Anurag Tiwari, National Academic Director (Medical), Akash Educational Services Limited shared an analysis of his NEET 2021 paper on 12 September 2021 (evening shift).
NEET 2021 has a total of 200 questions that are equally divided into the four subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology. Each topic is divided into Section A with 35 questions and Section B with 15 questions (of which only 10 questions will be tried) with a total of 50 questions.
Physics
- Difficulty Level – Medium to Hard
- On paper, the numerical predominance is 80 percent, which is higher than the previous year.
- There are no controversial questions.
- Tactical questions from optics, semiconductors and photoelectric effects
- There are 4-5 complex questions in both A and B sections
- The paper was long
The physics department is of medium to solid level. With 80% numerical questions we can say that this year’s question paper has numerical predominance which is more than the previous year. It is difficult to ask questions from optics, semiconductors and photoelectric effects. 4-5 complex questions were asked in both sections A and B. However, there is no controversial question. Overall, the physics department is long.
Level of difficulty |
XII |
Eleventh |
XII |
Eleventh |
XII |
XII |
Eleventh |
Total |
Electricity |
Heat and thermodynamics |
Magnetism |
Mechanics |
Modern physics |
Optics |
Waves |
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Easy |
2 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
6 |
Medium |
8 |
2 |
7 |
11 |
6 |
2 |
0 |
36 |
Tough |
0 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
8 |
Total |
10 |
2 |
10 |
16 |
8 |
4 |
0 |
50 |
Chemistry
- Difficulty Level – Medium to Easy
- Most of the questions are based on NCERT statistics, data and tables
- Most of the questions are based on the basics discussed in NCERT
- A large number of statements are based on questions
- A question based on the acidic energy of halogen acid is repeated
- The numerator is asked a good number
- About. 3 questions based on graphs and approx. 5 questions of matrix match type
- Not too long
The chemistry department has easy to moderate difficulty levels. Most of the questions are based on NCERT statistics, data and tables. Also, a lot of state-based questions are asked. Most of the questions are based on the basic topics discussed in the NCERT textbook. This year the numbers have also been asked for better numbers. Almost there. 3 questions that are graph-based and approx. 5 questions of matrix match type. We repeatedly see a question on the acidic strength of halogen acid.
Level of difficulty |
Eleventh |
XII |
Eleventh |
XII |
Eleventh |
XII |
Total |
Organic chemistry |
Organic chemistry |
Inorganic chemistry |
Inorganic chemistry |
Physical chemistry |
Physical chemistry |
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Easy |
3 |
4 |
3 |
4 |
2 |
3 |
19 |
Medium |
2 |
7 |
5 |
6 |
4 |
4 |
28 |
Tough |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
03 |
Total |
6 |
11 |
8 |
11 |
6 |
8 |
50 |
Botany
- Difficulty Level – Medium to Easy
- A few questions seem difficult and tricky.
- The questions are based on the NCERT syllabus.
- Most of the questions are easy to understand from NCERT textbooks.
- With some concept-based questions, most questions are naturally realistic
- Not long at all
The botany section is easy to moderate difficulty level. A few questions seem difficult and tricky. Most of the questions in this section are based on NCERT syllabus. In fact, most of these questions are asked directly from the NCERT textbook. Questions with a few concept-based questions are naturally realistic.
Level of difficulty |
XII |
Eleventh |
Eleventh |
XII |
XII |
Eleventh |
XII |
Eleventh |
XII |
XII |
Eleventh |
Total |
Biology for human welfare |
Cells and cell cycles |
The diversity of life |
Ecology |
Genetics |
Plant physiology |
Reproduction and sexual reproduction |
Structural organization of plants |
Animal Husbandry and Biotechnology |
Evolution: Theory and Evidence |
Organic molecules |
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Easy |
0 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
1 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
18 |
Medium |
0 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
12 |
Tough |
1 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
4 |
0 |
4 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
20 |
Total |
1 |
5 |
5 |
6 |
6 |
8 |
4 |
5 |
7 |
1 |
2 |
50 |
Zoology
- Difficulty level – Medium
- Some questions may seem simple at first glance, but they are confusing and require precision and focus on keywords.
- The reason for the surprise is a question about earthworms that only those who were proficient in NCERT will try.
- The questions are based on the NCERT syllabus.
- Biotechnology chapters dominate (Questions 11-12)
- The paper is highly NCERT centric, yet 3-4 questions seem to be highly interconnected which require deep understanding.
- In the unit of Human Physiology, approx. 4 questions were asked from locomotion and movement
The zoology department has moderate difficulty levels. Some questions may seem simple at first glance but when read carefully they get twisted and need to focus on precision and keywords. The questions are based on NCERT with an amazing question on earthworms which can only be tried by students who are well versed with NCERT curriculum. Biotechnology questions are strongly dominated in this section. 11-12 questions. Although the paper is highly NCERT centric, 3-4 questions seem to be highly interconnected which require deep understanding. In the unit of Human Physiology, approx. 4 questions were asked from locomotion and movement.
Level of difficulty | XII | Eleventh | Eleventh | XII | XII | Eleventh | XII | Eleventh | Eleventh |
Biology for human welfare | Cell structure and function | The diversity of life | Ecology | Genetics | Plant physiology | Reproduction and sexual reproduction | Structural organization of plants | Kingdom of animals | |
Easy | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Medium | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Tough | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Total | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Level of difficulty | XII | XII | XII | Eleventh | XII | Eleventh | Eleventh | Total |
Animal Husbandry and Biotechnology | Evolution | Human health and disease | Human physiology | Human reproductive and reproductive health | Organic molecules | Structural organization among animals | ||
Easy | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
Medium | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
Tough | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 23 |
Total | 6 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 50 |