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Target Exams | NEET Mock Test 2026
Entrance Exams • Medical • NEET UG

NEET Previous Year Question Papers (2020–2025) PDF

Practise the real National Testing Agency (NTA) NEET (UG) question papers from 2020 to 2025. Every paper follows the actual NEET pattern — 180 questions, 720 marks, 3 hours — across Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology. Papers marked Official are hosted directly on NTA websites; Custom papers are the same NTA papers sourced from a verified re-hoster. Download free PDFs and prepare the smart way.

5 Papers • 2020–2025 3 Hours 180 Questions • 720 Marks Free Download
On this page ✅ Official Papers (NTA) 📄 Custom Papers ℹ️ About NEET 📋 Exam Pattern 🖱️ How to Download ✅ Benefits of Practising 💡 Preparation Tips ❓ FAQs

Official NEET Question Papers (NTA)

Official

These 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
1 NEET 2023 Question Paper — 7 May 2023 (Code F3) NEET UG • Physics • Chemistry • Botany • Zoology • English Official Download PDF
2 NEET 2021 Question Paper — 12 September 2021 (Code P3) NEET UG • Physics • Chemistry • Botany • Zoology • English Official Download PDF
3 NEET 2020 Question Paper — 13 September 2020 (English Set E1) NEET UG • Physics • Chemistry • Botany • Zoology • English Official Download PDF

Custom NEET Question Papers

Custom

The 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) NEET UG • Physics • Chemistry • Botany • Zoology • English Custom Download PDF
2 NEET 2024 Question Paper — 5 May 2024 (Code Q5) NEET UG • Physics • Chemistry • Botany • Zoology • English 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

Questions45
Marks180
LevelClass 11 & 12

Chemistry

Questions45
Marks180
LevelClass 11 & 12

Botany

Questions45
Marks180
LevelClass 11 & 12

Zoology

Questions45
Marks180
LevelClass 11 & 12

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.

1

Visit the previous year papers section on Target Exams and choose the year you want to practise.

2

Register free (or log in) — a one-time step that unlocks all 5 papers instantly.

3

Click the Download PDF button — the question paper opens in your browser.

4

Save the file and attempt the full paper within the three-hour limit, exactly like the real exam.

5

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 official 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 Official and Custom papers on this page?

Official 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.

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