The NEET syllabus is set by the National Medical Commission (NMC), not by NTA. NMC revised and trimmed the syllabus a few years ago, and the NEET UG 2026 information bulletin states there is no change in the 2026 syllabus compared with the previous year. It covers Physics, Chemistry and Biology from Classes 11 and 12, arranged as 20 units in Physics, 20 in Chemistry and 10 in Biology.
The official PDF is on nmc.org.in and is linked from neet.nta.nic.in. Download it from there rather than from coaching sites, because only the NMC document decides what can be asked.
Exam pattern the syllabus is tested in
The NEET UG 2026 bulletin kept the exam in pen-and-paper (OMR) mode, as in 2025, with 180 compulsory questions in 3 hours and no optional section.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 45 | 180 |
| Chemistry | 45 | 180 |
| Biology (Botany and Zoology) | 90 | 360 |
| Total | 180 | 720 |
Each correct answer earns 4 marks and each wrong one loses 1. Since Biology carries half the marks, it deserves half your study time.
Physics syllabus
The NMC Physics syllabus has 20 units. These include:
- Physics and Measurement; Kinematics; Laws of Motion; Work, Energy and Power
- Rotational Motion; Gravitation; Properties of Solids and Liquids
- Thermodynamics; Kinetic Theory of Gases; Oscillations and Waves
- Electrostatics; Current Electricity; Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
- Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents; Electromagnetic Waves; Optics
- Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation; Atoms and Nuclei; Electronic Devices; Experimental Skills
Mechanics units such as Kinematics, Laws of Motion and Rotational Motion form the base for much of the rest, so finish them early. Modern Physics units, from Dual Nature to Electronic Devices, are shorter and more direct, which makes them good for revision in the final weeks.
The Experimental Skills unit covers standard school practicals, such as using a vernier caliper and screw gauge or finding resistance with a metre bridge. Questions come from what you should have done in the lab.
Chemistry syllabus
Chemistry is split into physical, inorganic and organic sections, 20 units in all:
- Physical: Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry; Atomic Structure; Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure; Chemical Thermodynamics; Solutions; Equilibrium; Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry; Chemical Kinetics
- Inorganic: Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties; p-Block Elements; d- and f-Block Elements; Coordination Compounds
- Organic: Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds; Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry; Hydrocarbons; Organic Compounds Containing Halogens; Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen; Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen; Biomolecules; Principles Related to Practical Chemistry
Biology syllabus
Biology has 10 broad units drawn from Botany and Zoology:
- Diversity in Living World
- Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants
- Cell Structure and Function
- Plant Physiology
- Human Physiology
- Reproduction
- Genetics and Evolution
- Biology and Human Welfare
- Biotechnology and Its Applications
- Ecology and Environment
The 2026 bulletin's FAQ fixes one printing error in Unit 2: the phrase about an insect and a frog should be read as covering an insect and a frog separately, since a frog is not an insect.
How to get the official NEET syllabus PDF
- Visit neet.nta.nic.in and open the latest information bulletin. The syllabus is an appendix and the bulletin also links the NMC document.
- Or go to nmc.org.in and look in the latest news or public notices for the NEET UG syllabus.
- Download the PDF and check that the header names the exam year you are preparing for.
- Print the unit list and mark chapters as done, revised and tested.
Many students search for a free NEET syllabus PDF download; the NMC and NTA files are free, and you do not need to sign up anywhere to get them.
Using NCERT books with the syllabus
The NMC units line up closely with NCERT Class 11 and 12 textbooks, but the order and names are not always the same. Match each NMC unit to its NCERT chapters before you start. Where a topic is in NCERT but not in the NMC list, treat it as low priority. Where it is in the NMC list, study it even if a coaching module skips it.
Mistakes students make with the syllabus
- Using an old syllabus: some popular books still carry topics the NMC removed. Compare the book's contents with the current NMC list before you start a chapter.
- Skipping Experimental Skills: this Physics unit and the practical chemistry unit look small, but they test lab basics that are easy marks if prepared.
- Treating Class 11 as less important: the syllabus spans both years, and units like Mechanics, Chemical Bonding and Plant Physiology come from Class 11.
- Ignoring the 180-question format: with no optional questions any more, you cannot drop weak chapters and rely on choice on exam day.
Preparation tips
- Read NCERT Biology line by line; many questions are built on its statements and diagrams.
- In Physics, practise numericals daily, since speed decides how many you can attempt in 3 hours.
- In Chemistry, keep separate short notes for named reactions and exceptions in inorganic trends.
- Take full-length tests on OMR sheets, so filling bubbles feels normal by exam day.
- Keep the last month for revision and mock tests only; do not start new units then.
- Track your weak units from each mock test and revisit them the same week.
Related NEET pages
For the complete picture of the exam, start at the NEET UG exam hub. Closer to the exam, use our NEET admit card download steps, and after it, the guide to checking the NEET answer key. If you also want a non-medical backup, the CUET science subjects follow the NCERT Class 12 syllabus too. More syllabus guides are in the syllabus section.
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