NEET 2026 exam carries negative marking for wrong answers. As per the NEET marking scheme 2026, 4 marks are awarded for each correct answer and 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer. Check NEET negative marking, tips to avoid it in exam and know how to calculate NEET marks.

The NTA NEET 2026 exam is a single medical exam for admission to undergraduate medical courses such as MBBS, BDS, BAMS and others. The exam faces high competition every year, with more than 20 lakh students fighting for a limited number of medical seats. Given the competition, it becomes essential for candidates to perform well in the exam with utmost accuracy due to the NEET negative marking scheme 2026. Hence, proper NEET preparation 2026 is crucial to avoid negative marking in the exam. Read the page further to know the NEET total marks, marking scheme, negative marking and process to calculate marks.

Table of contents

• NEET Negative Marking Scheme 2026: Highlights
• NEET Marking Scheme 2026: Subject-Wise Distribution
• How to Calculate NEET Marks with Negative Marking?
• How to Avoid Negative Marking in NEET 2026?

NEET Negative Marking Scheme 2026: Highlights

Have a look at the highlights of the NEET negative marking scheme based on the NEET exam pattern 2026 below-