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NEET 2023 Physics Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme, & Weightage of Topics

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NEET Physics Exam Pattern 2023: NEET 2023 exam duration is 200 minutes. NEET 2023 Physics paper will have 50 objective-type questions divided into 2 sections- A and B. Questions will be based on the 19 units of class 11th and class 12th NEET Physics Syllabus.

Section A and B will have 35 and 15 questions respectively. However, while answering section B, candidates will get the internal choice of attempting any 10 questions. Each question will carry 4 marks, i.e. NEET Physics paper will be for a total of 180 marks. Also, for each incorrect answer, 1 mark will be deducted.  Check NEET Exam Pattern 2023

NTA will conduct NEET 2023 in pen-paper mode only. Just like the previous year, the exam will be conducted in 13 languages this year. Download NEET Previous Year Question Papers

Read the article to know the detailed exam pattern of physics, marking scheme, weightage, and much more.

NEET Physics Exam Pattern Highlights

Features Highlights
Mode of the exam  Offline
Total Time duration 3 hours 20 minutes
Number of Questions 50 Questions; Section A: 35. Section B: 15
Medium English, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Kannada, Oriya, Assamese, Malayalam, Punjabi, and Urdu 
Marking scheme +4 for each correct answer -1 for an incorrect answer

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NEET Physics Exam Pattern

NEET Physics Exam Pattern 2023

Time duration: The revised NEET 2023 exam duration is 200 minutes (3 hours and 20 minutes).

Total Marks: The total Marks in NEET Physics are 180 and the total number of questions to be attempted are 45.

Type of Questions: NEET Physics will consist of Objective type or Multiple Choice Questions. Every question will have 4 choices out of which only 1 option will be the correct answer.

Medium of Question Paper: NEET 2023 will be conducted in 13 different languages. As per the preference of the candidate, he/she can opt for any of the following languages mentioned below:

Medium of the exam Exam Centre
English All exam cities/centres
Tamil Available only in exam centres in Tamil Nadu
Kannada Available only in exam centres in Karnataka
Gujarati Available only in exam centres in Gujarat, Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Marathi Available only in exam centres in Maharashtra
Assamese Available only in exam centres in Assam
Hindi All exam cities/centres
Telugu Available only in exam centres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Oriya Available only in exam centres in Orissa
English and Urdu Available only in exam centres 
Bengali Available only in exam centres in West Bengal
Malayalam Available only in exam centres in Kerala
Punjabi Available only in exam centres in Punjab

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NEET Physics Marking scheme

Marking scheme for NEET Physics

NEET Physics question paper consists of 50 questions (45 to be attempted) worth 180 marks. Each correct answer will be given four marks. One mark will be deducted for every incorrect response. No mark will be deducted for unattempted questions. Questions that have two or more responses marked in the OMR sheet will be considered as incorrect and negative marking will be applicable.

Subject Total Marks Number of questions Marking Scheme
Physics Sec A: 140
Sec B: 40
Sec A: 35
​Sec B: 15

+4 marks will be awarded for each correct response

-1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect response

Internal Choice in Section B


NEET Physics Important Topics

Important Topics for NEET Physics

  • NEET Physics comprises six major units from class 11th and class 12th physics syllabus. Most of the students find this subject as the toughest among the other two subjects because it consists of a wide variety of numerical problems, and theoretical and application-based concepts.
  • Solving numerical questions in physics can turn out to be a nightmare for many students, as a result, they generally avoid its practice and accordingly they prioritize their focus on other subjects with which they are unable to score well in NEET Physics ultimately results in the lowering of their final NEET score.

Candidates can refer to the important topics given below:

  • Optics
  • Ray Optics
  • Optical Instruments
  • Wave Optics
  • Electronic Devices (Semiconductor Electronics)
  • Electrostatics
  • Matter
  • Dual Nature Of Radiation
  • Electromagnetic Induction
  • Thermodynamics
  • Alternating Current
  • Current Electricity
  • Capacitance
  • Electric Charges and Fields
  • Electrostatic potential

Chapter-wise Weightage of Topics

NEET 2023 Physics Chapter-wise Weightage

This section is majorly divided into five sections that are Mechanics, Heat & Thermodynamics, Electrostatistics & Magnetism, Current Electricity Electromagnetic Induction, Optics & Modern Physics. Therefore candidates can check the number of expected questions asked from the topics of class 11th and class 12th.

Topics of Class 11th Number of expected questions Topics of Class 12th Number of expected questions
Physical-world and measurement 1 Magnetism & Matter 2
Kinematics 2 Electromagnetic Waves 1
Work,Energy & Power 2 Current Electricity 2
Rotational Motion 3 Electric Charges & Fields 1
Gravitation 1 Electric Potential & Capacitance 2
Laws of Motion 2 Moving Charges & Magnetism 2
Oscillations 2 Atoms & Nuclei 2
Waves 2 Semiconductors 2
Mechanics of Solids & Fluids 2 Alternating Currents 1
Thermal Properties 1 Electromagnetic Induction 1
Thermodynamics 2 Ray Optics 2
Kinetic Theory of Gases 2 Dual Nature of Radiation 3

Distribution of questions as per Chapters

Chapters Number of expected questions
Mechanics 15
Optics and Modern Physics 10
Electricity and Magnetism 13
Properties of Bulk matters and Heat (Other) 7
Total 45

NEET Physics chapters based on the difficulty level and weightage

Weightage: Low Difficulty level: Easy
Units and Dimensions Oscillations
Thermal Properties of Matter, Calorimetry and Kinetic Theory of Gases Motion in 2 dimensions and projectile motion
Photo-electric effect and electromagnetic waves Electro statistics
Work energy and power Center of Mass and Momentum Conservation (Collision)
Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity Experimental Physics
Weightage: Medium Difficulty Level: Medium
Motion in one dimension Circular motion
Newton’s Law of motion Heat Transfer
Atomic structure in Modern Physics Semiconductors and Communication System
Gravitation Classical Magnetism and Magnetic Properties of Matter
Waves and sounds Properties of matter and fluid mechanics
Weightage: High Difficulty Level: High
Ray optics Rotational Motion
Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating current Laws of Thermodynamics
Magnetic Effects of Current Current Electricity
Semiconductors and Communication system Classical Magnetism and Magnetic Properties of Matter

Some Important Books for Physics

  • Physics NCERT
  • Concepts of Physics Vol I and II by H.C. Verma
  • Fundamental Physics by Sandeep
  • Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick & Walker

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NEET Physics Paper Analysis

Paper Analysis for NEET Physics

In Physics, the most important topic is Mechanics and carries the maximum weightage. Topics that are included in Electrodynamics will offer students 9-10 questions. The difficulty level of this section will be higher in accordance with the exam pattern. Maximum questions involved in this subject comprise lengthy calculations. 

  • Most of the questions are from the NCERT syllabus, around 60% of the NEET paper to be precise. 
  • Questions are asked from classes 11 and 12 equally on the topics namely- Mechanics and modern Physics accounting for around 50% of the section.
  • Questions asked on topics such as Magnetic Effect of Current and Current Electricity are usually easy.

Note: In order to meet NEET Cut off and qualifying scores, it is important that candidates must prioritize the topics carrying high weightage. The major topics from which the maximum questions are asked include Wave optics, Electrodynamics, Modern Physics, KTG & Thermodynamics, and Semiconductors.

Chapter-wise Analysis for NEET Physics

Name of the Unit Number of Questions Weightage Marks
Current Electricity 3 6.66% 12
Electrostatics and Capacitor 4 8.88% 16
Ray and Way Optics 4 8.88% 16
Properties of Matter 3 6.66% 12
Mechanics 17 37.82% 68
Modern Physics 6 13.33 24
Heat and Thermodynamics 3 6.66% 12
Magnetism, Magnetic Effect of current and AC 5 11.11% 20
Total 45 100 180

Check  NEET Physics Paper analysis for last 10 years

Sample Questions for NEET Physics

Ques. 100 joule of work is performed in carrying a charge of -5 coulomb from infinity to a particular point in a uniform electrostatic field. What is the potential of this point?

  1. 100 V

  2. 5 V

  3. -20 V

  4. 20 V

Answer: (C) -20 V

Ques. A copper wire is stretched to make it 0.2%. The percentage change in its resistivity is:

  1. 0.4%

  2. 2.0%

  3. 4.0%

  4. None of the above

Answer: D) None of the above

Ques. What is the value of an angle of dip at the magnetic equator?

  1. 0 degree

  2. 90 degree

  3. 45 degree

  4. Nearly 30 degree

Answer: A) 0 degree

Ques. A bar-magnet falls down through a conducting coil as shown in the figure given below. What is the acceleration of the bar magnet?

  1. Less than g

  2. Greater than g

  3. Equal to g

  4. Unpredictable

Answer: (A) Less than g

Ques: The magnetic flux threading a coil changes from 12 Wb to 6 Wb in 1 second. The value of induced emf is:

  1. 3 volt

  2. -3 volt

  3. 6 volt

  4. -6 volt

Answer: (D) -6 volt

Ques: What is the principle behind thermocouple

  1. Peltier effect

  2. Thomson effect

  3. Joule effect

  4. Seebeck effect

Answer: (D) Seebeck effect

Ques.What does the internal resistance of a cell mean?

  1. The electrolyte used in the cell

  2. The resistance of the material used in the cell

  3. The vessel of the cell

  4. The electrodes of the cell

Answer: (A) The electrolyte used in the cell

Ques: Which of the following is the combination that is used in the formation of achromatic lenses?

  1. 2 Concave lenses 

  2. 1 Convex and 1 plane mirror

  3. 2 Convex lenses

  4. 1 Concave and 1 convex lens

Answer: (D) 1 Concave and 1 convex lens

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Important Instructions for Candidates

  • It is mandatory for the candidates to bring the following items to the exam center- a printout of NEET Admit card, a passport size photograph (as uploaded on NEET application form), a valid ID proof, PwD certificate (if applicable).
  • The National Test Agency has prescribed a strict NEET dress code. All the NEET Aspirants appearing for the examination must follow the dress code. 
  • Aspirants should report at the appropriate test center at least one hour before the announcing time. 
  • Candidates will not be allowed to leave the examination center before the exam concludes. The OMR sheet has to be handed over to the invigilator before leaving the exam hall.
  • Try not to take things that are prohibited inside, for example, mobile, pager, watch, etc. As the authority does not provide any facility for safekeeping. 
  • Ensure that the invigilator gives you a scribble pad for rough work.
  • Don’t forget to mention the NEET registration number on the scribble pad. 
  • Check the NEET registration number on the scribble pad.
  • All those candidates appearing for the entrance examination must ensure that the test booklet contains the same number of pages as mentioned on the cover of the test booklet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

NEET Physics Pattern 2023 FAQs

Ques: Is there any sectional time limit in NEET 2023?

Ans: No, there is no sectional time limit. You will be given 3 hours and 20 minutes to complete the entire paper. 

Ques. Will NEET Physics 2023 have descriptive questions?

Ans. No, According to the official NEET Physics Exam Pattern, there will be no descriptive-type questions in the paper. Only Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) will be asked.

Ques: Will there be any negative marking in NEET Physics paper?

Ans: Yes. There will be a negative marking to the extent of 25% of the allocated marks in NEET 2023. The detailed marking scheme is as follows:

  • 4 marks will be given for every correct answer. 
  • 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
  • Marks will neither be given nor deducted for unattended questions.

Ques: Do I have to pass all the sections of NEET 2023?

Ans: No. there is no sectional qualifying criteria. Candidates have to clear the overall qualifying NEET cut off. The qualifying percentile is 50 for Gen category, 45 for Gen-EWS/ PwD, and 40 for SC/ ST/ OBC. 

Ques. What is the weightage of Physics in NEET 2023?

Ans. Physics will account for 25% weightage in NEET 2023 exam. Physics question paper will have a total of 50 questions (Section A- 35 and Section B- 15) out of which 45 have to be attempted. Internal choice will be available in section B of the paper.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

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