The NEET 2025 exam was conducted on May 04, 2025, in 556 cities, out of which 552 are located in India and 12 are abroad. A total of approx. 23 lakh students registered for the exam, out of which it is expected that 20.8 lakh candidates have appeared for the exam. The NEET 2025 result including scorecard and merit list, is expected to be released by June 14, 2025. The result will be published on NTA official website i.e., neet.nta.nic.in.
Candidates who are expecting their result should get familiar with NEET marks with negative marking system. The total questions that are asked in the NEET exam is 180 and candidates are rewarded 4 marks for a correct answer. Thus the maximum marks that candidates can get in the NEET exam is 720. However, for every wrong answer given by candidates -1 mark is deducted. However for unattempted questions where students have neither given a wrong nor a right answer students get 0 marks.
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Section-wise Negative Marking in NEET 2025
The below table shows the marks that are allotted in different subjects including Physics, Chemistry and Biology ( Botany & Zoology). By following this marking scheme candidates can understand how they will be marked based on their answer.
| Subject | Total number of questions | Total Marks | Marks for Right Answers | Marks for Wrong Answers | Marks for Unattempted questions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 45 | 180 | + 4 mark | - 1 mark | 0 mark |
| Chemistry | 45 | 180 | + 4 mark | - 1 mark | 0 mark |
| Biology (Botany & Zoology) | 90 | 360 | + 4 mark | - 1 mark | 0 mark |
The important things to look here is that:
- Candidate score 4 marks for a correct answer
- 1 mark is deducted for every wrong answer
- If questions remain unattempted, candidates are given a 0 mark for the same.
How is NEET negative marking calculated?
Before making any strategy, candidates must learn how the NEET marks with negative marking system works, specifically they should get familiarized with the negative marking system. As per NEET exam pattern. Candidates need to answer 180 questions each of 4 marks. The subjects: chemistry and physics carry 180 marks each. It means that candidates can secure 180 marks in Chemistry and 180 marks in Physics if they answer all the questions in these subjects accurately. However the Biology subject carries a total of 360 marks. Candidates can secure a perfect score of 720 in NEET 2025 exam by providing accurate answers for all the questions for the 3 papers.
Steps to Calculate NEET Marks with Negative Marking:
- Multiply the total number of correct answers in each subject by 4.
- Count the number of wrong answers.
- Then arrive at the sum of the total correct answers and subtract it from the aggregate incorrect responses to know the final score in the exam.
The below formula can be used for calculating NEET exam score:
| (Correct Answer * 4) - (Wrong Answer * 1) + (Unattempt Question * 0) |
|---|
For example:
| Let’s Say Candidate answer: | Number of Question | Total Mark |
|---|---|---|
| Correct Answer | 120 | 120 *4 = 480 |
| Wrong Answer | 20 | 20 * (-1) = -20 |
| Unattempt Question | 40 | 40 * 0 = 0 |
| Total Mark : | 480 + (-20) + 0 = 460 |
Tips to Avoid Negative Marking in NEET 2025
Candidates should be aware that NEET marks with negative marking schemes play an important role for NEET 2025 results. Candidates should avoid negative marking in order to secure a high score in NEET results. They should follow the right strategy that can help them to secure maximum marks and help them to get admission to their dream college.
Some tips to follow to build the right strategy:
- Practice the previous year's paper before the exam to improve speed and accuracy.
- Stay calm and composed during the exam
- Go through the entire NEET question paper properly.
- Answer those questions that you are 100% confident about. If you are not sure, then skip those questions
- Avoid guesswork during the exam.
Ques. How many questions were asked in NEET 2025?
Ans. 180 questions were asked in NEET 2025, each carrying 4 marks.
Ques. How to calculate NEET marks with negative marking NEET 2025?
Ans. As per the NEET marking scheme, 4 marks are awarded for every correct answer, 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer, and no marks are given for unanswered questions.
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