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NEET 2026 best books for Physics have been enlisted in this article. Candidates preparing for the examination can get all the information about the best books here. The exam will be held in May 2026. Know the details about the NEET Physics syllabus, chapter-wise weightage and best books for preparation.

NEET 2026 best books for Physics have been enlisted in this article. Candidates preparing for the examination can get all the information about the best books here. The exam will be held in May 2026.

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NEET Physics books list is mentioned on this page. Candidates preparing for NEET UG can refer to the book list before buying. NEET Physics book listed here is suggested by toppers and subject experts. Books help in building concepts and improving the knowledge of topics. 

Medical students find Physics paper to be tough. The question in NEET Physics are concept and formula-based. The questions will be of Class 11 & 12 level. Solving NCERT textbook exercises problems, and examples will help in gaining good marks. Moreover, practice previous year questions to identify high weightage topics. Candidates must plan a strategy for NEET preparation after buying the books.

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Table of contents
  • Top NEET Physics Preparation Books
  • Topic-wise Weightage for NEET Physics
  • How to Prepare for NEET Physics

Top NEET Physics Preparation Books

To develop strong concepts, books such as Concepts Of Physics by H.C. Verma are in extreme demand. The concepts are presented in a very simple and clear-cut explanation. To develop strong practice problems, one can refer to books such as DC Pandey’s Physics for NEET. Experts and toppers suggest starting NEET preparation with NCERT books. They are easier to understand and will help build a strong foundation for preparation.

  1. NCERT Textbook for Class 11 Physics

  2. NCERT Exemplar Problems for Class 11 Physics  

  3. NCERT Textbook for Class 12 Physics

  4. NCERT Exemplar Problems and Solutions for Class 12 Physics

To excel in Physics, the candidate must solve the various numerical-based questions of different difficulty levels. Also, during the initial stages of preparation, a book with solved questions proves beneficial. This is where the NCERT Exemplar books come in handy. A combination of the above books and the question papers of previous years will help clear the basics and indeed build a strong foundation.

After completing the basics from the NCERT books, candidates can start solving mock tests and practice papers. This will take their preparation to the next level. Aspirants can then refer to the following books for NEET Physics.

  1. Concepts of Physics by H C Verma (Part 1 and 2)

  2. Understanding Physics

    • Mechanics Volume 1 and 2

    • Electricity and Magnetism

    • Optics and Modern Physics

    • Waves and Thermodynamics by DC Pandey

  3. Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick & Walker

  4. Problems in General Physics by I E Irodov

  5. Problems and Solution of Physics by Shashi Bhushan Tiwari

  6. Problems in physics by S S Krotov            

  7. Understanding Physics by Freedman and Young

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which topics were removed from the Biology subject of the NEET syllabus?
A: 

The National Medical Commission (NMC) revised the NEET syllabus in 2024. In the Biology, chapters were removed in around six units. The table brings the list of chapters and topics along with the units, which were removed in the NEET syllabus. 

Units

Chapters/Topics

Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants

Animal tissues; Morphology, anatomy and functions of different systems (digestive, circulatory, respiratory, nervous and reproductive) of an insect (Frog). (Brief account only)

Plant Physiology

·         Transport in plants: Movement of water, gases and nutrients; Cell to cell transport-Diffusion, facilitated diffusion, active transport; Plant – water relations – Imbibition, water potential, osmosis, plasmolysis; Long distance transport of water – Absorption, apoplast, symplast, transpiration pull, root pressure and guttation; Transpiration-Opening and closing of stomata; Uptake and translocation of mineral nutrients-Transport of food, phloem transport, Mass flow hypothesis; Diffusion of gases (brief mention).

·         Mineral nutrition: Essential minerals, macro and micronutrients and their role; Deficiency symptoms; Mineral toxicity; Elementary idea of Hydroponics as a method to study mineral nutrition; Nitrogen metabolism-Nitrogen cycle, biological nitrogen fixation.

Human Physiology

Digestion and absorption; Alimentary canal and digestive glands; Role of digestive enzymes and gastrointestinal hormones; Peristalsis, digestion, absorption and assimilation of proteins, carbohydrates and fats; Caloric value of proteins, carbohydrates and fats; Egestion; Nutritional and digestive disorders – PEM, indigestion, constipation, vomiting, jaundice, diarrhoea.

Reproduction

Reproduction in organisms: Reproduction, a characteristic feature of all organisms for continuation of species; Modes of reproduction – Asexual and sexual; Asexual reproduction; Modes-Binary fission, sporulation, budding, gemmule, fragmentation; vegetative propagation in plants.

Biology and Human Welfare

Improvement in food production; Plant breeding, tissue culture, single cell protein, Biofortification; Apiculture and Animal husbandry.

Ecology and Environment

Organisms and environment: Habitat and niche; Population and ecological adaptations

Ecosystem Patterns: Nutrient cycling (carbon and phosphorous); Ecological succession; Ecological Services fixation, pollination, oxygen release.

Biodiversity and its conservation: Sacred Groves.

Environmental issues: Air pollution and its control; Water pollution and its control; Agrochemicals and their effects; Solid waste management; Radioactive waste management; Greenhouse effect and global warning; Ozone depletion; Deforestation; Any three case studies as success stories addressing environmental issues.

Also Read: NEET Biology Syllabus with Chapter-wise Weightage

Q:   What was the ratio of questions asked from Class 11 and Class 12 syllabi in the NEET exam?
A: 
There is no specific or defined ratio of Class 11 and Class in which questions are set from the NEET syllabus. It varies from year to year. Based on the previous year's and this year's NEET question paper analysis, it has been observed that the ratio of the Class 12 syllabus is higher than that of the Class 11 syllabus. Here we present the subject-wise ratio of Class 11 and Class 12 NEET syllabi based on last year's analysis. Physics Class 11 - 40% Class 12 - 60% Chemistry: Class 11 - 46% Class 12 - 54% Biology: Class 11 - 53% Class 12 - 47%. The ratio may vary next year.
Q:   Which chapters carry a high weightage in NEET Physics syllabus?
A: 

The chapters carrying high weightage in the NEET Physics syllabus are as follows:

  • Thermodynamcs
  • Current Electricity
  • Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter
  • Electromagnetic Waves
  • Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits

The following table brings the chapter-wise weightage of NEET Physics syllabus based on previous year's analysis.

Name of the chapter

Number of questions asked (Approx.)

Weightage in percent

Alternating current

1

4

Atoms

0-1

1.5

Current electricity

2

8

Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

2

6

Electric Charges and Fields

1

4.5

Electromagnetic induction

1

4

Electromagnetic waves

1

5

Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

1

4.5

Gravitation

0-1

2

Kinetic theory

1

3

Laws of Motion

1

3

Magnetism and Matter

1

2.5

Mechanical Properties of Fluids

0-1

2

Mechanical Properties of Solids

0-1

2

Motion in a Plane

0-1

1.5

Motion in a Straight Line

0-1

1.5

Moving Charges and Magnetism

1

2.5

Nuclei

0-1

1.5

Oscillations

0-1

1.5

Physical World, Units and Measurements

0-1

2

Ray optics and optical instruments

1

5

Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits

2

6

System of Particles and Rotational Motion

1

5

Thermal Properties of Matter

0-1

2

Thermodynamics

2

9

Wave optics

1

5

Waves

0-1

1.5

Work, Energy and Power

1

4

 Total

45

100

Also Read: NEET Physics Syllabus with Chapter-wise Weightage

Q:   What is the ratio of the NEET syllabus from Class 11 and Class 12?
A: 
There is no specific or defined ratio of Class 11 and Class in which questions are set from the NEET syllabus. It varies from year to year. Based on the previous year NEET question paper analysis, it has been observed that the ratio of the Class 12 syllabus is higher than that of Class 12 syllabus. Here we present the subject-wise ratio of Class 11 and Class 12 NEET syllabus based on last year's analysis. Physics Class 11 - 42% Class 12 - 58% Chemistry: Class 11 - 42% Class 12 - 58% Biology: Class 11 - 53% Class 12 - 47%. .

Topic-wise Weightage for NEET Physics

In the table given below, we have enlisted the topics included in the Physics section of the NEET syllabus. The number of questions that can be asked in the examination from these topics has also been given.

Physics Chapters and Topics

Average No. of Questions from the chapter

Weightage of the chapter and topic 

Alternating Current

  • Average Peak & RMS Values
  • Transformer
  • Power consumed in an AC Circut

3

  • 1
  • 1
  • 1

6%

  • 2%
  • 2%
  • 2%

 

Capacitance

  • Combination of Capacitors
  • Circuits with capacitor and use of KCL and KVL

4

  • 2
  • 2

8%

  • 4%
  • 4%

Centre of Mass

  • Collision

1

  • 1

2%

  • 2%

Circular Motion

Circular Motion in Horizontal Plane

1

  • 1

2%

  • 2%

Current Electricity

  • Battery, emf, terminal Voltage, KCL and KVL 
  • Combination of Resistance 

2

  • 1
  • 1

4%

  • 2%
  • 2%

Electro Magnetic Field

  • Magnetic field due to a circular loop
  • Properties of magnetic material
  • Magnetic field due to a cylinder, large sheet, solenoid, toroid and ampere’s law
  • Magnetic force and torque on a current carrying loop and magnetic dipole moment

5

  • 1
  • 1
  • 1
  • 2

10%

  • 2%
  • 2%
  • 2%
  • 4%

Electro Magnetic Induction 

  • Lenz’s law

1

  • 1

2%

  • 2%

Electrostatics

  • Dipole
  • Potential Energy of a System of Point Charge

2

  • 1
  • 1

4%

  • 2%
  • 2%

 

Gravitation

  • Kepler’s law for Satellites, Orbital speed and Escape speed
  • Gravitational Potential Energy and Self Energy

2

  • 1
  • 1

4%

  • 2%
  • 2%

Modern Physics

  • Photoelectric Effect
  • De–Broglie wave (Matterwaves) 
  • Electronic Transition in the h/h-Like Atom

3

  • 1
  • 1
  • 1

 

6%

  • 2%
  • 2%
  • 2%

Nuclear Physics

  • Properties of Nucleus
  • Statistical Law of Radioactive Decay 

2

  • 1
  • 1

4%

  • 2%
  • 2%

Rigid Body Dynamics

  • Moment of inertia
  • Rotation about Fixed Axis (Energy Conservation) 

2

  • 1
  • 1

4%

  • 2%
  • 2%

Surface Tension

  • Surface tension, Surface energy and capillary rise

1

  • 1

2%

  • 2%

Wave Optics

  • Polarisation
  • YDSE with Monochromatic light

2

  • 1
  • 1

4%

  • 2%
  • 2%

Projectile Motion

  • Equation of Trajectory

1

  • 1

2%

  • 2%

Laws of Motion

  • Type of forces, Newton’s third law, free body diagram

1

  • 1

2%

  • 2%

KTG and Thermodynamics

  • Kinetic Theory of Gases
  • Calculation of work

2

  • 1
  • 1

4%

  • 2%
  • 2%

Solid and Semiconductor

  • Logic Gates
  • Diodes

4

  • 2
  • 2

8%

  • 4%
  • 4%

Measurement Error

  • Measurement Error

1

  • 1

2%

  • 2%

Geometrical Optics

  • Refraction by Prism
  • Optical Instrument

2

  • 1
  • 1

4%

  • 2%
  • 2%

Electromagnetic Waves

  • Electromagnetic Waves

1

  • 1

2%

  • 2%

Rectilinear Motion

  • Graph-based questions

1

  • 1

2%

  • 2%

Work, Power, Energy

  • Power

1

  • 1

2%

  • 2%

Simple Harmonic Motion

  • Equation of SHM
  • Simple Pendulum

2

  • 1
  • 1

4%

  • 2%
  • 2%

Calorimetry and Thermal Expansion

  • Thermal Expansion

1

  • 1

2%

  • 2%

Unit and Dimension

  • Thermal Expansion

2

  • 2

4%

  • 4%

Using the above table as a reference, a candidate can prioritise the topics of greater importance and allocate time accordingly. Candidates must note that the NEET Physics syllabus weightage mentioned above is based on last year's exam. It may change this year. However, it will act as a reference for preparation for the NEET 2026 aspirants. 

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Candidates have to follow the steps given below to prepare for the NEET 2026 Physics section. 

  • Know the NEET Physics syllabus thoroughly: The first and foremost step is to know the NEET Physics syllabus in detail. You must check the latest NEET syllabus to know what to omit and what to study. 
  • Identify your strengths and weaknesses: Once you know the syllabus, identify the topics in which you are strong and weak. In the initial stages, spend more time on the weak areas to prepare those properly. Gather conceptual clarity to be able to solve any question types. After completing the topics, start practicing questions from those areas to be more thorough with the applications. 
  • Get the right books: After completing the syllabus and the NCERT book, you can collect the best books for NEET Physics and study from those. These books will provide you further knowledge and practice materials on NEET Physics chapters. However, ensure you collect the latest edition with the NEET revised syllabus.
  • Take regular mock tests and solve previous years' question papers: You should regularly practice the NEET Physics questions and take sectional mock tests. Also, regular solving of previous years' question papers will give you exposure to different types of NEET Physics questions.

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