NEET Syllabus 2026

Complete NTA-prescribed syllabus for NEET UG 2026 — all chapters for Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology, with unit-level question weightage based on 10-year paper analysis.

Last updated: April 2026 · Based on NTA official syllabus notification

Quick answer

The NEET 2026 syllabus covers Physics (Class 11 & 12 NCERT), Chemistry (Physical, Organic, Inorganic), and Biology (Botany + Zoology) from Class 11 & 12 NCERT. It is identical to the 2024–2025 reduced syllabus introduced after the NTA 2023 revision. Total: ~97 chapters across 4 subjects.

NEET 2026 Syllabus Overview

Subject	Chapters	Questions	Max marks	Source
Physics	~29	45	180	NCERT Class 11 & 12
Chemistry	~30	45	180	NCERT Class 11 & 12
Botany	~19	45	180	NCERT Class 11 & 12
Zoology	~19	45	180	NCERT Class 11 & 12

Physics Syllabus

45 questions, 180 marks. Based on NCERT Physics Part 1 & 2, Class 11 and Class 12.

Physical World & Measurement

1–2 Qs

Physical World · Units and Measurements

Kinematics

2–3 Qs

Motion in a Straight Line · Motion in a Plane

Laws of Motion

2–3 Qs

Laws of Motion

Work, Energy & Power

2–4 Qs

Work, Energy and Power · System of Particles and Rotational Motion

Gravitation

1–2 Qs

Gravitation

Properties of Matter

2–3 Qs

Mechanical Properties of Solids · Mechanical Properties of Fluids · Thermal Properties of Matter

Thermodynamics

3–5 Qs

Thermodynamics · Kinetic Theory

Oscillations & Waves

2–3 Qs

Oscillations · Waves

Electrostatics

4–6 Qs

Electric Charges and Fields · Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

Current Electricity

3–5 Qs

Current Electricity

Magnetic Effects

2–4 Qs

Moving Charges and Magnetism · Magnetism and Matter

Electromagnetic Induction & AC

2–4 Qs

Electromagnetic Induction · Alternating Current

Optics

3–5 Qs

Ray Optics · Wave Optics

Modern Physics

3–5 Qs

Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter · Atoms · Nuclei

Semiconductor Devices

1–2 Qs

Semiconductor Electronics

Chemistry Syllabus

45 questions, 180 marks. Based on NCERT Chemistry Part 1 & 2, Class 11 and Class 12.

Physical Chemistry

~15 Qs

Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry · Structure of Atom · States of Matter · Chemical Thermodynamics · Equilibrium · Redox Reactions · Solutions · Electrochemistry · Chemical Kinetics · Surface Chemistry

Inorganic Chemistry

~13 Qs

Classification of Elements & Periodicity · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure · Hydrogen · s-Block Elements · p-Block Elements (Groups 13–18) · d- and f-Block Elements · Coordination Compounds · Environmental Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

~17 Qs

Basic Principles and Techniques · Hydrocarbons · Haloalkanes and Haloarenes · Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers · Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids · Amines · Biomolecules · Polymers · Chemistry in Everyday Life

Biology Syllabus (Botany + Zoology)

90 questions, 360 marks (50% of total). Based on NCERT Biology, Class 11 and Class 12.

Diversity in the Living World

4–6 Qs

The Living World · Biological Classification · Plant Kingdom · Animal Kingdom

Structural Organisation

3–5 Qs

Morphology of Flowering Plants · Anatomy of Flowering Plants · Structural Organisation in Animals

Cell Structure & Function

7–9 Qs

Cell: The Unit of Life · Biomolecules · Cell Cycle and Cell Division

Plant Physiology

8–10 Qs

Transport in Plants · Mineral Nutrition · Photosynthesis · Respiration in Plants · Plant Growth and Development

Human Physiology

15–18 Qs

Digestion and Absorption · Breathing and Exchange of Gases · Body Fluids and Circulation · Excretory Products and their Elimination · Locomotion and Movement · Neural Control and Coordination · Chemical Coordination and Integration

Reproduction

6–8 Qs

Reproduction in Organisms · Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants · Human Reproduction · Reproductive Health

Genetics & Evolution

13–16 Qs

Principles of Inheritance and Variation · Molecular Basis of Inheritance · Evolution

Biology in Human Welfare

4–6 Qs

Human Health and Disease · Microbes in Human Welfare

Biotechnology

3–5 Qs

Biotechnology: Principles and Processes · Biotechnology and Its Applications

Ecology

7–9 Qs

Organisms and Populations · Ecosystem · Biodiversity and Conservation · Environmental Issues

Topics Removed from NEET Syllabus (2023 revision)

NTA removed the following topics in the 2023 syllabus revision. These topics will not be tested in NEET 2026:

Physics — Experimental Skills (entire unit removed)
Physics — Communication Systems (partial removal)
Chemistry — Polymers (some sub-topics removed)
Chemistry — Chemistry in Everyday Life (some sub-topics removed)
Chemistry — Environmental Chemistry (some sub-topics removed)
Biology — Biotechnology and Its Applications (some sub-topics removed)
Biology — Human Health and Disease (some sub-topics removed)

Always verify against the latest official NTA syllabus PDF available at nta.ac.in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Has the NEET syllabus changed for 2026?

NTA revised the NEET syllabus in 2023, removing several topics that were previously included. The 2026 syllabus follows the same reduced structure. Key deletions include: Experimental Skills (Physics), some Environmental Chemistry topics, and several Communication Systems sub-topics. The 2026 syllabus remains identical to the 2024 and 2025 syllabi.

How many chapters are in the NEET 2026 syllabus?

The NEET 2026 syllabus has approximately 97 chapters across all subjects: 29 in Physics, 30 in Chemistry (Physical, Organic, Inorganic), and 38 in Biology (Botany + Zoology). These chapters are spread across Class 11 and Class 12 NCERT textbooks.

Which chapters are most important in NEET Biology syllabus?

Based on 10-year NEET paper analysis, the highest-weightage Biology chapters are: Human Physiology (15–18 questions/year), Genetics and Evolution (13–16 questions/year), Plant Physiology (8–10 questions/year), Cell Biology (7–9 questions/year), and Ecology (7–9 questions/year). These five areas together account for approximately 55–60% of the Biology section.

Is NEET syllabus based on NCERT?

Yes. The NEET 2026 syllabus is entirely based on NCERT Class 11 and Class 12 textbooks for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. In Biology, research shows that over 90% of NEET questions are directly answerable from NCERT text, diagrams, or tables. In Chemistry and Physics, NCERT forms the conceptual foundation, though some application-level questions go slightly beyond the textbook.

What topics were removed from NEET syllabus?

NTA removed the following topics from the NEET syllabus in the 2023 revision: Physics — Experimental Skills unit entirely; Chemistry — some topics from Environmental Chemistry, Polymers, and Chemistry in Everyday Life; Biology — certain topics from Biotechnology and Its Applications, and some sub-topics in Human Health and Disease. Always verify against the official NTA notification.

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