NEET 2024 Question Paper is an essential resource for medical aspirants preparing for NEET 2027. The exam was conducted by NTA on May 5, 2024. With over 24 lakh candidates registered, it was the largest NEET exam in history. Practising this paper helps you understand recent trends in question framing and difficulty.
NEET 2024 Question Paper - Official PDF
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NEET 2024 - Exam Overview
| Detail | NEET 2024 |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | May 5, 2024 |
| Conducted by | NTA (National Testing Agency) |
| Candidates Registered | 24.06 lakh |
| Candidates Appeared | 23.33 lakh |
| Exam Centres | 4,750 centres, 571 cities |
| Total Marks | 720 |
| Questions | 200 in paper, 180 to attempt |
| Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Top Score | 720/720 |
| Cut-off - General/EWS | 720-164 |
| Cut-off - SC/ST/OBC | 163-129 |
| Overall Difficulty | Moderate to Difficult |
NEET 2024 - Subject-wise Analysis
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Key Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 45 | 180 | Toughest section; Electrostatics, Magnetism and Thermodynamics dominated |
| Chemistry | 45 | 180 | Moderate; Inorganic Chemistry had higher weightage than usual |
| Biology (Botany + Zoology) | 90 | 360 | Mostly NCERT; Genetics, Reproduction and Plant Physiology were top chapters |
How to Use NEET 2024 Paper for NEET 2027 Prep
- Solve under timed conditions - 3 hours, strict OMR discipline, no pausing
- Focus on Physics trend - NEET 2024 Physics was tougher than average; targeted practice on Electrostatics and Thermodynamics is essential
- Note the Biology pattern - every correct answer traces back to a specific NCERT line; annotate your textbook as you review answers
- Compare with NEET 2025 - comparing two recent papers reveals which chapters are consistently high-weightage
- Identify your gap areas - use your score on this paper to build a targeted revision list for NEET 2027
High-Weightage Chapters from NEET 2024
| Subject | Top Chapters | Questions (approx) |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | Genetics, Human Reproduction, Plant Physiology, Ecology and Environment | 32-36 |
| Physics | Electrostatics, Magnetism, Thermodynamics, Optics | 20-22 |
| Chemistry | Coordination Compounds, Chemical Bonding, Organic Mechanisms, p-Block | 18-20 |
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FAQs - NEET 2024 Question Paper
Where can I download the NEET 2024 question paper?
Download directly using the button above (free, no login). The paper is also available on the official NTA website at neet.nta.nic.in.
Was NEET 2024 tough?
NEET 2024 was rated Moderate to Difficult. Physics was the toughest section. A grace marks controversy followed the exam, making 2024 one of the most discussed NEET papers in recent years.
What was the NEET 2024 cut-off?
The qualifying cut-off for General/EWS was 720-164. For SC/ST/OBC the cut-off was 163-129.