Every student preparing for NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) needs to understand NTA NEET Syllabus and paper pattern. The Syllabus includes three subjects- Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. The syllabus for NEET can be divided into two categories: the topics covered in these three subjects in class 11th and class 12th. Each candidate is advised to skim through the NEET Syllabus before beginning with the preparation.
This article presents a chapter-wise weightage of the syllabus, covering all three disciplines and including topics from both 12th and 12th grade. The NEET 2021 Syllabus is the same as that of previous years. Go through the whole article to get an overview and information about subject-wise weightage. The NEET Syllabus in PDF format is also available on this page for candidates to download. Read the whole article to get all information about the exam.
NEET 2021 Overview
Students are offered admissions to more than five hundred medical colleges across India through this eligibility exam, comprising 278 government and 263 private institutes. It is conducted once a year for admission in medical, Ayush, and dental courses. The mode of application is online, but the exam is conducted offline mode. The exam comprises 180 multiple choice questions of 720 marks, and each candidate gets 3 hours to complete the test.
NEET 2021 Chapter-wise Weightage
NEET aspirants must be aware of the latest NTA NEET 2021 Syllabus to excel in the exam. This section of the article covers chapter-wise weightage to help candidates understand what topics need to be covered for the exam. It will help students know what topics need their utmost attention and what all segments carry less marks.
NEET Chapter-Wise Weightage- Chemistry
There are three subsections in chemistry (inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry and all three sections share an equal weightage in the question paper.
- Chemical Bonding comprises 9% weightage.
- The Periodic Table comprises 4% weightage.
- Hydrogen, s-block, and p-block comprise 2%, 3%, and 7% weightage respectively.
- Coordination Compounds comprise 6% weightage.
- Metallurgy and Qualitative Analysis comprise 4% weightage.
- Hydrocarbons and General Organic Chemistry comprise 9% weightage.
- Environmental Chemistry comprises 2% weightage.
- Atomic Structure and Nuclear Chemistry comprise 3% weightage.
- Chemical Equilibrium comprises 3% weightage.
- Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry comprise 3% weightage.
NEET Chapter-Wise Weightage- Physics
The weightage for individual topics falling under the Physics section is:
- Laws of Motion hold 7% weightage.
- Mechanics of Solids and Fluids, Oscillations, Gravitation, and Kinematics comprise 3% weightage each.
- System of Particle and Rigid Body comprises 7% weightage.
- Waves and Work, Energy, & Power hold 4% weightage.
- Thermodynamics comprises 7% weightage.
- Kinetic Theory of Gases, Thermal Properties of Matter, Electric Charge & Field, Electrostatic Potential & Capacitance comprises 2% weightage each.
- Electrostatics and Alternating Current hold 3% weightage each.
- Current Electricity holds 6% weightage.
- Semiconductor Electronics hold 6% weightage.
- Atoms & Nuclei and Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter hold 5% weightage each.
NEET Chapter-Wise Weightage- Biology
Chapter-wise weightage of NEET syllabus for Biology is given as follows:
- Plant Diversity holds 12% weightage.
- Plant Anatomy comprises 4% weightage.
- Plant Morphology comprises 7% weightage.
- Cell Biology and Cell Division comprise 10% weightage.
- Biomolecules hold 3% weightage.
- Plant Physiology holds 13% weightage.
- Plant Reproduction comprises 9% weightage.
- Genetics & Biotechnology hold 24% weightage.
- Biology in Human Welfare holds 2% weightage.
- Ecology comprises 16% weightage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Have changes been made in the NEET 2021 Syllabus?
No, there is no change in the NEET syllabus for 2021.
- What is the distribution of MCQs in the Biology section of the NEET exam?
The biology section has two divisions: Zoology and Botany. Each of these two sections will have 45 questions.