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NEET UG 2026 Syllabus has been officially released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on 8 January 2026, as finalized by the Undergraduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB) under the National Medical Commission (NMC). The syllabus is based on the latest NCERT Class 11 and 12 curriculum for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany + Zoology), with no major changes from the previous year. It remains aligned with the rationalised NCERT textbooks.

NEET UG 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Name	NEET UG 2026
Exam Date	03 May 2026
Mode of Exam	Offline (Pen & Paper - OMR-based)
Subjects	Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany + Zoology)
Total Questions	180 (All compulsory)
Total Marks	720
Duration	3 Hours (180 minutes)
Marking Scheme	+4 for correct, -1 for incorrect answer

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NEET UG 2026 Exam Pattern

Subject	Number of Questions	Marks
Physics	45	180
Chemistry	45	180
Biology (Botany + Zoology)	90	360
Total	180	720

NEET UG 2026 Syllabus – Unit Wise

Physics Syllabus (Class 11 & 12)

Unit 1: Physics and Measurement
Unit 2: Kinematics
Unit 3: Laws of Motion
Unit 4: Work, Energy and Power
Unit 5: Rotational Motion (System of Particles and Rotational Motion)
Unit 6: Gravitation
Unit 7: Properties of Solids and Liquids (Mechanical Properties of Solids & Fluids)
Unit 8: Thermodynamics
Unit 9: Kinetic Theory of Gases
Unit 10: Oscillations and Waves
Unit 11: Electrostatics
Unit 12: Current Electricity
Unit 13: Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
Unit 14: Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
Unit 15: Electromagnetic Waves
Unit 16: Optics
Unit 17: Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
Unit 18: Atoms and Nuclei
Unit 19: Electronic Devices
Unit 20: Experimental Skills

Chemistry Syllabus

Physical Chemistry

Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Solutions
Equilibrium
Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry

Inorganic Chemistry

Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
p-Block Elements
d- and f-Block Elements

Organic Chemistry

Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds
Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry
Hydrocarbons
Organic Compounds Containing Halogens
Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen
Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
Biomolecules
Principles Related to Practical Chemistry

Biology Syllabus

Unit 1: Diversity in the Living World
Unit 2: Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants
Unit 3: Cell Structure and Function
Unit 4: Plant Physiology
Unit 5: Human Physiology
Unit 6: Reproduction
Unit 7: Genetics and Evolution
Unit 8: Biology and Human Welfare
Unit 9: Biotechnology and its Applications
Unit 10: Ecology and Environment

NEET UG Syllabus 2026 - FAQ's

Q1. Has the NEET UG 2026 syllabus been released?

Yes, the NEET UG 2026 syllabus was officially released by NTA on 8 January 2026. It is based on NCERT Class 11 and 12 textbooks.

Q2. Is there any reduction in NEET 2026 syllabus?

The syllabus has been rationalised as per the latest NCERT textbooks. Some overlapping topics have been removed, but the core content remains the same.

Q3. When is the NEET UG 2026 exam?

The NEET UG 2026 exam is scheduled for 03 May 2026 in offline (pen-paper) mode.

Q4. How many questions are there in NEET UG 2026?

There will be 180 compulsory questions: 45 in Physics, 45 in Chemistry, and 90 in Biology (Botany + Zoology).

Q5. Is NCERT sufficient for NEET 2026 preparation?

Yes, NCERT textbooks of Class 11 and 12 are the most important resource. The majority of questions are asked directly or indirectly from NCERT.

NEET UG 2026 Syllabus –Check Subject-wise Topics and Exam Pattern