NEET Syllabus 2026
The NEET UG syllabus is based on the NCERT Class 11 and 12 curriculum for Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Biology (Botany + Zoology) carries 50% of the paper, which is why it is the most scoring and rank-deciding subject.
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NEET exam pattern
| Section | Questions | Duration |
|---|
| Physics (45 Q) | 45 | 45 min |
| Chemistry (45 Q) | 45 | 45 min |
| Biology — Botany (45 Q) | 45 | 45 min |
| Biology — Zoology (45 Q) | 45 | 45 min |
| Total | 180 | 180 min |
Marking: 4 marks per correct answer, -1 per wrong answer (negative marking). Scale: 0–720.
NEET syllabus — topic-wise
Physics
- Physical World, Units & Measurement
- Kinematics & Laws of Motion
- Work, Energy & Power
- Motion of System of Particles & Rigid Body
- Gravitation
- Properties of Bulk Matter
- Thermodynamics & Kinetic Theory
- Oscillations & Waves
- Electrostatics & Current Electricity
- Magnetic Effects & Magnetism
- Electromagnetic Induction & AC
- Optics & Dual Nature of Matter
- Atoms, Nuclei & Electronic Devices
Chemistry
- Basic Concepts & Structure of Atom
- Classification of Elements & Periodicity
- Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure
- States of Matter & Thermodynamics
- Equilibrium & Redox Reactions
- Solutions, Electrochemistry & Kinetics
- p-, d- & f-Block Elements & Coordination Compounds
- Haloalkanes, Alcohols, Aldehydes, Ketones, Acids
- Amines, Biomolecules & Polymers
Biology — Botany
- Diversity in the Living World
- Structural Organisation in Plants
- Cell Structure & Function
- Plant Physiology (Photosynthesis, Respiration, Growth)
- Genetics & Evolution
- Ecology & Environment
Biology — Zoology
- Structural Organisation in Animals
- Human Physiology (Digestion, Circulation, Excretion, Neural & Endocrine Control)
- Human Reproduction & Reproductive Health
- Biology in Human Welfare
- Biotechnology & its Applications
How to cover the NEET syllabus
NEET-UG, conducted by the NTA, is India’s single national entrance test for undergraduate medical and allied admissions (MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and more). It is a pen-and-paper exam of 180 multiple-choice questions across Physics (45), Chemistry (45) and Biology (90) for 720 marks in 3 hours, with +4 for a correct answer and −1 for a wrong one. From 2025 the optional Section B was removed, so all 180 questions are compulsory, and it is offered in 13 languages.
✅ Preparation tips
- Master the NCERT Class 11–12 textbooks — the core of the syllabus.
- Practise the +4/−1 marking to avoid careless negatives.
- Biology carries half the marks — prioritise accuracy there.
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Preparing for the old 200-question-with-choice format — it is now 180 compulsory.
- Guessing carelessly under the −1 negative marking.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NEET syllabus?
The NEET syllabus covers Physics, Chemistry, Biology — Botany, Biology — Zoology. The NEET UG syllabus is based on the NCERT Class 11 and 12 curriculum for Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Biology (Botany + Zoology) carries 50% of the paper, which is why it is the most scoring and rank-deciding subject.
What is the NEET exam pattern?
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) has 180 questions across 4 sections in 180 minutes, with negative marking of -1 per wrong answer.
How many sections are there in NEET?
NEET is organised into 4 sections: Physics (45 Q), Chemistry (45 Q), Biology — Botany (45 Q), Biology — Zoology (45 Q).
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