National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) Guide 2026
Overview
NEET is the single entrance exam for admission to undergraduate medical (MBBS), dental (BDS), and AYUSH courses in India. It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Exam Pattern
The exam is conducted offline (pen and paper).
Exam Structure
- Duration: 200 minutes (3 hours 20 minutes)
- Total Marks: 720 Marks
- Subjects:
- Physics (50 questions)
- Chemistry (50 questions)
- Biology (100 questions: 50 Botany, 50 Zoology)
- Sections: Each subject has Section A (35 compulsory questions) and Section B (15 questions, attempt any 10).
Detailed Syllabus
The NEET syllabus is based on the NCERT Class 11 and 12 curriculum for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
1. Physics
Physical World and Measurement, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy and Power, Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body, Gravitation, Properties of Bulk Matter, Thermodynamics, Behavior of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory, Oscillations and Waves, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents, Optics, Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation, Atoms and Nuclei, Electronic Devices.
2. Chemistry
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry, Structure of Atom, Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, States of Matter: Gases and Liquids, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Redox Reactions, s-Block Elements, Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques, Hydrocarbons, Environmental Chemistry, Solid State, Solutions, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Surface Chemistry, General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements, p, d and f Block Elements, Coordination Compounds, Haloalkanes and Haloarenes, Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers, Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids, Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen, Biomolecules, Polymers, Chemistry in Everyday Life.
3. Biology
Diversity in Living World, Structural Organization 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.
Marking Scheme
- Correct Answer: +4 Marks
- Negative Marking: -1 Mark for each wrong answer.
- Unanswered: 0 Marks.
Preparation Strategy
- Master NCERTs: Almost all questions in NEET are based on NCERT books. Read them thoroughly.
- Focus on Biology: Biology carries 50% of the marks. Ensure you have clear concepts and memorize important terms.
- Practice Physics Problems: Practice a wide range of problems to build confidence in Physics.
- Mock Tests: Regular practice of previous year papers and mock tests is essential to manage time effectively during the exam.
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