The NTA administers the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), the most extensive entrance exam for undergraduate medical courses. The date for the NEET UG 2024 exam remains undisclosed at this time. Those aspiring to take the NEET 2024 exam should familiarize themselves with the chapter-wise weightage and crucial subjects for effective preparation.
NEET 2024 exam pattern
To excel in the examination, candidates should possess knowledge of the NEET 2024 exam pattern, outlined in the table provided below.
Particulars |
Details |
Pattern of examination |
Pen and paper-based |
Duration of examination |
3 hours 20 minutes |
Total number of questions |
180 questions need to be attempted out of 200 |
Sections |
Physics- 35 +15 Questions Chemistry- 35 + 15 Questions Botany- 35 + 15 Questions Zoology- 35 + 15 Questions |
NEET marking scheme |
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Max Marks |
720 marks |
Aggregate score calculation |
Total number of correct answers X 4 – Total number of incorrect answers X 1 (Note: There are no marks for unanswered questions) |
NEET Chapter-wise weightage 2024: Physics
The NEET 2024 examination will include 50 questions from the field of Physics. Presented below is the distribution of physics topics for the NEET exam, encompassing all units of both Class 11 and 12, along with the specific chapters grouped within each unit.
Class XI |
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Unit |
Topic / Chapters |
Weightage* |
I |
Physical-world and measurement |
2% |
Chapter–1: Physical World |
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Chapter–2: Units and Measurements |
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II |
Kinematics |
3% |
Chapter–3: Motion in a Straight Line |
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Chapter–4: Motion in a Plane |
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III |
Laws of Motion |
3% |
Chapter–5: Laws of Motion |
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IV |
Work, Energy and Power |
4% |
Chapter–6: Work, Energy and Power |
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V |
Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body |
5% |
Chapter–7: System of Particles and Rotational Motion |
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VI |
Gravitation |
2% |
Chapter–8: Gravitation |
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VII |
Properties of Bulk Matter |
3% |
Chapter–9: Mechanical Properties of Solids |
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Chapter–10: Mechanical Properties of Fluids |
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Chapter–11: Thermal Properties of Matter |
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VIII |
Thermodynamics |
9% |
Chapter–12: Thermodynamics |
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IX |
Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory |
3% |
Chapter–13: Kinetic Theory |
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X |
Oscillation & Waves |
3% |
Chapter–14: Oscillations |
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Chapter–15: Waves |
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Class XII |
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Unit |
Topic / Chapters |
Weightage* |
I |
Electrostatics |
9% |
Chapter-1: Electric Charges and Fields |
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Chapter-2: Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance |
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II |
Current Electricity |
8% |
Chapter-3: Current Electricity |
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II |
Magnetic Effect of Current & Magnetism |
5% |
Chapter-4: Moving Charges and Magnetism |
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Chapter-5: Magnetism and Matter |
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IV |
Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Current |
8% |
Chapter-6: Electromagnetic Induction |
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Chapter-7: Alternating Current |
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V |
Electromagnetic Waves |
5% |
Chapter-8: Electromagnetic Waves |
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VI |
Optics |
10% |
Chapter-9: Ray Optics and Optical Instruments |
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Chapter-10: Wave Optics |
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VII |
Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation |
6% |
Chapter-11: Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter |
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VIII |
Atoms & Nuclei |
3% |
Chapter-12: Atoms |
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Chapter-13: Nuclei |
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IX |
Electronic Devices |
9% |
Chapter-14: Semiconductor Electronics |
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Total |
100% |
NEET chapter wise weightage 2024: Chemistry
To enhance their readiness, it's important for the candidate to acknowledge that the Chemistry segment of NEET UG 2024 will encompass 50 questions. The table below furnishes the Chemistry chapter-wise weightage for NEET 2024, sourced from the NEET chemistry syllabus of both Class 11 and 12, as presented by the NTA.
Class XI |
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Unit |
Topic / Chapters |
Weightage* |
I |
Basic Concepts of Chemistry |
1% |
II |
Structure of Atom |
2% |
III |
Classification of Elements & Periodicity in Properties |
2% |
IV |
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure |
5% |
V |
States of Matter: Gases and Liquids |
2% |
VI |
Thermodynamics |
8% |
VII |
Equilibrium |
6% |
VIII |
Redox Reactions |
3% |
IX |
Hydrogen |
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X |
s-Block Elements |
2% |
XI |
Some p-Block Elements |
2% |
XII |
Organic Chemistry: Basic Principles & Techniques |
4% |
XIII |
Hydrocarbons |
3% |
XIV |
Environmental Chemistry |
2% |
Class XII |
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Unit |
Topic / Chapters |
Weightage* |
I |
Solid State |
2% |
II |
Solutions |
5% |
III |
Electrochemistry |
2% |
IV |
Chemical Kinetics |
3% |
V |
Surface Chemistry |
2% |
VI |
Isolation of Elements |
2% |
VII |
p-Block Elements |
5% |
VIII |
d- and f-Block Elements |
4% |
IX |
Coordination Compounds |
9% |
X |
Haloalkanes and Haloarenes |
3% |
XI |
Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers |
4% |
XII |
Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids |
4% |
XIII |
Organic Compounds containing Nitrogen |
2% |
XIV |
Biomolecules |
3% |
XV |
Polymers |
3% |
XVI |
Chemistry in Everyday Life |
2% |
Total |
100%
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NEET chapter-wise weightage 2024: Biology
The most substantial weightage in NEET lies within the biology section, which encompasses a total of 100 questions in the examination. The table presented below offers the NEET Biology chapter-wise weightage, encompassing the included units and their respective details.
Class XI |
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Unit |
Topic / Chapters |
Weightage* |
I |
Diversity of Living Organisms |
14% |
Chapter-1: The Living World |
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Chapter-2: Biological Classification |
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Chapter-3: Plant Kingdom |
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Chapter-4: Animal Kingdom |
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II |
Structural Organisation in Plants & Animals |
5% |
Chapter-5: Morphology of Flowering Plants |
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Chapter-6: Anatomy of Flowering Plants |
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Chapter-7: Structural Organisation in Animals |
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III |
Cell: Structure and Function |
9% |
Chapter-8: Cell-The Unit of Life |
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Chapter-9: Biomolecules |
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Chapter-10: Cell Cycle and Cell Division |
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IV |
Plant Physiology |
6% |
Chapter-11: Transport in Plants |
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Chapter-12: Mineral Nutrition |
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Chapter-13: Photosynthesis in Higher Plants |
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Chapter-14: Respiration in Plants |
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Chapter-15: Plant - Growth and Development |
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V |
Human Physiology |
20% |
Chapter-16: Digestion and Absorption |
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Chapter-17: Breathing and Exchange of Gases |
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Chapter-18: Body Fluids and Circulation |
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Chapter-19: Excretory Products and Their Elimination |
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Chapter-20: Locomotion and Movement |
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Chapter-21: Neural Control and Coordination |
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Chapter-22: Chemical Coordination and Integration |
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Class XII |
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Unit |
Topic / Chapters |
Weightage |
VI |
Reproduction |
9% |
Chapter-1: Reproduction in Organisms |
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Chapter-2: Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants |
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Chapter-3: Human Reproduction |
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Chapter-4: Reproductive Health |
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VII |
Genetics and Evolution |
18% |
Chapter-5: Principles of Inheritance and Variation |
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Chapter-6: Molecular Basis of Inheritance |
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Chapter-7: Evolution |
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VIII |
Biology and Human Welfare |
9% |
Chapter-8: Human Health and Diseases |
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Chapter-9: Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production |
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Chapter-10: Microbes in Human Welfare |
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IX |
Biotechnology and its Applications |
4% |
Chapter-11: Biotechnology - Principles and Processes |
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Chapter-12: Biotechnology and its Application |
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X |
Ecology and Environment |
6% |
Chapter-13: Organisms and Populations |
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Chapter-14: Ecosystem |
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Chapter-15: Biodiversity and its Conservation |
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Chapter-16: Environmental Issues |
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Total |
100%
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Candidates aiming for NEET 2024 can equip themselves for the medical entrance test by reviewing the previously mentioned weightage for all obligatory subjects.
NEET 2024 Chapter-wise weightage and Complete Syllabus FAQs
Q1. Is it possible to solely rely on NCERT for my complete NEET preparation?
Ans. Undoubtedly, NCERT stands as a cornerstone in NEET exam preparation. However, candidates are advised to complement their understanding of concepts and formulas by consulting other recommended books for NEET 2024.
Q2. Which topics hold significance in the Physics segment?
Ans. The Physics segment of the NEET question paper will comprise 50 questions. Key topics deserving attention encompass Kinematics, Law of Motion, Current Electricity, among others.
Q3. What topics carry weight in the Chemistry segment?
Ans. Crucial topics for the Chemistry section entail Surface Chemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Hydrocarbons, Thermodynamics, and more.
Q4. Which topics should be prioritized in the Biology section?
Ans. Vital themes within the Biology section encompass Reproduction, Human Physiology, Diversity in Living Organisms, Genetics and Evolution, and more.
Q5. How are the questions distributed across sections?
Ans. NEET 2024 will present a total of 200 questions, of which candidates need to answer 180. The Biology section accounts for 100 questions, while Physics and Chemistry sections each comprise 50 questions.