Weightage of 11th and 12th in NEET 2026: Check Chapter-wise Weightage
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NEET 11th and 12th weightage is one of the most important areas that students focus on while preparing for the exam. There is no defined structure or weightage of 11th and 12th chapters in NEET exam, but syllabus consists of topics from both classes. This article of Shiksha brings to you a detailed account of the weightage of 11th and 12th in NEET based on past years’ analysis.
NEET Class 11th and 12th Weightage
The NEET 2026 exam is expected to be conducted in the first week of May 2026. If you are preparing for the exam, you must know the NEET 11th and 12th weightage. The NEET syllabus consists of subjects and topics from both Class 11 and Class 12. This article of Shiksha brings to you a detailed account of the weightage of 11th and 12th in NEET based on the previous years' analysis and trends.
- NEET Syllabus Based on Class 11 and Class 12 Weightage
- NEET 11th and 12th Weightage in Distribution of Questions
- Chapter-wise Weightage for NEET
NEET Syllabus Based on Class 11 and Class 12 Weightage
Till NEET 2023, NTA had segregated the NEET syllabus according to Class 11 and Class 12 chapters and topics. As per the revised NEET syllabus, there is no specific segregation of NEET 11 and 12 weightages. However, we bring the subject-wise chapters or topics for NEET Class 11 and Class 12. It is expected that the NEET syllabus 2026 will remain the same as last year. Here we are providing the tentative Class 11 and Class 12 syllabus for NEET 2026 based on last year's exam.
NEET Syllabus for Physics for Class 11 and Class 12
The following table brings the NEET Physics syllabus for NEET 11 and 12 classes.
| Class 11 |
Class 12 |
|---|---|
| Physics and Measurement |
Electrostatics |
| Kinematics |
Current Electricity |
| Laws of Motion |
Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism |
| Work, Energy and Power |
Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents |
| Rotational Motion |
Electromagnetic Waves |
| Gravitation |
Optics |
| Properties of Solids and Liquids |
Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation |
| Thermodynamics |
Atoms and Nuclei |
| Kinetic Theory of Gases |
Electronic Devices |
| Oscillations and Waves |
Experimental Skills |
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NEET Syllabus for Chemistry for Class 11 and Class 12
The following table brings the subject-wise NEET Chemistry syllabus for NEET 11 and 12 classes.
| Class 11 |
Class 12 |
|---|---|
| Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry |
Solutions |
| Atomic Structure |
Electrochemistry |
| Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties |
Chemical Kinetics |
| Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure |
P-Block Elements |
| Chemical Thermodynamics |
D and f block elements |
| Equilibrium |
Coordination Compounds |
| Redox Reactions |
Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen |
| P-Block Elements |
Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen |
| Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds |
Biomolecules |
| Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry |
Principles Related to Practical Chemistry |
| Hydrocarbons |
|
| Organic Compounds Containing Halogen |
NEET Syllabus for Biology for Class 11 and Class 12
The following table brings the subject-wise NEET Biology syllabus for NEET 11 and 12 classes.
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| Class 11 |
Class 12 |
|---|---|
| Diversity in Living World |
Reproduction |
| Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants |
Genetics and Evolution |
| Cell Structure and Function |
Biology and Human Welfare |
| Plant Physiology |
Biotechnology and Its Applications |
| Human Physiology |
Ecology and Environment |
NEET 11th and 12th Weightage in Distribution of Questions
Based on the past three years’ NEET analysis, it can be said that the average weightage of 11th and 12th questions in NEET is around 45 per cent and 55 per cent. Let us take a look at the year-wise 11th and 12th weightage in NEET.
| NEET Year |
Subjects |
NEET 11th and 12th Weightage Percentage |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 11 |
Class 12 |
||
| NEET 2025 |
Chemistry |
44 |
56 |
| Physics |
36 |
64 |
|
| Biology |
55 |
45 |
|
| Total |
48 |
52 |
|
| NEET 2024 |
Chemistry |
42 |
58 |
| Physics |
40 |
60 |
|
| Biology |
52 |
48 |
|
| Total |
46.50 |
53.50 |
|
| NEET 2023 |
Chemistry |
38 |
62 |
| Physics |
32 |
68 |
|
| Biology |
53 |
47 |
|
| Total |
41 |
59 |
|
As seen from the last three years’ analysis of NEET, the weightage of Class 12 chapters is higher than that Class 11 chapters in the NEET question papers. Hence, students should focus on paying more attention to NEET Class 12 chapters during the NEET 2026 preparation.
Chapter-wise Weightage for NEET
The following table brings the subject-wise important chapters in NEET along with their weightages.
| NEET Physics Chapters and Topics |
Weightage in Percentage |
|---|---|
| 7 |
|
| 7 |
|
| 7 |
|
| 6 |
|
| 6 |
|
| Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, |
6 |
| 5 |
|
| 5 |
|
| NEET Chemistry Chapters and Topics |
Weightage in Percentage |
| 9 |
|
| 7 |
|
| 6 |
|
| 5 |
|
| Aromatic Compounds |
6 |
| 5 |
|
| NEET Chemistry Chapters and Topics |
Weightage in Percentage |
| Plant Diversity |
12 |
| Morphology of Flowering Plants |
7 |
| Cell Structure & Function |
10 |
| Plant Physiology |
13 |
| Plant Reproduction |
9 |
| Genetics and Evolution |
24 |
| Ecology and Environment |
16 |
| Animal Kingdom |
10 |
| 45 |
|
| Human Reproduction & Reproductive Health |
18 |
| Origin & Evolution |
10 |
| Human Health & Diseases |
9 |
Note: The weightages of the NEET chapters and topics are based on last year’s exams. Candidates are advised to prepare for NEET based on the above-mentioned weightages. However, there is no assurance that the NEET 2026 question distribution will be on similar lines. Hence, they should be prepared for all sorts of scenarios.
There will be NEET exam in 2026. The NEET UG exam is usually conducted on the first subday of May. It is likely that the NEET 2026 exam will be held on May 3. However, the NTA has not announced the dates and schedule as of now.
Candidates will have to follow the instructions given below, which have been communicated by NTA on the NEET admit card 2025.
1. The candidate must reach the Centre well in advance by 11:00 AM.
2. No candidate shall be permitted to enter the Centre after the Gate Closing- Time (01:30 PM).
3. No candidate shall be permitted to leave the Examination Room/Hall before the end of the examination
4. Candidates are advised to verify the location of the examination venue, at least a day in advance so that they do not face any problem on the day of examination.
5. Candidates are advised to bring the updated copy of their Aadhaar Card to the centre.
6. Candidates will be permitted to carry only the following items with them into the examination venue:
a) A personal transparent water bottle.
b) Additional photograph same as uploaded on Application Form, to be pasted on Attendance Sheet.
c) Admit Card (to be issued separately) along with Self Declaration (Undertaking) with Postcard size photograph affixed on the designated space downloaded from the NTA website (a clear printout on A4 size paper) duly filled in
d) PwD Certificate and Scribe-related documents, if applicable.
7. Candidates are NOT allowed to carry any personal belongings including electronic devices, mobile phones, and other banned/ prohibited items listed in the Information Bulletin to the Examination Centre. Examination Officials will not be responsible for the safe keep of personal belongings and there will be no facility at the centre to keep the belongings.
8. All candidates shall be under CCTV surveillance during the examination.
9. Candidates have to bring updated Aadhaar Card to the centre
10. Test-takers have to paste postcard-size and passport-size photograph and left-hand thumb impression to the designated spaces provided on the NEET 2025 admit card
11. No bio-breaks will be allowed within first one hour after the beginning of the test and in the last half an hour. Frisking and biometric checking may be conducted again after returning from bio-breaks.
12. Test-takers will not be allowed to leave the exam centre before the stipulated time period.
NEET will be conducted in 13 languages. Till 2020, NEET was held in 11 languages. NTA increased the number of languages or medium to 13 from 2021 onwards. Malayalam and Punjabi are the latest additions. The list of languages are as follows:
- English
- Hindi
- Bengali
- Urdu
- Assamese
- Gujarati
- Marathi
- Odia
- Kannada
- Tamil
- Malayalam
- Punjabi
- Telugu.
The NTA has not announced the NEET 2026 dates as of now. It is likely that the NTA NEET UG exam will be held as per the previous years' trends. The exam might be held on May 3, 2025, that is, the first sunday of the month. The NEET 2025 session exam was held on May 4, in a similar trend to the last couple of years.
The NTA is likely to release the NEET UG 2026 notification in February 2026. The notification will be released with the information bulletin containing the exam dates and details. Students need to go through the notification before filling out the NEET UG form 2026.
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NTA has not defined the specific weightage of 11th and 12th syllabi in NEET. Hence, students are advised to take ample NEET mock tests and solve previous years’ question papers to get a thorough idea of the 11th and 12th weightage in NEET.
According to the revised NEET exam pattern, the 20 optional questions were removed. Each section carries 45 questions. Total number of questions is 180. The exam is held for three hours. Each question carries four marks and there is one mark of negative marking for each wrong answer. No marks will be awarded or deducted for non-attempts or extra attempts of questions.
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