NEET 2017 − A Detailed Analysis for Future Aspirants
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As per the directions of honorable Supreme Court, NEET 2017 was conducted as per the schedule (7th May 2017). This exam is conducted for entrance into state and national level medical colleges for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHS courses). NEET exam was first conducted in 2013 and now has been re-introduced.
Details of NEET 2017
NEET 2017 was conducted in one paper consisting of 45 questions from Physics and 45 questions from Chemistry, and 90 questions from Biology, which consists of Zoology and Botany subjects (180 questions in total). The exam was conducted from 10:00 am to 01:00 pm. The duration of test was 3 hours.
Eligibility Criteria:
As per CBSE, in order to be eligible for admission to MBBS/BDS Courses for a particular academic year, it shall be necessary for a candidate to obtain minimum of marks at 50th percentile in National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test to MBBS/BDS Courses held for the said academic year. However, in respect of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, the minimum marks shall be at 40th percentile. The percentile shall be determined on the basis of highest marks secured in the All India common merit list in National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test for admission to MBBS/BDS courses.
Annual Intake:
Admissions to all seats of MBBS/BDS courses will be done through NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY CUM ENTRANCE TEST (UG), 2017. The seats are classified in the following categories: -
(I) All India Quota Seats
(II) State Government Quota Seats
(III) State/Private/Management/NRI Quota Seats in all Private Medical / Dental Colleges or any Private/ Deemed University
(IV) Central Pool Quota Seats
According to the data listed on the website of Medical Council of India, Total Seats eligible for admission through NEET 2017 are 63985. Out of which, 28115 seats are being offered in Government colleges.
Given below is the subject wise detailed analysis of NEET 2017 question paper.
Overall Marks Distribution
The paper had 180 questions each worth 4 marks. All questions were objective type with single correct option. If we talk about subject wise, then there were 45 questions from Physics and Chemistry, and 90 questions were from Biology (Zoology and Botany sections of Biology).
Class XI | Class XII | Total | ||||
Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks | No. of Questions | Total Marks | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
Botany | 28 | 112 | 22 | 88 | 50 | 200 |
Chemistry | 16 | 64 | 29 | 116 | 45 | 180 |
Physics | 19 | 76 | 26 | 104 | 45 | 180 |
Zoology | 25 | 100 | 15 | 60 | 40 | 160 |
Grand Total | 88 | 352 | 92 | 368 | 180 | 720 |
Overall Difficulty Level Analysis
In this analysis, we have rated every question on a scale of 1 to 3. The individual ratings are then averaged to calculate overall difficulty level.
(1) Easy
(2) Moderate
(3) Difficult
Subject | 2017 | 2016 NEET -2 | 2016 NEET -2 | 2005 |
Botany | 2.1 | 1.98 | 1.80 | 1.84 |
Chemistry | 1.36 | 1.76 | 2.02 | 1.6 |
Physics | 1.93 | 1.80 | 1.96 | 1.87 |
Zoology | 2.25 | 1.74 | 1.98 | 1.84 |
Overall | 1.91 | 1.83 | 1.93 | 1.74 |
Graph of Overall Difficulty Level Analysis
Graph of Overall Difficulty Level Analysis
Difficulty Level Analysis: No of Questions
Easy Level | Medium Level | Difficult Level | ||||
Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks | No. of Questions | Total Marks | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
Botany | 9 | 36 | 27 | 108 | 14 | 56 |
Chemistry | 32 | 128 | 10 | 40 | 3 | 12 |
Physics | 13 | 52 | 22 | 88 | 10 | 40 |
Zoology | 5 | 20 | 20 | 80 | 15 | 60 |
Grand Total | 59 | 236 | 79 | 316 | 42 | 168 |
The difficulty level of NEET 2017 was similar to difficulty level of NEET-1 of 2016. Chemistry was on easier side compared to other subjects. Botany and Zoology was on tougher side compared to Chemistry and Physics. While around 236 Marks can be considered easy overall, 316 marks are moderately difficulty and 168 marks are considered difficult.
Question Wise Difficulty Breakup
Graph of Question Wise Difficulty Breakup
Graph of Question Wise Difficulty Breakup
Mark Wise Difficulty Breakup
Graph of Mark Wise Difficulty Breakup
Graph of Mark Wise Difficulty Breakup
Physics Analysis
Physics | |||
Unit & Topic Name | No Of Questions | Total Marks | (%) Weightage |
Physics | 45 | 180 | 100.00% |
Electrodynamics | 10 | 40 | 22.22% |
Heat & Thermodynamics | 5 | 20 | 11.11% |
Mechanics | 13 | 52 | 28.89% |
Modern Physics | 8 | 32 | 17.78% |
Optics | 5 | 20 | 11.11% |
SHM & Waves | 4 | 16 | 8.89% |
Grand Total | 45 | 180 | 100.00% |
Chemistry Analysis
Chemistry | |||
Unit & Topic Name | No Of Questions | Total Marks | (%) Weightage |
Chemistry | 45 | 180 | 100.00% |
Inorganic Chemistry-I | 8 | 32 | 17.78% |
Inorganic Chemistry-II | 8 | 32 | 17.78% |
Organic Chemistry-I | 3 | 12 | 6.67% |
Organic Chemistry-II | 13 | 52 | 28.89% |
Physical Chemistry-I | 7 | 28 | 15.56% |
Physical Chemistry-II | 6 | 24 | 13.33% |
Grand Total | 45 | 180 | 100.00% |
Biology Analysis
Botany
Botany | |||
Unit & Topic Name | No of Questions | Total Marks | (%) Weightage |
Botany | 50 | 200 | 100.00% |
Biological Classification | 3 | 12 | 6.00% |
Cell Biology | 4 | 16 | 8.00% |
Ecology | 6 | 24 | 12.00% |
Genetics | 5 | 20 | 10.00% |
Living World | 1 | 4 | 2.00% |
Molecular Basis of Inheritance | 6 | 24 | 12.00% |
Morphology | 1 | 4 | 2.00% |
Morphology of Flowering Plants | 1 | 4 | 2.00% |
Plant Anatomy | 3 | 12 | 6.00% |
Plant Kingdom | 6 | 24 | 12.00% |
Plant Morphology | 2 | 8 | 4.00% |
Reproduction in Flowering Plant | 5 | 20 | 10.00% |
Grand Total | 50 | 200 | 100.00% |
Zoology
Botany | |||
Unit & Topic Name | No of Questions | Total Marks | (%) Weightage |
Zoology | 40 | 160 | 100.00% |
Animal Kingdom | 3 | 12 | 7.50% |
Animal Morphology | 1 | 4 | 2.50% |
Animal Physiology | 1 | 4 | 2.50% |
Biomolecules | 4 | 16 | 10.00% |
Biotechnology | 3 | 12 | 7.50% |
Evolution | 1 | 4 | 2.50% |
Human Health and Disease | 3 | 12 | 7.50% |
Human Physiology | 16 | 64 | 40.00% |
Human Reproduction | 1 | 4 | 2.50% |
Microbes in Human Welfare | 3 | 12 | 7.50% |
Reproductive Health | 2 | 8 | 5.00% |
Strategies for Enhancement of Food Production | 2 | 8 | 5.00% |
Grand Total | 40 | 160 | 100.00% |