Updated: December 29, 2025 | The National Medical Commission (NMC) officially released the NEET 2026 syllabus on December 23, 2025. This comprehensive guide covers all 79 chapters across Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with detailed topics, chapter-wise weightage, and strategic preparation insights.

Quick Facts: NEET 2026 will be conducted on May 4, 2026 with 180 questions worth 720 marks. The syllabus remains unchanged from NEET 2025, following the Class 11 & 12 NCERT curriculum.

1. NEET 2026 Syllabus Overview

The NEET UG 2026 syllabus comprises 79 chapters from three subjects, all based on NCERT textbooks for Class 11 and 12.

Subject	Total Chapters	Class 11	Class 12	Questions	Marks	Weightage
Physics	20	10	10	45	180	25%
Chemistry	20	10	10	45	180	25%
Biology	39	19	20	90	360	50%
TOTAL	79	39	40	180	720	100%

Official Syllabus Source

Prescribed by: National Medical Commission (NMC) - nmc.org.in
Conducted by: National Testing Agency (NTA) - nta.ac.in
Curriculum: NCERT Class 11 & 12 textbooks
Languages: Available in 13 languages (English, Hindi, and 11 regional languages)

2. Physics Syllabus (20 Chapters, 180 Marks)

Physics carries 25% weightage with 45 questions. Class 12 topics dominate with approximately 55% questions, while Class 11 contributes 45%.

Class 11 Physics (10 Units)

Unit	Chapter Name	Key Topics	Expected Questions
1	Physical World & Measurement	SI units, dimensional analysis, significant figures	0-1
2	Kinematics	Equations of motion, projectile motion, relative velocity, vectors	2-3
3	Laws of Motion	Newton's laws, friction, circular motion, momentum	2-3
4	Work, Energy & Power	Work-energy theorem, conservation of energy, power	2-3
5	Rotational Motion	Moment of inertia, angular momentum, torque, rolling motion	2-3
6	Gravitation	Kepler's laws, gravitational potential, orbital velocity, escape velocity	1-2
7	Properties of Matter	Elasticity, surface tension, viscosity, Bernoulli's theorem	1-2
8	Thermodynamics	Laws of thermodynamics, heat engines, Carnot cycle	2-3
9	Kinetic Theory	Ideal gas equation, degrees of freedom, mean free path	1-2
10	Oscillations & Waves	SHM, wave motion, Doppler effect, standing waves	2-3

Class 12 Physics (10 Units)

Unit	Chapter Name	Key Topics	Expected Questions
1	Electrostatics	Coulomb's law, electric field, Gauss's law, capacitors	3-4
2	Current Electricity	Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws, Wheatstone bridge, potentiometer	3-4
3	Magnetic Effects of Current	Biot-Savart law, Ampere's law, magnetic force, moving coil galvanometer	2-3
4	Electromagnetic Induction	Faraday's laws, Lenz's law, AC generator, transformers	2-3
5	Electromagnetic Waves	EM spectrum, properties of EM waves	0-1
6	Optics	Reflection, refraction, lenses, interference, diffraction, polarization	3-4
7	Dual Nature of Matter	Photoelectric effect, de Broglie wavelength, Davisson-Germer experiment	2-3
8	Atoms & Nuclei	Bohr model, radioactivity, nuclear fission & fusion, binding energy	2-3
9	Electronic Devices	Semiconductors, p-n junction, diodes, transistors, logic gates	2-3

Physics High-Yield Topics

Mechanics: 20% weightage (Laws of Motion, Work-Energy, Rotational Motion)
Electrodynamics: 18% weightage (Current Electricity, Electrostatics)
Modern Physics: 15% weightage (Atoms, Nuclei, Dual Nature)
Optics: 12% weightage (Ray & Wave Optics)

3. Chemistry Syllabus (20 Chapters, 180 Marks)

Chemistry is divided into three sections: Physical Chemistry (35-40%), Organic Chemistry (35-40%), and Inorganic Chemistry (25-30%).

Physical Chemistry (7 Chapters)

Chapter	Key Topics	Expected Questions
Some Basic Concepts	Mole concept, stoichiometry, equivalent weight	1-2
Atomic Structure	Quantum numbers, electronic configuration, Bohr model	1-2
Chemical Thermodynamics	Enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs energy, Hess's law	2-3
Equilibrium	Chemical equilibrium, ionic equilibrium, pH, buffers	2-3
Solutions	Colligative properties, Raoult's law, osmotic pressure	1-2
Electrochemistry	Nernst equation, galvanic cells, electrolysis, Faraday's laws	2-3
Chemical Kinetics	Rate laws, order of reaction, Arrhenius equation	2-3

Organic Chemistry (8 Chapters)

Chapter	Key Topics	Expected Questions
Basic Organic Chemistry	IUPAC nomenclature, isomerism, reaction mechanisms (SN1, SN2, E1, E2)	3-4
Hydrocarbons	Alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic compounds	2-3
Haloalkanes & Haloarenes	Preparation, reactions, SN1/SN2 mechanisms	1-2
Alcohols, Phenols, Ethers	Preparation, properties, reactions	2-3
Aldehydes, Ketones, Carboxylic Acids	Nucleophilic addition, aldol condensation, Cannizzaro reaction	3-4
Amines	Preparation, basicity, diazonium salts	1-2
Biomolecules	Carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, vitamins	2-3
Polymers	Types of polymers, polymerization reactions	1

Inorganic Chemistry (5 Chapters)

Chapter	Key Topics	Expected Questions
Periodic Table	Periodic trends, atomic/ionic radii, electronegativity, ionization energy	2-3
Chemical Bonding	VSEPR theory, hybridization, molecular orbital theory	2-3
s-Block & p-Block Elements	Group 1, 2, 13-18 properties and compounds	3-4
d & f-Block Elements	Transition metals, lanthanides, actinides, properties	2-3
Coordination Compounds	Werner's theory, crystal field theory, isomerism	2-3

4. Biology Syllabus (39 Chapters, 360 Marks)

Biology carries the highest weightage (50%) with 90 questions. It's divided into Botany (45 questions) and Zoology (45 questions). Approximately 70-75% questions come directly from NCERT.

Class 11 Biology (19 Chapters)

Diversity in Living World

The Living World - Characteristics, taxonomy, classification
Biological Classification - Five kingdom classification, viruses, lichens
Plant Kingdom - Algae, bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms, angiosperms
Animal Kingdom - Phylum characteristics, examples

Structural Organisation

Morphology of Flowering Plants - Root, stem, leaf, flower, fruit, seed
Anatomy of Flowering Plants - Tissues, tissue systems
Structural Organisation in Animals - Animal tissues, organ systems

Cell Structure & Function

Cell: The Unit of Life - Cell theory, prokaryotic & eukaryotic cells
Biomolecules - Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, enzymes
Cell Cycle & Cell Division - Mitosis, meiosis (HIGH-YIELD: 4-5 questions)

Plant Physiology

Transport in Plants - Water, mineral absorption, transpiration
Mineral Nutrition - Essential elements, nitrogen metabolism
Photosynthesis - Light & dark reactions, C3, C4, CAM pathways (2-3 questions)
Respiration in Plants - Glycolysis, Krebs cycle, ETC (2-3 questions)
Plant Growth & Development - Hormones, photoperiodism

Class 12 Biology (20 Chapters)

Reproduction

Reproduction in Organisms - Asexual & sexual reproduction
Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants - Pollination, fertilization (2-3 questions)
Human Reproduction - Male & female reproductive systems, gametogenesis (3-4 questions)
Reproductive Health - Contraception, STDs, infertility

Genetics & Evolution (HIGHEST YIELD - 10-12 Questions)

Principles of Inheritance - Mendelian genetics, chromosomal disorders (5-6 questions)
Molecular Basis of Inheritance - DNA structure, replication, transcription, translation (3-4 questions)
Evolution - Origin of life, Darwin's theory, Hardy-Weinberg principle

Biology & Human Welfare

Human Health & Disease - Immunity, diseases, drugs (2-3 questions)
Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production - Plant breeding, tissue culture
Microbes in Human Welfare - Antibiotics, biogas, sewage treatment

Biotechnology

Biotechnology: Principles & Processes - rDNA technology, PCR, gel electrophoresis (2-3 questions)
Biotechnology & Its Applications - GM organisms, gene therapy

Ecology

Organisms & Populations - Adaptations, population attributes
Ecosystem - Food chains, energy flow, nutrient cycling (2-3 questions)
Biodiversity & Conservation - Hotspots, endangered species
Environmental Issues - Pollution, global warming

5. Chapter-Wise Weightage Analysis

Physics High-Yield Chapters

Current Electricity - 3-4 questions (consistently high)
Electrostatics - 3-4 questions
Optics - 3-4 questions
Modern Physics (Atoms & Nuclei) - 4-5 questions
Mechanics (Laws of Motion, Work-Energy) - 5-6 questions

Chemistry High-Yield Chapters

Organic Chemistry Reactions - 12-15 questions total
Coordination Compounds - 2-3 questions
Chemical Bonding - 2-3 questions
Electrochemistry - 2-3 questions
Equilibrium - 2-3 questions

Biology High-Yield Chapters

Genetics (Inheritance & Molecular) - 8-10 questions (CRITICAL)
Human Physiology - 10-12 questions
Cell Biology & Division - 5-6 questions
Plant Physiology - 5-6 questions
Ecology & Environment - 4-5 questions

6. Strategic Preparation Approach

Subject-Wise Time Allocation

Biology (50% weightage): 40-45% of study time
Chemistry (25% weightage): 25-30% of study time
Physics (25% weightage): 25-30% of study time

Priority Order

Master Biology First - Highest marks, directly from NCERT
Build Chemistry Concepts - Focus on Organic reactions
Practice Physics Problems - Formula-based, needs practice

Essential Resources

NCERT Textbooks - Primary source (70-75% questions based on NCERT)
Previous Year Papers - Last 10 years PYQs essential
Mock Tests - Minimum 30 full-length tests before exam

Conclusion

The NEET 2026 syllabus of 79 chapters requires systematic preparation over 6-8 months. Key success factors:

Complete NCERT thoroughly - Read every line, memorize diagrams
Focus on high-yield topics - Genetics, Organic Chemistry, Modern Physics
Practice 5000+ MCQs - Including previous year questions
Take 30+ mock tests - Simulate exam conditions
Revise 3-4 times - Spaced repetition for retention

Target Score Guide:

600+ marks: Focus on all high-yield topics
650+ marks: Master NCERT + solve 10 years PYQs
700+ marks: Perfect NCERT + advanced problem solving