Before preparing for any examination, it is important to know the syllabus. It’s your guide leading you to your destination. Many aspirants start their preparation without looking at the syllabus, and as a result, they feel it is endless and get overwhelmed. We at SPM & Lalan Coaching understand these fundamental mistakes aspirants tend to make, so here we are. This blog is intended to help budding aspirants start their preparation in the right way. The NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) syllabus forms the foundation for your preparation to pursue a career in medicine
By familiarizing yourself with the NEET syllabus and structure, you’ll know which subjects to focus on and how much weight each carries in the exam. Developing a clear strategy to tackle the syllabus not only helps in managing time effectively but also ensures that you cover all the essential topics with the right approach. A solid understanding of the NEET syllabus will give you confidence and direction, making your preparation more focused and efficient.
Understanding About NEET and NEET Syllabus
Since 2020, the NEET exam has been designated as the only entrance test for admission to all medical institutions in India, including the All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), which previously conducted their separate examinations.
| Administering Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Format | Pen-and-Paper (Offline) |
| Time Duration | 3 hours and 20 minutes (a total of 200 minutes) |
| Total Number of Questions: | 200, with180 to be attempted |
| Maximum Marks | 720 |
| Question Format | Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) |
| Scoring System | +4 marks for every correct answer, -1 mark for each incorrect answer. |
| Languages Provided | 13 (English, Hindi, Assamese, Urdu, Punjabi, Kannada, Malayalam, Oriya, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali). |
| Official Portal | neet.nta.nic.in |
NEET Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025
As per NTA’s updated pattern, each subject is divided into two sections: Section A with 35 mandatory questions and Section B with 15 questions, of which only 10 need to be answered. The total number of questions attempted remains unchanged at 180. An additional 20 minutes have been introduced, extending the exam duration to 200 minutes. Importantly, only the first 10 attempted questions in Section B will be evaluated.
| SL NO. | SUBJECT | SECTION | NUMBER OF QUESTIONS | MARKS (4 MARKS EACH) | QUESTION TYPE |
| 1 | Physics | Section A | 35 | 140 | MCQs |
| Section B | 15 (Attempt 10) | 40 | MCQs | ||
| 2. | Chemistry | Section A | 35 | 140 | MCQs |
| Section B | 15 (Attempt 10) | 40 | MCQs | ||
| 3. | Botany | Section A | 35 | 140 | MCQs |
| Section B | 15 (Attempt 10) | 40 | MCQs | ||
| 4. | Zoology | Section A | 35 | 140 | MCQs |
| Section B | 15 (Attempt 10) | 40 | MCQs | ||
| TOTAL | 180 | 720 |
THE NEET SYLLABUS: A SUBJECT-WISE BREAKDOWN
The NEET syllabus is designed to test students’ proficiency in Biology, Physics, and Chemistry, with a focus on their relevance to medical and dental studies. Developed in alignment with the NCERT curriculum, the syllabus ensures a holistic assessment of candidates’ conceptual understanding and analytical skills. Let’s explore a detailed subject-wise breakdown of the NEET syllabus
PHYSICS
| Unit No. | Unit Title | Topics Covered |
| 1. | Physics and Measurement | Units of measurement, Systems of Units (SI Units, fundamental and derived units), least count, significant figures, errors in measurement, dimensions of physical quantities, dimensional analysis, and its applications. |
| 2. | Kinematics | Reference frames, straight-line motion, position vs. time graph, speed and velocity, uniform and non-uniform motion, average speed, instantaneous velocity, motion with constant acceleration, velocity vs. time graph, projectile motion, and uniform circular motion. |
| 3. | Laws of Motion | Newton’s Laws of Motion, the law of conservation of momentum, forces, equilibrium of concurrent forces, friction (static, kinetic, and rolling), dynamics of uniform circular motion, and centripetal force applications (vehicles on level and banked roads). |
| 4. | Work, Energy, and Power | Work done (constant and variable force), kinetic and potential energy, work-energy theorem, power, conservation of mechanical energy, elastic and inelastic collisions, motion in vertical circles, and conservative and non-conservative forces. |
| 5. | Rotational Motion | Centre of mass, moment of force (torque), angular momentum, conservation of angular momentum, moment of inertia, theorems of parallel and perpendicular axes, equilibrium of rigid bodies, equations of rotational motion. |
| 6. | Gravitation | Universal law of gravitation, acceleration due to gravity, Kepler’s laws of planetary motion, gravitational potential energy, escape velocity, and satellite motion (orbital velocity, period, energy of satellites). |
| 7. | Properties of Solids and Liquids | Stress-strain relationship, Hooke’s Law, modulus of elasticity, fluid pressure (Pascal’s law), Bernoulli’s principle, surface tension, viscosity, capillary rise, thermal expansion, specific heat, latent heat, heat transfer methods (conduction, convection, radiation). |
| 8. | Thermodynamics | Thermal equilibrium, Zeroth law, heat and work, the first law of thermodynamics, isothermal and adiabatic processes, the second law, and reversible versus irreversible processes. |
| 9. | Kinetic Theory of Gases | Equation of state, assumptions of kinetic theory, pressure, RMS speed, degrees of freedom, equipartition of energy, mean free path, specific heat capacities of gases. |
| 10. | Oscillations and Waves | SHM (simple harmonic motion), energy in SHM, periodic motion, wave motion (longitudinal and transverse), superposition principle, standing waves, resonance, beats. |
| 11. | Electrostatics | Electric charge, Coulomb’s law, electric field and potential, dipole, Gauss’s law, energy in capacitors, dielectric properties, combination of capacitors. |
| 12. | Current Electricity | Electric current, Ohm’s Law, resistivity, series and parallel combinations of resistors, temperature effects, Kirchhoff’s laws, Wheatstone bridge, meter bridge. |
| 13. | Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism | Biot-Savart law, Ampere’s law, Lorentz force, force on current-carrying conductors, torque, moving coil galvanometer, magnetic dipole, diamagnetic and ferromagnetic substances. |
| 14. | Electromagnetic Induction and AC | Faraday’s law, Lenz’s law, self and mutual inductance, alternating currents, LCR circuits, power in AC, and transformers. |
| 15. | Electromagnetic Waves | Characteristics of electromagnetic waves, spectrum, and applications (radio waves to gamma rays). |
| 16. | Optics | Reflection, refraction, lens formula, total internal reflection, Young’s double-slit experiment, interference, diffraction, polarization, astronomical telescopes, and microscopes. |
| 17. | Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation | Photoelectric effect, Einstein’s equation, wave-particle duality, de Broglie hypothesis. |
| 18. | Atoms and Nuclei | Rutherford’s model, Bohr’s model, nuclear composition, mass-energy relation, nuclear fission, and fusion. |
| 19. | Electronic Devices | Semiconductors, diodes, logic gates (OR, AND, NOT, NAND, NOR), characteristics of LEDs, Zener diodes, rectifiers, solar cells. |
| 20. | Experimental Skills | Practical applications: Vernier calipers, screw gauge, Young’s modulus, viscosity, calorimetry, resistance measurements, focal length of lenses and mirrors, diode characteristics. |
CHEMISTRY
| Unit No. | Unit Title | Topics Covered |
| 1. | Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry | -Matter and its nature-Dalton’s atomic theory: Concepts of atoms, molecules, elements, and compounds-Laws of chemical combination-Atomic and molecular masses, mole concept, and molar mass-Percentage composition, empirical formula, and molecular formula-Chemical equations and stoichiometry |
| 2. | Atomic Structure | -Electromagnetic radiation and the photoelectric effect-Hydrogen spectrum and Bohr’s model (postulates, energy levels, and radius relations)-Dual nature of matter (de Broglie’s wavelength relation), Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle-Quantum mechanical model: Atomic orbitals, quantum numbers, and the shapes of s, p, and d orbitals-Electron configuration rules (Aufbau principle, Pauli’s exclusion principle, Hund’s rule)-Stability of orbitals and electronic configurations |
| 3. | Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure | -Kossel-Lewis approach: Ionic and covalent bonds-Ionic Bonding: Lattice enthalpy and factors influencing bond formation-Covalent Bonding: Electronegativity, Fajan’s rule, and dipole moment-VSEPR theory and molecular geometry-Valence bond theory and hybridization-Molecular orbital theory: Bonding and antibonding orbitals, bond order, bond length, and energy-Metallic bonding and hydrogen bonding |
| 4. | Chemical Thermodynamics | – Systems and surroundings, types of properties and processes- First law of thermodynamics: Work, heat, internal energy, enthalpy, heat capacities- Hess’s law, enthalpies of various processes (bond dissociation, formation, combustion, etc.)- Second law: Entropy and spontaneity criteria (ΔS, ΔG) and equilibrium constant |
| 5. | Solutions | – Concentration terms: Molarity, molality, mole fraction, percentage composition- Raoult’s law, vapour pressure of solutions (ideal and non-ideal)- Colligative properties: Relative lowering of vapour pressure, freezing point depression, boiling point elevation, osmotic pressure-Abnormal molar masses and the van’t Hoff factor |
| 6. | Equilibrium | – Dynamic equilibrium in physical and chemical processes- Law of chemical equilibrium, equilibrium constants (Kp, Kc), Le Chatelier’s principle- Ionic equilibrium: Acids and bases (Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry, Lewis), pH, hydrolysis, solubility product, buffer solutions |
| 7. | Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry | – Oxidation-reduction concepts, oxidation number, balancing redox reactions- Conductance, molar conductivities, Kohlrausch’s law- Electrochemical cells: Galvanic/electrolytic cells, electrode potentials, Nernst equation- EMF, Gibbs energy, batteries, fuel cells |
| 8. | Chemical Kinetics | – Reaction rate, factors affecting rate (concentration, temperature, pressure, catalyst)- Rate law, rate constant, order, and molecularity- Zero and first-order reactions (characteristics, half-life)- Arrhenius equation and collision theory |
| 9. | Classification of Elements and Periodicity | – Modern periodic law, periodic table- Periodic properties: Atomic/ionic radii, ionization enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy, chemical reactivity |
| 10. | p-Block Elements | – Groups 13 to 18: Trends in properties and unique behavior of the first element in each group |
| 11. | d- and f-Block Elements | – Transition elements: Trends in properties (oxidation states, catalytic behavior, magnetic properties, etc.), preparation of K2Cr2O7, KMnO4- Inner transition elements: Lanthanoids (electronic configuration, lanthanoid contraction) and actinoids |
| 12. | Coordination Compounds | – Werner’s theory, ligands, coordination number, nomenclature, isomerism- Valence bond theory, crystal field theory, color, and magnetic properties- Applications in analysis, metal extraction, and biology |
| 13. | Purification and Characterization of Organic Compounds | – Purification techniques: Crystallization, distillation, chromatography- Qualitative analysis of elements (N, S, P, halogens)- Quantitative analysis: Empirical and molecular formula determination |
| 14. | Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry | – Tetravalency, hybridization, classification of organic compounds- Isomerism: Structural and stereoisomerism- Bond fission, reactive intermediates (carbocations, free radicals)- Electronic effects: Inductive, electromeric, resonance, hyperconjugation- Reaction types: Substitution, addition, elimination, rearrangement |
| 15. | Hydrocarbons | – Alkanes: Conformations, halogenation- Alkenes: Geometrical isomerism, electrophilic addition, Markovnikov/peroxide effects- Alkynes: Addition reactions, acidic nature- Aromatic hydrocarbons: Benzene structure, electrophilic substitution, directive influence |
| 16. | Organic Compounds Containing Halogens | – Preparation, properties, substitution mechanisms- Environmental impact of chloroform, iodoform, DDT |
| 17. | Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen | – Alcohols: Identification tests, dehydration mechanism- Phenols: Acidic nature, electrophilic substitution- Aldehydes and Ketones: Reactivity, nucleophilic additions, aldol condensation, Cannizzaro reaction |
| 18. | Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen | Amines: Classification, basicity- Diazonium salts: Applications in organic synthesis |
| 19. | Biomolecules | – Carbohydrates: Classification, aldoses, ketoses- Proteins, nucleic acids, enzymes (General introduction) |
| 20. | Principles Related to Practical Chemistry | – Detection of additional elements in organic compounds: Nitrogen, Sulfur, and Halogens.- Detection of functional groups: Hydroxyl (alcoholic and phenolic), carbonyl (aldehyde and ketones), carboxyl, and amino groups- Preparation of compounds: <ul><li>Inorganic compounds: Mohr’s salt, potash alum</li><li>Organic compounds: Acetanilide, p-nitro acetanilide, aniline yellow, iodoform</li></ul>- Titrimetric exercises: <ul><li>Acids, bases, and indicators</li><li>Oxalic acid vs KMnO₄</li><li>Mohr’s salt vs KMnO₄</li></ul>- Qualitative salt analysis: <ul><li>Cations: Pb²⁺, Cu²⁺, Al³⁺, Fe³⁺, Zn²⁺, Ni²⁺, Ca²⁺, Ba²⁺, Mg²⁺, NH₄⁺</li><li>Anions: CO₃²⁻, SO₄²⁻, NO₃⁻, NO₂⁻, Cl⁻, Br⁻, I⁻ (Insoluble salts excluded)</li></ul>- Experiments and principles: <ul><li>Enthalpy of solution of CuSO₄</li><li>Enthalpy of neutralization of strong acid and base</li><li>Preparation of lyophilic and lyophobic sols</li><li>Kinetic study of the reaction of iodide ions with hydrogen peroxide at room temperature</li></ul> |
BIOLOGY
| Unit No. | Unit Title | Topics Covered |
| 1. | Diversity in the Living World | Biodiversity, classification, taxonomy, species, binomial nomenclature, kingdom classification, features of Monera, Protista, Fungi, Lichens, Viruses, Algae, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms, Non-chordates, Chordates |
| 2. | Structural Organization in Animals and Plants | Morphology, tissues, anatomy of flowering plants, plant families, animal tissues, digestive, circulatory, respiratory, nervous, and reproductive systems |
| 3. | Cell Structure and Function | Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, organelles, cytoskeleton, biomolecules, enzymes, cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis |
| 4. | Plant Physiology | Photosynthesis, respiration, plant growth, growth regulators, differentiation, and development |
| 5. | Human Physiology | Breathing, circulation, excretion, locomotion, nervous system, hormonal regulation, disorders |
| 6. | Reproduction | Plant reproduction, pollination, fertilization, apomixis, human reproductive systems, reproductive health |
| 7. | Genetics and Evolution | Mendelian inheritance, genetic disorders, DNA structure, gene expression, evolution, human evolution |
| 8. | Biology and Human Welfare | Health and diseases, immunology, microbes in industry and agriculture |
| 9. | Biotechnology and Its Applications | Genetic engineering, rDNA technology, applications in healthcare and agriculture |
| 10. | Ecology and Environment | Population interactions, ecosystems, biodiversity patterns, hotspots, conservation methods |
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Benefits of SPM and Lalans’ Integrated Academy for NEET Preparation
Academic Benefits
- Aligned Curriculum: The integrated system ensures the NEET syllabus aligns with the school curriculum, providing students with a seamless learning experience.
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- Frequent Assessments: Regular tests help monitor progress, identify areas for improvement, and keep students on track for success.
Time Management Benefits
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Conclusion: A Strategic Approach to NEET Syllabus Preparation
The NEET syllabus is vast, but with a structured approach and strategic planning, students can effectively master each subject. By breaking down the syllabus into smaller, manageable topics and prioritizing high-scoring areas, students can optimize their study plans. Regular revision and consistent practice are essential for excelling in the exam. Understanding the nuances of each subject and focusing on core concepts ensures comprehensive preparation.
At SPM & Lalan Coaching , we adopt a strategic and personalized approach to help students tackle the NEET syllabus. Our expert faculty members focus on building a strong foundation in each subject while emphasizing critical concepts that frequently appear in the exam. We incorporate regular assessments, interactive sessions, and mock tests to improve problem-solving abilities and boost confidence. With personalized attention and a clear roadmap, SPM & Lalan Coaching ensures that every student is well-prepared to achieve success in NEET and take a step closer to realizing their dream of becoming a medical professional.
