How it's calculated
Unattempted questions score zero. Fractions are kept exact and the total is rounded once, to two decimals.
Estimate only. Official results, marks and eligibility are decided by the National Testing Agency. Verify on the official website.
Worked example: NEET (UG) paper
Physics: 36 right, 4 wrong; Chemistry: 36 right, 4 wrong; Biology (Botany and Zoology): 72 right, 9 wrong. Total: 559 out of 720.
NEET (UG) 2026 exam pattern and marking
NEET (UG) paper
| Section | Questions | Marks each | Wrong answer | Max marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 45 | 4 | −1 | 180 |
| Chemistry | 45 | 4 | −1 | 180 |
| Biology (Botany and Zoology) | 90 | 4 | −1 | 360 |
180 compulsory questions in 180 minutes, pen and paper. Correct +4, incorrect -1, unanswered 0. If more than one option is correct, +4 to those who marked any correct option; if all options are correct, +4 to all who attempted; if a question is dropped or has no correct option, +4 to every candidate who appeared.
Using your score
- Count right and wrong answers from the official answer key for a reliable score.
- NEET (UG) is a single-shift pen-and-paper test. Percentiles are worked out from the marks on the all India common merit list.
Frequently asked questions
What is the negative marking in NEET (UG) 2026?
NEET (UG) paper: +4 for a right answer, −1 for a wrong one.
What are the total marks in NEET (UG) paper?
720 marks: Physics (45 questions), Chemistry (45 questions), Biology (Botany and Zoology) (90 questions).
Is an unattempted question marked negatively?
No. Only wrong answers carry a penalty. A question left blank scores zero.
How do I count my right and wrong answers?
Compare your responses with the official answer key published by the exam body. Count only the questions you marked: those matching the key are right, the rest are wrong.
Is there still an optional section in NEET?
No. The 2026 bulletin has 180 compulsory questions: 45 Physics, 45 Chemistry and 90 Biology (Botany and Zoology), in 180 minutes.
What is the NEET qualifying mark?
It is a percentile, not a fixed mark: 50th percentile for UR/EWS, 40th for SC, ST and OBC-NCL, and 45th for UR/EWS PwBD. In NEET (UG) 2026 that meant 213 marks for UR/EWS and 177 for SC, ST and OBC. The marks vs rank page has the full table.
Sources
- NTA: Information Bulletin, NEET (UG) 2026, Chapter 4 (examination scheme), National Testing Agency (NTA), Ministry of Education