NEET 2021 Question Paper is available for free download from the official NTA website. Students can use it to analyse the exam pattern, practise under timed conditions, and benchmark their preparation for NEET 2027. The paper was held on September 12, 2021.
Official NEET 2021 Question Paper
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NEET 2021 - Exam Overview
| Detail | NEET 2021 |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | September 12, 2021 |
| Candidates Registered | 16.14 lakh |
| Candidates Appeared | 15.44 lakh |
| Exam Centres | 202 cities |
| Total Marks | 720 |
| Questions | 200 in paper, 180 to attempt |
| Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Top Score | 720/720 (3 candidates) |
| Cut-off - General/EWS | 720-138 |
| Cut-off - SC/ST/OBC | 137-108 |
| Overall Difficulty | Moderate |
NEET 2021 - Subject-wise Analysis
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Key Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 45 | 180 | Majority from Class 12, Electromagnetism prominent |
| Chemistry | 45 | 180 | Physical Chemistry had higher weightage |
| Biology (Botany + Zoology) | 90 | 360 | Straightforward NCERT questions, Diversity in Living World featured |
How to Use NEET 2021 Paper for NEET 2027 Preparation
- Solve under exam conditions - 3 hours, no breaks, OMR simulation
- Identify weak chapters - mark every question you got wrong and note the chapter
- Compare with NEET 2027 syllabus - the revised syllabus has 79 chapters; verify which topics still apply
- Track difficulty trends - NEET alternates between moderate and difficult years; use this data to calibrate expectations
- Review NCERT first - Biology questions are almost entirely NCERT-sourced; solve the paper alongside your NCERT notes
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FAQs - NEET 2021 Question Paper
Is the NEET 2021 paper available officially?
Yes. NTA releases the official question papers and answer keys on neet.nta.nic.in after each exam. Use the Download button above to access it directly.
Was NEET 2021 tough?
NEET 2021 was rated Moderate by students and experts. Majority from Class 12, Electromagnetism prominent.
What was the NEET 2021 cut-off?
The qualifying cut-off for General/EWS category was 720-138 marks. For SC/ST/OBC it was 137-108 marks.