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Reviewed by eSaral Academic Team | IIT Bombay Faculty, AIR-41 | Last Updated: May 11, 2026

NEET 2024 was conducted on May 5, 2024, by the National Testing Agency (NTA) across 557 cities in India. Over 24 lakh candidates registered for the exam — making it one of the largest single-day medical entrance tests in the world. The question paper followed the standard MCQ format across Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology, with a total of 720 marks available.

Whether you are preparing for NEET 2025 or NEET 2026, solving the NEET 2024 question paper is one of the highest-ROI study activities you can do. It shows you exactly which chapters NTA prioritised, how questions were worded, and where most students lost marks.

This page gives you free, direct PDF downloads of the NEET 2024 question paper and solutions — prepared and verified by eSaral's IIT Bombay faculty. You will also find the full exam pattern, marking scheme, a 6-year PYQ archive, and a step-by-step preparation strategy built by the same faculty who have mentored multiple AIR Top-100 NEET rankers.

NEET 2024 Question Paper PDF — Subject-wise Download 

The National Testing Agency released the NEET 2024 question papers after the examination concluded. eSaral's expert faculty have prepared detailed solutions for all three subjects to help you evaluate your performance and understand the correct approach to each question.

💡 Expert Tip by eSaral Academic Team: Always solve the previous year question paper first — without looking at solutions. Then cross-check your answers. This simulates actual exam conditions and helps you identify weak chapters before your next attempt.

What Is the NEET 2024 Exam Pattern and Paper Code Structure?

Paper Codes and Variants

NEET 2024 used four question paper codes: Q, R, S, and T. Each code was further divided into six sub-variants, resulting in 24 unique question paper sets in total. NTA uses this structure to prevent paper leaks and maintain fairness across exam centres nationwide, as per their official guidelines at neet.nta.nic.in.

How Many Questions Were in NEET 2024?

The exam contained 200 questions in total, of which candidates were required to answer 180. The paper was divided into four subjects — Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology — with each subject split into two sections.

What Changed in NEET 2024 Compared to Previous Years?

NTA added 20 extra minutes to the exam duration for 2024. The total time increased from 180 minutes to 200 minutes (3 hours 20 minutes). The Section B optional structure — where candidates answer 10 out of 15 questions — was retained from the 2021 format. No changes were made to the total marks (720) or the number of subjects tested.

NEET 2024 Marking Scheme — Detailed Breakdown 

What Is the Marking Scheme for NEET 2024?

NEET 2024 followed the standard NTA marking scheme: +4 marks for every correct answer and −1 mark for every incorrect answer. Unattempted questions carry zero marks. The maximum possible score is 720 marks (180 correct answers × 4 marks).

Important: Once an answer is marked on the NEET OMR sheet, it cannot be changed. Careful, deliberate marking is essential.

NEET 2024 Exam Overview

💡 Expert Tip by eSaral Academic Team: In NEET, the negative marking penalty is 25% of the question's value (1 out of 4). This means attempting a question with less than 25% confidence is mathematically harmful to your score. Master the art of selective attempt — not all questions need to be answered.

How to Download the NEET 2024 Question Paper PDF? 

Follow these five steps to access subject-wise papers and solutions:

1. Go to the download table at the top of this page (under "Subject-wise Download").
2. Choose your subject — Physics, Chemistry, or Biology (Botany + Zoology).
3. Click "Download PDF" for the question paper or the solutions.
4. The PDF will open in your browser or download directly to your device.
5. Cross-check your answers using the solutions PDF prepared by eSaral's IIT Bombay faculty. 

Can I Download the Official NEET 2024 Answer Key from NTA?

Yes. NTA releases the official provisional answer key and final answer key on neet.nta.nic.in after the examination. The official process includes a challenge window where candidates can raise objections against any answer. The final answer key is used for score calculation.

NEET Previous Year Question Papers (2019–2024) 

Solving NEET previous year papers is one of the most effective strategies for both first-time aspirants and droppers. Each paper reveals the actual difficulty level, question distribution, and topic priorities set by NTA over time.

How Many Previous Year Papers Should a NEET Aspirant Solve?

Aim to solve at least the last 5–7 years of papers under timed conditions. NEET questions — especially in Biology — are frequently repeated or closely adapted from previous years. Consistent PYQ practice also trains your ability to manage time across 180 questions in 200 minutes, which is a skill that no chapter-wise test can replicate.

How to Use NEET Previous Year Papers for 2025/2026 Preparation? 

NEET previous year question papers are not a revision activity — they are a core study tool. Here is the five-step method used by eSaral students who have consistently scored 650+ in NEET:

Step 1 — Attempt the Full Paper Under Real Exam Conditions

Set a timer for 200 minutes. Sit in a quiet room. Attempt all 180 questions without referring to notes or solutions. This gives you a realistic score baseline and exposes which subjects need the most immediate work.

Step 2 — Analyse Chapter-wise Errors

After finishing, categorise every error: Was it a conceptual gap? A silly mistake? A time pressure error? Track these in a dedicated revision notebook. Raw score is less important than the error pattern at this stage.

Step 3 — Map Errors to the NEET Syllabus

Use the NEET Syllabus to identify which chapters your errors belong to. If you consistently drop marks in Physical Chemistry or Plant Physiology, those chapters need an immediate revision cycle. For Physics, cross-reference your weak topics with NCERT Class 11 Physics Solutions and NCERT Class 12 Physics Solutions — these form the conceptual foundation of NTA tests. Similarly, for Chemistry, NCERT Class 12 Chemistry Solutions cover the Organic and Physical Chemistry topics that appear heavily in Section A.

Step 4 — Track Chapter-wise Weightage Over 5 Years

Some chapters appear in NEET every single year — Human Physiology, Genetics, Organic Chemistry, and Modern Physics. Solving papers year by year shows you these patterns clearly. Reference our NEET Physics Weightage and NEET Chemistry Weightage pages for a data-driven revision map.

Step 5 — Reattempt the Paper After Revision

Once you have revised the weak chapters, reattempt the same paper 7–10 days later. Your score improvement is a direct measure of revision quality. If improvement is less than 15 marks, the chapter needs a second revision cycle before you move on.

💡 Expert Tip by eSaral Academic Team: Biology contributes 360 out of 720 marks in NEET — exactly 50% of your total score. A student who scores 300+ in Biology and a combined 250 in Physics and Chemistry is at a very competitive position. Prioritise Biology revision when using previous year papers

Conclusion

Three things to remember from this page:

1. Download first, attempt under exam conditions second. The PDF is only useful if you treat it as a mock test — not a reading exercise.

2. Error analysis beats raw practice volume. Ten papers analysed carefully will outperform thirty papers skimmed through without review.

3. Biology is your fastest path to 600+. Half of NEET is Biology. NCERT mastery plus consistent PYQ practice in this subject alone can transform your score.

eSaral's IIT Bombay faculty — including instructors who hold AIR-41 — teach NEET Biology, Physics, and Chemistry using the same rigour applied at top Kota institutes, delivered online at a fraction of the cost. If you want structured guidance beyond question papers, explore eSaral's NEET courses.

📥 Bookmark this page and return as you complete each revision cycle — the PYQ table and download links are updated whenever NTA releases new papers.

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