Updated: December 29, 2025 | The National Medical Commission (NMC) released the official NEET UG 2026 syllabus PDF on December 23, 2025. Download the complete 17-page syllabus document covering all 79 chapters from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology based on NCERT Class 11 & 12 curriculum.

Official Sources: NMC Website (nmc.org.in) | NTA Website (neet.nta.nic.in) | Syllabus Pages: 17 | Total Chapters: 79

1. Official NEET 2026 Syllabus Release

The Undergraduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB) of the National Medical Commission (NMC) finalized and published the NEET UG 2026 syllabus on December 23, 2025.

Key Announcements

Release Date: December 23, 2025
Issued By: National Medical Commission (NMC)
Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Date: May 4, 2026 (Tentative)
Changes: No chapters added or removed from NEET 2025

Important Update

The NMC has NOT removed or added any chapter from Physics, Chemistry, or Biology. The NEET 2026 syllabus remains exactly the same as NEET 2025, following the Class 11 & 12 NCERT curriculum.

2. Official Download Links

Primary Official Sources

Source	Website	Document Type
NMC Official	nmc.org.in	17-page PDF with detailed syllabus
NTA NEET Portal	neet.nta.nic.in	Information Bulletin (Feb 2026)
NTA Official	nta.ac.in	Exam notifications

How to Download from NMC Website

Visit the official NMC website: nmc.org.in
Navigate to "Examinations" or "NEET UG" section
Look for "NEET UG 2026 Syllabus" under notifications
Click the PDF link to download
Save the 17-page document for reference

How to Download from NTA Website

Visit: neet.nta.nic.in
Click on "Information Bulletin" (available from February 2026)
The syllabus is included in the bulletin along with exam pattern
Download and save for offline reference

3. What's Inside the Syllabus PDF

The official 17-page NEET 2026 syllabus PDF contains:

Document Structure

Page 1-2: Introduction and general guidelines
Page 3-6: Physics syllabus (20 units, detailed topics)
Page 7-10: Chemistry syllabus (20 units, detailed topics)
Page 11-17: Biology syllabus (10 units, detailed topics)

Subject-wise Chapter Count

Subject	Class 11	Class 12	Total Chapters	Questions	Marks
Physics	10 Units	10 Units	20	45	180
Chemistry	10 Units	10 Units	20	45	180
Biology	5 Units	5 Units	38-39	90	360
TOTAL	-	-	79	180	720

4. Physics Syllabus Summary (20 Units)

Class 11 Physics Units

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

Class 12 Physics Units

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

5. Chemistry Syllabus Summary (20 Units)

Class 11 Chemistry Units

Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
Structure of Atom
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
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 - Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Hydrocarbons
Environmental Chemistry

Class 12 Chemistry Units

Solid State
Solutions
Electrochemistry
Chemical Kinetics
Surface Chemistry
General Principles and Processes 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

6. Biology Syllabus Summary (10 Units)

Class 11 Biology Units

Diversity in Living World
Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants
Cell Structure and Function
Plant Physiology
Human Physiology

Class 12 Biology Units

Reproduction
Genetics and Evolution
Biology and Human Welfare
Biotechnology and Its Applications
Ecology and Environment

7. NEET 2026 Exam Pattern Quick Reference

Parameter	Details
Exam Mode	Offline (Pen and Paper)
Duration	3 Hours (180 minutes)
Total Questions	180 (All compulsory)
Total Marks	720
Question Type	Multiple Choice (MCQ)
Marking	+4 correct, -1 wrong, 0 unattempted
Languages	13 (English, Hindi + 11 regional)

2026 Pattern Changes

No optional questions: All 180 questions compulsory
Reduced time: 3 hours (previously 3 hours 20 minutes)
Single section per subject: 45 questions each (no Section A/B division)

8. Using the Syllabus PDF Effectively

Step 1: Understand the Structure

Print the PDF for easy reference
Highlight high-yield chapters
Note the unit-wise distribution

Step 2: Map to NCERT Chapters

Cross-reference syllabus units with NCERT textbooks
Identify corresponding NCERT chapters for each unit
Mark chapters with diagrams for special attention

Step 3: Create Study Plan

Allocate time based on chapter weightage
High-yield topics: 60% of study time
Medium-yield: 30% of study time
Low-yield: 10% of study time

Step 4: Track Progress

Use the syllabus as a checklist
Mark completed chapters
Review weak areas before exam

9. Important Notes About NEET 2026 Syllabus

What's NOT Changed

All chapters from NEET 2025 retained
Same NCERT Class 11 & 12 curriculum
Question distribution across subjects unchanged
Difficulty level expected to be similar

Common Misconceptions

Myth: Some chapters removed in 2026
Fact: No chapters removed, syllabus identical to 2025
Myth: Questions from outside NCERT
Fact: 80-85% questions directly from NCERT

Official Sources Only

Warning: Only download syllabus from official sources (NMC, NTA). Avoid third-party PDFs that may contain outdated or incorrect information.

10. Important Dates & Timeline

Event	Expected Date
Syllabus Release	December 23, 2025 ✅
NTA Information Bulletin	February 2026
Application Form Release	February 2026
Application Deadline	March 2026
Admit Card Release	April 2026
NEET UG 2026 Exam	May 4, 2026 (Tentative)
Answer Key Release	May 2026
Result Declaration	June 2026

Conclusion

The official NEET 2026 syllabus PDF is available from NMC (nmc.org.in). Key takeaways:

Download from official sources only - NMC or NTA websites
No changes from 2025 - Same 79 chapters
NCERT is the primary source - 80-85% questions from textbooks
Use PDF as a checklist - Track your preparation progress
Focus on high-yield chapters - Genetics, Human Physiology, Mechanics, Organic Chemistry

Pro Tip: Print the syllabus PDF, highlight completed chapters, and keep it visible during your preparation. This visual progress tracking boosts motivation!