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NEET Physics syllabus includes chapters from class 11 and 12 of the NCERT Board. The entire syllabus covers 20 units including Experimental Skills which is newly added to the syllabus. Some chapters are deleted from the syllabus to make it crisp and more relevant.
- Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Motion in Straight line, Motion in Plane, Ray Optics and Waves Optics are some weightage topics from the NEET Physics syllabus. At least 3-5 questions are asked each year from these topics.
- The Physics syllabus covers 25% of the exam as 50 questions are asked from this subject.
- The majority of the students find the Physics syllabus difficult therefore a proper strategy is needed to excel in this subject.
NEET Physics 2025 Updated Syllabus
Candidates can check the unit-wise Chapters and topics of Physics below. The syllabus includes CBSE class 11 th and 12th chapters. Therefore, students preparing for their Boards can also prepare for NEET simultaneously.
| Subject | Syllabus |
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| Physics Syllabus | Click here |
NEET Updated Syllabus for Physics
NEET Physics syllabus consists of CBSE class 11 and 12 chapters. Here the detailed NEET syllabus is mentioned in the table for your reference.
Physics Chapters from Class 11
| Unit No. | Unit Name | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Physics and Measurement | Units of measurement; systems of units; SI units, fundamental and derived units. errors in measurement; significant figures.Dimensions of physical quantities, dimensional analysis, and its applications. |
| Unit 2 | Kinematics | The frame of reference, motion in a straight line. Position- time graph. Speed and velocity: Uniform and non-uniform motion. average speed and instantaneous velocity. Uniformly accelerated motion. velocity-time, position-time graph, relations for uniformly accelerated motion- Scalars and Vectors.Vector: Addition and subtraction, scalar and vector products, Unit Vector, Resolution of a Vector, Relative Velocity, Motion in a plane, Projectile Motion, Uniform Circular Motion. |
| Unit 3 | Laws of Motion | Force and inertia, Ne*'ton's First law of motion: Momentum, Newton's Second Law of motion, Impulses: Ne*ton's Third Lar,v of motion. I-aw conservation of linear momentum and its applications. Equilibrium of concurrent forces. Static and Kinetic friction, laws of friction. rolling friction. Dynamics of uniform circular motion: centripetal force and its applications: vehicle on a level circular road. vehicle on a banked road. |
| Unit 4 | Work, Energy and Power | Work done by a constant force and variable force; kinetic energy, work-energy theorem, power.Notion of potential energy, the potential energy of a spring, conservative forces; conservation of mechanical energy (kinetic and potential energies); nonconservative forces; motion in a vertical circle, elastic and inelastic collisions in one and two dimensions. |
| Unit 5 | Rotational Motion | Centre of mass of a two-particle system, momentum conservation and Centre of mass motion. Centre of mass of a rigid body; centre of mass of a uniform rod. Moment of a force, torque, angular momentum, law of conservation of angular momentum and its applications. Equilibrium of rigid bodies, rigid body rotation and equations of rotational motion, comparison of linear and rotational motions. Moment of inertia, radius of gyration, values of moments of inertia for simple geometrical objects (no derivation). |
| Unit 6 | Gravitation | The universal law of gravitation. Acceleration due to gravity and its variation with altitude and depth. Kepler's law of planetary motion. Gravitational potential energy; gravitational potential. Escape velocity, Motion of a satellite, orbital velocity, time period and energy of satellite. |
| Unit 7 | Properties of Solids and Liquids | Elastic behaviour, Stress-strain relationship, Hooke's Law. Young's modulus, bulk modulus, modulus of rigidity. Pressure due to a fluid column; Pascal's law and its applications. Effect of gravity on fluid pressure. Viscosity. Stokes' law. terminal velocity, streamline, and turbulent flow.critical velocity Bemoulli's principle and its applications. Surface energy and surface tension, angle of contact, excess of pressure across a curved surface, application of surface tension - drops, bubbles, and capillary rise. Heat, temperature, thermal expansion; specific heat capacity, calorimetry; change of state, latent heat. Heat transfer conduction, convection, and radiation. |
| Unit 8 | Thermodynamics | Thermal equilibrium, zeroth law of thermodynamics, the concept of temperature. Heat, work, and internal energy. The first law of thermodynamics, isothermal and adiabatic processes. The second law of thermodynamics: reversible and irreversible processes. |
| Unit 9 | Kinetic Theory of Gases | Equation of state of a perfect gas, work done in compressing a gas. Kinetic theory of gases - assumptions, concept of pressure. Kinetic interpretation of temperature; rms speed of gas molecules; degrees of freedom, law of equi-partition of energy (statement only) and application to specific heat capacities of gases; concept of mean free path, Avogadro's number |
| Unit 10 | Oscillations and Waves | Oscillations and periodic motion - time period, frequency, displacement as a function of time. Periodic functions. Simple harmonic motion (S.H.M.) and its equation; phase: oscillations of a spring -restoring force and force constant: energy in S.H.M. - Kinetic and potential energies; Simple pendulum - derivation of expression for its time period: Wave motion. Longitudinal and transverse waves, speed of travelling wave. Displacement relation for a progressive wave. Principle of superposition of waves, reflection of waves. Standing waves in strings and organ pipes, fundamental mode and harmonics- Beats. |
Physics Chapters from Class 12
| Unit Numbers | Name of the Units | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Unit-1 | Electrostatics | Electric charges: Conservation of charge. Coulomb's law forces between two point charges, forces between multiple charges: superposition principle and continuous charge distribution. Electric field: Electric field due to a point charge, Electric field lines. Electric dipole, Electric field due to a dipole. Torque on a dipole in a uniform electric field. Electric flux, Gauss's law and its applications to find fields due to infinitely long uniformly charged straight wire, uniformly charged infinite plane sheet, and uniformly charged thin spherical shell. Electric potential and its calculation for a point charge, electric dipole and system of charges potential difference, Equipotential surfaces, Electrical potential energy of a system of two point charges and of electric dipole in an electrostatic field. conductors and insulators. Dielectrics and electric polarisation, capacitors and capacitances,, the combination of capacitors in series and parallel, capacitance of parallel plate capacitor with and without dielectric medium between the plates. Energy stored in a capacitor. |
| Unit-2 | Current Electricity | Electric Current, Flow of Electric Charges in a Metallic Conductor, Drift Velocity, Mobility and their Relation with Electric Current, Ohm’s Law, V-I Characteristics (Linear and Nonlinear), Electrical Energy and Power, Electrical Resistivity and Conductivity, Temperature Dependence of Resistance, Internal Resistance of a Cell, Potential Difference and EMF of a Cell, Combination of Cells in Series and Parallel, Kirchhoff's Rules, Wheatstone Bridge |
| Unit-3 | Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism | Biot - Savart law and its application to the current carrying circular loop. Ampere's law and its applications to infinitely long current carrying straight wire and solenoid. Fo."e on a moving charge in uniform magnetic and electric fields. Force on a current-carrying conductor in a uniform magnetic field. The force between two parallel currents carrying conductors-definition of ampere. Torque experienced by a current loop in a uniform magnetic field: Moving coil galvanometer, its sensitivity, and conversion to ammeter and voltmeter. Current loop as a magnetic dipole and its magnetic dipole moment. Bar magnet as an equivalent solenoid. magnetic field lines; Magnetic field due to a magnetic dipole (bar magnet) along its axis and perpendicular to its axis. Torque on a magnetic dipole in a unifor- .ugn.,i" field. para- ' dia- and ferromagnetic substances with examples, effect of temperu,*. on.Jgn.,ic properties. |
| Unit-4 | Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents | Electromagnetic Induction, Faraday’s Law, Induced EMF and Current, Lenz’s Law, Self and Mutual InductionAlternating Current, Peak and RMS Value of Alternating Current, Reactance and Impedance, LCR Series Circuit (Phasors Only), Resonance, Power in AC Circuit, Power Factor, Wattless Current, AC Generator, Transformer |
| Unit-5 | Electromagnetic Waves | Displacement current. Electromagnetic waves and their characteristics, Transverse nature of electromagnetic waves, Electromagnetic spectrum (radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible, ultraviolet. X-rays. Gamma rays), Applications of e.m. waves. |
| Unit-6 | Optics | Reflection of light, spherical minors, mirror formula. Refraction of light at plane and spherical surfaces, thin lens formula and lens maker formula. Total internal reflection and its applications. 3 TIN!T . Magnification. Power of a Lens. Combination of thin lenses in contact. Refraction of light through a prism. Microscope and Astronomical Telescope (reflecting and refracting ) and their magnifying powers. Wave optics: wavefront and Huygens' principle. Laws of reflection and refraction using Huygens principle. Interference, Young's double-slit experiment and expression for fringe width, coherent sources, and sustained interFerence of light. Diffraction due to a single slit, width of central maximum.. Polarisation, plane-polarised light: Brewster's law, uses of plane-polarised light and Polaroid |
| Unit-7 | Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter | Dual Nature of Radiation, Photoelectric Effect, Hertz and Lenard’s Observations, Einstein’s Photoelectric Equation – Particle Nature of Light, Experimental Study of Photoelectric Effect, Matter Waves- Wave Nature of Particles, De-Broglie Relation |
| Unit-8 | Atoms and Nuclei | Alpha-particle scattering experiment; Rutherford's model of atom; Bohr model, energy levels' hydrogen spectrum. Composition and size of nucleus, atomic masses, Mass-energy relation, mass defect; binding energy per nucleon and its variation with mass number, nuclear fission, and fusion. |
| Unit-9 | Electronic Devices | Semiconductors; semiconductor diode: I-V characteristics in forward and reverse bias; diode as a rectifier; I-V characteristics ofLED. the photodiode, solar cell, and Zener diode; Zener diode as a voltage regulator.. Logic gates (OR. AND. NOT. NAND and NOR). |
NEET Physics Unit-Wise Weightage
Based on the previous years’ question pattern this list has been made. Unit-wise weightage is given in the table to help students understand which chapters they can expect maximum questions from.
Class 11 Chapter-Wise Weightage
| Physics Units from Class 11 | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Kinetic Theory of Gases and Thermodynamics | 20% |
| Properties of Solid and Fluid | 20% |
| Physical World and Measurement | 20% |
| Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body | 13% |
| Gravitation | 7% |
| Oscillation and Wave | 7% |
| NLM & WPE | 7% |
| Kinematics | 6% |
Class 12 Chapter-Wise Weightage
| Physics Units from Class 12 | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Dual Nature of Matter & Radiation; Atom and Nuclei | 23% |
| Current Electricity | 23% |
| optics | 17% |
| Semiconductor | 17% |
| Magnetic Effects of Current & Magnetism | 10% |
| Electrostatics | 7% |
| Electromagnetic Induction | 3% |
NEET Chapter-Wise Questions in Physics
Chapter-wise weightage over the years is given below. You can understand how many questions can be asked from which chapter in the upcoming examination.
| Chapters | NEET 2024 | NEET 2023 | NEET 2022 | NEET 2021 | NEET 2020 | NEET 2019 | NEET 2018 | NEET 2017 | NEET 2016 | NEET 2016 | NEET 2015 (re) | NEET 2015 | NEET 2014 | NEET 2013 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic mathematics and vectors | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Unit Dimension & measurements | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| Circular motion | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Laws of Motion and Friction | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 14 |
| Work, Energy and Power | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| Collisions and Centre of Mass | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| Gravitation | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 21 |
| Properties of Matter and Fluid Mechanics | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 23 |
| Thermal Physics | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 52 |
| Kinematics | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 21 |
| Oscillations | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| Rotational Motion | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 27 |
| Wave Motion | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 19 |
Physics Chapters from Class 12
| Chapters | NEET 2024 | NEET 2023 | NEET2022 | NEET2021 | NEET2020 | NEET 2019 | NEET2018 | NEET2017 | NEET2016 | NEET2016 | NEET 2015 (re) | NEET2015 | NEET2014 | NEET2013 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacitors | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| Electrostatics | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| Current Electricity | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33 |
| Magnetism and Matter | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 30 |
| Electromagnetic Induction | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
| Alternating Current | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| Electromagnetic Waves | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| Ray Optics and Optical Instruments | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 29 |
| Wave Optics | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 21 |
| Modern Physics | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 47 |
| Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 28 |
Important Topics from NEET Physics Syllabus
Here topics are divided into three categories based on the number of questions asked in the exam. Based on it the importance is determined. The important topics are mentioned below based on the intensity.
| Most Important | Medium Important | Less Important |
|---|---|---|
| Semiconductor | Motions in 2D | Unit & Measurement |
| Ray Optics | NLM | Motion in 1 D |
| COM+Rotation | Work, Power and Energy | Gravitation |
| Electrostatistics | Wave optics | Mechanical properties of solids |
| Current Electricity | Fluids | KTG |
| Modern Physics | Oscillation | Magnetism and Matter |
| Thermodynamics | Waves | AC |
| Magnetic effect of current | EMI | Electromagnetic Wave |
| - | - | Thermal properties of matter |
Deleted Topics from NEET Physics Syllabus
No chapters are deleted from the NEET syllabus but some topics are removed from the class 11 and 12 CBSE syllabus. The deleted topics from both class 11 and 12 syllabus are mentioned below.
Deleted Topic from Class 11 Physics Syllabus
| Unit Name | Deleted Topics |
|---|---|
| Physical World and Management | Scope and excitement nature of physical laws. Physics, technology and society. Accuracy and precision of measuring instruments. |
| Kinematics | Elementary concepts of differentiation and integration for describing motion. |
| Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body | Momentum conservation and centre of mass motion |
| Gravitation | Geostationary satelites |
| Properties of Bulk Matter | Poisson's ratio; elastic energy.Reynold’s numberAnomalous expansionQualitative ideas of Black body Radiation. Wein’s displacement law and greenhouse effect.Newton’s law of cooling and Stefan’s law |
| Thermodynamics | Heat engines and refrigerators |
| Oscillations and Waves | Free, forced and damped oscillations (Qualitative ideas only), Resonance Doppler effect |
Deleted Topic from Class 12 Physics Syllabus
| Chapters | Deleted Topics |
|---|---|
| Electric Charge and Fields | Charging by Induction |
| Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance | Van de Graaff Generator |
| Current Electricity | Combination of Resistors– series and parallel, Meter Bridge, Potentiometer |
| Moving Charges and Magnetism | Velocity Selector, Cyclotron, The Toroid, Motion in Combined Electric and Magnetic Field |
| Magnetism and Matter | Earth’s Magnetism, Permanent Magnets and Electromagnets |
| Electromagnetic Induction | Energy Consideration, Eddy Currents |
| Alternating Current | LC Oscillations |
| Electromagnetic Waves | Nature of Electromagnetic Waves – about ether |
| Ray Optics and Optical Instruments | Refraction – advanced sunrise and delayed sunset, Mirage, Diamond, Some Natural Phenomena due to Sunlight, Rainbow, Scattering of Light |
| Wave Optics | Interference of Light Waves and Young’s Experiment – deleted derivation, expression for fringe width, Diffraction – only qualitative treatment retained, Resolving Power of Optical Instruments, Validity of Ray Optics, Polarisation of Scattering, Polarisation by Reflection |
| Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter | Davisson and Germer Experiment |
| Nuclei | Radioactivity |
| Semiconductor Electronics | Special Purpose of p-n Junction Diodes, Junction Transistor, Digital Electronics and Logic Gates, Integrated Circuits |
NEET Physics Suggested Books
NCERT books are best for NEET aspirants but students can rely on other books to excel their preparation. Some books are suggested to help students understand the subject more intensely.
- NCERT Physics Class 11 and 12 (Part I & II)
- Concepts of Physics by H.C Verma (For concept of mechanics)
- Objective Phy NEET by B.M. Sharma
- Errorless Physics
- Physics book by S.L. Arora (For practising questions)
- Physics book by D.C. Pandey ( For advanced students who have the in depth knowledge of Physics and want to practise more questions )
Preparation Tips Given by Experts for NEET Aspirants
How much time do I need to complete the Physics syllabus?
The difficulty level of Physics is moderate to difficult in the NEET exam. This subject has many numerical-based questions so you need to practise more. To complete the entire Physics syllabus thoroughly with multiple revisions you will need at least 6 months. For NEET you have to dedicate at least 6-8 hours per day in study. You can follow the below presented timeline for maximum outcome.
August
↓ (Cover the entire syllabus thoroughly)
December End
↓ (Detailed revision)
March End
↓ (Final revision and tests)
May (Exam)
This timeline can help you to complete your exam preparation on time.
What should be the chapter-wise sequence to study Physics?
You need to cover all the chapters thoroughly but you can determine the sequence as per your convenience. You can start with some chapters like Ray Optics, Wave Optics, AC,em waves, Electrostatics, Magnetism and Current Electricity. After completing these chapters you can go for Kinetic theory of gases, Thermodynamics, Oscillation, Waves, Thermal properties of matter, Fluid mechanics, Then work energy power and kinematics. Then you need to cover other chapters as well. This sequence will help you to complete the subject effectively in less time.
Which are the chapters I need to focus more on?
Covering the whole syllabus is important to get a good score but some of the chapters need your attention more. You need to focus on some most important chapters like Semiconductor & LG, Current Electricity, Ray Optics, kinematics, Moving Q & Magnetism, Rotational Motion, Gravitation and Electric V & C. Questions are asked repeatedly from these chapters so you need to focus on these chapters more. You are not advised to skip any of the chapters from the updated syllabus.
When to start practising mock tests?
Once you cover the entire syllabus start your revision. You should start practising mock tests after the detailed revision. It will build your confidence when you will be able to evaluate your learnings.
How many mock tests are required to be attempted?
On average you should practise at least 150-200 MCQs daily for Physics. You can give online tests or you can follow any practice book to practise questions. You must solve questions with time limitations. Physics book by S.L. Aurora can be a good option to practise questions from.
NEET Physics Previous Year Papers
Previous year questions play an important role in exam preparation. So, some of the PYQs are presented below with solutions.
NEET Physics Question Paper 2024
Code-wise NEET 2024 Physics Question Paper with solutions pdf is provided here.
| Question Paper Code | Language | NEET 2024 Physics Question Paper with Solutions PDF |
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NEET Physics Question Paper 2023
Code-wise NEET Physics Question Paper 2023 with solutions pdf is provided here.
| Question Paper Code | Language | NEET 2023 Physics Question Paper with Solutions PDF |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ques: Should I study the deleted topics from NEET Physics Syllabus too?
Ans: No, you do not need to study the deleted topics as NTA has updated the syllabus. Covering the entire updated syllabus would be enough to get a good score in NEET.
Ques: Is it possible to complete the Physics syllabus in 3 months?
Ans: Yes, you can complete the physics syllabus in three months with proper strategy. Although covering the syllabus would not be enough as revision is important to remember all the learnings. You may need some more time to revise the entire syllabus at least 3 to 4 times.
*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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Could you please guide me on NEET 2024 syllabus, chapter-wise weightage, and study material, books?