The marking scheme for NEET-UG is as follows:
- The exam consists of 180 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with a total of 720 marks.
- Each correct answer carries 4 marks.
- There is a negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer.
- No marks are deducted for unanswered questions or questions marked for review.
Therefore, the formula to calculate the NEET-UG score is:
NEET-UG Score = (Number of Correct Answers x 4) - (Number of Incorrect Answers x 1)
It’s important to note that the scores obtained in NEET-UG are converted into percentiles based on the highest marks obtained in the exam, and the percentile score is used to prepare the merit list.