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NEET Paper Analysis
2024 · 2025 · 2026 · RE-NEET 2026
Difficulty levels, chapter-wise weightage, student reactions, expected cutoffs and subject-wise expert insights — all in one place.
🟣 NEET 2024
🔵 NEET 2025
🟢 NEET 2026
🔴 RE-NEET 2026
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NEET Paper Analysis
2024 to RE-NEET 2026
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🟣NEET 2024Easy–Moderate
🔵NEET 2025Moderate
🟢NEET 2026Easy–Moderate
🔴RE-NEET 2026Moderate
2024
May 5, 2024
NEET 2024 Paper Analysis — Easy to Moderate
Conducted on May 5, 2024, NEET 2024 was a pen-and-paper exam testing 180 questions across Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The overall paper was rated Easy to Moderate by students and experts. Biology was the biggest scoring opportunity — almost entirely NCERT-based with only one out-of-syllabus question. Physics was moderate and slightly lengthy; Chemistry was calculation-heavy.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | May 5, 2024 |
| Mode | Pen & Paper (Offline) |
| Total Questions | 180 (Physics 45 + Chemistry 45 + Biology 90) |
| Total Marks | 720 marks (+4 correct / −1 incorrect) |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Overall Difficulty | Easy to Moderate |
| Toughest Section | Physics (Section A) |
| Easiest Section | Biology (95%+ NCERT) |
Difficulty Level Distribution
~40%
Easy
Direct NCERT recall
~42%
Moderate
Application based
~18%
Difficult
Multi-concept numericals
Subject-Wise Analysis
Physics
Moderate- Section A: Moderate, lengthy and conceptual
- Section B: Easy, student-friendly
- Higher number of conceptual questions than usual
- Strong focus on Mechanics, Electrostatics
- Multi-step numericals required careful time management
Chemistry
Moderate- Physical Chemistry was calculation-heavy
- More calculations than usual — time-consuming
- Inorganic followed standard NCERT pattern
- Organic was straightforward
- Overall: Balanced but demanding numericals
Biology
Easy- Very easy for well-prepared students
- Almost entirely NCERT-based
- Only ONE question outside NCERT syllabus
- Predictable and straightforward
- High-scoring section for serious aspirants
Key Takeaways — NEET 2024
Biology was the star section — almost 100% NCERT, ideal for NEET preparation strategy focused on textbook mastery.
Physics Section A was moderately difficult and lengthier than expected, requiring strong conceptual clarity.
Physical Chemistry demanded more calculations than previous years — time management was critical.
Overall verdict: A fair paper testing depth of knowledge — students with thorough NCERT preparation had a clear advantage.
2025
May 4, 2025
NEET 2025 Paper Analysis — Moderate
Conducted on May 4, 2025 from 2 PM to 5 PM. A major pattern change — Section B was removed, making all 180 questions compulsory. Physics was the most challenging subject. Chemistry and Biology were reported lengthy and time-consuming. Overall difficulty: Balanced Moderate with about 28% tough questions.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | May 4, 2025 · 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Key Pattern Change | Section B removed — all 180 questions compulsory |
| Total Questions | 180 (Physics 45 + Chemistry 45 + Biology 90) |
| Total Marks | 720 marks (+4 correct / −1 incorrect) |
| Overall Difficulty | Moderate |
| Toughest Section | Physics |
| Lengthiest Sections | Chemistry & Biology |
Difficulty Level Distribution
33.3%
Easy
~60 questions
38.3%
Moderate
~69 questions
28.3%
Difficult
~51 questions
Subject-Wise Analysis
Physics
Most Difficult- Toughest section in NEET 2025
- High difficulty and lengthy numerical problems
- Conceptual + calculation-heavy questions
- Mechanics, Modern Physics, Electrostatics heavy
- Required strong problem-solving under time pressure
Chemistry
Moderate · Lengthy- Moderately difficult but very time-consuming
- Organic Chemistry dominant weightage
- Good mix of theory and application
- Students found it lengthy in the new no-choice format
- Coordination Compounds and d-block featured prominently
Biology
Moderate · Lengthy- Lengthy with no optional questions in 2025
- NCERT-based but more application-level questions
- Genetics and Reproduction heavily tested
- Human Physiology remained a high-weightage chapter
- Required careful reading and time management
Key Takeaways — NEET 2025
Biggest change: Section B removed — all 180 questions are compulsory. Complete syllabus coverage became non-negotiable.
Physics was the toughest — demanding both deep conceptual understanding and strong calculation speed.
28.3% difficult questions — the highest proportion in recent years, making it tougher than 2024 overall.
Lesson for 2026 aspirants: No selective study — the removal of optional questions means every chapter counts equally.
2026
May 3, 2026
NEET 2026 Paper Analysis — Easy to Moderate
Conducted on May 3, 2026 (Sunday) from 2 PM to 5 PM. About 22.79 lakh candidates registered. The overall paper was rated Easy to Moderate — 79% of students found it on the easier side of moderate. Biology was high-scoring, Chemistry was easy-moderate, and Physics was the most challenging section.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | May 3, 2026 (Sunday) · 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Candidates Registered | ~22.79 Lakh |
| Total Questions | 180 (Physics 45 + Chemistry 45 + Biology 90) |
| Total Marks | 720 marks (+4 correct / −1 incorrect) |
| Overall Difficulty | Easy to Moderate |
| Toughest Section | Physics (lengthy with numericals) |
| High-Scoring Section | Biology |
| Good Attempt (Target) | 160–170 questions at ~85% accuracy |
Student Reaction — Difficulty Distribution
79%
Easy-Moderate
Students' assessment
18–19%
Moderate
Balanced paper
2–3%
Difficult
Very few found it tough
Subject-Wise Analysis
Physics
Moderately Difficult- Moderately difficult and lengthy overall
- 35+ questions rated easy/conceptual
- 12–15 questions were lengthy multi-step numericals
- Key chapters: Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Modern Physics
- Application-based & conceptual question format
Chemistry
Easy–Moderate- Easy to moderately difficult overall
- Balanced theory and numerical questions
- Large portion from Physical Chemistry (NCERT)
- Organic and Inorganic: well-balanced
- Overall manageable for well-prepared students
Biology
Easy to Moderate- High-scoring section — biggest advantage in NEET 2026
- Most questions directly from NCERT textbooks
- Easy to moderately difficult overall
- Genetics, Reproduction, Human Physiology high-weightage
- Students with NCERT mastery could score 300+ in Biology
Expected Cutoff Marks — NEET 2026
Out of 720| Category | Expected Cutoff |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 630 |
| General EWS | 630 |
| OBC | 630 |
| SC | 530 |
| ST | 505 |
Key Takeaways — NEET 2026
79% of students rated the paper as easy to moderate — the most accessible NEET paper in recent years.
Physics remained toughest with 12–15 lengthy calculation-based questions requiring multi-step solving.
Biology dominance: NCERT mastery directly translated to high scores — the paper rewarded disciplined preparation.
Expected General cutoff: 630/720 — similar to 2025 trend, reflecting the balanced difficulty of the paper.
RE-NEET
2026 · Code 60
RE-NEET 2026 Paper Analysis — Code 60
Jupiter Academy's expert faculty conducted a complete analysis of the RE-NEET 2026 question paper Test Booklet Code 60. The paper had 180 questions across PCB, with Biology being easy to moderate and NCERT-dominant, Chemistry moderate with Organic emphasis, and Physics moderate to tough with calculation-heavy questions. A well-prepared student could realistically target 620–680 marks.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Paper Code | Test Booklet Code 60 |
| Total Questions | 180 (Physics 45 + Chemistry 45 + Biology 90) |
| Total Marks | 720 marks (+4 correct / −1 incorrect) |
| Overall Difficulty | Moderate |
| Toughest Section | Physics (Moderate to Tough) |
| Easiest Section | Biology (Easy to Moderate, 95% NCERT) |
| Target Score (Well-Prepared) | 620 – 680 marks |
Overall Difficulty Distribution
~95
Easy Questions
NCERT direct
~60
Moderate Questions
Application-based
~25
Difficult Questions
Advanced / Tricky
Subject-Wise Analysis
Physics (45 Qs)
Moderate to Tough- Class 11: 24 Qs (~53%) · Class 12: 21 Qs (~47%)
- NCERT Direct ~70%, Application ~20%, Beyond NCERT ~10%
- Calculation-oriented numericals in Mechanics, Fluids, EMI
- High weightage: Electrostatics, Fluids, Dual Nature (3 Qs each)
- ~18–20 numerical questions, ~25–27 conceptual questions
Chemistry (45 Qs)
Moderate- Organic: 22 Qs (49%) · Inorganic: 16 Qs (36%) · Physical: 7 Qs (15%)
- NCERT Direct ~80%, Application ~15%, Beyond NCERT ~5%
- Top chapters: Coordination Compounds (4), d&f Block (4), GOC (4)
- Organic Chemistry-heavy — highest single unit weightage
Biology (90 Qs)
Easy to Moderate- NCERT Coverage ~95% — strongest scoring section
- Human Physiology: 10 Qs (highest single chapter)
- Genetics: 5 Qs · Sexual Reproduction: 4 Qs · Mol. Basis: 4 Qs
- Botany: 45 Qs · Zoology: 45 Qs
- Easy to Moderate — NCERT mastery = maximum Biology marks
Subject-wise NCERT Coverage — RE-NEET 2026
| Subject | NCERT Coverage | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | Easy–Moderate | |
| Chemistry | Moderate | |
| Physics | Moderate–Tough |
Top 10 High-Weightage Chapters — RE-NEET 2026 Code 60
Full Paper| # | Chapter | Subject | Qs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Human Physiology | Zoology | 10 |
| 2 | Genetics & Evolution | Botany | 5 |
| 3 | Coordination Compounds | Chemistry | 4 |
| 4 | d & f Block Elements | Chemistry | 4 |
| 5 | General Organic Chemistry | Chemistry | 4 |
| 6 | Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants | Botany | 4 |
| 7 | Molecular Basis of Inheritance | Botany | 4 |
| 8 | Electrostatic Potential & Capacitance | Physics | 3 |
| 9 | Mechanical Properties of Fluids | Physics | 3 |
| 10 | Dual Nature of Radiation & Matter | Physics | 3 |
Key Takeaways — RE-NEET 2026
Biology 95% NCERT — pure NCERT mastery gives the highest return on investment in RE-NEET 2026.
Organic Chemistry dominated with 22 of 45 Chemistry questions — highest single unit across the entire paper after Human Physiology.
Physics was toughest — only 70% NCERT coverage with 10% beyond-NCERT content requiring advanced numerical skills.
Target score for well-prepared students: 620–680 marks — achievable with Biology 300+ and Chemistry 140+ and Physics 130+.
Download: RE-NEET 2026 Answer Key Code 60 PDF ↗
Cross-Year Comparison
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| Parameter | NEET 2024 | NEET 2025 | NEET 2026 | RE-NEET 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam Date | May 5, 2024 | May 4, 2025 | May 3, 2026 | Jun 2026 |
| Overall Difficulty | Easy–Moderate | Moderate | Easy–Moderate | Moderate |
| Physics Difficulty | Moderate | Tough | Moderate | Mod–Tough |
| Chemistry Difficulty | Moderate | Moderate | Easy–Moderate | Moderate |
| Biology Difficulty | Easy | Moderate | Easy–Moderate | Easy–Moderate |
| Section B | Optional (Present) | Removed | Removed | Removed |
| NCERT Coverage (Bio) | ~99% | ~92% | ~95% | ~95% |
| Easy Questions % | ~40% | 33.3% | ~45% | ~53% |
| Difficult Questions % | ~18% | 28.3% | ~5% | ~14% |
| Registered Candidates | ~24 lakh | ~22 lakh | 22.79 lakh | Subset |
| General Cutoff (Est.) | ~690 | ~650 | ~630 | ~620 |
| Key Focus Area | Biology NCERT | Physics + Time Mgmt | Biology + Conceptual | Organic + Biology |
📋 Expert Summary Across All 4 Papers
→Biology remains the most reliable section across all 4 papers — consistently NCERT-heavy (92-99%), making it the single highest-value preparation area.
→Physics is the most variable and toughest — its difficulty fluctuates year-to-year the most. Strong conceptual + numerical practice in Mechanics, Electrostatics and Modern Physics is essential.
→Chemistry favors Organic in RE-NEET 2026 but this varies — Coordination Compounds and Physical Chemistry have been consistently high-weightage in all 4 papers.
→The removal of Section B (2025 onward) is the biggest structural shift — students can no longer skip any topic. Complete syllabus preparation is now mandatory.
→General cutoff trend: 2024 (~690) → 2025 (~650) → 2026 (~630) — declining slightly, suggesting competition remains intense but paper accessibility improved slightly in 2026.
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