 5 - Submission and Printing: Submit the application form online. 

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Conclusion

The NEET 2023 exam was held on May 7, 2023, and the result was declared on June 13, 2023, by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The NEET 2023 question paper was generally considered moderate to difficult, with physics being relatively easier compared to chemistry. Biology, particularly zoology, was also seen as easy to moderate. The chemistry paper was rated as the most challenging. The questions were generally from NCERT, with a good mix of factual and conceptual questions.