Download NEET previous year question papers (2019 to 2025) as free PDFs directly from this page. All papers are original NTA-released question papers. Solving these papers is the single most effective exercise for NEET 2027 preparation.
NEET Question Papers - Quick Overview
| Year | Exam Date | Candidates Appeared | Difficulty | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 4, 2025 | 19.63 lakh | Moderate | |
| 2024 | May 5, 2024 | 23.33 lakh | Moderate-Difficult | |
| 2023 | May 7, 2023 | 18.72 lakh | Moderate | |
| 2022 | July 17, 2022 | 17.64 lakh | Moderate | View Page |
| 2021 | Sept 12, 2021 | 15.44 lakh | Easy-Moderate | View Page |
| 2020 | Sept 13, 2020 | 13.66 lakh | Moderate | View Page |
| 2019 | May 5, 2019 | 14.10 lakh | Moderate | View Page |
NEET 2025 Question Paper
The most recent NEET paper. Conducted on May 4, 2025 by NTA across 5,453 centres in 524 cities. Moderate
Physics: Moderate (Optics, Electrostatics, Modern Physics dominated). Chemistry: Easier than 2024, Physical Chemistry led. Biology: Strictly NCERT, Genetics + Ecology + Reproduction = 36 questions. Full 2025 analysis and overview
NEET 2025 Answer Key
Download by your question paper code (printed top-right on your booklet):
NEET 2024 Question Paper
Largest NEET in history with 24 lakh registrations. Grace marks controversy followed the exam. Moderate to Difficult
Physics: Toughest section (Electrostatics, Magnetism, Thermodynamics). Chemistry: Moderate, Inorganic had higher weightage. Biology: NCERT-based, Genetics + Reproduction + Plant Physiology top chapters. Full 2024 analysis and overview
NEET 2023 Question Paper
Held on May 7, 2023 with 20.87 lakh registered candidates. 2 candidates scored perfect 720/720. Moderate
Physics: Mechanics and Electrostatics dominated. Chemistry: Organic Chemistry had high weightage. Biology: NCERT-aligned, Genetics and Evolution featured heavily. Full 2023 analysis and overview
NEET 2022 Question Paper
Held on July 17, 2022. 17.64 lakh candidates appeared. Two candidates scored 715 (no perfect 720). Moderate
Physics: Lengthy with calculation-heavy questions. Chemistry: Moderate, Physical Chemistry dominated. Biology: Relatively straightforward and NCERT-aligned. Cut-off (General): 715-117.
NEET 2021 Question Paper
Held on September 12, 2021. 15.44 lakh appeared. Top score: 720/720 (3 candidates). Easy to Moderate
Physics: Challenging, multi-step numericals from Mechanics and Electrostatics. Chemistry: Moderate. Biology: Easiest section, heavily NCERT. Cut-off (General): 720-138.
NEET 2020 Question Paper
Held on September 13, 2020 during COVID-19. 13.66 lakh appeared. Top score: 720/720 (2 candidates). Moderate
Physics: Moderate with some tricky calculations. Chemistry: Easy to moderate, NCERT-aligned. Biology: Moderate, a few NCERT-beyond questions. Cut-off (General): 720-147.
NEET 2019 Question Paper
Held on May 5, 2019. 14.10 lakh appeared. One candidate scored 701/720 (top score). Moderate
Physics: Moderate but lengthy. Chemistry: Moderate, NCERT-based. Biology: Easiest section. Cut-off (General): 701-134.
NEET Previous Year Paper Analysis (2019-2025)
Each paper below has been analysed for chapter-wise distribution, difficulty, and key observations. Use these to understand recurring patterns before NEET 2027.
Why Solve NEET PYQs for NEET 2027
- Understand what NTA actually asks - PYQs reveal the exact type, length, and source (NCERT line) of questions in each subject
- Identify high-frequency chapters - Genetics, Human Physiology, Ecology, Electrostatics and Organic Chemistry appear every year without exception
- Build exam temperament - solving 3-hour timed papers is the only way to simulate real NEET conditions
- Benchmark your score - use the cut-off table above to know where your practice scores place you
- Concepts repeat, not questions - NEET rarely repeats verbatim questions but repeats concepts. Recognising the concept behind a question is the skill PYQs build
NEET Marking Scheme 2027
| Response Type | Marks |
|---|---|
| Correct answer | +4 marks |
| Wrong answer | -1 mark |
| Unattempted / Skipped | 0 marks |
| Dropped question (by NTA) | +4 marks to all |
FAQs - NEET Previous Year Papers
How many NEET papers should I solve for NEET 2027?
Solve at least the last 5 years (2021-2025) under full timed conditions. If time permits, extend to 2019. Quality of analysis matters more than quantity - solve, analyse chapter-wise, and revisit NCERT for every wrong answer.
Which NEET paper was the toughest?
NEET 2024 is widely considered the most challenging recent paper, particularly due to the Physics section. NEET 2016 and 2017 were historically difficult. NEET 2021 and 2022 Biology sections were relatively straightforward.
Do questions repeat in NEET?
Exact verbatim repetition is rare (1-2 questions per year). However, the concepts repeat very frequently. A question on Mendelian genetics framed differently appears almost every year. Solving PYQs trains you to recognise the concept regardless of how it is framed.
Where can I download all NEET papers officially?
NTA releases official papers at neet.nta.nic.in after each exam. You can download 2025, 2024, and 2023 papers directly from this page using the buttons above.