NEET SS Exam Pattern 2025: Check Total Marks, Marking Scheme and Duration
Content Writer | Updated On - Aug 4, 2025
NEET SS Exam Pattern 2025 will be released along with the information bulletin by National Board of Examination at the official website natboard.edu.in. It is most likely that the exam pattern will remain the same as last year. Accordingly, NEET SS exam mode will be computer based carrying 150 MCQs to be attempted in 2.5 hours.
If you are appearing for NEET SS 2025 expected to be conducted in the second week of September, 2025, you must familiarise yourself with the exam pattern such as types of questions, NEET SS total marks and questions, internal choice among others.
NEET SS is a group based exam where you are expected to answer questions from broad speciality primary feeder and opt for a super speciality according to the feeder subject. The exam pattern of NEET SS will test you accordingly through topics studied in PG and UG levels. Check NEET SS Syllabus 2025.
Additionally, to get a comprehensive understanding of NEET SS exam pattern 2025, you must read the article below as well as find strategic approaches to questions for a higher NEET SS score.
How is NEET SS Exam Pattern 2025 structured?
- The exam will consist of questions only from broad speciality primary feeder and you can choose for any of the super speciality as per feeder subject.
- There will be 13 groups/categories. All those who have the requisite feeder qualification and want to appear for super speciality in a particular course, should choose from these 13 groups to write the exam.
| SPECIFICS | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | National Board of Examinations |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (online) |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions |
| NEET SS Total Questions | 150 |
| NEET SS Total Marks | 600 |
What is the Marking Scheme in NEET SS 2025?
The marking scheme for NEET SS 2025 is as follows:
- For every correct answer, +4 marks will be given
- For every wrong answer, -1 mark will be deducted
- For unattempted questions, 0 marks will be given
Is there Negative Marking in NEET SS 2025?
Yes, NBE has includes negative marking in the exam. 25% marks will be deducted per question attempted incorrectly. As a result, you are advised to attempt only those which you are confident about.
What are the 13 groups under NEET SS 2025 Exam?
Each group consists of a number of specialisations. Questions will be asked from the broad speciality primary feeder. You can look at all the 13 groups and the specialisations that come under it in the table below:
| Question Paper Group | Feeder Super Speciality Qualifications | NEET SS covered in Each Group |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Group | MD/DNB General Medicine |
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| Surgical Group | MS/DNB General Surgery |
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| Paediatric Group | MD/DNB Paediatrics |
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| Obstetrics & Gynaecology Group | MD/MS/DNB Obstetrics & Gynaecology |
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| Orthopaedics Group | MS/DNB Orthopaedics |
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| Anesthesia Group | MD/DNB Anesthesiology |
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| Radiodiagnosis Group | MD/DNB Radiology |
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| Respiratory Medicine Group | MD/DNB Respiratory Medicine |
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| Microbiology Group | MD/DNB Microbiology |
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| Pathology Group | MD/DNB Pathology |
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| Psychiatry Group | MD/DNB Psychiatry |
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| Pharmacology Group | MD/DNB Pharmacology |
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| ENT Group | MD/DNB ENT |
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FAQs
Ques. Do I have to attempt all questions in NEET SS question paper?
Ans. As there is negative marking of one mark in NEET SS question paper, you should attempt only those questions which you are confident about.
Ques. Is there a difference between NEET PG and NEET SS question paper?
Ans. Yes, there is good amount of difference between the two papers. Moreover, while the former has to be completed in 3.5 hours, the latter needs to be done in 2.5 hours.
Ques. Will there be any descriptive questions in NEET SS exam?
Ans. No, all questions asked in NEET superspeciality will be multiple choice questions, that is you have to pick the right answer among the given options.
Ques. In how many languages is NEET SS conducted?
Ans. NEET SS will be conducted in a single language. The medium of paper will be English. This is done to avoid any confusion regarding the scores of technical terms used in forming the paper.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
