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NEET Important Topics 2025: Check Chapter Weightage

NEET 2025 Important Topics: Over 20 lakh candidates participate in the NEET exam each year; Thus, this exam is bound to be competitive and demanding. Nevertheless, candidates who score well in NEET-UG 2025 can enter the best medical colleges. Knowing the NEET exam topics beforehand can help candidates score well and reap many benefits. This article has enlisted all crucial topics for NEET-Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. Interested students can devise a study plan accordingly.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the NEET 2025 exam on first Sunday of May, 2025 (tentatively). The NTA NEET exam registration will begin in March, 2025. Although the NTA has announced that there are no changes to the NEET syllabus and the exam pattern, we believe this article will give more insight into the NEET important topics. Continue reading for more details.

NEET Latest Updates:
*NEET 2025 might see few changes in exam conduct, pattern, age limit, and the total number of attempts.
* An expert committee headed by ISRO chief K. Radhakrishnan has submitted a detailed report on NEET exam recently.

NEET Most Important Topics

Candidates must prepare extensively, as NEET is one of the toughest exams in India. This article will entail:

Syllabus
Subject-wise important chapters
Chapter-wise weightage.
Exam pattern and
Some preparation tips

We identified these sections based on analysis and research of the previous year’s NEET question papers. Fundamental and advanced topics from Classes 11 and 12, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, are covered in the NEET 2025 syllabus. NTA designs the syllabus for NEET after a thorough consideration of the 10+2 syllabus of the state boards. But, before approaching the NEET important topics, we shall first look at the overview of NEET exams.

NEET Exam: Overview

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	NEET UG 2025
Full-Form	National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Frequency of Exam	Once a Year
Exam Date	May 4, 2025 (Tentative)
Exam Mode	Pen and Paper-Based (Offline)
Duration	3 Hours 20 Minutes (200 Minutes) 2 PM to 5.20 PM (IST)
Language/Medium	English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, and Punjabi
Question Type	Multiple-Choice Questions
Exam Sections	Physics: 45 Questions (Out of 50 questions)/180 Marks Chemistry: 45 Questions (Out of 50 questions)/180 Marks Biology: 45 Questions (Out of 50 questions)/180 Marks Zoology: 45 Questions (Out of 50 questions)/ 180 Marks
Marking Criteria	+4 marks for each correct answer-1 mark for every incorrect answer
Official Website	neet.nta.nic.in

Important NEET Topics 2025: Syllabus

Here is the syllabus for crucial topics in NEET. The syllabus is divided into subject-wise topics with the corresponding weightage in the NEET exam. Further, we have added important topics for NEET 2025 under each subject.

In order to score well, candidates must focus on the important topics that have high weightage in their respective sections. This section gives the subject-wise details of the important topics in NEET.

NEET Physics Important Topics 2025

Most candidates find Physics difficult. Therefore, paying attention to it is a priority. In the NEET physics exam, 45 questions carry 180 marks. The questions asked in physics are often lengthy and tricky. Given below are the most important topics in Physics for the NEET exam.

While preparing for the NEET exam, aspirants must cover the below-mentioned chapters of Physics.

Motion of System Of Particles and Rigid Body
Properties of bulk matter
Oscillations and Waves
Electrostatics
Current Electricity
Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
Optics
Electronic devices

Important NEET Topics- Physics Chapter Weightage

Here in the following table, candidates can check the important Physics topics with weightage.

Unit	Class XI Chapters	Weightage
I	Physical-world and Measurement	2%
	Chapter–1: Physical World
	Chapter–2: Units and Measurements
II	Kinematics	3%
	Chapter–3: Motion in a Straight Line
	Chapter–4: Motion in a Plane
III	Laws of Motion	3%
	Chapter–5: Laws of Motion
IV	Work, Energy, and Power	4%
	Chapter–6: Work, Energy, and Power
V	The Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body	5%
	Chapter–7: System of Particles and Rotational Motion
VI	Gravitation	2%
	Chapter–8: Gravitation
VII	Properties of Bulk Matter	3%
	Chapter–9: Mechanical Properties of Solids
	Chapter–10: Mechanical Properties of Fluids
	Chapter–11: Thermal Properties of Matter
VIII	Thermodynamics	9%
	Chapter–12: Thermodynamics
IX	The Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory	3%
	Chapter–13: Kinetic Theory
X	Oscillation & Waves	3%
	Chapter–14: Oscillations
	Chapter–15: Waves	–

Unit	Class XII Chapters	Weightage
I	Electrostatics	9%
	Chapter-1: Electric Charges and Fields
	Chapter-2: Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance
II	Current Electricity	8%
	Chapter-3: Current Electricity
III	Magnetic Effect of Current & Magnetism	5%
	Chapter-4: Moving Charges and Magnetism
	Chapter-5: Magnetism and Matter
IV	Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Current	8%
	Chapter-6: Electromagnetic Induction
	Chapter-7: Alternating Current
V	Electromagnetic Waves	5%
	Chapter-8: Electromagnetic Waves
VI	Optics	10%
	Chapter-9: Ray Optics and Optical Instruments
	Chapter-10: Wave Optics
VII	Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation	6%
	Chapter-11: Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter
VIII	Atoms & Nuclei	3%
	Chapter-12: Atoms
	Chapter-13: Nuclei
IX	Electronic Devices	9%
	Chapter-14: Semiconductor Electronics	–

NEET 2025 Physics: Chapter-Wise Number of Questions

Refer to this table for the chapter-wise important questions.

Class	Name of the Chapter	Total
XII	Electricity	10
XI	Heat & Thermodynamics	2
XII	Magnetism	10
XI	Mechanics	16
XII	Modern Physics	8
XII	Optics	4
XI	Waves	0
Total		50

NEET Chemistry Important Topics

Chemistry is the principal interdisciplinary subject for a medical entrance exam. So candidates must be thorough with the topics. NEET Chemistry syllabus is divided into three sections: Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry, and comprises 45 questions (180 marks) Given below are the NEET important topics in Chemistry.

The below-mentioned topics are of utmost importance. We hope every candidate uses the details below to create lesson plans.

Organic Chemistry

Mole Concept And Molar Masses
Stoichiometry,
Stoichiometric Calculations

Atomic Structure

Bohr model for the hydrogen atom
Quantum mechanical model of the atom

Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Valence Bond theory
Hybridization
The valence shell electron pair repulsion theory

Solutions

Ideal and non-ideal solutions
Colligative properties

Equilibrium

Ionization of acids and bases
Solubility Equilibria of sparingly soluble salts

Coordination Compounds

Bonding in coordination compounds
Stability of coordination compounds

Some Basic Principles and Techniques

Isomerism and fundamental concepts in the organic reaction mechanism

Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers

Properties of alcohols and properties of phenols

Chemistry Chapter-Wise Weightage for NEET 2025

Here is a table showing the chapter-wise weightage.

Name of the Chapter	Weightage
Basic concepts of chemistry	2%
Structure of Atom	3%
Classification of elements and periodicity in properties	3%
Chemical Bonding and molecular structure	5%
States of Matter: Gases and liquids	2%
Solid-state	2%
Thermodynamics	9%
Equilibrium	6%
Redox Reactions	1%
Solutions	5%
Electrochemistry	4%
Chemical kinetics	3%
Surface Chemistry	1%
General Principles and processes of Isolation Elements	1%
Hydrogen	3%
s- Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline earth metals)	1%
Some p-Block elements	1%
d and f Block Elements	4%
Coordination compounds	4%
Organic Chemistry – some Basic principles and techniques	2%
Hydrocarbons	3%
Haloalkanes and Haloarenes	1%
Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers	8%
Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids	3%
Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen	1%
Biomolecules	3%
Polymers	3%
Chemistry in Everyday Life	4%
Environmental Chemistry	1%

NEET Chemistry 2025: Important Chapters

The following are the important chapters in Chemistry for NEET 2025.

Class	Name of Section	Total
XI	Organic Chemistry	6
XII	Organic Chemistry	11
XI	Inorganic Chemistry	8
XII	Inorganic Chemistry	11
XI	Physical Chemistry	6
XII	Physical Chemistry	8
Total		50

NEET Biology Important Topics

Besides being the heart of NEET, Biology is also a subject where every candidate can achieve high scores. The Biology section in the NEET question paper comprises two subjects, Botany and Zoology. A maximum of 360 marks can be obtained in the NEET 2025 biology exam. Below are the NEET important topics for Biology.

The following are the NEET important topics in Biology.

Plant Kingdom

Questions from different algae and their pigments
General characters of pteridophytes and gymnosperms

Biological Classification

General features of Monera, Protista, Fungi

Structural Organisation in Plants and Animals

Root, stem, and leaf anatomy
Animal tissues and their functions, specifically epithelial tissues

Cell: Structure & Functions

Mycoplasma, nucleus, chromosomes, ribosomes, chloroplast, and mitochondria
Meiosis – Prophase I

Plant Physiology

C3, C4 cycle
Kranz anatomy
Glycolysis and Krebs cycle
ETS complexes
Photoperiodism
Transpiration pull
Bulk movement in Phloem
Mineral deficiency & Nitrogen cycle

Animal/Human Physiology

All topics, specifically diagrams, are very important

Reproduction

Gametogenesis in plants
Gametogenesis in humans
Reproductive structures in plants and animals
Polyembryony, Parthenocarpy, apomixis
Menstrual cycle

Genetics & Evolution

Dihybrid cross, linkage
Codominance
Pedigree analysis
Genetic disorders
Darwinism and natural selection
Human evolution

Biotechnology

Process and applications
BT cotton, RNAi, Human insulin, Gene therapy, molecular diagnostics

Biology in Human welfare

Human immunity
AIDS, Cancer
Drugs

Ecology and Environment

Environmental issues
Biogeochemical cycles
Population interactions
Adaptations
Succession

Biology Chapter-Wise Weightage for NEET

The following is the chapter-wise weightage for the NEET Biology section.

Chapter	Weightage out of 100
Diversity in Living World	14%
Cell Structure and Function	5%
Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants	9%
Plant Physiology	6%
Human Physiology	20%
Reproduction	9%
Genetics and Evolution	18%
Biotechnology and Its Applications	3%
Biology and Human Welfare	4%
Ecology and environment	12%

NEET Biology 2025: Chapter-Wise Questions From Botany

The Chapter-wise question from NEET Botany is as follows:

Class	Botany Important Chapters for NEET 2025	Total
XII	Biology in Human Welfare	1
XI	Cell & Cell Cycle	5
XI	Diversity of Life	5
XII	Ecology	6
XII	Genetics	6
XI	Plant Physiology	8
XII	Reproduction & Sexual Reproduction	4
XI	Structural Organisation of Plants	5
XII	Animal Husbandry & Biotechnology	7
XII	Evolution: Theories & Evidences	1
XI	Biomolecules	2
Total	–	50

NEET Biology 2025: Chapter-Wise Questions from Zoology

The chapter-wise questions from NEET Zoology 2025 are:

Class	Zoology Important Chapters for NEET 2025	Total
XII	Biology in Human Welfare	2
XI	Cell Structure and function	4
XI	Diversity of Life	0
XII	Ecology	3
XII	Genetics	5
XI	Plant Physiology	0
XII	Reproduction & Sexual Reproduction	0
XI	Structural Organisation of Plants	0
XI	Animal Kingdom	5
XII	Animal Husbandry & Biotechnology	6
XII	Evolution	1
XII	Human Health & Disease	1
XI	Human Physiology	10
XII	Human Reproduction & Reproductive Health	6
XI	Biomolecules	3
XI	Structural Organisation in Animals	4
Total	–	50

NEET Important Topics- Preparation Tips

Did you know? The NEET preparation syllabus comprises 95 chapters and over 14,000 concepts, so your NEET preparation plan must be well thought-out path. Here are a few techniques to prepare for the NEET important topics:

Familiarise yourself with the NEET Syllabus
Create A Doable Timetable
Figure Out Which Subject Needs More Time
Solve Previous Year Question Papers & Take NEET Mock Tests
Don’t Forget NCERT Books
Make Notes While Reading

FAQs Related to NEET Important Topics

Here are a few frequently asked questions about NEET important topics:

Q1. How to study for the NEET 2025 exams?

Ans: Candidates must allot a certain time each day for preparing. Familiarising yourself with the syllabus is the first step. Next, ensure you refer to the NCERT syllabus. Make notes and revise daily. Do not forget to make a timetable. Last, take mock tests to check your performance.

Q2. Do we get questions which are out of the syllabus in the NEET exams?

Ans: No, you rarely get ‌questions that are not in the syllabus.

Q3. How many questions will be there from each section of the NEET exam?

Ans: There are 45 questions each from Physics and Chemistry. Candidates have to answer 90 questions from Biology, which makes up Botany and Zoology.

Q4. What is the syllabus for the NEET exam?

Ans: NEET syllabus covers every NCERT Physics, Chemistry, and Biology topic from classes 11 and 12.

Q5. How many questions repeat in NEET?

Ans: In general, 10-15 previous questions repeat in NEET, either in the same format or in a modified version, but with the same concept and solution method.

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