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NEET 2026 Physics syllabus was notified by the NTA in the information bulletin. Physics is the most scoring subject in NEET, though the questions asked are a little tricky. Here you can get Physics Chapter-wise questions break-up. It has 20 units. Download the Physics NEET syllabus 2026 PDF.

The NEET 2026 exam will be conducted today. Physics can make or break the dream of becoming a doctor. The NTA asked conceptual questions of Physics in the NEET paper. There are 45 questions asked in the exam and the marks can improve the NEET ranks of the candidates. Here, the candidates can see the Chapter-wise break-up of Physics for the NEET Exam with the number of questions and weightage.

NEET Physics Syllabus 2026 PDF

NEET Physics Syllabus 2026 PDF

NEET 2026 will be conducted today. There will be 45 questions of Physics in the paper. The total number of questions in the paper is 180. It means that the 25 % paper will be of Physics. The NTA ask the conceptual and application-based questions in the NEET exam. The candidates require the clarity of each concept to answer the question because there will be interdisciplinary questions too in the paper.

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Some questions will be tricky and tough because it involve more than one concept of Physics. Candidates need to prepare strategically to score good marks in the NEET Physics section. We have also shared below the NEET Physics syllabus along with the chapter-wise weightage. Go through the syllabus below and cover every topic in detail. The NTA has not segregated the NEET syllabus 2026 for Physics for Class 11 and Class 12. However, we have provided the division of topics in both classes based on the NCERT curriculum below to help candidates prepare accordingly for the exam. Candidates can also download the latest NEET Physics syllabus 2026 PDF by NTA on this page.

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Candidates can download the latest NTA NEET 2026 Physics syllabus PDF below.

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Table of contents
  • NEET 2026 Physics Syllabus for Class 11 & Class 12
  • NTA NEET Physics Syllabus 2026
  • NEET Physics Chapter-wise Weightage 2026
  • NEET Physics Pattern 2026
  • How to Prepare for NEET Physics Syllabus?

NEET 2026 Physics Syllabus for Class 11 & Class 12

The NEET Physics syllabus is wide and long. Candidates need to cover the entire syllabus to get hold of the subject. For the understanding of candidates, we have shared below syllabus overview in terms of the Physics chapters from Class 11 and Class 12.

NEET Physics Syllabus Class 11

NEET Physics Syllabus Class 12

Physical World and Measurement

Electrostatics

Kinematics

Current Electricity

Laws of Motion

Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents

Work, Energy and Power

Electromagnetic Waves

Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body

Optics

Gravitation

Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation

Properties of Bulk Matter

Atoms and Nuclei

Thermodynamics

Electronic Devices

Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory

Communication Systems

Oscillations and Waves

Experimental Skills

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NTA NEET Physics Syllabus 2026 

The NEET Physics syllabus includes 20 units. The complete syllabus of these units is given below.

Unit & Chapter Name

Topics Covered

Unit I: Physics and Measurement

Units, SI Units, Errors in measurements, Dimensions, least count, significant figures

Unit II: Kinematics

Frame of reference, Motion, Position, average speed, vectors, projectile motion, Uniform circular motion, velocity,

Unit III: Laws of Motion

Force and inertia, Newton’s laws, friction, dynamics of uniform circular motion

Unit IV: Work, Energy and Power

Kinetic and potential energies, Work-energy theorem, motion in a vertical circle: Elastic and inelastic collisions in one and two dimensions

Unit V: Rotational Motion

Centre of the mass, basic concepts, moment of a force; torque, angular momentum, moment of inertia

Unit VI: Gravitation

Universal law of gravitation, Kepler’s laws, Satellites, Escape velocity, Motion of a satellite, orbital velocity

Unit VII: Properties of Solids and Liquids

Elasticity, Hooke's Law, Young's modulus, viscosity, Surface energy and surface tension, Heat, temperature, thermal expansion

Unit VIII: Thermodynamics

Laws of thermodynamics

Unit IX: Kinetic Theory of Gases

Gas laws, Kinetic interpretation of temperature, RMS speed, mean free path, Avogadro's number

Unit X: Oscillations and Waves

Oscillations and periodic motion, SHM, Wave motion, sound, beats

Unit XI: Electrostatics

Electric charges, Electric field, Electric flux, Conductors and insulators

Unit XII: Current Electricity

Electric current, Ohm’s law, Internal resistance, circuits, Kirchhoff’s laws, Wheatstone bridge, Metre Bridge

Unit XIII: Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism

Biot–Savart law, Ampere’s law, Force on a current-carrying conductor in a uniform magnetic field, Current loop as a magnetic dipole and its magnetic dipole moment

Unit XIV: Electromagnetic Induction And Alternating Currents

Induction, transformers, AC circuits

Unit XV: Electromagnetic Waves

Spectrum and applications

Unit XVI: Optics

Ray optics, wave optics

Unit XVII: Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation

Photoelectric effect, de Broglie waves, Hertz and Lenard's observations; Einstein's photoelectric equation

Unit XVIII: Atoms and Nuclei

Atomic models, nuclear physics

Unit XIX: Electronic Devices

Semiconductors, diodes, logic gates

Unit XX: Experimental Skills

Vernier callipers, pendulum, prism, diode experiments, Screw gauge, Metre Scale, Speed of sound, Specific heat capacity, focal length, Identification of Diode

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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:   Is Earthworm topic included in NEET Biology syllabus?
A: 

No, the topic or chapter on earthworm is not included in the NEET Biology syllabus. The NEET syllabus underwent changes wherein certain topics were removed and various topics have been added from other state Boards. In the NEET revised syllabus, there was no mention of the Earthworms topic. Under the unit of Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants, the topic of 'Nervous and reproductive of an insect and Frog.' Based on last year's syllabus, it is estimated that the insect is cockroach, along with frog. Hence, it can be estimated that the Earthworm topic will not be included in the NEET Biology syllabus as well. 

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

NEET Physics Chapter-wise Weightage 2026

Based on the past years’ NEET analysis, we bring the weightage of physics chapters in NEET.

Physics Chapters and Topics

Average No. of Questions

Weightage

Alternating Current

3

6%

Capacitance

4

8%

Centre of Mass

1

2%

Circular Motion

1

2%

Current Electricity

2

4%

Electromagnetic Field

5

10%

Electromagnetic Induction 

1

2%

Electrostatics

2

4%

Gravitation

2

4%

Modern Physics

3

6%

Nuclear Physics

2

4%

Rigid Body Dynamics

2

4%

Surface Tension

1

2%

Wave Optics

2

4%

Projectile Motion

1

2%

Laws of Motion

1

2%

KTG and Thermodynamics

2

4%

Solid and Semiconductor

4

8%

Measurement Error

1

2%

Geometrical Optics

2

4%

Electromagnetic Waves

1

2%

Rectilinear Motion

1

2%

Work, Power, Energy

1

2%

Simple Harmonic Motion

2

4%

Calorimetry and Thermal Expansion

1

2%

Unit and Dimension

2

4%

Note: The above table carries topic-wise weightages based on last year's NEET exam. Candidates may use it for reference by omitting the removed topics.

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NEET Physics Pattern 2026

Now that you know the Physics syllabus and Physics weightage for NEET in detail, here we bring the NEET exam pattern and structure for the NEET Physics section. Have a look at the NEET 2026 exam pattern.

Section

Number of Questions

Total Marks

Physics 

45

180

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Commonly asked questions
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%. .
Q:   What is the distribution of questions in the Chemistry section of the NEET syllabus?
A: 

The Chemistry section of NEET is divided into three sub-sections: Physical, Organic and Inorganic. The least number of questions are from Physical Chemistry. Inorganic and Organic Chemistry chapters have almost similar weightage. In terms of the ratio of Class 11 and Class 12 syllabus of NEET the latter has a higher weightage. The total number of questions asked from the Chemistry section will be 50, out of which 45 questions have to be attempted. The topics carrying high weightage in NEET based on last year's analysis are given in the table below.

NEET Chemistry TopicsNumber of Questions
Organic Chemistry18
Inorganic Chemistry17
Physical Chemistry15
Q:   Which books are really good for the preparation of NEET other than NCERT?
A: 
The NCERT books help you in clearing your doubts regarding the concepts. Conceptual clarity is really important both for NEET and JEE exams. Other than that, you can refer to Arihant and MTG books. They have a good approach in the practice exercises and are all to the level of NEET only. They can help you a lot. Then in these books, you can refer to the previous years' questions and so you can get an idea of the questions and the type of questions that are repeated. Practice more and try to solve many questions in time. That will help you to get good marks which will eventually lead you to a good college through the NEET exam. All the best!
Q:   Why was the NEET 2024 syllabus changed?
A: 

The National Testing Agency (NTA), had clarified the reason behind changing the NEET 2024 syllabus. NTA stated, "Due to the COVID-19 scenario, various School Boards deleted portions of each subject's syllabus. The deleted portion is still not being taken back by these Boards. The deletions were not uniform across various boards. Hence, a number of requests were received by the NTA for the revision of the syllabus." Last year, before the NEET exam, several students and parents asked NTA to release the rationalised NEET syllabus. Since the syllabus of NEET was already released before the rationalisation took place, 

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Now that you know the NEET Physics syllabus and chapter-wise weightage, it is high time that you know the preparation strategy for the NEET Physics section. Here we bring some key tips to prepare for the NEET Physics subject. 

  • Strengthen the concepts: Since Physics is a fundamental subject, it is of prime importance to clear the concepts. After going through the syllabus, if you find any chapter or topic difficult, start it from the very beginning, even if you have completed those chapters. 
  • Focus on key topics: Ensure that you have prepared for the chapter or topic fully and solve practice questions to assess your level of preparation. In case of a low score, you have to understand the reasons and modify your preparation strategy accordingly. 
  • Form an effective preparation strategy: The preparation strategy should focus on two aspects- time management and a topic-wise approach. Create a timetable or a routine to allocate adequate time for each subject and topic.
  • Practice and revise regularly: Simply completing chapters is not enough if you want to ace the NEET Physics subject. Regular revision and practice play key roles. After completing each subject, make revision notes and go through those.

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