About the NEET exam
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) is one of the better-known exams in India. It is administered by National Testing Agency (NTA) and attracts a large number of candidates each cycle. The exam is held once a year, usually in May.
Format of the real exam: Pen-and-paper (OMR) examination; Mock Archive simulates the timing and marking for practice. Practising in the same style is the quickest way to remove surprises on exam day, which is exactly why NEET mock tests matter.
NEET eligibility
Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology and English, along with the minimum age and marks criteria in the NTA bulletin.
Eligibility rules, age limits and relaxations can change between cycles, so always confirm the details in the latest official notification from National Testing Agency (NTA) before you apply.
NEET exam pattern and marking scheme
180 compulsory questions: Physics 45, Chemistry 45 and Biology 90, for 720 marks in 3 hours 20 minutes. Each correct answer earns 4 marks and each wrong answer costs 1 mark.
- Subjects and sections: Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology.
- Mode of the real exam: Pen-and-paper (OMR) examination; Mock Archive simulates the timing and marking for practice.
- Frequency: Once a year, usually in May.
NEET syllabus: what to study
The NEET syllabus is organised around 4 main areas. Plan your preparation so that every area gets a revision cycle before your first full-length mock test.
- Physics: revise concepts, practise topic-wise questions, then test yourself under timed conditions.
- Chemistry: revise concepts, practise topic-wise questions, then test yourself under timed conditions.
- Botany: revise concepts, practise topic-wise questions, then test yourself under timed conditions.
- Zoology: revise concepts, practise topic-wise questions, then test yourself under timed conditions.
How to prepare for NEET
A good NEET plan combines concept study, topic-wise practice and regular full-length mock tests. Use the checklist below as a starting point.
- Biology carries half the marks, so make NCERT Biology line-by-line revision a daily habit.
- Practise full 180-question papers in one sitting to build stamina for the 3 hour 20 minute exam.
- Review wrong answers with the NCERT text open, since the NEET paper stays close to NCERT language.
- Analyse every mock test: separate errors into concept gaps, calculation slips and time pressure, and fix one group at a time.
- Keep a short error notebook and revise it weekly, since repeated mistakes cost more marks than new ones.
Why practise NEET mock tests online
Reading and notes build knowledge, but only timed practice builds exam performance. A NEET mock test trains time management, question selection and stress control. Mock Archive gives you instant scoring, subject-wise accuracy, time spent per question and a full answer review the moment you submit.
- Real CBT interface: question palette, section timers and review marking.
- Instant result with accuracy, attempts and a question-by-question review.
- Works on mobile, tablet and desktop, and can be installed like an app.
- Free forever: no login, no signup and no payment.