Eligibility for NEET Exam

The NEET exam is open to students who want to study medicine in India. To appear for NEET, a candidate must meet the following basic eligibility conditions:

1. Educational Qualification

A student must have completed or be appearing in Class 12 (or equivalent) with the following subjects:

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology or Biotechnology
• English

These subjects must be studied from a recognized board.

2. Minimum Marks Required

Students must have the following minimum marks in PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) combined:

• General category: 50%
• OBC / SC / ST category: 40%
• PwD candidates: 45%

3. Age Requirement

• A student must be at least 17 years old on or before 31st December of the year of admission.
• There is no upper age limit for appearing in NEET (as per current guidelines).

4. Nationality

The following candidates are eligible:

• Indian citizens
• Overseas Citizens of India (OCI)
• Non-Resident Indians (NRI)
• Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)
• Foreign nationals

5. Number of Attempts

There is no limit on the number of attempts. Students can appear for NEET as many times as they wish.

6. Students Appearing in Class 12

Candidates who are currently in Class 12 and will appear for the board exam in the same year are also eligible to apply for NEET.

7. Valid Identity Proof

Candidates must have a valid identity document such as:

• Aadhaar Card
• Passport
• School ID
• Any government-approved ID

NEET Question Paper Structure

1. Total Questions

The paper contains 180 questions in total.

2. Subject-wise Breakdown

• Physics: 45 questions
• Chemistry: 45 questions
• Biology: 90 questions

Biology includes Botany and Zoology, each with 45 questions.

3. Marking Scheme

• +4 marks for every correct answer
• –1 mark for every incorrect answer
• 0 marks for unanswered questions
• Total score: 720 marks

4. Type of Questions

• All questions are MCQs (Multiple-Choice Questions)
• Each question has four answer options

5. Duration of Exam

• Total time: 3 hours (180 minutes)

6. Mode of Exam

• Conducted in offline pen-and-paper mode
• Answers are marked on an OMR sheet

7. Languages Available

The question paper is offered in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, and various regional languages, allowing students from different backgrounds to appear comfortably.

NEET Syllabus

The NEET syllabus covers essential concepts from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology taught in Classes 11 and 12. The syllabus is designed to evaluate a student’s understanding of scientific principles and their readiness for medical studies.

PHYSICS

UNIT 1: Physical World & Measurement

• Physical World
• Units and Dimensions
• Measurement of Errors
• Significant Figures

UNIT 2: Kinematics

• Motion in a Straight Line
• Motion in a Plane (Vectors, Projectile Motion)

UNIT 3: Laws of Motion

• Newton’s Laws
• Friction
• Uniform Circular Motion

UNIT 4: Work, Energy & Power

• Work and Its Types
• Energy Forms
• Power Calculations

UNIT 5: Motion of System of Particles & Rigid Body

• Center of Mass
• Torque and Angular Momentum
• Rotational Dynamics

UNIT 6: Gravitation

• Universal Law of Gravitation
• Satellites
• Escape Velocity

UNIT 7: Properties of Bulk Matter

• Mechanical Properties of Solids
• Mechanical Properties of Fluids
• Thermal Properties of Matter

UNIT 8: Thermodynamics

• Heat and Work
• First Law of Thermodynamics
• Second Law Concepts

UNIT 9: Kinetic Theory Of Gases

• Gas Law
• Mean free Path

UNIT 10: Oscillations & Waves

• Simple Harmonic Motion
• Damped & Forced Oscillation Concepts
• Wave Motion
• Sound Waves

UNIT 11: Electrostatics

• Electric Charges & Fields
• Electrostatic Potential
• Capacitance

UNIT 12: Current Electricity

• Electric Current & Resistance
• Ohm’s Law
• Electric Circuits

UNIT 13: Magnetic Effects of Current & Magnetism

• Moving Charges in Magnetic Field
• Magnetic Field Sources
• Magnetism in Matter

UNIT 14: Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Currents

• Faraday’s Laws
• Inductance
• AC Circuits
• Transformers

UNIT 15: Electromagnetic Waves

• Electromagnetic Spectrum
• Wave Propagation

UNIT 16: Optics

• Ray Optics
• Mirror & Lens Formulae
• Wave Optics: Interference, Diffraction, Polarization

UNIT 17: Dual Nature of Radiation & Matter

• Photoelectric Effect
• de Broglie Wavelength

UNIT 18: Atoms & Nuclei

• Atomic Models
• Nuclear Structure
• Radioactivity

UNIT 19: Electronic Devices

• Semiconductors
• Diodes
• Transistors
• Logic Gates (Basic Idea)

Unit 20: Experimental Skills

• Setup Procedures
• Resistance and Optical Measurements

NEET Physics Chapter Wise Weightage

1. High-weightage chapters:

Rotational Motion, Thermodynamics, Current Electricity, Magnetism, EMI, AC, Optics, Semiconductors

2. Moderate chapters:

Laws of Motion, Work–Energy, Oscillations, Gravitation, Dual Nature, Nuclei.

3. Low chapters:

Physical World, Units, Mechanical Properties, EM Waves, Atoms.

Chemistry:

Physical Chemistry - Unit wise Chapters

UNIT 1: Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

• Nature of matter
• Laws of chemical combination
• Dalton’s atomic theory
• Mole concept & Avogadro’s law
• Empirical and molecular formulas
• Stoichiometric calculations
• Limiting reagent & percentage yield

UNIT 2: Atomic Structure

• Discovery of subatomic particles
• Thomson, Rutherford & Bohr models
• Electromagnetic radiation
• Quantum mechanical model of atom
• Quantum numbers
• Shapes of orbitals
• Electronic configuration rules

UNIT 3: Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure

• Types of chemical bonds
• Lewis structures
• VSEPR theory
• Valence bond theory
• Hybridization (sp, sp², sp³, etc.)
• Molecular Orbital Theory basics
• Bond parameters (length, angle, polarity)

UNIT 4: Chemical Thermodynamics

• System, surroundings & types of processes
• First law of thermodynamics
• Work, heat & internal energy
• Enthalpy changes
• Hess’s law of constant heat summation
• Spontaneity, entropy & Gibbs free energy
• Enthalpy of formation, combustion, etc.

UNIT 5: Solutions

• Types of solutions
• Concentration terms (molarity, molality, etc.)
• Solubility of solids & gases
• Vapour pressure & Raoult’s law
• Ideal and non-ideal solutions
• Colligative properties
• Abnormal molar mass & van’t Hoff factor

UNIT 6: Equilibrium

• Equilibrium in physical & chemical processes
• Law of mass action
• Le-Chatelier principle
• Equilibrium constant & reaction quotient
• Ionic equilibrium
• Acids, bases, pH & pOH
• Solubility product (Ksp)
• Buffer solutions

UNIT 7: Redox Reactions & Electrochemistry

A. Redox Reactions

• Oxidation & reduction concepts
• Balancing redox equations
• Oxidizing & reducing agents

B. Electrochemistry

• Electrochemical cells
• Galvanic and electrolytic cells
• Electrode potential & Nernst equation
• Conductance & Kohlrausch law
• Batteries & corrosion

UNIT 8: Chemical Kinetics

• Rate of reaction & rate laws
• Order and molecularity
• Integrated rate equations
• Half-life period
• Temperature dependence – Arrhenius equation
• Activation energy & collision theory

Inorganic Chemistry

UNIT 9: Classification of Elements & Periodicity in Properties

1. Modern Periodic Table

2. Periodic Trends in Properties
• Atomic radius
• Ionic radius
• Ionization enthalpy
• Electron gain enthalpy
• Electronegativity
• Metallic & non-metallic character

3. Periodic trends in oxides & hydrides

4. Anomalous behavior of second period elements

5. Diagonal relationship

UNIT 10: p-Block Elements

1. Group 13 (Boron Family)
• Important compounds of boron (Borax, Diborane)
• Aluminium chemistry

2. Group 14 (Carbon Family)
• Allotropes of carbon
• Compounds of carbon & silicon
• Properties of silicon

3. Group 15 (Nitrogen Family)
• Ammonia chemistry
• Nitric acid
• Phosphorus compounds (PCl₃, PCl₅, oxoacids)

4. Group 16 (Oxygen Family)
• Ozone
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Sulphur allotropes
• Sulphuric acid

5. Group 17 (Halogens)
• Chlorine preparation
• Bleaching powder
• Interhalogen compounds

6. Group 18 (Noble Gases) • Xenon compounds (XeF₂, XeF₄, XeF₆)
• Uses of noble gases

Unit 11: d-Block and f-Block Elements

1. General introduction to transition metals
• Electronic configuration
• Variable oxidation states

2. Characteristics of d-block elements
• Colour of ions
• Magnetic properties
• Formation of complexes
• Catalytic behaviour

3. Properties of 3d series elements
• Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn

4. Properties of 4d and 5d series (basic trends)
• Similarities and differences with 3d series

5. f-Block elements overview
• Lanthanides: electron configuration, lanthanide contraction
• Actinides: oxidation states, radioactivity

6. Applications of transition and inner-transition metals
• Industry uses
• Alloys
• Catalysts

Unit 12: Coordination Compounds

1. Introduction to coordination chemistry
• Ligands, coordination number, central atom

2. Nomenclature of coordination compounds
• Naming of cationic, anionic, and neutral complexes

3. Isomerism in coordination compounds
• Structural isomerism
• Stereoisomerism (geometrical and optical)

4. Bonding theories
• Valence Bond Theory (VBT)
• Crystal Field Theory (CFT)
• Crystal Field Splitting

5. Stability of complexes
• Factors affecting stability
• Chelate effect

6. Important complexes and their applications
• Biological importance (e.g., hemoglobin, chlorophyll)
• Industrial uses

Organic Chemistry:

Unit 13: Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds

1. Purification methods
• Distillation (simple, fractional, steam)
• Sublimation
• Crystallisation
• Chromatography (paper, column, TLC)

2. Qualitative analysis
• Detection of elements (N, S, halogens)
• Characteristics of functional groups

3. Quantitative analysis
• Estimation of carbon–hydrogen
• Nitrogen estimation
• Halogen estimation

4. Determination of molecular mass
• Basic principles

5. Basic concepts of spectroscopy
• IR (functional group idea)
• UV basics

Unit 14: Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry

1. Classification & nomenclature
• IUPAC naming of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic compounds

2. Hybridisation and structure
• sp, sp², sp³ hybridisation
• Resonance

3. Isomerism
• Structural isomerism
• Geometrical isomerism (basic)

4. Electronic effects
• Inductive effect
• Mesomeric effect
• Hyperconjugation
• Electromeric effect

5. Reaction intermediates
• Carbocation, carbanion, free radicals

6. Types of organic reactions
• Addition, substitution, elimination

Unit 15: Hydrocarbons

1. Alkanes
• General formula & properties
• Important reactions: halogenation, combustion

2. Alkenes
• Addition reactions (HBr, H₂, halogens)
• Markovnikov rule & anti-Markovnikov

3. Alkynes
• Acidity of alkynes
• Addition reactions

4. Aromatic hydrocarbons (Benzene)
• Electrophilic substitution: nitration, halogenation, sulfonation

Unit 16: Organic Compounds Containing Halogens

1. Haloalkanes
• SN1 & SN2 reactions (basic)
• Elimination reactions

2. Haloarenes
• Electrophilic substitution
• Special properties of chlorobenzene

3. Uses and applications
• Freons, chloroform, etc.

Unit 17: Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen

1. Alcohols
• Preparation, oxidation, dehydration

2. Phenols
• Acidity of phenol
• Reactions with bromine, nitrous acid

3. Ethers
• Williamson ether synthesis

4. Aldehydes & Ketones
• Nucleophilic addition reactions
• Aldol, Cannizzaro reactions

5. Carboxylic acids
• Acidity
• Esterification

Unit 18: Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen

1. Amines (1°, 2°, 3°)
• Basicity order
• Diazonium salt formation

2. Cyanides and Isocyanides
• Basic reactions

3. Nitro compounds
• Reduction reactions

4. Diazonium salts
• Sandmeyer reactions
• Applications in dye formation

Unit 19: Biomolecules

1. Carbohydrates
• Glucose, fructose basics
• Classification (mono, di, polysaccharides)

2. Proteins
• Amino acids, peptides
• Protein structure (primary–quaternary)

3. Enzymes
• Activity & functions

4. Nucleic acids (DNA, RNA)
• Structure and components

5. Vitamins
• Classification: water-soluble & fat-soluble

6. Hormones (basics)

Unit 20: Priniciples of Practical Chemistry:

• Detection of elements in organic compounds
• Qualitative Analysis

NEET Chemistry Chpater – wise Weightage:

Physical Chemistry Weightage:

Inorganic Chemistry Weightage :

Organic Chemistry – Weightage:

Total Weightage

Biology :

Unit 1 – Diversity in Living World

1. Living World
• Characteristics of living organisms
• Taxonomy & systematics
• Binomial nomenclature
• Taxonomical hierarchy
• Taxonomical aids (Herbarium, museum, botanical gardens, keys)

2. Biological Classification

• Five kingdom system
• Monera, Protista, Fungi
• Plantae & Animalia basics
• Viruses, viroids, prions

3. Plant Kingdom

• Alga
• Bryophytes
• Pteridophytes
• Gymnosperms
• Angiosperms

4. Animal Kingdom

• Levels of organization
• Body symmetry
• Phyla (Porifera → Chordata)
• Examples of each phylum

Unit 2 – Structural Organisation in Plants & Animals

5. Morphology of Flowering Plants
• Root, stem, leaf
• Flower & inflorescenc
• Fruit, seed
• Modifications

6. Anatomy of Flowering Plants
• Tissues: simple & complex
• Anatomy of root, stem, leaf
• Secondary growth

7. Structural Organisation in Animals
• Animal tissues
• Earthworm, Cockroach, Frog morphology

Unit 3 – Cell Structure and Function

8. Cell – The Unit of Life
• Prokaryotic vs eukaryotic cells
• Cell organelles
• Cell membrane models

9. Biomolecules
• Carbohydrates
• Proteins
• Lipids
• Nucleic acids
• Enzymes

10. Cell Cycle & Cell Division
• Cell cycle phases
• Mitosis
• Meiosis

Unit 4 – Plant Physiology

11. Transport in Plants
• Diffusion, osmosis
• Water potential
• Transpiration
• Ascent of sap
• Translocation of food

12. Mineral Nutrition
• Essential minerals
• Deficiency symptoms
• Nitrogen cycle

13. Photosynthesis in Higher Plants
• Pigments
• Light & dark reactions
• C3, C4, CAM pathways

14. Respiration in Plants
• Glycolysis
• Krebs cycle
• ETC
• Fermentation

15. Plant Growth & Development
• Growth phases
• Plant hormones
• Photoperiodism
• Vernalisation

Unit 5 – Human Physiology

16. Digestion & Absorption
• Digestive glands
• Enzymes
• Absorption

17. Breathing & Exchange of Gases
• Mechanism of breathing
• Transport of gases
• Regulation

18. Body Fluids & Circulation
• Blood components
• Cardiac cycle
• ECG

19. Excretory Products & Their Elimination
• Nephron structure
• Urine formation
• Regulation

20. Locomotion & Movement
• Types of muscles
• Muscle contraction
• Skeletal system

21. Neural Control & Coordination
• Neuron
• Synapse
• CNS & PNS

22. Chemical Coordination & Integration
• Hormones
• Endocrine glands

Unit 6 – Reproduction

1. Reproduction in Organisms
• Asexual & sexual modes

2. Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
• Pollination
• Double fertilization
• Seed & fruit formation

3. Human Reproduction
• Male & female reproductive systems
• Gametogenesis
• Fertilization

4. Reproductive Health
• Contraceptive methods
• IVF, ART

Unit 7 – Genetics & Evolution

5. Principles of Inheritance & Variation
• Mendel’s laws
• Test cross
• Gene interactions
• Blood groups

6. Molecular Basis of Inheritance
• DNA structure
• Replication
• Transcription
• Translation
• Genetic code

7. Evolution
• Darwinism
• Hardy–Weinberg
• Speciation

Unit 8 – Biology & Human Welfare

8. Human Health & Diseases
• Immunity
• Vaccines
• Diseases (viral, bacterial, protozoan)

9. Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production
• Plant breeding
• Animal husbandry
• Tissue culture

10. Microbes in Human Welfare
• Sewage treatment
• Antibiotics
• Biofertilisers

Unit 9 – Biotechnology and Its Applications

11. Biotechnology: Principles & Processes
• PCR
• Gel electrophoresis
• Cloning vectors

12. Biotechnology and Its Applications
• GM crops
• Gene therapy
• DNA fingerprinting

Unit 10 – Ecology & Environment

13. Organisms & Populations
• Population interactions
• Adaptations

14. Ecosystem
• Food chain & web
• Energy flow
• Ecological pyramids

15. Biodiversity & Conservation
• Levels of biodiversity
• IUCN
• Conservation methods

16. Environmental Issues
• Pollution
• Global warming
• Ozone depletion

NEET Biology – Chapter wise Weightage(%)

Unit 1: Diversity in Living World

Unit 2: Structural Organisation in Plants and Animals

Unit 3: Cell – Structure and Function

Unit 4: Plant Physiology

Unit 5 : Human Physiology

Unit 6 : Reproduction

Unit 7 : Genetics and Evolution

Unit 8: Biology in Human Welfare

Unit 9: Biotechnology

Unit10: Ecology

NEET QUESTIONS - ANSWERS

What is NEET

Answer:

NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is a national-level entrance examination in India conducted for admission to medical and dental courses such as MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, and Nursing. It is held once a year and follows a uniform syllabus and exam pattern across the country.

NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) भारत का एक national-level exam है, जो मेडिकल और डेंटल कोर्सेज़ (MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, Nursing आदि) में admission के लिए आयोजित किया जाता है। यह exam पूरे देश में एक ही दिन, एक ही question paper के साथ लिया जाता है।

Q2. Who conducts the NEET exam?

Answer:

The NEET examination is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The agency is responsible for releasing the notification, managing registrations, organizing the exam, and publishing results.

NEET exam को National Testing Agency (NTA) conduct करती है। यह organization exam की notification, application form, admit card, examination process और result declaration सब manage करती है।

Q3. Who is eligible to appear for NEET?

Answer:

Students who have completed or are appearing in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology are eligible to apply. The minimum age requirement is 17 years, and currently, there is no upper age limit.

कोई भी student जिसने 12th class PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) subjects के साथ पास की हो या दे रहा हो, और जिसकी age 17 साल या उससे ज़्यादा है, वह NEET के लिए eligible है। Upper age limit currently लागू नहीं है।

Q4. What is the format of the NEET exam?

Answer:

NEET contains 180 questions.The test includes the following subjects:
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Botany
• Zoology

NEET में कुल 180 questions आते हैं
Subjects इस प्रकार होते हैं:
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Botany
• Zoology

Q5. Is NEET conducted online or offline?

Answer:

NEET is conducted in offline mode, where candidates mark their answers on an OMR sheet using a pen.

NEET एक offline (pen-paper OMR) mode exam है। Students OMR sheet पर answers mark करते हैं।

Q6. What is the syllabus of NEET?

Answer:

NEET syllabus includes topics from Class 11 and Class 12 Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The syllabus is based on the NCERT curriculum to maintain uniformity across the country.

NEET का syllabus पूरी तरह Class 11 + Class 12 के Physics, Chemistry और Biology chapters पर आधारित है।
NTA इसे NCERT curriculum के अनुसार maintain करता है।

Q7. How many times is NEET conducted in a year?

Answer:

NEET is conducted once every year at a national level.

NEET exam साल में एक बार आयोजित किया जाता है।

Q8. What is the duration of the NEET exam?

Answer:

The total duration of the exam is 3 hours. (180 minutes).

परीक्षा की अवधि 3 घंटे (180 मिनट) होती है।

Q9. What type of questions are asked in NEET?

Answer:

NEET includes multiple-choice questions (MCQs), where each question has four options and only one correct answer.

NEET में multiple-choice questions (MCQs) पूछे जाते हैं—हर question के चार विकल्प होते हैं।

Q10. What is the marking scheme for NEET?

Answer:

• Correct answer: +4 marks
• Incorrect answer: –1 mark
• Unattempted question: 0 marks

• सही उत्तर: +4 marks
• गलत उत्तर: –1 mark
• छोड़ा हुआ प्रश्न: 0 marks

Q11. How do candidates register for NEET?

Answer:

Candidates fill the NEET application form through the official NTA website, upload required documents, pay the fee, and submit the form online.

Students NTA की official website पर जाकर online application form भरते हैं, required documents upload करते हैं, और fees payment के बाद form submit करते हैं।

Q12. Is Aadhaar card necessary for NEET registration?

Answer:

No. Aadhaar card is not mandatory. Candidates may use any valid government ID for registration.

NEET registration के लिए Aadhaar card compulsory नहीं है। Students कोई भी valid ID इस्तेमाल कर सकते हैं।

Q13. Is NEET considered a difficult exam?

Answer

NEET is generally considered moderately difficult, mainly because of the large competition. However, consistent study, NCERT mastery, and regular practice make it manageable.

NEET का difficulty level moderate to high माना जाता है, लेकिन सही strategy, NCERT mastery और revision routine से इसे आसानी से qualify किया जा सकता है।

Q14. How many seats are offered through NEET?

Answer:

NEET provides admission to thousands of seats in MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and Nursing programs across government, private, and deemed universities in India. The number of seats changes every year.

NEET score की मदद से भारत में हजारों MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, Nursing seats पर admission होता है। Seat संख्या हर साल बदलती रहती है।

Q15. What is the best strategy to prepare for NEET?

Answer:

• Study NCERT thoroughly
• Solve previous year papers
• Attend regular mock tests
• Maintain short notes for revision
• Focus on accuracy and time management


• NCERT line-by-line पढ़ें
• Previous year papers solve करें
• Mock tests लें
• Proper revision और notes बनाएं
• Weak topics को बार-बार revise करें