NEET Syllabus — What You Must Prepare?
NEET syllabus broadly covers the topics from three major subjects namely Physics, Chemistry and Biology of class 11 and 12. The students, who aspire to pursue an MBBS/BDS programme from the top colleges in India have to prepare the NEET syllabus prescribed by MCI to qualify the examination. The Medical Council of India (MCI), after reviewing a variety of state syllabi and syllabus prescribed by the CBSE, COBSE and NCERT has recommended the syllabus for this year. Regarded as a prominent entrance examination, lakhs of students prepare this syllabus to compete at the national level and join to best medical/dental college.
What are the topics that students must prepare to appear for NEET UG examination? How much significance does each subject carry? Where can you refer to prepare the syllabus? What are the tips to follow to prepare the vast NEET syllabus? Find the answers to all these questions in this article. It provides comprehensive information of NEET syllabus including subject-wise topics covered, books to refer and important tips for preparation.
NEET Syllabus — An Overview
The core NEET syllabus covers all the important topics that students have studied in their class 11 and 12. The key subjects that require your major focus include Physics, Chemistry and Biology. What significance does each subject hold? How many questions are asked from each subject? What are the maximum marks that each question carries? Find the answer to all these questions in the table given below. It provides a detailed overview of the NEET syllabus.
Detailed Overview of NEET Syllabus
S.No. Subject Number of Questions Asked Total Marks
1. Physics 45 questions 180 (Each question carries 4 marks)
2. Chemistry 45 questions 180 (Each question carries 4 marks)
3. Biology 90 questions 360 (Each question carried 4 marks) Total 180 questions 720 marks
Note: There is negative marking also applicable. One mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
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NEET Syllabus — Physics
The first subject of the NEET syllabus is Physics. The students have to attempt total 45 questions in this section covering the topics mentioned in the table below. While each correct question rewards you with 4 marks, any wrong answer can lead to a deduction of one mark. Since there is no topic-wise weight prescribed by NTA, the students are required to pay significant attention to each topic mentioned.
NEET Syllabus — List of Topics Covered in Physics
S.No. Topics of Class 11 Topics of Class 12
1. Physical World & Measurement Current Electricity
2. Kinematics Electrostatics
3. Work, Energy & Power Magnetic Effects of Current & Magnetism
4. Laws of Motion Electromagnetic Waves
5. Motion of System of Particles & Rigid Body Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Currents
6. Gravitation Dual Nature of Matter & Radiation
7. Thermodynamics Optics
8. Oscillations and Waves Electronic Devices
9. Properties of Bulk Matter Atoms & Nuclei
10. Behaviour of Perfect Gas & Kinetic Theory –
NEET Syllabus — Chemistry
Chemistry has a vast number of topics for you to cover as compared to Physics and Biology. Besides this, it also has 45 questions carrying 4 marks each with negative marking of one mark for each wrong answer. The table below highlights all the topics of class 11 and 12 that are included in the NEET syllabus.
NEET Syllabus — List of Topics Covered in Chemistry
S.No. Topics of Class 11 Topics of Class 12
1. Structure of Atom Solutions
2. Basic Concepts of Chemistry Solid State
3. Classification of Elements & Periodicity in Properties Electrochemistry
4. States of Matter — Gases & Liquids Chemical Kinetics
5. Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure General Principles & Processes of Isolation of Elements
6. Equilibrium Surface Chemistry
7. Thermodynamics p-Block Elements
8. Hydrogen d and f Block Elements
9. Redox Reactions Haloalkanes & Haloarenes
10. s-Block Element Coordination Compounds
11. Some p-Block Elements Alcohols, Phenols & Ethers
12. Hydrocarbons Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
13. Organic Chemistry — Some Basic Principles & Techniques Aldehydes, Ketones & Carboxylic Acids
14. Environmental Chemistry Polymers
15. — Biomolecules
16. — Chemistry in Everyday Life
NEET Syllabus — Biology
Biology subject holds a greater significance in the NEET examination as compared to Physics and Chemistry. Carrying a greater number of questions, this subject allows the students to score more in the overall examination. The topics that are covered under this subject are listed in the table below. With less number of topics to cover, Biology can turn out a scoring subject for the students.
NEET Syllabus — List of Topics Covered in Biology
S.No. Topics of Class 11 Topics of Class 12 1. Structural Organisation in Animals & Plants Reproduction 2. Diversity in Living World Biology & Human Welfare 3. Plant Physiology Genetics & Evolution 4. Cell Structure and Function Ecology & Environment 5. Human Physiology Biotechnology & Its Applications
NEET Syllabus — Preparation Tips
Undoubtedly, the NEET syllabus is very vast to cover as it includes the topics of both class 11 and 12. Furthermore, considering the cut-throat competition that exists, the students need to prepare well for the examination. Most of the aspirant begin their preparations after completing their class 10 examination. While some join top coaching institutions for preparations, some prefer to prepare on their own. Here are some key tips for the aspirants that will certainly help them in better preparation –
Start early
Don’t wait for the last time to start the preparation. If you are clear in your mind about your aspiration, you should start preparing for it immediately. It saves you from last-minute panic situations and helps you to easily cover every topic within the available time limit.
Refer relevant study material
It is advisable to strictly stick to the prescribed NEET syllabus. Thus, you need to refer a study material which is relevant to the syllabus. Referring to NCERTs should be your first choice to cover the syllabus and then you can look up for some other study material.
Stick to the timetable
Before you begin your preparation for NEET syllabus, you need to prepare a time-table that you can follow. A timetable should be efficiently made. Pay equal attention to all the subjects. Also, avoid long hours of continuous study. Rather, you can prefer taking small breaks while studying. This helps in retaining the things that you have studied and also increases your concentration level.
Practice is the key
While studying, you should also take out time for solving sample papers of practice papers. Adding this to your habit will help you adapt the examination pattern thereby making you efficient in managing all the questions within the specified time limit. The more you will practice, the more you will be able to grab the concepts in mind.
Revision is a must
Lastly, it is equally important to revise whatever you have learned while studying and solving practice papers. Without revision, you may end up with messed up concepts in your mind.
NEET Syllabus — Books to Refer
While referring to NEET syllabus, you might also want to know the relevant books that you can refer to study. The market is full with a vast number of reference books, study materials and practice sets. The students are advised to be selective while choosing any study material. The key thing to look up before selecting a reference book is its relevance with the syllabus. Here is a compilation of some much-preferred books for each subject that you can refer for your NEET preparation –
NEET Syllabus — List of Books to Refer for Physics
S.No. Name of the Book Author Name
1. NCERT Physics Part 1and 2 (Class 11 & 12) NCERT
2. Objective Physics D. C. Pandey
3. Concepts of Physics H. C. Verma
4. Fundamental Physics Pradeep
5. Fundamentals of Physics Halliday, Resnick and Walker
6. Problems in General Physics IE Irodov
NEET Syllabus — List of Books to Refer for Chemistry
S.No. Name of the Book Author Name
1. NCERT Chemistry Textbook Part 1 and 2 (Class 11 and 12) NCERT
2. ABC of Chemistry for Class 11 & 12 Modern
3. Physical Chemistry O P Tandon
4. Concise Inorganic Chemistry J D Lee
5. Organic Chemistry Morrison & Boyd
NEET Syllabus — List of Books to Refer for Biology
S.No. Name of the Book Author Name
1. NCERT Biology Part 1 and 2 (Class 11 and 12) NCERT
2. Objective Biology Dinesh
3. Elementary Biology (Vol. 1 and 2) Trueman
4. Objective Botany Ansari
5. Objective NCERT at your Fingertips MTG Editorial Board
NEET Syllabus — QnA
Here is a compilation of some commonly asked questions regarding NEET syllabus along with their answers for your reference –
Q. Does the NEET syllabus change every year?
A. No, it remains the same every year.
Q. Where can student access the detailed NEET syllabus?
A. The students can find a detailed NEET syllabus on its official website.
Q. Which are the subjects covered in the syllabus?
A. The NEET syllabus includes questions from three major subjects namely, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Q. How many questions are asked from each subject?
A. The students have to attempt total 180 multiple-choice questions out of which 45 questions are asked from Physics, 45 from chemistry and 90 from biology.
Q. Who is held responsible for deciding the NEET syllabus?
A. From 2019 onwards, the National Testing Agency (NTA) decides the syllabus after reviewing the state syllabi and syllabus prescribed by CBSE, COBSE and NCERT.
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Originally published at www.buddy4study.com on February 13, 2019.
