NEET UG 2026 Syllabus Announced: Full Topic List for Biology, Physics & Chemistry
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released the official NEET UG 2026 syllabus, outlining the topics to be covered in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for the upcoming medical entrance examination.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released the NEET UG 2026 syllabus, outlining the topics to be covered in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for the upcoming medical entrance examination. The NEET UG 2026 syllabus is available at the official website – nmc.org.in.
The NEET UG syllabus continues to be based on the Class 11 and Class 12 curriculum, focusing on concepts prescribed in the NCERT textbooks. Candidates preparing for NEET UG 2026 are advised to refer only to the syllabus notified by the NMC for structured and exam-oriented preparation.
NEET UG 2026 Biology syllabus: Complete list of topics
For Biology, the syllabus is divided into Botany and Zoology and covers core areas taught across Classes 11 and 12.
| Unit Number and Name | Topics |
| UNIT 1: Diversity in the Living World | What is living?, Biodiversity, Need for classification, Taxonomy & Systematics, Concept of species and taxonomical hierarchy, Binomial nomenclature, Five kingdom classification, Salient features and classification of Monera, Protista and Fungi, Lichens, Viruses and Viroids, Salient features and classification of plants (Algae, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms), Salient features and classification of animals (nonchordate up to phyla level, chordate up to classes level). |
| UNIT 2: Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants | Morphology and modifications, Tissues, Anatomy, and functions of root, stem, leaf, inflorescence, flower, fruit, seed, Family classification (Malvaceae, Cruciferae, Leguminoceae, Compositae, Graminae), Animal tissues, Morphology, anatomy, and functions of digestive, circulatory, respiratory, nervous, and reproductive systems in insects and frogs. |
| UNIT 3: Cell Structure and Function | Morphology and modifications, Tissues, Anatomy,y and functions of root, stem, leaf, inflorescence, flower, fruit, seed, Family classification (Malvaceae, Cruciferae, Leguminoceae, Compositae, Graminae), Animal tissues, Morphology, anatomy, and functions of digestive, circulatory, respiratory, nervous and reproductive systems in insects and frogs. |
| UNIT 4: Plant Physiology | Photosynthesis (phases, pathways, factors), Respiration (glycolysis, TCA cycle, electron transport system, ATP generation), Plant growth and development (seed germination, plant growth phases, differentiation, growth regulators). |
| UNIT 5: Human Physiology | Breathing and respiration (respiratory organs, regulation, disorders), Body fluids and circulation (blood composition, heart structure, ECG, cardiac cycle, disorders), Excretory products and elimination (urine formation, osmoregulation, kidney function), Locomotion and movement (muscle contraction, skeletal system, disorders), Neural control and coordination (nervous system, nerve impulse), Chemical coordination and regulation (endocrine glands, hormones, disorders). |
| UNIT 6: Reproduction | Sexual reproduction in flowering plants (flower structure, pollination, fertilization), Human reproduction (male and female reproductive systems, gametogenesis, menstrual cycle, fertilization, pregnancy), Reproductive health (birth control, infertility, assisted reproductive technologies). |
| UNIT 7: Genetics and Evolution | Heredity and variation (Mendelian inheritance, deviations, sex determination, genetic disorders), Molecular basis of inheritance (DNA structure, replication, gene expression, genome project), Evolution (origin of life, mechanisms, natural selection, human evolution). |
| UNIT 8: Biology and Human Welfare | Health and disease (pathogens, human diseases, HIV/AIDS, drug abuse), Microbes in human welfare (food processing, industrial production, sewage treatment, energy generation, biocontrol agents). |
| UNIT 9: Biotechnology and Its Applications | Principles and process of Biotechnology (genetic engineering), Applications in health and agriculture (insulin, vaccines, gene therapy, Bt crops, transgenic animals), Biosafety issues (biopiracy, patents). |
| UNIT 10: Ecology and Environment | Organisms and environment (population interactions, growth, birth rate, age distribution), Ecosystem (patterns, components, energy flow, pyramids), Biodiversity and its conservation (concept, patterns, loss, conservation methods, endangered species, biodiversity hotspots). |
NEET UG 2026 Physics syllabus
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The Physics syllabus includes topics from both classes, such as Laws of Motion, Work, Energy and Power, Thermodynamics, Oscillations and Waves, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Current, Optics, and Modern Physics.
NEET UG 2026 Chemistry syllabus
Chemistry is split into Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry. Important areas include Chemical Bonding, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Electrochemistry, Hydrocarbons, Biomolecules, Coordination Compounds, and Environmental Chemistry.
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