How to Effectively Cover NCERT Syllabus for NEET UG

Let’s discuss one of the most important topics in this blog. Many NEET aspirants have confusion regarding certain topics whether they are included in the NEET 2025 syllabus. Every year numerous students deal with the confusion whether they should study certain topics or ignore them. If you look at the information bulletin of NTA 2025, you will see that certain topics which are mentioned are not there in the NCERT syllabus. 

NEET 2025: Beyond NCERT Syllabus – Key Topics You Can't Miss

If you see the official NTA syllabus, there are several NCERT syllabus topics excluded which are important. So if you want to score good marks and a high rank, you should prioritize learning the excluded topics. Let’s have a look into some of the most important out of NCERT Syllabus which you should not skip at all.

• If we consider the specific plant families like malvaceae, brassicaceae,, asteraceae and poaceae are not there in the NCERT book, but NEET 2025 aspirants need to study them from other standard reference books. You must think that these topics were there in NEET 2024, but there were no questions asked from these families. But for NEET 2025, it’s very important. Please learn these added plant families so that you don’t miss out on your  valuable marks. 

• The second topic is secondary growth.Many aspirants while studying cambium and answering questions related to that topic, often point out that secondary growth is not in the syllabus. Whenever questions are asked from secondary medullary ray, secondary xylem, secondary phloem candidates are unable to answer the questions. When the NEET 2025 paper will be set,it will be next to impossible that there will be nothing mentioned about the excluded topics. Either in texts, or in options you will encounter these excluded topics. 
• Next if we consider the chapter plant kingdom from class 11 botany, alternation of generation is equally important. Concept of haplontic life cycle,haplo-diplontic life cycle, its examples, must be thoroughly learned. So, even if you can’t see alternation of generation in the official syllabus, please read and practice questions from these topics. If you decide to omit this topic,you might not be able to answer questions related to gametophyte and sporophyte. 
• The next important topic is modification of root, leaf and stem. Topics such as phyllode(which is modification of petiole or leaf), phylloclade, cladode are very important. Questions have been asked several times from these concepts. Topics like rhizome, sucker, runner, offset must be covered in your NEET 2025 preparation. Read these topics without a miss.
• If you see the new published syllabus of NTA, a new topic has been added named “protein biosynthesis”. This is a topic of class 12 botany. Protein synthesis has been explained in the NCERT class 12 textbook. But apart from this,if you need to study protein biosynthesis, and if you want to be able to answer questions like where GTP is used, which  process is energy dependent,what is translocation of ribosomes, you need to learn the concepts. Learn the detailed structure of ribosomes.
• Topics such as Active transport, passive transport, Competitive Inhibition, Non Competitive Inhibition must be learned and understood thoroughly.
• Another very important topic is Chemiosmotic Theory. You have to understand the chemiosmotic Theory in detail. 
• If we see the recent pattern of the syllabus, you will find out that reflex action is not mentioned by NTA. But questions will be asked from this topic. You can expect questions like where is the pseudo unipolar neuron located.
• Another very important topic is Hyposecretion and Hypersecretion of Hormone, especially anabolic steroids. Side effects of taking excessive testosterone and what will happen upon taking excessive doses of estrogen and progesterone must be learned. Name of diseases and its unique symptoms should not be omitted. CCM(Counter Current Multiplier)  and CCE(Counter Current Exchanger) is a very high-weighted topic and is asked in every year of the NEET exam. Questions like whether the ascending loop of Henle is water permeable or ion permeable, ascending loop of Henle is water permeable or ion permeable, Role of Vasa Recta are expected. 
• Questions will be asked from Modern Synthetic Theory, Dengue, Chikungunya, Vaccine production as well. Don’t miss these topics as these questions will decide the future of your rank. 

NOTE: 

• Those who follow the official channel of PrepMed and the telegram channel of PrepMed, know very well that a small audio clip along with a handwritten concept is provided so that you can understand the concepts very clearly. 
• You can’t read only the translation, you have to learn the entire ribosome. 
• You have to know information like how many ribosomes are there in a prokaryotic cell, the subunits of the units in a ribosome, how many proteins are there in a subunit, 
• Out of 90 questions, 80-82 questions will be directly given from NCERT but the remaining 8-10 questions are also important. These questions are not directly asked from NCERT, they are covered from the extra added topics.

Conclusion:

Preparing for NEET 2025 goes beyond the NCERT syllabus. While NCERT forms the foundation, certain topics outside the syllabus are equally important for scoring well. Focus on subjects like genetics, biotechnology, and ecology, which are frequently asked in the exam. By identifying and mastering these key topics, you can enhance your preparation and gain an edge over other candidates. Stay updated with the latest exam patterns, and use reliable resources to cover these topics. A well-rounded preparation strategy, combining NCERT and extra syllabus topics, will significantly improve your chances of success in NEET 2025.

FAQs:

1. Are topics beyond NCERT really important for NEET 2025?
Yes, many questions in NEET are asked from topics beyond NCERT, especially in subjects like biology and physics. Mastering these can boost your score.

2. How do I find the out-of-syllabus topics for NEET 2025?
You can refer to previous years' question papers, expert resources, or guidance from NEET coaching institutes to identify frequently asked out-of-syllabus topics.

3. Should I prioritize NCERT or out-of-syllabus topics first?
Start with a solid understanding of NCERT, then move on to important out-of-syllabus topics to strengthen your preparation and cover all bases.

Also Check:

NEET Information Bulletin

NEET 2025 is on 4th May

NEET 2025 admit card