Verified NEET Question Papers (NTA)
VerifiedThese papers are published by the NTA and hosted directly on official NTA websites (neet.nta.nic.in / nta.ac.in). Click Download on any paper to open the full question booklet.
| # | Paper | Source | Download |
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| 1 | NEET 2023 Question Paper — 7 May 2023 (Code F3) | Verified | Download PDF |
| 2 | NEET 2021 Question Paper — 12 September 2021 (Code P3) | Verified | Download PDF |
| 3 | NEET 2020 Question Paper — 13 September 2020 (English Set E1) | Verified | Download PDF |
Custom NEET Question Papers
CustomThe NTA keeps the 2024 & 2025 question papers behind its candidate login, so these are the same official NTA papers sourced from a verified re-hoster and clearly labelled as Custom. They are identical in content to the actual exam papers.
| # | Paper | Source | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NEET 2025 Question Paper — 4 May 2025 (Code 45) | Custom | Download PDF |
| 2 | NEET 2024 Question Paper — 5 May 2024 (Code Q5) | Custom | Download PDF |
About NEET (UG) Examination
Everything you need to know about the national medical entrance exam at a glance.
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) — NEET (UG) is the single entrance examination for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS and other undergraduate medical courses across India. It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for the National Medical Commission (NMC). With lakhs of aspirants appearing every year, solving the actual previous year papers is the most reliable way to understand the real exam.
| Examination Name | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) — NEET (UG) |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India |
| Mode of Exam | Pen & Paper — OMR based (single shift, offline) |
| Sections | Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology (Biology split into Botany + Zoology) |
| Total Questions | 180 questions (45 per section); 50 per subject incl. optional Section B in latest pattern |
| Total Marks & Duration | 720 Marks • 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
| Marking Scheme | +4 for correct, −1 for incorrect |
| Mediums | English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Punjabi, Malayalam |
NEET (UG) Exam Pattern
The exam is an offline, OMR-based test of 3 hours with 180 questions for 720 marks. There is negative marking — +4 for correct, −1 for incorrect.
Physics
Chemistry
Botany
Zoology
Total: 180 questions • 720 marks • 3 hours. Answer on the OMR sheet with a blue/black ball point pen only.
How to Download NEET Question Paper
Follow these simple steps to get the paper of any year and use it the right way.
Visit the previous year papers section on Target Exams and choose the year you want to practise.
Register free (or log in) — a one-time step that unlocks all 5 papers instantly.
Click the Download PDF button — the question paper opens in your browser.
Save the file and attempt the full paper within the three-hour limit, exactly like the real exam.
Mark answers on paper and track your score shift by shift to monitor improvement.
Advantages of Solving NEET Previous Year Papers
Here is how practising these verified papers helps you score higher in NEET.
Understand the Exam
Real NTA papers reveal the exact format, difficulty level and question style — so you know precisely what to expect.
Know the Weightage
You learn how marks are distributed across subjects and chapters, helping you prioritise study time.
Spot Repeated Topics
Identify high-weightage and frequently repeated concepts by solving several years of papers.
Pinpoint Weak Areas
Find the topics you struggle with and strengthen them before the actual test.
Improve Speed & Accuracy
Practising under timed conditions builds the speed you need for 180 questions in 3 hours.
Master Negative Marking
Get comfortable with the +4/−1 marking so you guess smartly and never lose marks carelessly.
Tips for Solving NEET Previous Year Papers
Use these simple tips to get the maximum benefit from every paper.
- Start with recent papers: Begin with 2025 and work backwards — this keeps your practice relevant to the current pattern.
- Set a timer: Simulate real exam conditions by timing yourself for exactly 3 hours.
- Practise the marking discipline: With −1 for wrong MCQs, only guess when you can eliminate at least two options.
- Attempt every section: Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology all carry equal weight — do not skip any.
- Review specific concepts: Use the papers to find weak areas, then revisit NCERT textbooks to strengthen them.
- Track your progress: Compare your score across years and monitor improvement over time.
FAQs — NEET Previous Year Question Paper
Need answers? Find them here.
How many questions are there in the NEET (UG) paper?
The NEET (UG) paper has 180 questions — 45 each in Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology — for 720 marks. In the latest pattern each subject also has an optional Section B (attempt any 10 of 15).
What is the marking scheme in NEET?
Each correct answer gives +4 marks and each incorrect answer gives −1 mark. Unanswered questions get 0.
What is the duration of the NEET exam?
The exam is of 3 hours (180 minutes). Divyang candidates get extra time as per NMC norms.
How do previous year papers help in NEET preparation?
Solving real NTA papers familiarises you with the exact difficulty level, chapter-wise weightage and the speed needed to attempt 180 questions in 3 hours.
What is the difference between Verified and Custom papers on this page?
Verified papers are the NTA-published question papers hosted directly on NTA websites. Custom papers are the same NTA question papers (freely published by NTA) sourced from a verified re-hoster — clearly labelled for transparency.
Are the papers available for free?
Yes — all previous year papers can be downloaded free after a quick student registration on Target Exams.
Start Practising the Real Papers
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