NEET Syllabus & Exam Pattern

NEET 2026 — Complete Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Preparation Guide

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NEET at a Glance

Aspect Details
Full Name National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG)
Conducting Body National Testing Agency (NTA)
Purpose Admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, Nursing, Veterinary courses
Exam Mode Pen-and-paper (OMR-based), center-based computer display
Duration 3 hours 20 minutes (200 minutes)
Total Questions 200 (180 to be attempted)
Total Marks 720
Marking Scheme +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted

NEET 2026 Exam Pattern

Section Subject Total Questions To Attempt Marks
A Physics 35 + 15* 35 + 10 180
B Chemistry 35 + 15* 35 + 10 180
C Botany 35 + 15* 35 + 10 180
D Zoology 35 + 15* 35 + 10 180
Total 200 180 720

Complete NEET Syllabus

Physics (Class 11)
  • Physical World and Measurement
  • Kinematics
  • Laws of Motion
  • Work, Energy and Power
  • Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body
  • Gravitation
  • Properties of Bulk Matter
  • Thermodynamics
  • Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory
  • Oscillations and Waves
Physics (Class 12)
  • Electrostatics
  • Current Electricity
  • Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
  • Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
  • Electromagnetic Waves
  • Optics
  • Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
  • Atoms and Nuclei
  • Electronic Devices
Chemistry (Class 11)
  • Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
  • Structure of Atom
  • Classification of Elements and Periodicity
  • Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
  • States of Matter: Gases and Liquids
  • Thermodynamics
  • Equilibrium
  • Redox Reactions
  • Hydrogen
  • s-Block Elements
  • Some p-Block Elements
  • Organic Chemistry: Basic Principles
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Environmental Chemistry
Chemistry (Class 12)
  • Solid State
  • Solutions
  • Electrochemistry
  • Chemical Kinetics
  • Surface Chemistry
  • General Principles of Isolation of Elements
  • p-Block Elements
  • d- and f-Block Elements
  • Coordination Compounds
  • Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
  • Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
  • Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
  • Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
  • Biomolecules
  • Polymers
  • Chemistry in Everyday Life
Biology — Botany (Class 11 & 12)
  • Diversity in the Living World
  • Structural Organisation in Plants
  • Cell Structure and Function
  • Plant Physiology
  • Reproduction in Plants
  • Genetics and Evolution (Plant-related)
  • Biology and Human Welfare (Plant-related)
  • Biotechnology (Plant applications)
  • Ecology and Environment
Biology — Zoology (Class 11 & 12)
  • Diversity in the Living World (Animal Kingdom)
  • Structural Organisation in Animals
  • Cell Structure and Function
  • Human Physiology
  • Reproduction in Organisms
  • Genetics and Evolution
  • Biology and Human Welfare
  • Biotechnology and its Applications
  • Ecology and Environment

High-Weightage Topics (Based on Past Trends)

Subject High-Scoring Chapters
Physics Mechanics, Optics, Modern Physics
Chemistry Organic Chemistry (Reactions), Coordination Compounds, Thermodynamics
Botany Plant Physiology, Genetics, Ecology
Zoology Human Physiology, Genetics, Reproduction

NEET Preparation Timeline

Phase Months Focus
Foundation Apr–Aug (Class 11) NCERT thorough reading + Chapter tests
Building Sep–Mar (Class 11–12) Concept strengthening + Unit tests
Intensive Apr–Dec (Class 12) Full syllabus coverage + Part tests
Revision & Mocks Jan–Apr Daily mocks + Error analysis

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