NEET 2025: Complete Overview and Cheat Sheet
What is NEET?
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is India’s centralized entrance examination for admission to undergraduate medical and dental programs such as MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, B.Sc Nursing, and BSMS in approved colleges across India. It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) annually.
NEET 2025 Exam Pattern
- Mode: Offline (Pen and Paper based)
- Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes (200 minutes)
- Total Questions: 200 (180 to be attempted)
- Total Marks: 720
- Sections:
- Each subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) is divided into Section A (35 questions) and Section B (15 questions, attempt any 10)
- Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology
| Subject | Section A | Section B | Total (Attempted) | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 35 | 10 out of 15 | 45 | 180 |
| Chemistry | 35 | 10 out of 15 | 45 | 180 |
| Botany | 35 | 10 out of 15 | 45 | 180 |
| Zoology | 35 | 10 out of 15 | 45 | 180 |
| Total | — | — | 180 | 720 |
NEET 2025 Syllabus
The syllabus is based on NCERT Class 11 and 12 curriculum. It is the same as the previous year unless notified otherwise by NMC.
Physics
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Class 11:
Physical world, Units & measurements, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy & Power, Motion of System of Particles, Gravitation, Properties of Bulk Matter, Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory of Gases, Oscillations and Waves -
Class 12:
Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction, Alternating Currents, Electromagnetic Waves, Ray Optics & Optical Instruments, Wave Optics, Dual Nature of Matter & Radiation, Atoms and Nuclei, Electronic Devices
Chemistry
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Class 11:
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry, Structure of Atom, Classification of Elements, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, States of Matter, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Redox Reactions, Hydrogen, The s-Block Element, Some p-Block Elements, Organic Chemistry – Basic Principles and Techniques, Hydrocarbons, Environmental Chemistry -
Class 12:
Solid State, Solutions, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Surface Chemistry, The p-Block Element, The d- and f-Block Elements, Coordination Compounds, Haloalkanes and Haloarenes, Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers, Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids, Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen, Biomolecules, Polymers, Chemistry in Everyday Life
Biology
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Class 11:
Diversity of Living Organisms, Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants, Cell Structure and Function, Plant Physiology, Human Physiology -
Class 12:
Reproduction, Genetics and Evolution, Biology and Human Welfare, Biotechnology and Its Applications, Ecology and Environment
Marking Scheme
- Correct Answer: +4 marks
- Incorrect Answer: -1 mark
- Unanswered: 0 marks
- Maximum Marks: 720
NEET 2025 Cheat Sheet
Physics – Key Concepts
- Kinematics: Equations of motion, projectile motion
- Laws of Motion: Newton’s laws, friction, circular motion
- Thermodynamics: First law, specific heat, Carnot engine
- Electricity: Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s laws, Wheatstone bridge
- Magnetism: Biot–Savart law, Ampere’s law, magnetic dipole
- Optics: Lens/mirror formulas, interference, diffraction
- Modern Physics: Photoelectric effect, atomic models, semiconductors
Chemistry – Key Revisions
- Organic Reactions: Nucleophilic substitution, electrophilic addition, oxidation/reduction reactions
- Periodic Table Trends: Electronegativity, ionization energy, atomic radius
- Thermochemistry: Enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs free energy
- Electrochemistry: Nernst equation, cell potential, Faraday’s laws
- Kinetics: Rate laws, order of reaction, Arrhenius equation
- Coordination Compounds: IUPAC naming, hybridization, isomerism
- Polymers & Biomolecules: Types, structures, properties
Biology – Must-Memorize
- Genetics: Mendel’s laws, Punnett squares, sex-linked inheritance
- Cell Biology: Cell organelles, mitosis, meiosis
- Human Physiology: Circulatory, respiratory, digestive, nervous, excretory systems
- Ecology: Ecosystems, food chains, biodiversity, conservation
- Reproduction: Sexual/asexual reproduction in plants and humans
- Biotechnology: DNA replication, PCR, recombinant DNA technology
- Botany Focus: Photosynthesis, transpiration, plant hormones
Final Tips
- Use NCERT textbooks as the core reference for preparation.
- Focus on conceptual clarity and repeated mock test practice.
- Keep a personal formula and reaction notebook for last-minute revision.
- Time management and strategic skipping of uncertain answers can help maximize scores.