Updated on Jan 21, 2026 12:42 IST
Biological classification NEET PYQ is considered crucial aspect of NEET 2026 preparation as 2 to 5 questions are asked from this topics comprising plantae and animalia kingdom mainly. Students must prepare biological classification questions to score well in NEET 2026 exam. NTA to conduct NEET 2026 exam likely in May 3, 2026.

Biological classification NEET PYQ is considered crucial aspect of NEET 2026 preparation as 2 to 5 questions are asked from this topics comprising plantae and animalia kingdom mainly. Students must prepare biological classification questions to score well in NEET 2026 exam. NTA to conduct NEET 2026 exam likely in May 3, 2026.

Biological classification NEET PYQ

Biological classification for NEET 2026 preparation

Biological classification NEET Previous year questions are important component of NEET 2026 exam preparation. Students who appear for NEET 2026 aim to know how many questions are asked from biological classification topic. Once they have an idea about questions they make plan and strategies accordingly to score full marks from this segment of Biology. Usually 3 to 5 questions are asked every year in NEET exam from biological classification. One must practice NEET PYQ of Biological classification to perform well in NEET 2026 exam. The exam will be held tentatively on May 3, 2026. 

Table of contents
  • Biological Classification NEET PYQ
  • NEET Biological Classification PYQ: Topicwise Weightage
  • Biological Classification NEET PYQs

Biological Classification NEET PYQ

Biological classification is categorization of living organism based on different parameters such as evolutionary traits, structural similarities, differences in characteristics etc. It comprises five-kingdom system based on different characteristics mainly Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia. NEET PYQ of biological classification helps students prepare each detail carefully so that there is no scope of losing marks from this section in exam. Ideally, students should study five kingdom system in details and practice previous year questions on these topics. Questions are also asked from topics such as bacteria, virus, fungi and students are advised to study structural differences at cellular and functional level of these microorganisms.

Also Read: Plant Kingdom NEET PYQ with Answers: PDF Download

NEET Biological Classification PYQ: Topicwise Weightage

On an average 3 to 5 questions are asked from biological classification mainly from plant and animal kingdom. Students do need to practice PYQs form biological classification for NEET 2026 preparation. Check the table given below for weightage from biological classification:

Topics

Number of question

Weightage (in percentage)

Kingdom Plantae-Gymnospems

1

2

Kingdom Plantae-Bryophytes

3

6

Kingdom Plantae-Pteridophytes

1

2

Kingdom –Monerae

1

2

Kingdom Animalia-Chordarta

1

2

Kingdom Animalia-Amphibia

4

8

Kingdom Animalia-Pisces

1

2

Biological Classification NEET PYQs

Students can check some of biological classification based questions asked in previous year NEET exam given below.

Which of the following is a correct statement?

  1. Mycoplasma have DNA, Ribosomes, and cell walls.
  2. Bacteria are exclusively heterotrophic organisms.
  3. Cyanobacteria are a group of autotrophic organisms classified under Kingdom Monera.
  4. Slime molds are saprophytic organisms classified under Kingdom Monera.

Correct answer: 3

Mad cow disease in cattle and Cr Jacob disease in humans are due to infection by_________________

     1 Bacterium

  1. Prion
  2. Virus
  3. Viroid

Correct answer: 2

Which of the following is correct about viroids?

      1.They have free RNA without a protein coat.

       2. They have DNA with a protein coat.

  1. They have free DNA without protein coat.
  2. They have RNA with a protein coat.

Correct answer: 1

A capsule is advantageous to a bacterium because

      1.  it allows the bacterium to attach to the surface

     2. it allows the bacterium to “hide” from the host’s immune system

     3. it protects means of locomotion

  1. it protects the bacterium from desiccation

Correct answer: 1

The imperfect fungi that are decomposers of litter and help in mineral cycling belong to

      1. Basidiomycetes

       2. Deuteromycetes

     3. Ascomycetes

      4. Phycomycetes

Correct answer: 2

Pick the incorrect statement 

    1. Neurospora is used in the study of biochemical genetics

   2. Penicillium is multicellular and produces antibiotics

   3. Yeast is unicellular and used in fermentation

   4. Morels and truffles are poisonous mushrooms

Correct answer: 4

Pick the incorrect statement

     1. Diatoms are microscopic and float in water passively

      2. Diatoms are chief producers in oceans

     3. Diatomaceous earth is formed by the cell walls of diatoms

      4. Walls of diatoms are easily destructible

Correct answer: 4

Which component provides a sticky character to bacterial cells

     1. Glycocalyx

     2. Nuclear membrane

    3. Cell wall

    4. Plasma membrane

Correct answer: 1

Download Biological classification NEET PYQ

Explore colleges based on NEET

Delhi
₹6.08 K
Vellore
₹15.00 K
Lucknow
₹2.14 L

Want better recommendations?

There is a 90% more chance of getting best college recommendations by sharing preferences.
Manipal
₹43.95 L
Rishikesh
₹51.52 K
Chennai
₹1.25 Cr
Bhubaneswar
₹89.78 L
Chennai
₹68.02 K
Chennai
₹1.35 Cr
Confused about which college or exam to opt for?assitentRcpRhsImage
  • Chat with our counselor
  • Get your personalised list of colleges & exams matching your preferences
View allCollections

Explore more Medicine & Health Sciences exams with upcoming dates

NTA CMAT 2026 Exam Date

25 Jan '26

CGCUET 2026 Registration

1 Nov '25 - 31 Jan '26

FMGE 2025 December Session Result

17 Feb '26

Last date to apply for March A...

27 Feb '26

CT SET 2026 Application Form

28 Feb '26

AIIMS BSc Paramedical Registra...

23 Mar '26 - 24 Apr '26

KALSEE 2026 Exam Dates

12 Jul '26

About the Author

Mukul Mishra is a master degree holder in science with more than 10 years of experience in medical content writing and editing. Having nose for news and development in medical education field, he has been a recogniz

Read Full Bio
Download Important Dates for Medicine & Health Sciences Exams

News & Updates

Latest NewsPopular News

Explore Other Exams

Jun '20

AIIMS MBBS 2020 Results

May '20

AIIMS MBBS 2020 Exam

Jun '20

JIPMER 2020 exam (tentative)

17 Feb '26

FMGE 2025 December Session Res...

17 Jan '26

FMGE 2025 Exam December Sessio...

Jan '26

OJEE 2026 registrations

Mar '26

OJEE 2026: Last date of fee pa...

14 Nov '25 -

22 Apr '26

PU CET (UG) 2026 Application F...

24 Apr '26

PU CET (UG) 2026 Registration ...

21 Jan '26 -

28 Jan '26

NTA JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Se...

25 Jan '26

NTA CMAT 2026 Exam Date

The list of exams are recommended based on what other exams do the students in your area show interest in
qna

Student Forum

chatAnything you would want to ask experts?
Write here...

Answered 3 hours ago

OUAT Entrance Exam, JEE Main and NEET are undergraduate-level entrance exams. The syllabus is the same as the Class 12 Board exam for the Science stream. But, the difficulty of JEE Main and NEET are much higher than the OUAT Entrance Exam. As JEE Main and NEET are entrance exams for Engineering and

...Read more

A

Aishwarya Aggarwal

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 9 hours ago

No, without presenting NEET scorecard at the time of admission, Indian Army BSc nursing seat will not be allocated to any candidate. It is a mandatory requirement without which the admission does not stand valid. 

S

Shailja Shrivastava

Contributor-Level 6

Answered Yesterday

No, you do not need to clear NEET to get admission in a BSc forensic Science course. While a few colleges might accept it but it is certainly not the primary way to get into forensic Science courses. 

D

Diya Nihalani

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

In 2022, DGMS started accepting the NEET scores for entry to the MNS programme. It scrapped the entrance exam conducted by them and welcomed NEET scores for the initial screening process. 

N

Nishtha Nishtha

Beginner-Level 5

Answered Yesterday

The SOA University NEET UG Cutoff 2025 was published for admission to the MBBS course for all rounds and various categories under the All India quota. The overall cutoff for the General AI category students ranged from 233205 to 298163, according to the first and last round cutoff ranks. 

Note: The c

...Read more

N

Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

Maximum there is no chance .there is only chance in deemed and private universities.so better take a drop and prepare well.

All the best 

A

Akshaya

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 2 days ago

No, appearing in the NEET exam is not a mandatory eligibility requirement to appear for the MH BSc Nursing exam. Candidates can appear for this entrance after completing Class 12th to seek admission to government nursing colleges in the state. 

K

Kanishk Dhawan

Contributor-Level 6