NEET 2012 Mains

Browse the complete Botany, Chemistry, Physics, and Zoology question set from the NEET 2012 Mains paper, question by question. Each question shows a quick preview so you can jump straight to the topic or subject you want to revise. Click through to attempt the full question in practice mode, or head back to the paper-wise list to download the entire paper as a PDF.

This paper has 120 questions in total - 46 easy (38%), 55 moderate (46%) and 19 tough (16%). That's a fairly typical mix for this exam. By subject: Chemistry 43% easy, 33% moderate, 23% tough; Zoology 27% easy, 67% moderate, 7% tough; Botany 33% easy, 53% moderate, 13% tough; Physics 50% easy, 30% moderate, 20% tough.

Botany questions were spread across 14 chapters, with Anatomy of Flowering Plants (3), Biological Classification (3), and Ecosystem (3) carrying the most weight. Chemistry questions were spread across 16 chapters, with Electrochemistry (4), Aldehydes and Ketones (3), and Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure (3) carrying the most weight. Physics questions were spread across 23 chapters, with Current Electricity (2), Dual Nature of Matter (2), and Gravitation (2) carrying the most weight. Zoology questions were spread across 13 chapters, with Biotechnology - Principles and Processes (4), Principles of Inheritance and Variation (4), and Excretory Products and their Elimination (3) carrying the most weight.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1.How many questions are in the NEET 2012 Mains paper?

This paper has 120 questions in total - 30 each from Botany, Chemistry, Physics, and Zoology.

2.Can I practise questions from just one subject?

Yes. Use the Botany, Chemistry, Physics, and Zoology tabs at the top of the page to jump directly to that subject's question set within this paper.

3.Where can I find the Screening paper for the same year?

The NEET 2012 Screening paper is listed separately - you can switch to it from the "NEET Paper Wise PYQs" panel, under NEET 2012.

4.What is the structure of the NEET 2012 Mains paper?

The NEET 2012 Mains paper on MARKS has 120 questions, organised by subject:

Botany: 30 questions - 30 single-correct.
Chemistry: 30 questions - 30 single-correct.
Physics: 30 questions - 30 single-correct.
Zoology: 30 questions - 30 single-correct.

5.What is the difficulty level of the NEET 2012 Mains paper?

Each question on MARKS carries a difficulty rating. Of the 120 rated questions in this paper, 46 (38%) are easy, 55 (46%) are medium and 19 (16%) are hard. Subject wise:

Botany: 10 easy, 16 medium, 4 hard
Chemistry: 13 easy, 10 medium, 7 hard
Physics: 15 easy, 9 medium, 6 hard
Zoology: 8 easy, 20 medium, 2 hard

6.Which chapters had the most questions in the NEET 2012 Mains paper?

The chapters with the most questions in each subject were:

Botany: Anatomy of Flowering Plants (3), Biological Classification (3), and Ecosystem (3).
Chemistry: Electrochemistry (4), Aldehydes and Ketones (3), and Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure (3).
Physics: Current Electricity (2), Dual Nature of Matter (2), and Gravitation (2).
Zoology: Biotechnology - Principles and Processes (4), Principles of Inheritance and Variation (4), and Excretory Products and their Elimination (3).

7.Are there any out-of-syllabus questions in the NEET 2012 Mains paper?

Yes. 16 of the 120 questions in this paper are marked on MARKS as outside the current syllabus. You can still practise them for the concept, but they are a lower priority if you are short on time.

8.Where can I find the solutions for the NEET 2012 Mains paper?

Open any question on this page. Its page shows the correct answer and, where one is available, the worked solution. A downloadable PDF of the whole paper is coming soon.

9.How should I use the NEET 2012 Mains paper to check my preparation?

Set a timer, attempt the 120 questions as you would in the exam, and only then open the answers. Note which subjects and chapters cost you the most marks, and revise those first using the chapter-wise practice for NEET. Repeating this with other papers shows whether the same weak spots keep coming back.

10.Will the NEET 2012 Mains paper help me prepare for NEET 2027?

Yes. Every past paper shows the question styles and topics NEET has asked before, and a solved paper gives you a realistic benchmark for speed and accuracy. Use it along with the other papers to spot the chapters that keep returning.