Reviewing NEET previous year papers and statistics is one of the most effective ways to understand exam difficulty, expected cutoffs, and competition trends. Below is a comparison of recent NEET UG exams.
NEET — Previous Year Exam Statistics (2022–2025)
| Year | Exam Date | Registered | General Cutoff | Result Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 04 May 2025 | 22.07 Lakh | 164 marks (50th %ile) | 14 June 2025 |
| 2024 | 05 May 2024 | 24.06 Lakh | 164 marks (50th %ile) | 04 June 2024 |
| 2023 | 07 May 2023 | 20.87 Lakh | 137 marks (50th %ile) | 13 June 2023 |
| 2022 | 17 July 2022 | 18.72 Lakh | 715 (top score) | 07 September 2022 |
What These Numbers Tell Us About NEET 2026
Registrations have stayed consistently above 18–24 lakh candidates every year, and qualifying cutoff marks have generally risen as competition increases, even though the qualifying percentile stays fixed by regulation. With NEET 2026 expected to see a similar or higher candidate count, use these historical trends as a directional guide — not an exact prediction — for what marks might be needed this year.
NEET 2026 Exam Pattern (For Reference)
| Subject | Type | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | MCQ | 45 | 180 |
| Chemistry | MCQ | 45 | 180 |
| Biology (Botany + Zoology) | MCQ | 90 | 360 |
| TOTAL | — | 180 | 720 |
Marking: +4 Correct | −1 Wrong | 0 Unattempted. Total Duration: 180 Minutes (3 Hours).
Where to Find Official Previous Year Question Papers
NTA publishes official NEET UG question papers and answer keys on neet.nta.nic.in after each year’s exam cycle is complete, typically in the “Archive” or “Previous Papers” section. Always download from the official NTA website rather than third-party PDFs of unknown accuracy.