NEET Preparation 2026 Tips: Know How to Prepare for NEET UG Physics, Chemistry and Biology Sections

Candidates start their preparation for NEET at different durations before the exam. Some start their preparation early, while others focus on the Class 12 board exam first. The preparation strategy for all these levels is different. Students often ask the question, 'When to start NEET preparation?' As there is no particular answer to this, students should decide this on their own, depending on their calibre and priorities. Know more about the strategy for the respective levels below. 

How to Prepare for NEET During Class 11

A majority of candidates start their NEET preparation in Class 11. At this stage, when students are just starting the preparation, they should try to get an in-depth understanding of the exam by going through the NEET UG syllabus, exam pattern and structure and the past year's question papers. Since they have to attend school also, they should divide their time accordingly to balance both school studies and activities and NEET preparation.

Also, this is the right stage to join a NEET coaching institute or enrol on the NEET test series to get expert guidance and also test their preparation level, which will help them to decide the future course of action. At this stage, it is advised that aspirants refer to their school textbooks or NCERT books. Hoarding a lot of books and study materials will only increase their confusion. After going through the NEET UG syllabus, students should identify their strengths and weaknesses and work accordingly. Make preparation and revision notes for NEET and go through those regularly to brush up on the chapters or topics completed. 

How to Prepare for NEET During Class 12 

Class 12 is a crucial year for students as they have to appear for the Board exam. Hence, this year is all about balancing between the two. While there are common subjects, Physics, Chemistry and Biology, students have to appear for additional subjects as well, like language, mathematics, etc. Class 12 students are advised to make a routine and stick to it. The timetable should have clear demarcations on the Board exam and NEET preparation hours. 

Also, since the NEET exam is scheduled a few months after the Board exam, students are advised to primarily focus on their Board exams, while not compromising on the NEET 2026 preparation as well. Assuming that candidates have completed the NEET syllabus and initial revision, it is time to focus on solving the previous years' question papers and taking regular NEET mock tests. For additional revision and clearing concepts, students should also refer to NEET preparation books, which are widely referred to by other NEET aspirants. 

NEET Preparation Tips for Droppers

Droppers or repeaters have the advantage of having the experience of appearing for the NEET exam. Since they have already taken the exam once, they have a broad idea of the NEET exam pattern and structure. The most important thing for droppers is to identify areas where they went wrong in the last attempt. Also, it is time to introspect the previous preparation strategy. 

There are three broad NEET subjects, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The Biology subject is further divided into Botany and Zoology. Every NEET exam subject needs a different approach. Candidates who assume that the same strategy will work for all three subjects often end up in a difficult situation. Experts thus advise formulating a different preparation strategy for every subject, keeping in mind the nature of questions that can be asked from each subject.

How to Prepare for NEET Subjects

To prepare for the NEET subjects like Physics, Chemistry and Biology, candidates have to follow the preparation tips given below:

• Complete the NEET syllabus: The first and foremost step is to complete the syllabus. This will give you an idea of the overall volume of coverage to be done, followed by the level of difficulty. While you may have already covered some topics as per your school curriculum or Board exam syllabus, a comprehensive study will give you further clarity on chalking out the preparation strategy. 
• Understand the NEET Exam Pattern: Now that you have completed the NEET syllabus, it is important to understand the NEET exam pattern and structure. Since the pattern has changed this year, you should understand the section-wise weightages, timing and duration, etc. 
• Identify your strengths and weaknesses: After completing the preparation, you are advised to take a preliminary mock test to identify your preparation level. Based on that, you can identify your strong and weak areas. You should spend more time improving the weak areas, and if, after multiple attempts, you are unable to improve, then you may omit those topics and focus on your strong suits, and those topics which have a scope for improvement. 
• Get the right books and study materials: After reading the textbooks and completing the NCERT, you can solve the NCERT Exemplar and the best books for NEET subject-wise preparation. After completing each chapter, solve the worksheets or practice papers to test your preparation level. 
• Take subject-wise mock tests: After completing the preparation for each subject, the best way to check the preparation level is by taking sectional mock tests. This will help you assess your preparation level and help plan the further strategy. After taking the mock tests, ensure that it is checked by your teachers and a proper analysis is given on them. 
•  Solve previous years' NEET question papers: Solving previous years' NEET question papers will give exposure to candidates about the question types and topics covered. Hence, it is one of the golden rules of preparation. 
• Effective Time Management: Now that you have identified the different methods of preparation or approaches to follow, it is important to manage your time effectively to accommodate each of these. Create a timetable including your daily routine and study timing for each subject, revision, practice, etc. 

Also Read:

• How to prepare Chemistry section for NEET
• How to prepare Physics section for NEET

• How to prepare Biology section for NEET

• NEET Biology Question Papers 

Due to the vastness of the syllabus, many students struggle to complete it before the examination. The most important tip for candidates wanting to finish the NEET syllabus is to make a timetable. Only organised and disciplined studies can help complete the syllabus. Since the syllabus of NEET is the same as that of Class 11 and Class 12, students need not make extra effort in terms of syllabus completion. However, it is important to understand the NEET subject-wise weightage to decide which chapters to study wholeheartedly and which ones to leave for later, or completely leave out in case he/she is not well-versed in that particular topic. 

Saurabh Kumar, Chief Academic Officer, Vidyamandir Classes, says, "Make sure that the complete syllabus is covered in the first three months, which includes portions from both Class 11 and 12. Since aspirants might be fresh with the Class 12 portion of the NEET syllabus, the initial time should focus on covering the Class 11 portion to rewind things. And most importantly, do not opt to study new topics/ concepts at the last moment." He also adds, "Though the Biology portion (Zoology and Botany) may be a bit easier in comparison to Physics, which has a higher number of theoretical and numerical questions. Biology students need to focus and practice more in the Physics section." 

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• How to complete NEET syllabus on time?
• NEET Chemistry Syllabus with Chapter-wise Weightage
• NEET Physics Syllabus with Chapter-wise Weightage
• NEET Biology Syllabus with Chapter-wise Weightage

Students can take the NEET mock test developed by Shiksha.com. After solving the questions, candidates can also check the detailed solutions and answer keys as well. The NEET mock test PDF for questions and solutions and answer keys can be downloaded below. Prior to that, here are some sample NEET mock test questions. for students' practice purposes. 

Q1. Identify the vector quantity among the following: (1) Distance (2) Heat  (3) Angular momentum  (4) Energy

A. (3)

Q2. A coil has resistance of 30 ohm and inductive reactance 20 ohm at 50 Hz frequency. If an ac source of 200 V, 100 Hz is connected across the coil, current in coil will be (1) 2 A (2) 4 A  (3) 5 A  (4) 6 A

A. (2)

Q3. van der Waals constant (a) for the gases A, B, C and D are 1.25, 3.29, 4.28 and 0.244 respectively. The gas which is most easily liquefied is (1) A (2) B (3) C  (4) D

A. (3)

Q4. Purine base among the following is (1) Cytosine (2) Guanine  (3) Thymine  (4) Uracil

A. (2)

Q5. Which of the following taxonomic category is represented by Solanum in the scientific name Solanum tuberosum? (1) Family (2) Genus  (3) Order  (4) Division

A. (2)

Q6. Which of the following is a commercial blood cholesterol-lowering agent? (1) Cyclosporin A (2) Statin (3) Amylase  (4) Streptokinase

A. (2)

Q7. Two balls are thrown vertically upward simultaneously. While they are in air, the acceleration of their centre of mass (1) Depends on the masses of the balls (2) Depends on volume of the balls (3) Depends on the speed of the balls (4) Is equal to acceleration due to gravity

A. (4)

Q8. Maximum number of electrons present in p subshell is (1) 2 (2) 6 (3) 10 (4) 5

A. (2)

Q9. The bulbil of Agave represents: (1) Reduced disc shaped stem inside the bulb (2) Vegetative propagule  (3) Leaf bud (4) Modified underground bud

A. (2)

Q10. Proboscis gland is an excretory organ for (1) Echinus (2) Pheretima (3) Balanoglossus (4) Rana

A. (3)

Download Complete NEET Mock Test and Answer Keys from the table below.

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Also Read: NEET Prep Questions and Solutions

Choosing the right book for NEET preparation

There is an abundance of books for preparation for NEET. Hence picking the right book might seem like a task. Candidates must take the advice of their mentors before choosing the books for NEET preparation. Books suggested by both, experts and toppers, have been listed in the table. To know the complete list of books, click on the links given below.

Physics	Chemistry	Biology
Concepts of Physics by H.C. Verma Physics for NEET by C.P. Singh Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick, and Walker Objective Physics By DC Pandey Fundamental Physics by Pradeep	Objective Chemistry by R.K. Gupta Physical Chemistry by O.P. Tandon Concise Inorganic Chemistry by JD Lee Boyd for Organic Chemistry ABC of Chemistry for Classes 11 and 12 by Modern Practice books M.S Chauhan for Organic V.K Jaiswal for Inorganic N. Awasthi for Physical	40 Days Biology for NEET by S. Chakravarty GR Bathla publications for Biology Pradeep’s Publication Biology Trueman’s Objective Biology for NEET by M.P Tyagi Objective Biology by Dinesh

Also Read:

• NEET books for Physics
• NEET books for Biology
• NEET books for Chemistry
• Best study materials for NEET

The NEET preparation strategy varies from month to month. This section brings the month-wise preparation tips for the NEET 2026 exam. 

NEET Preparation Strategy for Four Months

When students are in the four-month stage, sticking to the topics in the NEET syllabus will be beneficial. Also, they should focus on completing the syllabus from the NCERT before moving to the other reference material.

Also Read: How to prepare for NEET in 4 months

How to Prepare for NEET in Three Months?

Every candidate who appears for NEET wants to give his/her best shot at the examination. But not all can land amongst the top 100 scorers. The difference might not always be the hard work, but the preparation strategy. One of the key ingredients to achieving good results in NEET is to start early. The best time to start preparing for NEET is after Class 10 or latest before the beginning of Class 12. In the initial stage, students have to master the foundation topics and develop a complete understanding of the concepts. Starting early will also give them ample time for NEET 2026 preparation, and they will not have to rush it.

Also Read:

• How to Crack NEET in First Attempt
• How to score 500+ marks in NEET
• How to score 600+ marks in NEET

Solving the question papers of previous years and mock tests

Experts advise starting the preparation of NEET by referring to the question papers of previous years. NEET question papers will help them understand what type of questions can be asked in the examination. As one progresses, one must start solving these question papers and NEET mock tests regularly. They must attempt these in an environment similar to that of the examination hall.

Also Read: 5 Advantages of Solving Previous Years' Question Papers

Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses

After taking regular mock tests, one should be able to identify the areas of strength and weakness. Based on that, students should decide on the NEET preparation and test-taking strategy. After identifying the weak areas, there are two options. Either one can leave it out completely, depending on the weightages assigned to the subject or topic or can endeavour to prepare well and convert the weakness into strength. First and foremost, one must identify the reason behind the weakness, which can either be a lack of conceptual clarity or silly mistakes due to a lack of concentration. If it is the former, one should go back to the basics and go through the NCERT textbooks and understand the concepts to the core, followed by practice. On the other hand, if the reason for weakness is silly mistakes, then one must focus on practice. 

There are certain topics on the NEET question paper or the NEET syllabus which carry higher weightage and students look for more resources such as practice questions and guidance on those. Some such topics are Cell Cycle and Cell Division, Microbes in Human Welfare, Reproduction in Organisms, Human Reproduction, Biological Classification and Living World, to name a few. Aspirants can download the topic-wise NEET question paper PDFs below.

NEET Questions on Cell Cycle and Cell Division	NEET Questions on Microbes in Human Welfare
NEET Questions on Reproduction in Organism	NEET Questions on Human Reproduction
NEET Questions on Biological Classification	NEET Questions on Living World