NEET Syllabus 2026: Physics, Chemistry and Biology

Detail

Information

Exam Name

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG)

Conducting Authority

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Regulatory Body

National Medical Commission (NMC)

Exam Year

2026

Mode of Exam

Offline (Pen and Paper Based Test)

Subjects

Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany + Zoology)

Total Questions

200 questions (180 to be attempted)

Total Marks

720 marks

Duration

3 hours 20 minutes (200 minutes)

Marking Scheme

+4 for correct answer; -1 for incorrect answer; 0 for unattempted

Medium

English, Hindi, and 11 regional languages

Eligibility

Minimum 50% in PCB at Class 12 (45% for OBC/SC/ST; 40% for PwD)

Syllabus Basis

Class 11 and Class 12 NCERT syllabus (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)

Official Website

nta.ac.in / neet.nta.nic.in

Subject

Section A

Section B

To Attempt

Max Marks

Duration

Physics

35 Qs

15 Qs (attempt 10)

45 questions

180

Chemistry

35 Qs

15 Qs (attempt 10)

45 questions

180

Biology (Bot+Zoo)

70 Qs

30 Qs (attempt 20)

90 questions

360

Total

140 Qs

60 Qs (attempt 40)

180 questions

720 Marks

200 min

Response Type

Marks Awarded

Example Score (45 Qs)

Notes

Correct Answer

+4 marks

+180 (all correct)

Full marks

Incorrect Answer

-1 mark

-45 (all wrong)

Negative marking applies

Unattempted

0 marks

No penalty

Safe skip strategy

Multiple responses

-1 mark

Treated as wrong

Only one answer allowed

Maximum Score

720 marks

180 per subject

Biology = 360 max

Subject

Class 11 Chapters

Class 12 Chapters

Total Marks

Detailed Syllabus Page

Physics

10 chapters

9 chapters

180

View NEET Physics Syllabus

Chemistry

14 chapters

16 chapters

180

View NEET Chemistry Syllabus

Biology (Botany)

7 chapters

7 chapters

180

View NEET Botany Syllabus

Biology (Zoology)

8 chapters

8 chapters

180

View NEET Zoology Syllabus

NEET Complete Syllabus PDF

All subjects combined

Class 11+12

720

Download Full Syllabus PDF

S.No.

Chapter

Key Topics

Approx. Weightage

1

Physical World and Measurement

Physics scope, physical quantities, units and dimensions, dimensional analysis, significant figures, errors in measurement

1-2%

2

Kinematics

Motion in a straight line, displacement, velocity, acceleration, equations of motion, motion in a plane, projectile motion, relative velocity

3-4%

3

Laws of Motion

Newton's laws of motion, impulse, momentum, conservation of linear momentum, friction (static, kinetic, rolling), circular motion, centripetal force

3-4%

4

Work, Energy and Power

Work-energy theorem, kinetic and potential energy, conservative and non-conservative forces, conservation of mechanical energy, power, collisions (elastic, inelastic)

3-4%

5

Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body

Centre of mass, torque, angular momentum, conservation of angular momentum, moment of inertia, theorems of perpendicular and parallel axes, rolling motion

3-5%

6

Gravitation

Kepler's laws, universal law of gravitation, acceleration due to gravity, gravitational potential energy, escape velocity, orbital velocity, satellites, geostationary orbits

2-3%

7

Properties of Bulk Matter

Elastic behaviour, stress, strain, Hooke's law, Young's modulus, bulk modulus, viscosity, Stokes' law, surface tension, capillarity, pressure, Pascal's and Bernoulli's law

2-3%

8

Thermodynamics

Thermal equilibrium, zeroth law, heat, temperature, specific heat, calorimetry, latent heat, laws of thermodynamics, Carnot engine, heat pumps and refrigerators

3-4%

9

Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory

Kinetic theory of gases, gas laws, ideal gas equation, RMS speed, degrees of freedom, law of equipartition of energy, mean free path

2-3%

10

Oscillations and Waves

Simple harmonic motion, restoring force, energy in SHM, simple pendulum, spring-mass system, damped and forced oscillations, resonance, transverse and longitudinal waves, speed of wave, superposition, standing waves, beats, Doppler effect

3-5%

S.No.

Chapter

Key Topics

Approx. Weightage

1

Electrostatics

Coulomb's law, electric field, electric potential, potential energy, Gauss's law, capacitors, dielectrics, energy stored in capacitor, Van de Graaff generator

4-6%

2

Current Electricity

Electric current, drift velocity, Ohm's law, resistance, EMF, Kirchhoff's laws, Wheatstone bridge, meter bridge, potentiometer, combination of resistors

4-5%

3

Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism

Biot-Savart law, Ampere's law, solenoid, moving charges, magnetic force, torque on current loop, cyclotron, bar magnets, magnetism, Curie's law, hysteresis

3-4%

4

Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents

Faraday's laws, Lenz's law, motional EMF, self and mutual inductance, AC generator, transformers, LC oscillations, impedance, power factor, resonance

3-4%

5

Electromagnetic Waves

EM spectrum, properties of EM waves, displacement current, radio waves, microwaves, infrared, UV, X-rays, gamma rays, applications

1-2%

6

Optics

Reflection, refraction, total internal reflection, lenses, mirrors, optical instruments (microscope, telescope), wave optics, Huygens' principle, interference, diffraction, polarisation

5-7%

7

Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation

Photoelectric effect, Einstein's equation, de Broglie wavelength, Davisson-Germer experiment, particle nature of light, matter waves

2-3%

8

Atoms and Nuclei

Rutherford's model, Bohr's model, atomic spectra, nucleus, nuclear binding energy, radioactivity (alpha, beta, gamma), nuclear fission and fusion, half-life

3-4%

9

Electronic Devices

Semiconductors, p-n junction diode, rectifiers, Zener diode, transistors (BJT), logic gates (AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR), digital electronics basics

2-3%

S.No.

Chapter

Key Topics

Approx. Weightage

1

Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

Mole concept, atomic and molecular masses, percentage composition, stoichiometry, limiting reagent, concentration terms

1-2%

2

Structure of Atom

Bohr's model, quantum numbers, orbitals, electronic configuration, Aufbau principle, Hund's rule, Pauli exclusion principle, dual nature of electron, de Broglie relation, Heisenberg uncertainty principle

2-3%

3

Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

Modern periodic table, periodic trends: atomic radius, ionisation enthalpy, electron affinity, electronegativity, valency

1-2%

4

Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Ionic, covalent, metallic bonding, Lewis structures, VSEPR theory, hybridisation (sp, sp2, sp3, sp3d, sp3d2), molecular orbital theory, bond parameters, hydrogen bond

3-4%

5

States of Matter: Gases and Liquids

Gas laws, ideal gas equation, kinetic theory, real gases, van der Waals equation, liquefaction, liquid state properties, viscosity, surface tension

1-2%

6

Thermodynamics

Thermodynamic state functions, internal energy, enthalpy, Hess's law, bond enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs energy, spontaneity, first and second laws of thermodynamics

2-3%

7

Equilibrium

Law of chemical equilibrium, Le Chatelier's principle, ionic equilibrium, pH, buffers, solubility product (Ksp), degree of dissociation, hydrolysis of salts

3-4%

8

Redox Reactions

Oxidation, reduction, oxidation number, oxidising and reducing agents, balancing redox equations (oxidation number and half-reaction methods)

1-2%

9

Hydrogen

Position in periodic table, hydrogen compounds, water, heavy water, hydrogen peroxide, hydrides, dihydrogen

1%

10

s-Block Elements

Alkali metals (Group 1) and alkaline earth metals (Group 2): properties, reactions, compounds (NaOH, Na2CO3, CaCO3, Ca(OH)2, cement), anomalous properties of Li and Be

2-3%

11

Some p-Block Elements

Group 13 (Boron family) and Group 14 (Carbon family): general trends, allotropes of carbon, silicon compounds, borax, boric acid

2-3%

12

Organic Chemistry: Some Basic Principles

Classification, IUPAC nomenclature, isomerism (structural, stereo), resonance, hyperconjugation, inductive and mesomeric effects, types of organic reactions, reaction intermediates (carbocation, carbanion, free radical)

3-4%

13

Hydrocarbons

Alkanes, alkenes, alkynes: preparation, properties, reactions; conformations; Markovnikov's rule; allylic and benzylic halogenation; aromatic hydrocarbons; aromaticity; electrophilic substitution

2-3%

14

Environmental Chemistry

Atmospheric pollution, soil pollution, water pollution, industrial waste, green chemistry, global warming, ozone depletion, acid rain

1%

S.No.

Chapter

Key Topics

Approx. Weightage

1

Solutions

Types of solutions, Henry's law, Raoult's law, vapour pressure, colligative properties (osmotic pressure, boiling point elevation, freezing point depression), abnormal molar mass, van't Hoff factor

2-3%

2

Electrochemistry

Electrochemical cells, EMF, Nernst equation, Gibbs energy and EMF, conductance, Kohlrausch's law, electrolysis, Faraday's laws, corrosion, batteries and fuel cells

2-3%

3

Chemical Kinetics

Rate of reaction, rate law, order and molecularity, integrated rate equations (zero, first, second order), half-life, Arrhenius equation, activation energy, collision theory

2-3%

4

d and f Block Elements

Transition metals: properties, oxidation states, colour, magnetic properties, catalytic activity; important compounds (KMnO4, K2Cr2O7); lanthanides and actinides; inner transition elements

2-3%

5

Coordination Compounds

Terminology, IUPAC nomenclature, coordination number, isomerism in coordination compounds (geometric, optical), crystal field theory, colour, bonding in coordination compounds, biological importance

3-4%

6

Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Classification, nomenclature, nature of C-X bond, substitution reactions (SN1, SN2), optical activity, reactions of haloarenes, uses and environmental effects

2-3%

7

Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Classification, nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties, reactions (oxidation, esterification, dehydration), phenols: acidic nature and reactions, ethers

2-3%

8

Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Nomenclature, preparation, nucleophilic addition, aldol condensation, Cannizzaro reaction, carboxylic acid reactions, acidity, derivatives (esters, amides, acid chlorides)

3-4%

9

Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen

Amines: classification, nomenclature, basicity, preparation, reactions; diazonium salts: preparation and synthetic applications; cyanides and isocyanides

2-3%

10

Biomolecules

Carbohydrates (mono, di, polysaccharides), proteins (amino acids, peptide bond, primary to quaternary structure, denaturation), enzymes, nucleic acids (DNA, RNA), vitamins, hormones

3-4%

11

Polymers

Classification of polymers, addition and condensation polymerisation, natural rubber, vulcanisation, synthetic fibres (nylon, polyester), thermoplastics vs. thermosetting polymers

1-2%

12

Chemistry in Everyday Life

Drugs (analgesics, antiseptics, antibiotics, antacids, antihistamines), food preservatives, artificial sweeteners, soaps and detergents, cleansing action

1-2%

13

p-Block Elements (Class 12)

Groups 15, 16, 17, 18: general properties, important compounds (HNO3, H2SO4, ozone, halogen compounds), noble gases, interhalogen compounds

3-4%

14

Surface Chemistry

Adsorption, catalysis, colloids (types, Tyndall effect, Brownian motion, coagulation), emulsions, micelles

1-2%

15

General Principles of Isolation of Elements

Principles and methods of extraction (concentration, reduction, refining), extraction of iron, copper, zinc, aluminium

1-2%

16

Solid State

Classification of solids, unit cell, packing efficiency, voids, crystal defects, electrical and magnetic properties, band theory

1-2%

S.No.

Chapter

Key Topics

Approx. Weightage

1

The Living World

Characteristics of living organisms, biological classification, nomenclature, binomial nomenclature, taxonomic hierarchy, taxonomic aids (herbaria, zoological parks, key)

1-2%

2

Biological Classification

Five kingdom classification, kingdom Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia; viruses, viroids, prions, lichens; salient features and classification basis

2-3%

3

Plant Kingdom

Algae, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms, Angiosperms: salient features, life cycles, alternation of generations, economic importance

2-3%

4

Morphology of Flowering Plants

Morphology of root, stem, leaf, inflorescence, flower, fruit, seed; families: Fabaceae, Solanaceae, Liliaceae; modifications of organs

3-4%

5

Anatomy of Flowering Plants

Plant tissues (meristematic, permanent), tissue systems, primary structure of dicot and monocot root, stem, and leaf; secondary growth

2-3%

6

Cell: The Unit of Life

Cell theory, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, cell wall, cell membrane, endomembrane system, mitochondria, plastids, ribosomes, cytoskeleton, cilia, flagella, nucleus, centrosome

3-4%

7

Cell Cycle and Cell Division

Cell cycle (G1, S, G2, M phase), mitosis (stages and significance), meiosis (stages I and II, crossing over, significance), comparison of mitosis and meiosis

3-4%

S.No.

Chapter

Key Topics

Approx. Weightage

1

Reproduction in Organisms

Modes of reproduction (asexual and sexual), vegetative propagation, binary fission, sporulation, budding, fragmentation, regeneration, sexual reproduction cycle

1-2%

2

Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

Flower structure, microsporogenesis, megasporogenesis, pollen grain, embryo sac, pollination types, fertilisation, double fertilisation, endosperm, embryo development, seed, fruit formation, apomixis, polyembryony

5-7%

3

Principles of Inheritance and Variation

Mendelian inheritance, law of dominance, segregation, independent assortment, deviations from Mendelism (incomplete dominance, co-dominance), multiple alleles, ABO blood groups, linkage, crossing over, sex determination, mutations, chromosomal disorders

5-7%

4

Molecular Basis of Inheritance

DNA structure (Watson-Crick model), DNA packaging, DNA replication, transcription, genetic code, translation, gene regulation (lac operon), genome, Human Genome Project, DNA fingerprinting

5-7%

5

Evolution

Origin of life, theories of evolution (Lamarck, Darwin), natural selection, Hardy-Weinberg principle, adaptive radiation, biological evolution, human evolution, speciation

3-4%

6

Biotechnology: Principles and Processes

Genetic engineering tools (restriction enzymes, vectors, PCR, gel electrophoresis), recombinant DNA technology, cloning, tissue culture, transgenic organisms

3-4%

7

Biotechnology and Its Applications

Applications in agriculture (Bt crops, biofertilisers), medicine (insulin, gene therapy, molecular diagnostics), ethical issues in biotechnology, biosafety

2-3%

S.No.

Chapter

Key Topics

Approx. Weightage

1

Animal Kingdom

Basis of classification, levels of organisation, symmetry, coelom, segmentation, notochord; phyla: Porifera, Cnidaria, Platyhelminthes, Nematoda, Annelida, Arthropoda, Mollusca, Echinodermata, Hemichordata, Chordata; classes of vertebrates

3-4%

2

Structural Organisation in Animals

Animal tissues (epithelial, connective, muscular, neural), morphology and anatomy of earthworm, cockroach, frog

2-3%

3

Biomolecules

Chemical constituents of living cells, proteins (structure, function, enzymes), carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, metabolic pathways, anabolism, catabolism, enzyme kinetics, enzyme inhibition

3-4%

4

Digestion and Absorption

Human digestive system (organs, glands, structure), digestion of food (carbohydrates, proteins, fats), absorption, assimilation, egestion, disorders (constipation, vomiting, jaundice, diarrhoea)

3-4%

5

Breathing and Exchange of Gases

Respiratory organs, mechanism of breathing, lung volumes and capacities, exchange of gases, transport of oxygen and CO2, regulation of respiration, respiratory disorders (asthma, emphysema)

2-3%

6

Body Fluids and Circulation

Composition of blood, plasma, blood cells, blood groups (ABO, Rh), coagulation, human heart (structure, cardiac cycle, ECG, cardiac output), blood vessels, disorders (hypertension, coronary artery disease, angina)

3-4%

7

Excretory Products and Their Elimination

Modes of excretion, human excretory system, nephron structure, urine formation (glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption, secretion), regulation of kidney function, disorders (oedema, renal failure, dialysis, kidney transplant)

3-4%

8

Locomotion and Movement

Types of movement, skeletal muscles (structure, mechanism of contraction, sliding filament theory), skeleton (axial, appendicular), joints, disorders (myasthenia gravis, muscular dystrophy, arthritis, tetany, gout)

2-3%

S.No.

Chapter

Key Topics

Approx. Weightage

1

Human Reproduction

Male and female reproductive systems, gametogenesis (spermatogenesis, oogenesis), fertilisation, embryonic development (cleavage, blastulation, gastrulation, implantation), placenta, parturition, lactation

4-5%

2

Reproductive Health

Reproductive health and society, STDs, birth control methods (contraception, sterilisation, MTP), infertility and ART (IVF, ZIFT, GIFT, AI), amniocentesis

2-3%

3

Neural Control and Coordination

Neuron structure, nerve impulse (resting and action potential), synapse, human nervous system (CNS, PNS), reflex action and reflex arc, sensory organs (eye structure and vision, ear structure and hearing)

4-5%

4

Chemical Coordination and Integration

Endocrine glands and hormones (pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, pancreas, gonads, pineal, thymus), mechanism of hormone action (second messenger), disorders (diabetes, goitre, acromegaly, cretinism)

3-4%

5

Organisms and Populations

Organism and its environment, adaptations, population attributes, population growth (exponential and logistic), interspecific interactions (predation, competition, parasitism, mutualism, commensalism)

3-4%

6

Ecosystem

Components of ecosystem, productivity, decomposition, energy flow, food chains and food webs, ecological pyramids, nutrient cycling (carbon, phosphorus cycles), ecosystem services

3-4%

7

Biodiversity and Conservation

Biodiversity patterns, loss of biodiversity, conservation (in situ and ex situ), protected areas, hotspots, endangered species, IUCN red list, biodiversity act

2-3%

8

Human Health and Disease

Common diseases (typhoid, pneumonia, common cold, malaria, amoebiasis, ascariasis, ringworm), immunity (innate and acquired), vaccines, AIDS, cancer, drugs and alcohol abuse

4-5%

Subject

High-Priority Chapters (Most Questions)

Questions Per Year (Approx.)

Priority Level

Physics

Optics, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Laws of Motion, Work-Energy-Power

25-30 questions

Very High

Physics

Modern Physics (Atoms and Nuclei, Dual Nature), Magnetic Effects, Waves

10-12 questions

High

Chemistry

Biomolecules, Coordination Compounds, Organic Chemistry (Aldehydes, Amines)

20-25 questions

Very High

Chemistry

Chemical Bonding, Equilibrium, Electrochemistry, p-Block Elements

12-15 questions

High

Biology

Molecular Basis of Inheritance, Genetics and Variation, Human Reproduction, Neural Control

30-35 questions

Very High

Biology

Plant Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Ecology, Human Health and Disease, Biotechnology

20-25 questions

High