NEET 2018 Exam Analysis: A Comprehensive Overview

A lot has happened before the examination. From test centre shortage issues in Tamil Nadu to confusions in dress codes—our team has kept you updated on everything! Now that the D Day has passed, we bring you the NEET 2018 Analysis. All medical aspirants of the nation, who today appeared in the NEET 2018 examination, have experienced a significant increase in candidate numbers this year.

The exam was held in 136 cities at 2,255 centers. The exam was scheduled to start at 10 AM and concluded at 1 PM. The clocks at exam centers were synchronized with the official website clock. In this detailed analysis, we will cover the following sections:

Section Wise Analysis of the NEET 2018 Question Paper – Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

This year, the difficulty level of the NEET 2018 question paper was reported as moderate by the candidates who came out of the examination centers. Some students mentioned that Physics was the toughest section. Additionally, Physics was found to be lengthier than in previous years. The question paper consisted of:

Physics– 45 questions Chemistry– 45 questions Biology– 90 questions

Click here for a detailed analysis by experts. You can also get an insight into how this year's paper differed from last year's. For a comprehensive overview of NEET 2018's Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, click here!

Entrance at the NEET 2018 Examination Centres

Frisking, a crucial aspect of any examination, was taken seriously. Candidates who forgot to bring an extra photo were allowed back only if they paid a Rs. 50 fine. Many students were required to leave the examination center after entering due to their parents not signing the admit card.

Reminders about banned items were rampant as students were seen helping each other remove electronics like watches, mobile phones, and ornaments such as rings, earrings, nose-pins, chains/necklaces, pendants, badges, and brooches. At one school, a candidate had to remove her Abhaya and hijab.

Timing issues also affected a few students at various centers in Navi Mumbai. The gates at most centers closed sharp at 9:30 AM, and no excuses were entertained after that.

NEET 2018 – Students’ Reactions

Biology was considered the easiest subject of the three. Initially, the majority of candidates reported that the paper was of moderate difficulty. However, Physics was reported to be tougher compared to the previous year. The overall difficulty level of the paper was rated between 6 to 8 by the students.

According to the strict adherence to the syllabus, the paper followed the exact curriculum, and no major deviations from the text book were noticed. Here are a few candidate quotes:

First candidate: 'The paper was moderate, but Physics was definitely the most difficult.'

Second candidate: 'Chemistry was manageable, but Biology was a breeze.'

NEET 2018 Expected Cutoff

Based on the analysis by Aakash Institute experts, the expected cutoff for NEET 2018 is provided below:

General Category – Expected cutoff: 540 out of 720 OBC (Other Backward Classes) – Expected cutoff: 490 out of 720 SC (Scheduled Castes) – Expected cutoff: 390 out of 720 ST (Scheduled Tribes) – Expected cutoff: 370 out of 720

It is important to note that the cutoff marks vary each year and are determined by factors such as:

Total number of candidates appeared in the exam Difficulty level of the exam Students’ performance in the exam Previous year cutoffs

Click here for the complete cutoff analysis. Also, stay updated with the latest CBSE news for any possible changes in the cutoff parameters.

Share Your Experience

Let us know how your NEET 2018 examination went. Did you face any difficulties? Which section was the toughest? Share your NEET 2018 experience in the comments section below!