In this article, we’ll cover a detailed comparision between NEET 2019 and NEET 2020 including their difficulty level, paper analysis, chapter wise weightage, and marks distribution.
I’ll also be reviewing and analyzing if there were any changes in the trend of the paper overtime, that is, from 2019 to 2020.
Both NEET 2019 and NEET 2020 were held by the National Testing Agency (NTA) established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) and the Government of India (GOI).
NEET entrance examination is for admission to MBBS/BDS (medical/dental courses) in recognized colleges in India as well as abroad.
Every year, the number of candidates applying for NEET UG increase by a good number. A total of 15,93,452 students had applied for NEET 2020, compared to 14,10,755 students the previous year for NEET 2019.
NEET 2019 was held on the 5th May 2019, and NEET 2020 was held on 13th September 2020.
In short, NEET 2020 paper was slightly easier when compared to NEET 2019 paper, as stated by most of the students. A rough and approximate overall difficulty, by Allen coaching institute:
NEET 2019 Paper Analysis
Here is the paper analysis of the NEET 2019 paper for all the 3 subjects, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Physics
The total number of questions asked in the exam was 45.
Class wise distribution:
- The number of questions asked from Class 11 was 23.
- The number of questions asked from Class 12 was 22.
The difficulty level of questions:
- 21 questions were of easy type.
- 21 questions were of moderate type.
- 3 questions were of difficult type.
Chemistry
The total number of questions asked in the exam was 45.
Class wise distribution:
- The number of questions asked from Class 11 was 23.
- The number of questions asked from Class 12 was 22.
The difficulty level of questions:
- 27 questions were of easy type.
- 13 questions were of moderate type.
- 5 questions were of difficult type.
Biology
The total number of questions asked in the exam was 90.
Class wise distribution:
- The number of questions asked from Class 11 was 46.
- The number of questions asked from Class 12 was 44.
The difficulty level of questions:
- 56 questions were of easy type.
- 28 questions were of moderate type.
- 6 questions were of difficult type.
Questions in Physics were not as calculative as last year and were conceptually simple. The majority of the questions in Biology were within the limit of NCERT but students found around 5-10 questions a bit tricky. Questions in Chemistry were also fairly easy in comparision to the previous year.
In conclusion, after thorough analysis, the difficulty level of NEET 2019 paper was of moderate and it was relatively much easy when compared to last year. Most of the questions were NCERT based. Overall, 58% of the paper was considered as easy, 34% as moderate, and 8% difficult.
NEET 2019 Unit Wise Weightage
Here is the unitwise weightage (distribution of marks) of the NEET 2019 paper for all the 3 subjects, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Physics
Distribution of marks (unitwise, includes both class 11 and class 12) of the NEET 2019 paper for Physics section:
| Unit | No. of questions |
|---|---|
| Mechanics | 16 (64 marks) |
| Heat | 4 (16 marks) |
| SHM and Waves | 3 (12 marks) |
| Electrodynamics | 12 (48 marks) |
| Optics | 5 (20 marks) |
| Modern & Electronics | 5 (20 marks) |
Chemistry
Distribution of marks (unitwise, includes both class 11 and class 12) of the NEET 2019 paper for Chemistry section:
| Unit | No. of questions |
|---|---|
| Organic class 11 | 7 (28 marks) |
| Inorganic class 11 | 9 (36 marks) |
| Physical class 11 | 9 (36 marks) |
| Organic class 11 | 5 (20 marks) |
| Inorganic class 12 | 7 (28 marks) |
| Physical class 12 | 8 (32 marks) |
Biology
Distribution of marks (unitwise, includes both class 11 and class 12) of the NEET 2019 paper for Biology section:
| Unit | No. of questions asked |
|---|---|
| Diversity in the living world | 7 (28 marks) |
| Structural Organisation in Plants and Animals | 6 (24 marks) |
| Structure and functions | 9 (36 marks) |
| Plant Physiology | 9 (36 marks) |
| Human Physiology | 14 (56 marks) |
| Reproduction | 9 (36 marks) |
| Genetics and Evolution | 13 (52 marks) |
| Biology in Human Welfare | 10 (40 marks) |
| Biotechnology | 5 (20 marks) |
| Ecology | 8 (32 marks) |
NEET 2019 Chapter Wise Weightage
Here is the chapterwise weightage (distribution of marks) of the NEET 2019 paper for all the 3 subjects, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Physics chapterwise weightage in NEET 2019:
| Chapter | No. of questions |
|---|---|
| Physical World and Measurement | 2 |
| Kinematics | 3 |
| Laws of Motion | 2 |
| Work, Energy & Power | 3 |
| The Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body | 2 |
| Gravitation | 2 |
| Properties of Bulk Matter | 4 |
| Thermodynamics | 1 |
| The Behaviour of Perfect Gas & Kinetic Energy | 1 |
| Oscillations and Waves | 3 |
| Electrostatics | 3 |
| Current Electricity | 3 |
| Magnetic Effects of Current & Magnetism | 3 |
| Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Currents | 2 |
| Electromagnetic Waves | 1 |
| Optics | 5 |
| Dual Nature of Matter & Radiation | 1 |
| Atoms & Nuclei | 2 |
| Electronic Devices | 2 |
Chemistry chapterwise weightage in NEET 2019:
| Chapter | No. of questions |
|---|---|
| Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry | 1 |
| Structure of Atom | 2 |
| Classification of Elements & Periodicity in Properties | 1 |
| Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure | 1 |
| States of Matter (Gaseous and Liquids) | 1 |
| Chemical Thermodynamics | 2 |
| Equilibrium | 3 |
| Redox Reactions | 2 |
| Hydrogen | 1 |
| The s Block Elements (Group 1 and 2) | 2 |
| The p Block Elements (Group 13 and 14) | 2 |
| Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques | 1 |
| Hydrocarbons | 3 |
| Environmental Chemistry | 1 |
| The Solid State | 1 |
| Solutions | 2 |
| Electrochemistry | 2 |
| Chemical Kinetics | 2 |
| Surface Chemistry | 1 |
| General Principles & Processes of Isolation of Metals | 1 |
| The p Block Elements (Group 15 to 18) | 4 |
| The d and f Block Elements | 1 |
| Coordination Compounds | 1 |
| Haloalkanes and Haloarenes | 0 |
| Alcohols, Phenols, & Ethers | 2 |
| Aldehydes, Ketones & Carboxylic acids | 1 |
| Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen | 1 |
| Biomolecules | 1 |
| Polymers | 1 |
| Chemistry in Everyday Life | 1 |
Biology chapterwise weightage in NEET 2019:
| Chapter | No. of questions |
|---|---|
| The Living World | 1 |
| Biological Classification | 3 |
| Plant Kingdom | 2 |
| Animal Kingdom | 2 |
| Morphology of Flowering Plants | 1 |
| Anatomy of Flowering Plants | 3 |
| Structural Organisation in Animals | 2 |
| Cell – The Unit of Life | 5 |
| Biomolecules | 3 |
| Cell Cycle & Cell Division | 2 |
| Transport in Plants | 2 |
| Mineral Nutrition | 1 |
| Photosynthesis in Higher Plants | 0 |
| Respiration in Plants | 2 |
| Plant Growth & Movement | 2 |
| Digestion & Absorption | 2 |
| Breathing & Exchange of Gases | 2 |
| Body Fluids & Circulation | 2 |
| Excretory Products and Their Elimination | 2 |
| Locomotion & Movement | 2 |
| Neural Control & Coordination | 2 |
| Chemical Coordination & Integration | 2 |
| Reproduction in Organisms | 1 |
| Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants | 3 |
| Human Reproduction | 2 |
| Reproductive Health | 3 |
| Principles of Inheritance & Variation | 5 |
| Molecular Basis of Inheritance | 5 |
| Evolution | 4 |
| Human Health & Diseases | 4 |
| Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production | 1 |
| Microbes in Human Welfare | 4 |
| Biotechnology: Principles and Processes | 3 |
| Biotechnology & Its Applications | 2 |
| Organisms & Populations | 0 |
| Ecosystem | 1 |
| Biodiversity & Conservation | 3 |
| Environmental Issues | 4 |
NEET 2020 Paper Analysis
Here is the paper analysis of the NEET 2020 paper for all the 3 subjects, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Physics
The total number of questions asked in the exam was 45.
Class wise distribution:
The number of questions asked from Class 11 was 17.
The number of questions asked from Class 12 was 28.
The difficulty level of questions:
33 questions were of easy type.
11 questions were of moderate type.
1 questions were of difficult type.
Chemistry
The total number of questions asked in the exam was 45.
Class wise distribution:
The number of questions asked from Class 11 was 21.
The number of questions asked from Class 12 was 24.
The difficulty level of questions:
25 questions were of easy type.
17 questions were of moderate type.
3 questions were of difficult type.
Biology
The total number of questions asked in the exam was 90.
Class wise distribution:
The number of questions asked from Class 11 was 48.
The number of questions asked from Class 12 was 42.
The difficulty level of questions:
47 questions were of easy type.
38 questions were of moderate type.
5 questions were of difficult type.
In conclusion, after thorough analysis, the difficulty level of NEET 2020 paper was easy and the NCERT syllabus was followed. Biology was lengthy when compared to last year. Most of the questions in Physics and Chemistry were of easy to moderate difficulty. Overall, 58% of the paper was considered as easy, 37% as moderate, and 5% difficult.
NEET 2020 Unit Wise Weightage
Here is the unit-wise weightage (distribution of marks) of the NEET 2020 paper for all the 3 subjects, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Physics
Distribution of marks (unitwise, includes both class 11 and class 12) of the NEET 2020 paper for Physics section:
| Unit | No. of questions |
|---|---|
| Mechanics | 10 (40 marks) |
| Heat | 5 (20 marks) |
| SHM and Waves | 2 (8 marks) |
| Electrodynamics | 14 (56 marks) |
| Optics | 4 (16 marks) |
| Modern & Electronics | 10 (40 marks) |
Chemistry
Distribution of marks (unitwise, includes both class 11 and class 12) of the NEET 2020 paper for Chemistry section:
| Unit | No. of questions |
|---|---|
| Organic class 11 | 4 (16 marks) |
| Inorganic class 11 | 9 (36 marks) |
| Physical class 11 | 8 (32 marks) |
| Organic class 11 | 10 (40 marks) |
| Inorganic class 12 | 6 (24 marks) |
| Physical class 12 | 8 (32 marks) |
Biology
Distribution of marks (unitwise, includes both class 11 and class 12) of the NEET 2020 paper for Biology section:
| Unit | No. of questions asked |
|---|---|
| Diversity in the living world | 8 (32 marks) |
| Structural Organisation in Plants and Animals | 9 (36 marks) |
| Structure and functions | 9 (36 marks) |
| Plant Physiology | 9 (36 marks) |
| Human Physiology | 12 (48 marks) |
| Reproduction | 8 (32 marks) |
| Genetics and Evolution | 12 (48 marks) |
| Biology in Human Welfare | 6 (24 marks) |
| Biotechnology | 9 (36 marks) |
| Ecology | 8 (32 marks) |
I hope that the above NEET 2019 and NEET 2020 analysis will help you to prepare better for NEET 2021 with a good strategy and a better understanding of the marks distribution.
Good luck Medicoholics! Until next time.