The Biology section of NEET 2026 will carry two sub-sections, Botany and Zoology, each carrying 45 questions. This article enlists the best NEET books for the Biology section.
Students should know which are the best books for all the subjects in this exam including Physics, Biology, and Chemistry. In 2026, Biology section is going to be important if students want to score high in the NEET exam. Hence, the Biology scores is going to be the deciding factor for NEET score. Students should know the best books for NEET Biology to perform well in the exam.
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Biology section is divided into two sections - Botany and Zoology. You should know the exam pattern well in advance to do well in Biology and other sections. Also, go through the syllabus for Biology and the chapter-wise weightage. When you know the syllabus, choose the right books for Biology sections. The Biology section has theoretical and straightforward questions that do not require any problem solving skills.
The test structure for Biology is divided into two sub-sections - Botany and Zoology. Each sub-section carries 45 questions, making the total number of questions in Biology section 90. All questions are mandatory. Hence, the Biology section carries the highest weightage. Since there are no shortcuts for NEET Biology, good books for NEET Biology will have a significant impact on a candidate's success. Refer to this article to know about the best books for Biology NEET.
Best Biology Books for NEET
While looking for the best book for NEET Biology, pick the NCERT books first. Start with the basics, and proceed towards more complex textual material. Since diagrams are an important part of the Biology section, a good reference book with a lot of diagrams can be useful. Experts and toppers suggest the following best NEET Biology books for beginners:
- NCERT Biology Class 11 textbook
- NCERT Biology Class 12 textbook
- MTG Objective NCERT at your Fingertips
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After completing the NCERT books among the Biology books for NEET, one should move towards more complex study material. This includes reference books and question banks. For candidates who are at the intermediate or expert level of preparation, the following NEET books for Biology will be useful:
Yes, NCERT books are sufficient to complete the NEET syllabus. A number of past years' NEET toppers have claimed that they referred only to NCERT books for preparation. NCERT textbooks act as the base to complete the syllabus and develop conceptual clarity and understanding of the topics and chapters. However, for practice purposes, students may refer to other books and resources as well. It is advised that while starting the NEET preparation, candidates refer to the NCERT books and move towards other books and advanced resources after that.
- Biology by Trueman (Volume 1 and 2)
- Objective Botany by Ansari
- Pradeep Guide on Biology
- G R Bathla publications for Biology
- Moderns ABC of Biology for XI and XII by B B Arora, A K Sabharwal (Modern Publishers)
- Exploring Biology (Vol 1 and 2) by Sanjay Sharma and Sudhakar Banerjee (Arihant Publications)
- Objective Biology (Vol 1, 2 and 3) by K N Bhatia/ K Bhatia (Dinesh Publications)
- Medical Entrances Biology (Vol 1, 2 and 3) Mamta R Solanki and Lalita Ghotik (Target Publications)
- Together with Biology by S Venugopal
Now that we know which book is best for NEET Biology, information about the exam pattern and subject-wise weightage would prove useful. Aspirants of NEET 2026 are advised to go through the section-wise weightage for different topics in Biology given in the table below. This table will help candidates prepare a list of the topics that are important and allocate time for various subjects.
NEET Biology section-wise weightage
The following table brings the topic-wise priority and weightage in the NEET question paper.
| Biology Chapters and Topics |
Average No. of Questions from the Chapter |
Weightage of the Chapter and Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Botany |
50 |
100% |
| Cell Biology Cell Division Nucleus Plastids |
4 2 1 2 |
8% 4% 2% 4% |
| Ecology-Biodiversity and Conservation Introduction, Level of biodiversity, Pattern of biodiversity, Loss of biodiversity Conservation of biodiversity |
5 4 1 |
10% 8% 2% |
| Plant Kingdom - Algae |
1 1 |
2% 2% |
| Genetics - I Introduction, Mendelism, Monohybrid cross, Dihybrid cross, Back cross, Test cross, |
4 4 |
8% 8% |
| Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants Pollination Fertilization and embryogenesis, Seed and Polyembryony |
3 2 1 |
6% 4% 2% |
| Ecology-Ecosystem Productivity, Decomposition, Energy flow, Food chain, Food web, Ecological pyramids |
1 1 |
2% 2% |
| Anatomy of Flowering Plants Plant Tissues, Tissue Systems |
3 3 |
6% 6% |
| Biotechnology Principles of Biotechnology Applications of Biotechnology in Agriculture Processes of Biotechnology |
4 2 1 1 |
8% 4% 2% 2% |
| Morphology of Flowering Plants Flower |
4 4 |
8% 8% |
| Plant Physiology - Plant Growth and Growth Hormones Growth and Development Introduction, Discovering of PGR, Auxin, Gibberellins and |
4 2 2 |
8% 4% 4% |
| Plant Physiology-II-Photosynthesis In Higher Plants Dark Reaction C3-cycle, C4 cycle, Photorespiration, CAM-cycle and Factors |
3 3 |
6% 6% |
| Genetics-II DNA Replication, Transcription, Genetic code and Translation Regulation of gene expression, HGP and DNA fingerprinting |
4 3 1 |
8% 6% 2% |
| Biomolecule-I Lipids Proteins |
2 1 1 |
4% 2% 2% |
| Ecology-Organisms and Population Adaptations, Population and Population interactions, Biotic community |
1 1 |
2% 2% |
| Plant Physiology-II-Respiration in plants Aerobic respiration- Link reaction and Krebs cycle, Terminal oxidation, Respiratory balance sheet, Amphibolic pathway, Anaerobic respiration-fermentation, Respiratory quotient |
2 2 |
4% 4% |
| Biomolecule-II Enzymes |
2 2 |
4% 4% |
| Biology In Human Welfare Microbes in Human Welfare |
1 1 |
2% 2% |
| Biological Classification Kingdom-Fungi |
2 2 |
4% 4% |
| Zoology |
50 |
100% |
| Cell Biology Cell Division Plastids Mitochondria |
4 2 1 1 |
8% 4% 2% 2% |
| Genetics-I Introduction, Mendelism, Monohybrid cross, Dihybrid cross, Back cross, Test cross, Incomplete dominance, Codominance, Multiple allelism, Pleiotropy Mutation, Pedigree analysis, Genetic disorders |
2 1 1 |
4% 2% 2% |
| Biotechnology Process of Biotechnology Applications of Biotechnology in Medicine, Transgenic Animals |
4 3 1 |
8% 6% 2% |
| Genetics - II DNA Replication, Transcription, Genetic code and |
2 2 |
4% 4% |
| Ecology-Organisms and Population Adaptations, Population and Population interactions, Biotic community |
1 1 |
2% 2% |
| Biomolecule - II Enzymes
|
2 2 |
4% 4% |
| Body fluids and circulation Heart and conduction Blood pressure, ECG |
2 1 1 |
4% 2% 2% |
| Animal Kingdom - I Porifera Arthropoda |
3 1 2 |
6% 2% 4%
|
| Human Reproduction and Reproductive Health Reproductive Health Female Reproductive System Gametogenesis, Reproductive cycles Fertilization, Embryonic, development |
7 2 2 2 1 |
14% 4% 4% 4% 2% |
| Excretory Products and Their Elimination Uriniferous tubule/Nephrons |
2 2 |
4% 4% |
| Neural Control and Coordination CSF, Brain covering, Brain Cavity Brain and Spinal cord |
2 1 1 |
4% 2% 2% |
| Locomotion and Movement Muscles Joints |
2 1 1 |
4% 2% 2% |
| Biology In Human Welfare-Human Health and Disease Diseases caused by virus Diseases caused by bacteria Immune System and Common Human Disease Drug addiction |
5 1 1 2 1 |
10% 2% 2% 4% 2% |
| Breathing and Exchange of Gases Respiratory volume and capacity Exchange and transport of gases |
2 1 1 |
4% 2% 2% |
| Origin and Evolution Evidences of Evolution Theories of Evolution |
4 1 3 |
8% 2% 6% |
| Chemical Coordination and Integration Mode of action of Hormones Thyroid gland |
2 1 1 |
4% 2% 2% |
| Structural Organisation in Animal Epithelial tissue |
1 1 |
2% 2% |
| Animal Kingdom - II Chordarta Cyclostomata/Pisces |
3 1 2 |
6% 2% 4% |
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