NEET 2027 Syllabus is prescribed by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) at neet.nta.nic.in. As of October 2026, NTA has not yet published the official NEET 2027 syllabus document; the NMC-revised syllabus in effect since NEET UG 2024 continues to be the valid reference. You should begin preparation based on this current NMC-prescribed syllabus covering Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from NCERT Class 11 and 12, and update your plan once the official 2027 notification is released.
- NEET 2027 covers three subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany + Zoology).
- The NMC-revised syllabus spans approximately 79 chapters across Class 11 and 12 — down from 97 before the 2023 NMC rationalization.
- Biology carries 360 marks out of 720 (50% of the paper) — the highest of any subject; Physics and Chemistry carry 180 marks each.
- Important topics in NEET Biology include Human Physiology, Genetics and Evolution, Plant Physiology, and Ecology.
- The official syllabus document will be available at nmc.org.in and neet.nta.nic.in; the 2027-specific PDF is expected between December 2026 and February 2027.
- NCERT Class 11 and 12 textbooks are the primary source — around 80–85% of NEET questions are directly NCERT-based.
- No syllabus changes have been announced for 2027; the NMC-revised syllabus is expected to remain unchanged unless NMC issues a new notification.
Bookmark this page — it will be updated as soon as NMC releases the official NEET 2027 syllabus notification.
| Download (Expected Soon) — NEET 2027 Syllabus PDF — Official Portal |
NEET 2027 Syllabus: Subject-wise PDF
The official NEET 2027 syllabus PDF will be published on neet.nta.nic.in and nmc.org.in after the official notification. Until then, access the current NMC-prescribed syllabus from the links below.
| Subject | NEET Syllabus PDF |
|---|---|
| Physics | NEET Physics Syllabus — Official Portal |
| Chemistry | NEET Chemistry Syllabus — Official Portal |
| Biology (Botany + Zoology) | NEET Biology Syllabus — Official Portal |
| Complete Syllabus (All Subjects) | NMC Official Syllabus Document |
NEET 2027 Syllabus: Overview
NEET UG is India’s single national entrance test for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, BHMS, and veterinary undergraduate programmes. NTA conducts the exam; the NMC prescribes the syllabus under its Graduate Medical Education Regulations. The NMC-prescribed syllabus is NOT identical to the full NCERT textbook content — always verify against the official NMC notification at nmc.org.in.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test — Undergraduate (NEET UG) |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Syllabus Prescribing Body | National Medical Commission (NMC) |
| Official Website | neet.nta.nic.in |
| NMC Syllabus Portal | nmc.org.in |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany + Zoology) |
| Total Chapters (NMC Revised, approx.) | 79 chapters |
| Total Marks | 720 |
| Total Questions (Attempt) | 200 questions in paper; attempt any 180 |
| Question Structure | Section A: 35 compulsory; Section B: 15 questions (attempt any 10), per subject |
| Marking Scheme | +4 correct; −1 incorrect; 0 unattempted |
| Exam Mode | Pen and paper (OMR-based); CBT mode under consideration for future cycles |
| Medium | 13 languages including English, Hindi, and 11 regional languages |
| NEET 2027 Official Syllabus Status | Not yet released; expected December 2026–February 2027 |
Source: NTA NEET Official Website
NEET 2027 Important Dates
NTA has not released the official NEET 2027 schedule as of October 2026. Expected dates below are derived from the historical NEET calendar. NEET 2026 reference dates are included at the bottom for comparison.
| Event | Expected / Actual Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NMC Syllabus Notification for 2027 | December 2026–February 2027 (Expected) | Upcoming |
| NEET 2027 Official Notification | January 2027 (Expected) | Upcoming |
| NEET 2027 Application Form Release | February 2027 (Expected) | Upcoming |
| NEET 2027 Application Correction Window | March 2027 (Expected) | Upcoming |
| NEET 2027 Admit Card Release | April 2027 (Expected) | Upcoming |
| NEET 2027 Exam Date | May 2027 (Expected) | Upcoming |
| NEET 2027 Answer Key Release | June 2027 (Expected) | Upcoming |
| NEET 2027 Result | June–July 2027 (Expected) | Upcoming |
| NEET 2027 MCC Counselling | July–August 2027 (Expected) | Upcoming |
| NEET 2026 Exam Date | May 3, 2026 / Re-exam June 21, 2026 | Over |
| NEET 2026 Result | July 2026 | Over |
NEET 2027: What’s New?
No new syllabus revision has been announced for NEET 2027 as of October 2026. The operative syllabus is the NMC 2023 revision, which took effect from NEET UG 2024. Do not drop any chapter based on third-party removal lists — confirm against the official NMC PDF at nmc.org.in once the 2027 notification is released.
| NEET Syllabus Subject | Last Major Change (NMC 2023 Revision) | Change for NEET 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Experimental Skills unit removed | No changes announced |
| Chemistry (Class 11) | Environmental Chemistry removed | No changes announced |
| Chemistry (Class 12) | Chemistry in Everyday Life removed | No changes announced |
| Biology | Sub-topic reductions in Transport in Plants and select Human Physiology topics; no full chapter removed | No changes announced |
The total chapter count dropped from 97 to approximately 79 in the 2023 NMC revision. This is the same syllabus you should use to prepare for NEET 2027.
NEET 2027 Syllabus for Physics
The NEET Physics syllabus covers 19 units from NCERT Class 11 (Units 1–10) and Class 12 (Units 11–19). Physics carries 180 marks (45 questions × 4 marks). Mechanics and Electrodynamics together account for 35–45% of Physics questions in NEET.
NEET Physics Syllabus — Class 11 (Units 1–10)
| Unit | Chapter | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physical World and Measurement | SI units; fundamental and derived units; significant figures; errors in measurement; dimensional analysis and applications. |
| 2 | Kinematics | Key Topics — Click Here Frame of reference; position-time graph; uniform and non-uniform motion; average speed and instantaneous velocity; uniformly accelerated motion; relative velocity; motion in a plane; projectile motion; uniform circular motion. |
| 3 | Laws of Motion | Key Topics — Click Here Newton’s three laws; inertia; momentum; impulse; conservation of linear momentum; static and kinetic friction; rolling friction; dynamics of uniform circular motion. |
| 4 | Work, Energy and Power | Work-energy theorem; kinetic and potential energy; power; spring energy; elastic and inelastic collisions in one and two dimensions. |
| 5 | Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body | Key Topics — Click Here Centre of mass; angular momentum; torque; conservation of angular momentum; moment of inertia; parallel and perpendicular axes theorems; rolling motion. |
| 6 | Gravitation | Kepler’s laws; universal law of gravitation; acceleration due to gravity; escape velocity; orbital velocity; geostationary satellites; weightlessness. |
| 7 | Properties of Bulk Matter | Key Topics — Click Here Elastic behaviour; Hooke’s law; Pascal’s law; Bernoulli’s theorem; viscosity; Stokes’ law; surface tension; capillary rise; thermal expansion; specific heat capacity; latent heat; heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation). |
| 8 | Thermodynamics | Zeroth, first, and second laws; heat engine; refrigerator; Carnot cycle and efficiency; reversible and irreversible processes. |
| 9 | Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory | Ideal gas equation; kinetic theory assumptions; RMS speed; law of equipartition of energy; mean free path; degrees of freedom. |
| 10 | Oscillations and Waves | Key Topics — Click Here Simple harmonic motion; energy in SHM; simple pendulum; damped and forced oscillations; transverse and longitudinal waves; standing waves in strings and organ pipes; beats; Doppler effect. |
NEET Physics Syllabus — Class 12 (Units 11–19)
| Unit | Chapter | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Electrostatics | Key Topics — Click Here Coulomb’s law; electric field and field lines; electric dipole; Gauss’s theorem; electric potential; capacitance; parallel plate capacitor; dielectrics; energy stored in a capacitor. |
| 12 | Current Electricity | Key Topics — Click Here Ohm’s law; resistivity and conductivity; V-I characteristics; Kirchhoff’s laws; Wheatstone bridge; metre bridge; potentiometer; internal resistance of a cell; temperature dependence of resistance. |
| 13 | Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism | Biot–Savart law; Ampere’s law; solenoid and toroid; cyclotron; moving coil galvanometer; bar magnet; Earth’s magnetism; dia-, para-, ferromagnetism. |
| 14 | Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents | Key Topics — Click Here Faraday’s law; Lenz’s law; eddy currents; self and mutual inductance; AC values (peak and RMS); LCR series resonance; power factor; transformer; AC generator. |
| 15 | Electromagnetic Waves | Displacement current; EM wave characteristics; EM spectrum: radio, microwave, IR, visible, UV, X-rays, gamma rays; applications of each type. |
| 16 | Optics | Key Topics — Click Here Reflection; refraction; total internal reflection; optical fibres; lenses and mirrors; dispersion through prism; optical instruments (microscope, telescope); Young’s double slit; single slit diffraction; polarisation; Brewster’s law. |
| 17 | Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation | Photoelectric effect; Einstein’s equation; de Broglie relation; Davisson–Germer experiment; work function; stopping potential. |
| 18 | Atoms and Nuclei | Key Topics — Click Here Bohr model; hydrogen spectrum; nuclear composition; isotopes, isobars, isotones; radioactivity (alpha, beta, gamma); radioactive decay law; mass-energy relation; binding energy; nuclear fission and fusion. |
| 19 | Electronic Devices | Energy bands; semiconductor diode (I-V); Zener diode; LED; photodiode; solar cell; transistor as amplifier and switch (CE configuration); logic gates (AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR). |
NEET Physics Chapter-wise Weightage
The table below is based on NEET paper analysis (2021–2026). NTA does not publish an official weightage list; use these as planning benchmarks only.
| Topic Cluster | Approx. Weightage (%) | Approx. Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics (Units 2–6) | 20–25% | 9–11 |
| Electrostatics and Current Electricity (Units 11–12) | 14–18% | 6–8 |
| Modern Physics: Dual Nature, Atoms, Nuclei (Units 17–18) | 12–15% | 5–7 |
| Optics (Unit 16) | 10–12% | 4–5 |
| Electromagnetic Induction and AC (Unit 14) | 8–10% | 3–4 |
| Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory (Units 7–9) | 8–10% | 3–4 |
| Oscillations, Waves, Magnetism (Units 10, 13) | 8–10% | 3–4 |
| Electronic Devices and EM Waves (Units 15, 19) | 6–8% | 2–3 |
NEET 2027 Syllabus for Chemistry
The NEET Chemistry syllabus covers chapters from NCERT Class 11 and 12, divided into Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry. Chemistry carries 180 marks (45 questions × 4 marks). The NMC 2023 revision removed Environmental Chemistry (Class 11) and Chemistry in Everyday Life (Class 12). Organic Chemistry consistently contributes the highest number of Chemistry questions.
Physical Chemistry
| Chapter | Class | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry | 11 | Mole concept; stoichiometry; laws of chemical combination; atomic and molecular masses; percentage composition; limiting reagent. |
| States of Matter: Gases and Liquids | 11 | Gas laws; ideal gas equation; kinetic molecular theory; van der Waals forces; vapour pressure; viscosity; surface tension. |
| Thermodynamics | 11 | System and surroundings; internal energy; enthalpy; Hess’s law; first and second laws; entropy; Gibbs energy; spontaneity. |
| Equilibrium | 11 | Key Topics — Click Here Law of mass action; Kc and Kp; Le Chatelier’s principle; ionic equilibrium; acid-base theories (Arrhenius, Brønsted-Lowry, Lewis); pH; buffer solutions; solubility product; Henderson-Hasselbalch equation. |
| Redox Reactions | 11 | Oxidation number; balancing redox reactions (half-reaction and oxidation-number methods); applications. |
| Solutions | 12 | Types of solutions; Raoult’s law; ideal and non-ideal solutions; colligative properties; van’t Hoff factor. |
| Electrochemistry | 12 | Key Topics — Click Here Galvanic cells; electrode potential; Nernst equation; EMF; standard electrode potential; Faraday’s laws; conductance; Kohlrausch’s law; corrosion; lead accumulator; fuel cells. |
| Chemical Kinetics | 12 | Rate of reaction; order and molecularity; integrated rate equations; half-life; Arrhenius equation; activation energy; collision theory. |
| Surface Chemistry | 12 | Physisorption and chemisorption; homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis; enzyme catalysis; colloids; emulsions; Tyndall effect; Brownian motion. |
Inorganic Chemistry
| Chapter | Class | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Structure of Atom | 11 | Bohr model; quantum numbers; orbital shapes; Aufbau principle; Hund’s rule; Pauli exclusion principle; electronic configuration. |
| Classification of Elements and Periodicity | 11 | Modern periodic law; s, p, d, f blocks; trends in atomic radius, ionisation enthalpy, electron affinity, electronegativity. |
| Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure | 11 | Key Topics — Click Here Ionic and covalent bonding; Lewis structures; VSEPR theory; hybridisation (sp, sp2, sp3, sp3d, sp3d2); valence bond theory; molecular geometry; dipole moment; hydrogen bonding; resonance. |
| s-Block Elements | 11 | Group 1 and Group 2 elements; diagonal relationship; anomalous properties of Li and Be; reactions with O2, water, halogens; important compounds of Na, K, Mg, Ca. |
| Some p-Block Elements (Groups 13 and 14) | 11 | Boron compounds (borax, boric acid); aluminium reactions; carbon allotropes; silicon and its compounds; zeolites. |
| General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements | 12 | Metallurgy; ore concentration; reduction methods; electrolytic refining; extraction of Al, Cu, Zn, Fe. |
| p-Block Elements (Groups 15–18) | 12 | Key Topics — Click Here Group 15: N2, P allotropes, NH3, HNO3, oxides of N; Group 16: O3, S allotropes, H2SO4 (Contact process); Group 17: Cl2, HCl, interhalogen compounds, oxoacids; Group 18: noble gases and uses. |
| d and f Block Elements | 12 | Key Topics — Click Here Transition metals: variable oxidation states, colour, catalytic activity, magnetic properties, alloy formation; K2Cr2O7 and KMnO4. Lanthanoids: lanthanoid contraction. Actinoids: comparison with lanthanoids. |
| Coordination Compounds | 12 | Key Topics — Click Here Ligands; coordination number; IUPAC nomenclature; isomerism (structural and stereo); Werner’s theory; VBT; CFT; colour and magnetic properties; biological importance (haemoglobin, chlorophyll). |
Organic Chemistry
| Chapter | Class | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Some Basic Principles and Techniques | 11 | IUPAC nomenclature; functional groups; isomerism; inductive, resonance, hyperconjugation effects; reactive intermediates; types of reactions. |
| Hydrocarbons | 11 | Key Topics — Click Here Alkanes: conformations, halogenation; Alkenes: Markovnikov’s rule, ozonolysis; Alkynes: acidic character, reactions; Arenes: aromaticity, electrophilic substitution (Friedel–Crafts, nitration, sulphonation). |
| Haloalkanes and Haloarenes | 12 | SN1 and SN2 mechanisms; stereochemistry; elimination reactions; uses and environmental effects of CH2Cl2, CHCl3, CCl4, freons, DDT. |
| Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers | 12 | Preparation and reactions of alcohols, phenols, ethers; dehydration mechanism; acidic character of phenol; electrophilic substitution of phenol. |
| Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids | 12 | Key Topics — Click Here Nucleophilic addition; aldol condensation; Cannizzaro reaction; oxidation and reduction of aldehydes and ketones; acidity of carboxylic acids; esterification; Fischer esterification. |
| Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen | 12 | Amines: classification, preparation, reactions, basicity; diazonium salts; coupling reaction; Gabriel synthesis; Hinsberg test. |
| Biomolecules | 12 | Key Topics — Click Here Carbohydrates: monosaccharides (glucose, fructose), disaccharides, polysaccharides; proteins: amino acids, peptide bond, protein structure, denaturation; enzymes; vitamins; nucleic acids: DNA and RNA structure. |
| Polymers | 12 | Addition and condensation polymerisation; natural and synthetic polymers (rubber, nylon, polyesters, bakelite, PVC); biodegradable polymers. |
NEET Chemistry Chapter-wise Weightage
Derived from NEET paper trends (2021–2026). Organic Chemistry consistently yields the most Chemistry questions.
| Section / Topic Cluster | Approx. Weightage (%) | Approx. Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Organic Chemistry | 35–40% | 16–18 |
| Physical Chemistry | 30–35% | 13–16 |
| Inorganic Chemistry | 28–32% | 12–14 |
| High-focus chapters: Coordination Compounds, Chemical Bonding, Equilibrium, Aldehydes/Ketones | 5–8% each | 2–4 each |
NEET 2027 Syllabus for Biology
Biology carries 360 marks (90 questions × 4 marks) — equal to Physics and Chemistry combined. It is split equally between Botany and Zoology. NCERT Biology textbooks are non-negotiable — approximately 85% of NEET Biology questions come directly from NCERT text, diagrams, and tables.
NEET 2027 Botany Syllabus
| Unit | Chapter | Class | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1: Diversity in Living World | The Living World; Biological Classification | 11 | Five-kingdom classification; Monera, Protista, Fungi salient features; viruses; viroids; lichens; binomial nomenclature; taxonomical hierarchy. |
| Unit 1 | Plant Kingdom | 11 | Key Topics — Click Here Algae; Bryophytes; Pteridophytes; Gymnosperms; Angiosperms; alternation of generations; economic importance; classification details and representative examples. |
| Unit 2: Structural Organisation in Plants | Morphology of Flowering Plants | 11 | Root, stem, leaf modifications; inflorescence; flower parts; fruit and seed structure; floral formula and diagrams; semi-technical descriptions. |
| Unit 2 | Anatomy of Flowering Plants | 11 | Meristematic and permanent tissues; tissue systems; root, stem, and leaf anatomy; secondary growth. |
| Unit 3: Cell Structure and Function | Cell: The Unit of Life | 11 | Key Topics — Click Here Cell theory; prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells; cell membrane; cell wall; nucleus; mitochondria; plastids; ER; Golgi apparatus; ribosomes; lysosomes; vacuoles; centrosome; cytoskeleton. |
| Unit 3 | Biomolecules | 11 | Proteins; carbohydrates; lipids; nucleic acids; enzymes: types, cofactors, mechanism of action; metabolic pathways overview. |
| Unit 3 | Cell Cycle and Cell Division | 11 | Cell cycle phases (G1, S, G2, M); mitosis stages and significance; meiosis stages, types, and significance; comparison of mitosis and meiosis. |
| Unit 4: Plant Physiology | Transport in Plants | 11 | Diffusion; osmosis; water potential; plasmolysis; absorption by roots; transpiration; ascent of sap; translocation in phloem. |
| Unit 4 | Mineral Nutrition | 11 | Essential macro- and micronutrients; deficiency symptoms; nitrogen fixation; nitrogen cycle; biological nitrogen fixation; hydroponics. |
| Unit 4 | Photosynthesis in Higher Plants | 11 | Key Topics — Click Here Light reactions; dark reactions (Calvin cycle); C3 and C4 pathways; photorespiration; Photosystems I and II; chemiosmosis; Z-scheme; factors affecting photosynthesis. |
| Unit 4 | Respiration in Plants | 11 | Glycolysis; Krebs cycle; electron transport chain; fermentation; respiratory quotient; ATP yield; aerobic vs. anaerobic respiration. |
| Unit 4 | Plant Growth and Development | 11 | Growth phases; plant growth regulators (auxins, gibberellins, cytokinins, ABA, ethylene); photoperiodism; vernalisation; seed dormancy. |
| Unit 6: Reproduction | Reproduction in Organisms | 12 | Asexual reproduction types; sexual reproduction overview; juvenile and reproductive phases. |
| Unit 6 | Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants | 12 | Key Topics — Click Here Microsporogenesis; megasporogenesis; pollen grain; ovule; pollination types; double fertilisation; endosperm development; embryo development; apomixis; polyembryony; seed dispersal. |
| Unit 7: Genetics and Evolution | Principles of Inheritance and Variation | 12 | Key Topics — Click Here Mendel’s laws; monohybrid and dihybrid cross; incomplete dominance; codominance; multiple alleles; sex determination; sex-linked inheritance; linkage; chromosomal disorders. |
| Unit 7 | Molecular Basis of Inheritance | 12 | Key Topics — Click Here DNA structure (Watson and Crick); DNA packaging; replication; transcription; genetic code; translation; gene regulation (lac operon); human genome project; DNA fingerprinting. |
| Unit 7 | Evolution | 12 | Origin of life; theories of evolution; Darwin’s natural selection; Hardy–Weinberg principle; adaptive radiation; speciation; human evolution. |
| Unit 9: Biotechnology | Biotechnology: Principles and Processes | 12 | Recombinant DNA technology; restriction enzymes; cloning vectors; PCR; gel electrophoresis; transformation. |
| Unit 9 | Biotechnology and Its Applications | 12 | Bt crops; GM organisms; gene therapy; molecular diagnosis (ELISA, FISH); biosafety; biopiracy. |
| Unit 10: Ecology | Organisms and Populations | 12 | Habitat and niche; population growth (geometric, logistic); age pyramid; population interactions (competition, predation, parasitism, mutualism). |
| Unit 10 | Ecosystem | 12 | Components; food chain and food web; productivity; decomposition; energy flow; ecological pyramids; nutrient cycling (carbon, phosphorus). |
| Unit 10 | Biodiversity and Conservation | 12 | Levels and patterns of biodiversity; biodiversity hotspots; threats; in situ and ex situ conservation; IUCN categories; national parks and biosphere reserves. |
| Unit 10 | Environmental Issues | 12 | Air, water, and soil pollution; agrochemicals; greenhouse effect; ozone depletion; deforestation; biomagnification; radioactive waste. |
NEET 2027 Zoology Syllabus
| Unit | Chapter | Class | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1: Diversity in Living World | Animal Kingdom | 11 | Key Topics — Click Here Basis of classification; levels of organisation; symmetry; coelom; phyla characteristics from Porifera to Chordata; salient features and representative examples. |
| Unit 2: Structural Organisation | Structural Organisation in Animals | 11 | Animal tissues: epithelial, connective, muscular, neural; organ systems; morphology and anatomy of cockroach, earthworm, and frog. |
| Unit 5: Human Physiology | Digestion and Absorption | 11 | Alimentary canal; digestive glands; digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats; absorption; disorders (jaundice, diarrhoea, constipation). |
| Unit 5 | Breathing and Exchange of Gases | 11 | Respiratory system; mechanism of breathing; pulmonary volumes; exchange of gases; transport of O2 and CO2; regulation; disorders (asthma, emphysema). |
| Unit 5 | Body Fluids and Circulation | 11 | Key Topics — Click Here Blood composition; ABO and Rh blood groups; coagulation; heart structure; cardiac cycle; cardiac output; ECG; double circulation; lymphatic system; disorders (hypertension, coronary artery disease). |
| Unit 5 | Excretory Products and Their Elimination | 11 | Excretion types; kidney structure; urine formation; osmoregulation; regulation of kidney function; dialysis; disorders (uremia, renal failure). |
| Unit 5 | Locomotion and Movement | 11 | Types of movement; skeletal muscle structure; sliding filament theory; skeletal system; types of joints; disorders (myasthenia gravis, arthritis, osteoporosis). |
| Unit 5 | Neural Control and Coordination | 11 | Key Topics — Click Here Neuron structure; resting and action potential; synapse types; CNS and PNS; reflex action and arc; eye structure and function; ear structure and function; disorders. |
| Unit 5 | Chemical Coordination and Integration | 11 | Endocrine glands (hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pancreas, gonads, pineal, thymus); mechanism of hormone action; feedback regulation; disorders. |
| Unit 6: Reproduction | Human Reproduction | 12 | Male and female reproductive systems; spermatogenesis; oogenesis; menstrual cycle; fertilisation; implantation; embryo development; parturition; lactation. |
| Unit 6 | Reproductive Health | 12 | STI prevention; birth control methods; MTP; amniocentesis; infertility; ART (IVF, ZIFT, GIFT, ICSI). |
| Unit 8: Biology and Human Welfare | Human Health and Disease | 12 | Key Topics — Click Here Common diseases: typhoid, malaria, amoebiasis, filariasis, ascariasis, ringworm, common cold, pneumonia; immune system; innate and adaptive immunity; vaccines; AIDS; cancer; drug and alcohol abuse. |
| Unit 8 | Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production | 12 | Animal husbandry; bee keeping; fisheries; poultry; plant breeding; tissue culture; single cell protein; biofortification. |
| Unit 8 | Microbes in Human Welfare | 12 | Microbes in food processing; industrial production; sewage treatment; biogas; biocontrol agents; biofertilisers. |
NEET Biology Chapter-wise Weightage
Biology contributes 90 of 200 questions in NEET. The clusters below consistently yield the most questions.
| Chapter / Topic Cluster | Stream | Approx. Weightage (% of Biology) | Approx. Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Physiology (Unit 5) | Zoology | 20–22% | 18–20 |
| Genetics and Evolution (Unit 7) | Zoology / Botany | 17–20% | 15–18 |
| Plant Physiology (Unit 4) | Botany | 10–12% | 9–11 |
| Cell Structure and Function (Unit 3) | Botany / Zoology | 8–10% | 7–9 |
| Ecology and Environment (Unit 10) | Botany | 7–9% | 6–8 |
| Reproduction (Unit 6) | Botany / Zoology | 7–9% | 6–8 |
| Biology and Human Welfare + Biotechnology (Units 8–9) | Zoology | 7–9% | 6–8 |
| Diversity in Living World (Unit 1) | Botany / Zoology | 6–8% | 5–7 |
| Structural Organisation in Plants and Animals (Unit 2) | Botany / Zoology | 5–7% | 4–6 |
NEET 2027 Chapter-wise Weightage Summary
The table below combines subject-level trend data from NEET 2021–2026. Biology deserves the largest share of your study time since it contributes 50% of total marks.
| Subject | Total Marks | Questions to Attempt | Class 11 Share (Approx.) | Class 12 Share (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 180 | 45 | 50–55% | 45–50% |
| Chemistry | 180 | 45 | 40–45% | 55–60% |
| Biology (Botany + Zoology) | 360 | 90 | 45–50% | 50–55% |
| Total | 720 | 180 | — | — |
NEET 2027 vs Previous Year Syllabus
No changes have been announced for NEET 2027 as of October 2026. The comparison below shows the NMC 2023 revision against the pre-2024 syllabus.
| Subject | Current Syllabus (NEET 2024 Onwards) | Pre-2024 Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 19 units; Experimental Skills removed | 20 units including Experimental Skills |
| Chemistry (Class 11) | Environmental Chemistry removed; Hydrogen retained | Included Environmental Chemistry |
| Chemistry (Class 12) | Chemistry in Everyday Life removed | Included Chemistry in Everyday Life |
| Biology | Sub-topic reductions in Transport in Plants and select Physiology topics; total ~79 chapters | 97 chapters; full scope of all chapters |
Best Books for NEET 2027
Start with NCERT before any reference book. Completing NCERT Biology and Inorganic Chemistry thoroughly can cover 80–85% of your questions in those areas. Reference books supplement, not replace, NCERT.
| Subject | Book Name | Author / Publisher | Why This Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Subjects | NCERT Physics, Chemistry, Biology — Class 11 and 12 | NCERT | Primary source; majority of NEET questions come directly from NCERT text, diagrams, and data tables |
| Physics | Concepts of Physics (Vol. 1 and 2) | H.C. Verma | Deep conceptual clarity for Mechanics and Electrostatics; essential for building problem-solving instincts |
| Physics | Objective Physics for NEET | D.C. Pandey / Arihant | NEET-pattern MCQs and previous year questions chapter-wise; ideal for timed practice |
| Chemistry | Physical Chemistry | O.P. Tandon / G.R. Bathla | Strong numerical problem sets for Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry, and Chemical Kinetics |
| Chemistry | Concise Inorganic Chemistry (adapted edition) | J.D. Lee / Wiley India | Covers p-Block, d-Block, and Coordination Compounds at depth beyond NCERT; used by toppers |
| Biology | Trueman’s Elementary Biology (Vol. 1 and 2) | Trueman’s Publication | Expands NCERT theory with additional diagrams and topic-wise MCQs; trusted for Physiology and Genetics |
| Biology | Objective NCERT at Your Fingertips — Biology | MTG Editorial Board | NCERT-mapped MCQs paragraph by paragraph; ideal for last-month revision and NCERT-based practice |
How to Download NEET 2027 Syllabus PDF
Follow these steps to download the official NEET syllabus PDF once it is published.
- Visit the official NTA NEET website at neet.nta.nic.in.
- Look for the “NEET (UG) 2027 Information Bulletin” or “Syllabus” link on the homepage or under the Candidates menu.
- Alternatively, visit nmc.org.in and check the Latest Notifications section for the NMC-prescribed syllabus.
- Click the syllabus link — a PDF will open in a new tab.
- Press Ctrl + S (Windows) or Cmd + S (Mac) to save the PDF to your device.
Note: The official NEET 2027 syllabus PDF has not been released as of October 2026. Check neet.nta.nic.in and nmc.org.in after January 2027 for the official release.
NEET 2027 Exam Pattern
NEET 2027 is expected to follow the current pen-and-paper OMR-based format. A possible shift to CBT (Computer-Based Test) mode is under active government consideration; no official announcement has been made as of October 2026.
| Subject | Section A (Compulsory) | Section B (Attempt Any 10) | Total Questions (Attempt) | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 35 | 15 | 45 | 180 |
| Chemistry | 35 | 15 | 45 | 180 |
| Biology — Botany | 35 | 15 | 45 | 180 |
| Biology — Zoology | 35 | 15 | 45 | 180 |
| Total | 140 | 60 (attempt any 40) | 180 | 720 |
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 hours 20 minutes (200 minutes) |
| Correct Answer | +4 marks |
| Incorrect Answer | −1 mark |
| Unattempted | 0 marks |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (single correct answer) |
| Medium | 13 languages (English, Hindi, and 11 regional languages) |
NEET 2027 Preparation Strategy
Starting in October 2026 gives you approximately seven months before NEET 2027 (expected May 2027). A structured, subject-wise approach gives the best return on your preparation hours.
Physics Preparation
- Begin with Mechanics (Units 2–6); it forms the conceptual base for the rest of Physics.
- Master NCERT examples and solved problems before using H.C. Verma for numericals.
- Electrostatics, Current Electricity, and Optics consistently ask numericals — practise calculations from these chapters every day.
- Solve previous-year NEET papers for Physics each week during the final three months.
- Never skip Unit 15 (Electromagnetic Waves) — it is one to two straightforward marks from NCERT reading.
Chemistry Preparation
- Begin with Physical Chemistry; it requires the most calculation practice and builds early analytical skills.
- Cover Organic Chemistry systematically: reactions, mechanisms, and named reactions from NCERT first.
- Revise Inorganic Chemistry through short-note summaries; focus on Coordination Compounds, p-Block, and periodic trends.
- Coordination Compounds is the most-tested Inorganic chapter — master IUPAC nomenclature, isomerism, VBT, and CFT thoroughly.
- Biomolecules and Polymers are high-reward, low-effort chapters — one careful NCERT reading scores well in these.
Biology Preparation
- Read NCERT Biology line by line, including footnotes, bold terms, and every diagram caption — NEET tests all of these.
- Make chapter-wise flashcards for Genetics, Human Physiology, and Ecology; these are high-recall sections.
- Draw and label key diagrams repeatedly: heart anatomy, nephron, DNA replication fork, Calvin cycle, and plant anatomy.
- Revise Class 12 Biology at least three times during the preparation cycle; Genetics, Reproduction, and Biotechnology ask the most questions.
- Solve previous-year NEET Biology questions chapter-wise; many questions repeat with minor wording changes.
General Strategy
- Take one full-length NEET mock test every week from six months before the exam.
- Analyse every mock test for weak chapters and target them in the next revision cycle.
- Solve at least five previous-year NEET papers under timed conditions to build exam temperament.
- In Section B, attempt only the 10 questions you are most confident about — negative marking applies to all attempted questions, including Section B.
NEET 2027 Syllabus FAQs
Ques. Has the official NEET 2027 syllabus been released?
Ans. No. As of October 2026, NTA and NMC have not released the official NEET 2027 syllabus PDF. The NMC-revised syllabus applicable from NEET UG 2024 (approximately 79 chapters) is the current reference. The 2027-specific PDF is expected between December 2026 and February 2027 on nmc.org.in and neet.nta.nic.in.
Ques. Is the NEET 2027 syllabus the same as NEET 2026?
Ans. No revision has been announced for NEET 2027 as of October 2026. The working reference is the NMC 2023 revision, in effect from NEET UG 2024. It removed Experimental Skills (Physics), Environmental Chemistry (Class 11 Chemistry), and Chemistry in Everyday Life (Class 12 Chemistry). Always confirm on nmc.org.in once the 2027 official notification is published — NMC is the authoritative source, not NTA or coaching platforms.
Ques. Which subject has the highest weightage in NEET 2027?
Ans. Biology carries the highest weightage — 360 marks out of 720 (50% of the paper). Biology is split equally between Botany (180 marks, 45 questions) and Zoology (180 marks, 45 questions). Physics and Chemistry each carry 180 marks and 45 questions. Scoring in Biology is the single biggest determinant of a student’s NEET rank.
Ques. Is NCERT enough for NEET 2027?
Ans. NCERT is the mandatory foundation for all three subjects. For Biology, thorough NCERT study can cover 80–90% of Biology questions. For Inorganic Chemistry, NCERT text and tables are sufficient for most questions. For Physical Chemistry numericals and Physics problems, you need MCQ practice books after completing NCERT concepts. Do not move to reference books before finishing NCERT completely.
Ques. How many chapters are in the NEET 2027 syllabus?
Ans. The NMC-revised syllabus covers approximately 79 chapters across Physics, Chemistry, and Biology — reduced from 97 before the 2023 NMC rationalization. Physics has 19 units; Chemistry has approximately 27 chapters; Biology has approximately 33 chapters across Botany and Zoology. Confirm the exact chapter list from the official NMC PDF once the 2027 notification is released.
Ques. Where can I download the official NEET 2027 syllabus PDF?
Ans. Once released, the official NEET 2027 syllabus PDF will be available on neet.nta.nic.in (in the Information Bulletin) and nmc.org.in (as a standalone NMC notification). The document has not been published as of October 2026. The current NMC-revised syllabus is available at nmc.org.in under Notifications. Check both portals after January 2027 for the 2027-specific document.
Ques. What chapters were removed from the NEET syllabus?
Ans. The NMC 2023 revision removed: Physics — Experimental Skills; Chemistry Class 11 — Environmental Chemistry; Chemistry Class 12 — Chemistry in Everyday Life. Biology had sub-topic reductions in Transport in Plants and select Human Physiology topics, but no full Biology chapter was removed. Do not drop any chapter based solely on third-party lists — verify against the official NMC PDF before eliminating any topic from your preparation.
Ques. What are the most important chapters in NEET Biology?
Ans. Based on NEET paper analysis (2021–2026), the highest-weightage chapters are: Human Physiology (Body Fluids and Circulation, Neural Control and Coordination, Excretion, Digestion), Genetics and Evolution (Principles of Inheritance, Molecular Basis of Inheritance), Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants, Human Health and Disease, and Ecology (Organisms and Populations, Ecosystem). These account for over 55% of Biology questions across recent papers.
Ques. What are the most important chapters in NEET Physics?
Ans. The highest-weightage Physics chapters based on NEET 2021–2026 are: Laws of Motion, Work-Energy and Power, and Rotational Motion (Class 11); and Current Electricity, Electrostatics, Electromagnetic Induction, Optics, Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation, and Atoms and Nuclei (Class 12). Mechanics and Electrodynamics together account for approximately 35–45% of Physics questions.
Ques. Is Experimental Skills still in the NEET Physics syllabus?
Ans. No. Experimental Skills was removed from the NEET Physics syllabus in the NMC 2023 revision. You do not need to prepare this chapter for NEET 2027. If the official 2027 NMC notification restores it, this guidance will need to be updated — check nmc.org.in once the 2027 syllabus is published.
Ques. How should I cover the full NEET 2027 syllabus in 6 months?
Ans. A 6-month plan: Months 1–2 — complete all Class 11 chapters for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology using NCERT. Months 3–4 — complete all Class 12 chapters and begin MCQ practice books chapter by chapter. Month 5 — full syllabus revision round; take chapter-wise mock tests for each subject. Month 6 — full-length NEET mock tests every week; analyse and target weak chapters; intensify revision of high-weightage Biology topics. Dedicate 50% of total study hours to Biology throughout all phases.
Ques. What is NMC’s role in the NEET 2027 syllabus?
Ans. The National Medical Commission (NMC) prescribes the NEET UG syllabus under its Graduate Medical Education Regulations. NTA conducts the exam but does not set the syllabus content. Any revision — whether chapter additions, reductions, or deletions — comes exclusively from NMC via an official notification on nmc.org.in. Always treat nmc.org.in as the authoritative source for the NEET syllabus, not NTA, coaching institutes, or aggregator websites.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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I'm getting ready for NEET which part of the syllabus in Chemistry Class 11 has the highest weightage?