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 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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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. |
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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.
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 |
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 |
0-1 | 2 | |
Kinetic theory | 1 | 3 |
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 |
2 | 9 | |
Wave optics | 1 | 5 |
0-1 | 1.5 | |
Work, Energy and Power | 1 | 4 |
Total | 45 | 100 |
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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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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 Topics | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Organic Chemistry | 18 |
| Inorganic Chemistry | 17 |
| Physical Chemistry | 15 |
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.
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How to Prepare for NEET Physics Syllabus?
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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