NEET UG 2025–26 • Official, NCERT-aligned
NEET UG Syllabus 2025–2026
Complete, subject-wise syllabus structured for students and teachers. Optimized for quick scanning on mobile with anchor links to Physics, Chemistry, and Biology sections.
Physics
Chemistry
Biology (Botany + Zoology)
Class XI & XII Coverage
Exam overview
| Exam | NEET (UG) 2025 |
|---|---|
| Authority | NMC/UGMEB (syllabus) • NTA (conduct) |
| Session | 2025–2026 |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany + Zoology) |
| Syllabus base | NCERT Class XI & XII alignment |
| Format | Pen-and-paper, objective type (as per NTA information bulletin) |
This page compiles the official syllabus into a student-friendly, subject-wise layout. Use the table of contents to jump to sections. We’ll add detailed topic lists under each subject next.
Physics • NCERT Class XI & XII
Physics Syllabus (NEET UG 2025–26)
Structured, NCERT-aligned outline split into Class XI and Class XII topic clusters for quick lesson planning and student navigation.
Concept + Numericals
Graphs & Units
Experimental Skills
Class XI Topics
Foundations of mechanics, gravitation, properties of matter, heat and thermodynamics, waves.
- 1. Physics & Measurement — Units, dimensions, significant figures, error analysis, dimensional methods.
- 2. Kinematics — 1D/2D motion, relative motion, projectile motion, uniform circular motion.
- 3. Laws of Motion — Newton’s laws, friction, circular dynamics, momentum & impulse.
- 4. Work, Energy & Power — Work–energy theorem, conservative/non-conservative forces, collisions.
- 5. Rotational Motion — Torque, angular momentum, moment of inertia, rolling motion.
- 6. Gravitation — Newton’s law, Kepler’s laws, orbital/escape velocities, satellites.
- 7. Properties of Solids & Liquids — Elasticity, viscosity, surface tension, fluid flow basics.
- 8. Thermodynamics — Zeroth/First/Second laws, heat engines, processes, state variables.
- 9. Kinetic Theory of Gases — Gas laws, kinetic interpretation of temperature, molecular speed distributions.
- 10. Oscillations & Waves — SHM, energy in SHM, wave motion, superposition, stationary waves, resonance.
Class XII Topics
Electric and magnetic phenomena, EM induction, optics, modern physics, semiconductors, and lab skills.
- 11. Electrostatics — Coulomb’s law, electric field & potential, Gauss’s law, capacitors (basics).
- 12. Current Electricity — Ohm’s law, resistivity, series/parallel, Kirchhoff’s laws, power.
- 13. Magnetic Effects of Current & Magnetism — Biot–Savart, Ampère, Lorentz force, cyclotron (concept), magnetic materials.
- 14. Electromagnetic Induction & AC — Faraday–Lenz laws, inductance, LC oscillations, AC circuits (qualitative).
- 15. Electromagnetic Waves — Maxwell’s idea (qualitative), EM spectrum, applications.
- 16. Optics — Reflection & refraction, mirrors & lenses, optical instruments, wave optics (interference/diffraction basics, polarization).
- 17. Dual Nature of Matter & Radiation — Photoelectric effect, de Broglie waves, Davisson–Germer.
- 18. Atoms & Nuclei — Bohr model, nuclear composition, radioactivity, binding energy (concept).
- 19. Electronic Devices — Semiconductors, p–n junction diode, transistor basics, logic idea (intro).
- 20. Experimental Skills — Vernier, screw gauge, spherometer, simple circuits, plotting graphs, error handling.
The outline is aligned with the official NEET UG 2025–26 syllabus and mirrors NCERT coverage for Classes XI & XII.
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Chemistry • NCERT Class XI & XII
Chemistry Syllabus (NEET UG 2025–26)
Organized into Physical, Inorganic, and Organic Chemistry, mapped to NCERT Class XI and XII for straightforward lesson planning and student navigation.
Concepts + Numericals
Periodic Trends
Reaction Mechanisms
Physical Chemistry
Core quantitative concepts spanning moles, thermodynamics, equilibria, kinetics, electrochemistry, and solutions.
- Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry — Mole concept, stoichiometry, laws of chemical combination, atomic/molecular masses.
- Structure of Atom — Atomic models, quantum numbers, electronic configuration, spectra (qualitative).
- Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure — Ionic/covalent bonding, VSEPR, hybridization, bond parameters.
- States of Matter & Solutions — Ideal/non-ideal solutions, concentration units, Raoult’s law, colligative properties.
- Chemical Thermodynamics — Enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs energy, spontaneity, Hess’s law, basic thermochemistry.
- Equilibrium — Chemical and ionic equilibrium, Le Chatelier’s principle, solubility product, buffer idea.
- Redox Reactions & Electrochemistry — Oxidation number, balancing, galvanic cells, Nernst equation, conductance (basics).
- Chemical Kinetics — Rate of reaction, order & molecularity, integrated rate expressions (common cases), factors affecting rate.
- Surface Chemistry — Adsorption basics, colloids (classification, properties), catalysis (intro).
XI: basics—atom, bonding
XII: electrochem, kinetics, solutions
Inorganic Chemistry
Periodic trends, s-/p-/d-/f-block highlights, and coordination compounds relevant to NEET.
- Classification of Elements & Periodicity — Periodic table trends: radii, ionization enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy, electronegativity.
- s-Block Elements — Alkali & alkaline earth metals: trends, important compounds, biological/industrial relevance (qualitative).
- p-Block Elements — Groups 13–18: key properties, important oxides/halides, anomalous behavior and trends.
- d- and f-Block Elements — Transition elements: variable oxidation states, color, complex formation; lanthanoids/actinoids—salient features.
- Hydrogen — Isotopes, hydrides (ionic, covalent, interstitial), water, hydrogen peroxide (essentials).
- Coordination Compounds — Nomenclature, coordination number, isomerism (basic), bonding ideas (valence bond/CFSE—qualitative), applications.
- Environmental Chemistry (intro) — Air/water pollution basics, green chemistry idea (as per NEET scope).
XI: periodicity, s/p-block
XII: d/f-block, coordination
Organic Chemistry
Principles, structure–reactivity, and key functional classes including biomolecules and everyday polymers.
- Purification & Characterisation — Distillation, crystallization, chromatography; elemental analysis, m.p./b.p.; basic spectroscopic ideas (qualitative).
- Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry — Hybridization, resonance, inductive/electromeric effects, carbocations/carbanions, acidity/basicity, IUPAC.
- Hydrocarbons — Alkanes (free radical), alkenes (addition), alkynes; aromaticity and benzene (intro), electrophilic substitution (basics).
- Halogen Derivatives — SN1/SN2 (qualitative), elimination (intro), key preparations and properties.
- Oxygen-Containing Compounds — Alcohols, phenols, ethers; aldehydes/ketones; carboxylic acids & derivatives—typical reactions and tests.
- Nitrogen-Containing Compounds — Amines (basicity, diazotization), cyanides/isocyanides (awareness level for NEET).
- Biomolecules — Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids; vitamins (awareness level), enzymes (basics).
- Polymers & Daily-use Chemicals — Types of polymerization, common polymers and applications; detergents, drugs (intro as per NEET scope).
- Principles of Practical Organic Chemistry — Lassaigne’s test idea, functional group detection (qualitative scope).
XI: basics + hydrocarbons
XII: carbonyls, amines, biomolecules
This outline mirrors the official NEET UG 2025–26 syllabus aligned with NCERT Class XI & XII. Depth is limited to NEET expectations—keep worked examples and common mechanisms handy for practice.
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Biology • Botany + Zoology • NCERT XI & XII
Biology Syllabus (NEET UG 2025–26)
Combined Botany and Zoology outline, mapped to NCERT Class XI and XII. Designed for quick scanning and lesson planning.
Concepts + Diagrams
Processes & Cycles
Applied Biology
Class XI Units
Diversity, structure–function, cells, plant physiology and basic ecology foundations.
- 1. Diversity in the Living World — Taxonomy basics; five-kingdom idea; salient features of Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia; binomial nomenclature.
- 2. Structural Organisation in Plants & Animals — Morphology and anatomy of flowering plants; tissues; animal tissues and organ systems (intro level).
- 3. Cell Structure & Function — Prokaryotic/eukaryotic cells; organelles; biomembranes; cell division (mitosis/meiosis); cell cycle.
- 4. Plant Physiology — Transport in plants; mineral nutrition; photosynthesis; respiration; plant growth & development; plant hormones (qualitative).
- 5. Ecology & Environment (XI) — Ecosystem concepts, energy flow, biogeochemical cycles (intro), ecological succession (basics).
Class XII Units
Human physiology, genetics & evolution, reproduction, biotechnology, and applied ecology.
- 6. Human Physiology — Digestion & absorption; breathing & respiration; circulation; excretion; locomotion & movement (awareness); nervous & endocrine coordination.
- 7. Reproduction — Sexual reproduction in flowering plants; human reproduction; reproductive health and contraception (conceptual scope).
- 8. Genetics & Evolution — Mendelian genetics; chromosomal theory; linkage & mapping (intro); molecular basis (DNA/RNA, replication, transcription, translation); genetic disorders; evolution concepts.
- 9. Biology & Human Welfare — Health and disease; immunity & vaccines (basics); microbes in food/industry; public health principles.
- 10. Biotechnology & Its Applications — Tools (restriction enzymes, vectors, PCR); processes; GMOs; applications in medicine/agriculture; bioethics & biosafety (awareness level).
- 11. Ecology & Environment (XII) — Biodiversity, conservation strategies, environmental issues, sustainable management.
This outline mirrors the official NEET UG 2025–26 Biology syllabus (NCERT-aligned). Depth is limited to NEET expectations—keep standard diagrams, definitions, and examples handy for revision.
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FAQs • NEET UG 2025–26
NEET UG — Frequently Asked Questions
Concise answers about eligibility, exam pattern, marking scheme, languages, documents, and more. Updated automatically for IST.
Who conducts NEET UG and who publishes the syllabus?
The National Medical Commission (NMC) via UGMEB prescribes the syllabus; the National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the exam and issues the information bulletin.
What is the exam mode and pattern?
Pen-and-paper (OMR). Objective questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany + Zoology). Pattern follows the NTA information bulletin for the year.
What is the marking scheme?
Typical NEET scheme: +4 for each correct answer, −1 for each incorrect answer, 0 for unanswered. Final scheme is as per the year’s NTA bulletin.
Is there any age limit or attempt limit?
As per current norms, the lower age limit applies (17 years by the specified date). No attempt cap has been in effect in recent cycles. Always confirm with the current year’s bulletin.
What are the eligibility requirements?
10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English. Minimum aggregate and category-specific relaxations apply. Refer to the current year’s bulletin for exact criteria.
In which languages is NEET available?
NEET is offered in English and multiple regional languages (as notified annually). Choice of language must be selected during application.
How do I apply and which documents are required?
Apply online on the NTA portal during the application window. Keep a valid email, mobile number, photo, signature, address, identity proof, and category certificate (if applicable) ready in the specified formats.
Admit card, city intimation & exam day items?
Download city intimation slip (when released) and admit card from the portal. Carry admit card print, additional photo as specified, a valid ID, and other items permitted by the bulletin. Follow dress code instructions strictly.
Will there be an answer key/OMR display and challenge window?
Yes, NTA typically publishes a provisional answer key and displays OMR responses for challenge within a limited window on payment of a fee.
How are results, ranks, and tie-breaking handled?
Results are published on the NTA website. Tie-breaking rules (usually Biology → Chemistry → Physics scores, fewer incorrect answers, etc.) are detailed in the bulletin for that year.
What are the key dates I should track?
Application window, correction window, city intimation, admit card, exam date, answer key challenge period, and result date. We’ll fill these once the official calendar is released for this cycle.
Where can I verify official updates?
Always cross-check on the official NTA website and the NMC/UGMEB notices for the latest syllabus and exam updates.
Last updated: • This FAQ compiles standard information; final rules are those published in the current year’s NTA Information Bulletin.
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Use these verified links to access the official NEET UG 2025–26 syllabus PDF and exam updates from NTA and NMC/UGMEB.
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