NEET Exam pattern & syllabus

The NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is an extremely challenging competitive exam to pursue an undergraduate medical degree including MBBS, BDS, etc. This exam is conducted in India, allowing aspirants to study in reputed medical colleges. However, to effectively prepare for the exam, the NEET aspirants need to understand the exam pattern and the whole syllabus. The detailed overview of the exam is as follows:

NEET Exam Pattern 2025

1. Mode of administration: Offline exam (Pen and Paper)
2. Subject: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Zoology & Botany)
3. Question type: Multiple choice-question (MCQ)
4. Question count: 200 in total (180 are compulsorily to be answered)
5. Sections: Every subject has 2 sections containing 50 questions each, where the NEET aspirants have to answer 45 questions in each section.
6. Total marks: 720 marks (+4 for every correct answer, -1 for every wrong answer)
7. Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes
8. Language: Apart from English and Hindi, the NEET exam is conducted in various regional languages.

Syllabus:

The syllabus for the NEET exam is developed based on the topics of NCERT books of standards 11 and 12. The subjects are Physics, Chemistry, and Biology including Zoology and Botany. The details of the NEET syllabus are as follows.

1. Physics

1. Class 11:
2. Physical world and measurement
3. Kinematics
4. Laws of Motion
5. Work, Energy, and Power
6. Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body
7. Gravitation
8. Properties of Bulk Matter
9. Thermodynamics
10. The behavior of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory
11. Oscillations and Waves
12. Class 12:
13. Electrostatics
14. Current Electricity
15. Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
16. Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
17. Electromagnetic Waves
18. Optics
19. Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
20. Atoms and Nuclei
21. Electronic Devices

2. Chemistry

1. Class 11:
2. Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
3. Structure of Atom
4. Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
5. Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
6. States of Matter: Gases and Liquids
7. Thermodynamics
8. Equilibrium
9. Redox Reactions
10. Hydrogen
11. s-Block Element (Alkali and Alkaline earth metals)
12. Some p-Block Elements
13. Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques
14. Hydrocarbons
15. Environmental Chemistry
16. Class 12:
17. Solid State
18. Solutions
19. Electrochemistry
20. Chemical Kinetics
21. Surface Chemistry
22. General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements
23. p-Block Elements
24. d- and f-Block Elements
25. Coordination Compounds
26. Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
27. Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers
28. Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids
29. Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
30. Biomolecules
31. Polymers
32. Chemistry in Everyday Life

3. Biology

1. Class 11:
2. Diversity in the Living World
3. Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants
4. Cell Structure and Function
5. Plant Physiology
6. Human Physiology
7. Class 12:
   1. Reproduction
   2. Genetics and Evolution
   3. Biology and Human Welfare
   4. Biotechnology and Its Applications
   5. Ecology and Environment

Additional tips to follow:

NCERT Books:

The NCERT books for the NEET exam serve as the foundational textbooks. Additionally, reference books can help support and cover the syllabus easily. By consulting professional coaching classes like PrepMed, NEET aspirants can access necessary study materials to boost their academic performance.

Test papers:

The role of mock tests and solving previous years' test papers is crucial for developing in-depth knowledge. Students can also assess their performance and improve their academic standing by identifying weak and strong areas. PrepMed facilitates proper preparation by conducting regular mock exams in a strict, timed environment.

Revision:

Constantly participating in regular NEET revision sessions improves efficiency and prepares students to handle challenges during NEET preparation. Frequent revision and doubt-clearing sessions, guided by PrepMed faculty, help students strengthen their knowledge base and perform well.

Time management:

Effective time management is key to a successful medical career. Students must develop techniques and skills to complete the full-length exam within the stipulated time. PrepMed teachers help NEET aspirants study diligently and manage their time accurately during exams, thus refining their skills and preparing them to master critical techniques.

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